/jp/ - Otaku Culture

>>10211326
I used to think japanese and other asians were barbaric for cutting into the fish when they are still alive. Kind of like torture before you kill it.

But after watching too many Kitchen Nightmares episodes, the alternative seems to be rotten ingredients and refrozen/reheated "food" the are too old.

Nowadays I have new found respect for restaurants with fresh ingredients. And when the reflexes are still kicking, it's proof of the freshness.
(not that I still wouldn't be too afraid of eating this stuff)