BEST Sushi So Far In Osaka and a Quick Visit to Nara - Japanese Food Travel in Osaka!
► Check out our Osaka Food Guide for details on restaurants in these videos: migrationology.com/2015/09/osa...
On Day 12 in Osaka, Japan, we decided to first take a quick day trip to Nara, a city that’s about a 45 minute train ride from Osaka. We then returned to Osaka, and had some of the finest sushi I had during my trip there.
00:27 Trip to Nara - Nara is an old and historical town in Japan, not far from Osaka and Kyoto. It’s very easy to get there by public transportation. The first thing you’ll notice as soon as you arrive to Nara are the deer - they are free roaming all over the city, and people love to interact with them.
2:48 Todai-ji Temple - 500 JPY ($4.17) - One of the biggest and most famous temples in Nara is the Todai-ji Temple, and although it was intensely busy, we decided to pay the entrance fee and go inside. It was good to see, but it was a very busy day that we visited.
4:09 Lunch at Happoh Restaurant (和食屋 八寶) - After walking around Nara for a while, we headed back towards the train station, and had lunch at a restaurant called Happoh Restaurant (和食屋 八寶). The food was alright, but not the best. We then took the train back to Osaka to do some shopping and eating.
6:15 Tenjinbashisuji Shotengai - Tenjinbashisuji Shotengai is the longest shopping street in Japan, and it goes on for something like 2.6 km. We got back to Osaka, and walked around this area, before eating some amazing sushi.
7:23 Harukoma Sushi (春駒 支店) - While walking around the shopping market, I noticed a line of people, all waiting for a turn to get into Harukoma Sushi (春駒 支店), a famous sushi restaurant in Osaka. I had researched this restaurant and had wanted to eat here, but I didn’t know when we were going to get there, or where it was - but we stumbled into it, and decided to go straight in line to eat there. The sushi turned out to be some of the best sushi I had in Osaka. It wasn’t fancy, but it was good quality, big pieces of sushi and fish, and it felt like we were at a fish market. Awesome sushi, good prices, and friendly service.
Read more about this restaurant on my blog: migrationology.com/2015/09/osa...
That was all for Day 12 in Osaka - it was another good day, and the sushi was the highlight for me.
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Mark Wiens Reaction Guide: - Neutral Expression: Nothing special - Shake head up and down, makes a quick mmmnnn! sound: Good Stuff - Slide Whole head to one side with orgasmic expression leaves mouth open for a while with worrrrrrr! sound: Excellent food - Slowly slide head to one side, eyes closed with extremely orgasmic expression, leaves mouth open for a long time with barely audible worrr... sound, chew slowly/leave food in mouth for long time so as to prolong the moment: Heaven is having a party in my mouth
@Mr.Teabout
8 жыл бұрын
sooo true😂😂
@samami6654
8 жыл бұрын
I Love watching his reaction after he takes a bite into a food. When I see a good food out there or that I am eating something good, an image of Mark Weins' reaction come mind. Who know... maybe there are some of Mark Weins' fan out there that are making his reaction after taking a first bite of a dish.
@xyndey
8 жыл бұрын
agree. funny description but agree. :)
@wilz9388
8 жыл бұрын
+Sam AmI Haha, I'd like to see some parody reaction videos
@dxnnythegoat4987
8 жыл бұрын
true
“It seems like I know what were doing but were just wandering around until we find the right train”. Life metaphor
his reaction to everything he eats "bite chew close eyes smile and start laughing while still keeping your eyes closed"
That sushi looked very very good. Thank you for being so upbeat and positive in your videos.
@MarkWiens
8 жыл бұрын
+Lawrence Viles Thank you Lawrence
@Mandragara
8 жыл бұрын
+Mark Wiens That natto reation is the worst review you've ever given a food i reckon
@miichaaelv91
8 жыл бұрын
+Mark Wiens hey mark more sushi videos come on!!
@TKM11370
8 жыл бұрын
+Amir Al-katib Well done on your dickish comment.
