Many oyster eaters might not be aware that the animal is still alive when consumed, as they quickly go bad after death, ensuring freshness when offered in restaurants. You can even check if they're alive by tapping the shell.
While eels are available worldwide, in Asia, they are sometimes served alive, squirming around. It's important to chew them before swallowing.
Both Japan's Odori Ebi and China's "drunken shrimp" feature shrimp eaten while still alive, with the intoxicated and slow-moving nature of the shrimp making them easier to consume.
This Chinese dish serves both dead and live fish on the same plate, despite being the same animal.
Some countries ban Ikizukuri-like fish sashimi due to concerns about cruelty. In Japan, skilled chefs compete to prepare this dish, where the fish is swiftly served in a bowl.
In Japanese cuisine, frog sashimi offers an incredibly fresh and raw experience, with live frogs kept until a customer orders this unique dish.
: This Korean delicacy involves cutting up small octopuses just moments before serving, with their tentacles squirming as they are presented to the customer.