gross food

eimik · Apr 14, 2003, 08:59

What are some foods you didnt like in Japan, but you can get the same type of product from your house...

Mine was Japanese/Hokkaido milk, that was bruitally disgusting. Yuck, yuck, yuck.

Oh and some of their deep fried potato chips, like the grease is practically dehyrated out. so yah....

doobee doobee do.

**Iron Chef** · Apr 14, 2003, 12:43

Well, here are my picks although I don't think you can find any similar domestic counterparts here in America (thankfully 8-p).

1) Natto
Although that may be something exclusive to Japan I think as it is certainly not available here).

2) Basashi
Sorry, horse meat just doesn't appeal to my palate--especially when served raw. Tried it once, and even when smothered in soy sauce, the overpowing flavor of the meat is just a little too strong for my tastes.

3) Sakana no Ikizukuri
Somehow, I prefer not to see my meal squirming around my plate while I eat it... 'nuff said (the fish was certainly fresh though 8-p)

4) Pretty much any dish involving Kujira meat or any of its by-products as an ingredient with "Kujira Jiru" being the worst imho. Somehow, salted blubber from a whale made into a soup just doesn't cut it for me. 8-p

Don't get me wrong, i'm all for trying new things (actually developed a taste for snake meat as a result of my travels abroad through China and India) and i've tried all of the aforementioned dishes at least once before deciding it wasn't for me. I can take the fried grasshoppers, the raw squid served with kimchee as an appetizer (actually pretty tasty), and pretty much anything else, but those are the ones that come to mind atm. I'm also not a fan of unagi (eel) dishes, especially when served shirayaki style although I can eat it and maybe i've just never had it served properly.

eimik · Apr 14, 2003, 13:07

Originally posted by Iron Chef

1) Natto
Although that may be something exclusive to Japan I think as it is certainly not available here).

Doode, you can totally buy natto in any asian supermarket

**Iron Chef** · Apr 14, 2003, 13:43

Getting Natto "from your house" and getting it from "any Asian supermarket" are not one and the same context... That was how I understood your original post anyways. Yes, chances are you can get Natto from your local Asian market although most likely it will be an import and NOT domestically manufactured (hence why I said similar domestic counterparts were not available).

ghettocities · Apr 14, 2003, 17:37

Originally posted by eimik
What are some foods you didnt like in Japan, but you can get the same type of product from your house...

After she gets back from jogging and I all wanna begin to dig'in' cause those break-away pants are such a turn on.

Josh
http://www.ghettocitiesclothing.com
illustrASIANS.com

**NANGI** · Apr 14, 2003, 20:12

Konnichiwa Eimik-san!

I don't know that is Japanese food or not. But I can not eat Kaki(Oyster). Fried oysters, raw oysters, boiled oysters and etc... I can not eat all Oysters...

NANGI

Zenbone · Apr 14, 2003, 20:51

well, we have talked about gross Japanese food... what food in the United States is considered gross by Japanese people?

kirei_na_me · Apr 14, 2003, 21:02

what food in the United States is considered gross by Japanese people?

I know my husband would say that anything with a lot of cheese might be gross. Well, he has gotten used to it somewhat since he's been here, but I think most Japanese people are overly sensitive when it comes to the smell of cheese, as probably a lot of them are lactose intolerant anyway. Other than that, though, he eats everything with great gusto.

**Iron Chef** · Apr 14, 2003, 23:09

I've always found it curious that most Japanese people don't seem to like their fries with ketchup, heh (as is customary at any fast-food joint here). I've been told that's "gross" on several occasions while I was still there.

kirei_na_me · Apr 14, 2003, 23:14

Yeah, I've noticed the Japanese people I know also don't eat ketchup on their fries. They do, however, like to put ketchup all over their omlettes and hanbagu...

ghettocities · Apr 14, 2003, 23:22

Originally posted by kirei_na_me
Yeah, I've noticed the Japanese people I know also don't eat ketchup on their fries. They do, however, like to put ketchup all over their omlettes and hanbagu...