@dafiel-amin4799
8 жыл бұрын
+Amir Al-katib That's a horrible thing to say. Keep up the awesome videos, Mark!
Am I the only one who laughs when he does that thing where he makes that face and tilts his head after eating something?
@hannahe892
8 жыл бұрын
+Sarah Mohar (OddDellaDERP) Nope XD You can always tell when he loves the food when he makes that face.
@donnafassano163
8 жыл бұрын
I don't laugh. I drooooooool! He makes me want the food so much :)
@Yogirliej4dee
8 жыл бұрын
No! It feels weird to say, but I make sure I'm by myself at home when I watch these videos. I find myself laughing when he makes those wide eyes and the expressions. LOL
@unknmini5050
8 жыл бұрын
+Donna Fassano I do that a lot.
@unknownmini923
7 жыл бұрын
The Canadian Satan same
That face you make when the food is good is hilarious! lol
@unknownmini923
7 жыл бұрын
TheToysoja especially the sea urchin and tuna belly sushi
@deepaksharma-nt1wn
4 жыл бұрын
I agree with u
@domino9314
3 жыл бұрын
He does it every time. 🙈
@hisokamorow3611
3 жыл бұрын
@@domino9314 why does he do it actually?
@domino9314
3 жыл бұрын
@@hisokamorow3611 I think he enjoys every moment in front of food. 🤗
The technique of taking the fish off the rice and dipping it, then replacing it back on the rice is fantastic. I'm surprised I've never seen it before, as it seems the intelligent thing to do. Thanks for the vid!
@realchannel-ei4cv
8 жыл бұрын
+apocaRUFF That is bad technique that require more soy sauce(salt). Proper way is dip little of meat with hand. I personally like dip on rice side if something might fall.
@gazdanov
8 жыл бұрын
+apocaRUFF NO, NO, NO, plz. "The technique" you mentioned there is called "OIHAGI," or a robber, a highwayman, or anything you name it. Not a proper way nor beautiful, elegant way to eat Sushi. I'll recommend you not to do that, especially at the counter, at an ordinary, not a 100 yen sushi restaurant.
@Itsjustme267
8 жыл бұрын
You could also use the sliced ginger that you usually get with sushi to brush on the soy on the sushi 😊
Mark, your pronunciation is amazing! You really have a talent in learning Asian languages!
Great video Mark. Your vlogs are so well made it's like I'm on vacation. I dislike using the word professional because that seems to sterile while your videos make me feel like a family member walking along side you in Japan. Fermented foods are so good for you, they are changing my life! Thanks for incorporating them in your food videos. Jon
@shaharcohen486
8 жыл бұрын
+Lek Buzzy if you are a professional X. than X is your income (or one of many incomes)
@MarkWiens
8 жыл бұрын
+Lek Buzzy Hi Jon, thank you very much for the feedback on the videos, makes me extremely encouraged and inspired to keep creating. Thank you for your support!
@squeakyfromme83
2 жыл бұрын
@@MarkWiens how is this video 6 yrs old? You look exactly the same now!!! Good work. You're effort paid off!!!
@coolboy5428
2 жыл бұрын
@@MarkWiens You bully children you foul kicke
His smile is infectious
Mark , you are making this sushi lover so jealous😤I can eat sushi till my stomach hurts 🍣🍱🍣🍱Thanks for your most informative videos.
Welcome to Japan! The video was 6 years ago, but I was happy to see Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara when I lived. Harukoma sushi was my favorite sushi restaurant in Osaka!
Everytime u eating something ur reaction totally awesome it's life that's the best food ever u been tasted in ur life.so nice
WOW. $33.36 for just the sushi you showed is pretty cheap; 22 pieces nigiri and 2 hand rolls. Natto, Saba, Toro, Uni and Tamago are some of my absolute favorites! Great video as usual Mark.
@MarkWiens
8 жыл бұрын
+Tosh T Thanks Tosh, definitely the quality and value of that sushi was some of the best I've ever had.
@mattbudesa3038
5 жыл бұрын
Very cheap. Here in California one order of toro costs anywhere from $9-15 for 2 pieces.
