tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683380.post113420306537394852..comments2023-11-03T21:26:52.651-07:00Comments on Deep End Dining by Eddie Lin: Eat Fugu or Die Tryin'. Fugu Sashi. The Hump Restaurant. Santa Monica, CA. PART 2 of 2.Eddie Linhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00620145672233231894noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683380.post-82837529830847412562008-07-15T21:33:00.000-07:002008-07-15T21:33:00.000-07:00blow fish is also eaten in some states of my count...blow fish is also eaten in some states of my country-ikan buntal as they called it..since we caught it and not imported from japan..i guess its cheaper.. oh..they eat the eggs too!pickled fugu eggs..and chunks of that meat!but i staying clear of it!every year,there are a certain number of ppl who died from eating them..i guess ur lucky as probably ppl in japan tried a part of ur blowfish b4 Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683380.post-79506798948563328412008-01-16T15:57:00.000-08:002008-01-16T15:57:00.000-08:00Guys, there are many kinds of fugu...not all of th...Guys, there are many kinds of fugu...not all of them are poison...only the torafugu (tiger blowfish)....<BR/><BR/>so do not eat rats for rabbits...hahahaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683380.post-1147171181266557242006-05-09T03:39:00.000-07:002006-05-09T03:39:00.000-07:00Sushi at Walmart? They have sushi at 7-11 in Asia...Sushi at Walmart? They have sushi at 7-11 in Asia. Also sitting outside in 85 degree weather. <BR/><BR/>The first few times I ate fugu, I only knew the Chinese name, not the translation. No one told me what it was until after I had eaten it. I just ate what??? That's what [insert Chinese name] means???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683380.post-1139203807243050752006-02-05T21:30:00.000-08:002006-02-05T21:30:00.000-08:00robopper,i've seen that episode of "a cook's tour"...robopper,<BR/><BR/>i've seen that episode of "a cook's tour" and so i wasn't too surprised when i had the same experience. however, i am surprised that he didn't encounter ANY kind of sensation because he did have his in japan and not in the U.S. like me.<BR/><BR/>someone paid for my fugu and now i am his geisha for life. there is no such thing as a free lunch, or, in my case, free fugu. Eddie Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00620145672233231894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683380.post-1139191483363468582006-02-05T18:04:00.000-08:002006-02-05T18:04:00.000-08:00Did you watch the episode of "A Cook's Tour" where...Did you watch the episode of "A Cook's Tour" where Anthony eats fugu? In the end he seemed disappointing that he didn't...die...or semi-die. Cool episode though.<BR/><BR/>I'd only eat fugu if someone else footed the bill. (cough) YOU'VE GIVEN ME A GOAL TO STRIVE FOR!Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01898893676276577376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683380.post-1134609297255238072005-12-14T17:14:00.000-08:002005-12-14T17:14:00.000-08:00anonymous,thanks for the compliment. manne,thank ...anonymous,<BR/><BR/>thanks for the compliment. <BR/><BR/><BR/>manne,<BR/><BR/>thank you very much.<BR/><BR/><BR/>eatdrinknbmerry,<BR/><BR/>thanks for being by my side. it means a lot. you were the wind beneath my fugu fins.<BR/><BR/>the plate of fugu sashimi was a whopping $60. you can also get tempura fugu for cheaper $20.<BR/><BR/>the fugu sashi plain without any sauce tasted like nothing.Eddie Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00620145672233231894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683380.post-1134600305351340272005-12-14T14:45:00.000-08:002005-12-14T14:45:00.000-08:00I have nightmares about Todai, too. I love that S...I have nightmares about Todai, too. I love that Sasbune took over their Wilshire location.<BR/><BR/>I really enjoyed these photographs. I didn't know that The Hump served fugu. Did you special order it, or can anyone try it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683380.post-1134586090145922022005-12-14T10:48:00.000-08:002005-12-14T10:48:00.000-08:00Eddie, that was very nicely written. Felt like i ...Eddie, that was very nicely written. Felt like i was sitting next to you assisting you in drawing up your will. How did the fish taste? and how much was that lethal meal?e d b mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00188768496767540955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683380.post-1134581000518072732005-12-14T09:23:00.000-08:002005-12-14T09:23:00.000-08:00Mr Lin: Good to know, looking forward to it alread...Mr Lin: Good to know, looking forward to it already.