Recording summary · March 2024
I tried Whale Meat in Japan!
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Overview
Whale sashimi options, including tail meat for ¥2,000, and deep-fried whale are considered, followed by observations that the food is dark brown and resembles beef or beef jerky rather than bacon.
The dish is evaluated as chewy, rubbery, unseasoned, and predominantly fat with only two meat slices, receiving a 6.2 out of 10 score and noted to have less flavor than lettuce.
Themes
Whale menu options and pricing, including whale tail meat sashimi for ¥2,000 and deep-fried whale.
Visual appearance of the food, noting its dark brown color resembling beef or beef jerky instead of bacon.
Texture, flavor profile, composition of meat versus fat, and a score rating of 6.2 out of 10.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether to choose whale tail meat sashimi for ¥2,000 or deep-fried whale is unresolved.
The reason for the dark coloration of the food is questioned.