It might just be a brand issue. lous kemp and trans ocean are the two available brands carried in my local grocery stores. They both seem to be the same layered product just made into different shapes. I will have to keep a better eye out for other brands.
Thanks for the link, at least now i have another item to look for at my local asian market. I believe the woman that owns it is chinese which i dont speak, and her english is limited so asking for a specific type of surimi is challenging.