I hope everyone has an awesome New Year! Also, as mentioned before, my Paolo fromTOKYO Original Hot Sauce has sold out again, but there are a few bottles of Umami Ocean left in the shop if you want that milder kick. paolofromtokyohotsauce.com I'm hoping to get a new batch crafted in Japan soon and have the shop restocked in the next 1-2 months. Get 10% off with my link on Squarespace - squarespace.com/paolofromtokyo
I've got to say your videos are an excellent peek into some Japanese culture. You are good at what you do definitely keep my interest peeked from start to finish. Very much a fan.... nice work..
Fun throwback. My son and I took the wrong train to our hotel the first time we traveled to Japan. We got off, I was nervous as wrecked we don't know where we're at. While waiting for the correct train on the platform, I felt so overwhelmed. I got culture shock suddenly looking around at the billboards. I told my son I wanna go back home:(. As soon as I turned my head around and saw this udon place and more food stalls with assorted snacks and sweets carefully wrapped in cuteness overload papers, the excitement came rushing back in. The anxiety attack disappeared in seconds. Best trip ever!
@@tysonristau4995 thank you for your feedback. I don't recall being hungry it was more on being on a strange, unfamiliar territory and not being able to read or speak the language. I remembered asking someone for direction and he was very helpful and friendly. That helped calmed the nerves a lot. It all worked out in the end.
@@missplainjane3905 thank you for your question. YESSSSSS!!!!!!! A year later we actually came back with other family members. We have relatives in Shizuoka so it was a blast reuniting with everyone. My other son is going back in January. I could have gone with him but he booked his tix months ago.
My girl and i ate at a udon/soba shop on the train platform in shinagawa station. We got off the train, was going to head to the shinkansen upstairs. But we stumbled upon that shop while looking for the elevator. We decided to eat there since we were a couple of hours ahead of schedule. It was pretty much what the first shop in this video served. It was so good. I couldn't believe food in a train platform can taste so good.
My favorite food is the curry udon with chikuwa tempura at Nankai Soba in Namba Station, Nankai Railway, Namba, Osaka! It's a masterpiece that combines curry soup and udon broth! It's served within 30 seconds of ordering!The soup bases for soba and udon noodles are different: in Kanto (eastern Japan), the soup is soy sauce-based and salty and dry, while in Kansai (western Japan), it is kelp and bonito-based and has a strong umami flavor and is thin, so it is good to compare the two.
This time last year I considered crypto without much knowledge and decided to have a consultation with a fiduciary, and it was incredibly insightful. I got into the market with 15k, One year and a couple of months in, and I'm up with 550k. I truly cannot stress enough how helpful experts in this field are!
As a Japanese person, I recommend Yayoiken, which is located at Abiko Station on the JR Joban Line. The soba noodles topped with super-large pieces of fried chicken are a local food that is famous among people who like to eat soba while standing. Abiko Station is located in Chiba Prefecture, and is a little far from the center of Tokyo. It may be a little difficult for beginners to visit. Also, the fact that the ticket machine only displays Japanese may be a hurdle. But I guarantee the taste.
Gotanda was my home base during my trip. I was a bit confused at why there was a restaurant right in the middle of the platform.😂 I didn’t try it because I wasn’t sure if they were English-friendly but I’ll give it a try next time. There’s actually a very similar restaurant downstairs that I visited several times. I love the simplicity of these types of places.
I love these! Food stands are my favorites because you often get a delicious made to ready meal so it's freshly prepared! I love a quick delicious food spot that I can take a quick seat at and then pick up food for the trip back home lol
I did not even realize they had this at train stations when I went 7 years ago. I was always so focused on making sure I found and got on the correct trains I never noticed this. Hopefully I can check one out if I go again in the future. I always love the videos you do with food.
Thanking you on your videos on Japan and its people I've learnt about things in Japan do's and don'ts Happy New year to you and your family and RUclips viewers too.
Ooh how about a day in the life of cook at one of these amazing restaurants? Also all I want right now is some good tonkatsu. I miss the food in Japan.
Paulo I'm a Chicano from Las Cruces NM (look it up) I stumbled across your channel with the top 10 lists and enjoy your chill ki and enthusiasm bless your family for 2025 🎉🎉bout to order umami sauce😂
I definitely did see those types of places on the platforms when I last visited japan. I love that theres great value at places like that. Im very curious about the akihabara one. Imma check it out next time! Looked so gooood.