@panimalos5720
4 жыл бұрын
Also it was real crap not that fake stuff
My son is 2 years old...and he loves watching ur facial expressions. He smiles along with u whenever u make the cutest expressions...i love all ur videos and keep it up mark for all ur efforts.
OMG why are you making me hungry at 3 am...
@WanderingWaffleHeads
8 жыл бұрын
+KPopsicleSNSD I know me too! makes me hungry just by watching the video.. getting food right now!
12:36 wtf that girl was offering 😂
@pritismitasahoo9578
3 жыл бұрын
Dirty mind
@baesoo3601
3 жыл бұрын
🍣🙄😄
@003_kusarigama5
3 жыл бұрын
Sushi of course🤓
@ekaliu821
3 жыл бұрын
she is very cute :)
@foolishbeat115
11 ай бұрын
This is the comment I've been scrolling for. But I didn't think of anything dirty. I'm just wondering what's she doing. But after I read ur comment, I had a dirty mind. 🤣
My mouth starts to water again....... looks delicious
@MarkWiens
8 жыл бұрын
+Haise Leonhardt Good to hear that!
I can't stop smiling and drooling!
when ppl say that Mark's expression is fake or exaggerated for the camera - nup, when I went to Japan and I finally learnt what good sushi was, I was near lying down on my chair and internally sobbing for 2 minutes
Ive actually started eating sushi because of this channel and im enjoying the flavours so far, it maybe only the supermarket pre packaged stuff but its a start and i will step up to a proper restaurant when i find one in the uk
@jazzyisme
8 жыл бұрын
+OriginalNoseBleed where in the uk are you? there are some great places all over!
@MarkWiens
8 жыл бұрын
+OriginalNoseBleed So cool to hear this, enjoy!
@axetrance
7 жыл бұрын
When I had my first sushi, it was from the supermarket... I liked it, but I already thought that eating the real deal (from a restaurant, not necessarily an expensive one), or something more like it, will taste really good... and God, I couldn't have been more right! Go an try it at a restaurant in town with good reviews... and if you have the chance, at a more exquisite restaurant... YUM!!!
@So_Sag
5 жыл бұрын
I love sushi...
@greghelton4668
5 жыл бұрын
OriginalNoseBleed good start. Visit Japan. Experience sushi that is served from a conveyer-belt, then a high end place. The former will cost about $10 and the latter well over $100. Both will surprise you.
I can tell whether the food he tastes is good or moderate. If he closes his eyes while eating, then yes, the food is good. Otherwise it is moderate.
@MarkWiens
8 жыл бұрын
+Francis Yan Thanks Francis
His reactions can't be real! He definitely hams it up for the camera. The same exact reaction every video? Get it Mark!
Always anticipating another video!! Hello Ying!!!
I like the way you post the prices! Host country currency, US dollars, and for how many people. Simple, yet very informative. Everyone can learn to travel with your videos. Bottom line, be polite and try to find the positive.
@MarkWiens
8 жыл бұрын
+surfing636 Thank you!
@edztaruc398
6 жыл бұрын
surfing636 🙄😉😕😉(。’▽’。)♡(。’▽’。)♡
@edztaruc398
6 жыл бұрын
surfing636 yuu gihhiu7ujiu7uuuuh7ii ou ph ihi iiuiiiuiii IV
@edztaruc398
6 жыл бұрын
surfing636 yuu gihhiu7ujiu7uuuuh7ii ou ph ihi iiuiiiuiii IV
@kungarangrick6033
5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely true man.
am great fan of sushii...its too good
@MarkWiens
8 жыл бұрын
+mishtee shanna Good to hear that Mishtee
I have been watching you for a long time i can't get over how positive you are about everything i love it keep up the good work really enjoying these video's :)
I couldn't help but drool watching you chomp on each piece of sushi, especially the UNI which is my very favorite. Thank you for sharing your love of sushi .
