It's nice to finally see a host who seems to have some appreciation and understanding for all the flavors and unique items she encounters, whereas other hosts mock or snub that which is different to them. Adina can competently articulate herself through taste and texture, thereby allowing the viewer to have a good sense for what she is experiencing. This food is of my culture, and in no way did she make me feel insulted, belittled, or defensive about her "how to shop" navigation; she did well at the Russian supermarket (NetCost) as well. Nice job, Adina.
Ellen E It's funny that westerners are quick to criticise that Asian food is oily and fatty and full of msg. And yet Asians have some of the highest life expectancy, are skinny and don't have obesity problems. They should look closely at their western diets which make them obese and age prematurely. In Asia, we would never feed schoolchildren frozen pizza for breakfast which they do in America. And Western diets are killers.
Faux Manchu There's actually a lot to be said for the Americanization of Asian food into a "General Tso's" version compared to what's actually cooked and eaten in Asia.
Very true. My grandmother (not blood related) is Chinese, and she would make some dank steamed Jiaozi (Jao-zu) on my birthday. Chinese dumplings with ground meat and vegetables. They have a really good doughy outside, but when you bite into it, all the juices from the meat and vegetables explode in your mouth. Definitely my favorite food of all time, and I miss it dearly. Westernization of Asian food is not that prevalent in my country, but I have had greasy and shitty Asian food before. It's not true to form at all. Real Asian food is extremely filling, and you also very healthy. It has lots of different sources of energy that last for a long time, so you don't have to eat as often; although you definitely want to.
It's so nice to see someone appreciate her efforts....you should go to the video how to shop in a Mexican market and see all the negative comments from all the triggered nationalists.
The varieties of food in a Japanese supermarket is crazy. I go to Mitsuwa or any other market and it takes me forever to get out. Every aisle is a treasure trove of delicious foods.
Aaaaah, I loved this place! My dad used to take me to this supermarket and it's fucking amazing. The problem is that it's always crowded, I'm surprised you don't see a lot of people in the video. She did a great job describing the food, it's one of the best I've ever had, especially their ramen
My Aunt Yaeko used to take me when I was a teenager. It was such a great trip to take the drive out there. We would stay for lunch or dinner, go to the stores on the side of the market and then drive home. I always got ton katsu lol. It’s soo good.
oh my god can people shut up about her opening stuff in the store and eating it....to film in there they obviously had to talk to the manager and agreed to buy everything
This is honestly making me want to go to New Jersey from Pennsylvania just to check out this Market I adore Asian junk food particularly the weird flavored Kit Kats and the cookies
There's actually a lot of Japanese and Korean culture in edgewater, lots of interesting things there, and I recommend exploring the area if you're even in north NJ
Mitsuwa is based in California. There are around 5 in CA, One in Chicago area, and one in Jersey. I live in Chicago and it's been hear for decades. They were not always called Mitsuwa (they were acquired not too long ago), In the 90's they had a Godzilla monster toy store in the Chicago area store. It was awesome
Harry S yes! And I’m so incredibly grateful that they have a store nearish to me. The east coast doesn’t have too many and it’s a bit random with its location. But hey, I won’t complain. The festivals are always a great time
I'm sure the crew has already obtained permission to film and to 'demonstrate' with some ingredients inside the store. Whether the crew had to buy at the same price we do, I'm not sure, but they definitely had some mutually beneficial agreement. Supermarkets where I live don't allow eating indoor though, even if it's paid food T_T. Cuz you might make the place dirty.
I'm soooooooooooo envious ... I live in a city (300 k people) where we have 3 asian "supermarkets" and they don't even have the basic stuff :-( Oh how I wish I had one of those Mitsuwas even halfway close, the possibilities ....
i live 2 miles from this Mitsuwa, their selection of japanese dried goods are very good but they are so OVERPRICED compare to H-mart (there are 4 H-mart withing 3 miles from me). Mitsuwa fresh food selection is not so fresh because people aren't buying them at their high prices. the only positive thing i can say about this place is the food court, but you can find good japanese food from any authentic japanese restaurant
In my personal opinion a must-get snack when visiting is Mogu-mogu (a fruity and VERY sugary drink with chewy chunks in it) or Marco Polo brand shrimp crisps (any flavor will suffice, but original and garlic and onion are good!) they also have frog legs (which are delicious fried like chicken), candy meal kits (Imagine snack and crafts met, amazing sounding, right?) as well as pretty good prices on bean sprouts. Also shop around, some places may have better prices on certain items (Pocky was $4 at one place and $1 at another!) and they may have stuff that you can't get elsewhere.
