How 3,000 Pounds Of Tofu Are Handmade A Day | Big Business

Ota Tofu is America's oldest tofu shop. Out of his Portland, Oregon, store, owner Jason Ogata is making handcrafted tofu the traditional Japanese way.
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  • @jenniferk9242
    @jenniferk92422 жыл бұрын

    That their landlord honored the lease and kept the building and all of their equipment waiting during internment really stood out to me. It would have been so easy for him to sell everything and collect rent from another tenant, like so many others did.

  • @saretgnasoh7351

    @saretgnasoh7351

    2 жыл бұрын

    yes, it really suprised me

  • @abdultawwab486

    @abdultawwab486

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly. Good man🙏

  • @MrBakedDaily

    @MrBakedDaily

    2 жыл бұрын

    He was lucky the owners wasn't hurting for money like alot of people was.

  • @Bencat1832

    @Bencat1832

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree, with this covid, we had months of lockdown,many businesses close unable to pay rent. We in our own small way of help, forfeit months of pay from our tenant so they don't have to worry to much on essential need expenses for their family. If only we can all be considerate, the world is a centimeter good everyday.

  • @agastingoh

    @agastingoh

    2 жыл бұрын

    Bruh

  • @royfablooo2810
    @royfablooo28102 жыл бұрын

    The fact he didn't renamed the shop at all and basically inherited it like it was from his family that gives me respect from him and I hope the Business last more years.

  • @botch3z

    @botch3z

    2 жыл бұрын

    It would be unwise from a business prospective to change the name. That history and name is likely the only reason he's stayed in business. No don't he bought the business out of the kindness of his heart, yet, it was kind of a no brainer to keep the name.

  • @Scythra

    @Scythra

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@botch3z yup. Basically this. Why would you change a name that is known for more than 60 years!

  • @user-bi8ko7kc6h

    @user-bi8ko7kc6h

    Жыл бұрын

    Is the other way, he needs the name.

  • @kurtwang51

    @kurtwang51

    Жыл бұрын

    @@botch3z because there are “entrepreneurs” that thinks it’s time to make something new under their name and tarnishes whatever they inherited because they wanted to be “progressive”

  • @jozen1986

    @jozen1986

    Жыл бұрын

    The name was the selling point. Otherwise its just another tofu company.

  • @edwardwong654
    @edwardwong6542 жыл бұрын

    I support Jason, Ota, and the rich traditions of tofu making. Growing up I was not fond of tofu, but it is now a major food item for me as it is healthy, high in protein, and is plant-based. Good job Jason! We all support you!

  • @nightfalls5462

    @nightfalls5462

    Жыл бұрын

    meat rules

  • @mazda_rt24-p

    @mazda_rt24-p

    Жыл бұрын

    you eat it because you hate plants right

  • @dpellek74

    @dpellek74

    Жыл бұрын

    Because ur a soy boy beta b**ch. Thats why eddy. Soy produces estrogen u sub primal male.

  • @AshVXmc

    @AshVXmc

    Жыл бұрын

    I despise the existence of tofu so i aim to eat as much of them as possinle

  • @gamingstuffpodcasts9763

    @gamingstuffpodcasts9763

    Жыл бұрын

    yeah I agree the taste of glue I mean soy bean is delicious and TOTALLY healthy. Replacing meat with glue I MEAN soy beans is very good.

  • @adstellam944
    @adstellam9442 жыл бұрын

    I used to live a few blocks from Ota and people could just walk in with a bucket or some other kinds of containers and buy tofu directly. I'm not sure Mr. Ogata still does that, but it has been such a fixture in the neighborhood. Ota also donates unsold surplus to community organizations pretty much every day. Portland area is a study in contrast when it comes to tofu. Here's this 110-year-old shop doing everything the traditional way. Then 15 miles away in Tualatin there's a factory that manufacturers shelf-stable "tofu" in aseptic, vacuum packaging using automation and high tech that bear little resemblance to traditional tofu making. Ironically the latter is manufactured for Morinaga, a company based in Japan.

  • @Is_it_rwanda

    @Is_it_rwanda

    8 ай бұрын

    Morinaga chocolate is great, one of my favourites

  • @ernestrodriguez1465
    @ernestrodriguez14652 жыл бұрын

    Hearing the chef say he doesn't mind spending more, he's been doing business with Ota for 20 years and can't change it- made me really happy. I hope this guy gets the help he needs to stay in the game. He's doing a great job.👍

  • @fendysusanto876

    @fendysusanto876

    2 жыл бұрын

    Because chef make food from $20 ingredient and sell it at $200 minimum.

