Behind the Counter at a local Japanese style Chinese Restaurant
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Asahi is a Japanese-style Chinese restaurant with a rich history spanning over 100 years. Originally from the Nihonbashi area, this Tokyo secret hidden gem food spot tragically burnt down during the war but was later rebuilt here in one of Asakusa’s hidden back streets, just behind the iconic Senso-ji Temple. And now this hidden gem is run by a father and son duo serving lines of locals each and every day. The owner, Ueki san, took over this Japanese food ship from his father when he was 29 years old making him the 4th generation owner in his family. But he actually, started his career at the age of 16, studying under his grandfather’s friend at a traditional Japanese cuisine restaurant in Shimane prefecture. After which he worked in other industries to gain more life experience before setting back down here. Japanese-style Chinese restaurants like Asahi are known in Japan as MACHI-CHUKA, directly translated Town and Chinese. It’s origin traces back to the 1600s when it arrived in Japan’s Nagasaki area during the Edo period but through time underwent a gradual evolution to suit Japanese tastes.
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Hey, love your work and hot sauce. Really knocked my taste buds through a loop and the name is fitting I think. I was wondering if you could do a series on "10 days in Japan if you like _____" Some examples for the blanks are history, war buff, Anime fan, theme parks, hiking, spa's, unusual places, etc. I've watched a ton of your videos and seen so many things, but I'd love to see you produce some trip examples based on your back catalogue with voice over creating the "Ideal Trip" including travel. Japan has some of the most amazing train stays, so you could even dive into "while your visiting this museum, be sure to check out this market place known for.." or whatever else. My thought process here is that my wife and I have different interests when we travel, so by watching the videos of our interests, we can mark spots that overlap or are nearby each other. Then build our perfect trip...side note as I'm writing this...does Paolo Inc. offer travel planning by chance? Might be something to expand into with hot sauce. Love the work, please keep producing.
If they ever open one in the states gimme a ring I'll do dishes! lol
I know you are going to hate me for pointing this out but you don't boil stock... you bring to a boil and then you simmer for the rest of the time. Boiling too long makes the fat in the animal go rancid and it tastes really awful and burnt coppery. Simmer the stock. Then the broth is made from the stock.
What about video on day in high school student
Extreme frankenEve
Having Japanese small businesses featured on your channel fells like a win-win to me. I hope more offer to appear on your channel!
it's a win-win-win. The store wins, Paolo wins, the viewers win.
@@youtubehandoltrue!
This restaurant owner is super chill, nice to see. Love these types of episodes from Paolo.
Small businesses, within tight quarters. I feel claustrophobic every time the camera films in that narrow cooking aisle!
@@milton480heverything u have to adjust and work
Who's here after watching the Tonkatsu video where Ueki made a cameo?
Me
Not me
What video?
Me
Give me the link
I love your behind the scenes videos. You have a charming personality and you help restaurant owners show their passion for cooking.
Thank you so much!
This is such a great video.
It shows the generations and commitment, obviously the quality as well. The 2 gentlemen that he interviewed at the end have been going to this spot for 50 and 60 years!!!!
It's awesome that the son decided to get involved and carry it forward. So much respect and am sure that the Dad is training him hard on the best methods.
This was such a great experience watching.
Behind the Counter is my favorite series from you Paolo, I even have my 89 year old grandfather watching these now. He was a chef for many years before he could afford to go to school, and is the one who got me into Japanese food at a very young age.
What did he think about this restaurant and it's owners?
Paolo, if you get to read this...i just wanna say thank you so much for all the videos you been making throughout the years. you don't know how much it means to me to see another new video you uploaded. your videos make me feel very relaxed and comfortable cuz you put so much work into them. i love seeing japan culture and i learn at least 1 new thing every video. you are one of the few youtube content creators that drives me to be the best i can be as a youtube content creator myself. thank you again and can't wait for the next video!
Three cups of coffee a day, travels on a Monday, and drinks a bottle of whiskey.. the secrets to life!
AND looks 15 years less than his age!
@@youtubehandol Hahahahaha..... Long distance traveling on Mondays is the secret to life!
Chinese restaurants are Japan's most popular foreign food. There's a neighborhood Chinese restaurant in almost every corner in Japan. Many dishes like ramen and gyoza came from these restaurants and evolved into a Japanese dish with their own type of restaurants. These are places many Japanese patron for generations as most Japanese do not own the equipment like wok to cook Chinese food at home. If you look around Japanese food youtube, tons of these kind of places are being featured. I'm glad Paolo were able to showcase these local places which foreigners knows very little about, but important to Japanese living in the neighborhood.
Surprised Chinese food is popular in Japan.
@@s125ish I'm quite sure almost all Japanese love at least some Chinese dishes. We respect their richness and incredible variety.
I remember that a few years ago, when a Western media rated Chinese food low (like #15) among the world's culinary traditions, many Japanese people protested and demanded it should be among the Top 3, at least. 🙂
@@s125ish Because most citizens of each country aren't part of the toxic geopolitical identity that consumes some fanatics. Anti-Japan, Anti-China, Anti-whatever, are less of a focus for people that just want to live their lives. Food in my belly makes me happy and I love the cusine all around the world. I'm not accusing you of anything, just that we live such short lifespans and it's always positive to see appreciation for each other beyond just hate.
