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I love LOVE bluff Oysters and honestly thought there could be no better oyster on the planet! Then in June I was in Borrough Market in London and had fresh "Irish" oysters shucked at point of sale and I think I have a new favourite. I wish I could have had a freshly shucked Bluffie at the same time to confirm.
It was amazing
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@bovidae said in Alternative needed from the absolute crap of stuff.co.nz:
@mn5 Most of the best seafood in the US like lobster comes from the NE. SF is a cool city and compact so easy for a tourist.
I'd like to see Boston for sure but I loved San Fran so much despite every single day being cloudy and misty, definitely suited the obligatory Alcatraz trip though.
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@mn5 said in Alternative needed from the absolute crap of stuff.co.nz:
What are peoples views on Paua ?
Delicious but gives me the worst farts on earth.
Proper paua - when you get actual beads... fucking awesome. The crap you get in most fush'n'chup shops - with it being a blended mess... shit. I left a paua fritter left half eaten last time I was in NZ.. because... fuck, that's just sawdust and random green smoothie.
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@bovidae said in Alternative needed from the absolute crap of stuff.co.nz:
@mn5 said in Alternative needed from the absolute crap of stuff.co.nz:
What are peoples views on Paua ?
Real paua is really rich and quite crunchy so needs to be prepared and cooked right.
It fucks with my guts like nothing else. When you go and destroy the toilet and can't stand your own smell you know that shit ain't right, literally.
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@mn5 said in Alternative needed from the absolute crap of stuff.co.nz:
@bovidae said in Alternative needed from the absolute crap of stuff.co.nz:
@mn5 said in Alternative needed from the absolute crap of stuff.co.nz:
What are peoples views on Paua ?
Real paua is really rich and quite crunchy so needs to be prepared and cooked right.
It fucks with my guts like nothing else. When you go and destroy the toilet and can't stand your own smell you know that shit ain't right, literally.
TMI .
I like paua a lot but I’d never buy it from a fish and chip shop.
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@gt12 said in Alternative needed from the absolute crap of stuff.co.nz:
They do a nice job up in Seattle too.
Fresh Halibut in Tofino is a stand out for me, as are deep fried Hiroshima oysters, Iwate sea-urchin, and Hokkaido anthing actually.
I think deep fried Hiroshima oysters need some help with their marketing .
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@gt12 Whale, or are you not a scientist?
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oh shit i really want to try Whale
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@mariner4life said in Alternative needed from the absolute crap of stuff.co.nz:
oh shit i really want to try Whale
I worked with an old guy that tried it , said it was pretty average and stunk the house out . Also full of Mercury these days.
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@jegga said in Alternative needed from the absolute crap of stuff.co.nz:
@mariner4life said in Alternative needed from the absolute crap of stuff.co.nz:
oh shit i really want to try Whale
I worked with an old guy that tried it , said it was pretty average and stunk the house out . Also full of Mercury these days.
Speaking of which I've heard rave reviews about the new Queen movie.
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@mn5 said in Alternative needed from the absolute crap of stuff.co.nz:
@jegga said in Alternative needed from the absolute crap of stuff.co.nz:
@mariner4life said in Alternative needed from the absolute crap of stuff.co.nz:
oh shit i really want to try Whale
I worked with an old guy that tried it , said it was pretty average and stunk the house out . Also full of Mercury these days.
Speaking of which I've heard rave reviews about the new Queen movie.
Thanks dad. In other news you see haggis as a delicacy so your food reviews are somewhat dubious.
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@jegga said in Alternative needed from the absolute crap of stuff.co.nz:
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@jegga said in Alternative needed from the absolute crap of stuff.co.nz:
@mariner4life said in Alternative needed from the absolute crap of stuff.co.nz:
oh shit i really want to try Whale
I worked with an old guy that tried it , said it was pretty average and stunk the house out . Also full of Mercury these days.
Speaking of which I've heard rave reviews about the new Queen movie.
Thanks dad. In other news you see haggis as a delicacy so your food reviews are somewhat dubious.
If you can find a post where I talk up Scottish cuisine then fill ya boots.
Food is down there below weather and tanning ability on a list of things for a Scotsman to be proud of.
I also don't really like Whisky and much prefer Rum and Vodka as my spirits of choice.
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Not that kind of scientist
I try to make a point of trying things I find a bit off putting (eg Whale) just to see if it’s thaaat good that I should put my principles aside (I’m thinking about veal right now, and freshly killed/dying sashimi still moving). In whale’s case - it’s just not delicious given all the other yummier red meats available (remember, it’s a mammal).
It’s somewhat understandable given the history here - and the traditional expense of other options (like beef), but it’s just oily, tasteless meat - best done deep fried in batter (think fried chicken). I’ve had it a lot (it often comes as part of Kaisei courses at traditional restaurants) but it’s way down my list of goods to try.
Deep fried fugu is fucking delicious, and in Abashiri we had a fugu sushi that was fucking awesome. Actually, everything there was awesome. Go.
If you like Kina, go to Hokkaido. I repeat, if you like Kina: Hokkaido - Shakotan peninsula. You’re welcome.
