餃 is dumpling, and in Chinese, the character in front of it is the adjective/qualifier. 水餃 is "water" "dumpling", meaning it is a type of dumpling to be boiled in water, as opposed to steamed dumplings (蒸餃）or pan fried dumplings （煎餃）. As you might be able to tell, the characters for steam and pan fry have four dots at the bottom, this is because they are cooking methods and those dots represent fire. Regardless of what type they're supposed to be, you actually could cook any of them using any of the three methods, it just isnt ideal. The wrapping in particular is usually tailored for whatever the cooking method is. For example, steamed soup dumplings xiao long bao has very thin skin, and would easily puncture if you boiled or tried pan frying.
Also interesting to note, the usual Chinese style 水餃 is prepared by boiling in water, but is served dry and usually with soy sauce rather than in a broth/soup, although such variants exist too
I suggest getting triangle/thin cut noodles for a chewier texture! One of the main draws of Ranshu/Lanzhou ramen is the noodle cut options as they usually have a sizable variety, although I think #4 is the thickest kind that isn’t flat
Fun fact: “Ramen”’s kanji is ”拉ra面men”。拉means stretch and 面 means noodles. As shown in the video how the chef was making the noodles by stretching the doughs
@@Jyoo609 In simplified chinese they are both the same character, and it's not that easy to get confused because of context, so I'm sure Japanese will do fine.
@@Medbread they did a street interview and showed various Japanese people simplified Chinese. A lot of Japanese got confused with the simplified characters and the 拉面 threw them off, they kept guessing something to do with faces.
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It’s a pretty well-made Lanzhou, with a clear savory broth, radishes, good chunky (better than slices, fight me Chinese shops!), cilantro and all. Going for thicker next time is definitely a good idea.
This without a doubt the most relaxed, chilled, cool and delicious channel on any platform. I usually end up in a dressing gown and loafers halfway through a video.Without changing clothes.
I saw those noodles and literally just moaned out loud. They look so good and I miss noodles like those so much. Also suigyoza/water gyoza means gyoza boiled in water (compared to panfried, steamed, deep fried)
Damn i aint never been this early lol Love your videos💕 Your voice is really pleasant to listen to and the food you eat always looks so amazing im lowkey jealous😩 Thank you for enjoying it for us🫶
Ha!! Stefan shout out, hope Seth doesn’t find out. (Side point, and that is one of the reasons sir, you are a legend👍 Now I have to ask, do you know Sidney Applebaum?)
Im in a marathon of all of your vids. I love you flat voice an tasty treats. Im envious of what you get to eat. Id punch my grandfather in the grave for some of these tasty treats. Please keep maken vids for me.
Usually Lanzhou style beef noodles have thinly sliced, not cubed, beef. And they're aren't served with dumplings. But other than that it looks fairly authentic
According to the Internet it used to be chunks in China too, but it got expensive over the years and shops went for slices. Now people are arguing over how few slices are acceptable…😢
coming in hard with the good music taste frfr, potsu is the way to go, the music video for this song in particular is hella dope too, trippy af with the animation style in it
I had authentic hand made noodle soup in Netherlands (nearly all customers were local asians, most ppl spoken chinese, they made noodles etc in frint of us) and what You got looks nearly as good tho I am no expert. 😂 what I had blown me away
This is what I want to eat everytime I return to China. It is very hard to find local restaurants that sell this dish because not many chiefs were trained to have the skill to make this noodle in the US.
I want to see what’s in the toy/figurine store too! Sorry I know you only do food but I’m curious what they have😍 if not the food & commentary is quite entertaining as well 😑
Both my parents are from Lanzhou (or Ranshu in Japanese) and what I wanna say is that we don’t have those big pieces of beef in authentic Lanzhou Beef Noodles and we will definitely not put dumplings in our noodles. Lanzhou people do love dumplings though, it’s just not what we eat with noodles, I think this may be Cantonese creation (think of the famous Wonton Noodles.) Anyway, the spices and soups look authentic and it’s fairy enough for a restaurant in Japan.
For those who don't know, umber 4 looks similar to the kanji for death in Japan, hence why in movies like the grudge for example, the ghost number tends to be nothing but 4s. It's symbolic of death is calling.
