Behind the Counter at a Local Japanese Menchi Katsu Restaurant

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Japan Behind the Counter at a local Japanese restaurant in Tokyo called Bulldog with the most popular menu item, Menchi Katsu which is Japanese breaded and deep-fried ground meat patty but they also serve many other fried items. This is not a Japan Day in the Life the video, but it captures what happens behind the scenes of a local japanese restaurant setting up in the morning and getting ready for lunch. This Tokyo Restaurant, Bulldog, is a traditional Japanese Western influenced style restaurant that usually has customer lines almost longer than its history. Just a 3 minutes walk away from Oimachi Station, this shop was opened post war in 1949 in what was considered a black market area but evolved over time and now situated in this historic hidden backstreet alleyway known as Higashi Koji Shotengai amongst other bars and restaurants with a similar history. The owner. Suzuki san or as everyone refers to him Sensei which means Teacher in English is a second generation shop owner as it was passed down from his father. This is a half a day in his life a Japanese restaurant owner.
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  • @PaolofromTOKYO
    @PaolofromTOKYO2 жыл бұрын

    tokyozebra.com/tz Check out what's going on with my family on my Tokyo Zebra channel paolofrom.tokyo/cc Help create subtitles for the community paolofrom.tokyo/discord Connect with my Japan Discord community for Japan travel questions Get 10% off with my link on Squarespace - squarespace.com/paolofromtokyo

  • @ulanicruz3585

    @ulanicruz3585

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Paolo can you maybe do a video about Japanese currency

  • @taylor122310

    @taylor122310

    2 жыл бұрын

    Do behind the scenes at the fish market!

  • @TheBrianRaglandChannel

    @TheBrianRaglandChannel

    2 жыл бұрын

    I like it more please.

  • @SomewhereNow

    @SomewhereNow

    2 жыл бұрын

    What was the cool thing sensei was gonna tell you before he got interrupted!? The suspense is killing me…

  • @m1rv9n41v5

    @m1rv9n41v5

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice video ,👍

  • @japapinoworld2593
    @japapinoworld25932 жыл бұрын

    The older chef was super nice and was willing to answer all of your questions. He was also super adorable.

  • @murrayandrew7989

    @murrayandrew7989

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very wholesome

  • @Morthal

    @Morthal

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed, he needs his own "a day in a life" episode!

  • @princecharlscastillo4475

    @princecharlscastillo4475

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oo nga

  • @SaintThomas78

    @SaintThomas78

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah that dude was lit

  • @Mikalia_chan

    @Mikalia_chan

    2 жыл бұрын

    I thought the same. He seems really friendly.

  • @mikarinrolls
    @mikarinrolls2 жыл бұрын

    “Behind the counter”, “Made in Japan”, and “A Day in the Life” are super interesting series and an incredible format for documentaries. I hope you make more of these! Good luck!

  • @anitajinfla9762

    @anitajinfla9762

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree!!

  • @thechaoticvideogamer

    @thechaoticvideogamer

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree with this comment, as someone who cannot travel to international countries, playlists like these help give me an insight into Japanese life. They are so entertaining and informative at the same time.

  • @safarsaitam

    @safarsaitam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @goodputin4324

    @goodputin4324

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nothing beats JAV porn

  • @69Muki69

    @69Muki69

    2 жыл бұрын

    they are also very smart and good ideas, keep them coming paolo :)

  • @user-wk6ks4dc7j
    @user-wk6ks4dc7j2 жыл бұрын

    I am Japanese and went to eat at this restaurant when I was a student. The menchi katsu was huge and delicious.

  • @V1per1Real

    @V1per1Real

    2 жыл бұрын

    Give me the location I wanna go one day

  • @AmelieZh

    @AmelieZh

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@V1per1Real check the description

  • @krioni86sa

    @krioni86sa

    2 жыл бұрын

    I just went there yesterday but when I woke up, it's just a dream :(

  • @superpotato657

    @superpotato657

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@krioni86sa lel

  • @mrsleep0000

    @mrsleep0000

    Жыл бұрын

    After looking at that kitchen...you are brave.

  • @kewtheii6764
    @kewtheii67642 жыл бұрын

    Does no one think that the owner's story about his ex and paintings incredibly sad? Just me?

  • @sociolocomtsac

    @sociolocomtsac

    2 жыл бұрын

    She was his "catalyst" ;'(

  • @goodputin4324

    @goodputin4324

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well there's still porn

  • @YouNeverKnowWhoIsWatching

    @YouNeverKnowWhoIsWatching

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, a bittersweet story.

  • @charulsahu

    @charulsahu

    2 жыл бұрын

    Do you think he got married after that ?

  • @fontymonty12

    @fontymonty12

    2 жыл бұрын

    I just think the shop is really dirty and deteriorated....

