how common is it to eat fugu?
 

In the United States, everyone makes it sound like fugu is so scary to eat and it's SO dangerous. But I heard from my japanese friend that it's not that uncommon. Have you tried fugu?

It's only dangerous when it's prepared by an amateur who doesn't know what to do with which organs. In Japan, fugu is prepared only by the government-licensed chefs.

You've got to try it if you're ever here. Fugu is too yummy.

I would love to try it. Is it true it makes your mouth a little numb because of a little amount of toxin that's there?

honestly dun think that it's too common to eat fugu ._.'''
because of it's price tag, lol >.>'

how much does it cost if you want to go to the best place to eat it?

Wherere you getting all this info?

I don't know how fugu is served in other countries, but in Japan, it's required by law that fugu be served without any poison. I've been eating fugu for a few decades and have never had a numb mouth. I just keep eating it because no other fish can give you the tender, creamy meat. I never let a winter pass me by without at least a couple of fugu dinners.

In the old days (over 40-50 yeras ago), however, things were a little different. The laws regarding fugu weren't nearly as strict as they are now. The so-called gourmets wanted to try a little further so that they could brag about their bravery later on. Now that is just forbidden.

I'd never try fugu. xD
But then again I just dislike eating any sort of fish, lol.

Whoaa? Aren't you an island country person like myself?
:D

Yes, I am. :p
But I hate the smell of fish, and I certainly dont like the taste of it xD

I'm very fussy when it comes to food...as you might have noticed. lol.

Yeah, I've noticed it. Dunno where to take you to dinner when you visit Japan. lol

Hmm..McDonalds? lol

take her for some tonkatsu ramen x]

It may be required by law to be served without poison, but the one time I did have it in Japan, my friend encouraged me to add a pinch of poison, as it numbs your tongue in a pleasurable way. I didn't oblige, but he did it. I understand the handful of fugu related deaths every year are usually due to this practice.

just don't get the filet-o-fish! lol

Alright, AmbeRz! *makes a mental note.....in Japanese* ;)

i think i want to try that and get it on video! "gustav eating fugu" i like the sound of that. any supporters? lol

sure x]
go knock yourself out ^_^

Hmm...I might just be brave enough to try some ramen...not promising anything though..lol. :D

Numbs your tongue in a pleasurable way? Sounds weird..o.O

thanks yuujirou! you are officially my FIRST vote! LOL

do you think i should start a poll to see how many people want to see "gustav eating fugu"? :)

I would love to try Fugu...I'm just too chicken to.:p

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