Oh yeah I'm turning Japanese

[tomasybella]

So I figured out tonight that I was most definitely Japanese in a past life. I've had dinner for the past two nights at a sushi restaurant and haven't been more happy. The sushi doesn't upset my stomach and I just love the peace of the setting. They recognized me (I took a picture of the chef the previous night) and just took care of me the

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[snooks]

I really like spicy tuna rolls. And sushi restaurants in general. You are right, I think. It's just better.

Except for yuppie sushi haunts. I don't like those. Like everything else, the white people come in and don't leave their stuffy white personae at the door and it all gets ruined.

I love the little portions, the craftsmanship that's evident in the preparation, the flavor. I think, if you're tuned in when you eat the stuff, you can't help but be a better person. It kinda forces you to get mellow, to slow down, and to be in the moment. You have to do it to honor the chef, the food, the whole thing. Sounds like hippie talk, I know, but I think you've said the same thing, above. Hippie. We'll be sushi-eating hippies together.

Interesting how a culture is expressed in its food, yah? The Japanese have the elegance and zen of sushi...and we have McDonalds.

I'm not tipsy, but I'm playing along.

[tomasybella]

Spicy tuna rolls are my favorite next to sashimi.

I don't usually eat at the bar. It's really not at all different from the normal "drink-y" bar - just with yummy sake instead of burpy beer (except for the cute Japanese waitresses).

[hoymak]

I was totally with you until you said the samurai bit. Really? A samurai. You know they are like the most disciplined people on the planet right? They don't throw chairs when they get frustrated.

GO TO JAPAN. I agree, the atmosphere and the food are great. Now imagine the whole country is like that. Even people's homes. D and I want to go back already.

[tomasybella]

Ah, so there's the payback for the "I told you so's." I knew it had to come sooner or later.

*grabs chair and tosses*

[charminghands]

You rock Hoymak!!!

Not chairs so much anymore. Smaller breakable items...

[omeletbird]

I've never eaten sushi. NeverEver. Now I'm wondering if the reason I hate people is because I actually like manners and peace, too. And sushi.

[tomasybella]

You of all people should definitely try sushi. It's straight up protein. Not to mention that it's DELICIOUS.

[omeletbird]

Note: I'm slightly tipsy as I compose this comment.

You WOULD NOT BELIEVE the amount of Japensesifacation culture was mentioned tonight. I've never in my life before thought once about Japan, and suddenly I was surrounded by people that lived there for chrissake! Japanese Covergence. With Samuri.

[princess_hang5]

Is this the first time you've had sushi and sake?!?!

I respect the artistry that goes into the little rolls, etc, but as the years have progressed I have become a gung-ho sashimi fan. Just give me the chunks of raw fish, baby. That's all I want.

When you are ready to eat unadorned (dipping sauce is permitted) chunks of raw fish, then you can talk to me about what a "samurai" you are.

[tomasybella]

Are you kidding me? I had a plate of sashimi last night. I actually prefer the sashimi over the sushi. The rice only gets in the way - falls apart in the soy and wasabi. Chunks of meat only, thanks very much.

[princess_hang5]

Well, well, well. I'm impressed. Perhaps you deserve the title of samurai after all.

Next you'll be telling me you love basashi (raw horse meat). MMMMM. NOM NOM NOM NOM!