If he doesn't say ohhhh you know it's not good
Hey Mark! Wow, your channel has grown a tremendous amount, when I first subscribed to you before the first thousand! You bring entertaining food videos around the world making viewers like us want to travel there to eat the food too! Since you're in Japan, have you considered trying out of the normal food eating like live octopus? Or maybe shirako? Basically, that's fish sperm sushi. I'd like to put those on my bucket list, when I do actually travel.
@MarkWiens
8 жыл бұрын
+Munni Lee Hey Munni, good to hear from you, thank you very much. I didn't try shirako this trip, but I did have it last time in Tokyo - it was pretty good, very creamy! Are you planning to visit Japan soon?
@munnix3
8 жыл бұрын
Mark Wiens Probably not for a bit. I just started working and so I'll save up for eating trips around the world. :D That is one of the goals in life.
@broskits4206
7 жыл бұрын
+Munni Bear if you go to Japan, maybe it will be the best trip in your life. (If you have been to other countries)
@cristinaleodoro1285
7 жыл бұрын
+Munni Bear h
Your videos are awesome!!! Thank you very much! Ten years ago I lived in Japan! The country is very beautiful!!!
I will never understand the thumbs down for Mark's videos!!! He's so nice and quite intelligent. His videos are very interesting and I watch them with my kids. They love Mark and his family. Thumbs up every time Mark. Keep it up!!!!!!!
sushi is my absolute favorite food, and also fun to make! great video
great mark weins great keep it up
@MarkWiens
8 жыл бұрын
+Marina Joseph Thanks Marina
Hey Mark! I wanted to tell you that your videos have been really important to me the last couple weeks as I have Crohn's disease and already can't eat many things but recently haven't been able to eat at all for the last four months. Its been so hard not to eat, but your videos (especially these Japanese videos) have let me taste and eat food without actually tasting or eating. Some people told me I was just torturing myself, but honestly it is one of the only things helping me through this time in my life right now. I watch it before bed so I can dream of fatty tuna sushi, tmepura and young chicken XD. anyways, thank you! And keep eating!
You are amazing. Everyday I watch your videos on the bus on my way to work and all the people sitting around me are watching as well. Inspiration for my belly 🙈
Today I tried sushi fro the first time! I bought a mixed pack at SAfeway Cameron Park, Ca. It had one shrimp (delicious), four fish (They were o.k.), four unknown regular type (good), and four with fish roe in them (I nearly threw up!). Three out of four not bad!
@MarkWiens
8 жыл бұрын
+terry palmore Hey Terry, glad you tried sushi, well done!
Man this guy is so weird every time he chews he stares right into my soul!
@unknmini5050
8 жыл бұрын
Ikr
@unknmini5050
8 жыл бұрын
After he eats the food, he stares at the camera and start doing the face.
@vee8339
7 жыл бұрын
Cayne Kaizen Sta.Maria 😂😂😂 so accurate
@lokicartman4060
5 жыл бұрын
@@vee8339 hunting stare
@wizard1370
4 жыл бұрын
Lmao
That server lady at the sushi bar, who keeps appearing in the video, kinda looks cute 12:35
@foolishbeat115
11 ай бұрын
I notice her many times also. She's cute and pretty. But I'm wondering what she is offering in 12:35. 😅
Mark, I'm new to your channel and think I've already seen over 30 videos. Your positivity and love for food infects everyone you come across. I love watching you smile after a first bite of anything you eat. My little 16yr old brother is going to Japan for the first time next year and I cannot wait to show him your vlogs. This is my absolute favorite series-JAPAN! I just love the food, culture and fashion! I think my goal in life is to one day life there. I was born and raised in the U.S.A in California my entire life and these vlogs make me want to move there..Can you believe it?! Love your channel, I hope you get to come and visit San Francisco one day, my city! Much Love from Cali! :)
I wish you would've went into a convience store and tried the food there. People would've been amazed. I lived off of it in Japan. And some of the food is even better the some restaurants in the US. Great vids btw. Make me miss Japan.
