This man worked as an architect until 50 yrs old and then started his second specialization as a chef until he became a gyoza master, where his restaurant was even given a michelin star. All because he didn't want to see the gyoza restaurant that he was fond off since he was a kid close down and that he wanted to continue its tradition. As well as still looking very strong for his age. This is someone to aspire to.

@winebartender6653

Жыл бұрын

Not a Michelin star recipient but included in the guide, which is still an honor for any restaurant or shop. They have guides for most large cities/tourist areas and most restaurants within them do not have any stars. Doesn't take away from anything else you said, just thought it should be noted.

@holohulolo

Жыл бұрын

@@winebartender6653 I'm not sure about the distinction but I know they have different types of awards. So my guess is unless it's a full courses dining restaurant any Michelin award is not the same kind we know of people like gordon ramsay get with his restaurant. But still quite an accomplishment.

@winebartender6653

Жыл бұрын

@@holohulolo There aren't really any guidelines to the type of restaurant that can or cannot receive stars. Doesn't have to be full service or full course or anything like that. The guide is just that, a food guide of the area highlighting good places to eat. Most restaurants in the guides do not have any stars and are of every type of establishment. The cheapest meal for a 1 star restaurant is $1.50 and is the same type of shop this is. It takes a lot to get even 1 star. Food has to be quite exceptional.

@bignig7223

Жыл бұрын

Average Japanese man tbh lmao

@DaniIhzaFarrosi

Жыл бұрын

A true MC

From regular customer to master of production, now that's dedication.

@tseden-ishpurewdorj1045

Жыл бұрын

:ujhu;

@punjungpun

Жыл бұрын

He was in architecture until around 50 years old.. that is impresive to me 😍💪

@anonim3713

Жыл бұрын

Shutup noob

@derekjohn7535

Жыл бұрын

@@punjungpun Just shows its never too late to chase your dreams

@jackmace6531

Жыл бұрын

I’ve never heard of someone being a customer since a boy turning into the owner

I can offer a unique perspective. I’m currently backpacking Japan and am coincidentally in Tokyo. I happened to see this video an hour ago. I hopped on the subway and came right here. There was a short line at 11:45a (they open 11:30a) and I waited about 20 minutes. The dumplings are exceptional. The wrapper is so soft, and while the sesame oil is noticeable, it’s not overpowering. Ingredients, texture, and execution are fantastic. With 6 dumplings per order, I got 2 orders and a large beer. (Total was ~$12 USD). I owned a dumpling shop a few years ago - I want to emphasize how hard it is to maintain consistency. Getting perfect wings takes serious skill. Dumpling skins are sensitive, so getting the perfect heat on your cooking surface takes skill. Flavorful dumplings. World class technique. Helpful and efficient service. Would absolutely return.

@mamu1319

Жыл бұрын

just curious: did the japanese customers also have 12 gyoza´s for lunch or just 6? ....

@dimelo58

Жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@haydenmink1878

Жыл бұрын

@@mamu1319 the patron next to me got 0 dumplings, and instead opted for a noodle soup dish. I saw couples splitting 2 orders of dumplings, another solo eater eating 2 orders, and plenty of people eating 1 order with other menu items. Lots of variety in ordering.

@byrongammonbyrongammon9937

Жыл бұрын

Bravo.

@rocketman3770

Жыл бұрын

@@haydenmink1878 thanks for the report

His shop's specialty is only gyoza and he gave out the recipe freely. This guy is a legend!!

@kevinfriedman6766

Жыл бұрын

because he knows it takes years to execute, no shame giving it out

@skinnymon123

Жыл бұрын

Its not exactly a secret, ask any chinese person and they'll share the recipe

@animemusic8

Жыл бұрын

the proportion wasn't mentioned so no one can copy actually

@seenitalready

Жыл бұрын

@@skinnymon123 Ancient Chinese Secrets lol

@ThePeachgaming

Жыл бұрын

@@animemusic8 anyone that knows what they're doing with dough and cooking can approximate it, but you're right, an amateur could not

Imagine loving a food stall so much you took it over just so it wont close. Thats passion for food right there.

@cwg73160

Жыл бұрын

It’s not a food stall.

@Im_oofman232

Жыл бұрын

@@cwg73160 🤓

@viceice

Жыл бұрын

And then putting it on the Michelin guide...

