Theres a dinner 80kms from my house. I ordered fish and chips I ended up with two 1 ft crispy pieces of fish. I was shocked how big the fish was. It was so good and crispy.
When the english breakfast arrives and you see Chris is about to go in on it and then realizes that there is talk that needs to be done. The way he puts away the utensils in disappointment made me smirk ^^
@@JunkFoodJapan Being someone's dad is more a state of mind than it is a physical age. You 100% give off "Cool dad" vibes (meant with the utmost respect).
to be fair its the hub, i wouldnt eat there, snacks or small things sure, but not dinner. And when in Japan its fun trying everything out even things like The Hub
Thank you so much to Chris for bringing me here. This channel is ultra underrated. I can see the similarities with Abroad in Japan, but with your own personality and twist. You’re a very funny guy and SO charismatic. Subbed and ready to watch your whole channel
Most of the audience have no idea that Nicholas Pettas (older guy) was a fierce and fearless K-1 (professional marshal arts) fighter standing against far bigger champions and other world class peers. A kind of legend in Japan. Anyway the golden rule regarding fish & chips is that you must start eating it within 60 seconds of it being out of the deep fryer. You will not be disappointed insofar as this rule is met particularly in Japan where fish of all kinds with sushi-grade freshness is available wherever you go.
Yes I spotted him as the Kyokushinkai Karate Guy straight away. I watched him as he went through his own hip replacement physio. His video really helped me with my hip recovery program. Seems a lovely bloke.
He randomly popped up in my recommendations and after a few minutes I had to do some digging on him because I couldn't make out his accent. He has one heck of a background!
@@daboydudus3912 He fought not only Badr Hari but also Alexey Ignashov, both two meter giants arguably the strongest and most talented K-1 fighters meaning the strongest martial artists on earth (though Hari is a bit too mean in character) along with Peter Aerts and Jérôme Le Banner et al. It's not that he won all those bouts but his fighting spirits were certainly most inspiring.
It's just past 10:00am in the UK, Playing this video I really want fish and chips! The Hobgoblin looks like a chain of pubs in the UK called Wetherspoons, the pubs are named after interesting places and events in British history. Glad to see that Cider is beginning to make his way into Japan. I live about 30 minutes away from where Thatchers is produced in the UK (Somerset) it's nice to see it featured. I'm glad you enjoyed the Great British staple that is fish and chips, the fish batter sounded fantastic! Yet another great video!
Hobgoblin is the name of the beer brewed by the whychwood brewery in Witney Oxfordshire, where I live, I'm guessing that this place has permission to use its name, they produce some really good ales and beer, I would definitely recommend trying their Ruby beer 👍
@@giantrobot67 I'm betting they don't and they are just using Hobgoblins posters and stuff because they know the beer manufacturer will never pursue them.
I get why you think that but it looks a lot better to me than most Wetherspoons and the quality and size of the food looks a lot better too. I won't ever eat in W'spoons but I definitely will go to that place when I'm there in a few weeks (I'm staying nearby) and will try all 3 of those meals - on separate visits! I just remembered I've been to the Hobgoblin before but I didn't eat anything that time.
Hobgoblin is mind blowing ! That menu is impressive and I've NEVER seen fish & chips like that ! Even Gordon Ramsey's fish & chips is not even that close here in Las Vegas.
The first time I came to Vegas I stumbled upon a Hobgoblin bar in the actual airport, I ordered a beer and told him it is brewed in my local town so he gave it to me for free, which was nice.
As a Brit, I feel like this guy should have his passport revoked after he said doesn't like mushy peas and clearly couldn't immediately identify tartar sauce. He also didn't even bat an eye that there was no form of sausage or black pudding with the full English. Clearly an imposter.
That was class, great banter from two brilliant RUclipsrs. As an expat myself its great to enjoy the local food but sometimes its the familiar taste of home that comforts you. You guys went to some great spots.
Can you get hold of the goods for a roast dinner in Japan? Roast potatoes Yorkshire puddings Brussel Sprouts Back bacon Irish Sausages Etc. I don't think I could do KFC on Christmas Id be planning all year to do an authentic Christmas dinner 🍽️
@@GiordanoBruno42 I’m thinking of spending a year in Japan during uni, and my biggest concern is how I’ll be able to eat roast dinner. We honestly need to do a research paper on the logistics behind a Japanese roast dinner
I had the big fish 'n chips at The Hobgoblin before and I didn't realize how big it was since Japanese sizes are smaller and I figured it was gonna be a small filet instead of bite-sized fish bits, and I was in complete shock when the waitress gave me that monstrous plate! Tasted great though!
