Biker19 Posted October 16, 2020 #26 Share Posted October 16, 2020 3 hours ago, Icesk8rReedy said: Oh that sounds dreadful and ew. Why, you are your own Hibachi chef - what's the diff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgestang Posted October 16, 2020 #27 Share Posted October 16, 2020 5 minutes ago, Biker19 said: Why, you are your own Hibachi chef - what's the diff? The other diners look at me funny when I use my own Japanese fireman to put out the flames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icesk8rReedy Posted October 16, 2020 #28 Share Posted October 16, 2020 13 minutes ago, Biker19 said: Why, you are your own Hibachi chef - what's the diff? Burnt or over cooked food is not my forte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted October 16, 2020 #29 Share Posted October 16, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Icesk8rReedy said: Burnt or over cooked food is not my forte. If one doesn't know the basics of cooking, one should not choose the Hot Rock option at Izumi. If one has been to a place like The Melting Pot, one should be able to handle Izumi. Edited October 16, 2020 by Biker19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icesk8rReedy Posted October 16, 2020 #30 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Just now, Biker19 said: If one doesn't know the basics of cooking, one should not choose the Hot Rock option at Izumi. Oh I do but the idea of cooking on hot rocks kind of grosses me out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted October 16, 2020 #31 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Just now, Icesk8rReedy said: Oh I do but the idea of cooking on hot rocks kind of grosses me out. No different than a griddle, it's just that the material is not iron/steel but is a man made material designed to be cooked on (Ishiyaki). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PigsCanFly Posted October 16, 2020 #32 Share Posted October 16, 2020 On 10/14/2020 at 12:46 PM, crewsweeper said: Based on the Topic title, I thought this might be a Donald Westlake book sequel or Robert Redford movie 2.😁 I am a Westlake fan and a Izumi fan. The title also brought me fond thoughts of both. Took me a minute to get the Redford reference though. I have read the book way more recently than I have watched the movie. I have most of Westlake books (under all of his aliases) and rotate thru them at least yearly. I have likely had a several Westlaks books in my stateroom while dining at Izumi on the Grandeur eating a Hot Rocks meal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted October 18, 2020 #33 Share Posted October 18, 2020 On 10/16/2020 at 1:42 PM, PigsCanFly said: I am a Westlake fan and a Izumi fan. The title also brought me fond thoughts of both. Took me a minute to get the Redford reference though. I have read the book way more recently than I have watched the movie. I have most of Westlake books (under all of his aliases) and rotate thru them at least yearly. I have likely had a several Westlaks books in my stateroom while dining at Izumi on the Grandeur eating a Hot Rocks meal. Jimmy the Kid!!!💣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PigsCanFly Posted October 18, 2020 #34 Share Posted October 18, 2020 2 hours ago, crewsweeper said: Jimmy the Kid!!!💣 and ... Grifters, Payback, Parker, Split, Two Much, Bank Shot, and many others. I can picture Dortmunder & Parker better in the books than the movies. And the other characters that frequent his novels. If you have read any of his other psudonyms, Tucker Coe, and several others are also a good read. It is a shame there will be no more from Westlake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted October 18, 2020 #35 Share Posted October 18, 2020 (edited) I've read some Sam Holt books and the Alan Marshall soft porn confab with Lawrence Block(think the stand alone are out of print) but didn't know about Tucker Coe. Will look that up. OK, I'm return the high jack to original topic. We usually do Izumi for lunch so stick with the sushi. Maybe look into the hot rock next time as we enjoy that experience on land. Edited October 18, 2020 by crewsweeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatour Posted October 18, 2020 #36 Share Posted October 18, 2020 On 10/16/2020 at 12:17 PM, Biker19 said: Why, you are your own Hibachi chef - what's the diff? For me it is not an ew factor. During the week and weekend, I cook fresh dinners for me and my wife for dinner with some leftovers that we eat in mid-weekend. On Friday's I like to go out for dinner that someone else to cook. We have a Korean restaurant that we we enjoy. Originally I tried it out on my own, ordering items from the kitchen. Excellent food. However, they have this metal grill thing, similiar to hot rocks. The owner would prep the marinade and do the first batch. Great. After that you were on your own in regards to the remaining two batches. Let's just say my wife realized, that I wasn't happy going out for dinner and having to cook my own meal. If the hot rocks people actually cook your meal for you, as a cook in the family, great. However if they don't... If your spouse does the cooking at home, I would recommend you discuss who will be doing the cooking on the hot rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcclmiami Posted October 18, 2020 #37 Share Posted October 18, 2020 On 10/13/2020 at 8:13 PM, livingonthebeach said: I love Izumi - hot rock or not. Just love ❤️ love 😍 it! Personally, I have a problem paying for specialty dining and cooking my own meat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare livingonthebeach Posted October 18, 2020 #38 Share Posted October 18, 2020 1 minute ago, rcclmiami said: Personally, I have a problem paying for specialty dining and cooking my own meat. LOL - true but you have to admit the food there is devine! I would pay extra any day (and it’s not even that much) for the expierence. 🍾🥂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted October 19, 2020 #39 Share Posted October 19, 2020 4 hours ago, gatour said: If the hot rocks people actually cook your meal for you, as a cook in the family, great. However if they don't... I would hope that either the customer would ask that before ordering or the waiter would make it obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkaterJasp Posted October 19, 2020 #40 Share Posted October 19, 2020 (edited) On 10/13/2020 at 3:34 PM, Sianli said: Like everyone else here we have had cruises cancelled and so I have been spending more time on cruise planner for the next 8 cruises which are now bunched together over a 15 month period, yikes. We are happy with the complimentary dining, but also like to try the specialty dining packages from time to time, and have always loved Hot Rock at Izumi. My question is, does anyone know if the hot rock is an option on the ships that do not have Hibachi? i.e., Jewell, Explorer, Navigator? Or do they just have the one price fits all sushi meal? DH does not want to try sushi, but we could go there for the hot rock. Hopefully sailing soon! I love the hot rock but it’s random as to what ships have them... the easiest way to tell is if Izumi is on the royal promenade / royal esplanade... it won’t have hot rock... if it’s up on Viking Crown, you’re more likely to see hot rocks. I haven’t seen hot rocks offered on ships where hibachi is offered. Fun fact: Monarch of the Seas used to had hot rock when it sailed out of California... long before Izumi was a thing. They had it forward of the windjammer in the “sushi and karaoke bar”... It was my first time trying hot rocks and it had a much wider selection such as lamb chops and several cuts of steaks. I still remember watching them pull the hot rock out of the oven and bring it to your table. I remembered being excited to see it rolled out to other ships, than was disappointed to see it was a smaller selection of stuff you get to cook on the hot rock... but it’s still fun. Was able to find a copy of the menu as proof Monarch had hot rocks. Edited October 19, 2020 by SkaterJasp Added picture of the menu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sianli Posted October 19, 2020 Author #41 Share Posted October 19, 2020 That menu was amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG65CB Posted October 20, 2020 #42 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Adventure of the Seas doesn't have hibachi but they also don't have hot rocks because Izumi is in the Royal Promenade, with no ability to cook anything there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now