  • @raikaria3090

    @raikaria3090

    2 жыл бұрын

    He also said it's because of the quality and if he changed *his customers would notice*. AKA: He thinks no-one else can compete on quality.

  • @goldfishdoc1999
    @goldfishdoc19992 жыл бұрын

    respect for the landlord who honoured the contract

  • @joermnyc

    @joermnyc

    2 жыл бұрын

    That was sadly rare, and many who returned from those camps found their homes, businesses, and any property they couldn’t take with them or leave with someone were sold off to non-Asians. We did those people dirty, all because of racist thinking that their loyalty wasn’t with America solely because they were of Japanese decent.

  • @guleri7221

    @guleri7221

    2 жыл бұрын

    Now (probably deceased) Landlord is getting recognition. Many time, it takes time for Good deed to get recognised.

  • @shroomer3867

    @shroomer3867

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@guleri7221 If heaven exists that person is probably enjoying it.

  • @saretgnasoh7351

    @saretgnasoh7351

    2 жыл бұрын

    agree

  • @sakeenah_souls

    @sakeenah_souls

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree 100%👍🏼

  • @jessekauffman3336
    @jessekauffman33362 жыл бұрын

    It’s amazing that this young man bought it before it closed to keep the tradition going and the family for passing on the process

  • @victoriabarclay3556
    @victoriabarclay35562 жыл бұрын

    As a small business owner, respect to Jason and the Ota family. People in food industry work so hard and with such passion. I work hard but I could never do food

  • @NoogahOogah
    @NoogahOogah2 жыл бұрын

    5:36 - I like how he says he “inherited” the Ota’s equipment, even though he technically bought it from them. That choice of wording shows how much he respects the tradition of tofu making and the legacy of the company.

  • @Bailey110489

    @Bailey110489

    2 жыл бұрын

    How about his choice of wording his competitors just press buttons to make tofu? 🤮

  • @user-ww6gf1ly7m

    @user-ww6gf1ly7m

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Bailey110489 because it is true

  • @Bailey110489

    @Bailey110489

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@user-ww6gf1ly7m you’re not a real master until you start respect your folks in the same industry, dissing others doesn’t make you better. Other manufactures don’t just press button to make tofu, definitely not, there is a lot more to that, hard work you can’t think of.

  • @user-ww6gf1ly7m

    @user-ww6gf1ly7m

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Bailey110489 Manufacturers do have machine that do all the job. It isn't that hard to comprehend.

  • @Bailey110489

    @Bailey110489

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@user-ww6gf1ly7m hey stop insulting if you aren’t able to convince people, what I said about isn’t that hard to comprehend either.

  • @justiceleague9658
    @justiceleague96582 жыл бұрын

    Respect to the tofu maker! According to the tradition Chinese saying, making tofu is one of the three toughest and hardest jobs: Long working hours, exhausting and low profit.

  • @shroomer3867

    @shroomer3867

    2 жыл бұрын

    Maybe the low profit wouldn’t be that true anymore idk.

  • @jahidulhasan16

    @jahidulhasan16

    2 жыл бұрын

    And what are the other two of them?

  • @davehu8829

    @davehu8829

    2 жыл бұрын

    人家三苦,打铁 撑船 磨豆腐 Other 2 are blacksmith and driving a boat with human power, usually with bamboo or wood pole.

  • @petesins4345

    @petesins4345

    2 жыл бұрын

    Tofu was traditionally made on giant heavy stone mills that some are fortunate enough to have donkeys or cows to move the mill but most have to move the giant tone mill themselves

  • @ivaerz4977

    @ivaerz4977

    2 жыл бұрын

    Every business ever

  • @mida7777
    @mida77772 жыл бұрын

    I love this for them and hope they continue to grow ❤️ god bless this family and that young man !

  • @poisonmusic8354
    @poisonmusic83542 жыл бұрын

    Love these videos. The art, the process, the hard work, history behind it. It's really fun to watch.

  • @mkhanman12345

    @mkhanman12345

    11 күн бұрын

    Fun for all.

  • @DarthFurie
    @DarthFurie2 жыл бұрын

    This looks like very physically intense labor, my back was hurting watching this. 72 hours of this a week?! I could never. Respect

  • @harukrentz435

    @harukrentz435

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is nothing compare to more traditional ones.

