Melon Pan: A Classic Japanese Treat | Anime With Alvin ft. Rie McClenny

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  • Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2024
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    On this episode of Anime with Alvin, we're making Melon Pan with chef and "Make It Japanese" author, Rie McClenny.
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Комментарии • 464

  • @aceundead4750
    @aceundead4750 11 месяцев назад +1862

    I love how Alvin called Rie the master and expert, and yet throughout the entire thing she just kept saying Alvin always makes stuff better than she does. That kind of praise, especially from someone that's a friend is one of the best kinds

    • @AngelusNielson
      @AngelusNielson 11 месяцев назад +30

      That's probably one of the reasons they are friends.

    • @smoth7
      @smoth7 11 месяцев назад +16

      Rie is super sweet

    • @cryochick9044
      @cryochick9044 10 месяцев назад +2

      Artist mentality

    • @blueicer101
      @blueicer101 10 месяцев назад +5

      They have mutual appreciation for each other's craft.

  • @davidguthriemusic
    @davidguthriemusic 11 месяцев назад +224

    it's fun that Rie is featured on the episode with Shana, since Shana is voice by Rie Kugimiya haha! this episode was SO cute; Rie and Alvin work so well together ✨

  • @dgea1986
    @dgea1986 11 месяцев назад +875

    YAY! Rie needs to move to the Babish Universe permanently to keep making it fancy!

    • @meagan.868
      @meagan.868 11 месяцев назад +4

      YESSSS❤❤❤❤❤

    • @KairuHakubi
      @KairuHakubi 11 месяцев назад +34

      her body language was killing it in this one, without a single word I just felt her presence.

    • @Aleph-Noll
      @Aleph-Noll 11 месяцев назад +5

      MAKE IT FAAAAANCY

  • @stewstew2996
    @stewstew2996 11 месяцев назад +410

    It’s crazy to me how similar these look to Conchas but they taste so different. I love melon pan

    • @DarkOverlord96
      @DarkOverlord96 11 месяцев назад +25

      "Conchas"
      _laughs in Argentinian_

    • @Grimm-Gaming
      @Grimm-Gaming 11 месяцев назад +8

      @@DarkOverlord96 yeah isnt that basically just slang for ... well

    • @DashsChannel
      @DashsChannel 11 месяцев назад +62

      I love how each regional variant of this dish has a name based on what the pattern cut into the dough looks like. Japanese meronpan looks like a melon, Chinese pineapple buns look like pineapples, Mexican conchas look like conch shells.

    • @bulkathos5207
      @bulkathos5207 11 месяцев назад +1

      weeb

  • @xiajiplayss5893
    @xiajiplayss5893 11 месяцев назад +497

    Shakugan no Shana is a blast from the past!!

    • @herman_guilliman
      @herman_guilliman 11 месяцев назад +8

      I was surprised too!

    • @harutran4703
      @harutran4703 11 месяцев назад +8

      I still remember the iconic opening song for the anime!! Still a great song to listen to :D

    • @ultragamerj
      @ultragamerj 11 месяцев назад +13

      Shakugan no Shana is criminally underrated.

    • @jeo1812
      @jeo1812 11 месяцев назад +6

      @@ultragamerj Right? I have only met one other person that has seen it. It was my first "non-mainstream" anime, loved it and got me hooked to anime

    • @sejalnandanwar5794
      @sejalnandanwar5794 11 месяцев назад +3

      Light my Fire by Kotoko ❤ this song ☺️

  • @Teh_Umby
    @Teh_Umby 11 месяцев назад +49

    Pretty sure someone else has mentioned it but I'd like to take some time to appreciate the fact that this video features Rie McClenny and that Shana's Japanese VA is Rie Kugimiya

  • @claytonrios1
    @claytonrios1 11 месяцев назад +287

    Melon Pan. Up there with Croquettes and Ramen when it comes to anime food that has dominated the scene even in non food related anime.

    • @Hrathen39
      @Hrathen39 11 месяцев назад +24

      Curry my friend, Japanese curry as well

    • @egodreas
      @egodreas 11 месяцев назад +16

      And jelly donuts! 🍙

    • @EeveeRealSenpai
      @EeveeRealSenpai 11 месяцев назад +19

      ​@@egodreas
      "Oh boy I sure do love jelly donuts!"

    • @jason4443
      @jason4443 11 месяцев назад +13

      Takoyaki and omurice too.

