So who is up for some squid? Me neither.

[Howard]

I don't care.

 

[krunchykrome]

where are you from and where do you live?

Calamari is one of the best appetizers around

 

[FelixDeCat]

Originally posted by: dullard

Originally posted by: SacrosanctFiend
You're kidding, right? There is tons of food in Japan that does not have seafood as an ingredient.

No, I am not kidding. The business partners chose all restaurants. At the restaurants, they'd ask me what I wanted to eat. I told them. They said no, and ordered what they wanted since everyone at the business meal must eat the same thing according to their policy. I don't speak more than two words in Japanese, and so I couldn't order.

I did once get what I wanted: a BLT sandwich. The bacon was raw but tasty. After Japan I have no problem eating raw pork or raw beef (I had both). But I still don't like fish (cooked or raw).

If I were at the point of starvation, you can bet I would be trying to find out if I had room service or not. While I do like seafood, too much of anything is never a good thing.

PS. I guess if you're going to be a Mr. Sparkle salesman you should have a super happy fun time while in Japan.

 

[Gibsons]

Originally posted by: Dumac
Wow, talk about constricting oneself for no practical reason.

Squid is delicious when prepared correctly.

hm, I don't think I've ever had bad squid. But I don't get it much.

 

[WelshBloke]

Originally posted by: swbsam
calamari, to me (a non-seafood lover), has a delicate texture that could probably be replicated with other meats, but who would go to a fancy restaurant to order "fried chicken rings?"

Actually, i'm not completely accurate - it has a nice mix between crunchy/salty/and chewy. Imagine chicken with more of a chew to it.. It's not fishy at all, unless its crap quality.

It's not gross, but not like the most amazing thing ever. Still, give it a try - I think it's important to try everything so that you can make up your own mind

I mean, I hated sushi until i actually tried sushi. Then again, "cows tongue" sounded absolutely horrible and then I tried it.. It was absolutely disgusting, but at least I knew that for a fact instead of just being scared.

How can you hate something you've never tried?

 

[amdhunter]

Originally posted by: Flipped Gazelle
Fried squid is teh yum.

 

[cronos]

Originally posted by: swbsam Then again, "cows tongue" sounded absolutely horrible and then I tried it.. It was absolutely disgusting, but at least I knew that for a fact instead of just being scared.

I love cows tongue!

In fact I used to cook some myself, many years ago

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Originally posted by: cronos

Originally posted by: swbsam Then again, "cows tongue" sounded absolutely horrible and then I tried it.. It was absolutely disgusting, but at least I knew that for a fact instead of just being scared.

I love cows tongue!

In fact I used to cook some myself, many years ago

Tongue makes some of the best sandwiches I've ever had or prepared. By and large, most people are gastronomic cowards. Which is why we see so many threads debating the tastiness of one fast food chains fillers over another's.

How anyone can form an opinion about a food item without ever having tried it or, tried it once, is beyond me. As a Chef, I prepare food that most people like but, I always include at least one choice outside their comfort zone and do my best to get them to try it.

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

I love calamari and, for that matter, also like octopus.

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: FelixDeKat
I think you guys have convinced me that my anti sea monster opinion was wrong and I should eat a fried tenticle at my earliest convenience. Afterall, I did have deep fried butter battered alligator once from Papadeuxs in Fort Worth. I was apprehensive at first, but it was better than chicken!

gator is good. sauteed calamari, when done proper with even a simple olive oil/red pepper/thyme etc is quite awesome.

It's like scallops: super easy to make, but just as easy to ruin.

 

[slayer202]

you don't know anyone who has eaten calamari? where the fuck do you live, the middle of africa?

 

[TruePaige]

Originally posted by: slayer202
you don't know anyone who has eaten calamari? where the fuck do you live, the middle of africa?

 

[Squisher]

I didn't have the heart to post this in the "greatest meal at a restaurant you ever had" thread, but I had a dish of squid, baby octopus, and fish at an street-side outdoor bar on Curacao, where we were sitting on resin chairs at a concrete table and no one spoke English, but that came pretty close to the best dish I ever had. This is the kind of bar food I could take on a regular basis.

I had no idea what I was ordering except to point at pictures.

 

[LS21]

bienevido a espana

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2338/168/85/7911531/n7911531_50497799_3166203.jpg

 

[sdifox]

I love squid. Humm, maybe I should de-frost some.

 

[sdifox]

Originally posted by: LS21
bienevido a espana

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2338/168/85/7911531/n7911531_50497799_3166203.jpg

Bienvenidos a España

 

[sdifox]

Originally posted by: Squisher
I didn't have the heart to post this in the "greatest meal at a restaurant you ever had" thread, but I had a dish of squid, baby octopus, and fish at an street-side outdoor bar on Curacao, where we were sitting on resin chairs at a concrete table and no one spoke English, but that came pretty close to the best dish I ever had. This is the kind of bar food I could take on a regular basis.

I had no idea what I was ordering except to point at pictures.

Is that why you are Squisher? Because when you bite them they go squish?

 

[child of wonder]

If you're ever in Vegas go to the Mandalay Bay and find Border Grill. Order the Seafood Paella Valenciana.

Has calamari, tiger shrimp, clams, scallops, mussels, chicken, and mexican sausage flavored with saffron.

Amazing.

 

[Barfo]

Originally posted by: LS21
bienevido a espana

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2338/168/85/7911531/n7911531_50497799_3166203.jpg

That looks seriously tasty.

 

[alien42]

Originally posted by: slayer202
you don't know anyone who has eaten calamari? where the fuck do you live, the middle of africa?

i have eaten calamari in Africa. the OP just helps prove how backwards Texas is.

 

[Legendary]

Originally posted by: FelixDeKat
Granted Ive never eatin it, nor do I know anybody who has, so maybe Im missing out - but squid?! Yuck!

Convince me Im wrong.

Doesn't a lack of natural curiosity bother you?

 

[Jinru]

Calamari at Cheesecake Factory with the spicy dipping sauce is yummy.

Originally posted by: hiromizu
give me a live one you squirmish little man

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh1lTikRzJE

 

[KMFJD]

Originally posted by: KeithTalent

Originally posted by: Ns1
Squid is awesome when done right. terrible when not.

Definitely this.

KT

QFT

 

[xSauronx]

Originally posted by: child of wonder
If you're ever in Vegas go to the Mandalay Bay and find Border Grill. Order the Seafood Paella Valenciana.

Has calamari, tiger shrimp, clams, scallops, mussels, chicken, and mexican sausage flavored with saffron.

Amazing.

christ, that has to be an expensive dish. bet its worth it.

Originally posted by: Legendary

Originally posted by: FelixDeKat
Granted Ive never eatin it, nor do I know anybody who has, so maybe Im missing out - but squid?! Yuck!

Convince me Im wrong.

Doesn't a lack of natural curiosity bother you?

seriously. when i was a kid i was really, really picky. i got into cooking a few years ago and have learned, and tried, lots of things i never would have eaten as a kid.

theres still a few things i wont eat. baked beans and cole slaw are on the top of that list, most other things are fair game, at least to try. good seafood is wonderful and id try most anything i can get my hands on