  • @eksporter
    @eksporter2 жыл бұрын

    "Rock is a way of life, I quit music but i still rock" LOL , kudos sensei

  • @spoopy8514

    @spoopy8514

    2 жыл бұрын

    He’s a part time chef,full time philosopher

  • @gkbitancurbitancur6849

    @gkbitancurbitancur6849

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aa

  • @ShadowMoon878

    @ShadowMoon878

    Жыл бұрын

    Rock never dies!

  • @Kosackk
    @Kosackk2 жыл бұрын

    The videos i like the most are these "behind the counter" or "life of" videos! Keep doing them!

  • @hotmomd.

    @hotmomd.

    2 жыл бұрын

    me too!!

  • @Arnystic

    @Arnystic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same!

  • @markpaulbello817

    @markpaulbello817

    2 жыл бұрын

    up for this

  • @LorenIpsum75

    @LorenIpsum75

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me three!😆

  • @taylor122310

    @taylor122310

    2 жыл бұрын

    Do behind the scenes at the fish market!

  • @Dezomm
    @Dezomm2 жыл бұрын

    I've worked with someone who is extremely similar to Sensei haha. An older man from the Balkans who works as a head chef for his own restaurant. He seems just as carefree and knowledgeable as Sensei and most of all ALWAYS gave me so much advice about all sorts of things in life, lol. It's nice to know that this kind of personality exists elsewhere in the world too.

  • @brianflynn5355

    @brianflynn5355

    2 жыл бұрын

    There are eccentrics in every corner of the world & thank god for that. Makes the world more interesting.

  • @spun_01
    @spun_012 жыл бұрын

    I love restaurants like this. No frills. No gimmicks. Just incredible food.

  • @Specters0rd
    @Specters0rd2 жыл бұрын

    "Why earth is floating in space?" I love how snarky Sensei is.

  • @rodyinjapan

    @rodyinjapan

    2 жыл бұрын

    ahahahahaha xD

  • @King-gv4lg

    @King-gv4lg

    2 жыл бұрын

    the crazy thing is we dont even know if its floating, falling, rising or just saying still because space is infinite

  • @Zeithri

    @Zeithri

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@King-gv4lg No we pretty much know. Because gravity dictates the movement of all objects in space and they are drawn to one another.

  • @247zzzzzZZ

    @247zzzzzZZ

    2 жыл бұрын

    sensei has 3am thoughts ON 24/7

  • @Specters0rd

    @Specters0rd

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@247zzzzzZZ lol pretty much.

  • @subhradipsaha9518
    @subhradipsaha95182 жыл бұрын

    Sensei, a rockstar in his young days, pained in love, painter, wonders why the Earth floats in space. No doubt he's the best chef in the world!

  • @ishanrane9076

    @ishanrane9076

    2 жыл бұрын

    Irl itachi

  • @jackxiao9702

    @jackxiao9702

    2 жыл бұрын

    The earth floats in space traveling in a straight line in a curved geodesic caused by gravity.

  • @JackKanoff_

    @JackKanoff_

    2 жыл бұрын

    💩👃

  • @pacharakongmuang7087

    @pacharakongmuang7087

    2 жыл бұрын

    nice sum up

  • @brianflynn5355

    @brianflynn5355

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're a wise man of culture to be able to see that. Good on ya!

  • @AngelaRWatts
    @AngelaRWatts2 жыл бұрын

    "Can I ask you a question about food?" "No." Iconic. I need to go to this place and meet Sensei.

  • @Lara-vo6rp

    @Lara-vo6rp

    Жыл бұрын

    have you met him yet? :D

  • @AngelaRWatts

    @AngelaRWatts

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Lara-vo6rp I've written like 10 novels instead of leaving my house but thanks for asking~

  • @Lara-vo6rp

    @Lara-vo6rp

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AngelaRWatts omg if you don't mind me asking how long did it take you to write all ten and are they published out to the public? I'd love to read one of your novels!

  • @ButacuPpucatuB
    @ButacuPpucatuB2 жыл бұрын

    Incredible! I love that the owner takes care of the staff by feeding them and working to ensure they’re paid on time. I am so appreciative of those who take time to care where it matters, not where they feel good, but where it is right for the staff.

  • @MCXM111

    @MCXM111

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, but they need to clean up that restaurant. It seems that it hasn't been cleaned for a decade.

  • @NightLordddd

    @NightLordddd

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MCXM111 It's fine already lmao, always the Americans complaining about other countries

  • @keppycs

    @keppycs

    Жыл бұрын

    @@NightLordddd they're not wrong though

  • @santrichuumonster

    @santrichuumonster

    Жыл бұрын

    @@keppycs those stains on the wall give more flavor to the dishes, that's the secret

  • @moonbug7252
    @moonbug72522 жыл бұрын

    "He prefers not to discuss his food today" "I think about other things" "So what do you think about?" "Like, why is the Earth floating in space?" *"Let's get back to the food"* NO. GO BACK. Sensei has GOOD IDEAS.

