Survived Eating Fugu (Blowfish)

Who wouldn't want to fork out $200 to eat poisonous fish in a foreign country where English is not widely spoken? I couldn't resist so I sought out the best Fugu restaurant in Tokyo despite knowing I could die. Even if you have the money to burn you can only eat fresh Fugu in the winter months. Consider that when booking your plane ticket. To experience this delicacy, go to a restaurant that specializes in preparing this deadly fish where you can consume an entire eight course meal of Fugu. You''ll start with Fugu sashimi (pictured above) and end with a Fugu nabe (noodle soup). Fugu doesn't have much taste, it reminds me of tofu in that it simply absorbs the flavors of the sauce it's prepared in but of course they are completely different textures. I do love Fugu sashimi as it's sliced so paper thin that it melts in your mouth. The texture is also slightly chewy and when dipped in soy sauce with a squeeze of citrus -- WOW- you've gone to heaven. If you love Fluke sashimi, then you'll go overboard for Fugu. Fried Fugu is another delicious dish. It tastes like kara age (fried chicken) but much lighter and flavorful. The other Fugu dishes are just as noteworthy. Eating Fugu is definitely worth the $200 and a trip to Tokyo in winter. Reserve a table at http://www.kitaohji.co.jp