Fast food is entirely different in Japan, even other hamburger places too, I think it's funny. @ Mcdonalds you need to ask for ketchup and they don't have free re-fills anywhere, other restaurants if you ever get a chance, I think at the west exit of shinjuku station right across the street is this american restaurant called american grill, pretty much looks like a rip-off of TGIfridays, well I asked for ranch dipping sauce for my fries and they gave me mayo (which seems to be popular, pizzas and a bunch of other stuff) and when I ordered my drinks I ordered beef jerky as a bar-snack and it came to my table in a crystal champagne glass, how weird is that? I wanted it in a little plastic bag or something.

Josh
http://www.ghettocitiesclothing.com

eimik · Apr 15, 2003, 09:03

Originally posted by Zenbone
well, we have talked about gross Japanese food... what food in the United States is considered gross by Japanese people?

Make your own post buddy!?!?! tehehe jk

oh oh oh Japanese kids dont like root beer

and licorice. They think it tastes like medication. its funny. tehehe

eimik · Apr 15, 2003, 09:25

Originally posted by NANGI
Konnichiwa Eimik-san!

NANGI

ahh my name is KIMIE

its pronouced like Kimi-eh!!!

ghettocities · Apr 15, 2003, 09:29

Originally posted by eimik
ahh my name is KIMIE

its pronouced like Kimi-eh!!!

Dareka ga Kimi-eh!!! o haramaserebaiinoni, sosureba hanasou no yameru darou kara.

Tadashii! Tadashii!
Josh (+50 points)

http://www.ghettocitiesclothing.com

eimik · Apr 15, 2003, 09:31

Originally posted by ghettocities

After she gets back from jogging and I all wanna begin to dig'in' cause those break-away pants are such a turn on.

um!?!?

Quit talking to yourself.

**jeisan** · Apr 15, 2003, 09:42

Originally posted by eimik
ahh my name is KIMIE

its pronouced like Kimi-eh!!!

maybe you shoulda registered as 'kimie'

i also dont like eel, blech

eimik · Apr 15, 2003, 09:44

Originally posted by jeisan
maybe you shoulda registered as 'kimie'

no way

dogcountry · Apr 21, 2003, 01:16

The only two foods I could not associate with is Tofu and that soy bean mixture that's used for making soup. Ugh! Other than that I ate anything that was put before me. Must remember, in those early days Americanized foods and specialties were not around.

**jeisan** · Aug 8, 2003, 10:29

Originally posted by eimik
oh oh oh Japanese kids dont like root beer and licorice. They think it tastes like medication. its funny. tehehe

i wish medicine here tasted like root beer. though green nyQuil tastes like black licorice blech to both of them.
i have found a counterpart to this phenomina, for any one who wants to try it out, its a korean energy drink called "bakasan" the stuff tastes just like cough syrup.

doudesuka · Aug 9, 2003, 20:25

Nangi,

Have you had oysters cooked on an open fire? They are good.
The shell pops open when they are cooked!
Most asian supermarkets in the U.S. have imported naato from
Japan.

doudesuka · Aug 9, 2003, 20:30

dogcountry- Oh that is miso(fermented soybean mixture).

correction on my spelling. natto

Apr 14, 2003, 08:59	#1
eimik Regular Member Join Date: Dec 25, 2002 Location: alberta, canada Posts: 66	gross food What are some foods you didnt like in Japan, but you can get the same type of product from your house... Mine was Japanese/Hokkaido milk, that was bruitally disgusting. Yuck, yuck, yuck. Oh and some of their deep fried potato chips, like the grease is practically dehyrated out. so yah.... doobee doobee do.

Apr 14, 2003, 13:07	#3
eimik Regular Member Join Date: Dec 25, 2002 Location: alberta, canada Posts: 66	Originally posted by Iron Chef 1) Natto Although that may be something exclusive to Japan I think as it is certainly not available here). Doode, you can totally buy natto in any asian supermarket

Apr 14, 2003, 17:37	#5
ghettocities Banned Join Date: Jun 16, 2002 Location: Corvallis, Oregon. Age: 27 Posts: 604	Re: gross food Originally posted by eimik What are some foods you didnt like in Japan, but you can get the same type of product from your house... After she gets back from jogging and I all wanna begin to dig'in' cause those break-away pants are such a turn on. Josh http://www.ghettocitiesclothing.com illustrASIANS.com