Brah, you’ve got to stop with the “no cap” 😅
@@s125ish Why wouldn't it be? Despite all the obvious tension from war related stuff, Japan and China has a long history together and naturally food is involved during trading and cultural exchanges. It's like that anywhere for any country.
"I'm the sexy man from the chicken shop" -- that was classic! Ha-ha! Absolutely loved this one Paolo, loved the environment, the cultural knowledge and the banter. Thank you once again :)
We need to make a map of all the videos that you've done Paolo, then we can do tours of eateries.
Excellent idea!
@paolo fromtokyo this has to happpen!
I really like this guy, he works hard but he's pretty chill and personable.
those fresh noods delivered by the president of the company to a probably long-standing customer out of respect is just amazing.
Can't imagine that this place has been there for over 120 years, consistently serving the neighborhood, rain or shine! It must've given its customers a sense of stability and warmth since no matter what happens in life, you can always pop into the restaurant and food will be served. So heartwarming!
That's so wholesome 🥺
I tried this restaurant a few weeks ago when I stay as Asakusa. The ginger ramen was delicious.
Thank you Paolo for the recommendation. Next year I’ll visit this restaurant again.
Seeing Japanese business like this and how well is their relationship with the locals is just so beautiful.
it really shows how beautiful it must've been living in a community like that
It's gratifying to see these wonderful people and their small businesses featured on your channel, Paolo, giving them the opportunity to reach people that otherwise may have never had the opportunity to do so. All of those hard working, smiling people who contribute a small but incredibly important part to others' lives and keeping family and cultural traditions alive for generations to come. I appreciate all the hard work you and your family put into these wonderful videos. I will never physically be able to travel to Japan but thanks to you, I've learned I would love to visit someday just the same. Thank you for the opportunity to travel virtually!
Another good one. Seen a lot of japanese youtuber featuring such local shops on chinese cuisine during pandemic, but always refreshing to see paolo's take as he always tries to get the background and how the neighborhood perceives the shop!!
God damn, one of the things I admire in Japan is just how consistent things are even throughout 60+ years, for like even local shops and whatnot
I love these videos so much. I've got so many places I want to visit whenever I can get over to Japan.
Edit: all of these owners sound like people you can just chill with and have a good time.
Glad you like them!
Watching the level of quality that small businesses place on their craft is always endearing. Delicious food in my belly makes me happy. Thanks for the great contents.
I love the Father-Son Work Dynamic! It warms my heart to see generational collaboration nowadays.
As a Chinese/Filipino/Hawaiian that's born & raised in Hawaii, I applaud these wonderful people for their ingenuity of marrying Japanese-Chinese food culture!
I would love to see a behind the scene look at traditional Japanese art, calligraphy or anything to do with making a kimono. Your videos show a glimpse of Japan beyond the tourist spots and I love it!
I am really excited going on this journey with you! It's so great to see the world thru your lens.
Absolutely love these behind the counter videos thank you Paolo! Watching from New Zealand.
Your insight into this family owned businesses are my favorites, I can see all the love and work you put into all your videos.
I absolutely adore Japan! They are all so honest and hard working!!! Love it so much!
Really fun video as always Paolo, your videos show the kindness and warmness Japanese people have and I remember from my travels to Japan! I really hope to come back soon to Japan, I miss it so much! Love from Belgium!
I’m going to Tokyo in November and you bet your ass I’m going there. Absolutely LOVE the vibe Ueki-san gives off. I’ll tell him you sent me 🫡
Honestly, the behind the counter series is the best! I love seeing all these family run shops ♥
Good video. Thanks for posting!
Hey Paolo, another amazing day in the life video. The stories behind the small businesses you cover are steeped in so much history and tradition which is what makes them so enjoyable to watch. Thanks again 🙏 and can’t wait for the next one. Oh, and great editing as usual Maiko!
I genuinely love this series, thank you Paolo for all the great content you create
This was so wholesome! Loved it
Thank you Paolo for sharing amazing videos with us from Japan ❤️
Thank you Paolo! I look forward to every video you create. You're very talented, and I think all of the businesses that you visit are worth the highlight, and appreciate it so much. I'll be here for the next one!
A Japanese Styled restaurant sounds pretty cool, must have some twists to their cuisine. Another amazing Behind the Counter video Paolo, cant wait for the next one.
Japanese style Chinese food is close to the original version but the taste and presentation has been changed for Japanese taste. For example, fried rice is always presented via a large ladle so it looks like a perfect circle mount on the dish - this is something only Japanese Chinese restaurant will do. Also Chinese noodles served in these restaurants became Japanese ramen, and ingredients were invented like chashu pork belly, which has the original name chashu but doesn't look or taste like Cantonese chashu pork at all.
love your behind the counter series!!
Love this type of video very much!