And I didn't think Japanese train stations could get any better, I didn't spot any of these type of shops when we were there, that tonkotsu looked pretty darn good for something from a vending machine
You know Maiko was peturbed editing this 'oh, there he is again, with the good food', does he say honey let's go eat here, nooooooo 😂. Joking aside I do love all of the food videos on the channel, everything from restaurants, to takeout, conveni, mom and pop places to train food stands it's all prepared to the highest of standards
Ate at this udon shop on the Kyoto Line platform at Kyoto station on my way back from a day in Osaka on my recent trip. I was so hungry from the journey, even after eating a bunch at Dotonbori, because I accidentally took the local train instead of the express. Coming off the train, the shop was right there beckoning me to come in. Got a bowl of kitsune udon and it perked me right up. Sometimes these shops can really save your life.
Good one, a very interesting subculture in Japan, these really need more support especially with more options given by convenience stores and cafes, it may soon become harder for them to compete!
I ate at soba shops that has ordering machines or shops w/younger attendants for ease of communication. Their sobas are delicious and filling and doesn’t cost a lot.
Soba noodle is a mainstream food in Tokyo and Yokohama. At Kyoto and Osaka stations, there are Udon noodle stores. In Nagoya, there are Kishimen noodle shops, and in Fukuoka, there are Hakata Ramen noodle shops.
It’s so nice to see that most of these places have foreign staff! If anything, working at the subway seems like a good level of integration with the society.
I just came across your vlogs about Japan and its lifestyle, and it has become like an addiction to watching those ;⠀like many others, I get to know so much about Japan from your vlogs. One thing is a bit interesting, it is believed that the Japanese birth rate is decreasing and the senior population is growing more than the newborns; but seeing these Japanese videos and people around the streets , I see a lot of the young generation , so I not sure how much this fact is true.Anyways , keep up the good work Paolo and looking forward to see more interesting factors of japan via your vloggs.
Lol every time I see you wearing that shirt, I'm all like "Hey! He's got the same shirt as me!" I keep forgetting that you're the one who sells them lol
Ive been watching videos on Japan Food Carts, where they assemble the cart each night and then patrons come and sit while they cook.. there are also bar carts as I am sure you know, you should look into producing videos for these.
@udaynautiyal9376 Not really. But given the significant language barrier, you will almost never see an "immigrant" manning a counter like that. But that is what makes it fascinating, and an interesting story to tell. It's not meant to be a critical thing. Not everything needs to be an argument.
@@kanzerace That's actually not true. You have quite a number of immigrants/foreigners who work in these establishments and restaurants. They work the counter as well as cooking too. NHK World actually had a documentary about the different types of jobs they work at over in Japan.
@@nicolewilson4058 Good to know. My primary source of info are the various youtubers living in Japan, and watching their vids, I seldom see foreigners in the service/hospitality businesses. Specially in the customer facing roles. But am glad to know that that might be inaccurate. Thanks again.
I hope everyone has an awesome New Year! Also, as mentioned before, my Paolo fromTOKYO Original Hot Sauce has sold out again, but there are a few bottles of Umami Ocean left in the shop if you want that milder kick. paolofromtokyohotsauce.com I'm hoping to get a new batch crafted in Japan soon and have the shop restocked in the next 1-2 months.
Get 10% off with my link on Squarespace - squarespace.com/paolofromtokyo
You letting the secrets out and I am loving every second of it. FOOD life. Lets go lol
I've got to say your videos are an excellent peek into some Japanese culture. You are good at what you do definitely keep my interest peeked from start to finish. Very much a fan.... nice work..
Please Turn off that auto dubbing feature! Please!. I miss all the original Videos.
I have an Idea for a video, Sumo food is a channel on youtube, maybe you could visit them and do a video? They are wonderful check them out!
@@jedikevin20 The Rescuers (1977, After) 1999 VHS Trailer #3 (Now Available Variant) Fanfare (March 2001 UPDATE).
Fun throwback. My son and I took the wrong train to our hotel the first time we traveled to Japan. We got off, I was nervous as wrecked we don't know where we're at. While waiting for the correct train on the platform, I felt so overwhelmed. I got culture shock suddenly looking around at the billboards. I told my son I wanna go back home:(. As soon as I turned my head around and saw this udon place and more food stalls with assorted snacks and sweets carefully wrapped in cuteness overload papers, the excitement came rushing back in. The anxiety attack disappeared in seconds. Best trip ever!
sometimes we can feel stressed when we are actually hungry
@@tysonristau4995 thank you for your feedback. I don't recall being hungry it was more on being on a strange, unfamiliar territory and not being able to read or speak the language. I remembered asking someone for direction and he was very helpful and friendly. That helped calmed the nerves a lot. It all worked out in the end.