  • @Kronos0999

    @Kronos0999

    2 жыл бұрын

    Crusty old man was trying too hard to sound wise

  • @moonbug7252

    @moonbug7252

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Kronos0999 bro what's your damage? you must live a sad life if u gotta insult some rando Japanese guy online

  • @KESTRAL23

    @KESTRAL23

    2 жыл бұрын

    SHUT THE FFFFUFUUFUDUUCK UP SHUT UP IM WATCHING KZread

  • @Kronos0999

    @Kronos0999

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@moonbug7252 I make a living off sniffing out fake people.

  • @moonbug7252

    @moonbug7252

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Kronos0999 you must not be making any living with cheesey ass one liners like that. quit watching the cop shows you nerd

  • @siegd.warrens451
    @siegd.warrens4512 жыл бұрын

    The Owner is definitely the kind of teacher You want. Joking, Sharing Life Lesson, and Kind, what else We can hope for

  • @htownand4746

    @htownand4746

    2 жыл бұрын

    fuck that chef. everyone needs to make a distinction here. we all love PAOLO'S EDITING. this old man is a fucking disaster. his restaurant is disgusting and his cooks dont know how to cook. over crowded pans, METAL SPOONS IN A NON STICK PAN, and omurice that looks like risotto. Not to mention all the cleanliness violations. he's going to kill someone via food borne pathogen that he could have prevented

  • @theultimatephilosophy9578

    @theultimatephilosophy9578

    2 жыл бұрын

    The chef is just like Naruto's teacher "Master Jiraiya" 🧑‍🦳

  • @siegd.warrens451

    @siegd.warrens451

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@htownand4746 How about You pay them for renovation, buying all high quality ingredients, high quality utensils, and Repaint the restaurant? The restaurant itself is clean enough to me, You wanna see more worse than that? How about come and visit my country and see how worse it is. Not everyone is born rich, not everyone is talented in everything. They live and do their best. If You wanna pull Your own gordon ramsay style BS, I'd suggest You to delete Your comment and go somewhere else. Thank you

  • @siegd.warrens451

    @siegd.warrens451

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@theultimatephilosophy9578 Give him a long white hair wig and We might see a miracle

  • @dedoyxp

    @dedoyxp

    2 жыл бұрын

    ... and never told the actual study material until the last minute of the session

  • @joshbarles1040
    @joshbarles1040 Жыл бұрын

    He had me laughing so hard with the paintings XD Definitely an awesome guy, keep making more of these for sure, I cant believe that I am just now discovering this part of your channel.

  • @GoBuddieGo
    @GoBuddieGo2 жыл бұрын

    Not only did we get a behind the scenes of a Japanese restaurant but the owner was also dropping real life knowledge. Love it!

  • @Pyrethryn

    @Pyrethryn

    10 ай бұрын

    Right?? This guy is a font of wisdom. He's seen life, and lived to tell about it.

  • @randelcarpio
    @randelcarpio2 жыл бұрын

    Sensei certainly has a very interesting and entertaining character 🤣

  • @PeterPenn10
    @PeterPenn102 жыл бұрын

    Sensei needs a whole manga adapted from his life story.

  • @samuraimecha1070

    @samuraimecha1070

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh, boy. The NTR arc is gonna blow the internet.

  • @htownand4746

    @htownand4746

    2 жыл бұрын

    no he doesnt hes fucking terrible at running a restaurant. fuck that chef. everyone needs to make a distinction here. we all love PAOLO'S EDITING. this old man is a fucking disaster. his restaurant is disgusting and his cooks dont know how to cook. over crowded pans, METAL SPOONS IN A NON STICK PAN, and omurice that looks like risotto. Not to mention all the cleanliness violations. he's going to kill someone via food borne pathogen that he could have prevented

  • @cronie8207

    @cronie8207

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@htownand4746 damn you and your copy & paste replies

  • @ikimchi4753

    @ikimchi4753

    2 жыл бұрын

    He’a gonna be like GTO 😂

  • @djbamx2

    @djbamx2

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@htownand4746Man you just tend to run out of ideas don't you?

  • @itcamefromabox
    @itcamefromabox2 жыл бұрын

    I get such a classic diner vibe from this place! What i'd give to have one here in Florida lol

  • @danieltran3959

    @danieltran3959

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mgoblue0970 You realize the building is over 60 years old and located in the alley right?

  • @kpNov23

    @kpNov23

    2 жыл бұрын

    Florida's messed up, no offense

  • @jessicapacella2937

    @jessicapacella2937

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kpNov23 Florida is the best state in the union

  • @kpNov23

    @kpNov23

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jessicapacella2937 I do think it's great place to visit for sure

  • @ChomoBidensMules

    @ChomoBidensMules

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm sure there's classic diners in Florida.