Just came from the new behind the counter video to rewatch this😅😅😅
Same! Lol
Ditto!
always appreciate the behind the counter series. keep up the good work and hope to see more!
Just amazing I love this series among others that you have!
Thank you for the wonderful video about the 100-year-old Chinese restaurant in Asakusa that is loved by the locals 👍
I do like these videos, and so great seeing how there is a line outside most of the shops you visit before they open
It's amazing that they can run this restaurant with only 3 people. Great work ethic and time management.
Awesome video as always Paolo. Small family owned place are the best place so friendly and delicious food.
Paolo I always look forward to your behind the counter videos,slick and nicely presented
That place looks so fun. So chill. I'm glad the son will keep it alive and I hope he has a little one who takes it over too. ❤
Always love Paolo’s Behind the Counter series! These small businesses are amazing!
Behind the counter is THE best youtube series ever !!! incredibly interesting and fun to watch, much love from Germany.
So much pride in their food. I appreciate that
As always top notch content, high quality production and a nice place to visit!
Yesssss!
Plz never stop making these❤
More Paolo keep up the good work!
His English sounds really good when he said he is taking a coffee break I thought I was hearing things at first
Love behind the counter series.
I loves these videos!
Such an interesting shop! I love these Behind The Counter videos !!
Paolo, I really enjoy your series, "Behind The Counter" . You do such a great job!
These videos are amazing and I want to build a list of places I've seen on your channel for when I visit Japan! Watching these in the morning before breakfast is a terrible idea because I end up so hungy
Love love love your behind the counter videos the video the sound the details of the restaurant kitchen and staff and work love it all please make more videos like this 👍
Living in New Zealand 🇳🇿 Paolo kudos to you sourcing delectable foody eateries. 4Generations of
professionalism. 😊❤
I love this channel so much
Fantastic video. Been saving these so that i when i visit next i can try them. Even the sushi restaurant that you featured earlier was a brilliant video
Thanks, Paolo loved this behind the counter!!! You just cannot beat tradition and generation. My hat is off to the owner son!! You just don't see sons taking over the family business anymore!!! I thought it was a lost art. Love your videos. You have a beautiful family. Please keep doing what you're doing!!
I love your attitude towards life, wishing you well.
Thank you for showing these types of videos! I find Japan very interesting
4th generation, and the son will carry on the tradition. How admirable! Also, the owner is such a pleasant person.
I love, LOVE places like this. What a community.
So appreciative of all the people opening up their doors for you
Your videos are always so entertaining, keep up the good work 🗣🔥
Restaurants like these are truly special
great video as usual!
Just love your videos, learn so much about Japan and the people. I love these videos that feature small family type businesses or your average person working in Japan.
A generational restaurant is truely a fixture in japan. Great content. I enjoy these behind the scenes videos very much. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe.
My absolute favorite series!
Another great video! 🎉
The next time I am in japan I will look through all your behind the counter videos again and visit some of those places. Thank you for showing them :D
I'm tremendously shocked by the customers' loyalty. Like, who can visit the same place for 60 years!!!🤯 They're awesome👏
Thank you very much for this interesting video
Always love your videos Paolo!
I love your family restaurant videos!
Awesome video
Truly a legacy! Incredible to see. Having regulars coming there for over 60 years is crazy.
Patrons coming to them for 50 years, 60 years.. wow!! That is an amazing legacy. A lot of restaurants don't even last half of that!
Let alone lasting 25 years... In a hyper competitive place like Tokyo you'd be lucky to survive 2 years unless you really know what you are doing. It's truly mind blowing that the same person would be able to go to a place for 50. 60 years straight, speaks volume for how good and consistent things are.
As always, great video! :)
I'm sure the opinion of a silly American doesn't mean much, but I truly appreciate your "behind the counter" videos! Thank you for sharing with us!
Paolo is also a silly American.
@@TheRealAaronJordison Nope, he's a gentleman. :)
Don't be like that. I'm sure your opinion means A LOT to him because every RUclipsr loves the American audience...
...since the CPM (monetization per thousand views) from the USA is so high
That is so cool! What a legacy to be running a 5 generations shop with over 120 years of excellence. Having faithful customers for 50-60 years that is something special.
I always look forward to seeing your videos Sir keep up the fantastic work watching from the U.K.
Wow!! That looks like an awesome restaurant!! The food looks so delicious!!
One of the most wholesome RUclips channels. Your videos are so comforting.
Love his cheery attitude!!
Absolutely loved this one! From the family dynamics (daughter was my fav), restaurant culture, and honest talks about what it takes to run their business. We need to see them again in another episode 😊
That's not his daughter tho....
Another lovely btc video. Loved it. Just like all the previous ones.
On top of every kind words people say, it's also really nice to see the link with other local businesses, like the meat and noodle supply.
another great video. Ueki-san would be a fun guy to hang out with. I like the kanji history too.
Favorite series is back!
So amazed of your work for ALL THOSE YEARS §
Bravo
Hi Paolo! Discovered your channel a month ago and I love your videos. Great work bro.
nice video paolo!