@jyy9624

Жыл бұрын

That's the Japanese for you

People who can just dedicate their life to perfecting their craft really amaze me

@codytorres6249

Жыл бұрын

Life*

@creativemindplay

Жыл бұрын

You really amaze me

@cwg73160

Жыл бұрын

They’re called people with careers.

@cwg73160

Жыл бұрын

@@codytorres6249 *lives

@Aeybiseediy

Жыл бұрын

He started at 50 years old...

I have every respect that they gave credit to the origin of gyoza, which is from China and that they owe the great taste of their gyoza by staying faithful to the original recipe.

@yo2trader539

Жыл бұрын

Origins are debated. Manti is a common dish throughout Central Asia and Mongolia. Turkic and Mongolic people eat it too. It became popular in Japan after Japanese migration into Manchuria.

@tobacco118

Жыл бұрын

@@yo2trader539 Nomadic culture in Central Asia & Mongolia do not historically eat food that comes from agriculture practice like flour, neither do they eat meat in small bite-size. It's adopted from China, just like their tea.

@mike-yk4yk

Жыл бұрын

@@yo2trader539 imagine being this wrong

@carlynebrunner5587

Жыл бұрын

@@mike-yk4yk hahaha! We are all a little wrong...Smilin' here.

@yocray2915

Жыл бұрын

@@yo2trader539 migration? Just like how the Nazis migrated to Poland?

One thing I learn from this man, is not how to make the gyoza itself. But... "It's never too old to learn." Prop to him, from an Architect into a master of Gyoza. I can't even fathom what it takes to the reach that level.

@semi-skimmedmilk4480

Жыл бұрын

Well he said he took over in 2005 and he only felt that he mastered his craft in the last 5 or 6 years, so that would suggest it took him circa 13 years. He makes 200 portions x6 Gyoza a day, so that's 1200 a day. Assuming he takes weekends off (104 days) and takes the Japanese statutory holidays off (16 days), that leaves 245 working days per year. (1200x245)x13 = 3,822,000 Gyoza.

@ryannovel8892

Жыл бұрын

@@semi-skimmedmilk4480 Put the math aside. What I meant by, "What it takes." was what its feels like to leave something that he really know, in this case "Architecture" into a Chef.

@semi-skimmedmilk4480

Жыл бұрын

@@ryannovel8892 I mean, he was 50 when he left architecture.. probably wanted a change and had savings to do it securely. As an architect he was probably quite creative so 30 years in one career might eventually feel claustrophobic. It seems strange because by that point, in the West, we just decide to slog it out for another 10-15 years until retirement. In Japan however they have quite an old working population so moving on to an easier job is most likely more common.

@eciekoc

Жыл бұрын

@@ryannovel8892 Going from architecture to making dumplings was probably a mental relief for him.

@alizahidi986

Жыл бұрын

It takes 10%luck, 20% skill

I love how he's just so open and honest as a master. He's not like I'm the best I got the secret ingredients and I know everything. He worked his way at it and shares his knowledge as a normal individual that just makes gyōzas trying to share the love

@NazriB

8 ай бұрын

Lies again? God Mode Gold Medals

He symbolizes the Perspective that most Japanese craftsmen approach their work. Everything is in the details, makes all difference when trying to achieve quality.

@chefgiovanni

Жыл бұрын

As a Michelin Star Chef , I would like to taste this Chefs gyoza.

@moto3463

Жыл бұрын

Makes sense why the Japanese make the best vehicles, electronics, motorbikes, Dirtbikes they truly take quality and attention to detail beyond everyone else. Never bought a bad quality product from Japan. Plus the people are very respectful and polite compared to the western world

@Nogu3

Жыл бұрын

@@moto3463 Having lived here for almost 10 years now, it depends. If you're white, yes. If you're any other Asian besides Japanese, not so much. Still that's the loud minority, most people are just like folks everywhere

@manbolomo

Жыл бұрын

did you see how he sealed the dumplings and how they look like a kid played with it? now google any standard dumpling and see how crappy this "master" made his dumpling, i dont hink he can represente the craftmanship of japan XD

@HP_____

Жыл бұрын

@@manbolomo He actually admits in the video that he's "not good at tactile tasks." After all he started learning in his 50's so it's understandable the dumplings may not look the best visually. I'd still like to eat the gyozas. They look delicious!