@29kiterunner
8 жыл бұрын
He did. In another video he and ying went and bought groceries and ate at him, even buying sushi from the convenience store.
@timeman702
8 жыл бұрын
He bought sushi from a grocery store. I'm talking Family Mart or 7/11. The food in there is pretty amazing.
I find it funny when people comment about eating sushi, like use hands, dip soy sauce on the fish side and bla bla. Just eat however you want to. Heh.
@BliTzeDGames
6 жыл бұрын
disrespectful americans, stay out of japan .
@tacobell9551
6 жыл бұрын
BliTzeD not all Americans ....but that's true
@humansequencer2649
6 жыл бұрын
I’m Japanese. Go ahead. Do as you like. haha
@xVAC4NTx
6 жыл бұрын
Brandoon Danhh a dead fish brought more joy to people than you ever did in your pathetic life
@nyxee55
6 жыл бұрын
It's called etiquette. Western society trying to impose their ideals on to cultures where they don't apply isn't exactly surprising though.
+Mark Wiens after watching this video. You made me buy some sushi and re-watch the whole sushi series again. I loved everything. Thank you. - Your fan way, way back :)
Oh your uni face! Tuna belly! I’m dying! I’m American but had the wonderful fortune of having a sushi chef teach me how to eat sushi more than thirty years ago. My sushi experiences today in my local area are hit or miss. Americans (and don’t get me wrong; I am very proud and happy to be one) seem to love and also produce sushi with a ridiculous amount of rice. When I am presented with a platter of nigiri and fish > rice, I could cry with happiness,
2:35 "execute me...execute me"
Do you keep track of food, transport, etc expenses?
@88norimaki
8 жыл бұрын
+sulasno So easy , let his wife pay for everything lol
@Cyn205
8 жыл бұрын
+88norimaki Only in Thailand she does, cause usually places in Thailand charge foreigners more. And I am sure its a joint account.
@MarkWiens
8 жыл бұрын
+sulasno Yes, we try to keep track of everything.
The garden that you didn't visit is The Great Masterpiece of Japanese gardens. Others are very nice, but not comparable.
I really love the way you show us all the delicious food and your facial expression when the dish tastes good! Your videos are entertaining and I enjoy watching them!
6:00 Soy, Soy It.
Can you do a reversal role episode? Im kinda curious on how Ying eat her food!
Mark thank you for going to Nara. I went to college about 30 minutes from there. Namba & Osaka was a frequent play ground for us!
My husband and I enjoy watching your daily uploads! Reminds us of our recent travel to Japan. Keep up the good work!!
@MarkWiens
8 жыл бұрын
+Sally Sung Thank you Sally, and greetings to your husband.
7:39 BTW, this poster is for hiring the salary is $8.5 per hour, and during the trial period is $8.
Oh My God! That pole on 3:19 just gave birth to a white boy.
I've been there at the Osaka traditional market, but not realize there was a good sushi place! That market is literally heaven for Japanese sneakers hunter (Asics, etc.)
I love Nara! Went one on a short exchange and went back again on a solo trip to visit the family that hosted me. Really nice beautiful place and the deers were so cute.
@WanderingWaffleHeads
8 жыл бұрын
+Jason Tay us too! we love Nara, just went there last week. The deer are tame and used to tourist! We were a little scared feeding them at first lol =p
I want your life!!!!!!!!!!!!
Maybe the Japan Tourism Agency should give you a reward for introducing Japanese food to the world. You've have done a good job, anytime, everywhere. Hey, Mark It's high time you missed spicy and hot Thai food.^^
You are such an amazing traveler!!! I watch all your trips with a big smile..thank you!
Haha! That face you make when you try the foods. Makes me want to try everything.
is it just me or does his reactions to EVERY bite piss you off? their the exact same everytime lol
@PREPFORIT
2 жыл бұрын
No, you are just low-class trash you will never understand.
If American see those deer , they already hunting them down in the park .
I am always excited for next video. you're doing great job as always 💖👍
Great... should've wait till lunch time before I watch this video. Now it's 12.03 AM and I'm drooling for sushi..