@@user-iv8ex1ek4j hwy man I'm just relaying what I remember hearing when I was watching an interview with takashi shimizu. Though it is possible I just heard wrong. Thanks.
In English we usually call any Chinese dumpling in soup wonton.but of course in Chinese wonton are a specific dumpling type with a square wrapper made with egg.
I have a non-food related question… what do you do in terms of visa for you to be able to live in Japan? Like how are you able to stay for so long. I only ask because I’m considering moving there and teaching English. Thanks for any help!
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餃 is dumpling, and in Chinese, the character in front of it is the adjective/qualifier. 水餃 is "water" "dumpling", meaning it is a type of dumpling to be boiled in water, as opposed to steamed dumplings (蒸餃）or pan fried dumplings （煎餃）. As you might be able to tell, the characters for steam and pan fry have four dots at the bottom, this is because they are cooking methods and those dots represent fire.
Regardless of what type they're supposed to be, you actually could cook any of them using any of the three methods, it just isnt ideal. The wrapping in particular is usually tailored for whatever the cooking method is. For example, steamed soup dumplings xiao long bao has very thin skin, and would easily puncture if you boiled or tried pan frying.
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Thank you! That was very interesting and informative 🙏🏻
Very interesting!
Also interesting to note, the usual Chinese style 水餃 is prepared by boiling in water, but is served dry and usually with soy sauce rather than in a broth/soup, although such variants exist too
@@e_uph Wontons represent!
This is Lanzhou beef noodles (兰州拉面) from the Gansu province of China and it's the best thing ever
can confirm, Lanzhou beef noodle waters my crops and cures my illnesses every time i eat it
Bro i love these noodles, thank goodness so many Chinese Muslims made it here in my country if not i wouldn't be able to taste the rich foods.
thank you i googled ranshu and got nothing
@@breakerdawn8429I live in Malaysia so nodt Chinese places here are halal. Love getting these types of noodles at food courts.
Tried making it at home and failed, the restaurant made ones are simply heavenly
I feel that Smash bros comment.
For real. Finally someone who gets me.
so this is what it feels like when doves cry
No Johns baby
Same😢
Skill issues my friend...
Ah yes, MTVs Dan Cortese [covers mouth in Stefon]
yes! I was going to comment something similar now I don't have to.
i finally understood one of his references YES
My tribe! I ran to the comments to see who else immediately got that reference 😂
@@tjamaicapoguehmmm 🤔 Ok I know who Dan C. is but what does he mean when he says: “covers mouth in Stefon”???
Absolutely shocked at the reference
Ah, yes-what I miss most about living and traveling in China is the sweet, sour, spicy and Dan Cortese
"This noodle shop has EVERYTHING..."
A man of class with that Stefon reference...
The casual Dan Cortese/Stefan reference ftw!!! 🥰🥰
I was so surprised by that! A pleasant surprise as well!
The Dan Cortese reference got me😂❤️
I suggest getting triangle/thin cut noodles for a chewier texture! One of the main draws of Ranshu/Lanzhou ramen is the noodle cut options as they usually have a sizable variety, although I think #4 is the thickest kind that isn’t flat
I'm sorry, TRIANGLE noodles?? Instead of circular (circumference) they're triangular, or triangle shaped chunks of noodles?? I'm curious and intrigued
#2 thickness is the only acceptable answer. Just perfect in every way
Fun fact: “Ramen”’s kanji is ”拉ra面men”。拉means stretch and 面 means noodles. As shown in the video how the chef was making the noodles by stretching the doughs
That’s Simplified Chinese. The Kanji for ramen is 拉麺.
If a Japanese saw the character 面, they’d think faces were somehow involved.
@@Jyoo609 In simplified chinese they are both the same character, and it's not that easy to get confused because of context, so I'm sure Japanese will do fine.
@@Medbread they did a street interview and showed various Japanese people simplified Chinese. A lot of Japanese got confused with the simplified characters and the 拉面 threw them off, they kept guessing something to do with faces.
