The Sushi Master Introducing Japanese Fish to LA Natives for Over 30 Years - Omakase

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  • @hbcat13
    @hbcat13 5 ปีที่แล้ว +450

    His restaurant has a different feel compared to most in this series so far. Theyre mostly dimly litted rooms with a more grand feel to it, but his place has a more laid back, chill vibe to it, and strikes unique, kinda like how jazz is too

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    • @etherealnine
      @etherealnine 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very jazz inspired.

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      @chaseteter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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  • @chrissy0829
    @chrissy0829 5 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    So happy to see Saito san on the show. I’ve been to Sushi Note once, high quality omakase with reasonable price. Saito san is a funny guy. 👍👍 love this place.

  • @FlowerofDissolution
    @FlowerofDissolution 5 ปีที่แล้ว +224

    Finally! Finally, I've heard a true sushi-master say that the "Swedish gravlax" is a kind of preparation for sashimi. Never thought it would happen. But as a Scandinavian, I'm proud to present the idea of "gravlax": Cured Salmon with dill, salt, sugar, and pepper, -as are the more traditional flavors. There are much more adventurous and modern spices used today! There really are no limits. Anyone can make their own curated salmon _ just don't forget to freeze it either before or after making the curing for at least 48 hours to be safe. It's very important, as it kills the parasites that may be in the salmon.

    • @johnchristian8685
      @johnchristian8685 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      so whats the taste of a salmon cured by gravlax?

    • @FlowerofDissolution
      @FlowerofDissolution 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@johnchristian8685 Gutsu For starters, "gravlax" is the Swedish name for the dish, which in English is "cured salmon".The traditional recipe tastes salty-sweet and the dill comes through quite a bit. The texture is moister than smoked salmon, well, since you freeze the fish before eating. The salt/sugar/spice mixture seems to also draw out the oils from the fish.
      Of course, you can easily make it Asian in flavor by instead using fresh ginger, lemon zest, and cilantro, for example. Just make sure you have the right balance between salt/sugar to make the curing process happen.

    • @samokada
      @samokada 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      If I remember correctly, farmed salmon has no parasites :)

    • @FlowerofDissolution
      @FlowerofDissolution 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@samokada Perhaps you're right. But, I would never take that risk. The red meat just makes it impossible to see if there is any, so you'll have to eat on faith alone then. I'd rather not. Cured salmon is still lovely to eat after being frozen.

    • @nsbioy
      @nsbioy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Curated?

  • @syantidewi1751
    @syantidewi1751 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    This is a kind of man who could reach his 100th b'day... Just love his aura, I could almost see it.

  • @Mr1152451
    @Mr1152451 5 ปีที่แล้ว +461

    This dude's like one of those laid back&calm, yet overpowered anime characters.

    • @Wheeeeai
      @Wheeeeai 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gojo

    • @daizenkiryu9276
      @daizenkiryu9276 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Most Old Anime Characters are..
      LOL

    • @jasonliu1911
      @jasonliu1911 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ramen guy but a different font

    • @Ableten
      @Ableten 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s no even his final form

    • @masonprospero3880
      @masonprospero3880 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sir meliodas

  • @blee818
    @blee818 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Crazy to think my buddy and I just randomly went to his old spot, 4 on 6, to see if it would be any good. It was amazing!! Sushi Note is amazing!! Amazing chef and person.

  • @jeff8253
    @jeff8253 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I love how he compares his food with his passion for jazz

  • @claudemichel7706
    @claudemichel7706 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Damn, the variety of fish showed in this episode is very impressive. The Itoyori is so magnificent !!!!

  • @lainaminute
    @lainaminute 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We live in Studio City and are fortunate to have Sushi Note right down the street. It's sensational.

  • @RaveSault
    @RaveSault 5 ปีที่แล้ว +172

    Tha bit about having technique but no soul hits really, really deep.

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      @combatsoldier2160 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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      @YT_AloeiPanda 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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      @monkeyknorr3214 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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      @DavidMendez-bn6vf 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @hulkslayer626
    @hulkslayer626 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    He listens to Jazz, drinks Wine and makes Sushi... 3 things that aren't normally associated with each other, yet seem perfectly natural when he does it... this guy could be my spiritual guide lol

  • @joeyzo9106
    @joeyzo9106 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am so thankful you guys make omakase series! I love fish and these videos are my fav!!!