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and the pictures are fine IMHO.Mannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10303749495583764905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683380.post-1134578524190456562005-12-14T08:42:00.000-08:002005-12-14T08:42:00.000-08:00you are insane. good post keep it up. you need b...you are insane. good post keep it up. you need better and larger pictures.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683380.post-1134578330886219482005-12-14T08:38:00.000-08:002005-12-14T08:38:00.000-08:00manne,i'm glad you didn't spew all over your monit...manne,<BR/><BR/>i'm glad you didn't spew all over your monitor also. i've never cried over spilt milk, but, boy, have i cried like a baby over spilt coffee, especially if the coffee was spilled on the computer. <BR/><BR/>thanks for asking about the sake fugu. i am deliberately saving that bit for my special article on "deep end dining drinks" or "deep end drinking" if you will. come back and Eddie Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00620145672233231894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683380.post-1134554994144839792005-12-14T02:09:00.000-08:002005-12-14T02:09:00.000-08:00Brilliant, BRILLIANT review. Thanks for enrichenin...Brilliant, BRILLIANT review. Thanks for enrichening my coffee break.<BR/><BR/>"This is definitely a time you don’t want any cross contamination happening between my ballsy fugu and your pansy California roll."<BR/><BR/>That made me laugh out loud. Good thing I didn't blow coffee all over the screen.<BR/><BR/>Question though: How is "fugu sake" different from ordinary sake (secret ingredient: Mannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10303749495583764905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683380.post-1134447716409227672005-12-12T20:21:00.000-08:002005-12-12T20:21:00.000-08:00Santos,Do you still live outside of the U.S.? Bec...Santos,<BR/><BR/>Do you still live outside of the U.S.? Because I'm wondering where you can find that fugu with the instant noodle soup. Sounds perfect for me!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Elmo,<BR/><BR/>I made it through the dark tunnel. I'm alive!! Did you know, Elmo, everytime a bell rings an angel gets his wings? Merry Christmas, Bedford Falls!!!!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Dalian,<BR/><BR/>Imagine Wal-Mart sellingEddie Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00620145672233231894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683380.post-1134381507584115672005-12-12T01:58:00.000-08:002005-12-12T01:58:00.000-08:00Questions:1/ What's ponzu sauce?????2/ How much di...Questions:<BR/>1/ What's ponzu sauce?????<BR/>2/ How much did the fugu dish cost in the end?<BR/>3/ They don't have original japanese chefs at The Hump?????<BR/>4/ Did Ben eat it too? Is he ok?<BR/>5/ chrisantemum symbolizes death in many European countries too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683380.post-1134338545125592602005-12-11T14:02:00.000-08:002005-12-11T14:02:00.000-08:00Actually, your Todai nightmare scared me more than...Actually, your Todai nightmare scared me more than the fugu. I mean, sushi is one of my favorite foods, but that place is like the Wal-Mart of sushi. Tastes like it, too.Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05368089896278097835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683380.post-1134316707218552462005-12-11T07:58:00.000-08:002005-12-11T07:58:00.000-08:00Phew...you're alive! Excellent post as always. L...Phew...you're alive! Excellent post as always. Looking forward to hearing you regale KCRW listeners with this tale!elmomonsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102068612919963395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683380.post-1134302740778372462005-12-11T04:05:00.000-08:002005-12-11T04:05:00.000-08:00>It needn't be complicated or dramatic.(laughing) ...>It needn't be complicated or dramatic.<BR/><BR/>(laughing) no, but even the slightest idea of the even slighter possibility of death by fugu is, otherwise this wouldn't have been a two-part post!<BR/><BR/>you know, i eat prepared fugu from the local japanese equivalent of a 7-11, and it's fine. more importantly, i'm fine. it also comes freeze dried in an insta-noodle soup--i think you'd be more santos.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15941170936050458728noreply@blogger.com