Behind the Counter at the Freshest Chicken Shop in Japan
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We're going behind the counter at a local family-owned Japanese chicken speciality shop in Tokyo Japan. This is tour from inside of their kitchen from their morning open time of 5:00AM. This Tokyo hidden gem chicken shop receives farm fresh chicken deliveries daily, refrigerating them overnight to bring out the natural umami from their bones, and finally dressing them first thing the next morning, which produces an unmatched level of freshness and flavor when compared to machine processed chickens sold at the supermarket. This hidden Japanese chicken in Gotanda, is known for its umami-rich, juicy and tender meat selectively sourcing domestic free-range chickens called daisen-dori and shingen-dori from Totori and Yamanashi prefectures, which has remained unchanged since the shop was first opened. It’s one of the reasons why many of it’s customers often say, they won’t shop anywhere else. It's also perfect to get some Tokyo Street Food or Japanese Street Food if you are in the neighborhood. Shinanoya, opened in 1949 going back 3 generations and located just a 3 minute walk from Gotanda station. They uniquely dress their chickens from the start of each morning to deliver the freshest chicken meat and dishes to their customers as possible. One of my favorites is the Karaage Fried Chicken but they server all sorts of Japanese sozai dishes such as yakitori, korroke and chicken menchi.
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Hi paolo!
I have just watched a video about Wagashi. A japanese sugar sweets. There is a shop in Kioto or how you write it. Maybe you can cover that too?
❤❤❤❤😩😩😫🤤😍it looks so good😬😬😬
Paolo, pls do similar episode with unagi restaurant in tokyo
love it, but there must be a joke here somewhere.....
The hot coffee from the vending machine was so nice of him 😭🙂
Was very sweet!
Right??? So kind
I once saw a guy randomly give a Maid in Akihabara a vending machine drink in a video. Kindness is the best thing we have in this crazy world. 😊
@monkey god you don't even know him...
@monkey god You're just describing yourself, ugly cringeboy.
Huge respect to the grandma working at 83. Hustler in her is still strong.
Much better than leaving them in nursing homes having no direction and doing absolutely nothing in the last years of their lives.
@@joelembiid-md6vu true. It keeps them sharp and strong to still be doing something at this age. I’ve noticed a lot of Japan’s elderly tend to be mentally and physically stronger in comparison than most countries.
@MyMelody5 it feel that's because a sense of duty is really inbeded into the culture of most Asian countries & you have to take care of your parents or grandparents as they raised you & it's not the same way of thinking ovehere in the west & when the older family members aren't able to take care of themselves, they end up in nursing homes, while in Asians culters a nursing home would be the absolute last resort for someone as most will move their family member into their home.
bro as a european this is ridiculous at least in my eyes. No one should work in that age, My heart ached when i saw her in that cramped room trying to cut the onions. I mean you should work but you should live also and in japanese culture i think living and actually having fun is only for the privilaged.
@@Sonasic For most westerners, yeah it may seem sad and cruel. However, you need to consider how most older asian people lived their lives. They spent most of their time working hard and being productive in life.
Once they retire, they kinda feel like they've lost their purpose and that's why most people in nursing homes suffer from depression and mental health problems despite living a great life when they were younger.
its so heart warming to see that the owner and his family keeps that grandma who chops the onions employed even though they don't need her so she has some sense of purpose and fulfillment in her life.
I love my Nana to❤️
following your logic no one is needed anywhere
@@braniefanie4938 She work there for 61 years so she probably earned her stay anyway, I get that it would be "better" to get young person for the same paycheck, but sometimes you just take a loss for those you care about :)
That's exactly my thing, when I retire I just want to cut onions 🤣
@@piccadelly9360 nothing wrong about a job in a kitchen...
Man buys you a coffee to start the day. What a gentleman. So glad you're making these videos Paolo, it's always great to see hard working people in their element.
