Behind the Counter at a Local Japanese Tempura Restaurant

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  • Опубликовано: 24 фев 2022
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    This Tokyo hidden gem is a Japanese family owned Edo style Tempura restaurant, named Tempura Mikaku, located in the backstreets of Roppongi, one of Tokyo’s busiest night spots. This Japanese food restaurant has been in business since 1931. Originally opened in Nihonbashi, it later relocated to Roppongi which is only a 3 minutes walk from exit 3 of Roppongi station. This hidden gem tempura restaurant also has a unique way of firing their tempura, with drumsticks. The owner and head chef, a former jazz drummer, is the one who started this. Apparently, regular chopsticks are much thinner and eventually break after so many washings, while drumsticks are made out of a hickory which is very strong and hard so it lasts much longer over time. This is a behind the counter view of what really happens at a Japanese cuisine tempura restaurant as they setup and prepare the meals.
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  • @PaolofromTOKYO
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    • @ropro9817
      @ropro9817 2 года назад +7

      Wow, 75 and he's still kicking ass! I'm much younger than he is and I don't have half his energy... 😅
      Great video, Paolo! ❤

    • @ropro9817
      @ropro9817 2 года назад +2

      Ohhh, Paolo, how about a tour of that katsuobushi factory next time? 🤠

    • @sudipdutta4479
      @sudipdutta4479 2 года назад +1

      Do more"day in the life" video series 🤗!!!@paolo

    • @roshanverma6526
      @roshanverma6526 2 года назад

      Please make the day in the life video of Indian students in japan or any things about Indian. Indian ❤Japan

    • @harshakalluri4455
      @harshakalluri4455 2 года назад

      Is there any vegetation signature dishes in Japan? Please do a vegetarian video 🥺

  • @Preske
    @Preske 2 года назад +4418

    man, this is so different from all those corporate shops. you can feel the love for their shop and profession in this family owned restaurant. i would love to eat there rather than chain resto's

    • @yosukekimeno5379
      @yosukekimeno5379 2 года назад +1

      no comment intresting...

    • @DanKxxx
      @DanKxxx 2 года назад +26

      There are a ton of these in Japan which is really cool. They work so hard to make everything by hand.

    • @bry120
      @bry120 2 года назад

      Love? U right?

    • @JESUSCHRIST-ONLYWAYTOHEAVEN
      @JESUSCHRIST-ONLYWAYTOHEAVEN 2 года назад +1

      JESUS KNOCKS ON YOUR HEART AND LONGS FOR YOU TO ANSWER! HE DOESN'T WANT
      TO SEE ANYONE PERISH INTO HELL. GOD LOVES YOU SO HE GIVES YOU FREE
      WILL AND A CHOICE TO ACCEPT HIM OR REJECT HIM. TO LOVE HIM OR TO LOVE
      SIN/THIS WORLD. CALL UPON JESUS & ASK HIM TO FORGIVE YOUR SINS!
      SURRENDER YOUR WILL & YOUR LIFE TO HIM AND HE WILL GIVE YOU ETERNAL
      LIFE IN HEAVEN! PICTURE YOUR BEST DAY ON EARTH TIMES A BILLION FOR
      ETERNITY, THAT'S HEAVEN! NOW PICTURE YOUR WORST DAY ON EARTH TIMES A
      BILLION FOR ETERNITY, THAT'S HELL! HE WILL GIVE YOU WHAT YOU WANT SO IF
      YOU REJECT HIM YOU WILL BE SEPARATED FROM HIM & HIS BLESSINGS
      (LOVE, PEACE, JOY, HOPE, REST, ETC). IN HELL YOU WILL BE ALONE WITHOUT
      GOD OR PEOPLE, YOU WILL BE HOPELESS, YOU WILL BE IN DESPAIR & AGONY
      FOREVER!
      GOD'S STANDARD FOR HEAVEN IS PERFECTION AND ONLY JESUS
      (THE SON OF GOD/GOD IN THE FLESH) LIVED THAT PERFECT LIFE! HE LAID
      DOWN HIS LIFE & TOOK THE WRATH OF THE FATHER ON THE CROSS FOR YOUR
      SINS! GOD IS JUST SO HE MUST PUNISH SIN & HE IS HOLY SO NO SIN CAN
      ENTER HIS KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. IF YOU ARE IN CHRIST ON JUDGEMENT DAY GOD
      WILL SEE YOU AS HIS PERFECT SON (SINLESS SINCE YOUR SINS ARE COVERED BY
      JESUS' OFFERING). YOU CAN ALSO CHOOSE TO REJECT JESUS' GIFT/SACRIFICE
      & PAY FOR YOUR OWN SIN WITH DEATH (HELL) BUT THAT SEEMS PRETTY
      FOOLISH! GOD SEES & HEARS EVERYTHING YOU HAVE SAID & DONE. YOU
      WONT WIN AN ARGUMENT ON JUDGEMENT DAY & YOU CANT DEFEND ANY OF YOUR
      SINS TO HIM. WE'RE ALL GUILTY WITHOUT ACCEPTING JESUS' SACRIFICE FOR
      OUR SINS!
      MUHAMMAD DIDN'T DIE FOR YOUR SINS, BUDDHA DIDN'T
      DIE FOR YOUR SINS, NO PASTOR/PRIEST/MARY OR SAINT DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO
      IDOLS OR FALSE GODS DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO ACTOR OR CELEBRITY DIED FOR
      YOUR SINS, NO ATHLETE OR POLITICIAN DIED FOR YOUR SINS!
      JESUS CHRIST ALONE DIED FOR YOUR SINS & WAS RESURRECTED FROM THE GRAVE!
      HE IS ALIVE & COMING BACK VERY SOON (THESE ARE END TIMES) WITH
      JUDGEMENT! PREPARE YOURSELVES, TURN FROM SIN & RUN TO JESUS! IT'S
      NOT ABOUT RELIGION, TITHING, CHURCH... IT STARTS WITH ASKING HIM TO
      FORGIVE YOUR SINS & INVITING HIM INTO YOUR HEART/LIFE, SURRENDER ALL
      TO HIM! IT'S ABOUT A RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR CREATOR. HE KNOWS YOUR
      PAIN & TROUBLES, TALK TO HIM LIKE A BEST FRIEND! ASK HIM TO REVEAL
      HIMSELF TO YOU & HELP YOU TO BELIEVE IF YOU DOUBT! DON'T WAIT TO
      CRY OUT! NO ONE IS PROMISED TOMORROW! HE LONGS FOR YOU TO INVITE HIM
      IN, HE LOVES YOU MORE THAN ANY PERSON EVER COULD, HE CREATED YOU!
      Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."-John 14:6
      "But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven."-Matthew 10:33
      “For the wages of sin is death (hell), but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord”-Romans 6:23

