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Jack Krown's avatar

You brought back bad memories here with all the turtle musings. After a long project with the boys of Mitsubishi Bank, they said we would have an uchiage dinner featuring “Otoko Ryori.” I couldn’t understand what men’s food would be, but yes, it turned out to be suppon turtle. Every dish, and even many drinks.

I got it all down, and though I’m sure it wasn’t spoiled food, proceeded to vomit it all up hours later. I think it was the glasses of cold turtle blood. The image came back to haunt me as I retched.

I’m going with CRANE HILL any day. Those are the decent people.

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Tim Bunting - Kiwi Yamabushi's avatar

Otoko Ryori, or as my dad would say ‘it puts hair on your chest!’ I can’t believe they gave you turtle to eat!

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Francis Turner's avatar

I've eaten (well cooked) suppon but never drunk the blood. I have no desire to do so either, though I do have a general policy of being willing to consume anything I see someone else eating/drinking

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Curious Ordinary's avatar

So interesting, thank you.

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Tim Bunting - Kiwi Yamabushi's avatar

You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it :)

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Nikolai Berega's avatar

Gamera?

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Francis Turner's avatar

I've eaten (well cooked) suppon but never drunk the blood. I have no desire to do so either, though I do have a general policy of being willing to consume anything I see someone else eating/drinking

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