OnTheTin 0 Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 I was just in Saitama the other day and the restaurant we were in told us they were out of rice Has it been that bad a year? Pretty gobsmacked to hear that one! Link to post Share on other sites
TheOrange 0 Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 Funny you should say that - I had a similar experience last weekend. The restaurant said it was closing early coz it had run out of food ?! including the rice. I just think they didn't like the look of us. Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 Running out of food is not a bad thing for a sushi or sashimi restaurant. It's usually referred to as "neta kire" and means they're buying limited amounts of fresh stuff from the market. Some places close early due to "neta kire" every day. I've not been, but there is an udon resturant in the dai-ichi or dai-ni building in Umeda, Osaka that closes when it runs out of noodles. The boss only makes a certain amount, and lets it stand overnight. I can't remember the name, but it's quite well known. Come to think of it, the last time I was in Togakushi, we had to go to a different soba-ya for the same reason. Link to post Share on other sites
TheOrange 0 Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 Well I didn't know that. Some new vocab for the day. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
oblivion 5 Posted October 17, 2003 Share Posted October 17, 2003 neta kire. I know where kire comes from but what is "neta"? Link to post Share on other sites
nzlegend 1 Posted October 17, 2003 Share Posted October 17, 2003 Quote: Originally posted by oblivion: neta kire. I know where kire comes from but what is "neta"? material, joke material, proof, toppings on sushi, contents, food Link to post Share on other sites
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