Surely there is one. I live in Nagasaki, but when I go home to Florida to visit the family, I'm always able to find at least one little Japanese grocer. While they're never of the size and scale of mitsuwa, you can at least get some umeboushi and nori to make your own onigiri. (I've eaten onigiri every day for 2 years, can't live without them anymore lol!)
Journey and Explore there's a lot of Asian areas in Toronto. If you go to a dominantly Asian area like China Town or somewhere close to Scarborough. There's bound to be big east Asian stores. They usually have a mix of Chinese, Japanese and Korean stuff.
Very true. I know T&T is pretty good and I've been to a few smaller stores in Scarborough, TO and Hamilton. Just would would be nice to have a HUGE Japanese one, where you can grab fresh slabs of sushi.
I don't think that was a mountain yam ball that she ate (yamaimo). Because when cooked it becomes soft and breaks apart like a potato. Maybe that was konnyaku ball which still is very chewy no matter how long you cook it. Mitsuwa is great if you're stuck in a food rut. Anyways fun to pick up a new ingredient or produce and make something new!
I feel like this video was a bit disappointing because the title leads you to think it will be more educational. For example, she could have explained what you use koji for, instead of just being like "omg you can buy mold in a grocery store so weird!!". Also to just eat a fish ball without knowing or telling us what it is and reacting to it, feels a bit rude... I honestly thought I might learn what kind of vegetables or meat to buy since I live nearby a Mitsuwa, but I guess this video series is more about just reacting to "foreign" food.
Like everything about her, her enthusiasm, her presentation, her knowledge, etc. ONLY thing that seems lacking is she doesn’t eat deliciously. Everything looks great, but it doesn’t look as appetizing when she eats.
YOU NEED TO GET CALPICO ITS DELICOUS AND YOU HAVE TO GET SNACKS FROM THE BRAND OF MEJI Edit: right so forget my overreacting above as I forgot to mention Japanese sweet potatoes. They have this chestnut flavor that’s good for dessert fillings.
Is it normal to dictate to the camera crew following you around while you do your weekly shopping? No? Of COURSE it's not NORMAL. She has permission from the shop to film, and sample goods. Lighten up FFS.
I LOVE how she is so adventurous with any food!!! Some people can be like eww and judgmental without even tasting it yet. She tries it and explain how it tastes, and she does it very well! She is so kawaii :3
I wish these videos represented the kind of markets most of us have access to in smaller cities and towns. I am blessed by lovely markets but they are not "legendary" and do not serve ready-to-eat food.
TheKaukas Haven't you ever been to an American Japanese Market? Carrying chopsticks around while browsing the store is customary. Its a cultural thing.
It's nice to finally see a host who seems to have some appreciation and understanding for all the flavors and unique items she encounters, whereas other hosts mock or snub that which is different to them. Adina can competently articulate herself through taste and texture, thereby allowing the viewer to have a good sense for what she is experiencing. This food is of my culture, and in no way did she make me feel insulted, belittled, or defensive about her "how to shop" navigation; she did well at the Russian supermarket (NetCost) as well. Nice job, Adina.
Ellen E It's funny that westerners are quick to criticise that Asian food is oily and fatty and full of msg. And yet Asians have some of the highest life expectancy, are skinny and don't have obesity problems. They should look closely at their western diets which make them obese and age prematurely. In Asia, we would never feed schoolchildren frozen pizza for breakfast which they do in America. And Western diets are killers.
Faux Manchu There's actually a lot to be said for the Americanization of Asian food into a "General Tso's" version compared to what's actually cooked and eaten in Asia.
Very true. My grandmother (not blood related) is Chinese, and she would make some dank steamed Jiaozi (Jao-zu) on my birthday. Chinese dumplings with ground meat and vegetables. They have a really good doughy outside, but when you bite into it, all the juices from the meat and vegetables explode in your mouth. Definitely my favorite food of all time, and I miss it dearly.
