Inside Hashimoto: Tokyo's Michelin-starred Eel Restaurant - Momentum Travel

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  • Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
  • Meet Shinji Hashimoto, the humble, 6th-generation owner of Michelin-starred unagi restaurant Hashimoto. This unassuming eel joint in Tokyo's Bunkyo district serves up a secret family recipe for tare sauce that dates back nearly 200 years. Read more about Hashimoto here: momentum.travel...

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  • @danielzboy
    @danielzboy 7 лет назад +2076

    The simpler a dish, the harder it is to get it done to perfection. It's really impressive that a simple dish like this bowl of rice with grilled eel has won a Michelin star. It must be really delicious...

    • @TontonHeredero
      @TontonHeredero 7 лет назад +35

      i like how you think lol

    • @rickywinataa
      @rickywinataa 7 лет назад +190

      The simpler the dish, the more it shows quality of the ingredients and the preparations that went into the dish

    • @danielzboy
      @danielzboy 7 лет назад +25

      TheAntibyte I've watched it before! I still dream of visiting that restaurant some day just to experience what sushi made in the hands of a master tastes like. Likewise, Jiro's sushi are also all very simple.

    • @mauricesupot6641
      @mauricesupot6641 7 лет назад +12

      unagi is hella delicious dude. go try it.

    • @lymh4850
      @lymh4850 7 лет назад +12

      Yeah you could say that. The sauce should be not as simple as you think but overall it is quite intuitive, all about the years of experience

  • @brandonprows
    @brandonprows 7 лет назад +1591

    This video was lovely. I appreciated how humble they seem to be despite having a coveted Michelin star.

    • @kennethvillanueva4353
      @kennethvillanueva4353 7 лет назад +72

      brandonprows his mom was like 'meh' tbh lol

    • @trril1234
      @trril1234 7 лет назад +24

      They've been around for 6 generations though. A newer establishment would be more thrilled to be recognized.

    • @trril1234
      @trril1234 7 лет назад +11

      why should i?

    • @CrackPipeWiIIie
      @CrackPipeWiIIie 7 лет назад +25

      joseph blake man I got chills from how edgy you are

    • @Ren_Taylor
      @Ren_Taylor 7 лет назад

      Thank you for acknowledging Willie's good job! You are a great contributor to the site!

  • @kimberlynguyen124
    @kimberlynguyen124 7 лет назад +1067

    He seems to be a really humble man, I'm proud of him

    • @NeoEngineCorp
      @NeoEngineCorp 7 лет назад +33

      It's definitely still you, Jules

    • @edwardosaragi
      @edwardosaragi 7 лет назад +19

      Julian Hickman I'm sorry, I don't think that's arrogant. He implies his feeling of proud to him. I got what you say but, Arrogant means if the person show off about what they have.

    • @SuperMiIk
      @SuperMiIk 7 лет назад +3

      EJ7 Will oh my god do you people really not get the joke? "proud" is the opposite of "humble" It's JUST a joke jesus Christ

    • @trevscribbles
      @trevscribbles 7 лет назад +14

      +Julian Hickman Ironically, it's YOU who are coming across as attempting to be superior here with your entirely unnecessary batch of pedantry. It was clearly meant as a compliment.

    • @allychan9715
      @allychan9715 7 лет назад +1

      Well being humble IS a good virtue so i don't see why not praise him? In asian culture it is always good to be humble and ppl always praise you for being humble

  • @kald0rei
    @kald0rei 7 лет назад +176

    the sound those food containers make, like when they close the lid on it 3:12, is so pleasing.

  • @ZerdsJames
    @ZerdsJames 7 лет назад +312

    I love this. So many Michelin starred restaurants and highly regarded restaurants have such an attitude. They always brag about have the best dish, the best ingredients, the best technique. This guys was just like "I hope they like my food. I don't want them to be disappointed." Its amazing. I really want to eat there now.

    • @johnnyd6953
      @johnnyd6953 7 лет назад +30

      AKA the difference between westerners and easterners. Yeah, I said it.