You're not supposed to take the fish off the rice you're supposed to hold the whole piece and dip the fish side down only, and shaking the soy sauce off is rude and considered bad manners.
Its so beatiful there i mean down to the trees the structure i love mark u take me on a journey every night. I binge watch faithfully 2am-until 7ish am
hahaha your always giving that reaction whenever your taking a bite and making the food more delicious than it looks
I love your facial expression when you enjoy your food!
Awesome!!!!! Love Japan!!!
Thank you for showing us the sights of Nara.. and of course all of that good food and authentic Japanese sushi!
Love all your food videos..thank you Mark Wiens for sharing your amazing food travel around the worlds.👌👍
I love watching people eat sushi
That sushi makes me feel like drooling on it because I ate sushi in the past two days. You inspire my life to EAT!
@MarkWiens
8 жыл бұрын
+RleePlaysMC So cool to hear that!
@xPhalanxed_
8 жыл бұрын
:)
Awesome vlog, Mark. Always. Thanks for sharing and also showing us around Japan. I have been in Japan, but man, that was a long time ago. And it's really good to see it again, somehow, thru your vlog. Amazing.
@MarkWiens
8 жыл бұрын
+chrislineangelica Thank you very much for watching, glad it brings back good memories.
I love your videos! I went to harukoma sushi restaurant which you recommended, the sushi there were so good! I followed your videos as a guide during the travel in Osaka. 😋
Love your shows, have watched them all
Hi Mark, I've lived in out of my country, Japan, almost two decades. I like your shows!! I also love your tasting in Thai too! Your show makes me smile:)
Thxs for sharing ur holiday videos!
Your videos and your lovely facial expressions are simply DIVINE. Sooooooo entertaining and such great fun to watch you! Love from Copenhagen, Denmark
Thanks, Mark , we enjoy your videos , they are helpfully informative, simple , local , interesting.... . and the foods you ate so yummy , good-priced .
the last hand roll...omgosh
He reminds me of the TV Australian chef from the 70s/80s, the galloping gourmet, with Marks facial expressions
I really like to watch your movies :) The man immediately gets hungry when see this perfect sushi :) In Poland we haven't a good seafood. I must go for pork! Like from Poland!
Thanks mike, as i was watching this tour i was eating sushi as well, i felt like we together 😊 i like you man, God bless you😋
Hello Mark, watching your Osaka food tour is really cool I love Japan and the foods you ate looked so unbelievably delicious I am a few years late to watch this video but that was really cool to see your experience in Osaka 👌🍱✌
Hi Mark! Your videos are awesome and how funny how you do the expressions after you eat. Keep on the good work!
Great videos as usual Mark! Thanks again for opening your world to us.
@MarkWiens
8 жыл бұрын
+Subby Thank you for watching!
I used to live very close to the sushi restaurant! I love to see your smile face when you eat great food;)
I love Sushi and they look incredibly fresh, wish I was there..Just came back from Fukuoka in Japan, loved it there. Cannot wait to return though. It's such a nice country, everywhere's so clean. Top marks for Japan
From an ok Sushi restaurant... to an EXCELLENT sushi restaurant
I recently went away from Japan as an exchange student, and I miss thisssss...
Thumbnail looked so goooooodddd!!!!
Thanks for taking me back to Osaka Mark. Nara was busy for us too and I recall the deer had a sense of ownership of the temple area and greeted or closely inspected me as I passed by.
i like the face every time after you take the bite XD
Great visual with really good explanation! I like this video
Look good with Suchi UNI!~Just love to try!~
Nara and Todai-ji Temple is very famous, you got some good shots even though it was so busy. Glad you ended your day with good sushi restaurant =)
This makes me so happy.
Man mark wien you are natutally like professional....natural born talent....
@MarkWiens
8 жыл бұрын
+polychronio Thank you!
I loved when you go to Japan or Taiwan and eat all those great food for such cheap price. The sushi place really looked fresh and soooo cheap! Makes me hungry just watch you eat! That was a good find!