A mini fire-show at a ramen restaurant [Jp] in Kyoto, Japan. Nothing magical, pour burning oil into water based liquid (vice versa) will do. Don't try this at home ;) I bet the gimmick will get them plenty of new customers, but it's taste that matters most after all (not saying they are bad or anything). Hat tip to Japanprobe. … [Read more...] about Kyoto fire ramen
Fake chicken eggs in Malaysia
Malaysians are dumbfounded with news of fake chicken eggs being sold (and now seized) in a market at the northern Penang state. The fake eggs are said to be tasteless, have unusual shapes, have rougher shell surface, and the white and yolk would quickly mixed together. A quick find online shows that counterfeit eggs have been produced and sold illegally in China (where … [Read more...] about Fake chicken eggs in Malaysia
Chinese virgin-eggs cooked in boys urine
Virgin eggs (童子蛋) are chicken eggs cooked in the urine of young boys in China... Apparently the bizarre delicacy has a pretty long history in Dongyang City. But it's making national headlines recently as it was discovered by some folks that the street food has been listed as one of the city's cultural heritage. … [Read more...] about Chinese virgin-eggs cooked in boys urine
Japan’s star-shaped and heart-shaped cucumbers
Farmers from Japan's Fukushima Prefecture have produced some star-shaped and heart-shaped cucumbers by using plastic moulds... The price of these shaped cucumbers is 5-6 times higher than normal stuff, but the market demand for the special products is still pretty high. I bet it must be really popular among the kids and young love birds. … [Read more...] about Japan’s star-shaped and heart-shaped cucumbers
Korea’s cotton candy in a cup
Pardon me if it's common elsewhere, but I've never seen cotton candy sold in a cup prior to this Korean trip; and you're supposed to eat this with a fork? Hmmm... Seoul travelogue - Previous: Random stories (D45) | Next: Random stories (D48) … [Read more...] about Korea’s cotton candy in a cup
Korea’s French fries coated hot dog on a stick
Sausage wrapped in batter and French fries instead of normal bun, and it's poked on a bamboo stick for you to hold on. Genius, only in Korea... It's a common street food in Seoul, most often seen at night markets; had mine at Dongdaemun area. You can't go wrong with sausages and fries; it's always good. Seoul travel journal Previous: Royal guard-changing ceremony … [Read more...] about Korea’s French fries coated hot dog on a stick
Ramen-bot, robots make noodles in Tokyo restaurant
A Japanese ramen restaurant in Tokyo, Japan, is experimenting with two robotic-chef to cook the noodles; would be really cool if the whole restaurant's operation is automated, with robots serving the dishes as well... … [Read more...] about Ramen-bot, robots make noodles in Tokyo restaurant
Heart-shaped watermelons in Japan
Hiroichi Kimura, a farmer from Kumamoto, and his wife, have found a way to cultivate heart shaped watermelons. It took the Kimuras three years to create the perfectly heart-shaped fruit; the couple managed to ship out 20 of the watermelons for the first time this year. Five of those were for sale at Fukuoka's Iwataya department store at 15,750 yen (160 USD) apiece [news … [Read more...] about Heart-shaped watermelons in Japan