Fish and chips used to be served in newspaper, it started in the second world war because of paper rations, but by the mid 1980s it was decided it was unsafe for the food to come into contact with newsprint without a greaseproof paper liner. Nowadays they're mostly served in plain paper. I think some places used fake newspaper wrappers for a while? I miss it, I remember the smell of newsprint blending with the vinegar adding some extra aroma to the dish.
Your best episode yet. The repeated editors notes were a real bugbear previously but the one you included made me laugh out loud! Great job. I feel like as an editor you're really maturing your craft. Assets used look great, this episode had real energy about it and I really enjoyed it. It deserves all the views it will get.
That first fish& chips is exactly like the one I had at a tiny underground "Irish" bar in Tokyo a couple of months ago. Was my first trip and I just had to see what the Japanese take on fish&chips was like...great to see you can get more proper-looking ones!
Im going to LOVE this video i can already tell. Thanks Mr. Broad for introducing me to a new creator! I love Japan and I love food so its a win win for me. Excited to check out your other content too.
Love the energy and the video Nick! Had to give Chris the ITADAKIMASU experience! Also, I feel bad for the editor having to UMAI Chris every time he speaks 😆
Absolutely amazed there is a Hobgoblin pub in Tokyo. It's one of my favourite breweries. No 2 felt like a standard Chip Shop aesthetic (which is good for Japan) but 3 blows my mind it exists in Tokyo. Probably my perfect homesickness cure if I ever lived there.
Tnx Chris and Ryotaro, you bring him back to the light way of force, after hell of shorts and tik-toks, we can again engoy great performance in normal videos. %)
Can't believe I've been missing out on this channel. Seems like a great time. Currently planning a second trip to Japan with the family for next year and we might just get a little slice of the UK when we get there as well thanks to this video.
Glad you left the best for last. Went to the Hub on my first trip in 2011, and never again. In 2014 I found the Hobgoblin by accident in Shibuya and loved it. I go there every time I’m in Tokyo now and the food I’ve had there has always been good.
Wychwoods are amazing. Hobgoblin is their most famous but they have an incredible variety of other drinks. I visited their brewery back when I used to be a pub landlord in the 90’s
Honestly, I'm jealous of Japan. They have some proper British restaurants, can't really find those in the states Lol. Always craving proper fish'n chips and bangers and mash, never can find any places that have it. British food is underrated I swear
You'd think that, in a country like Japan, they'd be able to get Fish and chips right every time. They've got great fish, they know a thing or two about deep-frying thing in batter, and the potatoes are quite nice too! But I guess that you can find bad places anywhere. At the very least the food in the last two places looked quite delicious! I shudder to think how much effort it must have been to burn all those calories, though, hahaha.
Just from the vibe of the drinks menu being 4x the size of the food menu and the fact that it came out so fast, you just know they don't actually want to serve food there lmao. For all we know the cook only works the early shift and they just keep the food under heat lamps or in the microwave until some unknowing poor soul orders it.
Speaking as an Aussie that has enjoyed most of his experiences in Japan, I do love the wonderful dynamics between you 2 gents. As for. the book, I'll certainly think about ordering a copy. I'll subscribed, which I'm guessing will start generating more episodes to watch & enjoy.
Im from Northumberland now living in Australia, my wife is from yokohama. I mentioned malins to her, but we haven't been it would seem weird eating fish and chip's in Japan. Maybe next visit.
OH MY GOD the Hobgoblin is still going!!! Remember visiting in...2006 and chatting with the landlord Wychwood literally parachuted in from a pub in the UK to manage the place. Loved the place!
Really? I lived 10 years in Ikebukuro when I first came here back in 1991 I used to go and eat the samples in the B1 of that place. It was awesome to get free cake samples when I couldn't afford it
@@JunkFoodJapan The Marlins has been there for about three years at Seibu. I haven’t been for awhile, but the roof garden is a good spot for a beer and some chips.
ALWAYS amazing when some of my favorite Japanese content creators get together! So cool to see you just hang with your friends! ARIGATO TOMODACHI!!! 🙌🏻🙏🏻
At least you get Sarsons vinegar!! Can't get that where I am in Southern Europe 😭😭 I actually brought two bottles back with me when I went back home to the UK for a visit in July 😆
18:56 as a brit who has been making fried breakfasts for 30 years rule 1: pls always fry the bread in oil, dont toast it in a toaster, rule 2: use peeled tomatoes, rule 3: after some cooking, get the oil which has already cooked the bacon and peeled tomatoes and use it to cook the fried toast. the oil should be red from the tomatoe, that bacon oil mixed in the tomatoe juices will create the yummiest fried bread youve ever had.