  • @nekophilia1487
    @nekophilia14872 жыл бұрын

    The amount of rundown things around Sensei's shop shows how much old and authentic his food is. This is so awesome seeing old shop rathen than fancy ones.

  • @lachic7864
    @lachic78642 жыл бұрын

    "I quit music but I still rock" Oh, manh, yessss, he's still rocking! 😂🔥 loved his personality so much!!

  • @ashcross
    @ashcross2 жыл бұрын

    "He doesn't want to talk about the food. So what do you think about, sensei?" "Why is Earth floating in space." "Let's get back to the food...."

  • @Hayashirice911

    @Hayashirice911

    2 жыл бұрын

    "Sensei, what are you cooking right now" "You ever think about what happens after we die Paolo?"

  • @Sonasic

    @Sonasic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Probably he thought something on the spot in order to avoid food related questions .He doesn't want the viewers to learn everything :) It was clever though because he refused in a indirect way.

  • @aripainul5103

    @aripainul5103

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Sonasic yes you right.

  • @Sonasic

    @Sonasic

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@aripainul5103 man this is the truth he is a good businessman and you can see it in the way he avoids questions .And all the people in the comments think this is "funny" .

  • @aripainul5103

    @aripainul5103

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Sonasic his keep the secret of his restaurant

  • @jon780
    @jon7802 жыл бұрын

    This might be my favorite video you've ever done and I have seen many of them. Really enjoyed this. The chef was quite a character, but seeing real, normal restaurants like this is a lot of fun. I'd love to learn more about the cooks, what are their backgrounds and stories? Such interesting people.

  • @sethmacomber3497
    @sethmacomber34972 жыл бұрын

    You work so freaking hard. These videos are not easy to make. Great job

  • @PaolofromTOKYO

    @PaolofromTOKYO

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @andyzhang7661
    @andyzhang76612 жыл бұрын

    "So what do you think about?" "Like, why the earth is floating in space." "Let's get back to the food." LMAO

  • @htownand4746

    @htownand4746

    2 жыл бұрын

    yeah get back to the food and clean your kitchen before you kill someone.

  • @spoopy8514

    @spoopy8514

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@htownand4746 tf is ur problem

  • @TherealJayfr

    @TherealJayfr

    2 жыл бұрын

    fr😭

  • @xiaorishu
    @xiaorishu2 жыл бұрын

    T.T Bless that chef

  • @htownand4746

    @htownand4746

    2 жыл бұрын

    fuck that chef. everyone needs to make a distinction here. we all love PAOLO'S EDITING. this old man is a fucking disaster. his restaurant is disgusting and his cooks dont know how to cook. over crowded pans, METAL SPOONS IN A NON STICK PAN, and omurice that looks like risotto. Not to mention all the cleanliness violations.

  • @htownand4746

    @htownand4746

    2 жыл бұрын

    @KyleTheCringeLord are you blind? METAL SPOONS IN A NON STICK PAN, and omurice that looks like risotto. Not to mention all the cleanliness violations. he's going to kill someone via food borne pathogen that he could have prevented

  • @Pichipieify

    @Pichipieify

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@htownand4746 who made you cry?

  • @friendlyneiborhood4995

    @friendlyneiborhood4995

    2 жыл бұрын

    He's from Japan, no surprise he has a pure soul

  • @cafezo87934

    @cafezo87934

    2 жыл бұрын

    hes cute like why is te earth floating in space 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @tokatoachumi7808
    @tokatoachumi7808 Жыл бұрын

    I cannot thank you enough for bringing such content into existence..these videos on daily lives of Japanese people from all walks of life is God tier level content...I'm surprised you don't have as much as views as you should deserve!! We'll always keep on supporting you.

  • @missliley2271
    @missliley22712 жыл бұрын

    Sensei is really unique and quirky and full of life. He is exactly like character coming out of manga

  • @With_Me_JAPAN
    @With_Me_JAPAN2 жыл бұрын

    Seems Paolo has learned some life lessons from the owner and chefs aside from how they run the restaurant! Yummy and heartwarming restaurant that should be on my to go list in Tokyo!😊❤️

  • @ThePablo1911

    @ThePablo1911

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good yo see you here! I'm suscribed yo tour channel too🥰🥰🥰

  • @NickNitro
    @NickNitro2 жыл бұрын

    Do more restraunt styles! I find them so interesting!

  • @AmidaNyorai48

    @AmidaNyorai48

    2 жыл бұрын

    😯😯

  • @safirams

    @safirams

    2 жыл бұрын

    Really interesting

  • @Eric-mz9en
    @Eric-mz9en7 ай бұрын

    I like these "Behind the Counter" series. Thanks.

