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[QUOTE=Crucifist;1139393523]Although I love sushi and it ranks fairly high on my list of favorite foods, it is one of the least filling things I have ever eaten, and expensive to boot. If I'm paying, I can only afford to do an AYCE sushi buffet or special menu lest I end up gnawing my own arm off in hungry frustration or putting myself into massive debt.[/QUOTE]
This. Don't think I've ever gotten full off sushi
i get rolls with raw fish in them - not fake sushi rolls like california/boston/eastern etc that doesn't have raw fish - except i love the futo maki roll lol love pickled stuff
anyway it's 6 pieces for $2.50. if some of you are in the NYC area... maybe not manhattan but in the outer boroughs, i'll recommend a few
also, the AYCE places, they have more rice to meat ratio whereas the half off places i go to is the other way around. if i was paying more for rice rather than the meat inside, i would never go back to that place. the only reason why i keep going to the AYCE places is because they have a lot of other things (restaurants like Ichi Umi, Makkoli, Minado's etc). compare the photo below with the photo above
lastly, cut me some slack guys lol i've only been on the forum for a year now so i didnt know how big of eaters bb.com-ers are when it came to sushi haha
here's a picture i posted some time ago
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[QUOTE=jubjubrsx;1139471923]damn barely get maki in my area for 3.50 a roll...and I only live around 45-50miles from san francisco! an average roll (like a rainbow,spider,dynamite, ichiban I guess they are kind of specialty rolls) here costs about 9-12$ but a maki roll does range about 3-5$
sorry large picture alert.
but the sushi on top is a california roll looks like and the smaller ones are maki rolls, I wander if thats what he's getting for 2.50?
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the top roll isn't a cali roll - cali rolls are just crabmeat stick and avocado and sometimes another filler. i would never eat at that place again if my rolls came out like the picture you posted lol
[QUOTE=dailob;1139790733]i get rolls with raw fish in them - not fake sushi rolls like california/boston/eastern etc that doesn't have raw fish - except i love the futo maki roll lol love pickled stuff
anyway it's 6 pieces for $2.50. if some of you are in the NYC area... maybe not manhattan but in the outer boroughs, i'll recommend a few
also, the AYCE places, they have more rice to meat ratio whereas the half off places i go to is the other way around. if i was paying more for rice rather than the meat inside, i would never go back to that place. the only reason why i keep going to the AYCE places is because they have a lot of other things (restaurants like Ichi Umi, Makkoli, Minado's etc). compare the photo below with the photo above
lastly, cut be a break guys lol i've only been on the forum for a year now so i didnt know how big of eaters bb.com-ers are haha
here's a picture i posted some time ago
[]http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3330/3345934036_b4443aa5df_z.jpg[/][/QUOTE]
holey krap! mirin that roll in the top right.....
[QUOTE=dailob;1139790733]
also, the AYCE places, they have more rice to meat ratio whereas the half off places i go to is the other way around. if i was paying more for rice rather than the meat inside, i would never go back to that place. the only reason why i keep going to the AYCE places is because they have a lot of other things (restaurants like Ichi Umi, Makkoli, Minado's etc). compare the photo below with the photo above[/QUOTE]
Well aware of this, but if I plunk down money to go out to eat, I'd like to be able to leave the table satisfied. This does not happen with sushi unless I do AYCE. I just don't find it to be a very filling food.
[QUOTE=dailob;1139790733]
the top roll isn't a cali roll - cali rolls are just crabmeat stick and avocado and sometimes another filler. i would never eat at that place again if my rolls came out like the picture you posted lol[/QUOTE]
lol yeah i wouldnt eat at a place like that either, unless it was like part of a bento box or something then its ok imo. But unfortunately alot of sushi places here in cali (in my area) pass that off as sushi. it was honestly the only pic that i could find that had some of the smaller maki rolls with a larger roll next to it for a size comparison. now you mention it, looks like a philidelphia roll (atleast here in cali). i'm not really a sushi expert by anymeans but generally in my area people consider rolls like this the norm (pic taken from a local place yelp page) and these run roughly 10$ ish
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So I got a call from one of the challenges I've done here and they are having an event called champion of the champions
They are getting the 11 people (out of over 1000 - awesome success rate right?) to come back and compete against each other in a new harder challenge (they haven't stated what exactly yet). There's some Aprilla scooter as a prize too
Here's a random photo of some people trying the original challenge
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^ In for you to beat the asians. lool
Doing my next challenge in the coming week or two. Should be fun :)
Oh those people didn't complete it lol
They were just the 1000th person to attempt it back in September
[QUOTE=ErikTheElectric;1178716983]
Doing my next challenge in the coming week or two. Should be fun :)[/QUOTE]
And that is?