  • @oompaloompa5171

    @oompaloompa5171

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nothing compared to working in construction

  • @truehappiness4U

    @truehappiness4U

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@oompaloompa5171 you can’t compare jobs with other jobs, each job is different. It’s like comparing countries

  • @pataker7875

    @pataker7875

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nothing compared to the effort of people commenting on KZread

  • @lemonyfish3303

    @lemonyfish3303

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@pataker7875 ikr their fingers are just waiting to break from commenting

  • @yoonjinstan5807
    @yoonjinstan58072 жыл бұрын

    "his biggest goal is making sure that tradition isn't being sacrificed by innovation" I hope his business will be tenfold more successful.

  • @mankind8807

    @mankind8807

    2 жыл бұрын

    Tradition vs innovation, he loses that fight every single time

  • @zephyrus3554

    @zephyrus3554

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mankind8807 yeah exactly, why should tradition even be respected.. innovate and make things better, thats how it should be. his fault for choosing the hard way

  • @kawan3661

    @kawan3661

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mankind8807 not in japan. and thats why I will always support the japaneses in the protection of their traditions. Even if the ones who do that are called "xenophobics" by the retards from multicultural dirtholes.

  • @Pepe-dq2ib

    @Pepe-dq2ib

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@zephyrus3554exactly, soon soy meat will be easier to make and we can ditch all meat made from animal cruelty.

  • @zephyrus3554

    @zephyrus3554

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Pepe-dq2ib exactly my friend

  • @rizlagera756
    @rizlagera756 Жыл бұрын

    I like how he sustained and maintained the production of the tofu itself, like in this generation people tend to focus more on new technology and innovation that forgot how these things was made for. Kudos to you Jason!

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    Жыл бұрын

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    @Simeonsaater

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @marinefernandez3166

    @marinefernandez3166

    Жыл бұрын

    God bless the day i came across your number on KZread. You are God sent ma'am always remain thankful to you.

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    @carolineknudsen5306

    Жыл бұрын

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    @carolineknudsen5306

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @randolphreyes9727
    @randolphreyes97272 жыл бұрын

    This is the reason why I don’t buy mass-produced tofu from big companies. I rather pay higher if it will make a small business survive. God Bless Ota Tofu!

  • @amitdhoka525

    @amitdhoka525

    2 жыл бұрын

    God bless people like you too!! We have to save small businesses

  • @veganfurretfanatic

    @veganfurretfanatic

    2 жыл бұрын

    I know! I wanna make my own. Where I live, there are not many tofu options

  • @patrickgrady7505

    @patrickgrady7505

    2 жыл бұрын

    There are low income families out there that unfortunately doesn't have the extra money to be able to support the small local businesses.

  • @liamneslind4182

    @liamneslind4182

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mass produced tofu is extremely GMO. Even more than corn syrup

  • @burgernthemomrailer

    @burgernthemomrailer

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@liamneslind4182 Ok, Implying?

  • @huahualipo
    @huahualipo2 жыл бұрын

    In China, there is an old proverbial saying: "there are three hardships of life: boating, blacksmithing, tofu making". These jobs are considered hard, even by the working people of old who had it hard themselves: long hours, labor intensive, terrible working conditions. Anyone who enters these businesses by choice instead of necessity is inspiring.

  • @mailasun

    @mailasun

    2 жыл бұрын

    从来没听过这个谚语

  • @inyermouthbaybeh

    @inyermouthbaybeh

    2 жыл бұрын

    China is a plague in this world

  • @alsinbad3772

    @alsinbad3772

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@inyermouthbaybeh I love how your are too

  • @alsinbad3772

    @alsinbad3772

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mailasun 确实, 可能是地方话吧,估计是我孤陋寡闻了,哈哈

  • @seieieor186

    @seieieor186

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@inyermouthbaybeh so mad for what

  • @edwardwong654
    @edwardwong6546 ай бұрын

    I have eaten at Sweet Basil on Shattuck in Berkeley. I have so much respect for Ota and both the original and new owners.

  • @TheNails3
    @TheNails32 жыл бұрын

    Slicing that big block of tofu looks so satisfying!

  • @NeenasThaiKitchen
    @NeenasThaiKitchen2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this video. As a former restaurant owner I used to buy all our tofu from a local manufacturer and our customers love it too. I hope business like this find a way to keep the tradition live. It takes so much dedication to making this. Fresh soy milk is the best!

  • @guleri7221

    @guleri7221

    2 жыл бұрын

    Why former?

  • @NeenasThaiKitchen

    @NeenasThaiKitchen

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@guleri7221 I used to own a Thai restaurant for 22 years

  • @guleri7221

    @guleri7221

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@NeenasThaiKitchen I meant to ask, have you sold the business or have shut it down?? A lot of business were affected by pandemic.