    • @PanSzawu
      @PanSzawu 6 лет назад +1

      Johnny D not at all. Depends if they're assholes or not. There are many Eastern assholes in Japan as there are in the West, except France is the most arrogant nation probably

    • @mrstrdknmabalz1412
      @mrstrdknmabalz1412 6 лет назад +2

      'Easterners' is a really general term. China is eastern country, and chinese tourist are known worldwide to have a very bad attitude (not all of course). While japanese is the like the opposite of it, they are known for their manner(and once again, not all of them).

    • @jarenong
      @jarenong 6 лет назад +1

      Too many self hating westerners lol. The western civilization is a great civilization, they invented things like cars, airplanes, lightbulb etc. The greatest civilization in the east is China, they invented paper, printing, compass, gunpowders, seismographs, porcelain etc. Including the mother language for east asia, hanzi. Japan did not invent but rather improved on existing products, they made cars better, cameras better and video games better. They did invent bullet trains. Instant Ramen fun fact was invented by a Chinese called Go Pek-Hok who moved to Japan and became momofuku ando. Of course, the japanese will try to hide the fact that instant ramen is invented by a Chinese as much as they can ;) Notice how the Cup Noodle museum did not mention where he was born! Shameful japan, japanese are not as honorable as you might think!
      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Momofuku_Ando
      www.cupnoodles-museum.jp/en/osaka_ikeda/about/

    • @youraveragepasser-by7367
      @youraveragepasser-by7367 6 лет назад +2

      k z a chill bro, the topic is about the attitude of some Michelin star restaurants

  • @Extys
    @Extys 7 лет назад +137

    Fun fact: at 2:11 you can see the mon (emblem) called "Maruni chigai takanoha", this mean that this man is from a samurai family.

  • @RadBomber69
    @RadBomber69 7 лет назад +346

    That ending part though. it looked so good and delicate

    • @TheUlleberg
      @TheUlleberg 7 лет назад +4

      Parts it with the sticks only, Geez. looks so gooood!

    • @Psycoholic2008
      @Psycoholic2008 6 лет назад +2

      WITH A FUCKING CHOPSTICK! That was my response, legit out loud as fuck I had to yell that when I saw them do it. I want some of that Eel so fucking bad right now, I would kill 200 baby blue whales to get it.

  • @petermono
    @petermono 7 лет назад +16

    I went here last week.
    Unagi was cooked very well, extremely delicate.
    Sauce was subtle so the focus was more on the natural flavor of the eel. However you need to appreciate the eel texture, don't come here just for the Michelin star or you won't like it.

  • @Boogiewoogie168
    @Boogiewoogie168 7 лет назад +516

    Watching this while eating my instant ramen noodle, I keep saying to myself...soon...soon...soon....

    • @eddiewinchester3272
      @eddiewinchester3272 7 лет назад +5

      me too, luckily i have a holiday to japan booked :3

    • @Boogiewoogie168
      @Boogiewoogie168 7 лет назад +6

      Good for you man! Holiday to japan sounds fun!

    • @timw3283
      @timw3283 7 лет назад +3

      well I just came back from Tokyo and I tried an Eel place at Tsukiji. Also very good.

    • @vongan511
      @vongan511 7 лет назад +6

      Lol. At least, you're eating something, Bro!

    • @LiveAsDiva
      @LiveAsDiva 7 лет назад

      Boogie Boogie exactly what im doing everyday i ate food in my teeny tiny dorm room

  • @littlebourkeck
    @littlebourkeck 7 лет назад +166

    such a humble guy!

    • @AudioDiversity
      @AudioDiversity 7 лет назад +1

      CK IU yes let us praise him for lowering himself!!!

  • @Outwardpd
    @Outwardpd 7 лет назад +140

    That video was honestly amazing, beautiful music made it so peaceful to watch I just blinked and it was already over.

  • @chubipower
    @chubipower 7 лет назад +210

    unagi is my favourite!! i wonder how this one tastes... 200 years of history, 6th generation in the business... *slurps*

    • @rastachech1375
      @rastachech1375 7 лет назад

      mine too... if i had to choose only 1 thing to eat for the rest of my life, it´d be unagi for sure...