Dude left his job as an architect to make gyozas 😳.. incredible

@marcodragneel8035

Жыл бұрын

Kaiman would be happy to visit

as a chinese guy i would eat at this restaurant if i ever get the chance. the energy this guy gives off brings all the Asians together. and thats the energy the world needs right now. nobody is better than anyone else. lets respect each other.

@imamiddleagedgoofygoober

Жыл бұрын

I genuinely feel that if more people took this man's approach to life the world would be a utopia.

@quillpen815

Жыл бұрын

Well said, my dude

underrated part of all this is that he didn’t skimp and get easier to obtain and home grown substitute ingredients and stayed extremely true to the original recipe. same goes for who had that shop before and hopefully who gets it after.

@manbolomo

Жыл бұрын

yeah, except he sealed the dumblings like some kid playing with dough, google how standard dumplings look like and then look at his.

@JoSan3

Жыл бұрын

@@manbolomo I bet you've never seen japanese gyoza in person. Also it's not like you can do any better.

@sprtcus1798

Жыл бұрын

@@manbolomo ahh In every youtube video, there is always that one who tries hard to be a smart-ass. And in this video it's you.

@ericx6969

Жыл бұрын

​@@manbolomo u represent ur profile picture

@ericx6969

Жыл бұрын

​@@manbolomo braindead

I love how analytical he is about ingredients and technique, you can really tell he cares about understanding WHY his food is good!

This guy took over ownership of a restaurant just because he didn't want the previous owner to be sad. What a nice guy.

what a legend - truly an inspiring dude & amazing how he took over the legacy and made it his own dance. I loved how he gave gyoza homage to China for their jiaozi

@faustinuskaryadi6610

Жыл бұрын

Everyone in Japan know that Gyoza is Chinese food aka 中華料理, not 和食 aka native Japanese cuisine.

A real master is it: kindness share his recipe, kindness explain the details. Any trace of sober. A food made with love and dedication. He is a real masterchef

A specialist: from knowing the origins and history to improving his craft using food science and human feel. Artisans need to appreciated more.

This man is an example of why you should follow your passions and make a difference, no matter how old you are 🤩

Made by himself 1.362 Gyoza from scratch per day?? That is a new level of dedication.. Thanks for sharing, Eater!

Japanese shops are always like that. Owner is the master at craft and does almost everything to ensure best quality possible. It's magical

@saintsocramnymaia5511

Жыл бұрын

It's actually problematic, . I have seen many restaurants that fail because the owner does not share the recipe with the younger generation, . when they die the workers are then forced to make up a recipe that is not up to par with the original.

@DrummerJacob

2 күн бұрын

@@saintsocramnymaia5511 What are the names of all these restaurants? Where is this happening? Id like to research this a bit if you have any restaurant names.

Incredible, the way he makes his dumplings so perfectly, there crispy and juicy at the very same time shows how much care and dedication he puts in them. If only I could taste them I would be very happy

It's so relaxing watching an expert at work😇

Love how much love and effort he puts into part of his craft. Props to you Mr. Umamichi 👏

His attention to detail is admirable.

hardwork,dedication and passion. This man is truly amazing.

A True Artist..A master Craftsman.. Huge respect from India!

😍Love his dedication to his favourite food! 💗 Thank you, Master, for your hard work, to continue and preserving this tradition, so others can feel the same joy eating them !

I love how so many different cultures have developed their variant of that dish. And so far I've liked all of them. No matter of Chinese Wan Tan, Polish Piroggi, Japanese Gyoza, and many more.

I love he's slowed the process down, showing the entire process, his ingredients, you can see the amounts. He wants younger generations to know how to make it properly and do it the right way for perfect handmade Gyoza. He wants it to continue and knows he doesn't need to worry about giving any "secrets away". He's "made his fortune" do to speak and wants to teach and pass it on to us. Very cool. Would love to work under him in the kitchen. He's thoughtful and a patient teacher just like family and mentors I grew up with teaching me all kinds of skills from building, to cooking, to outdoor living and all necessary spiritual & life skills...

I just can't even. Those look so delicious I'm at a loss for words.

This is so cool. I'm glad he took one thing, and chose to master that. So many restaurants try too hard with their menus. Keep it simple, make a great product and keep it consistent. I was impressed when he said he takes the air humidity into account when making the dough. That's true mastery.