  • @mikecryea
    @mikecryea 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Seeing him participate in such an unusual activity form the japanese culture like haggling, makes me notice how he is a man who is now enveloped in the culture which he lives and works now; The US culture.
    Not complaining at, just found it notable. 😁

    • @bazingamaster3770
      @bazingamaster3770 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      haggling isn't so much a part of Japanese culture, only common in some food markets to be honest

  • @willstanbury9725
    @willstanbury9725 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The first jazz club I ever played at was a sushi bar! Sushi and jazz go really well together

  • @foodielah535
    @foodielah535 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The fishes in this video are so impressive. And his professionalism for over 30 yrs is so respectable.

  • @carolynthornton8017
    @carolynthornton8017 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    IN MY VIEW
    4:40-5:25 This was an introduction to the Trumpet Fish. I never heard of it. This Chef’s knowledge is impressive. His love for jazz is an added unexpected plus.

  • @denblar
    @denblar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    "Going to market myself is important to me because i get to see my friends."
    EVERYONE LIKED THAT

  • @skissors8587
    @skissors8587 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I could easily see me going in there. Dropping a couple of bills on the counter, and tell him make to me some sushi. His choice. I have never hear of any of those fish. Expect for the trumpet fish. That would be fun.

  • @AndrewFord
    @AndrewFord 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow how these top-notch passionate Unami creating sushi chefs do satisfy ME!

  • @fernandogutierrez9212
    @fernandogutierrez9212 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a Great Man. What a great sushi máster he is. Congratulations.

  • @adopteddivide31
    @adopteddivide31 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This guy is the coolest dude 😂 I’ll definitely stop in when I’m in LA!

  • @tontonpacute
    @tontonpacute 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    this guy could probably do a lecture on jazz as well as he does with sushi

  • @Jameslawz
    @Jameslawz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This guy is the laid back hermit that teaches the main character how to fight in an anime.
    Watch out for him, he's powerful.

  • @tanscot1
    @tanscot1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can tell this guy speaks such good english. Just the way he describes things as well is so good. Legend.

  • @suzieq4750
    @suzieq4750 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is the best series! If only I knew all this forty years ago, I would have been a sushi chef.

  • @marcosromero6530
    @marcosromero6530 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Saito is the best to work with..I wads lucky to be hired at his former 4 on 6 restaurant in sherman oaks..taugh me so much believed in me great lunch meals for employees and every sunday jazz jam inside the shop..UNIQUE..And beer ....LOVE AND MORE SUCCES SAITO ZAN...OSSSSSSSSSSHHHH!!!!!! GAMBATTE KUDASAI....Marco..

  • @mikeheisenberg288
    @mikeheisenberg288 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I had been to the restaurant and served by saito san, it's in sherman oaks, ca. Small restaurant. $100 Omakase will get you 10 pcs of nigiri and a handroll :)

    • @doctorcatmeowmeow9619
      @doctorcatmeowmeow9619 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      wow thats expensive AF...

    • @danias.alcoran1337
      @danias.alcoran1337 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      43$ per pound material ofc its going to cost u but the quality of materials used is top notch

    • @xXDESTINYMBXx
      @xXDESTINYMBXx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@doctorcatmeowmeow9619 the price might depend on the fish he has each day

  • @tearsangelz
    @tearsangelz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    love this jazz music influenced sushi chef! very unique!!

  • @samlee6152
    @samlee6152 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    My stomach says yes but my bank account says no~

  • @gian323
    @gian323 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love this dude

  • @s.t.8898
    @s.t.8898 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    VIELEN LIEBEN DANK...FRIEDEN und FREIHEIT...

  • @kazuhiromoriya9430
    @kazuhiromoriya9430 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    自分の地元、
    山形県からこんな国際派寿司職人が出てることが驚きでした。

  • @shohtime2g745
    @shohtime2g745 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This guy has a really young voice

  • @yatas024
    @yatas024 5 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    Man talked him down 1$

    • @recoil53
      @recoil53 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      It was $43/lb, then Saito said $40, $39.

    • @yatas024
      @yatas024 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I was talking about his epic barter skills when he dropped it from 40 to 39 but thank you for informing me it was 43 before

    • @madelinefarrell2176
      @madelinefarrell2176 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I think it’s more about the banter and the back and forth between friends than actually haggling :)

    • @nandinhocunha440
      @nandinhocunha440 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He talked him down to be free

  • @CharlesRodman3000
    @CharlesRodman3000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1:56
    Me: God damn that's a huge ass goldfish. lol

  • @barbj672000
    @barbj672000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bravo!! As a musician.... I say again... Bravo!! Oh... and I caught the little Miles Davis piece 'So What?' Good choice

  • @naruto13devilfox
    @naruto13devilfox 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    everyone: irashaimase
    Then there's the punk Chef: welcome

  • @brethazlett5354
    @brethazlett5354 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the most intelligent interesting common sense approaches I’ve seen!