    • @carlosparra8976
      @carlosparra8976 2 года назад

      i know! those corporate shops are so much better!

  • @weirdshibainu
    @weirdshibainu 2 года назад +3082

    It's refreshing to see a culture that doesn't consider senior age as a liability, but as an asset

    • @joelshajan8706
      @joelshajan8706 2 года назад +163

      When half your population is over 40,old becomes the new norm

    • @93SupaFly
      @93SupaFly 2 года назад +44

      it will be sad once they're not there anymore. Youngsters wont able to learn from them, or let alone do same stuff.

    • @michaelbeard8503
      @michaelbeard8503 2 года назад +94

      They are mostly healthy and humble, can't say the same for American elders.

    • @weirdshibainu
      @weirdshibainu 2 года назад +12

      @@SarcasticCynic except it's already a thing in the states. Most are done at age 50

    • @maruquijano4915
      @maruquijano4915 2 года назад +51

      i mean the chef is over qualified. he was once a head chef. he's probably there to enjoy his retirement.

  • @deputydawgoneit
    @deputydawgoneit 2 года назад +1618

    14:12 I will eternally respect any chef that can check the temperature of the oil with his bare finger.

    • @naoh8026
      @naoh8026 2 года назад +141

      and he said it's about 140 C HOLY

    • @BakaTaco
      @BakaTaco 2 года назад +116

      @@naoh8026 Just a mild temperature... SAID NO ONE EVER.

    • @rolando2700
      @rolando2700 2 года назад +53

      I work with at a pizza shop where we use a stone brick oven. Our temperature checker doesnt work so we have come to learn the flame and putting our finger on the oven to check the temp. At this point Im used to the burning of the 500-600 degree oven

    • @ketfoen
      @ketfoen 2 года назад +36

      Yup, he is a chef in godmode

    • @AB__30
      @AB__30 Год назад +30

      i went strait to the comments when i saw him
      do that LMAO

  • @anonfx6919
    @anonfx6919 2 года назад +504

    I love how Paolo does interviews he doesnt just ask questions about the resturaunt and the food but asks questions about each chef and workers like their hobbies and favorites this is really wholesome and doesnt feel like an interview anymore

  • @MrRamonLuiis
    @MrRamonLuiis 2 года назад +2242

    This shop has go to be one the most warmest and inviting places I've seen you visit in a while Paolo. Everyone is so quirky and full of personality, I feel like I would got for the delicious food and end up hanging around chatting hours after they closed 😂

    • @c.jarmstrong3111
      @c.jarmstrong3111 2 года назад +17

      Gotta love these kind of spots in Tokyo! Such a fun city

    • @kobzster06
      @kobzster06 2 года назад +10

      So true, everyone is so cheery and happy, their positive attitude is infectious.

    • @Fluterra
      @Fluterra 2 года назад +8

      Unfortunately, unless you speak Japanese, and go there often for a long time, they will never open up. So your dream of ‘chatting for hours after they are closed’ will not happen until you fulfill both conditions. They will be very friendly and polite though.

    • @pragmaticpuppy2715
      @pragmaticpuppy2715 2 года назад

      Look at these hard working old people have to wear those diapers in their mouths while the elite don't even have to wear them.

    • @c.jarmstrong3111
      @c.jarmstrong3111 2 года назад +8

      @@pragmaticpuppy2715 man why you gotta be like that?