  • @paulwagner688
    @paulwagner688 11 месяцев назад +28

    Rie. Such a fun personality on camera. And this is no different. Andy really DOES get the best for his channel. I'm glad to be a member so I can pay these wonderful people what they deserve.

  • @robertheller4583
    @robertheller4583 11 месяцев назад +257

    bro this episode unlocked a childhood memory for me

  • @MrInuhanyou123
    @MrInuhanyou123 11 месяцев назад +59

    Bruh. This brings me back to the first time I saw Shana in high school. Fansubs like 2005...man I should rewatch the whole series again

    • @ultragamerj
      @ultragamerj 11 месяцев назад

      I certainly think that you should. Shakugan no Shana is criminally underrated and deserves more love.

  • @juliawikaryasz9430
    @juliawikaryasz9430 11 месяцев назад +14

    This video made me want to cry. Since About To Eat ended I've missed the whole team. It was nice to see at least you two together again.

  • @wolfishluppa
    @wolfishluppa 11 месяцев назад +39

    Clicked so fast once I saw Rie was teaming up with Alvin again. So nice to see them working together again!

  • @TheElementalBromine
    @TheElementalBromine 11 месяцев назад +53

    Aw yeah! I missed seeing Rie on the tasty channel but seeing her on here? That's just awesome.

  • @gilbertjacobs3705
    @gilbertjacobs3705 11 месяцев назад +99

    even without Rie's smile on camera you know she and Alvin are just laughing through this shoot.

  • @rebeckymo
    @rebeckymo 11 месяцев назад +34

    Rie-san! How nice to see the two of you working together again. I currently have her cookbook on my Christmas list, but if no one indulges me, I'll be getting it for the new year.
    Melonpan is so tasty, never realized there was cookie on top of the bread dough though!

  • @Zyugo
    @Zyugo 11 месяцев назад +35

    This is probably one of the best episodes I've ever seen.

  • @LouIse-ey7uq
    @LouIse-ey7uq 11 месяцев назад +11

    Alvin, Rie , Melon Pan and SHAKUGAN NO SHANA - comfort content😭
    Also can’t wait to have it in Japan again next year. Tried last 2016 and honestly it’s one of my favorite breads

  • @ottercai
    @ottercai 11 месяцев назад +11

    I love Rie and Alvin! So wonderful to see them together. Such wonderful chefs!

  • @Half_of_The_World
    @Half_of_The_World 11 месяцев назад +8

    Hehe, as soon as Alvin said it was one of his closest friends and I saw the jumper, I knew it was Rie, one of the best presenters Alvin has ever worked with 100%

  • @Amanda-zn7ox
    @Amanda-zn7ox 11 месяцев назад +31

    RIE!!! What an absolute sweetheart! Nice to see her here!

  • @Ve-nom23
    @Ve-nom23 11 месяцев назад +23

    I just love Rie and Alvin.
    Already hopeing for another colaboration in the BCU ❤❤

  • @chinncannon
    @chinncannon 11 месяцев назад +6

    I love how humble you both are! She's the master and still gives you compliments💗. I would love to try both approaches next weekend

  • @UnveiledShadows
    @UnveiledShadows 11 месяцев назад +4

    I haven't seen Rie make food in forever on here. Happy to see that she's still making food.

  • @turboapples1233
    @turboapples1233 11 месяцев назад +3

    man I can't believe it's 2023 and we got a video referencing Shakugan no Shana, love the series but sadly it's largely forgotten now

  • @Justin-jy6vm
    @Justin-jy6vm 11 месяцев назад +6

    Loved when Rie would make appearances in Worth It on Tasty's channel. Would be a great addition to BCU!

  • @putriaarumie
    @putriaarumie 11 месяцев назад +15

    i’ve forgotten about shakugan no shana, what a nostalgic feeling!

  • @MrTerrorist
    @MrTerrorist 11 месяцев назад +18

    Melon Pan! The Shana anime introduce me to this type bread and i was lucky to find a bakery that made something that look similar to Melon bread.

  • @audreyroberts3333
    @audreyroberts3333 11 месяцев назад +3

    Aww I love Rie so much! It was such a delight to see her on the Babish channel. I hope they'll have her on again!

  • @meagan.868
    @meagan.868 11 месяцев назад +8

    Rie needs to join the Babish universe too!! I miss make it fancy 😢😢

  • @belialbathory2299
    @belialbathory2299 11 месяцев назад +12

    I love Rie!!! So happy to her and alvin!! They are always so fun to watch together! Wish i had friends like them. ❤

  • @gregorysaugustine5236
    @gregorysaugustine5236 11 месяцев назад +1

    I still remember how I used to watch this anime from animax in cable tv. It really is the staple tsundere fmc anime alongside Hayate and Index/railgun anime.

