The 2025 Osaka World Expo is gearing up for its grand opening this Sunday (April 13), kicking off a six-month run that's expected to draw massive crowds. And of course, the Expo's official mascot, Myaku-Myaku, has already sparked a buying frenzy with a slew of collaborative merchandise.
Recently, a meat sushi izakaya in Akihabara dropped a limited-time "Donut-Style Horse Meat Sushi" that's super eye-catching (and, well, super startling). Netizens are absolutely losing it, with comments like "That design is bold, no kidding," and "You're telling me this thing is food?!" Many even mistook it for an official Myaku-Myaku collaboration, sparking a massive online debate!
The tweet that kicked off the discussion featured a photo and read: "My regular izakaya just launched a wild limited-edition menu item. I asked the staff, and they told me it's 'donut-style' sushi, but it actually has nothing to do with the Osaka Expo." But seriously, it looks exactly like Myaku-Myaku-sama, LOL.
After the post went viral, many users pointed out that the restaurant probably couldn't claim an official connection to the Expo due to licensing fees. Still, with that appearance and those eyes on the donut shape, it's impossible not to think of Myaku-Myaku-sama from the Expo, right?!
Dubbed "Overflowing Horse Meat Tartare Donut Sushi," this creative dish is shaped like a donut but crafted entirely from horse meat, with a mountain of salmon roe piled in the center – a truly audacious creation. The restaurant explicitly stated, "It really has nothing to do with the Osaka Expo," and even admitted, "Yep, it's a loss-leader product; we just wanted to try making it." Each piece sells for only 290 yen, making it a definite money-loser, and customers are limited to one per person.
Despite the buzz, some netizens found it a bit too terrifying, exclaiming: "This is a straight-up SAN check (Cthulhu fans know the drill)," "The design is too creepy, I don't think I can eat it," and "This dish totally inherited some legendary bloodline, LOL."
Regardless, the dish has become a viral sensation thanks to its unique look, with many people eager to make a pilgrimage to try it. However, the Akihabara meat sushi spot warns that this is a limited-time offering, so if you're interested, you'll need to keep an eye on their official X (formerly Twitter) for updates!
via： togetter