Sushi is overrated as hell to begin with, so it's obvious it's also going to be overpriced. People like to spend thousands on computers that are shit as well (apple).
pretty much. I mean sushi kinda comes closer to what the prices should be.. but even then - the rolls above are special rolls. even in my area where we don't have New York City's "buy as a walk in - get 50% off on basic rolls" - basic rolls are $4-7 each. (eel avocado rolls which are my rolls of choice are usually $6) now. they are not as hard to make as some people think (at least the rolling and cutting part for basic rolls). but you DO need a bit of practice before they look nice and more importantly - the prep prior to actual process of rolling is pretty time consuming and fiddly.
I'm not going to question your math. It's the part in bold that's important. You can pay for a night out or you can just stay home and make another shame bowl for less than a few dollars. That would generally be day or two old rice, whatever I pull out of my freezer, and whatever condiments I have around. I'd price it at a dollar or two.
That's what I eat, when I cook for myself at home. I'm a professional chef. AND THAT'S WHAT I MAKE FOR MYSELF. Can go into long rants about the bowl of shame. Might even write a cookbook on the concept.
One week at what I consider a living wage? You can buy that jacket. Or you can take 20 people out for an experience. Of course, then you're broke as far as that week is concerned. /shrug
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I once worked in a Mexican restaurant. True Mexican. No matter your skill level coming in, you spent weeks just making rice, guacamole, various salsas, and frying tortilla chips. Doesn't matter if you're Michelin Star quality. You went from the basics up.
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That's not sushi. Everything is fried.
Sushi is the most beautiful looking food that I would never ever eat. I'm actually the only person I know who don't like sushi. When people order it, I always order something else.
So do it.
Food cost is typically 25% to 40% of your meal. The rest is overhead, and I know you're intelligent enough to calculate that even on a very profitable dish, the restaurant only makes 10-20% profit.
You're also intelligent enough to understand economies of scale. Sure, if you could buy in micro-portions you could make a $15 sandwich yourself for a couple dollars. The reality, however, is you now have 2/3rds of a French loaf, 3/4ths of some deli meat, most of your cheese, some greens you'll pretend should make a salad but never do... in other words, waste.
And no, just plopping ingredients into your hand doesn't work. That goes back to my packet of slush a few posts up.
If it's good, it's worth it. Wash away any regrets with some sake bombs.
Need Roll - 1 for [Bright Pink Imbued Mageweave Banana-Hammock] by Ayirasi
sounds fair.
I just mean.. you can make passable rolls with some practice at home. however. despite being able to make passable stuff at home - I still prefer to buy them from a restaurant, because it IS worth it not having to deal with seasoning and chilling rice just right, other messiness of the prep, not to mention - I have no damn clue how to cook eel the way I prefer, so I would typically buy precooked anyways. in any case... being served and cleaned up after - ALONE, adds to the value.
Ever tasted the difference between wild-caught salmon vs farmed salmon?
Ever read the research saying the former is better for us, various reasons. Switch boats. Do some research on catfish, specificialy the conditions they have in their farms.
Again, I have a packet of slush with all your nutrients if you don't care...
Specialized training? You act like you need to go to college for 4 years to roll up some seaweed and rice and fish into a log and cut into 4 or 8 pieces. You could probably learn it with less than a week of watching youtube videos or practicing with someone who already makes it
Dude, it's like $1 here, and only if it's on special in those five packs. Easy Mac is like $1.29 normally.
But totally, you can smash up regular Kraft MnC so many ways. Add spicy mustard, hot sauce, and oregano. That's just one.
I haven't even gotten to what we can do with instant ramen seasoning packets...