  • @ClariNerd
    @ClariNerd 11 месяцев назад +1

    Been a long time since I saw that show. I can still hear the URUSAI URUSAI URUSAI echoing through the years.

  • @TeaGarden.PaperCrafts
    @TeaGarden.PaperCrafts 11 месяцев назад +1

    I would love to see more of Rie! This entire episode was an absolute joy to watch.

  • @deanospimoniful
    @deanospimoniful 11 месяцев назад +8

    Alvin decided to make his melon pan big. Appropriate.

  • @anthonyguidas2012
    @anthonyguidas2012 11 месяцев назад +1

    I’m glad you had her on your video, I miss her make it fancy videos

  • @CYB3R-7
    @CYB3R-7 11 месяцев назад +14

    RIE!!!! im so happy to see her here!! :DD

  • @JoytheJokerYT
    @JoytheJokerYT 11 месяцев назад +6

    I am so happy you've made this video. Shakugan No Shana is my favorite anime. Seeing this brings me back memories.

  • @Chaos0f7ife
    @Chaos0f7ife 11 месяцев назад +3

    Happy to see you Rie! Keep it up and remember to always "Make it Fancy"

  • @Art790631
    @Art790631 11 месяцев назад +47

    The one I had in a bakery in Japan was green food colored, but had like a 🍈 cream inside.

  • @Niko__01
    @Niko__01 11 месяцев назад +5

    Ah man, Shakugan no Shana! A classic.

  • @shelbybayer200
    @shelbybayer200 11 месяцев назад +5

    Shana's love of Melon Bread make her adorable

  • @shirube313
    @shirube313 11 месяцев назад +2

    It's hilarious to me how Anime With Alvin goes back and forth between trying to reproduce these ridiculous, made-up foods, and just making normal melon pan.

  • @Deimos_One
    @Deimos_One 11 месяцев назад +13

    Wow, Shana-tan. This is a nostalgia trip! Thanks!

  • @MatthiaGryffine
    @MatthiaGryffine 11 месяцев назад +7

    It's high time you two teamed up again! You two have always had great chemistry when working together and I'm glad we get to see this again.

  • @brianmoyachiuz905
    @brianmoyachiuz905 11 месяцев назад +3

    Melon Pan reminds me of Conchas bread, and I absolutely love how similar they look, and I must try melon pan to taste the difference 😋

  • @Metaretru
    @Metaretru 11 месяцев назад +4

    Shakugan no Shana, now that' s a name i haven't heard in a long time...

  • @xatlern
    @xatlern 11 месяцев назад +1

    Oh to be Rie's designated sleeve pusher. Living the dream 😍

  • @textmachine09
    @textmachine09 11 месяцев назад +1

    I was looking for a reason to rewatch shakugan no shana. And i have found it.

  • @thedude3796
    @thedude3796 11 месяцев назад

    Just seeing the thumbnail made me tear up a little with nostalgia. I love seeing this anime that nobody’s heard of getting lovs

  • @n0etic_f0x
    @n0etic_f0x 11 месяцев назад +2

    This is something I am surprised is not more popular. It is just a sweet pastry... it looks nice, we love bread in America, and we are obsessed with sweets. Honestly, why we have not just decided this is a breakfast food is beyond me.

  • @PlayMadness
    @PlayMadness 11 месяцев назад +1

    Of all the foods I have encountered in my time in Japan, melon-pan is BY FAR my favorite. I can't wait to try this one out for myself.

  • @aquartertwo
    @aquartertwo 11 месяцев назад +2

    Always a treat to see Rie anywhere!
    For another video, requesting Eisen's (and Stoltz's) Giant Hamburg Steak from Frieren

  • @emptyasmrman
    @emptyasmrman 11 месяцев назад +1

    Bro what an elite anime pick, this was a huge part of my childhood

  • @ikaroHasFallen
    @ikaroHasFallen 11 месяцев назад +1

    A HEART BEAT THAT LASTS FOR ETERNITY. LIVES CONSUMED IN SOUNDLESS BALLS OF FIRE. NO ONE CAN TELL IF THE WORLD IS DISPLACED, AND WHEN THE FLAMES OF THE CRIMSON WORLD SWEEPS OVER ALL.

  • @EliKlaiman
    @EliKlaiman 11 месяцев назад +1

    I've bought Rie's book, and it should be arriving soon. Can't wait to try all the new stuff!!

