Flavor: Lobster
Country: Tajikistan
When Seen: August 2024
In a Bite: Like defrosted, previously frozen lobster meat
In a Haiku:
Red rat of the sea.
A modern day luxury.
Intensely fishy.
Origin Story: During Soviet times, lobster was nearly impossible to find. Nowadays, it is more readily available, but only for wealthy elites. This flavor seeks to serve as a bridge between the nouveau aristocrats and proletariat.