3:20 this has to be some Picasso level art. She gives you the glass and it looks like a normal sized glass then when you grab it your mind instantly turns it into a mini glass haha
Wow, really interesting to see the Hobgoblin! It was literally a pub in central Oxford, the sign outside with the green colouring and yellow lettering looks just like the Oxford pub had as well! The pub is still open today but it's been renamed as the St Aldate's Tavern, I assume because they dropped the Wychwood partnership. Cool to see the name survives in some way. Also, as someone from England I especially appreciate 15:49 with "Now you can get your bollocks in a bottle"
The fish and chip place we grew up going to (town in Ontario Canada) used actual newspaper. It’s the only place I’ve known that uses real newspaper. Been to other decent places but they use food wrap printed like newspaper. ITS NOT THE SAME. Hobgoblin looks like the pubs we go to here. And I’m a cider girl. My friend also loves cider. It’s big here in Ontario. We have a bunch of craft breweries that do cider and there’s craft cider brewers. One in Toronto is very good, brickworks. My grandfathers English breakfast growing up (in England in the country in a small village) had the egg, tomato and the toast fried in the bacon grease. Which sounds like the greatest thing ever.
@@JunkFoodJapan It's definitely the taste of home. My son moved to New England from the UK, and he's got a stash of proper baked beans for his fry ups. Hasn't found anywhere doing Sunday roasts in CT, though they do have a local chippy that's not too bad. So he does his English breakfasts and Sunday dinners at home from scratch (aside from the beans!).
Loved the energy from all the Abroad in Japan videos, haven't watch many of yours. Liked this one until I knew you're Danish.. Love from Sweden! Have my sub!
Yeah TOMODACHI and you are welcome here. Our goal is to hit 100,000 this year so your vote is just one step closer. Feel free to share with your friends and family
Great episode this one, Nic! Really cracked me up! Love the fact that Angela doesn't even flinch when the yelling begins 😂! Nerves of steel, or good earplugs?
Two absolutely enthralling personalities coming together to captivate and entertain the Japanophile's of RUclips... I love it, even more than the fish and chips in that second joint you frequented (and a tad more than the first...yuck). I also loved Nicholas Pettas' Blue Eyed Samurai book, which I read to my kids, chapter by chapter, as a bed time story... inspirational to day the least (as was Judd Reid's version).... I will certainly be dragging my arse out of bed to get on down to the bookstore to purchase a copy of Abroad in Japan, first thing in the morning... or maybe the afternoon, depending on how long this exquisite bottle of Caribbean spiced rum lasts and when my evening draws to an end...
Be interesting if you come to the UK to not only try fish and chips here but to try the frozen cook it at home fish and chips to see if even that is better than the Hub.
Hej from Denmark I got Broads book. Been a fan of him for many years now. Didnt know you were a Dane and make great videos. You got a new sub from now on :)
Fish nuggets with lumps of potatoes, yum! lol. You can't beat British fish and chips. It's a skill to create fish and chips, that's been developed over centuries. Freshly cooked, now that's a serious YUM! [Edit] OK I'm genuinely impressed with the HobGoblins full English breakfast, roast dinner, and fish and chips. I would have tried very hard (and failed) to wolf down every one of those meals.
its such a basic bloody thing to do, my partner whos peruvian, never had aussie fish and chips in her life, first attempts egged floured battered fish and crispy cooked chips. so so sooo simple. But the idiots that buy our cafes and takeaway stores in australia cant manage it. 😢 sad.
I love your enthusiasm and energy, would you do an episode exploring your favorite nostalgic restaurants from when you came to japan for the first time and if you could get Jesse Enkamp on Junk Food Japan, that would be awesome or your old cohost from Imagine Nation Chiaki Horan as well.
Yeah that is the collaboration I am waiting for, @jesseenkamp when are you coming to Japan? We already spoke about it and I will do something when the opportunity arises. I love his content
this video made me realize that theres a fish you're "supposed" to use for fish and chips - in Canada its normally haddock or perch, not cod. also served with coleslaw and a slice of buttered bread/bun most of the time (and thick cut fries ofc)
JUNK FOOD JAPAN. Since 1962.
Delighted that the food quality went up dramatically after that disastrous start. Thanks for having me on the show man!
LoL 😂 yeah you just made me 60 years old! But it was so much fun Dr. Broad what’s up next for us ?
geesh man how long until you stop plugging your bloody book! lol
The fry up was missing some black pudding and tattie scone Chris 😂
Love the collabs with Mr. Affable. Subscriber earned! 😅
Theres a dinner 80kms from my house. I ordered fish and chips I ended up with two 1 ft crispy pieces of fish. I was shocked how big the fish was. It was so good and crispy.
