Master Chef Hiroki Abe Earned a Michelin Star for His Shojin Ryori Menu - Omakase

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  • At Kajitsu in NYC, chef Abe creates a very traditional Shojin Ryori menu, a vegetarian menu originally served by Japanese Buddhist monks.
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  • @nk937
    @nk937 5 ปีที่แล้ว +581

    the amount of dedication that the guy puts into his craft is unreal

    • @kahinaoftheelements4845
      @kahinaoftheelements4845 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The time to perfect each and every of the 5 cooking procedures is astonishing

    • @TheodoreBrosevelt
      @TheodoreBrosevelt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He makes it sound so simple.

  • @bigappletite9312
    @bigappletite9312 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1033

    Raw, boiled, grilled, fried, and steamed...the last food bender

  • @ellimacdz
    @ellimacdz ปีที่แล้ว +23

    In November 2021, my husband (who is not vegan) and I went to Kajitsu because of this video… I was floating in food heaven through all the courses, and my husband was also enjoying every course! This was an amazing experience- not just a meal. The service was impeccable from start to finish and their menu changes every month!!! I already miss it!

    • @jayfloramusic
      @jayfloramusic 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's great!

  • @SM-ed3lb
    @SM-ed3lb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Japanese cuisine is literal art. And watching it be prepared is so relaxing.

  • @TSuzuhara
    @TSuzuhara 5 ปีที่แล้ว +430

    I've had the luck and pleasure of eating at Kajitsu several times. The experience does not compare to anything else.

    • @mikeBH1000
      @mikeBH1000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @growlingbehemothit's a solid amount of courses, I left feeling completely satisfied, best meal I've ever had and since there was no meat I was full but didn't feel weighed down at all

    • @evans7771
      @evans7771 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Just looked at their website. The fact that they don't have prices on their menu told me it was pricey. The fact that they didn't have a menu on their website that it was even priceyier and the fact that tea can cost $48 that it's out of my price point.c can't imagine ever paying that much for food

    • @TSuzuhara
      @TSuzuhara 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @FingerMyPizza Hahaha! Multiple times in multiple years, unfortunately :D

    • @TSuzuhara
      @TSuzuhara 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @growlingbehemoth Sorry, didn't see your reply! Yes, because there are many plates in the menu, you end up satisfied. As full as eating three McMenus? Definitely, not.

    • @TSuzuhara
      @TSuzuhara 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@evans7771 It's a culinary experience. Unfortunately, it is not easily affordable, but it could be a great place for a special occasion.

  • @billb.5183
    @billb.5183 5 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    I'm more fascinated by the meticulous preparation than by the food itself. It's relaxing to watch. =)

    • @AiLake
      @AiLake 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You can ask to be seated at chef's table and watch him prepare your dishes. Worth it.

  • @AuroraXZ
    @AuroraXZ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    The amount of focus and dedication the chef gave to those vegetables is just astounding.

    • @c1bersnake
      @c1bersnake 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Imagine if he put that much energy into a steak 😍

  • @arlikattironit
    @arlikattironit 5 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    I'm a chef with quite a few years experience in cooking in decent restaurants (Michelin stars) but every omakase series makes me wanna go and be their apprentice! Great job eater by documenting these!

    • @ikmo2715
      @ikmo2715 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ronit Arlikatt

    • @jmoa5758
      @jmoa5758 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Yeah I work for NASA and SpaceX so

    • @user-xi1fj9wl9w
      @user-xi1fj9wl9w 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@jmoa5758 me too!

    • @Fullmoonat9am
      @Fullmoonat9am 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      J Moua I mean people have jobs dude

    • @mattiabarone9078
      @mattiabarone9078 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      J Moua michelin starred restaurants are common and its not that hard to get into a one or two star restaurant. some are difficult to get into but theres plenty

  • @kulotz5555
    @kulotz5555 5 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    I wont even care if i like the taste. Its nice to know that my food would be prepared with dedication

  • @pokcay
    @pokcay 5 ปีที่แล้ว +416

    I LOVE YOU FOR THIS OMAKASE SERIES, DEAR EATER!
    PLEASE DON’T STOP MAKING THIS ❤️

  • @lanalee6004
    @lanalee6004 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It made me realise why people enjoy watching chef cooks in expensive restaurant. It's Zen. Very inspirational yet simple~

  • @scaleoftrutheyeopener6698
    @scaleoftrutheyeopener6698 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So precise.....the preperation ingredients and the final touch....presentation....thats how japanese makes their food extra ordinaire.....