Apr 14, 2003, 21:02	#8
kirei_na_me Where I'm Supposed to Be Join Date: Jan 31, 2003 Location: Virginia Age: 33 Posts: 3,922	what food in the United States is considered gross by Japanese people? I know my husband would say that anything with a lot of cheese might be gross. Well, he has gotten used to it somewhat since he's been here, but I think most Japanese people are overly sensitive when it comes to the smell of cheese, as probably a lot of them are lactose intolerant anyway. Other than that, though, he eats everything with great gusto. __________________ *i carry your heart with me(i carry it in my heart)*

Apr 14, 2003, 23:22	#11
ghettocities Banned Join Date: Jun 16, 2002 Location: Corvallis, Oregon. Age: 27 Posts: 604	Originally posted by kirei_na_me Yeah, I've noticed the Japanese people I know also don't eat ketchup on their fries. They do, however, like to put ketchup all over their omlettes and hanbagu... Fast food is entirely different in Japan, even other hamburger places too, I think it's funny. @ Mcdonalds you need to ask for ketchup and they don't have free re-fills anywhere, other restaurants if you ever get a chance, I think at the west exit of shinjuku station right across the street is this american restaurant called american grill, pretty much looks like a rip-off of TGIfridays, well I asked for ranch dipping sauce for my fries and they gave me mayo (which seems to be popular, pizzas and a bunch of other stuff) and when I ordered my drinks I ordered beef jerky as a bar-snack and it came to my table in a crystal champagne glass, how weird is that? I wanted it in a little plastic bag or something. Josh http://www.ghettocitiesclothing.com

Apr 14, 2003, 12:43	#2
Iron Chef Villain Join Date: Feb 26, 2003 Location: Fukuoka (current), Nagoya, Sapporo Age: 38 Posts: 1,962	Well, here are my picks although I don't think you can find any similar domestic counterparts here in America (thankfully 8-p). 1) Natto Although that may be something exclusive to Japan I think as it is certainly not available here). 2) Basashi Sorry, horse meat just doesn't appeal to my palate--especially when served raw. Tried it once, and even when smothered in soy sauce, the overpowing flavor of the meat is just a little too strong for my tastes. 3) Sakana no Ikizukuri Somehow, I prefer not to see my meal squirming around my plate while I eat it... 'nuff said (the fish was certainly fresh though 8-p) 4) Pretty much any dish involving Kujira meat or any of its by-products as an ingredient with "Kujira Jiru" being the worst imho. Somehow, salted blubber from a whale made into a soup just doesn't cut it for me. 8-p Don't get me wrong, i'm all for trying new things (actually developed a taste for snake meat as a result of my travels abroad through China and India) and i've tried all of the aforementioned dishes at least once before deciding it wasn't for me. I can take the fried grasshoppers, the raw squid served with kimchee as an appetizer (actually pretty tasty), and pretty much anything else, but those are the ones that come to mind atm. I'm also not a fan of unagi (eel) dishes, especially when served shirayaki style although I can eat it and maybe i've just never had it served properly.

Apr 14, 2003, 13:43	#4
Iron Chef Villain Join Date: Feb 26, 2003 Location: Fukuoka (current), Nagoya, Sapporo Age: 38 Posts: 1,962	Getting Natto "from your house" and getting it from "any Asian supermarket" are not one and the same context... That was how I understood your original post anyways. Yes, chances are you can get Natto from your local Asian market although most likely it will be an import and NOT domestically manufactured (hence why I said similar domestic counterparts were not available).

Apr 14, 2003, 20:12	#6
NANGI Tutor Join Date: Jan 8, 2003 Location: I live in Kansai. Posts: 2,276	Konnichiwa Eimik-san! I don't know that is Japanese food or not. But I can not eat Kaki(Oyster). Fried oysters, raw oysters, boiled oysters and etc... I can not eat all Oysters... NANGI

Apr 14, 2003, 20:51	#7
Zenbone Junior Member Join Date: Feb 7, 2003 Location: Clearwater, FL Age: 39 Posts: 14	well, we have talked about gross Japanese food... what food in the United States is considered gross by Japanese people?