    • @kevinzhang8332
      @kevinzhang8332 6 лет назад

      I came to Japan for a high-end unagi restaurant this year, a little disappointed though.

  • @HellenBeddQueen
    @HellenBeddQueen 7 лет назад +41

    lol the mom was like "oh cool" about getting a star

  • @Pickyeats1119
    @Pickyeats1119 7 лет назад +10

    another man who inspires me. my dream of having a michelin star. someday

  • @austinhaynes6420
    @austinhaynes6420 6 лет назад +3

    The piano was perfect, sound like something out a Miyazaki film, and the eel looked amazing omg.

  • @suhass6628
    @suhass6628 4 года назад +1

    No disrespect to the culinary world. Its the attitude and the humbleness that matters not how many stars you have. Looks at this guy and Hawker Chan and their attitude. "I hope they like my food. I don't want them to be disappointed." - Awesome

  • @ArgaAnders
    @ArgaAnders 7 лет назад +2

    Shinji seems like a really cool and friendly guy, and that eel looked beyond delicious! Makes me want to go to Japan right now!

  • @danf8047
    @danf8047 7 лет назад +1111

    When will I learn that I shouldn't watch these type of videos on an empty stomach... ugh..

  • @DocPopulus
    @DocPopulus 7 лет назад +1

    I feel like this restaurant, and the way its owner runs it, really captures the Japanese tradition and culture: beauty through simplicity, patience and refinement

  • @zhengchen5140
    @zhengchen5140 7 лет назад +10

    the background music is awesome

  • @TheCrackersman
    @TheCrackersman 3 года назад +1

    This youtube channel has provided little else that can compare to the simple majesty of this video. Three and three quarter minutes culminating in a gorgeous presentation of the finished product. Exceptional.

  • @murilocruz7752
    @murilocruz7752 6 лет назад +2

    The simplicity of it all makes it great. No fuss shop doing what they do with attention to detail and care each day. Some great technique shown in this vid. After prep, grill, then steam, then remove bones, then grill with the sauce.

  • @odysseus8403
    @odysseus8403 2 года назад

    I always come back to this video so comforting

  • @russelsilao
    @russelsilao 7 лет назад +1

    Never have I ever watched a video that felt so relaxed and familiar; everything about it, the music, video editing, and interview felt right. You've captured and showed how passionate and modest they are at what they do without any pretension. Thank you.

  • @indaneym
    @indaneym 7 лет назад +1

    I never ate Unagi before, I'm not really into the Japanese kitchen. However, I like to watch this video when I'm stressed, it's so soothing. I feel much better everytime without a doubt after watching this. Thanks humble man.

  • @Allaluca
    @Allaluca 7 лет назад +1

    Since 1845...6th generation...there's a reason they stood the test of time; attention to details, thought, and dedication in what they do, respect.

  • @DrASiddiqui
    @DrASiddiqui 7 лет назад +1

    God willing one day I will be able to go to Japan and try all the culinary delights and visit all the incredible places this country has to offer.

  • @clowcapter
    @clowcapter 7 лет назад +3

    the music though, makes it even more delicious when watching the video

  • @kevincaballero770
    @kevincaballero770 6 лет назад

    this looks so fucking honest.i mean there’s something about this dish.it’s like,it gives you a sense of comfort and delight

  • @HeyMelani
    @HeyMelani 7 лет назад +23

    ah I love these kinds of videos!! Just so interesting and beautiful to watch :)
    Make more please and much love from Italy!

  • @Vongola10Cd
    @Vongola10Cd 7 лет назад

    When you put heart into trying to get something right. It's not the name, not the history of the place. He just wants to serve food that doesn't disappoint. Amazing

  • @notimportant1935
    @notimportant1935 6 лет назад

    Such a humble guy. Respect. These kind of videos can always puts a smile...

  • @moin6077
    @moin6077 7 лет назад

    Wow. The humility of this man made the video so much more beautiful.

  • @khevintokura7650
    @khevintokura7650 7 лет назад

    Every small restaurants in japan especially those in towns are so good. They all work and serve their foods with compassion and dedication. If ever u travel in japan stop by a small eatery,you'll see how amazing these tiny restaurants are.

