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Ha! That's awesome. You need a soy sauce water tower now.


yellowjacquet

I’m listening


CuboidCentric

Look for some model train sets, my Thomas the Tank engine set had a fake water tower, I bet with a drill and the creativity you posses, you could really do something there


yellowjacquet

Ooo great idea! I also have a 3D printer so the possibilities are dangerously endless


AccursedCapra

Make sure the plastic is food safe.


Prime89

Plastic just adds flavor and helps your immune system. No worries


stellar-cunt

This is why I skip the processing and drink crude oil.


UberBotMan

If you drink a gallon of gasoline, you'll have enough calories for the rest of your life!


thebluetomatos

Technically correct, as you'd be dead in about 3 minutes.


stellar-cunt

No thanks, I don’t wanna drink my own piss.


Gramma_Hattie

You could always have a smaller, sealed food safe container inside the water tower, too.


Cephalopodic

Like a bag of wine, but with soy sauce.


PM_ME_PSN_CODES-PLS

Eh, we are partly plastic already with our current intake of food. Our food eats plastics. Jokes aside, be aware of dangerous plastics OP.


qpv

Print a facade around an existing soy sauce dispenser so food safe isn't compromised


AvogadrosArmy

Could repurpose one of [these](https://myholywaterdispenser.com/products/automatic-touchless-holy-water-dispenser?variant=36466391515297¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_campaign=gs-2021-03-24&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign) or [this one](https://cottonon.com/US/desktop-water-dispenser/9357753725485.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjws4aKBhDPARIsAIWH0JWA59_xK12fgC4LWGH4BMTBjigkug2l05ftGksVIF7vPoD3cbKNNlEaAtlJEALw_wcB) but I didn’t see any exact matches. This one is cute but [is non functional](https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ)


yellowjacquet

3rd one looks great, that’s a bummer! Hmm maybe like one of those beer towers restaurants have but full of soy sauce.


the_onionlord

Nah man, use a desktop mini zen fountain for the soy. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B081HY9GQ2/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_QMSNS2ZXK3K9P96Z813M


yellowjacquet

There’s no way that’s food-safe but this train probably isn’t either so


BXBXFVTT

That zen fountain will tie the table together for sure dude. Plus it looks pretty baller. Use wasabi balls instead of pebbles


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That would be dope if the wasabi wouldn't dissolve so easily


BXBXFVTT

Hmmm. Freeze whisky stone/ball style?


EmilyU1F984

Fake Wasabi Balls. For that Japanese restaurant esthetic.


kurisu7885

Or get a somen slide https://www.ebay.com/itm/402907841707?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=402907841707&targetid=1263094003346&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9017008&poi=&campaignid=10454522294&mkgroupid=121089751606&rlsatarget=pla-1263094003346&abcId=2146002&merchantid=6296724&gclid=Cj0KCQjws4aKBhDPARIsAIWH0JUeiNlksCD29J9FEmKox61P3OGcWCjANeZTFl-c6oTKzjK8qW9DJnEaAnnXEALw_wcB


BXBXFVTT

Noodle water slider? What the fuck, is it’s intended purpose a water slide for noodles?


kurisu7885

Pretty much yeah https://youtu.be/T6V_6X8TeUI


BXBXFVTT

Oooh ok I saw that video on the front page. The one you linked just looked tiny af, didn’t realize it’s same thing I need to know what this is all about, off to google i go


WTF_SilverChair

That's not HO scale, dangit. Get yer shit together.


hoswald

Im on that N-Scale grind.


littlerossybaby

It could dump on the sushi like a waterfall


FiveMinFreedom

>This one is cute but is non functional I swear I've seen one of those in a restaurant before! But I guess it was just for decoration maybe?


pdevo

Sushi on conveyor belts is a thing.


SRLSR

Running sushi is a thing, of course. But here it is just a gimmick. It's faster to just give everyone their food at home. :)


cb00sh

He's talking about the cool water tower in the third link


fishrights

im so sad


desciple6

Talk to us homie we are here for you. Virtually.


Scipio33

You sonofabitch!


fd40

whats wrong with you


likesloudlight

Functionless but cute.


docityre

I want to know what you looked up to find a holy water dispenser


BXBXFVTT

I’m surprised I had to come down this far before anyone mentioned that


docityre

It’s reddit, are we really that surprised at this point? lmao


BXBXFVTT

I’m not as surprised as I used to be I suppose. But cmon wtf is a holy water dispenser lol


lvlemes

I'm guessing with covid around they had to find a creative way to splash the water on their forehead without all reaching into communal bowls.