Beautiful story. So many unique aspects of this country.

Absolutely fascinating. Although he continues the traditional methods, he also constantly improves the recipe to make the tradition as close to perfect as he can.

What an amazing story and what a master at the fine craft of gyoza. Making dough so supple, tender, and with a great bite is not easy. Fantastic video

"I've committed to making these until I can't move anymore." huge respect. I sincerely hope the younger generation will be interested to pick up the ropes.

I have enormous respect for you, chef.

Incredible content, he wasn't afraid to show exactly how he makes gyoza, he's a true master.

@savesoil3133

Жыл бұрын

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Pure dedication and love to what he's doing. He deserves his fame.

What a kind and humble man!

I love the dedication japanese people put in each craft they do

The food will never go wrong if the chef is passionate about his craft.

The first second of this video is enough to convince me that this tiny little dumpling shop will be a legendary dining experience.

Thank you for showing us all what your specialty is. We appreciate You. 🎉😊

He is also a great professor. Explaining the details of tools and ingredients. 😊

I've only cooked frozen ones once where the bottom had this incredible crunch that was the most addicting aspect of them. They were perfect. I haven't been able to replicate it since. I've cooked them all kinds of ways and all kinds of brands but only once did it hit with perfection. His method is the slurry really does make a great crunch. Only sad thing here is I'll never be able to try his perfect gyoza in my life because I love them. Looks like I'll have to invest some years of practice to create my own.

Those look so good. I really like the way this guy cooks; it’s very impressive 🥟🥟🥟🥟🥟

just by looking at the color of the crust and how original the ingredient list is, you know this will be tasty

Another amazing portrait over an amazing chef and person! Thx guys :)

I love watching these videos and the craftsmanship and care.

I am very proud of this man. He has a profound affinity for that restaurant and the dumpling. Congratulations

I like how even though he's now the owner, he still refers to the original owner as _the_ owner. That's some level of respect only the Japanese can give.

Profoundly thoughtful and beautifully shot and edited. I felt as if I were there in person. Superb Effort.

From being an architect to chef, that's wholesome.

Simple yet so many steps. This is a hardworking man

Japanese people’s respect to craftsmanship is just astonishing.

I'm a 41yrs old and was a chef for 20yrs. I give this man and everyone #MADRESPECT for making everything from. Srcatch.. trust me even when it isn't it's is a 80-100hr week with you back hurting and no life what's ao ever

@twohandsandaradio

Жыл бұрын

Exactly...doing it until the minute you die... what's the point? Looks more like slavery to a communist regime but I digress.

I love the way he speaks. Great voice!

Our prayers and support will always be upon you young old man... God Bless You.. 🙏🙏

I don't think anyone pursues perfection quite like the Japanese. What a master and what quality

@manbolomo

Жыл бұрын

yeah, look at those dumbling looking like some kid played with them, master making uglier dumbling than any regular housewife i pretty bad.

These look delicious!

Need more videos like this! So good! Hungry now

So nice. I love his attention to detail but then again the architect background helps 😊

He didn't just carry the torch. He elevated it.

Just got my japan tickets. I'll be eating these soon!!

I absolutely love guys like this! I'm 50 years old and I've been an architect all my life? Sure, I'll buy my old favorite gyoza place and give it a shot! Why not? Never too old to learn.

As a half-chinese who loved wih my chinese part for over 10 years im so happy to see he actually pays a lot of attention to the criapy wings it just gives a whole new level of flavor to the gyoza

The thing about mastering something is that even when you give every single step of the recipe freely, still nobody can make the food taste exactly like you do. It's not just the ingredients, real cooking comes from decades of hard work, patience, and most importantly, love for the food that you're making.

@Nogu3

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. You can have the best ingredients, the best equipment accessible, but without the consistency and knowledge you might as well be working with nothing.

Wow, bought the shop from original founder and make sure this shop will not disappear, what a legend

The dedication of this man to be willing to hand make almost a half million a year gyoza a year... amazing! 🙂

I allways have deep respect for People with a great Craftmanship!

This is awesome

Wow.. a true shokunin (master of craft). Cooking all the gyoza by feeling and experience. Experimenting over the years of what works and doesn't. Crazy to think he started this when he was already 50 and received Michelin star. Also sad that people dedicating their lives to these crafts and not in it for the money are becoming exceedingly rare.

