Geoduck Restaurants?

[doctorfell]

Awhile back, on my home forum, we had a series of threads where you shared little known facts about your home state.

Our most illustrious member there brought up the Geoduck as a state oddity.

It became a sort of unofficial mascot, none of us had ever seen anything like it, had never heard of it.

Before I die, I need to sample this crazy dish.

What is the best way to have it prepared, and is there a restaurant that specializes?

[bisjoe]

I've been here 17+ years and still have no desire to try it after seeing them alive. Still, they are supposed to be delicious. People I work with tell me that the best is right near where I work, in Belltown area of Seattle: Shiro's Sushi Restaurant

Look at one first, though. Do tell us if you try it! :

[SarenAid]

That thing will eat your children as they sleep.

[Mumblewood]

I have lived here all my life and have never had any desire to try one of those things. I wont say that I never would, but i would never order one. Some of my family says there great though.

[havasu]

Mike Rowe from "Dirtiest Jobs" did a segment on these facinating creatures. It was really interesting how they harvest them. And yes, I wouldn't mind trying them.

[Anubis]

I have been curious but have heard it is an expensive dish. Any idea what average $/plate is? I would hate to go out to try it, not like it and waste 30 bucks.

[elserpien]

Originally Posted by Anubis

I have been curious but have heard it is an expensive dish. Any idea what average $/plate is? I would hate to go out to try it, not like it and waste 30 bucks.

you can get it at sushi places like Shiro's in belltown for 7-$10 ala carte, its actually pretty tasty
Shiro's Sushi Restaurant

[Philrose]

+1 to sushi joints. I like chiso in fremont.

[DPattee]

Here is the geoduck clip from Dirty Jobs:

YouTube - Dirty Jobs - Gooey Ducks

YouTube - Dirty Jobs - Gooey Ducks

I've lived her for a decade and have no interest in them. I like clams, but the clams I eat are small and not evil.