I've had this served to me, accidentally, in Forest Hills, NY. There's a sushi restaurant there the offers live scallops. I didn't know this, and ordered scallops, because I love (regular) scallop sushi.
The chef informed me he was out of scallops, but he did have razor clams. OK, I said, sure, that sounds fine. While I was waiting, I got to thinking: Razor clams are nothing like scallops. Why is he offering them to me as a substitute? Checking the menu, I saw their specialty was live scallops.
Just about then, the chef put a plate in front of me with two squirming clams on it.
The chef informed me he was out of scallops, but he did have razor clams. OK, I said, sure, that sounds fine. While I was waiting, I got to thinking: Razor clams are nothing like scallops. Why is he offering them to me as a substitute? Checking the menu, I saw their specialty was live scallops.
Just about then, the chef put a plate in front of me with two squirming clams on it.
They were delicious.