[SkaredShtles]

We hit this place up on a bidness conference (yay vendor dinners!) and got the fatty tuna. Holy shit - that was one of the best things I've ever eaten in my life.

PABU Izakaya | Authentic Japanese Cuisine In San Francisco

PABU Izakaya by Michael Mina offers a modern take on traditional izakaya-style dining, in the heart of San Francisco’s Financial District.

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[Toshi]

Yeah, toro when done well is just sublime. But so easy to screw it up in the freezing/shipping/prep apparently. I have had many subpar toro sashimi experiences as well.

 

[Westy]

big fat, oily roe are gross. the small black caviar style is nice for a topping, but not as stand-alone sushi.

This was also still in the egg sac, so it added a very stringy and fibrous texture to the party

 

[stevew]

Yeah - wasn't that back when CO was seeing like 30 cases/day state-wide?

As they say... times, they are a changin'...

And @stevew's in some @FSM-forsaken Carolina, isn't he? $9 says anyone else in the theatre removes their mask as SOON as the lights dim. FTS.

and i am just wondering what the fuck you all are doing in the enlightened states that you live in that you are getting sick....

 

[SkaredShtles]

Yeah, toro when done well is just sublime. But so easy to screw it up in the freezing/shipping/prep apparently. I have had many subpar toro sashimi experiences as well.

I have no idea if it was done well... I mean, other than it being incredibly delicious. I'd like to try again some time...

 

[SkaredShtles]

and i am just wondering what the fuck you all are doing in the enlightened states that you live in that you are getting sick....

I'm suspecting a combination of in-person school (esp universities), pandemic exhaustion, and shitty weather (it's pretty much cold here as SOON as the sun goes down) putting people *indoors* together.

 

[StiHacka]

Now you gonna make me buy some grocery store sushi because it ain't that bad.

 

[Nick]

Yeah, toro when done well is just sublime. But so easy to screw it up in the freezing/shipping/prep apparently. I have had many subpar toro sashimi experiences as well.

my place almost always has a limited amount of hamachi and salmon fatty belly ... it's a treat fo sho.

 

[Westy]

Some of the best sushi I have had has been near automotive plants and as a result a large Japanese population from 3rd tier suppliers.

 

[Nick]

we really do talk about food a LOT.

 

[SkaredShtles]

we really do talk about food a LOT.

What else we gonna do? Talk about bikes? I think we've exhausted that topic.

 

[Westy]

What else we gonna do? Talk about bikes? I think we've exhausted that topic.

Beats discussions about ball shaving

 

[SkaredShtles]

Beats discussions about ball shaving

You're not wrong...

 

[jonKranked]

What else we gonna do? Talk about bikes? I think we've exhausted that topic.

why not both

 

[Westy]

why not both

Make some ball hair rainbow rolls and review for us

 

[canadmos]

Make some ball hair rainbow rolls and review for us

Instead of seaweed, use electrical tape to hold it together?

 

[SkaredShtles]

Make some ball hair rainbow rolls and review for us

 

[stevew]

spotted at shit hole car dealership....would love/cherish

 

[Toshi]

spotted at shit hole car dealership....would love/cherish

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it's just an Escalade ESV man, you can find those anywhere

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

not unagi? that's cooked as I think it's dangerous to eat.

Like I said, I was hammered and don't remember specifics, and I don't like seafood, let alone sushi. Bunch of us had a house party for new years and got a boatload of sushi from a friend's parents restaurant. Whatever it was they tried to get me to eat must have been universally gross, as many people stopped and watched the hilarity ensue.

 

[Adventurous]

Like I said, I was hammered and don't remember specifics, and I don't like seafood, let alone sushi. Bunch of us had a house party for new years and got a boatload of sushi from a friend's parents restaurant. Whatever it was they tried to get me to eat must have been universally gross, as many people stopped and watched the hilarity ensue.

Worse than that time you and Dan raced to see who could eat a stick of butter faster?

 

[slyfink]

I've had that at a local authentic japanese place. Same thing, there is no real menu, you are paying for the experience of whatever they put down on your table.

Interesting, to say the least.

I wonder if that place is still there?

I think Tsukiji fish market is closed and the fish market has moved to newer, more modern digs...

 

[slyfink]

First and only time trying sushi was trying raw eel (or something super slimy) when I was hammered. Wasn't hammered enough. Fucking gross.