  • @BananaCakeGirl2023
    @BananaCakeGirl20232 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE this type of video Paolo!!! Showing authentic local tiny restaurant, which are often family operated through a number of generations, I’d love to not only know about their food but the people and their family too!

  • @telinhajp
    @telinhajp2 жыл бұрын

    I love that you are probably the only KZreadr that's not traveling Japan and still maintain such good quality videos with different themes, I never get bored. You're very creative. I appreciate that. And you're supporting the local businesses. Amazing!

  • @talulab432
    @talulab4322 жыл бұрын

    Sensei has such great life lessons! What a cool guy

  • @luegaming7165
    @luegaming71652 жыл бұрын

    I have officially binge watched all of your videos and TokyoZebra! This made my quarantine so much more better! Thank you so much for what you do Paolo, Maiko and baby Wolfy!

  • @derekritch4360
    @derekritch43602 жыл бұрын

    I love how everyone is so happy and cheerful

  • @taylorgay1641
    @taylorgay16412 жыл бұрын

    There is an authenticity to this new series that is really appealing.

  • @xstingrayx
    @xstingrayx2 жыл бұрын

    This dude has the best quotes! He is like a character in a Pokémon game when you press A to talk to him he delivers some awesome philosopical answers.

  • @asnierkishcowboy

    @asnierkishcowboy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Now that you mention it...man THATS how in games, japanese npc quotes are generated.

  • @shubhadeepx

    @shubhadeepx

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is the most underrated comment in history of all comments.

  • @gregorythomas2674
    @gregorythomas26742 жыл бұрын

    Seems surprisingly unclean for a Japanese restaurant but i would still give it a go. Still better than most of the shxtholes here in NYC. I think i would go for that fried meatloaf : ) That looks damn tasty!

  • @eugenelee8673
    @eugenelee86732 жыл бұрын

    When sensei said she married another man it felt like I was watching a top 10 sad anime moments video.

  • @alexanderlipsius4620
    @alexanderlipsius46202 жыл бұрын

    I was a bit shocked to see how messy the kitchen was - i am sure the food taste amazing, but the kitchen should be cleaned so the salat wasn’t leaning up against dirty wall tiles

  • @nikkivolker2258

    @nikkivolker2258

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same.. it kinda made me cringe, but maybe its just old and rusty - not dirty? Dont want to insult😬

  • @Kiev-en-3-jours

    @Kiev-en-3-jours

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@nikkivolker2258 Nope. It's dirty. And they are totally aware of it. They wrote it on their certificate: 汚いけど美味しい (dirty but delicious).

  • @nikkivolker2258

    @nikkivolker2258

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Kiev-en-3-jours hahaha okay, check 😂

  • @Cat-im2hb

    @Cat-im2hb

    2 жыл бұрын

    Omg! I thought it may have been building decay but it’s just 🤮

  • @zeonos

    @zeonos

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, that place was filthy and broken. Had that been in EU or US it would have been closed down long ago. And it sounds like a pretty busy place, so he should have the income to renovate it and maybe hire a cleaner that can come in after every shift.

  • @mikotagayuna8494
    @mikotagayuna84942 жыл бұрын

    It's easy to see why his restaurant has a loyal following. They come not just for the good food but also for his sage advice.

  • @increiblepelotudo
    @increiblepelotudo2 жыл бұрын

    Cannot thank you for the hard work on your series. These are amazing and quite precious bits of history for all of us to see. Greeting from an Argentine in NYC.

  • @dhimas_ryz
    @dhimas_ryz2 жыл бұрын

    Sensei have so much charisma 🙌

  • @Ady.B
    @Ady.B2 жыл бұрын

    Chef: sharing his sad love story Palo: anyway, let's see what the other chef is doing

  • @wackaer25

    @wackaer25

    2 жыл бұрын

    idk if i am misreading paolo but sometimes he seems condescending or disconnected with a lack of empathy for his subjects. not sure if that's the intent.

  • @Ubeenblind

    @Ubeenblind

    2 жыл бұрын

    Palo savage LUL

  • @Ady.B

    @Ady.B

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@wackaer25 I think he chooses a traditional media route while making such series instead of making it more documentary/person to person connection

  • @Obiterarbiter

    @Obiterarbiter

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@wackaer25 tbh I just don't think he knows how to respond to stuff like that so he just moves to the next topic to avoid potentially offending whoever he's with

  • @adhistie1694

    @adhistie1694

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@wackaer25 he doesn't know how to respond comfortably and afraid might give wrong answer

  • @captaintang1
    @captaintang12 жыл бұрын

    "the reason is because she got married to another man" I felt that one. :(

  • @dixoncider8372

    @dixoncider8372

    2 жыл бұрын

    Everyone felt that

  • @theunknownartist4572

    @theunknownartist4572

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dixoncider8372 me who hasn't felt that

  • @phxmaell1338

    @phxmaell1338

    2 жыл бұрын

    The pain of having a LDR

  • @skruffs1537

    @skruffs1537

    2 жыл бұрын

    awwwww

  • @RevoKunzz

    @RevoKunzz

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am sure a part of him died that day 🥲

  • @theretrofixiiturbo6163
    @theretrofixiiturbo61632 жыл бұрын

    We all love you Paolo. Such enjoyable and educational content. Thank you!

