So raw seafood for breakfast is not everybody’s cup of tea. But when in Japan, it should be. Coming straight from the Tsukiji Fish Market in the AM, the best and freshest seafood is served in the outer market area where many queue hours for certain restaurants just for a meal.
This restaurant, like many, specialises in Donburi (raw seafood served on top of a bowl of rice) with prices ranging from AUD 10 to AUD 45 depending on the selection of seafood in your bowl. The combinations of raw seafood include fresh tuna (maguro), scallops, salmon, squid, prawns, octopus, salmon roe (ikura), sea urchin (uni) etc.
The raw fish and other seafood were no doubt extremely fresh. However, so was the prawn. Before this moment, I had not tasted raw prawns. I had a bite of it and realised that it was not for me. Why? It tasted sweet – acceptable -but the texture was too soft and kind of melted in my mouth, in comparison to cooked prawns that have a more chewy texture.
Overall, this meal was to me an edible Japan in a bowl. Definitely would have Donburi again, it really does represent a true taste of Japan.
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I know I’d try it if I was in the neighborhood – silly not to partake of local favorites.
I can’t see it taking over from bacon and eggs as my preferred breakfast though, too much of an attitude shift required 🙂
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Exactly! It would be a shock to the system waking up to raw seafood from bacon and eggs every morning :p
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Raw seafood for breakfast is definitely my thing. I’m sitting at Starbucks now and your pictures are causing me to crave for some Japanese food. 🙂
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I’m glad! If that’s the case, you have to visit the fish market in Japan. you would not want to leave 🙂
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Looks very appetising in your pictures.
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It sure was! Even more appetising in person! 🙂
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I am guessing they were served chilled? The food looks really fresh.
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Yes it was! One of the best places for fresh seafood 🙂
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Is it eaten like that for nutrients sake or its part of the culture?
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Both! Seafood is a huge part of the Japanese diet and extremely nutritious at the same time. I think serving it raw is just one of the many ways they prepare seafood but the best way to serve it while fresh. 🙂
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Definitely not the typical American breakfast (I’m from the USA).
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Agreed, they are at complete opposite ends of the spectrum! I would assume not typical anywhere else in the world either 🙂
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Interesting feed. I definitely want to try this some day.
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You should, it is quite delicious but a very heavy breakfast 🙂
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I went to Tsukiji markets years ago but failed to try donburi! Kicking myself! I did get to eat some amazing fresh tuna for breakfast though. And isn’t it incredible watching them slice up all the tuna with those huge swords?!
Great post, thanks for bringing back a nice travel memory of mine!
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You are most welcome! So glad this post brought back nice memories. It is pretty awesome watching the people in the market work their knives and be in their element. And don’t fret, there is always next time! 🙂
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I loved having sushi after visiting the fish market. Such a cool experience, but perhaps I’ll stick to a nice bacon sandwich for everyday life!
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Agreed! Raw fish and rice every morning would take some getting use to! 🙂
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I don’t know much about Japanese food but your blog and pictures make me explore it.
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Japanese cuisine is definitely one to explore 😀
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I love sushi and that looks so yummy! I love all the colors of the raw fish 🙂
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Its so vibrant isn’t it!
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