THEN THE OLD GUY WITH GINGER CANDY
nice guy
I love these videos, I wish other countries had channels like Paolo's and did the same with their cultural food. It is a fantastic concept.
We have FEATR here in the Philippines :DD
Check out the Kanan Badalov or Wilderness Cooking channels. You might enjoy them.
@@notgisen_ Ok thanks for the tip, started to watch a video from them, and so far, really good.
me, living in Australia, where eating out is expensive and generally not worth the money.
I agree, but I think it wouldn't make the same success, becoming not viable to continue doing. Japan have a type of hype here in the internet
Paolo it’s such a treat to be able to watch your videos please don’t ever stop making them
I'm Japanese, but I didn't know this store. I want such a wonderful shop to continue forever.😊🇯🇵👏
Time to go and try their fresh foods :)
the video and the comments around here are one big ad
Where in Japan is this?
@@elmike72 the location is in the description. it's the first two links.
yes❤❤❤
I happen to be visiting Tokyo at the moment so I stopped by the other day!! I mentioned that I stopped by because of this video and the owners seemed very appreciative. The chicken was delicious too, so many flavors!!! :D
Love that u did that. Hopefully encouraging other businesses to work with Paolo as his DITL is a form of advertising for them.
I love it when they give/offer drinks to Paolo. Also the karaage and other chicken dishes looks so good 👌🏾
The fact that other local businesses use their chicken speaks volumes about the quality. The longevity of those inter-business relationships also tells a great deal about the integrity of the shop and the owners. Lovely video❤!
these videos are great, I love seeing these different Japanese restaurants, and Japanese chicken is the best!
so much generosity in this one, the coffee and then the candy, i love it
I love everything about Japan and have always wanted to travel there, but Its such a long trip from the US and now with an almost 11 month old, that would be nearly impossible. But i live my Japanese life through all of your videos! I would give my left kidney to travel to Japan for a month!!! I think the culture is so beautiful and amazing! I hope that one day I will be able to make it there!
I certainly wouldn't say it's impossible. When your kid is a bit older I think it'd be pretty cool if they say they spent a summer in Japan one year 😊 Although I completely understand your troubles. Good luck from the mother of an autistic 8 year old 😁
Actually Japan is very safe and easy to travel with a baby! Talk to your husband maybe he’ll want it too!
Hahah come to malaysia if want to speka english easy and price is cheap
@@khlorisrosegarden I think it's just generally difficult to travel with a baby bc how stressful it is for the baby and parents
@@minaisfab17 Much easier than you would think. Babies can adapt really well. We traveled with our 1 year old to Japan for 2 weeks. You cannot do things at the pace you do without a small child, but it actually made me enjoy traveling in a totally different way. Also- Japan is really easy to travel to with children- lots of places to change diapers, clean bathrooms, places for breastfeeding, most restaurants bring a bowl and cutlery for the children. I was amazed.
they really are a family there at that shop. seeing the previous owner's face when he said he was glad his son decided to take over the business was so heart warming 🥺
フランスから夫といつも見てます👋🏻🇫🇷
実家は関西だけど次日本に一時帰国したら、行きたいお店が東京にありすぎて立ち寄る計画になりました😊 日本帰国がよりワクワクなる動画をいつもありがとう❣️
We really like all of your videos💕My hometown is in Kansai but we wanna visit in Tokyo when we back to Japan temporarily. Thank you for sharing us cool videos of you 😉
That Elderly lady was putting in that WORK....she's so dedicated :)
One day I’ll make it to Japan. Maybe in a few more years when. My children are a bit older.
I love that the man got you a hot coffee. That was very sweet. Also love that the father let his son decide what he was gonna do. Not just expecting he take over. I’m sure you were in bliss here.
Another great video.
Then you’re gonna realise why foreigners don’t stay
83 years old? Man I hope I can reach that age some day! These guys are awesome!