@@missplainjane3905 thank you for your question. YESSSSSS!!!!!!! A year later we actually came back with other family members. We have relatives in Shizuoka so it was a blast reuniting with everyone. My other son is going back in January. I could have gone with him but he booked his tix months ago.
Ohh my goodness look at all these likes. Thank you people! Embrace the fun and adventure especially the food!!!!
Fun? Casually retelling an anxiety attack that makes no sense.
My girl and i ate at a udon/soba shop on the train platform in shinagawa station. We got off the train, was going to head to the shinkansen upstairs. But we stumbled upon that shop while looking for the elevator. We decided to eat there since we were a couple of hours ahead of schedule. It was pretty much what the first shop in this video served. It was so good. I couldn't believe food in a train platform can taste so good.
Showing up hours early for a shinkasen is wild...literally no security, put ticket in fare gate, walk to platform.
@@somethingfishy1802 Security? What for? You are going on a train, not a royal audience.
After watching your videos for years tomorrow is finally happening. I am going to Japan for 12 days . Can't wait ✈🥳
so exciting! have a nice trip! 😍
Lucky!
Have fun!🎉
Have an enjoyable, informative, and safe trip! God bless
Have a nice trip! Happy for you!
I’ve lived in Japan for 12 years and still never eaten on a platform. Paolo has me thinking I need to rectify that.
no one to know 😂
My favorite food is the curry udon with chikuwa tempura at Nankai Soba in Namba Station, Nankai Railway, Namba, Osaka! It's a masterpiece that combines curry soup and udon broth! It's served within 30 seconds of ordering!The soup bases for soba and udon noodles are different: in Kanto (eastern Japan), the soup is soy sauce-based and salty and dry, while in Kansai (western Japan), it is kelp and bonito-based and has a strong umami flavor and is thin, so it is good to compare the two.
That sounds like a great combo!
@@PaolofromTOKYO パオロありがとう、いつも必ず見ています！よいお年を！
This time last year I considered crypto without much knowledge and decided to have a consultation with a fiduciary, and it was incredibly insightful. I got into the market with 15k, One year and a couple of months in, and I'm up with 550k. I truly cannot stress enough how helpful experts in this field are!
how do y'all even make so much from crypto trading?
Market behavior can be complex and unpredictable. Mind if I ask you to recommend this particular advisor to whom you have used their services?
As a Japanese person, I recommend Yayoiken, which is located at Abiko Station on the JR Joban Line.
The soba noodles topped with super-large pieces of fried chicken are a local food that is famous among people who like to eat soba while standing.
Abiko Station is located in Chiba Prefecture, and is a little far from the center of Tokyo. It may be a little difficult for beginners to visit.
Also, the fact that the ticket machine only displays Japanese may be a hurdle. But I guarantee the taste.
Thank you for the recommendation.
There is a Yayoiken, a five minute walk from Gotanda station.
As an American who once lived in Japan, I once went to Abiko just to eat the kara age soba on the platform... I recommend it as well
How's your english good ?
弥生軒は唐揚げを食べに行くところだと思う。そばも店員の対応もイマイチよ。
Watching from Tonga 🇹🇴 my family and me love your videos
Is it me or does everybody else just smile as soon as they see a Paolo from tokyo vids😂. Plus hi everyone and happy early new year
Gotanda was my home base during my trip. I was a bit confused at why there was a restaurant right in the middle of the platform.😂 I didn’t try it because I wasn’t sure if they were English-friendly but I’ll give it a try next time. There’s actually a very similar restaurant downstairs that I visited several times. I love the simplicity of these types of places.
Paolo! The food you featured makes me want to visit Japan even more! Please continue to share! 🍣 🗾 😀 ❤
Every time I get a notification of a new Paolo video I get so super excited. Makes me want to visit Japan so so bad. Maybe one day soon.
Love Tokyo. Love all the train station food. I hope to come back soon. Happy Holidays.