  • @atulsachdeva1858
    @atulsachdeva1858 2 года назад +1271

    I love the chefs. I love the fact that they are "alive" at their age. I love the chemistry between owner and the chefs. It is evident that they have been working together for long. This was a great episode

    • @NazriB
      @NazriB 2 года назад

      Lies again? Hardcore Sex

    • @nickypoo52
      @nickypoo52 2 года назад +12

      They are so lively and young

    • @JESUSCHRIST-ONLYWAYTOHEAVEN
      @JESUSCHRIST-ONLYWAYTOHEAVEN 2 года назад

      JESUS KNOCKS ON YOUR HEART AND LONGS FOR YOU TO ANSWER! HE DOESN'T WANT
      TO SEE ANYONE PERISH INTO HELL. GOD LOVES YOU SO HE GIVES YOU FREE
      WILL AND A CHOICE TO ACCEPT HIM OR REJECT HIM. TO LOVE HIM OR TO LOVE
      SIN/THIS WORLD. CALL UPON JESUS & ASK HIM TO FORGIVE YOUR SINS!
      SURRENDER YOUR WILL & YOUR LIFE TO HIM AND HE WILL GIVE YOU ETERNAL
      LIFE IN HEAVEN! PICTURE YOUR BEST DAY ON EARTH TIMES A BILLION FOR
      ETERNITY, THAT'S HEAVEN! NOW PICTURE YOUR WORST DAY ON EARTH TIMES A
      BILLION FOR ETERNITY, THAT'S HELL! HE WILL GIVE YOU WHAT YOU WANT SO IF
      YOU REJECT HIM YOU WILL BE SEPARATED FROM HIM & HIS BLESSINGS
      (LOVE, PEACE, JOY, HOPE, REST, ETC). IN HELL YOU WILL BE ALONE WITHOUT
      GOD OR PEOPLE, YOU WILL BE HOPELESS, YOU WILL BE IN DESPAIR & AGONY
      FOREVER!
      GOD'S STANDARD FOR HEAVEN IS PERFECTION AND ONLY JESUS
      (THE SON OF GOD/GOD IN THE FLESH) LIVED THAT PERFECT LIFE! HE LAID
      DOWN HIS LIFE & TOOK THE WRATH OF THE FATHER ON THE CROSS FOR YOUR
      SINS! GOD IS JUST SO HE MUST PUNISH SIN & HE IS HOLY SO NO SIN CAN
      ENTER HIS KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. IF YOU ARE IN CHRIST ON JUDGEMENT DAY GOD
      WILL SEE YOU AS HIS PERFECT SON (SINLESS SINCE YOUR SINS ARE COVERED BY
      JESUS' OFFERING). YOU CAN ALSO CHOOSE TO REJECT JESUS' GIFT/SACRIFICE
      & PAY FOR YOUR OWN SIN WITH DEATH (HELL) BUT THAT SEEMS PRETTY
      FOOLISH! GOD SEES & HEARS EVERYTHING YOU HAVE SAID & DONE. YOU
      WONT WIN AN ARGUMENT ON JUDGEMENT DAY & YOU CANT DEFEND ANY OF YOUR
      SINS TO HIM. WE'RE ALL GUILTY WITHOUT ACCEPTING JESUS' SACRIFICE FOR
      OUR SINS!
      MUHAMMAD DIDN'T DIE FOR YOUR SINS, BUDDHA DIDN'T
      DIE FOR YOUR SINS, NO PASTOR/PRIEST/MARY OR SAINT DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO
      IDOLS OR FALSE GODS DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO ACTOR OR CELEBRITY DIED FOR
      YOUR SINS, NO ATHLETE OR POLITICIAN DIED FOR YOUR SINS!
      JESUS CHRIST ALONE DIED FOR YOUR SINS & WAS RESURRECTED FROM THE GRAVE!
      HE IS ALIVE & COMING BACK VERY SOON (THESE ARE END TIMES) WITH
      JUDGEMENT! PREPARE YOURSELVES, TURN FROM SIN & RUN TO JESUS! IT'S
      NOT ABOUT RELIGION, TITHING, CHURCH... IT STARTS WITH ASKING HIM TO
      FORGIVE YOUR SINS & INVITING HIM INTO YOUR HEART/LIFE, SURRENDER ALL
      TO HIM! IT'S ABOUT A RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR CREATOR. HE KNOWS YOUR
      PAIN & TROUBLES, TALK TO HIM LIKE A BEST FRIEND! ASK HIM TO REVEAL
      HIMSELF TO YOU & HELP YOU TO BELIEVE IF YOU DOUBT! DON'T WAIT TO
      CRY OUT! NO ONE IS PROMISED TOMORROW! HE LONGS FOR YOU TO INVITE HIM
      IN, HE LOVES YOU MORE THAN ANY PERSON EVER COULD, HE CREATED YOU!
      Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."-John 14:6
      "But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven."-Matthew 10:33
      “For the wages of sin is death (hell), but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord”-Romans 6:23

    • @classicpotato3352
      @classicpotato3352 2 года назад +27

      He looks young for a 75 old, and his spirit is youthful.

    • @socallawrence
      @socallawrence 2 года назад +5

      Took the words right out of my mouth

  • @danm5954
    @danm5954 2 года назад +772

    I ate here for lunch today and it was awesome! The guys and the restaurant ambience are just as authentic as they are in the video. The portions and taste are perfect, I don’t think I can get chain tendon ever again, can’t recommend this place enough!!!

    • @Lara-vo6rp
      @Lara-vo6rp 2 года назад +34

      thats so awesome! Hopefully someday I hope i'll get to visit the place!