@9:35 I bet Chris died a little inside when the counter girl replied in perfect English after hearing him do the Japanese accent. I know I did lmao
That clip has been posted trash taste Reddit
xD it was hilarious!
Bruh poor chris
Read this as that part was playing, I died of second hand cringe.
Why? Fuckin geebag
Angela in the background attempting to not burst out laughing is the best part of this episode.
i didnt notice till the itadakimasu lmaoo
Also her continuing to read Chris's book lmfao.
And drinking Punk IPA. Awesome.
I was laughing my a** of for her
I saw angela in the mt fuji video and here. Who is she? Is she like an assistant, manager? No idea
When the english breakfast arrives and you see Chris is about to go in on it and then realizes that there is talk that needs to be done. The way he puts away the utensils in disappointment made me smirk ^^
He couldn’t stop eating it. He absolutely loved it 😍
The pain of content creation!
Nice seeing Chris and his Dad going out for tea.
LoL 😂 I’m not that old yet TOMODACHI
@@JunkFoodJapan Hahaha, big love mate! 🤍
@@JunkFoodJapan Being someone's dad is more a state of mind than it is a physical age. You 100% give off "Cool dad" vibes (meant with the utmost respect).
first thing that crossed my mind when i saw the thumbnail
@@JunkFoodJapan bruh you are 50, he is what? 24? You are at his father's age lmao
You know the food is bad, when the drinks are the highlight 😂
to be fair its the hub, i wouldnt eat there, snacks or small things sure, but not dinner. And when in Japan its fun trying everything out even things like The Hub
you also know the drinks are a highlight when the food is bad. Prove me Wrong! my statement is better than yours and deserved 100 Likes
LOL
I agree
that food at the Hub was horrendous
Thank you so much to Chris for bringing me here. This channel is ultra underrated. I can see the similarities with Abroad in Japan, but with your own personality and twist. You’re a very funny guy and SO charismatic. Subbed and ready to watch your whole channel
Welcome aboard TOMODACHI. Feel free to hang around for more food stories
Most of the audience have no idea that Nicholas Pettas (older guy) was a fierce and fearless K-1 (professional marshal arts) fighter standing against far bigger champions and other world class peers. A kind of legend in Japan. Anyway the golden rule regarding fish & chips is that you must start eating it within 60 seconds of it being out of the deep fryer. You will not be disappointed insofar as this rule is met particularly in Japan where fish of all kinds with sushi-grade freshness is available wherever you go.
Cheers TOMODACHI and good tip on the eat it quickly
holy fuck he fought badr hari.... kudos
Yes I spotted him as the Kyokushinkai Karate Guy straight away. I watched him as he went through his own hip replacement physio. His video really helped me with my hip recovery program. Seems a lovely bloke.
He randomly popped up in my recommendations and after a few minutes I had to do some digging on him because I couldn't make out his accent. He has one heck of a background!
@@daboydudus3912 He fought not only Badr Hari but also Alexey Ignashov, both two meter giants arguably the strongest and most talented K-1 fighters meaning the strongest martial artists on earth (though Hari is a bit too mean in character) along with Peter Aerts and Jérôme Le Banner et al. It's not that he won all those bouts but his fighting spirits were certainly most inspiring.
‘Well it can’t get any worse than this’ - the highest level of optimism possible from a Brit 😅
But that was so true…
"its tartar sauce, old boy!" will live rent free in my head forever now 😂
It’s funny that Angela trying not to react at all in the background while reading makes it look like she’s thoroughly not enjoying Chris’ book lol
I love how your wife just sits in the background giggling to herself listening to two men talk about fish and chips. Best entertainment of the day.
i really like the high quality, non blurry shots of menus like @9:25 i love pausing and reading the menu. makes me feel even more "there"
holy shit the way chris switched to his regular accent with the waitress lmao 💀
"I'm going to sit here and do absolutely nothing."
-Christopher Broad
_Finally_ the man is doing what he's absolutely best at!
I love it when you bring on special guests. The best is seeing how they react to the ITADAKIMASU!
It's just past 10:00am in the UK, Playing this video I really want fish and chips! The Hobgoblin looks like a chain of pubs in the UK called Wetherspoons, the pubs are named after interesting places and events in British history. Glad to see that Cider is beginning to make his way into Japan. I live about 30 minutes away from where Thatchers is produced in the UK (Somerset) it's nice to see it featured. I'm glad you enjoyed the Great British staple that is fish and chips, the fish batter sounded fantastic! Yet another great video!