  • @SniveReal

    @SniveReal

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@guleri7221 idk

  • @NeenasThaiKitchen

    @NeenasThaiKitchen

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@guleri7221 fortunately the restaurant was sold before the pandemic

  • @00kidney
    @00kidney2 жыл бұрын

    Tofu is a food I have always appreciated, but thanks to this video I now have a lot more respect for the people making it.

  • @The_racist_khasi

    @The_racist_khasi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Too bad we don't get here in India

  • @whosaidthat4299

    @whosaidthat4299

    2 жыл бұрын

    Now I am massively hungry for TOFU! :)

  • @anonymousbosch9035

    @anonymousbosch9035

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Miles Doyle what in the name of the gods does this have to do with tofu? And fanatics wonder why people think them insane... 🙄

  • @nathanielbarrassi4404

    @nathanielbarrassi4404

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Miles Doyle holy typewriter

  • @curtis9894

    @curtis9894

    2 жыл бұрын

    Who are you and why are you on every video I watch

  • @frederickacker5379
    @frederickacker5379 Жыл бұрын

    Thank You A Beautiful Video! I NEVER EVER NEW There is Such A Thing in The World??? Plz plz plz Post more!

  • @ericarose1979
    @ericarose19792 жыл бұрын

    I didn't realize so much work goes into this tofu. A new appreciation for this food and the people who hand craft it. Car hop trays from amazon.

  • @a14a17k
    @a14a17k2 жыл бұрын

    To hear the landlord keeping the lease, and now buying the business to keep it open... Makes my heart happy

  • @sahilbalani9177
    @sahilbalani91772 жыл бұрын

    I am happy that they are sending tofu in buckets instead of plastic for restaurants

  • @insectbite1714

    @insectbite1714

    2 жыл бұрын

    WOW YOUR PROFILE PICTURE IS AMAZING YOU SPEAK THE TRUTH😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇

  • @calhoot3577

    @calhoot3577

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aren't buckets made of plastic

  • @NobodyKnows-pi1lk

    @NobodyKnows-pi1lk

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@calhoot3577 😐

  • @sahilbalani9177

    @sahilbalani9177

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@calhoot3577 atleast they are reusable for maybe 2-3 years or even more

  • @calhoot3577

    @calhoot3577

    2 жыл бұрын

    Tru @SAHIL BALANI

  • @KYjchan
    @KYjchan2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful story, thank you Jason for keeping the business and practice alive!

  • @jennifermmlefaive2975
    @jennifermmlefaive29759 ай бұрын

    I’m so excited to try this tofu next time I’m in Portland! Thank you for honoring the hand made tradition, it’s clearly made with love ! 🤍

  • @cullenangel
    @cullenangel2 жыл бұрын

    I live in Portland, I didn't know about this company, now I'm dying to go there and see in person this process, OTA tofu new costumers!

  • @rachelk4805

    @rachelk4805

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I am definitely buying this this week.

  • @EmilyEBoehm

    @EmilyEBoehm

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can buy right from their factory, also available at hMart!

  • @Pbness

    @Pbness

    2 жыл бұрын

    I live 30 minutes away from Portland, that's so cool! I hardly see anyone on the internet from Portland or Washington.

  • @hughmungus1885

    @hughmungus1885

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Sentinel5000 The description literally says that's its in Portland Oregon

  • @friktionrc

    @friktionrc

    2 жыл бұрын

    Actually looking to see if they have outlets or sell overseas….I’m Uk based, and though I’m not ‘into’ tofu…I am someone who loves the manufacturing process in what gives us (the consumer) the end product…that and the rich history of what is largely dying arts is what makes me seek businesses like this and give them my custom….even if it means they survive one more day as a result of my purchase combined with those of others, will make me happy 🙏🙏😎

  • @DamplyDoo
    @DamplyDoo2 жыл бұрын

    You can tell this guy has a passion and loves going to his job. I'm sure envious of that! Life goals

  • @jamesii1992
    @jamesii19922 жыл бұрын

    The landlord honoring their lease and waited till the end of internment really got me. Big respect!

  • @Virtus925
    @Virtus9252 жыл бұрын

    Too see a business like this finding a way to thrive is wonderful to see

  • @stephanl4988
    @stephanl49882 жыл бұрын

    Jason is such a good person, god bless his soul

  • @qdizzy2240

    @qdizzy2240

    2 жыл бұрын

    God bless his soul for making soy bean tofu when soy bean isn’t good for our body . Yay 💀 , you get a 💀 you get a 💀 we all get a 💀 💀

  • @edwardwong654

    @edwardwong654

    2 жыл бұрын

    Something about Jason, I just like him too.

