Eating Straight From Skewers (焼き鳥の串外し論争 - Kushi-hazushi)
The professional custom of eating 'Yakitori' (grilled chicken skewers) directly from the bamboo skewer with your teeth, rather than stripping the meat off with chopsticks. Skewering preserves the hot, juicy texture of the bird.
Yakitori master chefs slide meat onto skewers in a calculated weight/shape order so that each bite cooks perfectly and tastes balanced. Sliding meat off drains the hot, savory juices onto the cold plate, ruining the design.
Grab a skewer, hold the bare bamboo end, and slide a piece of hot chicken directly into your mouth with a slight twist of your wrist. Once finished, drop the empty bamboo stick into the wooden 'Kushi-ire' cup on your table.
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