  • @zulkhaireesulaiman8575
    @zulkhaireesulaiman85752 жыл бұрын

    loving the authenticity in these ones compared the more corporate ones youve made. love the quirky characters in this amazing joint

  • @milo5411
    @milo54112 жыл бұрын

    I know Im weird by I get emotional seeing the Chef’s hands, it shows a lot of his experience and passion to provide good food to customers

  • @tj3827
    @tj38272 жыл бұрын

    I feel like Gordon Ramsay would have a stroke seeing this kitchen, but that's where you get some of the best food imo.

  • @yeahwing

    @yeahwing

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just curious, will you think “that’s where you get some of ghe best food” the same if it is from countries like China, Thailand, Vietnam etc?

  • @porsched

    @porsched

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@yeahwing definitely! Thailand because I only was there had the best food at stalls which looked like this one

  • @weebbanana7895

    @weebbanana7895

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think it was clean, those are old equipment and maybe those stains are permanent now

  • @MsKpuff

    @MsKpuff

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@weebbanana7895 I was thinking that too, but the only thing that i kept thinking about was the lettuce chopping machine area, the walls around it. No offense or anything to Sensei.

  • @davidENGaged

    @davidENGaged

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fact !

  • @theloniuspoon
    @theloniuspoon2 жыл бұрын

    this is some of your best content. these type of videos keep it mad real on what working class japan is really like. a lot of people google tokyo and get these hyper disney polished videos. we need more real content about the lives of everyday chefs and small business owners doing their hustle and feeding people. thanks for the content paolo youre the realest vlogger in japan right now

  • @anushreepradhan7310
    @anushreepradhan73102 жыл бұрын

    This video is just pure joy to watch, the chef is the kindest, wisest and purest of souls, loved it, this is my fav one so far, ofcourse apart from the video when you went to the vacation with wolfy☺️

  • @gdayriz
    @gdayriz2 жыл бұрын

    me: i wonder why people call him sensei 3 minutes in: "catalyst" me: ooh i see

  • @7rubh
    @7rubh2 жыл бұрын

    Sensei really said ," I quit music but I still rock ". Man imma fan of him now .

  • @CK_29
    @CK_294 күн бұрын

    Oh my goodness I love your videos! I owned a restaurant in Dallas and spent most of my career in the business. So much respect for what you do.

  • @razbakar7889
    @razbakar7889 Жыл бұрын

    Hafta say Paolo, you've been going from strength to strength with your 'Behind The Counter' and 'Made in Japan' series!!! Love them, man!!! Informative, eye-opening, and overall, a pseudo immersion into Japanese culture. Thanks for the videos - I think they're pretty well made too!!

  • @NickPR87
    @NickPR872 жыл бұрын

    Great content as usual. This will be a really interesting series of this type of "hole in the wall" spots we all have in our cities.

  • @DydraLIVE
    @DydraLIVE2 жыл бұрын

    I've worked in Japan for 3 years at a small family restaurant. This brings back so much memories. Store owners are always a bit odd and have their own musings about life =)

  • @AdriannaEspina-vo6ze
    @AdriannaEspina-vo6ze Жыл бұрын

    Love these “Behind the Counter” videos!! Will definitely be visiting these local restaurants when I get the chance to visit Japan someday!! The idea of visiting and eating at these local restaurants makes me so happy and excited!!

  • @captnjaygreybeard6394
    @captnjaygreybeard63942 жыл бұрын

    I really like this behind the scenes, old traditional restaurants, real people, great stories.

  • @lunarlight3131
    @lunarlight31312 жыл бұрын

    this man's videos are on a whole other level. everything is so real, yet the production is phenomenal. it's not annoying like other channels where they're in your face screaming for your attention.

  • @lickmymetalass
    @lickmymetalass2 жыл бұрын

    This is lovely. The boss runs the business like a rockstar, the staff is great, everything works like a clockwork and the food looks mouthwatering.

  • @michaeldalessandro3020
    @michaeldalessandro3020 Жыл бұрын

    Their lunch dinner looks delicious

  • @mugennsx
    @mugennsx Жыл бұрын

    Love your videos, and it's great that everyone is willing to open up like this.