  • @EnemeeXerro
    @EnemeeXerro 11 месяцев назад +2

    Watching these videos brings me peace after a hectic day. 🙏💕

  • @DashsChannel
    @DashsChannel 11 месяцев назад +2

    My first exposure to the term "melon bread" was in the name of a joke miniboss from a really old Sega Genesis game called Gunstar Heroes, that I played constantly back in the days. Little did I know it was beyond a simple nonsense-word boss name, and in 2005 I actually learned it was a type of bread thanks to the anime Yakitate! Japan. I found a recipe online and my family was instantly hooked when I made it for them!

  • @clashwithkeen
    @clashwithkeen 11 месяцев назад

    So awesome to see Rei on the channel! I hope she's a repeat guest

  • @peachy6969
    @peachy6969 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you Rie, for showing what it is like to make this without a mixer!!

  • @evamiezs6801
    @evamiezs6801 11 месяцев назад +1

    Shakugan No Shana mentioned!!!

  • @TeamSoraPresents
    @TeamSoraPresents 11 месяцев назад +1

    I'd've said "Nichijou", because their melon pan scene is so relatable, but yeah.

  • @afmgreentea
    @afmgreentea 11 месяцев назад +1

    She did such a great job, you could almost say she... Made it fancy

  • @Spark_of_Fate
    @Spark_of_Fate 11 месяцев назад +1

    Melon pan in Japan has an extremely light melon taste to them. Source: I lived in Japan for 5 years.

  • @tyrant351
    @tyrant351 11 месяцев назад +1

    Oh man, this episode has half the old crew from A.T.E. Just need Andrew and Inga

  • @shelbybayer200
    @shelbybayer200 11 месяцев назад +1

    All you need now is some Matcha Ice cream to put in the Melon Pan

  • @kizzmequik70four
    @kizzmequik70four 11 месяцев назад +2

    Melonpan is a magical invention: imagine you get to have a nice soft roll AND a cookie at the same time?

  • @PolishBigfootCircle11
    @PolishBigfootCircle11 11 месяцев назад +2

    Sometimes, I like to oil the inside of a giant plastic tub and take a nap inside like a proofing dough ball. I take of all my clothes, and cover the top with a damp towel. I like to pretend I am a loaf of raw bread dough that's proofing. It's such a spiritual experience coming out of the bin after allowing my body to slowly expand.

  • @bamfalu
    @bamfalu 11 месяцев назад +1

    wait, melon pan is basically conchas? this is a wild (and frankly, awesome) connection!

  • @TheFall777
    @TheFall777 10 месяцев назад

    a cold shiver was sent upon my spine; skipping ahead of the video, and hearing that "we have a special guest called Rie" for a collaborative making of Melonpan.

  • @k_tubbs
    @k_tubbs 11 месяцев назад +22

    Is this basically a concha? 😍🇲🇽
    Edit: it looks softer and less dry than a concha. I'd love to see them make an actual concha! ❤

    • @theredfox_thirteen
      @theredfox_thirteen 11 месяцев назад +3

      I thought the exact same thing! It's so cool that two cultures have such similar sweet breads like this :)

    • @SPak-dd7zk
      @SPak-dd7zk 11 месяцев назад +4

      I've eaten a lot of both - the topping on conchas tends to be thinner and more "done," and in my experience tends to be flavored with vanilla or cinnamon or both. Melon pan has a thicker, doughier coating that is unflavored. They're both lovely with a cup of coffee!

  • @KeithAndersch
    @KeithAndersch 11 месяцев назад +2

    Rie is awesome! Glad to see this collab.

  • @dsylee88
    @dsylee88 11 месяцев назад +6

    This was so wholesome and amazing. Love love love Anime with Alvin!

  • @DaySun88
    @DaySun88 11 месяцев назад

    This is the deep cut. I thought this anime was amazing back in the day. It’s crazy to see it.

  • @suhben
    @suhben 11 месяцев назад

    If only Alvin and Rie would completely take over this channel

  • @Wiltontwoper
    @Wiltontwoper 11 месяцев назад

    Bro I watched this show back in highschool. I Honestly thought I wouldn't see anything about this later on in life

  • @carolinepeterson7995
    @carolinepeterson7995 11 месяцев назад +1

    Loved seeing Rie as a guest! Great episode! ❤

  • @TangoAndToys
    @TangoAndToys 11 месяцев назад

    Rie!!!!
    Give her a show on the BCU already!