Hobgoblin is the name of the beer brewed by the whychwood brewery in Witney Oxfordshire, where I live, I'm guessing that this place has permission to use its name, they produce some really good ales and beer, I would definitely recommend trying their Ruby beer 👍
We used to have a hobgoblin in bath, I miss it dearly. Great pub
I think the original one in the UK closed down and now there are 2 here in Tokyo. This is the original place in Roppongi and the best one
@@giantrobot67 I'm betting they don't and they are just using Hobgoblins posters and stuff because they know the beer manufacturer will never pursue them.
I get why you think that but it looks a lot better to me than most Wetherspoons and the quality and size of the food looks a lot better too. I won't ever eat in W'spoons but I definitely will go to that place when I'm there in a few weeks (I'm staying nearby) and will try all 3 of those meals - on separate visits! I just remembered I've been to the Hobgoblin before but I didn't eat anything that time.
The Hobgoblin even got the incorrect apostrophe on the word PIZZA'S. A truly authentic British menu.😆
Two guys hang out and eat! This was great 👍
Chris' book is amazing! 10/10 would recommend buying. So many neat stories from his earlier years in Japan!
Hobgoblin is mind blowing ! That menu is impressive and I've NEVER seen fish & chips like that ! Even Gordon Ramsey's fish & chips is not even that close here in Las Vegas.
The first time I came to Vegas I stumbled upon a Hobgoblin bar in the actual airport, I ordered a beer and told him it is brewed in my local town so he gave it to me for free, which was nice.
great story! and nice share TOMODACHI
Getting brits review fish and chips is like my new favorite content
I've also liked how you included the clip where you make the order
As a Brit, I feel like this guy should have his passport revoked after he said doesn't like mushy peas and clearly couldn't immediately identify tartar sauce. He also didn't even bat an eye that there was no form of sausage or black pudding with the full English. Clearly an imposter.
That was class, great banter from two brilliant RUclipsrs. As an expat myself its great to enjoy the local food but sometimes its the familiar taste of home that comforts you. You guys went to some great spots.
I import food from the UK to Japan every christmas, it's become kind of a tradition for my wife & I. I get mince pies & Cadbury Heroes
Can you get hold of the goods for a roast dinner in Japan?
Roast potatoes
Yorkshire puddings
Brussel Sprouts
Back bacon
Irish Sausages
Etc.
I don't think I could do KFC on Christmas Id be planning all year to do an authentic Christmas dinner 🍽️
@@GiordanoBruno42 I’m thinking of spending a year in Japan during uni, and my biggest concern is how I’ll be able to eat roast dinner. We honestly need to do a research paper on the logistics behind a Japanese roast dinner
I had the big fish 'n chips at The Hobgoblin before and I didn't realize how big it was since Japanese sizes are smaller and I figured it was gonna be a small filet instead of bite-sized fish bits, and I was in complete shock when the waitress gave me that monstrous plate! Tasted great though!
It’s a great pub
Good to see Chris just gets more and more handsome
such huge improvement compared to last year
Fish and chips used to be served in newspaper, it started in the second world war because of paper rations, but by the mid 1980s it was decided it was unsafe for the food to come into contact with newsprint without a greaseproof paper liner. Nowadays they're mostly served in plain paper. I think some places used fake newspaper wrappers for a while? I miss it, I remember the smell of newsprint blending with the vinegar adding some extra aroma to the dish.
YESSSS! Long video so hyped! The Hobgoblin looks super fun and the food absolutely made up for that first place. Love the Angela cameo lol
She is good 👍
I love the little detail of the woman reading the Abroad in Japan book in the background. Advertising well done :D
Nick's wife?
That’s Angela my wife.
Cheers TOMODACHI FYI I only go by Nic
Your best episode yet. The repeated editors notes were a real bugbear previously but the one you included made me laugh out loud! Great job. I feel like as an editor you're really maturing your craft. Assets used look great, this episode had real energy about it and I really enjoyed it. It deserves all the views it will get.
Thank you for noticing the details, it makes me proud of the team behind the scenes too TOMODACHI
I used to go to the Hob many times. We would go there to watch the rugby. Good atmosphere. Good food. Good drinks. Good times.
We have been regulars for years
You and Chris are such a great combo! Defiently some Danish genes showing with all that alcohol !
I can handle my 🍺
Always good to see you helping out the small channels like Chris's.
LoL 😂 there is a reason he is Dr. Broad
You bought the happy hour set that’s why those fish and chips in the HUB were “elf” size.
There is only 1 HUB in Roppongi.
This channel is so much fun! Thanks for sharing so many fun adventures with us!
You are welcome TOMODACHI
So basically, Japan does Wetherspoons? :D
Loved the advert to watch the Ashes at the Hobgoblin. That'd seem pretty cool.
haven't watched in a hot minute and man that new intro CLEAN 👍
TOMODACHI !!!!