  • @davidmcneil2296
    @davidmcneil2296 Год назад

    It’s hard to find something like this eel restaurant, in the U.S. where it’s not very big, but you can tell so much pride and passion are put into the shape, the food, and the experience. I really enjoy the way Japanese business owners, small and/or large ones, run their businesses so passionately and skillfully. I wish more people in the U.S. would learn more from how people in Japan/Asia do things.

  • @VionyTania
    @VionyTania 7 лет назад +2

    they all look so humble, i love unadon and i will totally visit this place when i visit japan :) i miss the food in japan so much.

  • @huisi9snsd
    @huisi9snsd 7 лет назад

    Unagi never fails to appetite me!! The tastes of unagi is irreplaceable .i wonder how this restaurant's unagi taste like like, six generations of history. A simple dish with just eel fish coated with savory sauce, on top of hot steaming rice, would always make my day anytime anywhere!

  • @ToxxicFlames
    @ToxxicFlames 7 лет назад +71

    Such a relaxing soundtrack...
    *WHAT IS IT?!*

    • @kwisatz-haderach8
      @kwisatz-haderach8 7 лет назад +8

      Duh Sushi Spirited Away- One Summers day maybe?

    • @MSP106
      @MSP106 7 лет назад

      yes!!!

    • @Richard-vu7nd
      @Richard-vu7nd 7 лет назад +17

      I can confirm it most certainly is not that, unfortunately.

    • @Psycoholic2008
      @Psycoholic2008 6 лет назад

      No way that is from Spirited away, but thanks for the feels.

    • @MarknaKrub
      @MarknaKrub 6 лет назад +2

      Ryuichi Sakamoto- 'Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence

  • @nathang6869
    @nathang6869 7 лет назад

    This video put me at peace. Just seeing the happiness of that man. Very amazing

  • @picozzimichele
    @picozzimichele 4 года назад

    I went to this restaurant 3/4 times now thanks to this video and it is worth it. Absolutely Amazing. Video is great

  • @AlienNinjaPuppy
    @AlienNinjaPuppy 7 лет назад +1

    what matters is the taste. simple or not, if it taste great, it'll deserve a star

  • @roger7050mm
    @roger7050mm 7 лет назад

    this video is so peacefull, just finished watching it 3 times. made me cry of happiness for them near the end

  • @maerspublicarchive9383
    @maerspublicarchive9383 6 лет назад

    this man is so wholesome hes doing his best i love him so muuuuch

  • @Gogeta0110
    @Gogeta0110 7 лет назад

    the chap talking about his restaurant sounded so genuine, like he really appreciates his own food

  • @knownaigm
    @knownaigm 7 лет назад

    What a completely genuine person.

  • @noneofyourbusiness4383
    @noneofyourbusiness4383 6 лет назад

    The food that make me cry . So touchy

  • @oolongtea7807
    @oolongtea7807 6 лет назад +1

    I don’t know why, but I cried.
    This video is beautiful and show me a worker who are enjoyed is work, that all but I cried.
    Also, what was the music? I really enjoyed it.
    (Sorry if my English is bad)

    • @TheMrSnuSnu
      @TheMrSnuSnu 5 лет назад +1

      artist: Track_3k
      song: Japanese Piano Ballad
      source: www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/42824056-japanese-piano-ballad

  • @serlolol
    @serlolol 7 лет назад

    Simple music for a simple meal. Perfection

  • @Saggitarius86
    @Saggitarius86 7 лет назад

    The illusory of the meal when it came out of the box, it looked really good and then just from the drawing down of the chopsticks to separate the eel into what immediately turned into several portions of eel sushi, it had a umami effect in my brain...WTF I wish I could kiss the chef.

  • @nindigo1997
    @nindigo1997 7 лет назад +1

    I really really love this video. The flow, the vibe, the music, the picture, the attitude, and on top of that THE UNAGI

  • @guranad0
    @guranad0 7 лет назад +405

    Gosh even a regular unagi always makes me so happy, can't imagine what it's like to eat there

    • @bob-pk2ly
      @bob-pk2ly 7 лет назад

      IKR!!