  • @MapleDaze
    @MapleDaze 11 месяцев назад +3

    its always curious to me when the guests youtube channel isnt linked in the description. You listed her instagram, but not her youtube channel - I would expect if you have them on the channel, you want others to find her channel based on this cross over.
    I just saw Rei on Marion's kitchen making lacy dumplings as well! Subscribed!

  • @5192aaron
    @5192aaron 11 месяцев назад

    The nostalgia... I need to watch again now.

  • @ampersand.8888
    @ampersand.8888 11 месяцев назад +1

    Rie! Making things fancy! Cookbook best seller!

  • @brandonbrown8812
    @brandonbrown8812 11 месяцев назад +3

    I love Rie, I’m so happy she’s here!!! Also Alvin you da bomb!🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @snapgab
    @snapgab 11 месяцев назад

    Reminds me of a Dutch type of bread called tijgerbrood, I think Americans call it "Dutch crunch bread," it also has something that you spread over the regular bread ball to make it crunchy, only instead of being sort of a cookie it's a mixture of gluten-free flour and water and sugar and yeast, but the end result is a similar layer of crunch over the top of the bread.

  • @LoverOfSesshy
    @LoverOfSesshy 11 месяцев назад

    I knew it was Rie before you said it! I have loved watching her content over the years.

  • @Octokaizer
    @Octokaizer 11 месяцев назад +2

    Tried out this recipe a few days ago. I think if I tried it again I would have to increase the sugar. Aside from the sugar on the top there is no sweetness to it at all, it's just like eating a big bread roll.

  • @nathanwright3587
    @nathanwright3587 11 месяцев назад

    The first time I learned of Melon Pan was from dearS, and every time i think of melon pan thats the show i think of.

  • @Agel1ic
    @Agel1ic 11 месяцев назад +2

    Melon pan kinda looks like a concha from Mexico, my favorite sweet bread. Something interesting for you, Pan means Bread in Spanish.

    • @DashsChannel
      @DashsChannel 11 месяцев назад +2

      Yep the Japanese word for bread was imported from Portugese traders, who from my understanding were the first to introduce bread to Japan.
      And what an introduction! Japanese bread recipes are some of the most unusual and innovative ones I have ever seen.

  • @konin9071
    @konin9071 11 месяцев назад

    Holy heck! Shana content in 2023!!! I've dreamed of this day

  • @Tribleman247
    @Tribleman247 11 месяцев назад +1

    Melon bread is the ultimate snack, I miss it every day I wake up unable to eat one

  • @hopop201
    @hopop201 11 месяцев назад +1

    Laughing that the two lines from Rie are her saying Alvin did it better.

  • @jdzencelowcz
    @jdzencelowcz 11 месяцев назад

    Never heard of Rie McClenny, but it's an honor to meet her.

  • @Kaito57
    @Kaito57 11 месяцев назад +1

    ROLL THE DARN SLEEVES !!! Sorry but I kept thinking it everytime he just pulled them back lol

  • @shumailasyed
    @shumailasyed 11 месяцев назад +1

    So nice to see them working together !!! 😍

  • @mazewarriorsilverstrom3099
    @mazewarriorsilverstrom3099 11 месяцев назад

    I had missed the two of them being filming together again.
    This delicious Melon Pan I want to try to make one.

  • @alixleddy3492
    @alixleddy3492 11 месяцев назад +1

    Oh, they're basically the same as Hong Kong pineapple buns! I love those things

  • @spiinniing
    @spiinniing 11 месяцев назад +1

    I wonder if this treat is influenced by colonization by Spanish and Portuguese missionaries before the Edo period. Alvin even mentions it's similarity in look to the concha (a Mexican sweet bread invented after Spain brought wheat with them when colonizing Central America) and "pan" is the Spanish word for bread.

  • @Diovaynes
    @Diovaynes 11 месяцев назад

    Giving that bun an extra maillard's reaction sure will enhance the flavour. Don't beat yourself up like that Rie.

  • @mpl4809
    @mpl4809 4 месяца назад +1

    Once it's cold, you can put it in the refrigerator to keep it long-lasting😅

  • @dgea1986
    @dgea1986 11 месяцев назад +1

    You can't spell Friend without Rie! :)

  • @renzanfortineri196
    @renzanfortineri196 11 месяцев назад

    Shakugan no Shana content in 2023?!?!
    Whoaaaaaa thank you very muuuuch!!
    This makes me young again 🤣

  • @khloepatra
    @khloepatra 11 месяцев назад

    u just unlocked a core memory with this anime, holy