Ottawa's Priciest Izakaya | When Your Wallet Screams
π Spot: Izakaya Shingen (Downtown) β° Hours: 5PM-late (Closed for lunch) πΈ Sticker Shock: β’ $18 for 6 paper-thin sashimi slices β’ $70pp = Still hungry (instant noodles required) π± The Verdict: β Unagi: Sweet glaze can't hide anorexic eel Pro tip: Swallow slowly to maximize ROI β Cha-shu Don: Only dish with edible portion size Free tea refills = survival tactic β Yakitori: Tastes like chicken...if chicken had no flavor Comes with existential crisis π Mackerel 2 Ways: Sashimi = Dad's fried fish memories Grilled = Nostalgia tax π Life Lessons: Smart locals order udon (filling!) Next time: Ramen first, fancy later βοΈ Bonus Content: Free blizzard with exit (authentic drama) Snowflakes outperformed appetizers #OttawaSushiCrime #HungryAfterRich
