Pompano (Sonaf)

₨ 1,020

Pompano, locally known as Sonaf, is a highly sought-after fish celebrated for its light, delicate flavor and flaky texture. Although similar to the white pomfret, it stands out with its smooth, flat body and mild taste.

Please Note: We always aim to deliver the freshest seafish available. However, due to market conditions, there may be times when certain varieties are unavailable. If this happens, we will promptly inform you and offer suitable alternatives or arrange a new delivery time that works for you.
Please Note: The price of seafish is based on its weight before any cleaning or cutting. The final delivered weight may be slightly less than the initial weight due to cleaning and cutting processes, as certain cuts may result in more wastage than others.

Buy Fresh Pompano Fish (Sonaf) Online in Karachi – Seafood Home Delivery

Buy fresh Pompano Fish (Sonaf) online in Karachi with fast and hygienic home delivery from Gwadar Seafood. Wild-caught from the Arabian Sea and processed the same day without chemicals or long-term freezing.

Introduction

Most people don’t realize how incredible Pompano (Sonaf) can be — often overlooked or mistaken for “white pomfret.” But the truth is this is a sweet, buttery, melt‑in‑the‑mouth Adriatic cousin with a clean ocean flavor and superb texture. At GwadarSeafood, we source it fresh from Arabian Sea fleets off Sindh and Balochistan, clean it hygienically on shore, and offer it whole or filleted—all to bring you top-tier flavor without fuss.

Why Pompano Fish (Sonaf) Is Worth Trying

Mild, buttery flavor with low fishy smell
Tender flesh with light oil content
Holds shape well in fry, curry, and grill
Good balance of protein and omega-3 fats
Better value compared to imported pomfret

Names & Taxonomy

Field	Value
Common Name	Pompano
Local Name	Sonaf (سناف)
Scientific Name	Trachinotus blochii
Family	Carangidae
Order	Perciformes
Class	Actinopterygii
Phylum	Chordata

Recognized as the golden pompano, this species differs from pomfret (Pampus spp.) in both genus and flesh quality

Sourcing & Catching Method

Wild-caught from the Arabian Sea (Sindh & Balochistan)
Fishing Method: Gillnets and hook-lines
Same-day processing without chemicals
Delivered fresh via Karachi Fish Harbour supply

Physical Traits & Texture

Shape: Deep-bodied and laterally compressed — wider than pomfret, thinner than scalefish
Skin: Silvery with hints of yellow, sometimes black dorsal spots; tougher skin than pomfret but no strong odor
Meat: Tender, light buttery layer under skin; remains intact under medium heat; flaky yet firm once cooked

Size Options

Standard weights available: 300 g – 2 kg per fish (commonly 1–1.5 kg)
Most Karachites prefer the 1.2–1.8 kg range — perfect for tawa-style fry, curry head-on, or pre-marinated steaks.

Smaller sizes are great for whole-fry
Medium to large are ideal for curry cuts, steaming, or grilling

Cutting Options & Approximate Yields

Cut Style	Approx. Yield	Ideal Use
Whole (gutted, head-on)	~100 %	Whole grill, roasting, stuffed curry
Gutted only	~85 %	Split-fry, curry without head
Headless + gutted	~70 %	Tawa fry, shallow pan-fry
Sliced (skin-on, centre bone)	~70 %	Masala fry, spicy sot, pan-sear
Boneless fillets (two sides / biscuits)	~45 %	Kid-friendly meals, fillet grill or stew