  • @rodyinjapan
    @rodyinjapan2 жыл бұрын

    Your videos never disappoint🔥 although i live in tokyo i still watch your every video HAHA btw i saw you filming few days ago 😂

  • @jon5299

    @jon5299

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi rodi 😎

  • @RyanZview
    @RyanZview2 жыл бұрын

    I like how this still has a "day in the life of" feel. Those are my most favorite type of your videos.

  • @Ma5jay5dontxdoxthat

    @Ma5jay5dontxdoxthat

    2 жыл бұрын

    True! It's like day in a life of a bunisness

  • @KarateKim
    @KarateKim2 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE this type of videos. So, thanks for taking on this "field trip". Smiles to Wolfie.

  • @rivenadeshizzle
    @rivenadeshizzle2 жыл бұрын

    6:20 I love PCU (Paolo Cinematic Universe) references. Day in the Life of a Japanese Panko Factory Owner ;)

  • @theluxuryminimalistraveler
    @theluxuryminimalistraveler2 жыл бұрын

    LOVE love love this new series! The mom and pop restaurants, old cafes, and grungy hang out spots were some of my best experiences in Japan. Cities like Tokyo can be overwhelming so these were great places to relax, drink, write, eat, listen to jazz music, read, smoke, chat with locals and fellow travelers, and take it easy. One ramen shop near my hotel I went to so much they thought I lived in the neighborhood lol. I loved watching the customers and the old men in kitchen; the pace, rhythm, and flow of running a shop. I hope they are still there when I return ❤ Great Job Paolo

  • @imikimi2009
    @imikimi20092 жыл бұрын

    I love the chef. He's got a mind that's bigger than himself. He has great personality and life approach. Too bad about her gf marrying another guy. Sometimes we can't comprehend but that's the beauty of letting go.

  • @juice7793
    @juice77932 жыл бұрын

    i love watching how restaurants operate, so this series is super interesting. also, sensei was a very interesting person. please continue :)

  • @paolamarcaida1473
    @paolamarcaida147311 ай бұрын

    He has got to be one of my most favorite personalities ever featured in your channel :D

  • @sarnan10
    @sarnan102 жыл бұрын

    I loved Suzuki and his life lessons... He looked so genuine, affable and an affectionate person... We need more such ppl in the world😊

  • @iice96
    @iice962 жыл бұрын

    His lesson about relationships is something that resonated with me

  • @IsmaGF85
    @IsmaGF852 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love these videos Paolo, keep up with the good work! ありがとうございます!!

  • @g00nther
    @g00nther2 жыл бұрын

    This is great. Both the place and Sensei have genuine character. Looking forward to more.

  • @Indra-bd4ui
    @Indra-bd4ui2 жыл бұрын

    This series will be amazing 🥳😁

  • @roowthseyb75
    @roowthseyb752 жыл бұрын

    Sensei is the type of guy whom you'd love to share your problems with especially when you are somewhat broken or even something you have in your heart that you want someone to hear you out. Man, I'd love to talk to sensei when time comes.

  • @krizziasthecyalegoria5304
    @krizziasthecyalegoria53042 жыл бұрын

    aww I love this new series!! It always amazes me how Japanese restaurant works

  • @matthewbesler9506
    @matthewbesler9506 Жыл бұрын

    Love these videos dude! Great way to spend my lunch hour 😊

  • @jellypopcorn
    @jellypopcorn2 жыл бұрын

    _I relate to this man that when I work, my mind is completely elsewhere. He seems like a big existential thinker, throwing out all this life lessons and philosophies_ I hope his business continues, wish we could crowdfund him a fresh new floor too!

  • @japanscousertv
    @japanscousertv2 жыл бұрын

    Really like this new series and it’s good to see how you’ve managed to differentiate your content offerings from the other youtubers in the food space. Also I get the feeling you’re heavily into katsu and other deep fried foods so this sort of video must be heavenly for you!

  • @colombi1anjay
    @colombi1anjay2 жыл бұрын

    I love this type of video, Paolo

  • @Andy-vp4ln
    @Andy-vp4ln2 жыл бұрын

    I just watched all of the Behind the Counter episodes. So good! Keep them coming!

  • @roninghost1
    @roninghost12 жыл бұрын

    Let’s definitely see more Behind The Counter. Also, Sensei is trip. I could watch a few more eps of just him.

  • @zt1788
    @zt17882 жыл бұрын

    I've been a chef 13 years and I've never seen bechamel be prepped like that. It's cowboy af, but it's ingenuous!

  • @bobnewmanknott3433

    @bobnewmanknott3433

    2 жыл бұрын

    Really ? you could not have been trained in Europe this is a classic method of making Beurre Manie which is used to thicken but here its on a larger scale ! Check Larosse Gastronomique or any classic French Chef !