@@Jyoo609 old time hkers and taiwanese/overseae chinese are also thrown off by 拉面 thinking it has something to do with face
Dan Cortez is the best fucking joke/reference you've ever made imo and I absolutely love you
The casual “Dan Cortes” killed me 😂😂😂
THE DAN CORTESE SNL BIT REFERENCE!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽 Legend! 😂
I don’t know why, but I’m heavily invested in this series. Thank you!!!
That subtle Stefan reference 🤌🤌
Ayyyyyy, Stefon reference. Bro is cultured.
Loved that reference to MTV’s Dan Cortese
Been waiting for this one! This looks super authentic
When your video posts everyday it is like a nice sign that another day is drawing to an end and I fall asleep thinking if you've made - and I've made it - maybe we all are going to be OK after all. Haha.😆 Seriously, so THANK YOU! ❤️
Going to Japan next year! Super excited for the food
Me too. But I will go back to China first. :-)
The Stefon reference. Excellent.
It’s a pretty well-made Lanzhou, with a clear savory broth, radishes, good chunky (better than slices, fight me Chinese shops!), cilantro and all. Going for thicker next time is definitely a good idea.
The Dan Cortese joke xD OMG, brought back the memory of Stefon so hard xD
I love your background music choice, potsu has great bangers 💪
This noodle shop is my favorite! Not only because of its taste, but it is also Halal. We have confirmed it with the shop owner.
Immediate thumbs up for the Dan Cortez/Stefon reference! 😂😂😂
A well deserved S rank. Their soup is simply amazing
Potsu in the background is a fun one to hear!
That Dan Cortez SNL reference got me
That Stefon, Dan Cortez reference is the Best!
BYE, literally as soon as you said "this place has everything," I was like "... Stefon??!"
This without a doubt the most relaxed, chilled, cool and delicious channel on any platform. I usually end up in a dressing gown and loafers halfway through a video.Without changing clothes.
Your vids are perfect to watch late at night here in long island. Keep it up man. I love your vids.
We're living the same lives rn lol
This series deserves to become a video.
Dan Cortez 😂
I am deceased
I love a breezed over SNL reference
this guy DOES NOT MISS when it comes to music picks. He always plays music that isn’t well known and somehow I’m always familiar with it
What song is it?
@@chesterrodriguez5627 letting go - potsu
That Dan Cortez tho… Im subscribed bro
I saw those noodles and literally just moaned out loud. They look so good and I miss noodles like those so much. Also suigyoza/water gyoza means gyoza boiled in water (compared to panfried, steamed, deep fried)
So, Stefon, got any family-friendly restaurant recommendations for tourists coming to visit our beautiful city?
The Stefan reference! You're awesome!!!
First s tier video I'm actually seeing. It must be that good
Damn i aint never been this early lol
Love your videos💕 Your voice is really pleasant to listen to and the food you eat always looks so amazing im lowkey jealous😩
Thank you for enjoying it for us🫶
Ha!! Stefan shout out, hope Seth doesn’t find out. (Side point, and that is one of the reasons sir, you are a legend👍 Now I have to ask, do you know Sidney Applebaum?)
Im in a marathon of all of your vids. I love you flat voice an tasty treats. Im envious of what you get to eat. Id punch my grandfather in the grave for some of these tasty treats. Please keep maken vids for me.
DAN CORTES LMFAO
“You can choose your noodle thickness which got me excited” lol
Usually Lanzhou style beef noodles have thinly sliced, not cubed, beef. And they're aren't served with dumplings. But other than that it looks fairly authentic
According to the Internet it used to be chunks in China too, but it got expensive over the years and shops went for slices. Now people are arguing over how few slices are acceptable…😢
I would translate 水餃子 to “boiled gyoza”
if you click on the translate button, it says “i would translate boiled gyoza to boiled gyoza”
even google agrees!
Eh, gyoza is JP. Since this is a Chinese dish here (Lanzhou noodle-soup), Jiaozi, or just dumplings works better.
coming in hard with the good music taste frfr, potsu is the way to go, the music video for this song in particular is hella dope too, trippy af with the animation style in it
Was that an SNL reference going on there? 😂💛
Dude, you're probably my favorite Shorts maker.
Bro you are just too funny, glad i discovered your channel.
The Dan Cortes line sent me
The dan cortez line had me dying 😂
Stefon would love that reference 😂
Hahaha the dan cortese joke
Stefan!!!