Always the best when Chris is with you.
BoooooM
As a British man I love this video and the new anime intro is amazing!
thank you TOMODACHI
The atmosphere of hobgoblin was so cool, really like the collab videos with Chris.
That first fish& chips is exactly like the one I had at a tiny underground "Irish" bar in Tokyo a couple of months ago. Was my first trip and I just had to see what the Japanese take on fish&chips was like...great to see you can get more proper-looking ones!
Im going to LOVE this video i can already tell. Thanks Mr. Broad for introducing me to a new creator! I love Japan and I love food so its a win win for me. Excited to check out your other content too.
Love the energy and the video Nick! Had to give Chris the ITADAKIMASU experience! Also, I feel bad for the editor having to UMAI Chris every time he speaks 😆
He just had to right ! It’s fun
Great channel! I am finding it for the first time today. Looking forward to more content in the future.
And you are welcome TOMODACHI feel free to binge watch it all and share with your friends and family
Absolutely amazed there is a Hobgoblin pub in Tokyo. It's one of my favourite breweries. No 2 felt like a standard Chip Shop aesthetic (which is good for Japan) but 3 blows my mind it exists in Tokyo. Probably my perfect homesickness cure if I ever lived there.
Thank you TOMODACHI
Tnx Chris and Ryotaro, you bring him back to the light way of force, after hell of shorts and tik-toks, we can again engoy great performance in normal videos. %)
Your support is always appreciated TOMODACHI
Always have been a fan of Chris and the Trash Taste boys, how did I not know of this channel it's fantastic!
Cheers TOMODACHI and welcome over here
Can't believe I've been missing out on this channel. Seems like a great time. Currently planning a second trip to Japan with the family for next year and we might just get a little slice of the UK when we get there as well thanks to this video.
You are welcome and welcome here on the channel
Ah, Malins! Being Scottish, I've had the very best of fish & chips, back home. But Malins does fill the hole whenever I get my fish & chips craving!
Top rating TOMODACHI
Ever been to Blue Lagoon in Glasgow? Favourite chip shop since they destroy it in salt and vinegar. Haven't been in a few years though.
@@jamesmccomb9525 Im not even sure if its still there, i know it was under the Central Station bridge, you get some good food in there.
Glad you left the best for last.
Went to the Hub on my first trip in 2011, and never again. In 2014 I found the Hobgoblin by accident in Shibuya and loved it. I go there every time I’m in Tokyo now and the food I’ve had there has always been good.
Swing by Roppongi one next time
Wychwoods are amazing. Hobgoblin is their most famous but they have an incredible variety of other drinks. I visited their brewery back when I used to be a pub landlord in the 90’s
Honestly, I'm jealous of Japan. They have some proper British restaurants, can't really find those in the states Lol. Always craving proper fish'n chips and bangers and mash, never can find any places that have it. British food is underrated I swear
thats fine, cos there isnt any there either lol, did u not hear them say how bad it is?
@@Kcii-99 They said only the first one was bad?
@@Kcii-99 did you finish the video?
@@laethe230 bro didn’t finish the video
Oh for sure. Underrated because it's usually so badly done (speaking as a brit), but good Fish and Chips etc... can be amazing.
You'd think that, in a country like Japan, they'd be able to get Fish and chips right every time. They've got great fish, they know a thing or two about deep-frying thing in batter, and the potatoes are quite nice too! But I guess that you can find bad places anywhere. At the very least the food in the last two places looked quite delicious!
I shudder to think how much effort it must have been to burn all those calories, though, hahaha.
You're right but they'd be working in a tempura restaurant instead of a fish n chips shop.
Just from the vibe of the drinks menu being 4x the size of the food menu and the fact that it came out so fast, you just know they don't actually want to serve food there lmao. For all we know the cook only works the early shift and they just keep the food under heat lamps or in the microwave until some unknowing poor soul orders it.
The real real secret to GOOD Fish and Chips is that it has to be fried in Beef Dripping
@@markylon Too right!
Is that real? It sounds awesome
Speaking as an Aussie that has enjoyed most of his experiences in Japan, I do love the wonderful dynamics between you 2 gents. As for. the book, I'll certainly think about ordering a copy.
I'll subscribed, which I'm guessing will start generating more episodes to watch & enjoy.
Hey welcome TOMODACHI and of course there will be more food stories coming soon
I’m not a fan of chippy food but that 2nd place looked authentic (except for the little dish of healthy stuff).
Mushy peas is part of the experience maybe a pea fritter would of topped it.
That roast dinner definitely needed more gravy to dip your yorkie and roasties in. The hobgoblin food looked delectable chefs kiss.