    • @kaonashi93
      @kaonashi93 Год назад +8

      I hope my like and comment will make you visit and eat there again. 🙏

    • @NurseNelson
      @NurseNelson Год назад +2

      I am going to Tokyo next month so I hope they will be open Golden week 🤞🏻🙏🏽

    • @markylon
      @markylon Год назад

      I will go here too soon, do you speak Japanese, how did you manage speaking English?

    • @danm5954
      @danm5954 Год назад +7

      @@markylonyes, I speak/read a moderate amount of Japanese. The gentlemen’s up front speaks a little bit of English and there is an English menu but I noticed it did not have all the items from the Japanese menu.
      I recommend studying their Japanese menu on Google Maps with a translation app and knowing what you want before you go. I recommend the Shio Tendon (塩天丼) without all the sauce.
      Overall, they are genuinely very nice and accommodating just as they are in the video, enjoy.

  • @phin1871
    @phin1871 2 года назад +101

    I am in shock knowing that this humble, family-owned business replaces their frying oil TWICE a day instead of cheaply recycling it with the oil filtration machine like most big fast food franchises do

    • @monde9570
      @monde9570 Год назад +11

      Also they use special sesame oil! And all the fresh vegetables and the fish just looked exquisite

  • @fallensariel4918
    @fallensariel4918 2 года назад +1213

    These grandpas are all so wholesome, it's so fun to watch them work and interact with each other. I really love this episode of Behind the Counter! Keep up the good work, Paolo! :))

    • @rg20322
      @rg20322 2 года назад +20

      These granpas are awesome and have such wisdom to push into the next life. This is an amazing video.

    • @Tz3952ii
      @Tz3952ii 2 года назад +12

      And their smiles are contagious! I was smiling throughout the video and tried to understand every word they said. They are very quick both physically and mentally and so cute 😊

    • @nothing1601
      @nothing1601 2 года назад +3

      They look so young

    • @magnem1043
      @magnem1043 2 года назад +4

      @@nothing1601 Japanese live longest on average in the world

  • @thomasji7614
    @thomasji7614 2 года назад +781

    Local Japanese hospitality is the most wholesome thing when visiting Japan. I miss the authentic Japanese tempura... Thanks for another great video Paolo! Have a great weekend~ :D

  • @sharonxue2781
    @sharonxue2781 2 года назад +276

    It’s so amazing to find that Japanese restaurants are so tiny but everything is so clean and organized. And the chefs are so energetic and professional

    • @Aizen513
      @Aizen513 11 месяцев назад +1

      Fr like it’s soo small I don’t know how they handle it

  • @LEV1ATHYN
    @LEV1ATHYN 2 года назад +187

    Everything I love about Japan. Hard work, honour, diligence, politeness, decency. Japan needs its own planet.

    • @magnem1043
      @magnem1043 2 года назад +11

      They have had their own Island for thousands of years, meaning they had time for meditations to become what they are

    • @momowa
      @momowa 2 года назад +6

      @@magnem1043 hope they just continue to stay their islands don’t invade other countries and keep well its radiated water.

    • @magnem1043
      @magnem1043 2 года назад

      @@momowa dont worry Japanese will exist after we die or mix out

    • @gavcom4060
      @gavcom4060 2 года назад +11

      @@momowa relax they’re not gonna do another imperial japan

    • @user-ycx4yvxs8q
      @user-ycx4yvxs8q Год назад +4

      @@momowa Sell it to Putin and his fellow Russians, will you? What was your purpose watching this video in the first place.

  • @supremebonkripper7460
    @supremebonkripper7460 2 года назад +615

    You’re really outcompeting other youtubers with your series! Day in the life, behind the counter and made in japan are all amazing

  • @gabbyroman2234
    @gabbyroman2234 2 года назад +1124

    I was so immersed in the video that once they started cleaning after lunch and preparing for dinner I thought ," oh boy, now we get to see the dinner service!" Then I realized the video was ending. Didn't realize 17 minutes had passed so quickly! Another great video Paolo!

    • @cindymora6714
      @cindymora6714 2 года назад +34

      Me too!!!! I wish they would stay all day with them

    • @tritruong8125
      @tritruong8125 2 года назад +11

      Haha...same with me!

    • @umashankardas1608
      @umashankardas1608 2 года назад +7

      Same here 😂

    • @imjoyous4659
      @imjoyous4659 2 года назад +4

      same😂

    • @gungho8180
      @gungho8180 2 года назад +13

      Same! I was excited for the dinner half of the episode too...

  • @leejimmy2209
    @leejimmy2209 2 года назад +9

    The most impressive thing is that they are using DRUMSTICKS to do the frying. Simply LOVE all these ingenious and efficient ideas.

  • @kalibanos
    @kalibanos 2 года назад +80

    This is one of the best videos Ive ever seen. Fast paced, great narration, great translation, great editing, great food. Those old timers are just oozing charisma!

  • @ig_antique
    @ig_antique 2 года назад +492

    I've watched a lot of the same style of video as this, but this is way better than those since I saw how they interacted with you! It's more human. Thank you!

    • @PaolofromTOKYO
      @PaolofromTOKYO  2 года назад +54

      Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @erikvinnes
      @erikvinnes 2 года назад +5

      Yeah, totally agree. Did'nt actually think of this point, but i think its a good point. Love your amazing content! Greetings from Norway!