    • @mailtoray
      @mailtoray 7 лет назад +3

      Ren Taiwan province supplies the most eel that consume in Japan. for the local eels, they are smaller than the one in this video.

    • @makeshifthouse
      @makeshifthouse 7 лет назад +14

      I tried the dish in January. Other than being really good, fluffy, and richer in taste, it was slightly different from the unagi i normally eat (and HAPPY is such an apt word to describe the way unagi makes me feel).
      From that day on, I became a lot more sensitive to unagis. Unagi still make me no less happy than before though.
      GO TRY IT! AND ORDER THE LARGE DON RATHER THAN THE REGULAR. Don't go too late, their last order is something like 830. We went at 8 and they were already bringing their signs back indoors.

    • @marcelvandenakker4181
      @marcelvandenakker4181 7 лет назад

      rmier eel reproduce in the ocean you can not mass Produce them afaik

    • @fred-shieh
      @fred-shieh 7 лет назад

      I went in January, I don't think they have the regular on the menu any more, I think it's only large now... but I went during lunch time, I'm not sure

  • @bomapdich
    @bomapdich 7 лет назад

    every time i see sth about japan that always put such harmonizing music.

  • @jaex26
    @jaex26 7 лет назад

    This video was beautiful in so many aspects. What a great and humble owner.

  • @kev4850
    @kev4850 6 лет назад

    I always watch this video when I'm hungry. But the beauty if this is just amazing. The comfort the video offers is so warm, that it makes you want to visit

  • @tenou213
    @tenou213 6 лет назад

    This is making me crazy. Humble charm on top of amazing food just isn't fair.

  • @BLamorous
    @BLamorous 7 лет назад

    I'm happy for them & I wish them many more successful years .

  • @the_waterlemon5296
    @the_waterlemon5296 7 лет назад

    I surprised myself and startled my roomate because I screamed at how easily those chopsticks just glided through the eel.
    that was so satisfying to watch...

  • @samuelwidodo3475
    @samuelwidodo3475 Год назад

    I really love this video from every aspect..videography, naration, backsound, scene, everthing is just perfectly made

  • @eoinenglish7659
    @eoinenglish7659 7 лет назад

    That looks fabulous! The Japanese seem to have a unique ability to make 'simple' dishes look so elegant and taste amazing.

  • @coSoulBreaker
    @coSoulBreaker 7 лет назад

    Beautiful, they don't understand the importance of their achievement. They.just continue doing what they were doing and considering it normal, but everything is so majestic.

  • @ProgressingStepxStep
    @ProgressingStepxStep 7 лет назад

    That dish looks absolutely delightful.

  • @rudyli2392
    @rudyli2392 7 лет назад

    Idk why but this almost brought me to tears

  • @ramendaisuki205
    @ramendaisuki205 6 лет назад +1

    This video is so relaxing and satisfying... anyone else?

  • @Sakixlover
    @Sakixlover 7 лет назад

    this guy is so chill

  • @Keichan2501
    @Keichan2501 7 лет назад +1

    The dish looks so beautiful.

  • @ashharhasan3120
    @ashharhasan3120 7 лет назад

    Absolutely love it!! That simplicity. Such modesty. Makes my insides all mushy-gooey.

  • @E1N9A8N0DA
    @E1N9A8N0DA 7 лет назад

    03:18 I pause the video and I keep watching this beautiful image. Speechless.

  • @junoflo4508
    @junoflo4508 7 лет назад

    The soothing piano in the background helped so much lol

  • @laypyu
    @laypyu 7 лет назад

    Mannnn!!! I didn't want it to end!
    Beautifully taken with a beautiful soundscape.

  • @jdt617
    @jdt617 6 лет назад

    The elegant box. Such a simple combo: eel & rice. I so wanted to taste it - looked so tasty.

  • @Mark467
    @Mark467 7 лет назад

    That rice looks amazing.
    So soft.

  • @valeoha1578
    @valeoha1578 7 лет назад +23

    only in japan! wonderful

    • @VeniVidiAjax
      @VeniVidiAjax 7 лет назад +1

      vale oha visit Holland one day... smoked eals is a dutch speciality.
      Also raw ones.