You know it's a good episode when Angela is seen within.... trying not to burst out with laughter hahaha
Love this video! Thanks for making it guys
Im from Northumberland now living in Australia, my wife is from yokohama. I mentioned malins to her, but we haven't been it would seem weird eating fish and chip's in Japan. Maybe next visit.
OH MY GOD the Hobgoblin is still going!!! Remember visiting in...2006 and chatting with the landlord Wychwood literally parachuted in from a pub in the UK to manage the place. Loved the place!
Yeah that place will last forever unless they tear down the building !
I laugh so hard when you said "Guacamole right?" 😂
had no idea what it was... LOL
There was an Irish bar in Shinjuku last time I was there that did pretty good fish n chips and Guinness.
Ordering a liter of beer at lunchtime, the Danishness is showing.
SKAAAL
SKÅÅÅL!@@JunkFoodJapan
This video cracked me up! I noticed Angela sat at a table near the bar.
There’s a Marlins at the roof garden at Seibu Department Store, in Ikebukuro.
Really? I lived 10 years in Ikebukuro when I first came here back in 1991 I used to go and eat the samples in the B1 of that place. It was awesome to get free cake samples when I couldn't afford it
@@JunkFoodJapan The Marlins has been there for about three years at Seibu. I haven’t been for awhile, but the roof garden is a good spot for a beer and some chips.
When it comes to cider, my favorites are Bulmers and Thatchers.
i love this guy im gld he collabed with chris now ima binge this youtube channel
And you are welcome here TOMODACHI!!!
@@JunkFoodJapan ARIGATO GOZAIMASU 🙇♂️
It’s always funny seeing Chris react to your ITADAKIMASU!!!!!
Seeing you two together is always fun :)
And, honestly, Chris' book is pretty good.
My book is being released soon!
The legendary boxing combo is back!
And smashing it !
ALWAYS amazing when some of my favorite Japanese content creators get together! So cool to see you just hang with your friends! ARIGATO TOMODACHI!!! 🙌🏻🙏🏻
Thank you TOMODACHI it’s just fun hanging out with Dr. Chris and a camera
At least you get Sarsons vinegar!! Can't get that where I am in Southern Europe 😭😭 I actually brought two bottles back with me when I went back home to the UK for a visit in July 😆
18:56 as a brit who has been making fried breakfasts for 30 years rule 1: pls always fry the bread in oil, dont toast it in a toaster, rule 2: use peeled tomatoes, rule 3: after some cooking, get the oil which has already cooked the bacon and peeled tomatoes and use it to cook the fried toast. the oil should be red from the tomatoe, that bacon oil mixed in the tomatoe juices will create the yummiest fried bread youve ever had.
YOu had me at Bacon fried bread... TOMODACHI now I am hungry
3:20 this has to be some Picasso level art. She gives you the glass and it looks like a normal sized glass then when you grab it your mind instantly turns it into a mini glass haha
I have huge hands
Wow, really interesting to see the Hobgoblin! It was literally a pub in central Oxford, the sign outside with the green colouring and yellow lettering looks just like the Oxford pub had as well! The pub is still open today but it's been renamed as the St Aldate's Tavern, I assume because they dropped the Wychwood partnership. Cool to see the name survives in some way. Also, as someone from England I especially appreciate 15:49 with "Now you can get your bollocks in a bottle"
Great share TOMODACHI
The fish and chip place we grew up going to (town in Ontario Canada) used actual newspaper. It’s the only place I’ve known that uses real newspaper. Been to other decent places but they use food wrap printed like newspaper. ITS NOT THE SAME.
Hobgoblin looks like the pubs we go to here. And I’m a cider girl. My friend also loves cider. It’s big here in Ontario. We have a bunch of craft breweries that do cider and there’s craft cider brewers. One in Toronto is very good, brickworks.
My grandfathers English breakfast growing up (in England in the country in a small village) had the egg, tomato and the toast fried in the bacon grease. Which sounds like the greatest thing ever.
I guess it’s also the emotional attachment to the dish that makes it more appealing. Chris absolutely loved it
@@JunkFoodJapan It's definitely the taste of home. My son moved to New England from the UK, and he's got a stash of proper baked beans for his fry ups. Hasn't found anywhere doing Sunday roasts in CT, though they do have a local chippy that's not too bad. So he does his English breakfasts and Sunday dinners at home from scratch (aside from the beans!).
Val, it was a sad day when they banned newspaper from fish and chips in the UK. It really isn't the same without it.
That’s creative !
Loved the energy from all the Abroad in Japan videos, haven't watch many of yours. Liked this one until I knew you're Danish.. Love from Sweden!
Have my sub!