Westernization of Asian food is not that prevalent in my country, but I have had greasy and shitty Asian food before. It's not true to form at all. Real Asian food is extremely filling, and you also very healthy. It has lots of different sources of energy that last for a long time, so you don't have to eat as often; although you definitely want to.
It's so nice to see someone appreciate her efforts....you should go to the video how to shop in a Mexican market and see all the negative comments from all the triggered nationalists.
So what is it like to work for Epicurious?
Watching this woman so lovingly describe the food of my people made me feel love for her in a enormous way that I have never felt before.
Why are people so stupid? Of course she ask permission to eat the food at the store before doing it
it's funny this question is asked every video 🤣
The varieties of food in a Japanese supermarket is crazy. I go to Mitsuwa or any other market and it takes me forever to get out. Every aisle is a treasure trove of delicious foods.
Adina is adorable!😆😆 Breaks the koala biscuit: "when you decaptitate it"
Lyn I thought she was an expert but she seems just unexplained.
I have such poor vision. xD On the first shot, I was all "D'aww, what a cute turtle!! ...Wait, WHAT IS SHE DOING?"
LMAO
Having a Japanese store like that nearby would be heaven for me. How lucky are you!
People are idiots to think she doesn't pay for the items she eats. Think, people.
I know she bought everything afterwards, but seeing her just open produce like that hurts to watch.
Same
Same
So you just want her to stand their like a statue next to the stuff and talk?
“And the bags of rice is human size” Japan in one sentence.
Aaaaah, I loved this place! My dad used to take me to this supermarket and it's fucking amazing. The problem is that it's always crowded, I'm surprised you don't see a lot of people in the video. She did a great job describing the food, it's one of the best I've ever had, especially their ramen
You better pay for that purple yam !! 😂
I've been binge watching this series. This lady is so much fun. Wish I could shop with her.
I love going to this place when I can..I feel like a kid in a candy store.
My Aunt Yaeko used to take me when I was a teenager. It was such a great trip to take the drive out there. We would stay for lunch or dinner, go to the stores on the side of the market and then drive home. I always got ton katsu lol. It’s soo good.
I love the host! She has a professional yet casual and warm personality.
I love this series!
You're contagious... innocent... disarming... frank and fearless. Keep up the good work. Blessings. Don't forget the haircut.
oh my god can people shut up about her opening stuff in the store and eating it....to film in there they obviously had to talk to the manager and agreed to buy everything
Hey! Dont insult these people. They just care deeply about the manager(s).
Don't insult their bond!
it is an awesome store and miss going there very much.
That Asian supermarket looks way better then the one I live close to. Its a rather small market so so that's part of the reason why.
This is honestly making me want to go to New Jersey from Pennsylvania just to check out this Market I adore Asian junk food particularly the weird flavored Kit Kats and the cookies
There's actually a lot of Japanese and Korean culture in edgewater, lots of interesting things there, and I recommend exploring the area if you're even in north NJ
when she said "go bow", i died inside
I LOVE MITSUWA
Mitsuwa is based in California. There are around 5 in CA, One in Chicago area, and one in Jersey. I live in Chicago and it's been hear for decades. They were not always called Mitsuwa (they were acquired not too long ago), In the 90's they had a Godzilla monster toy store in the Chicago area store. It was awesome
Harry S yes! And I’m so incredibly grateful that they have a store nearish to me. The east coast doesn’t have too many and it’s a bit random with its location. But hey, I won’t complain. The festivals are always a great time
im so glad that have japanses stores here in the usa where i am and im enjoying it
The host is 60% why I watch these videos. She's amazing
Oh I love Japanese market!
This place was the biggest place ever. The food is good, but the ride takes fucking forever.
3 videos in. This channel has quality content. Subscribed.
I'm still trying to find where to buy natto at my current Asian supermarket - it feels hidden!
Did she buy what she opened and ate in store?