  • @EmilyEBoehm
    @EmilyEBoehm2 жыл бұрын

    Ota tofu is so delicious, fresh, and just a superb product. If you’re in Portland I encourage you to find some and try it!

  • @jonasalopecia1662

    @jonasalopecia1662

    2 жыл бұрын

    I wish i could try it. Really into cooking with tofu since i cut down to a much more plant based diet :) Sadly i'm from the other part of the world ^^

  • @BooBoo-qj2zj

    @BooBoo-qj2zj

    2 жыл бұрын

    What does it taste like? Also does it feel like cheese to eat? I have never had it but I'm not wasting money on something I don't know if i like or not 😂😂 does it taste like beans Also?

  • @Bluefoxx3

    @Bluefoxx3

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BooBoo-qj2zj It's hard to describe what tofu tastes like if you never had soy products before. Tofu isn't one of those foods where you need an acquired taste for it. It's soft to eat and depending on how its prepared, can sometimes melt in your mouth. I'd recommend you try fried tofu in place of chicken for a salad and whatever dressing you like, the crust on fried tofu is just like biting into fried chicken without the skin or a batter. Tofu in general though is easier to eat than cheese as it doesn't have that thick consistency like when you eat a piece of cubed cheese. I guess the best way to put it is it cuts and eats like a cake if you try tofu in its basic formate i.e straight out of the packaging.

  • @BooBoo-qj2zj

    @BooBoo-qj2zj

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Bluefoxx3 thank you very much! I actually understood That!! (Dont always happen for me)

  • @kanyebreast6072

    @kanyebreast6072

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BooBoo-qj2zj It wouldn't cost that much to try it once. Don't be a cheapskate and just buy some

  • @sophie8098
    @sophie80982 жыл бұрын

    Tofu making process reminds of me the time when I was young. I used to make tofu at home, it was like a year affair within our family, all my family gathered and made tofu over weekend and ended up with having tofu with fried kimchi & korean bbq always. We don’t do this anymore after my grandma passed away so tofu was one of my grandma’s strategy to have a family gathering regularly. I didn’t know that before.

  • @lloydtorres3168
    @lloydtorres3168 Жыл бұрын

    I REALLY ♥️ ANYTHING WHERE TRADITIONS ARE RESTORED!

  • @ayskasafira3512
    @ayskasafira35122 жыл бұрын

    here in Indonesia, it's easier to find (literally) handmade tofu than the machine-made one.

  • @unlink1649

    @unlink1649

    2 жыл бұрын

    this sounds like paradise

  • @alexndinh

    @alexndinh

    2 жыл бұрын

    same in Vietnam. Everything is availably handmade and taste fresh

  • @rafliarrasyd5753

    @rafliarrasyd5753

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wait you're Indonesian? Same

  • @radaddy7987

    @radaddy7987

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Ankur Kumar Paneer is a dairy product, not made from soy

  • @ff_1917

    @ff_1917

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sometimes the tofu seller told me not to cook the tofu immediately, because it's really fresh and going to break if I cook it immediately 😂

  • @AquaMarino
    @AquaMarino2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing person who honored their contract. Bless his generation's lineage right up now.

  • @remuvs
    @remuvs Жыл бұрын

    It’s sweet that Jason is keeping the tradition of handmade tofu alive.

  • @Kiyadew.
    @Kiyadew. Жыл бұрын

    Very amazing! I’m starting to become a new fan of Tofu beef flavored.

  • @sarjulia
    @sarjulia2 жыл бұрын

    Fun fact: "ota" means "take" in Finnish... So those packages are telling customers to take some tofu 🥰 (in Finnish)

  • @mamamooslostsanity0439

    @mamamooslostsanity0439

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha mä ajattelin tota kans

  • @Nietabs

    @Nietabs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Burger tofu 😋

  • @cherrkong

    @cherrkong

    2 жыл бұрын

    I often think sometimes Finnish sounds like japanese with a lot of combined short syllable

  • @mamamooslostsanity0439

    @mamamooslostsanity0439

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@cherrkong that’s true! For a native Finnish speaker learning Japanese is quite easy (pronouncing wise) because it’s actually quite similar

  • @dai6709

    @dai6709

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mamamooslostsanity0439 fakiu man

  • @dshaffer27
    @dshaffer272 жыл бұрын

    Jason is a stand up guy. Glad to see him doing something he loves. Congrats Ogata.