    • @extremepacifist8719
      @extremepacifist8719 2 года назад +5

      Absolutely, this video just felt so humble and warm with all the interactions.

    • @Tz3952ii
      @Tz3952ii 2 года назад +6

      I'm 100% sure Paolo's personality helped them feel comfortable and made them be themselves in front of the camera. Without him they may have gotten nervous and wouldn't show their such awesome personalities. Great job always Paolo 😊❤️

  • @xandercage2107
    @xandercage2107 2 года назад +432

    Whoa, this is quite a surprise, Paolo! This restaurant you're at, Tempura Mikaku, was actually featured in a small ending segment on an episode of the anime "Isekai Izakaya"! And Mr Mori's father, the owner, was the very same chef who served tempura to Kenichi Nagira, the famous Japanese actor who hosted the segment!
    Edit: 400+ likes?! Y'all are awesome! And Paolo, please go meet Mr Mori's father and ask him about meeting Kenichi Nagira! I bet he has a great story about his encounter with Mr Nagira!

    • @zgcuber
      @zgcuber 2 года назад +6

      i watched isekai izakaya last august, the episodes were quite entertaining especially when they feature dishes in the anime, in real life restaurants. what did you think of it?

    • @londening
      @londening 2 года назад +5

      No way, I was just rewatching Isekai Izakaya! Gotta go check the tempura episode again…

    • @Dohkosho
      @Dohkosho 2 года назад +2

      Episode? :(

    • @xandercage2107
      @xandercage2107 2 года назад +3

      @@Dohkosho episode 6

    • @xandercage2107
      @xandercage2107 2 года назад +3

      @@zgcuber the ending segments are just as entertaining as the episodes! I've tried some of the recipes that Mr Kijima showcased during his segments and they're AMAZING!

  • @Genyuro
    @Genyuro Год назад +2

    I really dig these old men, skillfull but humble and kind, hardworking and cheerfull, i can never be like that

  • @Megumi581997
    @Megumi581997 2 года назад +8

    I'm from France, and I really, really enjoy your videos. The quality is amazing and people are so kind.
    I'm thankful for having internet and be able to see your videos.
    Have a wonderful day.

  • @MikeyMikeShabadoo
    @MikeyMikeShabadoo 2 года назад +177

    My wife & I went to this place a couple years ago, we still talk about how good it was!!

  • @Jordan-inJapan
    @Jordan-inJapan 2 года назад +147

    Those little family run places are great. There’s a little place not far from where I live, run by an old lady who’s at least 80 years old. No exaggeration. She’s being running the place for something like 50 years, originally with her husband but after he passed away all by herself. And of course, the tempura is fantastic. And the hospitality…this is the interesting part, she just kind of brings you whatever she feels like, no matter what you order. Oh, she ALSO brings you what you order, but mostly whatever she feels like. 😆 Sometimes she fries up some pretty crazy stuff, too. But always delicious. And cheap!

    • @steemlenn8797
      @steemlenn8797 2 года назад +4

      LOL
      Uncle Roger voice:
      So random, so random!

    • @user-uv6rb2yu6x
      @user-uv6rb2yu6x 2 года назад +1

      いいお店を見つけましたね!!!

  • @lainn1582
    @lainn1582 2 года назад +17

    Japan is full of good people. Their Hospitality is great, the way they treat each other and love their work is so wholesome.

  • @kayequintero7100
    @kayequintero7100 2 года назад +2

    it's so inspiring to ser elderly people work hard.. their compassion for their job is priceless.. im smiling while watching this video

  • @InVerum
    @InVerum 2 года назад +376

    Of all the restaurants you've profiled on this channel this one feels like a MUST visit when I come to Japan. Everything about it just has so much personality, and the food looks amazing!!

  • @tacodias
    @tacodias 2 года назад +285

    “To serve beautiful food fast to the customers while being accurate with the orders”
    This is the target that all the restaurants should strive for but only few achieve!
    I’ll be there when re-visiting Japan!

    • @MoonsideResident
      @MoonsideResident Год назад +1

      A restaurant mission statement to live by, for sure.

  • @Vancoo001
    @Vancoo001 Год назад +4

    While i was watching this, i remember my late grandpa...

  • @bryandouglas8894
    @bryandouglas8894 2 года назад +6

    What an adorable elder gentleman.
    "This is so fun" - literally made me smile and feel happy

  • @kaydeekelly5852
    @kaydeekelly5852 2 года назад +132

    such a fun place to work. they all seems to enjoy it.and the foods look awesome

    • @PaolofromTOKYO
      @PaolofromTOKYO  2 года назад +26

      This was a fun one to film. Everyone was so friendly.

  • @arashnikoubashman6946
    @arashnikoubashman6946 2 года назад +161

    The food looks delicious! Can’t wait to visit Japan hopefully soon again

  • @comedybyryan
    @comedybyryan Год назад +3

    Paolo, we went to this restaurant today because of this video! We loved it! Thank you!