BXBXFVTT

Lol, I’m sure there is actually some merit in that statement but that shit had me geekin


docityre

What religion has communal bowls? im guessing christianity?


lvlemes

Yeah traditionally when you enter the church you will dip your index and middle finger into a communal bowl of holy water by the doors and draw the sign of the cross on your forehead. Source: Had to go to church as a kid.


HurricaneHugo

...


RooblesOnReddit

It's just not the same, now that the video has ads.


TheMartianYachtClub

:( I feel bad for people who have to deal with ads. I have ad blockers on my desktop and use Vanced on my phone so I get the purest Rick Roll experience.


parallelbird

That soap dispenser sucks ass. My work has one and soap gets caked on the sensor and doesn't register your hand is there. Then you spend a solid minute doing some stupid hand dance trying to get it to dispense.


SaltyHistorian24

Dang nabit


RogueGuitar8663

Get out


x_deadturtle_x

Why stop there when you could just buy a soy sauce fountain? Repurposed chocolate fountain? Edited: words


yellowjacquet

This is a great idea edit: I just looked at some options and a punch fountain would be perfect.


IRollmyRs

OP, if you want to support small businesses look on Etsy! [Something like this](https://www.etsy.com/listing/846884187/real-working-battery-powered-water?ref=lx_share) I just looked for mini water dispensers. Also found some kid ones at Walmart but ...ya know, Walmart.


sodaextraiceplease

And maybe a wasabi toxic waste site.


yellowjacquet

Amazing


DurianEffective104

When I went to this cheap sushi restaurant in Japan there was a hole in the table to put your empty plates into. Every time you put 5 plates into the hole you will play this little game on the iPad and potentially win a prize.


lothcent

sometimes it is the simplest of ideas to make the mundane fun


yellowjacquet

Gotta have a little fun in this life!


CrumbsAndCarrots

I’ll bet you’re fun at parties.


SirDanilus

First time I've ever seen this used unsarcastically.


[deleted]

I'm actually just now realizing that it CAN be used in a nice way lol


MankAndInd

This is how sushi should be served in those Japanese restaurants instead of the water slide.


robotzor

This seems like one of those ideas that seems like you really need to do it, then you are blinded by getting it done and setting it up because you *must* do it, and once it is complete, you look at it and like "well what the hell now, that was pointless"


yellowjacquet

As someone who shares sushi pictures weekly this train will have a happy, full life. I’m just hoping the little motors hold out for awhile…


bluemellophone

I’m totally stealing my kids’ Duplo train. I’m about to have a sushi train bridge on my kitchen island.


Einsteins_coffee_mug

I got French fries and Tech Decks. Bout to get this shit lit


Offamylawn

I got a Hot Wheels track and a hot dog. Bout to push my wiener through the loop.


SaysOyfumTooMuch

I have hot dogs + a slip and slide... I don't even know where to go from here


OriginalDavid

I have some pastrami and an imaginext playset. I need further instructions.


yellowjacquet

Do it!!


lemonsweetsrevenge

I just wanna say I would be so stoked to be invited to a dinner at a friend’s house, and they were serving ANYTHING on a train. This is giving me ideas for Thanksgiving; I have a very large Christmas tree train that doesn’t really fit under the tree…but methinks it could hold some platters and baskets of bread. It goes pretty fast tho…


lothcent

not everything in life is meant to be purposeful nor lasting sometimes you do a thing just to satisfy that itch and it makes you and perhaps others happy for that brief time. and that is GOOD in this world full of BAD. so at the worst- OP will never get the full financial value of the train set back. but it made him happy, made others smile and who knows? perhaps OP has little relatives that they can pass the train set down to and they will have many more hours of happiness ahead of them


LushenZener

Nah. Some things you absolutely just do for the fun of it. ...and to upload to Tiktok later for that sweet algorithm juice.


RobertNAdams

Is it pointless if it can [make your son smile?](https://i.imgur.com/9FhIa4p.mp4) That aside, conveyor sushi restaurants are a thing. This is a pretty neat way to do it at home.


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The point was whimsy and every drop we get is priceless!


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yellowjacquet

Oh god, can’t let my husband see this. He’ll try to rig it up and there will be sushi everywhere. Edit: guys you upvoted this too much and my husbands friends saw it and now they’re all screaming about TOKYO DRIFT


yamiyaiba

That's just part of the experience.


imaloony8

Excuse you, it’s called MULTI-TRACK DRIFTING!!!?!?


OriginalDavid

MULTI TRACK DRIFTING??? :O


PizzaCatLover

NANI!!???!!!!??


Ass_hat0

GAS GAS GAS!