I love these! Food stands are my favorites because you often get a delicious made to ready meal so it's freshly prepared! I love a quick delicious food spot that I can take a quick seat at and then pick up food for the trip back home lol
We were in Japan in November , love Japan , the culture , food , neatness , the people ,,, Hats on ❤❤
Yes
Polo has the best insight,info and all things to know about Japan. Day in life are wonderful. Greetings from NZL 🇳🇿
Thank you! I appreciate that.
🤯 Paolo actually replied to me!! Thank You Paolo 👍
I didn’t think I had to know anything about food stands on a train platform in Japan, but sure, why not? I’m in!
Now you know where to get yummy goodies if you ever feel hungry... on a train platform... In Japan 😊
Watching your videos just make my love for Japan grow with every video. ❤ Thank you so much for sharing the culture of Japan. 😊
I did not even realize they had this at train stations when I went 7 years ago. I was always so focused on making sure I found and got on the correct trains I never noticed this. Hopefully I can check one out if I go again in the future. I always love the videos you do with food.
My mouth is watering now! Yum.
I swear, the Japanese just seem to do everything right!!!!!
Just wow thanks Paolo
LOVE these videos. thank you Paolo! ❤
I'm watching this at 2am and I'm now so hungry😭
Wish I knew about these when I was there a few years ago, might be basing my next trip around these stations 😊
Everything looks SO GOOD! Thanks for pointing this out!
Thanking you on your videos on Japan and its people I've learnt about things in Japan do's and don'ts Happy New year to you and your family and RUclips viewers too.
Happy New Year Paolo and Family .
Ooh how about a day in the life of cook at one of these amazing restaurants? Also all I want right now is some good tonkatsu. I miss the food in Japan.
Love your channel! 🎉 greetings from germany ❤
This is such a great addition to train stations, I love it!
At Nishiarai station you will find quite a good platform food stand, I often try to grab a quick bite when I'm there.
Your videos are the best
Love to see more content like this (for example with other lesser known chainstores as Nakau and....)
MY FAVOURITE RUclipsR
Paulo I'm a Chicano from Las Cruces NM (look it up) I stumbled across your channel with the top 10 lists and enjoy your chill ki and enthusiasm bless your family for 2025 🎉🎉bout to order umami sauce😂
I definitely did see those types of places on the platforms when I last visited japan. I love that theres great value at places like that. Im very curious about the akihabara one. Imma check it out next time! Looked so gooood.
Paolo, thanks for the video.
Happy New Year. I find such videos highly engaging. I could watch the people go by all day.
Wow, did not know that this was a thing. Thanks for the education!
Be in Japan tomorrow excited about eating my first ramen bowl since march can’t wait happy new year.
Happy New Year Paolo, Maiko and Wolfie!
Amazingly video, Paolo.
Another rail video! As a rail worker in Australia I love these
And I didn't think Japanese train stations could get any better, I didn't spot any of these type of shops when we were there, that tonkotsu looked pretty darn good for something from a vending machine
I got to find this in my Western City because I may never get to visit Japan but this is makin my hungry!
You know Maiko was peturbed editing this 'oh, there he is again, with the good food', does he say honey let's go eat here, nooooooo 😂. Joking aside I do love all of the food videos on the channel, everything from restaurants, to takeout, conveni, mom and pop places to train food stands it's all prepared to the highest of standards
ahhhhh i miss japan. ill add these to my next trip :3
I've got to stop watching your videos late at night. Now I'm hungry. 😵💫
Man everything looked so good. The last one looked the best. But that doesn't mean the others were bad.
Ate at this udon shop on the Kyoto Line platform at Kyoto station on my way back from a day in Osaka on my recent trip. I was so hungry from the journey, even after eating a bunch at Dotonbori, because I accidentally took the local train instead of the express. Coming off the train, the shop was right there beckoning me to come in. Got a bowl of kitsune udon and it perked me right up. Sometimes these shops can really save your life.
Good one, a very interesting subculture in Japan, these really need more support especially with more options given by convenience stores and cafes, it may soon become harder for them to compete!
Great video! Now I'm hungry! Can't wait to go back to Japan!
PAOLO!!!!! Where have you been hiding? I have missed your cheery attitude and train-centric loveliness!
I ate at soba shops that has ordering machines or shops w/younger attendants for ease of communication. Their sobas are delicious and filling and doesn’t cost a lot.
Wow everything looked great. I love curry. Great information
If I could move to japan I would live in japan is so amazing
last vlog for the year paulo happy new year!wish you the best for the coming new year!