  • @Xx-VSM-xX
    @Xx-VSM-xX 2 года назад +105

    I love Japanese culture. Everyone seems so friendly and business owners seem to really care about customers. If I could move out of the United States I would definitely move to Japan

    • @magnem1043
      @magnem1043 2 года назад +15

      Its a culture of responsibility and perfection, some virtues the US has replaced with self expression and comfort

    • @danthanh98
      @danthanh98 2 года назад +14

      you need to learn Japanese first and then find a job there. But seriously not many foreigners wanna work there, their working culture is really insane. Its always better to travel not to work there

    • @ggavalon5803
      @ggavalon5803 2 года назад +3

      @@danthanh98 Yeah I looked into it a while back and the demands for the field I work in is insane, but from what I know the working culture is getting a bit more lenient and more modern depending on the company, as oppose to the traditional insane work loads and work hours

    • @danthanh98
      @danthanh98 2 года назад +5

      @@ggavalon5803 if u can work for an international one and speak fluent Japanese then that's the dream country!

    • @blengi
      @blengi 2 года назад +2

      japan in not even within the top 50 happiest countries let alone competitive with most western countries who rule the world happiness index.

  • @__aceofspades
    @__aceofspades 2 года назад +42

    What a bunch of nice old guys working hard and running a cool little tempura restaurant. I'd love to eat there, such experience and passion for their craft.

  • @SugoiAsano
    @SugoiAsano 2 года назад +93

    Shops like these make me want to learn Japanese so I"m better prepared when I go in. I went to a really nice ramen place near Kanda station and they didn't speak English but they tried so hard to ask how I liked it and I literally went back like 4 times because it was soo good.
    I literally adore these kinds of shops and considered them hidden gems when I visited

  • @DidzandPapiinJapan
    @DidzandPapiinJapan 2 года назад +1

    sasuga Nihon 🎉🇯🇵 i sooo love Japanese’ dedication to their job and service especially in restaurants like this .. you can be sure you’ll be served the best food ..

  • @veronicahernandez9320
    @veronicahernandez9320 2 года назад +79

    This episode made me smile so many times! What a wonderful place and the people working there! You can feel the love that they put, the dedication and the pasion!

  • @9ballprodigy
    @9ballprodigy 2 года назад +87

    I love the shokunin aspect of Japanese culture. In America, you just rarely see people following in the family business for a hundred years and working for 40+ years day in a day out.

    • @noticemesenpai6585
      @noticemesenpai6585 2 года назад +13

      I mean bureaucratic nonsense, red tape, laws, regulations and taxes absolutely WRECK small businesses in the states. Meanwhile the mega ones don't pay any taxes. All the politicians in America literally just want nothing but mega chains and global corporations.
      So the chances of someone being able to pass down a business multiple generations here is tough.

  • @JasonBlair
    @JasonBlair 2 года назад +78

    Those guys seem like they'd be fun to hang out with, and that food looks AMAZING

    • @Tz3952ii
      @Tz3952ii 2 года назад +2

      Ikr? I really feel like wanna join that little table while they eat makanai lunch together 😁

  • @krzy2011
    @krzy2011 2 года назад +5

    I like how well organized all japanese restaurant and how clean they are

  • @detected1989
    @detected1989 2 года назад +28

    wow! These senior citizens truly deserve respects for their hard work, their hard-earned experience, their working morale, their spirits, their strength and their loyalty. I can’t believe the chef uses his own finger to test the boiling oil’s temperature :😱😱😱😱

  • @_w_w_
    @_w_w_ 2 года назад +44

    I thought I know what tempura is until one of my Japanese clients took me to a real local shop like this. The batter coating is so thin and airy. You can taste the ingredient and without feel any greasiness of fried food. Definitely miss Japan!

  • @jsamrie
    @jsamrie 2 года назад +56

    I'm still in the middle of watching this video but I just had to stop and say that I realllyyyy love that Paolo takes his time to interact with them and talk about their hobbies, families, etc!

    • @spookytoast5621
      @spookytoast5621 2 года назад +2

      exactly! it’s interesting to see how the shop works but it’s even more interesting to see who is working behind the counter and what their life is behind the shop!

    • @jbucata
      @jbucata 2 года назад +1

      I wonder if it's only possible for him to take that extra time nowadays because business is so slow due to COVID...

  • @nurfikriahmohdhashim6524
    @nurfikriahmohdhashim6524 2 года назад +3

    they are so loving towards their customer. their passion is shown throughout the day.

  • @kawaiidaphne8153
    @kawaiidaphne8153 2 года назад +11

    I really miss Japan. 2 years had passed but still the memory of food, people and culture is still fresh.

  • @marvinmarcos8424
    @marvinmarcos8424 2 года назад +27

    I work in a japanese restaurant in paris and tempura is one of the dish i learn and traditional way of preparing it is really hard, watching this makes me appreciate a lot of what my sensie teach me.

  • @ColinGallagher
    @ColinGallagher 2 года назад +36

    Asking them personal questions really breaks down the serious and committed service facade that Japanese workers have. Keep up with that style!

  • @ujimars5499
    @ujimars5499 2 года назад +22

    I love this shop, Been to many times They honestly care about how the food taste and love to see the enjoyment of how the customers react to the taste.

  • @jayringo77
    @jayringo77 2 года назад +44

    The cleanliness is amazing! Such a warm inviting restaurant. You can see the dedication and care they put into the food to satisfy their customers. What a treat!