  • @uncle.America.Natural.9
    @uncle.America.Natural.92 жыл бұрын

    What a incredible story, thank you for sharing 🙏🙏🙏

  • @JoseRodriguez-ek6wc
    @JoseRodriguez-ek6wc2 жыл бұрын

    God bless this guy for his dedication and hard work ✌

  • @blotchilim1980
    @blotchilim19802 жыл бұрын

    So glad to hear such a story ❤️ 1st, the landlord who respected the lease. 2nd, ogata the new owner who continue to make handmade tofu. 3rd, for the chefs who persisted in using ota tofu. I know there must be more downs than ups, but it's so heartwarming to see some positive things without forgetting the negatives too, so balanced ❤️ like tofu!

  • @straightbusta2609
    @straightbusta26092 жыл бұрын

    I hope they have a Toyota AE86 as their delivery car else I'm going to be dissapointed

  • @therealmudafuka7200

    @therealmudafuka7200

    2 жыл бұрын

    *eurobeat intensifies*

  • @SouthernHadoken

    @SouthernHadoken

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@therealmudafuka7200 deja vu!

  • @jsiszero

    @jsiszero

    2 жыл бұрын

    Initial D music

  • @nf1369

    @nf1369

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂😂

  • @srinivasgadipe2294

    @srinivasgadipe2294

    2 жыл бұрын

    And they should aslo deliver in a cinematic drift

  • @queenjanee6290
    @queenjanee62902 жыл бұрын

    I literally just prayed for a work ethic and passion like this man.

  • @jennylynwa1987
    @jennylynwa19872 жыл бұрын

    So absurdly i.portant to keep these types of businesses alive. I'm happy he took over 🥰

  • @loraleitourtillottwiehr2473
    @loraleitourtillottwiehr24732 жыл бұрын

    Ota makes the best tofu! Since I was a kid I've loved going to the factory to buy tofu and age by the slab. So glad the business has stayed open during the pandemic.

  • @lauralawson9218
    @lauralawson92182 жыл бұрын

    Begin while others are procrastinating🤞 Work while others are wishing👌 Persist while others are quitting ✨✨

  • @raimamengha491

    @raimamengha491

    2 жыл бұрын

    people feel leaving their country is the best way to get a secured job or business opportunities, but no because they still have many jobless people in that country they are running to

  • @raimamengha491

    @raimamengha491

    2 жыл бұрын

    For me I lost my job 9 months ago, I'm surviving today with my own personal forex investment

  • @raimamengha491

    @raimamengha491

    2 жыл бұрын

    People's mentality have to change about coming to hyped named countries because life might be much more difficult, who knows

  • @raimamengha491

    @raimamengha491

    2 жыл бұрын

    I believe any where I am God helping us there must be a means of survival

  • @raimamengha491

    @raimamengha491

    2 жыл бұрын

    I make good income weekly from bitcoin mining and its been my reliable source for income

  • @rachelrage_
    @rachelrage_ Жыл бұрын

    So much respect for all involved.♡

  • @teresaacevedo1731
    @teresaacevedo17312 жыл бұрын

    I have so much respect for someone who prefers to keep traditions going with a business rather than seeing it close down. I’m not fond of tofu myself. But my grand kids love it so I do buy it to have in the house when they come to visit .

  • @yummyapplestroodle
    @yummyapplestroodle2 жыл бұрын

    I've made tofu myself and okara makes really good addition to meatballs! Mix okara with some minced meat and you get great meatballs and double the volume of them while having lots of good protein and nutrients! I don't want to cut out meat completely because I like it too much but want to lessen the amount of eating it and that is one great way to do it.

  • @jerryoconnor9133
    @jerryoconnor91332 жыл бұрын

    This entire business and the rich history behind it makes me so happy. Respect to this guy.

  • @thetrickynicky
    @thetrickynicky2 жыл бұрын

    so glad insider does videos of things like this

  • @jeanettedias64
    @jeanettedias642 жыл бұрын

    Jason proud of u brother. Bless u

  • @GoldenGod69
    @GoldenGod692 жыл бұрын

    I was worried that his business is going to shut down but it really ended on a good note. Looks like he is well respected and supported in his community so he will be around for awhile.

  • @mattsanchez4893
    @mattsanchez48932 жыл бұрын

    Kudos to Jason for keeping such a great tradition alive!

  • @Themaster4969
    @Themaster4969 Жыл бұрын

    I really like these videos. It's like a crash-course. Short and interesting.

