Description
Sail Fish — Mayil Meen in Tamil — is a large ocean fish with firm, dense flesh that cuts into hearty, boneless steaks, prized for a robust fry or a rich curry.
Loved across communities
A favourite in Tamil and Sri Lankan coastal homes, valued for its meaty, boneless steaks. It’s a substantial fish — the kind that makes a filling, satisfying main.
Popular dishes
The classics are a peppery mayil meen varuval (fry) and a rich sailfish curry. The dense flesh takes a bold marinade and grills into firm, steak-like pieces.
Recipe ideas
Cook it in a Goan fish curry or bake it as Fish Nirvana. More in our seafood recipes.
Prepared your way, packed fresh
We cut it to order — thick steaks, cubes, or curry cut. Every order is prepared by hand, then vacuum-packed in an individually sealed bag and dispatched fresh on the day it leaves us, at £15.49 per kg.
Good to know
Is Sail Fish the same as Mayil Meen?
Yes — Mayil Meen in Tamil. It’s a large ocean fish that cuts into firm, boneless steaks.
What does sailfish taste like?
Firm, meaty and robust with a rich flavour — closer to a dense steak than a flaky fish.
Does it have bones?
It cuts into boneless steaks, so it’s very easy to eat and popular for a hearty meal.
What’s the best way to cook it?
Marinate and fry or grill the steaks, or cook it into a rich curry — the dense flesh holds together well.
How is it packed for delivery?
Cut to order, vacuum-packed in a sealed bag and sent chilled, so it arrives fresh and clean with no leaks in the box.
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