Outstanding. Love the fact that he is using the traditional recipe, without changes. That said, I tried making these with crocodile meat, and it was a new (in the good way) experience.

Crash course in gyozas haha heading now to the kitchen! Good story, now I feel more educated and inspired!

when brother said he was twice my age when he decided to start this journey and become a master i was heartened, i needed to hear that today!

Even his name Umami-chi already sounds delicious.

wow this japanese people who dedicated theiir life to a single craft is amazing

Men like him are very rare, we need more prideful chefs like him in this world.

As a gyoza lover with an interest in making my own, I loved this!

6 years for making a proper Gyoza? what a dedicated chef.. salute!

My secret ingredient is chopped water chestnuts - from a can! Rinsed 3 times. The crunchiness is so delightful. Learned to use hot water & let it rest 2 times. What a wonderful man to tell his secrets. It's not like YT visitors are in competition with him. Much love from Portland, Oregon.

Deeeeep bow and respect to this man because of the people like him we can still eat great food instead proceed food from factory's many thanks 🙏

The best gyoza with love of art creation from the chef

This series together with the Mise En Place series is SO GOOD and inspiring! Thank you for bringing this. Would love to see some episodes from my own country Denmark. Keep it up, love it ! :)

@Harajukafist

Жыл бұрын

What is there gonna be from Denmark? Dry crackers and boiled fish? lmao

Whoever can eat at these sort of places with these specialist chefs should do it asap before they all become super rare to find in the modern day... they don't make chefs like these anymore.

One of my favourite dishes. Exquisite.

This dude deserve ultimate god tier respect also this fried dumpling type is my favorite

He even kept some of the Chinese original recipe and techniques of the pot sticker. I wish I'd known about this place my last time in Tokyo. I remember some places you could order a 100pc platter of gyoza

Gyoza originates in China but spread to Japan and Korea in the early 20th century when Japan controlled Northeast China, the Japanese brought Mongolian bbq and Chinese Dumplings back home with them. Japanese Gyoza aren't as small as Shuijiao or Zhenjiao but more resemble Chinese Guotie or panned fried dumplings specifically the kind you find in Northern China. As a Southern Chinese we eat dumplings very rarely and the way we make them is far more simple than Northern China.

@jsc3417

Жыл бұрын

Mongolian BBQ is a franchise from Taiwan. And Mongolian traditionally do not BBQ their meat, the boil them. You got everything wrong in your post.

When living in Japan, I loved yakisoba and gyozas. I miss them both.

He's an amazing man

Great video!! Can't wait for Eater to do a food tour around China and uncover the culinary culture there with hundreds if not thousands of years history.

I think every dumpling maker mom should also have a title of dumpling MASTER!

Very insightful and a lesson in perfection.

Love for food can change your whole world in an instant

Who else just squeezed their earlobe?

@HeriqlzYilson

20 күн бұрын

Not me dawg💀💀💀

@PinHeadThePopeOfHell

6 күн бұрын

I squeezed your mom's butt

@jus1taj

6 күн бұрын

✋🏾 yep.

I have made gyoza from scratch. It’s quite labor intensive and technically challenging. It’s far superior than anything I have eaten in the US, but I don’t have the passion to make it but once in a blue moon. He has passion, dedication, and the technical expertise which I admired.

@fadlialamsyah9376

9 ай бұрын

i recently started making gyoza too, and i understand the struggle for making it. seeing this video just inspire me to make gyoza better.

@tomjohnson5191

9 ай бұрын

What kind of meat do you use? I have used a spray bottle to keep the shells moist to make them pliable. I buy the wrappers because making the shells are laborious. What is your recipe? @@fadlialamsyah9376

@tomjohnson5191

9 ай бұрын

I use soy sauce, sesame oil, blanched Chinese cabbage that I wring all the water out of it, sesame oil, garlic, chives, a little cornstarch, egg, soy sauce, ginger. The cornstarch makes the filling more solid. This is a nice combination of ingredients and spices. My wife likes to add peas. @@fadlialamsyah9376

@tomjohnson5191

9 ай бұрын

Ground pork.

immense respect for him

I wish I had seen this before, I just came back from Japan 2 weeks ago and I did tried some gyoza but these look amazing and knowing the work behind them makes them even more special. Oh well, will have to go back soon to try them XD