  • @joshhoyt9283

    @joshhoyt9283

    2 жыл бұрын

    agreed this is an uncooked roux...which, thinking about it, I'm not apposed to. It is a good quick fix thickener but also not bechamel cuz no dairy. I'm very curious what a restaurant that small needs that much preped thickener for?

  • @AlexCarbune

    @AlexCarbune

    2 жыл бұрын

    Forget the bechamel sauce, what about the general cleaning? ( or the lack of it ). Min 13:33, check the mini fridge door. Isn’t H.A.C.C.P compulsatory in jp?

  • @xTBaiXaKiTx
    @xTBaiXaKiTx2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing series! Keep on doing that!

  • @mmlb3018
    @mmlb30182 жыл бұрын

    I loved Sensei's personality and I definitely want to see more behind the counter, especially of family owned/mom and pop kinds of stores.

  • @jagerbomb55
    @jagerbomb552 жыл бұрын

    Can we discuss the creek running through a massive crack in the kitchen floor? lol

  • @banshee1133

    @banshee1133

    2 жыл бұрын

    I didn't notice it. Where'd you see it?

  • @rhysplant8392

    @rhysplant8392

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@banshee1133 2:17 How'd you miss it :D

  • @hitokiri92

    @hitokiri92

    2 жыл бұрын

    That is not a massive crack. The crack you see on the floor is actually for water drainage, you will also see this in Ramen restaurants in Japan too. It is for the restaurant owner to pour water in the drainage or they would clean the floor tiles by pouring water on the floor.

  • @nalanip
    @nalanip2 жыл бұрын

    I wish I had the money to renovate sensei's kitchen. He deserves it! Such an amazing man ❤️🥺

  • @StubbyPhillips

    @StubbyPhillips

    2 жыл бұрын

    I wouldn't want to change the "character" of that kitchen too much (although some would call it something else.) I would, however, be willing to pitch in for a couple of bags of of Quickrete to fill in that trench in the floor. Sensei gonna twist an ankle!

  • @nalanip

    @nalanip

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@StubbyPhillips very much agree. It's character is charming 😊

  • @lealcy

    @lealcy

    2 жыл бұрын

    A good scrub won't hurt

  • @giangargo669

    @giangargo669

    2 жыл бұрын

    I would just repair the floor and maybe change some items like the cutting board with a new one ahah

  • @TheTrafto

    @TheTrafto

    2 жыл бұрын

    It doesn't have to be moldy in every corner to have a "character" :sweat: A lot of it deserves to be cleaned or renovated

  • @Mario-ro3zs
    @Mario-ro3zs2 жыл бұрын

    I love these kind of "a day in the life of", with this new version of "behind the counter"!! Keep it up!

  • @lecabramacabra9917
    @lecabramacabra9917 Жыл бұрын

    I would love to see A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ARCADE MANAGER or something like that.

  • @callummaccormack5170
    @callummaccormack51702 жыл бұрын

    I'd love to hear more of what sensei has to say, really interesting and fun hearing his philosophies and stories

  • @Aruvn
    @Aruvn2 жыл бұрын

    Loving this!! Will def wait for more!

  • @Kidneyyy

    @Kidneyyy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aruvn!! I love your covers!! 💖

  • @pixelupper
    @pixelupper2 жыл бұрын

    More videos like these thank you!

  • @mikeczyz
    @mikeczyz2 жыл бұрын

    this was great, more please!!!

  • @cat-pd1di
    @cat-pd1di2 жыл бұрын

    That restaurant was kind of (very) grungy; especially the cabbage shredder area. Not what I would expect from Japan. Maybe you could do a video on the day in the life of a health inspector. That place needs a serious deep cleaning and repair to just about every surface.

  • @gyung58

    @gyung58

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah the cabbage area was nasty. They are also cutting cooked food next to the raw food. Yikes

  • @LeonxLeon

    @LeonxLeon

    2 жыл бұрын

    It sure would need a deep cleaning everywhere, but at the same time I wouldn't mind eating there

  • @mr_v4159

    @mr_v4159

    2 жыл бұрын

    And was that an open drain running along the floor? 🤢

  • @kkiimm009

    @kkiimm009

    2 жыл бұрын

    I kind of like it. It gives more to the back ally feel. Looks like the ingrediencies are fresh, which is the most important part. The gritty parts of the kitchen is in the open so you can turn around if you don't like it.

  • @zeonos

    @zeonos

    2 жыл бұрын

    and that ditch in the floor, thats a major work hazard...

  • @anitaantic3247
    @anitaantic32472 жыл бұрын

    This is where the video ends and then the show Midnight Diner begins 😄 The video has the daily busy vibes of that show which I like - it's not just about the food it's more about the people and their stories! Great video 👍

  • @Vorador666
    @Vorador6662 жыл бұрын

    Great format Paolo, very interesting!