Live Octopus, SanNakji

[sketch1one]

Does anyone know if there is a restaurant in the Bay Area that serves live octopus for consumption?

Thank you.

[nicedragonboy]

I think I saw that on a food network program once...don't think I could bring myself to watch it again let alone do it myself. I'll take grilled octopus any day.

[wolfe]

here's a link.
http://www.chow.com/digest/4786

[jkfoodie]

If you're referring to the mini octopus that is served in sushi restaurants -- I've seen them served in LA in Korean sushi restaurants. However, this is considered a delicacy and you have to ask for it and/or be a regular. If there are any Korean-owned sushi restaurants you go to in the Bay area, you should ask the owner (typically the sushi chef) who could give you the scoop. Personally, I could never get myself to try it - especially when my cousins told me that you have to swallow quickly or else the tentacles get stuck to the roof of your mouth. Good luck!

[wolfe]

Who would want to start an octopus for one diner?