I love these behind the scenes. And holy cow, she's been working there 61 years?! That's some impressive work ethic.
That's longer than anyone watching this video. Scary honestly. Everyone deserve pension and retirement.
@@RMJ1984japanese do have pension and retirement. But in the research, japanese have duty of care and loyalty when running a restaurant. But, truth to be told. Japanese who are in 20-30's that dont have work will spend their own time living by themselves until death or suicide for being 'lonely'.
I was having a meltdown, and decided to watch your videos, and watching how nice people of japan are, like offering you candy, coffee, im literally in tears!
The old lady is so cute , It must be nice working around her
This and the day in the life series are some of my favorite videos on TH-cam. It is really cool to see behind the scenes of the people who put together food for others. It's amazing and it's just so lovely to see. Imagine if other cultures and countries had these kind of videos to show off their history and their food. It truly is a great way to connect people :)
I really enjoy all of your “day in the life” videos but this one had a particularly warm family feel, the little old lady looked like such a character!
Now this is what a well-run business looks like. A successful food-vendor and wholesale business in one. Beautiful to see hard working people be successful.
I visited this place when I was in Japan 3 weeks ago. Food was great and it was so cheap.
Really glad to see how these guys work behind the counter, thank you for the insightful video Paolo.
I recently visited Japan after watching your videos for two years. They've helped me appreciate the small to big shops in Japan. It's a an inspiration and joy to see the Japanese work ethic behind the scenes.
@paolofromTOKYO I recently visited their shop and mentioned that I made the visit because of this video, they said thank you for stopping by and quietly gave me some extra fried chicken. Of course, it was amazing, juicy, tender, and yes, that breed of chicken is key! Thank you my friend! -JL
Thanks for another great video covering great local shop! Definitely want to visit all the shops and restaurants featured by Paolo when I go back to Japan next time. Have a great weekend Paolo! :D
I love how your videos always have that cozy documentary vibe, that consistency is amazing! Great content!!
The work ethic, discipline and passion that the Japanese have towards their work is so inspiring and outstanding. Very few world cultures can match this level of dedication to a craft and line of work
that first visitor that gave Paolo a ginger candy was so cool!! what a nice guy ~
seeing the old woman reminded me so much of my great-grandmother. the japanese elderly are so sweet man
I love how most Japanese have this near insurmountable love towards each of their work.
What else would you do when you don't have time for anything else BUT work?
@@-noodles what? You can argue the same everywhere. 8-10H Shift 8H sleep
1-2H drive to work so no matter where you Are you spend Most of your Time at work. 😵💫
@@OrangeMelon419 Which country is infamous for their insanely strict work hours again?
@@-noodles China, Congo (i mean the Sla*e Mines are Not knowing for there employee Environment), you could say the USA they hate Unions etc, russia etc etc
@@OrangeMelon419 Compared to Europe, the work "culture" is way worse and toxic (I spreak from experience). Long hours, lots of overtime, strict hierachys and obviously no overtime pay.
hats off to the old lady, she reminds me of the work ethic of my grandfather, even at 93 he still went outside the house to do work.
3:39 That’s my father 😅. Thankyou Paolo san, I love the video. I miss Japan and especially the Kaarage from this place.
Woh 😲
It’s beautiful
I miss when we used to have shows like this on TV when I was younger here in Belgium, also about any job there was locally. Truly annoying that it is gone but good that someone is still making good TV like it
Always warms my heart to see multi-generational family businesses. :)
The old man who gave Paolo ginger candy 🥺
Few days ago I binge watched all your *Day in a life videos* and more I never get bored..
And a new video brings a smile
ありがとう Paolo San
Love from India ❤
This is really impressive from a cook’s standpoint. I’m guessing their revenue is 50/50. Cooked and raw chicken products. Their operation and the numbers of workers is significant compared to most Japanese food establishment. Their butchers were spot on in breaking down the fresh chickens. It was interesting that they specifically held out the small tenderloin as something special. Way cool!