  • @BASTYK14710
    @BASTYK147102 жыл бұрын

    I love hardwork and success stories 😊😉👍

  • @rosethesickoLIVE
    @rosethesickoLIVE2 жыл бұрын

    Its cool to see how this is made and the history behind it👍

  • @rosethesickoLIVE

    @rosethesickoLIVE

    2 жыл бұрын

    like and reply

  • @Cienfuegos.

    @Cienfuegos.

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lmaooo tofu soyboys

  • @hilltopgypsy

    @hilltopgypsy

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Cienfuegos. Do you not like tofu? To me, being a vegetarian for the last 50 years, it's fantastic! It's literally the food of the Gods! BTW, I doubt that I would qualify as your idea of a SOYBOY as I'm 6'4" tall and weigh in excess of 330lbs! And I'm 65 years old. I've worked in construction. I've been a Union mason. I've worked for years farming while at the same time working as a professional musician. This sometimes meant farming 8 hours in the daytime, getting cleaned up, loading up my personal gear and the whole PA, driving to the gig, loading in all the gear, playing 4 sets, loading out all the above mentioned gear, driving home sometimes 75 miles, falling asleep in my recliner for a couple of hours, and getting up ready to go back to work farming by 7:00am for the next 10-12 hours. And doing this for over 11 years. Still ready to label me a SOYBOY? And almost 40 years ago I, along with my wife, built the house we've lived in ever since. But maybe I just don't understand your definition of a SOYBOY......

  • @anonymouseyes2031

    @anonymouseyes2031

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@hilltopgypsy He got speechless.

  • @BlahBlah-cn5qe

    @BlahBlah-cn5qe

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@hilltopgypsy he's just insecure.

  • @wesleytownsend8214
    @wesleytownsend82142 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful story and as some other commenters have stated; it is a miracle that the landlord kept their lease available and preserved their equipment. I truly hope this dark time in our history never repeats itself, that is why I feel strongly about the importance of studying our history, even when it hurts and is deeply embarrassing. I wish this excellent gentleman all the very best and I wish good health and happiness to himself and to his employees and family. Thank you for this touching piece of content!

  • @rickadrian2675
    @rickadrian26752 жыл бұрын

    Sitting in my office in Melbourne Australia eating my Ma Po Tofu. Jason thank you for keeping tradition alive.

  • @caniwasteallyourtimeherein9728
    @caniwasteallyourtimeherein97282 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for using celcius Jason, very kewl.

  • @gachatookthekids
    @gachatookthekids2 жыл бұрын

    This was such a heart-warming episode. All the best to Ota Tofu!

  • @SirManDudeGuy1
    @SirManDudeGuy12 жыл бұрын

    I respect a boss that works along with his workers. A big salute to this good sir.

  • @TheVivienne1990
    @TheVivienne19902 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate handmade stuff

  • @rollaroyce747
    @rollaroyce7472 жыл бұрын

    Dopeee enjoyed this

  • @SwiftieBlink03
    @SwiftieBlink032 жыл бұрын

    I am so happy that he honored the founder's legacy. That's what I adore with Asian countries. It's really hard to retain your business traditionally, but because of your patrons... You keep going. Kudos. Quality comes first. 😊

  • @scottread
    @scottread2 жыл бұрын

    Good on Jason for not only keeping the business alive, but also for growing it!

  • @junioravila9752
    @junioravila97522 жыл бұрын

    Amazing work

  • @CRneu
    @CRneu Жыл бұрын

    I live in portland had no idea that Ota was made here. This is rad! I appreciate his respect to the art.

  • @KotaJMomo
    @KotaJMomo2 жыл бұрын

    The perfect job for me. I’m so glad I get to work with these wonderful people.

  • @warrenwilliams6372
    @warrenwilliams63722 жыл бұрын

    Keep the continued tradition going, happy to see young people do well. Great work

  • @anonymouseyes2031

    @anonymouseyes2031

    2 жыл бұрын

    .

  • @rabidrabbitshuggers
    @rabidrabbitshuggers7 ай бұрын

    Beautiful inspiring story and I am now craving tofu lol

  • @mrsalty614
    @mrsalty6142 жыл бұрын

    Can’t believe so much tradition and love is put into something I take for granted Let alone in my own backyard

  • @keithabdul-rahim3727
    @keithabdul-rahim37272 жыл бұрын

    Keep up the good work Jason. I used to work there back in 2005,it was my first job coming from Africa.

  • @KotaJMomo

    @KotaJMomo

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s amazing! It’s my first job, been there over two years now.