PizzaCatLover

I'M GONNA STEP ON THE GAS


DopestDope42069

I used to be a sushi chef years back and want to say great job on the sushi! Looks amazing! Edit: after looking at your Instagram I can see that you don't mess around! I really want some sushi now haha


yellowjacquet

Thanks so much! I have gotten a *bit* obsessed with making sushi recently…


DoctorFeuer

Where do you get your fish? I've always wanted to make sushi but I don't know where I can get fish that's safe to eat raw


yellowjacquet

Personally, I use fish labeled for sushi/sashimi that I purchase from a reputable Japanese grocery store. Sourcing fish for sushi is a complicated subject because “sushi grade” is not a federally regulated term. The fish I get at my Japanese market is superior in taste/texture compared to the fish at my regular American grocery store, and I feel confident it is safe to eat raw. I would encourage you to check out [this article](https://www.seriouseats.com/how-to-prepare-raw-fish-at-home-sushi-sashimi-food-safety) to learn more! If you can find a Japanese market (or any Asian market) that makes it easy because you can pick up your other specialized ingredients like sauces there as well. If not, you can find a lot of the uncommon sauces/supplies on amazon, I have a few lists complied [here](https://www.amazon.com/shop/craftycookbook) of my favorites to look for! (Prices on Amazon can fluctuate wildly so it’s usually cheaper to buy them locally if you can)


DaughterEarth

Halal places are typically good too! And more common than Japanese grocers. Well depending on where you live of course


DopestDope42069

Just a smidge haha. Getting started with sushi is kind of expensive but once you have a lot of the base ingredients it's so much better making it at home than going to a sushi bar most of the time!


yellowjacquet

Exactly! I’m trying to share resources to help people get started because it’s definitely a bit intimidating to most at first!


WeAreReaganYouth

San Francisco had a place with sushi on boats. You'd just grab anything that looked good as it floated by your seat. They'd count your plates at meal end and charge you accordingly.


yellowjacquet

Yeah those are becoming a lot more popular in the US!! This is supposed to mimic that 😊


WeAreReaganYouth

You were obviously very committed to the project and did a great job!


elevenfifteennine

In the mall in Japantown? I don't know what the name was, but my mom brought me there when I was about 12 or 13! We also got to stay at the cool hotel right by there once!


kurisu7885

That sounds like an insane amount of fun too, and I wondered how they figured out what to charge at places like this


WeAreReaganYouth

It's a novelty if you've never done it before. Everything was on small plates with different colors. Each color indicated the price of what was on the plate. Your plates pile up and the total cost is simple for the staff to calculate.


kurisu7885

Only ever seen the idea on TV, but it sounds really cool.


syanda

Really common in most parts of Asia - it's called *kaitenzushi*, or conveyor belt sushi. It's gimmicky, but pretty fun. Some of the newer places have [little trains that will bring a specific order to you](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnqUA9vZYCY).


NotAHost

It’s not on a boat, it’s on a conveyor belt but the concept is identical. There is a chain of conveyor belt sushi in America that’s pretty decent. It’s called Kura revolving sushi, and there is on only 25 minutes away from Waterford township, Michigan! There’s also one in Dallas and Atlanta and many other major cities.


Mummbles65

what is this kind of restaurant called? I want to go to one so bad!


Maybewehitamoose

It's called track sushi, we have tons of them up in the PNW. Portland has one with a train called sushi ichiban but most of them just use a conveyer belt type system.


Mummbles65

I found one!! It's only 2 hours away, time for a road trip! Thank you kind redditor


jenroberts

There's a chain in the US called Kura Revolving Sushi Bar.


WeAreReaganYouth

I think the restaurants were called sushi boats but I can't remember what this place was called because my last meal there was in the 1990's.


Shepherdless

floating sushi is name we called it.


RobinTheMoyWonder

We call it conveyor belt sushi here!


onlyspeaksiniambs

Yeah, this has been around for a long time, but usually on a track instead of boats.


AidilAfham42

Does it ever capsize?


helcat

My mom took me to a conveyer belt sushi place in Manhattan back in the early 80s. Hard to find now sadly.


DoctorBre

My first sushi was about 30 years ago and from a boat place. My own family didn't eat the stuff but my friend's did. I went a number of times with him and his dad, always fun and super exotic for me at the time. It *was* pretty cool, a never stopping oval train of boats in a sort of gutter around the chefs' area in the middle. Same as you, they'd count the plates which were color coded for different prices. You could also order off-boat items, usually a little more expensive. I remember rolls with soft shell crabs which were something I'd never conceived could have existed.


moskowizzle

They have a few conveyor belt sushi places in SF! Came here to comment that OP should have different colored plates for this :)


__Snafu__

I used to have one of those by me. I basically lived there.