I was Impressed at their removal of chewy membrane! So many places just include that.😢😊
I wish there was a chicken shop like this where I live, that team work and dedication is amazing, plus the food looks delicious!
Thanks for sharing real Japanese life in English. Every time I see these videos I feel like its very less commitment I have for my work and they keep me energetic. Kudos from Sri Lanka !!!
I can't tell you how much I like your videos Paolo! You do an excellent job of filming and telling a story in your videos.
grandma is so sweet
The whole video I was trying to imaging working here and I absolutely couldn’t. The stress of so much going on would take me out 😂 shoutout to all the dope workers there!
I love about Japanese honesty and their priority of high quality. Amazing culture!
Paolo, you should take a segment of your video to sit down and enjoy a full course meal at the restaurants you feature! It would be amazing to see your reaction eating there 😊
Let’s be honest Asian cultures are far more willing to work hard than Westerners. Here in Britain so many staff would refuse to put in those hours or so particular jobs day in day out. Huge respect to all of those shown.
You can tell the chicken is super fresh by the color of the meat (rosy pink) and the liver is still glistening bright red... nothing like the frozen chicken here in the US... that's why they taste SO much better!
I freakin LOVE hard working japanese folks, they bring happiness to my soul.
I was actually on your channel an hour ago seeing if you had uploaded a new video. And then I saw this. I really enjoy watching your content. Hope you and your family are well.
I've been to that shop. Their chicken is just delicious! So many varieties and so, so, good!
I love the vibe of Japan, Seems like most people are very polite and kind. I Wish i could visit.
"I have literally no time off" "DAMN GOTTA RESPECT THE HUSTLE" 🤣
This just makes me want to go to japan even more... There are a lot of foods i would like to try as well as sightseeing.
Always fun to watch this kinda stuff too.
You just don’t see this sort of dedication anywhere else. Great video as always.
9:06 Paolo I love Boksu and I thank you for recommending it to me. Every time I receive my box I handpick two or three items for myself, and I take the remaining box to my job and share it with my coworkers, whom all love the snacks. I also love the fact that I was able to order individual items from the box sent to my home , my favorite was the Earl Grey cake.
family businesses and small businesses are the true backbone of the global economy.thank you for the video
Another great video. What I find so incredible is, the shop is very small yet there many workers. You have to function
'as a highly skill team in order to get things done. How you managed to get some excellent video without getting in the
way is amazing!
It always surprises me just how much these small shops can fit in them. Like when he stacked all the chickens at the start. I feel like for that quantity of chicken the shop would be like 5 times larger in my country.
the owner of the business and some customers mustve been so thankful to paolo for showcasing them. thats why they bought him stuff. paolo got to get up so early tho
Wow that 83 years old women still going hard in the paint. Love it!♥️
Nobody's talking about the man who gave Paolo a peice of ginger candy...
Paolo, I love your content highlighting small businesses! I appreciate it, and I'm sure they businesses do too. Thank you for taking the time to highlight lesser known places for foreigners visiting Japan. I think your guides make for a more authentic feel for down home Japanese culture :)
Paolo is the only dude whom I enjoy watching japanese videos
it is extremely smart to have someone come in and preset the kitchen
Loved this one. I was brought up on a poultry farm, so totally understand the difference between fresh chicken and what supermarkets sell. Eggs is another one - I miss "proper" eggs :(
Thank you Paolo! I hope we get more Japanese content for a long long time!
Plz never ever stop these vids!
They are simply the best! Massive fan from the UK
I remember you mentioned you weren't feeling well when filming this Behind the counter in the last video. Thanks for all the hard work that goes into these videos ❤
6:47 100년 넘은 노포에서 61년간 일한 할머니가 가게에서 쓰지 않는 파를 다듬어 50엔에 내 놓고 친절하게 우동과 삼계탕에 넣으면 좋다고 알뜰하게 판매하는 이 장면, 유일하게 일본에서 볼 수 있으면서 내가 너무나도 좋아하는 장면입니다. 앞으로도 계속 볼 수 있기를...