Apr 14, 2003, 23:09	#9
Iron Chef Villain Join Date: Feb 26, 2003 Location: Fukuoka (current), Nagoya, Sapporo Age: 38 Posts: 1,962	I've always found it curious that most Japanese people don't seem to like their fries with ketchup, heh (as is customary at any fast-food joint here). I've been told that's "gross" on several occasions while I was still there.

Apr 14, 2003, 23:14	#10
kirei_na_me Where I'm Supposed to Be Join Date: Jan 31, 2003 Location: Virginia Age: 33 Posts: 3,922	Yeah, I've noticed the Japanese people I know also don't eat ketchup on their fries. They do, however, like to put ketchup all over their omlettes and hanbagu...

Apr 15, 2003, 09:03	#12
eimik Regular Member Join Date: Dec 25, 2002 Location: alberta, canada Posts: 66	Originally posted by Zenbone well, we have talked about gross Japanese food... what food in the United States is considered gross by Japanese people? Make your own post buddy!?!?! tehehe jk oh oh oh Japanese kids dont like root beer and licorice. They think it tastes like medication. its funny. tehehe

Apr 15, 2003, 09:25	#13
eimik Regular Member Join Date: Dec 25, 2002 Location: alberta, canada Posts: 66	Originally posted by NANGI Konnichiwa Eimik-san! NANGI ahh my name is KIMIE its pronouced like Kimi-eh!!!

Apr 15, 2003, 09:29	#14
ghettocities Banned Join Date: Jun 16, 2002 Location: Corvallis, Oregon. Age: 27 Posts: 604	Originally posted by eimik ahh my name is KIMIE its pronouced like Kimi-eh!!! Dareka ga Kimi-eh!!! o haramaserebaiinoni, sosureba hanasou no yameru darou kara. Tadashii! Tadashii! Josh (+50 points) http://www.ghettocitiesclothing.com

Apr 15, 2003, 09:31	#15
eimik Regular Member Join Date: Dec 25, 2002 Location: alberta, canada Posts: 66	Re: Re: gross food Originally posted by ghettocities After she gets back from jogging and I all wanna begin to dig'in' cause those break-away pants are such a turn on. um!?!? Quit talking to yourself.

Apr 15, 2003, 09:42	#16
jeisan Kongming Join Date: Feb 24, 2003 Location: san antonio, texas Age: 26 Posts: 2,848	Originally posted by eimik ahh my name is KIMIE its pronouced like Kimi-eh!!! maybe you shoulda registered as 'kimie' i also dont like eel, blech

Apr 15, 2003, 09:44	#17
eimik Regular Member Join Date: Dec 25, 2002 Location: alberta, canada Posts: 66	Originally posted by jeisan maybe you shoulda registered as 'kimie' no way

Apr 21, 2003, 01:16	#18
dogcountry Dogcountry Join Date: Dec 14, 2002 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 48	The only two foods I could not associate with is Tofu and that soy bean mixture that's used for making soup. Ugh! Other than that I ate anything that was put before me. Must remember, in those early days Americanized foods and specialties were not around.

Aug 8, 2003, 10:29	#19
jeisan Kongming Join Date: Feb 24, 2003 Location: san antonio, texas Age: 26 Posts: 2,848	Originally posted by eimik oh oh oh Japanese kids dont like root beer and licorice. They think it tastes like medication. its funny. tehehe i wish medicine here tasted like root beer. though green nyQuil tastes like black licorice blech to both of them. i have found a counterpart to this phenomina, for any one who wants to try it out, its a korean energy drink called "bakasan" the stuff tastes just like cough syrup.

Aug 9, 2003, 20:25	#20
doudesuka Regular Member Join Date: Jul 31, 2003 Posts: 150	Nangi, Have you had oysters cooked on an open fire? They are good. The shell pops open when they are cooked! Most asian supermarkets in the U.S. have imported naato from Japan.

Aug 9, 2003, 20:30	#21
doudesuka Regular Member Join Date: Jul 31, 2003 Posts: 150	dogcountry- Oh that is miso(fermented soybean mixture). correction on my spelling. natto

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