[QUOTE=AlwaysTryin;1178711033]So I got a call from one of the challenges I've done here and they are having an event called champion of the champions
They are getting the 11 people (out of over 1000 - awesome success rate right?) to come back and compete against each other in a new harder challenge (they haven't stated what exactly yet). There's some Aprilla scooter as a prize too
Here's a random photo of some people trying the original challenge [/QUOTE]
You advise 'em to start polishing your gold medal? Interested in details once you get them.
[QUOTE=Crucifist;1178785223]You advise 'em to start polishing your gold medal? Interested in details once you get them.[/QUOTE]
Hahahhaa nah because I have no idea what the challenge is.
It just states "who will be the first across the line, or will any of them even be able to finish it?"
[QUOTE=AlwaysTryin;1178900143]Hahahhaa nah because I have no idea what the challenge is.
It just states "who will be the first across the line, or will any of them even be able to finish it?"[/QUOTE]
is that in Sydney?
[QUOTE=AlwaysTryin;1178729213]And that is?[/QUOTE]In due time my friend.. in due time..
[QUOTE=ErikTheElectric;1178928573]In due time my friend.. in due time..[/QUOTE]
??? I don't get the secrecy?? What's the big deal in just saying?
You trying to get lots of followers of something? I am less likely to care now, interest gone
[QUOTE=gymjunki3;1178921343]is that in Sydney?[/QUOTE]
No.
[QUOTE=AlwaysTryin;1178972143]??? I don't get the secrecy?? What's the big deal in just saying?
You trying to get lots of followers of something? I am less likely to care now, interest gone[/QUOTE]Are you always this uptight?
[QUOTE=AlwaysTryin;1178972143]??? I don't get the secrecy?? What's the big deal in just saying?
You trying to get lots of followers of something? I am less likely to care now, interest gone[/QUOTE]
Unfinished challenges are hardcore brah
[QUOTE=psychodiver9;1179026023]Unfinished challenges are hardcore brah[/QUOTE]
says the guy who failed on his first challenge.....
[QUOTE=psychodiver9;1179026023]Unfinished challenges are hardcore brah[/QUOTE]I can't seem to recall you ever even doing a challenge to begin with..
I'll be waiting my man!
[QUOTE=The Solution;1179036353]says the guy who failed on his first challenge.....[/QUOTE]Ziiiiiiiing!
[QUOTE=The Solution;1179036353]says the guy who failed on his first challenge.....[/QUOTE]
And did you see me bragging about it? I prefer a healthy relationship with food every other meal
[QUOTE=psychodiver9;1179026023]Unfinished challenges are hardcore brah[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=psychodiver9;1179226363]And did you see me bragging about it? I prefer a healthy relationship with food every other meal[/QUOTE]
Must be hardcore to try and put someone else down when they failed a challenge.
[QUOTE=The Solution;1179238833]Must be hardcore to try and put someone else down when they failed a challenge.[/QUOTE]
Yep
Feels good to be back in the game fellas, this one was just an appetizer for me. Still hungry afterwards.. many more challenges to come in 2014! Video will be up shortly!
[B]The Great White Whale Challenge[/B]
Shakespeare’s pub and grill in San Diego, CA.
[B]The Challenge:[/B]
Finish a platter of their signature Fish & Chips – containing a 2Lb piece of battered Cod, 2Lb of chips and a side of peas in 45 minutes or less.
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[B]The prize: [/B]
Eternal Glory, The 25$ meal is free, and the “I finished the Great White Whale Challenge” T shirt.
[B]The Video[/B]
[youtube]B1T89Q4EWO4[/youtube]
[B]Pics:[/B]
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[B]After:[/B]
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[B]They even had me sign a waiver incase I puked.. lol. not even once.[/B]
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inb4 the massive barage of comments saying "I COULD DO THAT SO EASY BRO!"
^^ I could do that so easy bro!!!
2lb or 2kg?
Most steak challenges here (standard common ones) are 1kg steak, 1kg of fries and mash potato in less than 30mins
Still at least you did it! GJDM!
good job man....looks like easy 25$
[QUOTE=ErikTheElectric;1186579641]Feels good to be back in the game fellas, this one was just an appetizer for me. Still hungry afterwards.. many more challenges to come in 2014! Video will be up shortly!
[B]The Great White Whale Challenge[/B]
Shakespeare’s pub and grill in San Diego, CA.
