Kaitenzushi

Which is Japanese for the rotating sushi bars which so fascinate us Americans. On last Saturday night, after a disappointing trip to the SenseiSagasu.com International Pizza Party which was falling apart because of the rain, Geoff and I headed for a little dinner at a tabehodai (all-you-can-eat) Kaitenzushi Bar in Namba.

Contrary to popular belief, the restaurant doesn't simply serve fish, but also beef in a sort of sushi style, different kinds of flavored jellys, oranges and even desserts. The wait was a little long to sit down but the tabehodai part means you can stack up plates without fear of a high bill at the end.

My main question was how long do they leave the fish rotating if no one eats it. Geoff responded saying that there is always some stupid gaijin who will eat it not knowing better and he is convinced that one of the signs in the window means that they aren't liable for what happens to you.

The only other highlight of the trip was finding Santa Claus there. He's about 5'9" 375lbs, needs two stools to sit and could stack up the plates faster than the staff could rescue them. Non-red and green clothes were not much of a disguise when you're walking around with a two foot beard and long white hair.

Better luck next time.

Wisdom of the Day: Don't eat the darker fish.