I often hear of interesting foods from Japan. Some I would try while others I am not so sure.
Here is one I am not sure I would like, Unagi Nobori or Surging Eel. It is a summertime drink. As the USA Today article states, it is mainly for men who want to cool off from the summer heat with a refreshing drink.
Here is another interesting food. A new variety of premium grapes called Ruby Roman. A bunch recently set a record for price when they were purchased by a Japanese hotel manager for $910 or about $26 per grape (2,860 Yen) (MSNBC). The grapes look like small tomatoes and have the same color. I would definately try one if it was offered. I wouldn't pay $26 for one though. The highest I would go is probably $1.
How much would you pay for a grape? And would you wash it down with some Unagi Nobori?
Daibutsu, Kamakura
Daibutsu in Kamakura, June 2010. There were thousands of school kids visiting that day. It was still great fun.
I've seen a few people talk about the eel drink - not one I'll be buying I can tell you!
ReplyDeleteMmm... I think I'm with you, $1 a grape, but only just one, just to try it. I'd love to try the really expensive grape, as long as someone else was paying.
I can't believe what people will pay for fruit in Japan.
ReplyDeleteI looked for this eel drink in Sendai and can't find it. I feel cheated.
ReplyDeleteMaybe Sendai is not sophisticated enough for this drink.
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