WHY THE HELL DID YOU NEED TO ASK THIS QUESTION LITTERALLY
I'm wondering the same. Of course she would have, but it seems odd.
yes she did you saw her buying the cookies the video so I imagine she bought all of it.
she placed it back behind hidden
I'm sure the crew has already obtained permission to film and to 'demonstrate' with some ingredients inside the store. Whether the crew had to buy at the same price we do, I'm not sure, but they definitely had some mutually beneficial agreement.
Supermarkets where I live don't allow eating indoor though, even if it's paid food T_T. Cuz you might make the place dirty.
I love this channel so much.
Can you please make more of there? They are great!
I'm soooooooooooo envious ... I live in a city (300 k people) where we have 3 asian "supermarkets" and they don't even have the basic stuff :-( Oh how I wish I had one of those Mitsuwas even halfway close, the possibilities ....
ミツワはダラスにもあるけど、すごくイイ。 ダラスに住んでいる人が羨ましい。
Wish that place is available in my area T.T
Trixia I’m an hour away from that particular store
i live 2 miles from this Mitsuwa, their selection of japanese dried goods are very good but they are so OVERPRICED compare to H-mart (there are 4 H-mart withing 3 miles from me). Mitsuwa fresh food selection is not so fresh because people aren't buying them at their high prices. the only positive thing i can say about this place is the food court, but you can find good japanese food from any authentic japanese restaurant
so awesome japanses rocks my fav
In my personal opinion a must-get snack when visiting is Mogu-mogu (a fruity and VERY sugary drink with chewy chunks in it) or Marco Polo brand shrimp crisps (any flavor will suffice, but original and garlic and onion are good!) they also have frog legs (which are delicious fried like chicken), candy meal kits (Imagine snack and crafts met, amazing sounding, right?) as well as pretty good prices on bean sprouts. Also shop around, some places may have better prices on certain items (Pocky was $4 at one place and $1 at another!) and they may have stuff that you can't get elsewhere.
Jaeger The Great no one cares
I love going to Mitsuwa. I get the bomb every time I go, shit is delicious.
In Japan, groceries shop you! Sukiyaki Honda Rice Wine!
That is one grocery store I want to go when visiting some relatives at Austin.
Great Video 👏👏👏🥰🥰🥰😘😘😘
Does anyone know if there are places like this in Australia?
I literally fell asleep and woke up whit dis on
Baby Arie lmao
I want more !
I really wish there was one of these stores in Toronto. I was just in Japan and have some serious withdraw.
Surely there is one. I live in Nagasaki, but when I go home to Florida to visit the family, I'm always able to find at least one little Japanese grocer. While they're never of the size and scale of mitsuwa, you can at least get some umeboushi and nori to make your own onigiri. (I've eaten onigiri every day for 2 years, can't live without them anymore lol!)
Very true. There are a few small ones - but what I would do to be able to walk into a Mitsuwa.
Journey and Explore there's a lot of Asian areas in Toronto. If you go to a dominantly Asian area like China Town or somewhere close to Scarborough. There's bound to be big east Asian stores. They usually have a mix of Chinese, Japanese and Korean stuff.
Very true. I know T&T is pretty good and I've been to a few smaller stores in Scarborough, TO and Hamilton. Just would would be nice to have a HUGE Japanese one, where you can grab fresh slabs of sushi.
I shop at Uwajimaya in Beaverton Oregon.
Is there something like this in NYC?
I love this channel but why is the music so loud at times? I can barely hear her voice!!
You have hearing damage.
I don't think that was a mountain yam ball that she ate (yamaimo). Because when cooked it becomes soft and breaks apart like a potato. Maybe that was konnyaku ball which still is very chewy no matter how long you cook it. Mitsuwa is great if you're stuck in a food rut. Anyways fun to pick up a new ingredient or produce and make something new!
Now I know who's opening everything at the grocery store!
That onigiri is making me hungry. Guess ill make some smoked salmon (raw) onigiri for breakfast.
Wolfy Kaname no one cares
They got one in north suburbs of chicago
I was just here the other day!
I feel like this video was a bit disappointing because the title leads you to think it will be more educational. For example, she could have explained what you use koji for, instead of just being like "omg you can buy mold in a grocery store so weird!!". Also to just eat a fish ball without knowing or telling us what it is and reacting to it, feels a bit rude... I honestly thought I might learn what kind of vegetables or meat to buy since I live nearby a Mitsuwa, but I guess this video series is more about just reacting to "foreign" food.
