7 men poisoned after eating blowfish

[dsgNYC]

I ran across this interesting article today:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090127/...fish_poisoning

Has anyone tried this? If so, how does it taste and how is the "buzz"? If not, would you try it?

 

[DNW]

I haven't had it. From what I've seen and heard, though, there's nothing particularly special about the fish. People eat it mainly for the thrill factor.

 

[sho'nuff]

i ve seen food channel shows where the host ate some as he was describing that some of the poison is left in minimally for a pleasant mouth numbing experience while you eat it. it looked pretty appetizing and want to try some myself one day.

 

[unjung]

Heard it tastes bland. No point.

 

[KObalto]

I've had it at Sugiyama in Manhattan. Expensive, very little flavor, and no tingle. I think when it is properly prepared all the toxin is removed. Deaths from fugu poisoning in Japan have plummeted since they started certifying the chefs. The stuff in the US is frozen, inspected by the Department of Agriculture and toxin free.

 

[sho'nuff]

well, not to argue, but i heard different things.
but just to comment that i dont think anything will just take on a popularity and status of delicacy just because of it's dangerous aspects; im sure there are merits that contribute to enjoying this fish.
i think perhaps there will always be those who will downplay something that is a bit sensationalized and highly touted about.

 

[Dragon]

It`s not like the fish has some dramatically better taste, but I think it is a good fish to showcase the talents of the chef. It`s also a very interesting fish to eat, because depending on the part of the fish or how it is prepared, you can enjoy many different tastes and textures.

 

[Maharlika]

Kobalto--- Nice Avatar. I would like to try fugu when I visit Tokyo next time. I didnt' know they were legal here in the U.S.

 

[KObalto]

Originally Posted by Maharlika

Kobalto--- Nice Avatar. I would like to try fugu when I visit Tokyo next time. I didnt' know they were legal here in the U.S.

Restaurants that serve fugu in the USA:
http://www.npr.org/programs/talkingp...fugu/list.html

 

[kwilkinson]

Originally Posted by KObalto

Restaurants that serve fugu in the USA:
http://www.npr.org/programs/talkingp...fugu/list.html

God I wish Chicago were a better sushi city. Not so much for fugu, but just for the fact that there aren't many good places to get sushi here.

 

[bcx]

The stuff served in the states is cleaned in Japan first, then cleaned again after being flown over.
I've had an entire meal of different preparations of it in Japan. The best part was the fried testicles, but overall very bland. Also, no buzz, so I guess our chef wasn't skilled enough... but hey I'm alive.

I wouldn't recommend it, especially for the price.

 

[Tarmac]

My friend had fugu in Tokyo. He attests to the tingly. It's a very small amount that is served out of one blowfish.

 

[bb265]

freaky stuff, thanks for the article.

fwiw, i've had fugu in japan and agree there's really not much taste but it did create a tingle in the back of my throat and some numbness in my tongue. very mild but makes for an interesting experience.

i thought maybe it was all in my head, but my dad had some in japan a few years later and had the same experience.

 

[itsstillmatt]

i've had it. sort of whatever, imo.

 

[MetroStyles]

If you want tingly lips just put some cocaine on them, not a goddamn fish.

BTW, I forget so can somebody remind me - is the poisonous portion ever served on the plate (and has to be avoided by the diner) or is it always removed prior to serving?