  • @Mrctubeee
    @Mrctubeee 2 года назад +13

    I love Japan man, god bless Japan😭 they look so happy doing what they do, very warm, friendly and kind folks. I hope to go to eat there one day🙏🏼

  • @write_software_well
    @write_software_well 2 года назад +82

    I needed to see this after all the tragic news about war since yesterday. I love their energy, camaraderie, and companionship with each other. Instead of living a sad life in a retirement home, they get to do what they enjoy and are good at with the people they enjoy working with. Indeed, a blessed life! Thank you for recording this video, especially today 🙏

    • @dansmith1661
      @dansmith1661 2 года назад +2

      No one cared when China took over part of the Atlantic Ocean to build its bases around East China.

    • @XavierBakunawa
      @XavierBakunawa 2 года назад

      @@dansmith1661 Don't you mean the Pacific Ocean??

    • @alpacacomentadora413
      @alpacacomentadora413 2 года назад

      @@dansmith1661 No one cares about children in africa

  • @Macho_Fantastico
    @Macho_Fantastico 2 года назад +8

    I love the chefs, they have so much knowledge and experience.

  • @catfish9539
    @catfish9539 Год назад +19

    It’s wonderful to see elders with such a wealth of experience and pride in their work still giving their richness to the workplace. Many countries would see making the same foods day in day out as boring I love how that Japanese still consider it as learning.

  • @KH-qe5zf
    @KH-qe5zf 2 года назад +8

    the passion from all the staff...75 y/o and still enjoying what he does...that's amazing...

  • @peppepinto7072
    @peppepinto7072 2 года назад +5

    One of the best, funniest and most hearthwarming video you've made. Thank you so much

  • @davidimhoff2118
    @davidimhoff2118 2 года назад +2

    I have to say I am from Massachusetts, USA and I don't get to see stuff like this where I live. I'm sure if I went to Chinatown in Boston I could see some things but I don't speak the language. It's really nice to get a glimpse on this shop's way of life. I love Tempura but fish is not my favorite. I think it's wonderful to hear the answers to the questions you ask everyone. I wish I could of grown up in this culture. I find it so interesting. My culture is boring lol

  • @salldri620
    @salldri620 2 года назад +7

    We are here eating lunch because of your video! Thank you so much we would have never found or tried. We love that they have English and vegetarian menus.

  • @michellethong8476
    @michellethong8476 2 года назад +42

    Easily the most charming, warmest environment ever - I can't wait to try this place when Japan opens up!

  • @reebak0066
    @reebak0066 2 года назад +18

    I enjoyed this video a lot! Thanks for showing us this behind the scenes view!

  • @Khanh.Nguyen369
    @Khanh.Nguyen369 2 года назад +2

    Very different version of food blogging. Creative and breath of fresh air from the selfie cam. Great job man.

  • @joolieberry
    @joolieberry 2 года назад +6

    I love Japanese culture of having purpose and passion in life! I guess that's why we see so many Japanese seniors still so active and working in their day to day life :D

  • @aldenvar
    @aldenvar 2 года назад +38

    Love the kitchen and the cleanliness and that salt tempura bowl looks amazing even the worker there are amazing. I'm definitely bookmarking this restaurant for next year ! Thanks Paolo for this great video.

  • @donaldfyee
    @donaldfyee 2 года назад +31

    Every ingredient are prepared and cooked freshly... Also nice to see family business pass on generation to generation... Good Job :)

  • @bigstyx
    @bigstyx 2 года назад +1

    I would be in heaven if had the opportunity to go to Japan. It’s #1 on my wish list

  • @kevinchiu3869
    @kevinchiu3869 2 года назад +30

    it's so amazing to see the amount of love and attention they put into the entire experience for their customers, thank you paolo for sharing this to the world!

  • @Beaut_Beau
    @Beaut_Beau 2 года назад +7

    Those old grandpas are adorable! I love their smiles and their enthusiastic attitude ^_^

  • @Dannydrinkbottom
    @Dannydrinkbottom 2 года назад +15

    I love Japanese old people. They’re so unique.

  • @daylecb
    @daylecb 2 года назад +12

    This looks amazing, definitely a must to visit, I still cant get over the chef sticking his fingers in hot oil! impressive.

  • @douglasdeguzman7729
    @douglasdeguzman7729 Год назад +2

    I watch this video all the way through every time it pops up. These guys seem to be pretty funny guys and are enjoying each others company at work. Hope they're all still doing well.

  • @JasperCasper24
    @JasperCasper24 2 года назад +3

    This is my new favourite episode, everyone is so lovely

  • @tj-dx7bb
    @tj-dx7bb 2 года назад +13

    you immediately see how much love and joy they put into running their restaurant it´s so lovely and heart warming

  • @andrear9767
    @andrear9767 2 года назад +13

    Is he checking the oil temperature with his bare hand?! oh wow, that looks delicious and I love the restaurant is so cozy, how amazing are these videos, you can see the love he puts in each piece

  • @samlagrimas5039
    @samlagrimas5039 Год назад +9

    I am really impressed with this series. It is slowly getting me interested. I am so happy to see many seniors in Japan still working and so professional. Impressive indeed.