So much passion by everyone at this restaurant from the owner and his family to the workers. Hats off to the driver for getting coffee of the vending machine for Paolo and that's hospitality on a different level.
Why my heart is melting while watching Japanese videos
Thank you Paulo for sacrificing your sleep for this amazing behind the counter video! Hello from Texas!
Thank you Paolo, never could imagine we would meet you today here in Japan along with your family
What a feeling, keep up the good work 💕🥰 Thank you for the precious photo
Big Fan moment 🫰
1:36
So kind of him giving you a free drink. 🥲🥲
The kindness of giving you a coffee should be universal
I enjoy watching the behind the scenes of the many businesses you visit. So much work, even before they open.
I love these behind the counter videos so much! I’m sure it takes lots of work but they are so amazing!!!!
I love this series!😍😍 The only side effect is it makes me hungry for whatever food is showcased 🤣
wow, great video, lots of hard work from those guys. Grandma as well working in those conditions.
i love that grandma.. her voice is so kind..
We need more family businesses like this state side again. All the corporate chains driving out little shops has left our food bland n boring as well overpriced! Their chicken looks 10x tastier than any kfc or Popeyes in the USA and is probably 1/4 the price still!
Another fun video that made me smile... and now I must add another place to the growing list of restaurants to visit when we (someday) make it to Japan!!!
seeing that beautiful grandma working hard at her age made me cry man
I'm always impressed with the efficiency and quality with how Japaneses businesses operate.
I hope to go back to Japan in 2024, if I do I DEFINITELY want to check out some of these places you've reviewed in your videos Paolo. Great work as always :D
I loooove, love, love, when you guys do food content. It’s always fun and addicting to watch them prepare the food, etc. keep up the hard work!
the granny is so wholesome
Wow another video that I can watch awhile drinking my coffee I really can’t wait for the next one💯
Another great one Paolo! 🎉❤ Thanks for sharing another family owned business, and getting to hear their stories
Wow, watching this video of the local Japanese chicken shop really makes me crave for some fried chicken! The dedication and commitment of the workers to provide the freshest and highest quality chicken to their customers is truly impressive. It's interesting to see how they receive farm-fresh chicken deliveries daily and refrigerate them overnight to bring out the natural Umami from their bones, which results in an unmatched level of freshness and flavor.
I admire the workers' pride in their craft and their willingness to continuously dress and cook chicken all day to keep up with customer orders. It's amazing to see how they work so quickly and efficiently, especially when they address 600 kilograms of chicken each day. The owner, Ishizakasan, is also very impressive, being the third generation to continue the legacy his grandfather built. I couldn't believe he's 83 years old and still works in the shop!
One thing that caught my attention is their use of chiyu, a special type of oil made from their chicken, which enhances all that fried chicken flavor even when it cools down. I'd love to try their karage fried chicken, which apparently is their best seller. Overall, this video has been a great behind-the-scenes look at a Japanese chicken shop, and I appreciate the dedication and hard work of the workers to provide the freshest and highest quality chicken to their customers.
Wow they make chicken look so darn good. Adding this place to my list of food places I want to visit when I come to japan.
I understand people around Paolo makes them want to give him goodies. He is just likable.
Önce more you did an amazing job Paolo thank you for your hard work
Love your videos and love learning about Japanese culture!! DAMN these people know how to work and how to show love in their work
I love all your videos. I love seeing how people in another country live and what they go through. Keep up the great work!!
Hi Paolo. I love these videos! You make everything so interesting and fun. Their work ethic is no joke! I can see why they have been around for so long. Thanks Paolo. Keep them coming! Love from Tennessee 😊
Awesome video as always Paolo. Their chicken looks so awesome and delicious.