  • @ladhkay
    @ladhkay2 жыл бұрын

    Nice community supporting each other, small business power, love it!

  • @sophienben-achour5450
    @sophienben-achour54502 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! 👍🏽👏🏽

  • @NayNay_D
    @NayNay_D2 жыл бұрын

    So inspiring, I wish them the best, if I ever see their brand in the market I will buy it.

  • @macjack5978
    @macjack59782 жыл бұрын

    Ota tofu is amazing! I've been eating there for years! God bless

  • @PookyMo100
    @PookyMo1002 жыл бұрын

    Kudos for keeping the tradition :)

  • @steveraman4562
    @steveraman45622 жыл бұрын

    excellent keep it going wish you the very best from germany

  • @ratinthehat_
    @ratinthehat_2 жыл бұрын

    He deserves all the success

  • @justsomeguymustache
    @justsomeguymustache2 жыл бұрын

    im not a massive fan of Tofu, but im so glad to see people like this working this hard for other people. big ups, respect man.

  • @justsomeguymustache

    @justsomeguymustache

    2 жыл бұрын

    ive only tried it once around 2 years ago, and didnt like the consistency of it. id be down to try it again.

  • @azgardener79
    @azgardener792 жыл бұрын

    I will gladly pay more for your brand of tofu knowing the care and attention you put into its production. Nice job!

  • @ahotdj07
    @ahotdj072 жыл бұрын

    I love tofu. If I lived in the Portland area, I would totally support Ota Tofu.

  • @johnwood738
    @johnwood7382 жыл бұрын

    Love the stuff one of the best fish food money can buy!

  • @sxerosie
    @sxerosie2 жыл бұрын

    Respect to this guy for keeping the business going 🙌

  • @nathanpeachs2704
    @nathanpeachs27042 жыл бұрын

    you're a legend mate😄 I'll have to track down some of your tofu and give it a try.

  • @raichutoyou
    @raichutoyou2 жыл бұрын

    Ugh the tofu sandwich! I want to try it!!!

  • @KenRuns09
    @KenRuns092 жыл бұрын

    I actually buy this product!!! Super cool to see this!!!

  • @erikaamerica4546
    @erikaamerica45462 жыл бұрын

    I’m going to try this tofu 👍Looks really good. Appreciate their dedication

  • @ryanhollis2670
    @ryanhollis26702 жыл бұрын

    Some say that Takami is still delivering their Tofu to this day.

  • @jacobvelica3116

    @jacobvelica3116

    2 жыл бұрын

    *Takumi

  • @illustryfe5354

    @illustryfe5354

    2 жыл бұрын

    AYO I KNOW THAT MOVIE

  • @jamespeters2859
    @jamespeters2859 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant! 🇬🇧 …Luv tofu sooooooo much. 😁

  • @kaistockman6443
    @kaistockman64432 жыл бұрын

    I don’t like tofu at all but the history and how they make it is very cool. Sad that many other places had to close but glad their landlord kept everything for them.

  • @bruderschweigen6889

    @bruderschweigen6889

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah we were only at war we should have kept the tofu flowing that's important

  • @andrewsoto3538
    @andrewsoto35382 жыл бұрын

    I never thought I would eat tofu but I find myself wanting to try now. So I'm on my way to grocery store shortly and will be on the look for Ota:) much respect for keeping it %100 from pushing buttons

  • @jamesbizs

    @jamesbizs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol what in this video made this tasteless wet lump of soy seem appetizing to you?

  • @teonnagoree2794
    @teonnagoree27942 жыл бұрын

    That’s an amazing story and history behind that store

  • @tvk270
    @tvk2702 жыл бұрын

    mad respect. doesn't look easy

  • @whushaw
    @whushaw2 жыл бұрын

    Tofu is amazing because it goes with anything and absorbs the flavor of what you're cooking!

  • @whitemailprivilege2830

    @whitemailprivilege2830

    2 жыл бұрын

    So does cocaine

  • @uff26

    @uff26

    2 жыл бұрын

    -_-

  • @TheSongHolder

    @TheSongHolder

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@whitemailprivilege2830 I want to know what goes on your mind

  • @Cienfuegos.

    @Cienfuegos.

    2 жыл бұрын

    Tofu soyboy virgins lmaoo

  • @beansterfire82

    @beansterfire82

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Cienfuegos. I don't eat tofu, but you do realize that tofu has been eaten for thousands of years by Asians. It's part of their culture, and non-vegan Chinese and Japanese people eat it all the time. -_-

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