"The Last Supper" (from Japan that is!!)

[JJ]

My colleague, Sugimoto-san took me to a real, traditional sushi place last night owned by his friend.  It was a special treat!!  

Leaving Japan today for the very long journey back to the good ol' USA!!    I don't mind traveling abroad for business, but it is always good to come home!

[Lannis]

I understand the uncooked fish bits, but what were the fried things?

And what sort of rib was that?   Looked a bit "rare" on the end closest to me.

I'm all for new and interesting things, I generally enjoy them, but the  symbiotes living in my GI tract aren't always as tolerant and diverse as they might be when faced with a "foreign" cuisine ....

Lannis

[Bill Hagan]

I am sure that was delicious.  But it's not for me.

Yes, I have traveled a bit, never (OK, not too often  ) let food scare me, and I certainly never insulted a host.

That said, I remain an unabashed (and unashamed) Euro- and Americophile, at least WRT cuisine. 

My general rule -- and one that I have never "disobeyed" without later, and often significant, regret -- is that I avoid food that originates in most any way "west of Kauai and east of Ankara." 

I do make an exception for Australia and New Zealand, but mostly because of Rose Byrne.   

Bill

[Muzz]

I am sure that was delicious.  But it's not for me.

I do make an exception for Australia and New Zealand, but mostly because of Rose Byrne.   

Bill

And so you should Bill! (although sh is 'Strain of course).

[JJ]

I understand the uncooked fish bits, but what were the fried things?

And what sort of rib was that?   Looked a bit "rare" on the end closest to me.

I'm all for new and interesting things, I generally enjoy them, but the  symbiotes living in my GI tract aren't always as tolerant and diverse as they might be when faced with a "foreign" cuisine ....

Lannis

That "rib looking thing" was actually the cheekbone of a Blue Fin Tuna, and it was roasted, and the meat quite tasty!!

[JJ]

Here is another good one - - "The OCD Japanese breakfast!!" (LOL) - just LOOK at those little tray compartments!! Another reason why you rarely see a FAT Japanese person - - portion control! 

[fotoguzzi]

that all looks DELICIOUS!

[JJ]

that all looks DELICIOUS!

From my experience over the years...there are no bad meals in Japan...

[johnr]

Who is Rose Byrne?

NZ food is Euro/ GB  in nature unless we come up with something unique and very good in which case it instantly becomes Australian. (eg, the pavlova)

[Penderic]

I worry about the next generation .......



 

Maybe they are Summo fans?

[oldbike54]

I worry about the next generation .......



 

Maybe they are Summo fans?

 Unless Sumo has spread to China ...

 Dusty

[Tom]

Arigato, JJ san!  Oishi!  Beeru?  Sake??  .   Kampai kudasai!