Paolo's calf game is ON!!! 😮😮😮
Thank you for all you do. Enjoyed 'binge' watching your videos.
Japanese food looks great! !It’s so interesting!
It’s so clean ❤
the food looks really good
Food looks so good!
That Curry Looks Killer. Thanks Paolo.
Welcome back Paolo! I missed the video's :)
Happy Holidays and a happy new year!!
This is litterly my favorite snack. The one at Shinigawa station is my go to. The other great option. Its like 400yen.
Soba noodle is a mainstream food in Tokyo and Yokohama.
At Kyoto and Osaka stations, there are Udon noodle stores.
In Nagoya, there are Kishimen noodle shops, and in Fukuoka, there are Hakata Ramen noodle shops.
Hey Paolo! Is there any chance you can do a video on the vegetarian food scene in Tokyo?
I can't wait to try some of these eki restaurants!
Love Japanese 🍡🍙 Foods! 😊❤
Yay more Japan food videos let's go
Awesome job 💯👍👏👏👏
Craving for Ramen at 11:55PM PH time. 😅 Keep up the good work Paolo and Maiko. 😊
Fun video! Curious but never tried one when we were there
Amazing!
A Day In The Life of someone who works at one of these would be awesome!
Chikwa seems to be delighting 😊
It’s so nice to see that most of these places have foreign staff!
If anything, working at the subway seems like a good level of integration with the society.
Fab tour. Thank you! I want to visit all the places. The only thing I don't like is standing when I eat but I'll try it once. Haha
I just came across your vlogs about Japan and its lifestyle, and it has become like an addiction to watching those ;⠀like many others, I get to know so much about Japan from your vlogs. One thing is a bit interesting, it is believed that the Japanese birth rate is decreasing and the senior population is growing more than the newborns; but seeing these Japanese videos and people around the streets , I see a lot of the young generation , so I not sure how much this fact is true.Anyways , keep up the good work Paolo and looking forward to see more interesting factors of japan via your vloggs.
2:24 in indoensia we call it 'bakwan' same like kakiage
So what ? We don't want Indonesians in our country..
Pre Shinkansen food stands are awesome. Didn’t get one at a regular rail station.
5:50 looks amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've always been a big fan of the chain udon restaurants. Marugame is my go to for a cheap nice meal.
As a train fan and foodie I’d love to eat at these places!
I saw paolo at shibuya station on the 4th of January he was getting a train from the Hanzomon line towards Chou rinkan
thanks Paolo im hungry now !!!! love from the uk ;)
Man when I was in Japan this August I didn’t even notice these shops. I will store this away for my next trip
Excellent vlog
@4:30 I want to know his backstory.
The automated noodle restaurant really reminds me of the food replicator in Star Trek.
Lol every time I see you wearing that shirt, I'm all like "Hey! He's got the same shirt as me!" I keep forgetting that you're the one who sells them lol
Awesome food !
that steak curry rice at the last place looks really good
love your videos
Looks good!
Ive been watching videos on Japan Food Carts, where they assemble the cart each night and then patrons come and sit while they cook.. there are also bar carts as I am sure you know, you should look into producing videos for these.
駅そばでは東京23区エリアなら品川駅と金町です、首都圏なら私が住んでいる我孫子市の我孫子駅の唐揚げそばがおすすめです。
The dude behind the counter at Shibusoba at Tokyu Kamata station.....wonder what his story is. How'd he land there I wonder?! 🤔
you think people only migrate to america?
@udaynautiyal9376 Not really. But given the significant language barrier, you will almost never see an "immigrant" manning a counter like that. But that is what makes it fascinating, and an interesting story to tell. It's not meant to be a critical thing. Not everything needs to be an argument.
@@kanzerace That's actually not true. You have quite a number of immigrants/foreigners who work in these establishments and restaurants. They work the counter as well as cooking too. NHK World actually had a documentary about the different types of jobs they work at over in Japan.
@@nicolewilson4058 Good to know. My primary source of info are the various youtubers living in Japan, and watching their vids, I seldom see foreigners in the service/hospitality businesses. Specially in the customer facing roles. But am glad to know that that might be inaccurate. Thanks again.
@@kanzerace it wasnt an argument, it was a full stop. I apologise as well, if the tone of my comment felt rude.
Wasn't expecting the second guy to serve you to look like a disney high school principal 😂
lol omg i was thinking the same damn thing lol i was like wait is he Japanese lol