  • @Schroefdoppie
    @Schroefdoppie 2 года назад +47

    Love how upbeat and energetic these oldtimers are and interact. Looks like the perfect little place to eat 👌 Great video Paolo! Well shot and edited👍

  • @kenjinegi2430
    @kenjinegi2430 2 года назад +5

    Love the positive energy of all the staff!

  • @jordanlaramore5430
    @jordanlaramore5430 2 года назад +2

    Everyone at this shop seems to love their jobs and they all seem like great people! I want to visit it now! I hope they fully recover from the COVID pandemic soon.

  • @jamorant7132
    @jamorant7132 2 года назад +2

    Can we take a moment to appreciate this man giving us these videos during COVID

  • @handleishandlebar
    @handleishandlebar 2 года назад +7

    This is probably the most entertaining and humble episode I've seen. Great video

  • @TheMaster375
    @TheMaster375 2 года назад +8

    Seems like a really warm environment! That chef is still hustlin' at 80 years old! 💪💪

  • @KristinLagman
    @KristinLagman 2 года назад +5

    This is my favorite episode of this series. I always come back to it. So wholesome.

  • @bambangadisyahputra1451
    @bambangadisyahputra1451 Год назад +5

    Simply amazing. My utmost respect for the elders here

  • @isaipineda8028
    @isaipineda8028 2 года назад +14

    This video is probably the best one you've made until now and it's not because of anything different but the guests were just so cool. Thank you for this one.

  • @digitaldreams3000
    @digitaldreams3000 2 года назад +9

    I love their enthusiasm, vitality and dedication to mastery and perfection!

  • @UmaiSeries
    @UmaiSeries 2 года назад +24

    Tempura is our all time favorite Japanese food. Simple yet so delicious if cooked right. This shop looks like they take pride and joy in serving each meal. Very admirable trait of Japanese people. 👍🏼

    • @anonymousreviewer169
      @anonymousreviewer169 11 месяцев назад

      It's terrible for your health, as with all fried foods. The only downside to it.

    • @robustanybody5138
      @robustanybody5138 6 месяцев назад

      I wouldn't call it Japanese food

  • @Tz3952ii
    @Tz3952ii 2 года назад +4

    16:32 He said Itadaki Mammoth!! for Itadaki masu 😂 So cute!!

  • @mtbelly1972
    @mtbelly1972 2 года назад +6

    Wow amazing. Japan is one place me and my family want to visit. It's such a beautiful country. Thank you for the wonderful video's.

  • @GIChiyo
    @GIChiyo 2 года назад +7

    I really hope you all go to the festival and film it, I like these guys!!!

  • @mychannel-yq7dj
    @mychannel-yq7dj 2 года назад +5

    This is the best videos I have ever seen about a small family business in Japan, I am also so impressed about their traditions and cultural differences which have such a big influence on the way they are working, I'm talking now about small things, it's really interesting to see it. Also videos like this encourege to visit Japan a lot! Thanks!

  • @krishnahandoko6578
    @krishnahandoko6578 2 года назад +6

    40 years working in the one place.... Now that is a real dedication.... Respect to this gentleman....

  • @aryxiii
    @aryxiii 2 года назад +5

    Keep Paolo and grandpas safe at all cost!! Thank you for sharing this us. It's so calming despite of all world's chaos now. This is so refreshing. Good job!

  • @jaideepdesai5321
    @jaideepdesai5321 2 года назад +9

    You can just feel the love and passion they put into this place. Watched so many of your videos but never have been this tempted to just get up and go visit Japan. Would definitely love to do so, hopefully one day.

  • @SirVampyr
    @SirVampyr 2 года назад +3

    I just noticed, I have a big grin all over my face watching this video. It's so wholesome and they are so nice and heartwarming!

  • @jackalninezeronine
    @jackalninezeronine 2 года назад +9

    So cool how dedicated they are to the craft!

  • @R.Manuel1985
    @R.Manuel1985 2 года назад +28

    I absolutely love this series Paolo! I love seeing how the food is made and getting to know the people behind the businesses and even the customers, such an informative and fun series!

  • @YoursTrulyFromMe
    @YoursTrulyFromMe 2 года назад +5

    Did no one noticed how the tempura master CASUALLY dips his finger in hot frying oil? Fingers of STEEL🦾🦾

  • @raisinmonster1364
    @raisinmonster1364 Год назад +7

    Just found this series of videos! Going through some rough times but these videos comfort me somehow. They show a world where people are content and they seem to have a feeling of belonging and purpose. I feel a bit more grounded when I watch these masters working away. 80 year old chef warmed my heart

  • @salwatijihat8205
    @salwatijihat8205 2 года назад +3

    I love how well they are responding,answering and sharing even though they are so busy. I can see the old man's warm smile behind his mask

  • @LZinTX
    @LZinTX 2 года назад +16

    They’re all so sweet! I hope to go one day and try their food. I would love to see more videos of restaurants that have been around for 90 years!

  • @kabe2588
    @kabe2588 2 года назад +3

    This is magic, and they are magicians!

  • @prinisea
    @prinisea Год назад +8

    I love this video! The part with the baseball cards made me smile so much : ) I used to live a block away from a ramen place and it was so lovely to sit behind the counter and slowly get to know the chefs, and eventually be recognized as a regular returning customer. This video made me re-live that cozy feeling a little! Please do more of these behind-the-counters! 🥰