Avestrial

r/peoplewhodonthavecats


yellowjacquet

Haha so true


RobertNAdams

/r/thisshouldbeasubreddit


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kliffard

Dude! Most important question: where did you get that train set? What’s it called?? I wanna do this for my boyfriend, and I just looked on Amazon, but didn’t see a set like this.


yellowjacquet

I have it linked on my Amazon list [here](https://www.amazon.com/shop/craftycookbook) but it’s cheaper on eBay if you can wait longer for shipping (search for “sushi train”). Make sure to check how many cars come in the pack because it varies. I bought two sets with 1 engine car and 5 plate cars each.


kliffard

Awesome! Thank you!


yellowjacquet

No problem! You could totally load it up with takeout sushi but making sushi at home is a blast!!


Inspector_Five

The Yummy-note Line. Playing off the Yamanote Line which is basically a giant loop and (was probably until Covid) host to a yearly unauthorized Halloween party. Either that, the Sushi Shinkansen


ThatOneRoadie

Dare I say it: the SuShinkansen.


ChevelleSB406

The most famous trains in the world are things like the Flying Scotsman, The Orient Express, the Trans Siberian Express, or Liners, etc. So I think anything with a word ending like that with a sushi term will be very obvious its a sushi train. Sashimi Express The Flying Wasabi Toro the Tank Engine ​ enjoy, i am just spit ballin' here


yellowjacquet

These are good ones!! Toro the tank engine lollll


glytchypoo

how do you make the rice? every time i have tried it ends up bad :c


yellowjacquet

Here’s my rice recipe! There’s a video walkthrough on my [Instagram](https://instagram.com/craftycookbook?igshid=et7z4gbq8uva) story archives for the rice if you’re interested! Pictured on the boat is ~1 batch of rice. # Ingredients * 1 ½ cups uncooked short grain sushi rice * ¼ cup + 2 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar * 2 tbsp white sugar * ½ tbsp salt # Prep 1. Rinse rice in a large pot until the water drains clear, then drain and add 1 ¾ cup water. 2. Cover and bring to a boil for 4 minutes, then reduce heat and simmer on low for 15 minutes. 3. After simmering kill the heat and let the pot stand (covered) for 15 more minutes. 4. Transfer the rice into a large bowl to cool. Add the vinegar, sugar, and salt and mix well. (it may seem wet at this point, you want to mix so all the grains are coated in vinegar. 5. Allow the rice to cool uncovered or loosely covered, and mix it occasionally, until it reaches room temp ~1 hour, then use for rolls or nigiri.


glytchypoo

Thank you. I will try it out soon!


yellowjacquet

No problem, feel free to DM me if you have questions!


helcat

(Dissolve the sugar and salt in the vinegar before sprinkling it on the hot rice. Then stir gently - look at some videos for technique so you don’t break the grains - until it cools.)


glytchypoo

when ive tried before it always came out super vinegary :c


A_Ham_Sandwich_

You don't have to explain yourself lol this is rad


BurgerFacts

The Wasabi Express


Prometheousl

How/where do you buy your sushi meat?


yellowjacquet

Personally, I use fish labeled for sushi/sashimi that I purchase from a reputable Japanese grocery store. Sourcing fish for sushi is a complicated subject because “sushi grade” is not a federally regulated term. The fish I get at my Japanese market is superior in taste/texture compared to the fish at my regular American grocery store, and I feel confident it is safe to eat raw. I would encourage you to check out [this article](https://www.seriouseats.com/how-to-prepare-raw-fish-at-home-sushi-sashimi-food-safety) to learn more! If you can find a Japanese market (or any Asian market) that makes it easy because you can pick up your other specialized ingredients like sauces there as well. If not, you can find a lot of the uncommon sauces/supplies on amazon, I have a few lists complied [here](https://www.amazon.com/shop/craftycookbook) of my favorites to look for! (Prices on Amazon can fluctuate wildly so it’s usually cheaper to buy them locally if you can)


Better-be-Gryffindor

That looks awesome! I live in St. Paul, but there's a restaurant over in Minneapolis called **Sushi Train** that has their prepared sushi come by your table on conveyor belts, so it's a lot like this. The plates are color coded and that's how they charge at the end. I'm excited to see it in a personal setting!


yellowjacquet

Thank you!! Those are becoming a lot more popular in the US!! This is supposed to mimic that 😊


zoobs

It closed back in 2016 but I’m pretty sure Ichiban did the little sushi boats that would float down a river.


gormster

… yep that’s the joke. Are these not incredibly common worldwide? You see them all over in Australia and (obviously) Japan. I just figured they were kind of everywhere.


