A Live One...

This is from the same sushi bar in Shibuya that I mentioned before. We enjoyed Live Lobster! You know, it was one of those things. I was in Tokyo, didn't know if I'd ever be back. Here was my chance to try something different.... and ohhh it was different. The chef plucked it right out of the tank and away he went. After he prepped it, he set this plate in front of us. The lobster was still moving. Apparently, that is the sign of an expert chef. The lobster should still be alive when it is presented to the customer. If the chef takes too long, the lobster meat doesn't taste as good.

The whole presentation was amazing to watch. I remember the meat being both sharp and succulant to my novice palete. Very good with our sake and beer that we had. Now that is something you don't do everyday but it was well worth it. I'm not sure how much it was supposed to be because I didn't see the lobster on the menu but apparently, it's pretty expensive. I'd think it'd have to be. This is something I haven't seen in New York, but would like to try here. I think New Yorkers are just crazy enough to try it.