  • @Andr3wTime
    @Andr3wTime 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Me - Yay! A Los Angeles episode!
    (finds out Sushi Note is an hour away from downtown in the hills but still technically in LA)
    Me - Uhhhmm

  • @Ros1nante
    @Ros1nante 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful video.

  • @gandalf8179
    @gandalf8179 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    He has such a unique Japanese accent

  • @georgewbushcenterforintell147
    @georgewbushcenterforintell147 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Every restaurant I have worked from so Cal to Dallas to Disney epcot they all have the dish towels with the orange and blue stripe were do they all get there towels from?

    • @HarryL92
      @HarryL92 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      do you mean these
      www.mrdiy.com.my/good-morning-towel-12pc-9810006-001001

  • @fluffanater1
    @fluffanater1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    How informative and interesting! 😍

  • @binks9531
    @binks9531 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nobody:
    5:18 my 9 year old brain: IS THAT A SWORD???

  • @dhonie89
    @dhonie89 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    YESSSS OMAKASE LIKE

  • @justjudin
    @justjudin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i tot every nation every language have different name for every fish,we all have emotional attachment to it then lol 0:08

  • @coliedeekenzo
    @coliedeekenzo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ow he’s handsome! Talent and good looks😉

  • @Chefandknife
    @Chefandknife 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    sushi chef with a global knife. nice

  • @pandepeace
    @pandepeace 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful!

  • @MisAlexyta
    @MisAlexyta 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Impresionante

  • @xbluedreamx
    @xbluedreamx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    soo awesomee

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      @YT_AloeiPanda 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @pauldelacruz6296
    @pauldelacruz6296 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    spectacular

  • @Lost_AngeIes
    @Lost_AngeIes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    3:13am watching this and I don't even partake in sea food.😭

  • @jahlasam
    @jahlasam 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    gotta say that red fish is a beautiful fish. wonder what it tastes like

  • @rafiahmadrazzak903
    @rafiahmadrazzak903 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Every omakase video that use nihongo, will definitely watched by me until the end

  • @UziGameGP
    @UziGameGP 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I swear whenever there's a video about a Japenese chef or hell, a Japanese person, you see comment section referring to anime characters.

  • @chansaicommerce1721
    @chansaicommerce1721 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    AWESOME

  • @chansaicommerce1721
    @chansaicommerce1721 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    AMAZING !!!!!

  • @RaspberryChilay
    @RaspberryChilay 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That Tachiuo is also available (though sparsely bc the chinese reserves theirs ahead of time) here in the Philippines and is my favorite fish. Especially when you clean it and let it dry out in the sun and then fry it YUMM

  • @stanley2903
    @stanley2903 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why does he scale and remove the head prior to filleting the fish?

  • @ohet6213
    @ohet6213 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Damn his voice is so young

  • @snkrsbazar
    @snkrsbazar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can wait till I go myself and Experian the best sushi in Japan.

  • @crashcammer9417
    @crashcammer9417 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This guy reminds me of "Kille B(Bee)" from Naruto lol.

  • @kchan88888
    @kchan88888 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He's rappin' when he talks

  • @sangwoo5277
    @sangwoo5277 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This mans beard is more clean than his fish cutting

  • @silverfire7926
    @silverfire7926 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    With that chef hat on he looks like an Egyptian paroah

  • @christiandamore4284
    @christiandamore4284 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    1:30 I hope that guy was joking lol 😐

  • @the57student
    @the57student 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jazz is like filleting fish except the knife goes in my ear.

  • @jurassicsushi
    @jurassicsushi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes Please'

  • @deeb3272
    @deeb3272 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I just wonder how much his water bill is.

  • @QQRUMBLE101
    @QQRUMBLE101 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yo this guy is the freckin hokage of sushi lmao - japanese dude

  • @avramhorowitz9122
    @avramhorowitz9122 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This man is Coltrane of Sushi

  • @King_Liko
    @King_Liko 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    First time i see a Japanese chef does something Swedish. We say Gravad lax but Gravlax is the same.

