Benn Glazier [weblog]

I've recently relocated to London from Sydney and I'll ramble about good food and drink around town, eclectic electronic music, absolutely anything to do with digital media, throw some sport (more than likely cricket) in and the odd personal experience — as seen through my camera lens.

Monday, November 16, 2009

Extreme Eating – Sannakji

I’m heading to South Korea in a few weeks for a couple of days en route to London.

I’m normally pretty good when it comes to eating interesting or different foods, but Sannakji is one thing I’ll give a miss.

So, what is Sannakji? It consists of baby octopus that has been cut into small pieces and served immediately, usually lightly seasoned with sesame and sesame oil. The octopus pieces are usually still squirming on the plate. Check out the video below for the squirming action!

Because the suction cups on the arm pieces are still active when the dish is served, special care needs to taken when eating Sannakji. The active suction cups can cause swallowed pieces of arm to stick to the mouth or throat. This can also present a choking hazard for some people, particularly if they are intoxicated.

I may have eaten wasp larvae and Witchetty grubs, but items that are so fresh they are still moving are off my list – this is truly stunt eating.

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5 Comments, Comment or Ping

  1. Jason B. Standing

    Wuss.

    Nov 16th, 2009

  2. Bender

    I replied on Twitter, but you don’t follow me.

    I’m already here, for at least another week. Recommend the best restaurant for this, and I’ll go there tonight for a business dinner and tweet/twitpic it. :-)

    Nov 17th, 2009

  3. Benn

    Try the Noryangjin Fish Market.

    Good luck!

    Thinking I might pay an early morning visit to the fish market myself!

    Nov 17th, 2009

  4. Bender

    So, Benn: I just ate this tonight, at a restaurant called “Jasan Eobo”. The experience was…interesting. Psychologically, I wasn’t sure if I should (I’m an equal opportunity for living things kinda guy) but I was take out especially, so I didn’t decline.

    Yes, the segments writhe on the plate. Wrap around the chopstick. Stick to the plate. And to the inside of your cheek.

    It’s a stunt version of sashimi. Gimmick value only: try kingfish sashimi with gold leaf for a real taste sensation.

    Nov 17th, 2009

  5. M0les

    Yeah… Naah!… Not for me. I think the closest I’ve come is Jellyfish (Which I’m reasonably confident was as “dead” as a floating cell-colony can be). Tasted like anchovy-flavoured rubber bands.

    Nov 17th, 2009

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