Y DO I ONLY WATCH THESE VIDOES WHEN IM HUNGRY
Why do I feel like she’s the type of person who would go to your house and then see food in your pantry and try some without asking lmao
Lol i think it’s normal as long as you pay for it i don’t think it really matter whether you pay it or consume it first :/
they better buy that fucking yam.
you missed the entire prepared sushi section, tea selections, seaweed section, bakery, liquor section, ice cream section, prepared pickles area...
sionara11 there's only ONE solution, you should do your own video showcasing those section of the grocery store!!!
so hungry
Like everything about her, her enthusiasm, her presentation, her knowledge, etc. ONLY thing that seems lacking is she doesn’t eat deliciously. Everything looks great, but it doesn’t look as appetizing when she eats.
“How to Shop at a Japanese Supermarket”
1. Go to Japanese supermarket.
2. Pick your goods.
3. ???
4. Profit.
Wow!!
OMG Im now reallyyyyyyyyyyyyy hungry !
Yummy
I’m so frickin hungry now
can you post arecepies to the endless ingridients there
i like everything in japan 😍
Fukushima?
im in chiba right now
Dan Emma LOL SAVAGE
日本語？
Yes the suicide too
I've said this before..but... I really want your job lol ❤️
YOU NEED TO GET CALPICO ITS DELICOUS AND YOU HAVE TO GET SNACKS FROM THE BRAND OF MEJI
Edit: right so forget my overreacting above as I forgot to mention Japanese sweet potatoes. They have this chestnut flavor that’s good for dessert fillings.
Is it normal to just go and touch/eat anything you want?
Is it normal to dictate to the camera crew following you around while you do your weekly shopping? No? Of COURSE it's not NORMAL. She has permission from the shop to film, and sample goods. Lighten up FFS.
I live in mitsuwa 99 ranch and h Mart in the area all great places
I love the way she chews, don't know why, it's just magical to watch.
I LOVE how she is so adventurous with any food!!! Some people can be like eww and judgmental without even tasting it yet. She tries it and explain how it tastes, and she does it very well! She is so kawaii :3
Did she buy all that stuff afterwards?
Yes. When people do videos like this, they make a deal with the market that they can open almost anything they want and pay for everything at the end.
I wish there was something like tgus near my place:'(
Great host
why did they have the prices marked in USD and not Yen?
Andrew B because the US doesn’t use ¥ you dumbwit
ok well I didn't hear the part when she said she was in the US, I thought she was in a supermarket in japan.
You get a Japanese grandma
i need to rewatch food wars
„How to shop at an Arabic supermarket“ please!
Do another video whole videos
One thing im wondering when watching this is....
"WHY IS SHE OPENING STUFF IN THE SUPERMARKET?"
I'm just wondering if they ask before they start eating stuff in the middle of the store.
What do you think, if they work for Conde Nast Epicurious?
0:59 -- Burdock ?! I'm trying to eradicate it, and here, they cultivate it in order to eat it.
Kevin Byrne maybe you should try eating your burdock? I've heard it's a good against inflammation!
Yes, I may try to eat some burdock. There's no shortage of it here.
How do we shop tho..
ChrisDAFUQ I'm not entirely sure but I think we have to trade money to get the food but where and to whom? I don't know!!!!!
PurpleSpacePudding :thinking:
I can help
How do they know that the wagyu beef is the real deal? I heard there's a lot of places that only claim it to be real and its just a waste of money.
0:46 please tell me you paid for that
Why is everything nutty for this woman. Every time in every video OMG.
I wish these videos represented the kind of markets most of us have access to in smaller cities and towns. I am blessed by lovely markets but they are not "legendary" and do not serve ready-to-eat food.
Those little balls are fish balls, nots like that, just balls of fish.
Why does she remind me of anfisa from 90 day fiancé in TLC
1:11 Does she normally shop while holding chopsticks?
TheKaukas Haven't you ever been to an American Japanese Market? Carrying chopsticks around while browsing the store is customary. Its a cultural thing.
Its so big.
She's a lefty!
its really disrespectful to stab your food with chopsticks and then eat it off the chopstick like that
I like watching he eat😍