Yeah TOMODACHI and you are welcome here. Our goal is to hit 100,000 this year so your vote is just one step closer. Feel free to share with your friends and family
Great episode this one, Nic! Really cracked me up! Love the fact that Angela doesn't even flinch when the yelling begins 😂! Nerves of steel, or good earplugs?
Thanks TOMODACHI she is totally used to it. FYI I only go by Nic
@@JunkFoodJapan Sorry for the misspelling Nic; fixed it and will remember for future interactions 🙂!
Thank you and appreciate it it TOMODACHI, it’s just strange to see Nic with a K as it feels like you are talking about someone else.
Made the same mistake. But imagine in the karaoke booth, Nic K (😉 jk, P) and the Angry Sendai Man
I kinda like hearing them speaking in Japanese. Kinda seeing how comfortable or not they are. Plus! We get to learn how to order!
Been to the hobgoblin some days ago, its quite expensive but you can have a good time and me expats and so on. So i recommend!
bro you can tell Chris is in heaven with that full english by just how little he talks while eating it
😂
Asphalt cider, that explains the state of our roads😂😂
Two absolutely enthralling personalities coming together to captivate and entertain the Japanophile's of RUclips... I love it, even more than the fish and chips in that second joint you frequented (and a tad more than the first...yuck).
I also loved Nicholas Pettas' Blue Eyed Samurai book, which I read to my kids, chapter by chapter, as a bed time story... inspirational to day the least (as was Judd Reid's version)....
I will certainly be dragging my arse out of bed to get on down to the bookstore to purchase a copy of Abroad in Japan, first thing in the morning... or maybe the afternoon, depending on how long this exquisite bottle of Caribbean spiced rum lasts and when my evening draws to an end...
Nice share TOMODACHI, have you tried mixing that run with some ginger beer ?
Be interesting if you come to the UK to not only try fish and chips here but to try the frozen cook it at home fish and chips to see if even that is better than the Hub.
Hej from Denmark
I got Broads book. Been a fan of him for many years now.
Didnt know you were a Dane and make great videos.
You got a new sub from now on :)
Tak skal du have min Ven.
The last fish n chips looked tasty with tarter sauce! Awesome video!
IT'S HUGE but yummy
So happy I found your channel I love anything about Japan! Great video
CooL and you are welcome here TOMODACHI
Fish nuggets with lumps of potatoes, yum! lol.
You can't beat British fish and chips. It's a skill to create fish and chips, that's been developed over centuries.
Freshly cooked, now that's a serious YUM!
[Edit] OK I'm genuinely impressed with the HobGoblins full English breakfast, roast dinner, and fish and chips.
I would have tried very hard (and failed) to wolf down every one of those meals.
its such a basic bloody thing to do, my partner whos peruvian, never had aussie fish and chips in her life, first attempts egged floured battered fish and crispy cooked chips. so so sooo simple. But the idiots that buy our cafes and takeaway stores in australia cant manage it. 😢 sad.
Keep up the great content Nic!
They dont wrap fish and chips in newspaper nowadays since it isnt exactly paper and the inks are quite toxic nowadays.
It's my favourite couple again ! Chris and his sugar daddy on their adventures ! 🎉 /j
Great video !
LoL 😂 you had me at sugar daddy
Such a banger episode. Mashed the like button immediately after watching it.
GOCHISOUSAMA DESU !
"its sacrilegious, but ill drink it anyway! Huehuehuehue 🥴" that was funny at the end lolol
I'm Greek and I think the full English breakfast is what humanity needs to progress.
Welcome here TOMODACHI
Highpoints - Angela in the background starting Chris' book and Chris demolishing the full English breakfast! I now want a full English!
That Sunday roast is PERFECT
I love your enthusiasm and energy, would you do an episode exploring your favorite nostalgic restaurants from when you came to japan for the first time and if you could get Jesse Enkamp on Junk Food Japan, that would be awesome or your old cohost from Imagine Nation Chiaki Horan as well.
Yeah that is the collaboration I am waiting for, @jesseenkamp when are you coming to Japan? We already spoke about it and I will do something when the opportunity arises. I love his content
I'm glad Nick collaborates with smaller RUclipsrs like Mr. Affable Man
Right. You gotta take the next generation under your wing
this video made me realize that theres a fish you're "supposed" to use for fish and chips - in Canada its normally haddock or perch, not cod. also served with coleslaw and a slice of buttered bread/bun most of the time (and thick cut fries ofc)
I was like isn't that his wife in the first shot? Must be fun watching these lads make a video.
LoL 😂 she just wanted to tag along
Yeah it’s hilarious !😅
Lol always nice seeing you collab with Dr. Broad.