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It’s likely that it’s more of a mom and pop izakaya thing. I’m fortunate to have had a few over the years--and likely disappearing rapidly.

And yes just had it at home last night!

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This sounds pretty similar to shabu-shabu, which is definitely around in Los Angeles (where there's rarely a need for a warning meal).

That said, I need to see if any friends have a single burner to put on the dining room table so we can do this obviously enjoyable activity. It's sounds fun! I've made dashi before and have seaweed in the pantry so that shouldn't present a problem.

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Get the right seaweed--konbu, or kelp.

Yes, try it!!!!

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I’ve always thought a Japanese takeaway would do well in the UK, if marketed correctly. Okonomiyaki, karaage, Japanese curry, an antidote to pretentious sushi restaurants.

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I wanna try this now.

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Nice. I’ve done my job! ;)

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Why you little!! jk

I want to go to Japan some year. Maybe when u have enough vacation in a few years.

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Now’s the time. Japan’s yen is on a 50% Off Sale! We are drowning in visitors.

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Well I don't have vacation yet unfortunately . . . I'd love to though

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Love nabe but never even thought of ordering it at a restaurant! Always a home thing. Maybe that's what's keeping it from spreading more abroad.

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The variety!!! The variety!!!

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Nabe is a fave! Tate in restaurants here. A crying shame.

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