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Fun with fake food!

I doubt you've ever questioned how seriously the Japanese take their fake food, but just in case you have, check out this Iron Chef-style fake food contest. From the glistening plastic meat for a mock shabu-shabu display, to the faux piece of ebi tempura that's actually a computer flash drive...
By Michele LaudigJanuary 15, 2008
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I doubt you’ve ever questioned how seriously the Japanese take their fake food, but just in case you have, check out this Iron Chef-style fake food contest. From the glistening plastic meat for a mock shabu-shabu display, to the faux piece of ebi tempura that’s actually a computer flash drive (I want one!), this YouTube clip should be all the proof you need.

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Michele Laudig

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