  • @Sonny1065LV
    @Sonny1065LV 7 лет назад +7

    I would love to eat here

  • @mimiseob
    @mimiseob 7 лет назад

    its nearly perfection, totally inspiring. how they treat food unlike any other country .. respect!

  • @ianobrien3730
    @ianobrien3730 6 лет назад

    why was this so comforting i feel like i could be a dishwasher in japan and it'd be the most fulfilling existence ever

  • @paullee2538
    @paullee2538 7 лет назад

    Great video from music to the different camera angles.

  • @sbKalEl
    @sbKalEl 7 лет назад

    What a beautiful soothing video for the end of the day. Eating cottage cheese while watching this though...

  • @emirinobambino
    @emirinobambino 7 лет назад

    Cutting Eel with a chopstick and that little amount of effort is incredible. I really hope I can eat here one day.

  • @jasons_encore
    @jasons_encore 7 лет назад

    God, I love the music along with the story, it's so peaceful.

  • @LOSTTEMPLAR
    @LOSTTEMPLAR 7 лет назад

    I just finished eating a huge meal and watching this made my mouth watered.... I'm really hungry for this....

  • @bananamusician
    @bananamusician 7 лет назад

    I love unagi... definitely going there next time I'm in Tokyo

  • @nicomist7990
    @nicomist7990 7 лет назад

    Shinji Hashimoto seemed like a super chill dude! I'd like to have a beer with him!

  • @lunatickula
    @lunatickula 7 лет назад

    I hope this channel grows, so that I can enjoy more pleasing foods from around the world

  • @petrificustotalus9579
    @petrificustotalus9579 6 лет назад

    This is the reason why there so many tiny restaurant with michelin star rating in Japan. They cooked everything passionately, as if they are creating a work of art.

  • @iisgamerz9768
    @iisgamerz9768 6 лет назад +1

    That was actually beautiful, thank you for this video.

  • @pardong100
    @pardong100 7 лет назад

    This place is fantastic! if you ever decide to go, make sure you show up early to grab a seat. A friend and I made it during lunch (11:30 AM) and they sold out right after us! It was sad to see people being turned away but that made the unagi that much more satisfying!!! 10/10 would go again.

  • @Fainthen
    @Fainthen 7 лет назад

    Actually always liked eel whenever they were served as a kid when I lived with my extended family in Taipei, Taiwan and in Hong Kong, ¨GB¨ (1995) China.

  • @thiwankaambagaspitiya9264
    @thiwankaambagaspitiya9264 6 лет назад

    He enjoys his work more than as a business..love it

  • @GeorgeSmiley2023
    @GeorgeSmiley2023 6 лет назад

    Wow. Probably the most beautiful video I've seen in a while.

  • @fred-shieh
    @fred-shieh 7 лет назад

    Went there early Jan this year, best trip I ever took as a family

    • @fred-shieh
      @fred-shieh 3 года назад

      Went again 2nd September 2019, still in love with it

  • @adxcosta1807
    @adxcosta1807 7 лет назад

    This is what beauty is to me.

  • @thatcuriousguy
    @thatcuriousguy 7 лет назад

    2020 i will visit japan and i will be stopping here! Love unagi!!

  • @xXAk3LXx
    @xXAk3LXx 7 лет назад

    Very humble man and a very elegant presentation.

  • @anytimecozymusic3240
    @anytimecozymusic3240 7 лет назад +4

    I bet it tastes divine!

  • @heart328mind
    @heart328mind 6 лет назад

    Instead of having some actors expressing how delicious the food is, this incredible introduction has grabbed my appetite

  • @herropreaseherro7870
    @herropreaseherro7870 7 лет назад

    This was so beautiful with that anime ost in the background I almost cried

  • @jcdias6951
    @jcdias6951 7 лет назад

    my favorite dish eel over rice. yum

  • @alexsakon
    @alexsakon 7 лет назад +1

    Beautifully shot and exited. Bravo.

  • @jclarida7576
    @jclarida7576 7 лет назад +9

    the neighborhood in the intro looks like the one from midnight diner show

  • @saskafraz9148
    @saskafraz9148 7 лет назад

    So humble