Like I said, I was hammered and don't remember specifics, and I don't like seafood, let alone sushi. Bunch of us had a house party for new years and got a boatload of sushi from a friend's parents restaurant. Whatever it was they tried to get me to eat must have been universally gross, as many people stopped and watched the hilarity ensue.

Unagi is one of my favourites. I can't remember what it's called when you get fish on a bowl of rice, but I would often get the unagi that way.

We had sushi at home this weekend, somehow my kids love it. I got some unagi nigiri (along with spicy clam nigiri ), and he loved it. I had also got a roll with unagi on top, which he ate of. I used to be able to get the "weird stuff" and eat it all myself. I think those days are over.

On the topic of sushi... have you guys ever had saba battera?! I only ever get it when I go to this particular place in Vancouver (well... Richmond) BC. It's so rich, but fresh and savoury. very unique.

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

All this talk of sushi makes me want pancakes. Mmm pancakes...

 

[Pesqueeb]

pandemic exhaustion

As opposed to the sort of exhaustion you get when you're drowning in your own fluids?

 

[SkaredShtles]

As opposed to the sort of exhaustion you get when you're drowning in your own fluids?

Apparently people *still* are having trouble drawing those connections...

 

[Pesqueeb]

Apparently people *still* are having trouble drawing those connections...

Having drown in my own blood once, it makes me rationally angry when I think about anyone having to experience something like that because of some willfully ignorant mouth breather.

 

[jonKranked]

Having drown in my own blood once, it makes me rationally angry when I think about anyone having to experience something like that because of some willfully ignorant mouth breather.

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[slyfink]

All this talk of sushi makes me want pancakes. Mmm pancakes...

mmmm... okonomiyaki...

 

[Toshi]

Unagi is one of my favourites. I can't remember what it's called when you get fish on a bowl of rice, but I would often get the unagi that way.

Unagi donburi, or unagi-don for short.

 

[chuffer]

You all need to make friends in your local japanese communities. Three of our family friends out here own sushi places -one food cart and two restaurants all currently open for take out. Another friend owns a boutique japanese bakery. We trade booze for sushi and other off-menu deliciousness regularly. Show a little interest in japanese food and / or culture and you'll be amazed at the doors that get opened.

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

You all need to make friends in your local japanese communities. Three of our family friends out here own sushi places -one food cart and two restaurants all currently open for take out. Another friend owns a boutique japanese bakery. We trade booze for sushi and other off-menu deliciousness regularly. Show a little interest in japanese food and / or culture and you'll be amazed at the doors that get opened.

The parents of an old riding buddy owned a restaurant (referenced in previous post). Alas, I am not a sushi guy.

However, fortunately for me, father-in-law is the CFO of a high-end meat distributor in the city. So virtually unlimited Steaks/tips, sausage, chicken and other meats from local butchers are finding their way into my fridge constantly. This pleases me.

 

[jonKranked]

However, fortunately for me, father-in-law is the CFO of a high-end meat distributor in the city. So virtually unlimited Steaks/tips, sausage, chicken and other meats from local butchers are finding their way into my fridge constantly. This pleases me.

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[CrabJoe StretchPants]

Says the guy bragging about eating sushi boats by himself cause he doesn't have any friends.

 

[jonKranked]

Says the guy bragging about eating sushi boats by himself cause he doesn't have any friends.

i was with my wife and cousin. and i was still hungry. we had just spent 2 weeks in Maine, a week of it hiking various locations, plus kayaking.

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

 

[Adventurous]

The parents of an old riding buddy owned a restaurant (referenced in previous post). Alas, I am not a sushi guy.

However, fortunately for me, father-in-law is the CFO of a high-end meat distributor in the city. So virtually unlimited Steaks/tips, sausage, chicken and other meats from local butchers are finding their way into my fridge constantly. This pleases me.

You ever get any bacon or other meat from Blood Farm in Groton?

Many people are saying it's the best they've ever had.

 

[Nick]

I walked in to order to-go, took no time to breeze down the paper menu with my official sushi pencil, then minutes later hear "your total is $71.44"

full disclosure I didn't finish. thankfully I got a phone call that interrupted the bing, therefore I have leftovers for lunch.

leftover lunch. no, it wasn't enough.
top left, clockwise: unagi, spicy tuna, somethingorother, black tobiko roe, yellowtail, salmon rushdie.

 

[jonKranked]

at least i didn't barf from eating any of it.

 

[stoney]

The kittens have gotten bigger and are very cuddly.