  • @quantumpower
    @quantumpower ปีที่แล้ว

    4:30

  • @McCov1
    @McCov1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    He is the Mozart of Sushi.

  • @hirorei5059
    @hirorei5059 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i never know sandaime hokage is expert in cooking beside in ninjutsu

  • @Thexdmattx
    @Thexdmattx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Coolest beard ever.

  • @crabbypatty894
    @crabbypatty894 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Itoyori is one of my favorite fish be fried

  • @khanhphaminh1175
    @khanhphaminh1175 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like his eyes.

  • @chansaicommerce1721
    @chansaicommerce1721 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    COOL

  • @ItsBulletsX
    @ItsBulletsX 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Idk why but he talks Japanese like the barock obama talking English 😂😂😂

  • @walylama1672
    @walylama1672 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He looks like the Japanese version of Kool Keith.

  • @mago_1cx
    @mago_1cx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is it just me or he does look like Mr. Omelette Curry Rice Chef...

  • @hansamin
    @hansamin 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    These aren't so expensive fishes here in India except for the trumpet fish which isn't native to these coastal region..

  • @emmabee5027
    @emmabee5027 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Personally I prefer the other types of sushi restaurants the more traditional ones that are also shown in these series.

  • @mariososa4106
    @mariososa4106 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Peci nya keren

  • @herly2010
    @herly2010 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pecinya keren pak 😅

  • @arvidboestad4923
    @arvidboestad4923 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Coolt med gravlax, aldrig sätt det tidigare!

  • @matanuskabutler7566
    @matanuskabutler7566 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best salmon roe in the world

  • @amitchand1519
    @amitchand1519 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's quite obvious he can speak English well but they chose to use Japanese for narration for authenticity.

  • @GK-eo7io
    @GK-eo7io 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why take of the scales if you take the whole skin of later?

    • @eltanquezito805
      @eltanquezito805 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Because mostly all restaurants deep fry them and use as appetizers or in hand rolls

    • @GK-eo7io
      @GK-eo7io 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@eltanquezito805 okay thanks

  • @goncalotavanez
    @goncalotavanez 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can see Haruki Murakami eating here

  • @mauriciogabrielalves771
    @mauriciogabrielalves771 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    ''Japonese have a name for every fish''uh we so special... Every fish as a name lol unless he means they call fish pete or paul or fred xD

    • @garoozies914
      @garoozies914 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I think he means that the Japanese language has a strictly unique name for all types of fish since they hold such significance in their food culture. This differs from the English language since we dont have entirely unique names for fish. "Puffer fish" vs "clown fish", or "catfish" vs "armored catfish", or all the different types of cod (Atlantic, Pacific, Murray etc). There's a lot of recycled vocabulary.

  • @yensitjhia8925
    @yensitjhia8925 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sushi just need fresh fish...I make sushi too

  • @roberto2568
    @roberto2568 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    he sounds like a chad anime character

  • @MrMettajin
    @MrMettajin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a cute daddy

  • @andinifhajria4945
    @andinifhajria4945 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is he wearing "Kopiah" on his head?

  • @3M0710N
    @3M0710N 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    WE HAVE A DIFFERENT NAME FOR EVERY FISH IN JAPANESE.
    Weird flex but ok..

  • @poopy5101
    @poopy5101 5 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    I didn't even know these kind of fishes exist

    • @YuutoHiroshige
      @YuutoHiroshige 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Frankie the amazing things you learn just from omakase :)

    • @YT_AloeiPanda
      @YT_AloeiPanda 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! Just decided to drop by and ask if you could so kindly check out my TH-cam Channel, maybe? I know it seems a bit much to ask for but I would deeply appreciate it. I'm trying to gain and a little audience to keep me pushing and some advice in the comment section to help out on how to be a decent father 😅 Keep in mind I'm only 20 years of age. Very nervous. Very anxious. But also very excited! Sorry if I seem annoying 😞 Just wanted to stop by and ask. *worth a shot* right? Haha. Guess I'll be out of your hair now. Byebye!!

    • @Vision33r
      @Vision33r 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Most Americans only eat 2 types of fish. Tuna and Salmon. There are thousands of variety of fish and Japanese eat about hundred types. Same with beef, most Americans only few a few parts of the cow while Japanese eat just about every part of the cow, none is wasted.

    • @satyamunyweir
      @satyamunyweir 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robert_dawes rocky mountain oysters :)

  • @asherchristian2481
    @asherchristian2481 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Imagine a raw steak of sushi grade fish...
    And just chomping into it