Thanks, Stefan
Hahaha love the Dan Cortese
Woah. I didn't expect to see 蘭州拉麵 in Japan. Greetings from China!
Bwahaha 😂😂❤
Dan Cortese lmfao
The Dan Cortez is such a great reference
Amazing dan cortez insert
Hahaha! Way to throw in the bill Hader special!! Love me some stefan
Love your shorts their so impactful and enlightening! and those who translated! much love from the rat capital (i think still) NYC!
I had authentic hand made noodle soup in Netherlands (nearly all customers were local asians, most ppl spoken chinese, they made noodles etc in frint of us) and what You got looks nearly as good tho I am no expert. 😂 what I had blown me away
I had that beef bowl with spice that makes my mouth stiff. Very spicy. I forgot the name of that spice. 😂
@@MonographicSingleheaded Sichuan pepper, perhaps?
Love how thr chop sticks are textured at the end to better grasp the noodles
This is what I want to eat everytime I return to China. It is very hard to find local restaurants that sell this dish because not many chiefs were trained to have the skill to make this noodle in the US.
"in my house no items, no johns" preach.
That Stefon reference 😂
I want to see what’s in the toy/figurine store too! Sorry I know you only do food but I’m curious what they have😍 if not the food & commentary is quite entertaining as well 😑
I love this series
you could try getting thin noodles next time! at least for me i think they compliment the broth and the overall dish the best!
this looks so frekin good omg i want to try this
this is dedication. we support this
W for the potsu music playing.
This place has everything - sweet spicy salty savory and Dan cortez
That looks good!
A place that lets you choose the thickness of your noodles is already a win in my heart. I like mine dummy thicc. This place must be amazing 😍
Episode #3 of asking a full blown video for this tier list to be uploaded!
“No Johns” is exactly why I had to stop my my SSBM tournament career back in 2009. My birth name deemed me to be destined to do other things.
Dan Cortese 😂😂😂😂
I was a Dave guy.
this is my favorite channel...
Omg the potsu music made me so happyyy
Oh this is a type of Lanzhou pulled noodles! We even have some of these shops in Los Angeles.
That looks like lanzhou lamian. And jiaozi. Man, man, man! I really miss living in Shanghai and eating this on a weekly basis.
The Snl reference had me 💀
Both my parents are from Lanzhou (or Ranshu in Japanese) and what I wanna say is that we don’t have those big pieces of beef in authentic Lanzhou Beef Noodles and we will definitely not put dumplings in our noodles. Lanzhou people do love dumplings though, it’s just not what we eat with noodles, I think this may be Cantonese creation (think of the famous Wonton Noodles.) Anyway, the spices and soups look authentic and it’s fairy enough for a restaurant in Japan.
Looks so good 😭😻
10/10 for the Dan Cortese reference 🤭
I guess 水餃子（suigyoza) is just dumplings because IIRC fried dumplings isn't that common in China
or "boiled dumplings" if specification is needed.
Pan-fried dumplings are actually common in China. Usually called "pot stickers" (鍋貼)
i wish i lived in japan - i speak chinese and translate for you
Ooo you caught someone making biang biang noodlesssss 🙌🏻
The Stefon reference lol
For those who don't know, umber 4 looks similar to the kanji for death in Japan, hence why in movies like the grudge for example, the ghost number tends to be nothing but 4s. It's symbolic of death is calling.
They don’t look similar. They _sound_ the same.
四 (shi) ← four
死 (shi) ← death
@@user-iv8ex1ek4j hwy man I'm just relaying what I remember hearing when I was watching an interview with takashi shimizu. Though it is possible I just heard wrong. Thanks.
@@jamielishbrook2384 No problem.
"Dan Cortez"
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
That looked delicious!!
I'd be drinking that broth straight from the bowl looks delicious
In English we usually call any Chinese dumpling in soup wonton.but of course in Chinese wonton are a specific dumpling type with a square wrapper made with egg.
The Bill Hader reference 😂
I have a non-food related question… what do you do in terms of visa for you to be able to live in Japan? Like how are you able to stay for so long. I only ask because I’m considering moving there and teaching English.
Thanks for any help!
Those noodles look PERFECT 👍😲