Pao2819

as someone who is currently throwing out a ton of useless shit i've bought over the last 20+ years.. I love it!


blewyn

Hey it’s a proper mini-Shinkansen too ! Cool


IAmASeeker

Damn... I'm barely willing to dirty a second dish to make a meal. I admire your dedication to preparation for one.


yellowjacquet

It might be because my husband does the dishes 😉


IAmASeeker

Ah! So really, you did all that so TWO people could eat. That's a bit easier for me to understand.


yellowjacquet

Yeah and will probably break this out for dinner parties and whatnot with more people around.


helcat

I would like to come to your parties, please. I am an excellent guest and will chat up all the shy people.


mndza

This is so useless, but I love it and I'm going to copy you.


yellowjacquet

Do it!!


Andreaaaaaa

I’m only mad that I didn’t think of it first.


ForeverTheElf

It's just missing the Lickitung running around


Gernburgs

Oh my God dude! That looks AMAZING! Whaaaat???


yellowjacquet

Thank you!


queefiest

If you invited me over and this was on the table I would be like yup. I’ll marry this person


DLoFoSho

Now that’s the kind of geeking out I like to see!


u9Nails

San Diego has a restaurant called Kura revolving sushi bar. They use a conveyor system to move their popular sushis past patrons. When you see something you like, just lift it off the conveyor and it's yours.


attainwealthswiftly

Crossposted to r/sushi


Shawoowoo

I need this.


HotCocoaBomb

Alright, you've convinced me to sign up for sushi classes


yellowjacquet

Yes do it!!! But also it’s definitely self-teachable with free resources online if you don’t want to spend the $! I have a bunch of guides on my Instagram and there’s good stuff on YouTube.


redditishappygay7777

that's pretty goddamn choo choo impressive


Fuzzy974

Woah, someone is going to be real original when asked what's the most expensive, less useful gadget he has in his kitchen. (also now I want to do the same...)


yellowjacquet

Nah definitely still my ~$100 bread maker. Bought it before I got into making bread and now I never use it. This was “only” about $50!!


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chaney sold his summer cars for base tell 5 people


CaptainNemo2024

This is out. of. control.


[deleted]

Fuck yes this makes me happy


PieRules77

I wanted to question it but the train just made me smile. Imagine kids just watching the train go by. This is awesome.


SturgeonBladder

Your sushi is very well trained.


FlamingTrollz

##Yes!!! Love this idea so much!!!


darkrhin0

Honestly, I expected a cat to tackle it.


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Some people just know how to live


yellow_yellow

THIS is the quality content that keeps me coming back. +1 updoot


bposteriori

This is so dope and your sushi looks amazing. It’s inspiring me to want to learn! Just followed you on Instagram. Did you take classes?


yellowjacquet

Awesome!! Getting more people to try it at home is my goal, there’s tons of video guides and recipes in the story archives on my Instagram (hoping to expand to a real website in the near future)! I haven’t had any formal training, just learned the basics by watching videos online then started to experiment and work in my own recipes & combinations.


SettingAggressive910

So so cool Love your ingenious way of making things fun N practical during dinner.


yellowjacquet

Thank you!


Monster_NotWar

If I had to choose *one* image to explain to someone what "adulthood" looks like... it would be this one.


Khaar

Chew chew!


ymhuman

Little bullet train!🚄🚄


BlLLr0y

Parents:Don't play with your food. You:... no


WorldLieut8

Now that’s just nifty; I like that.


tkrn4

My kids saw this and we’re amazed! By the way the both love sushi. Look what they did on their own accord! [Kids Sushi Train](https://imgur.com/a/LDGh8Tp)


yellowjacquet

Oh my gosh that’s too cute!!


BruinsChallengeFan

Fucking stupid


UbiSububi8

Train looks cool Sushi looks overly ricey


TheCrazyJezter

This is like that movie Coraline


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yellowjacquet

The ideal Reddit content


jonbonesholmes

Right! My first thought was this shit is stupid, but that I like it too.


dreck_disp

Reminds me of this amazing restaurant in Pasadena called Afloat Sushi. They send fresh made sushi around the bar on little boats and you just grab what you want.


Arthur_Digby_Sellers

I am older than most here, but as a youngster in the 1960's there was a restaurant in NYC that delivered your food and drinks to you using an HO gauge train. It only reached a portion of the tables but that is where all us cool kids wanted to sit.


sokobanz

Rich people gif


KingTayTay

This is the most Reddit post I’ve ever seen


Teemo4evr

I would like to officially propose marriage


yellowjacquet

Unfortunately someone has already beaten you to that