[B]The Challenge:[/B]
Finish a platter of their signature Fish & Chips – containing a 2Lb piece of battered Cod, 2Lb of chips and a side of peas in 45 minutes or less."[/QUOTE]
My question is whether the food was quality or not. I've had some good Fish & Chips here, but I've also had some bad ones. They seem to be consistently better (overall) in Europe. I think I'd have trouble eating a lackluster preparation in that quantity, because in my opinion Fish & Chips done poorly is just baaaaad.
[QUOTE=ErikTheElectric;1186579641]Feels good to be back in the game fellas, this one was just an appetizer for me. Still hungry afterwards.. many more challenges to come in 2014! Video will be up shortly!
[B]The Great White Whale Challenge[/B]
Shakespeare’s pub and grill in San Diego, CA.
[B]The Challenge:[/B]
Finish a platter of their signature Fish & Chips – containing a 2Lb piece of battered Cod, 2Lb of chips and a side of peas in 45 minutes or less.
[URL=http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Eriktheelectric/media/Great%20White/ScreenShot2014-01-02at92620PM_zpsdb2ca68c.png.html][IMG]http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y461/Eriktheelectric/Great%20White/ScreenShot2014-01-02at92620PM_zpsdb2ca68c.png[/IMG][/URL]
[B]The prize: [/B]
Eternal Glory, The 25$ meal is free, and the “I finished the Great White Whale Challenge” T shirt.
[B]The Video[/B]
[youtube]B1T89Q4EWO4[/youtube]
[B]Pics:[/B]
[URL=http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Eriktheelectric/media/Great%20White/IMG_6548_zps024f0251.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y461/Eriktheelectric/Great%20White/IMG_6548_zps024f0251.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
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[B]After:[/B]
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[B]They even had me sign a waiver incase I puked.. lol. not even once.[/B]
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inb4 the massive barage of comments saying "I COULD DO THAT SO EASY BRO!"[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=AlwaysTryin;1186626671]^^ I could do that so easy bro!!!
2lb or 2kg?
Most steak challenges here (standard common ones) are 1kg steak, 1kg of fries and mash potato in less than 30mins
Still at least you did it! GJDM![/QUOTE]Thanks brother. Was actually thinking of you after I completed the challenge. Thought about asking for another one TBH. (Still was hungry afterwards..lol)
Fries were 2lbs, Cod was 2lbs and the peas were 1lb I believe. loled. Looking forward to TONS more in 2014
[QUOTE=jubjubrsx;1186731051]good job man....looks like easy 25$[/QUOTE]would go back every night for a free meal. ;)
[QUOTE=Crucifist;1186750081]My question is whether the food was quality or not. I've had some good Fish & Chips here, but I've also had some bad ones. They seem to be consistently better (overall) in Europe. I think I'd have trouble eating a lackluster preparation in that quantity, because in my opinion Fish & Chips done poorly is just baaaaad.[/QUOTE]The Fish = [B]amazing[/B] quite honestly I've never had better battered fish before in my entire life.
The fries and peas.... = a WAY different story. Soggy fries FTL and I hate peas. (washed them down with ketchup lol)
[QUOTE=ErikTheElectric;1186802071]
The fries and peas.... = a WAY different story. [B]Soggy fries FTL[/B] and I hate peas. (washed them down with ketchup lol)[/QUOTE]
Blech. Yeah, this if [I]often[/I] the case at many establishments I've eaten at, especially when the fries are with fish. More places need to start beer-battering the fries. It may just be my own personal experience, but I've never had soggy [I]beer-battered[/I] fries in my life. They're always perfectly crisp.
Those just look like...peas. Fish and chips is supposed to be served with mushy peas, which are kind of like a pastier pea soup. I don't much care for a bowl of raw peas, though I have no issue with having peas as a small portion of another dish like fried rice. The mushy peas I had in Ireland were good though...
[QUOTE=ErikTheElectric;1186802071]Thanks brother. Was actually thinking of you after I completed the challenge. Thought about asking for another one TBH. (Still was hungry afterwards..lol)
Fries were 2lbs, Cod was 2lbs and the peas were 1lb I believe. loled. Looking forward to TONS more in 2014
would go back every night for a free meal. ;)
The Fish = [B]amazing[/B] quite honestly I've never had better battered fish before in my entire life.
The fries and peas.... = a WAY different story. Soggy fries FTL and I hate peas. (washed them down with ketchup lol)[/QUOTE]
Only 2lb each! (I thought maybe it was a typo), can't complain over a free meal!
Any "challenge" is worth it if free, no matter how easy or hard. I would do any challenge that were free, easier the better lol
Erik
next challenge for you is the kitchen sink
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