  • @masturbake525
    @masturbake525 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    On top of the phenomenal people making these culturally rich and artful foods, Eater has to be given almost as much credit for this amazing videography. I love this series

  • @taglihim1118
    @taglihim1118 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I like the way he prepares the food, very calm and focused. Even during prep, everything is done calmly. Not like other kitches i've seen with shouting chefs and rushing assistants.

  • @thai2go
    @thai2go 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    This is just amazing. So complex yet but how beautiful.

  • @ayumis5452
    @ayumis5452 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    His way of speaking is very calm and so so so so so polite...wow.

  • @kahnjugaming
    @kahnjugaming 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Japanese chefs and their food will always be magical. 😁👍❤️

  • @thinhpham4713
    @thinhpham4713 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It's an honor to watch his art work. So elegant, so beautiful. Thank you.

  • @idrisariffin1488
    @idrisariffin1488 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love that the chef looks so goddamned chill in his craft

  • @edwardfletcher7790
    @edwardfletcher7790 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This Chef is fastidious and obsessive in the best possible way. A true Master of his craft and yet so young ! RESPECT.

  • @MrSupphomie
    @MrSupphomie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That dessert matched the symbols on his shirt haha so cute

  • @coocoo1234coco
    @coocoo1234coco 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow, as a vegetarian - this is frigging cool and amazing to watch!

  • @tosht2515
    @tosht2515 5 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    All the dishes looked quite delicious but give me the tomato fried rice, a couple of corn croquettes and the vegetable soba and I'd be a happy camper. Another excellent episode, Eater. 👍

  • @gabito1079
    @gabito1079 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the passion this chef put to his dishes, also the simplistic concept he pursuit on them. A true master.

  • @Verse1234567
    @Verse1234567 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would love to eat this. More than that, his dialect and meter of speaking is absolutely mesmerizing. Approachable and elegant/knowledgeable at the same time.

  • @user-oy1yw1qj9n
    @user-oy1yw1qj9n 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yup! And this is the traditional Japanese vegan cuisine "Shojin-Ryori" originally eaten by Japanese monks, But now day it's a bit more like High-end cuisine with culture and tradition that is widely respected eaten by non vegans too.
    Trust me I'm not a vegan but that stuff is next level, sensitive flavors and the elegant Umami withe the texture and the temperature that these chefs play with is amazing.

  • @malikrahman8649
    @malikrahman8649 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is just delicate. Beautiful.

  • @MrMikkyn
    @MrMikkyn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love how he puts so much love and thought into a simple tofu dish.

  • @dganet
    @dganet 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    God, I LOVE this series!!! That was so interesting and his dedication to the art is second to none. Fantastic ❤️

  • @Key-gg6um
    @Key-gg6um 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He looks like he is having fun everytime he prepares a dish.

  • @JohnQuach
    @JohnQuach 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of my favorite series, love learning about the art of the craft and their story!

  • @haritan8813
    @haritan8813 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Amazing how much flavour can be brought out of vegetables cooked simply really well

  • @adillhadi6798
    @adillhadi6798 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The amount of time n hardship in preparing it all n gone in just one bite...respect for the dedication

  • @radhityaharyawicaksana7561
    @radhityaharyawicaksana7561 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another beautiful presentation of food making video, again, please continue this series

  • @user-pq5mx4vw6l
    @user-pq5mx4vw6l 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this omakase series is so asmr for me i feel so calm and that nice tingly feeling in my head when i watch these

  • @hershey9389
    @hershey9389 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I'm quaking...this looks so delicious! where are my vegans at?

  • @TheYasminarf
    @TheYasminarf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is so artistic and poetic. What a beautiful talent 🙏🏻

  • @bvvrnYT
    @bvvrnYT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    and he did this all with vegetables. what an innovator

  • @denzelle5227
    @denzelle5227 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a humble Chef. And he's very entertaining. If I'll go to NYC, I'll definitely go and check out his restaurant for sure. Love from the Philippines.💖

  • @bunnyblue3082
    @bunnyblue3082 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this is art at its highest level!

  • @ConceptzStudio
    @ConceptzStudio 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This episode is simply AMAZING !

  • @missikenyon5307
    @missikenyon5307 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Oh my goodness!!!! I was here back in December!! Their matcha is absolutely delicious and so beautiful!

  • @honglee6100
    @honglee6100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    as a steak lover i admire this man work ethic i would eat here if i could afford it and i was allowed in new york city .

  • @siewluank4760
    @siewluank4760 5 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    It definitely looks appealing to me even though I'm not a vegan myself

    • @Woozlewuzzleable
      @Woozlewuzzleable 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I'm a meat eater but still love vegetables.

    • @jonestly943
      @jonestly943 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Good food is good food, regardless if it's meat or plant

  • @austinmansoon4158
    @austinmansoon4158 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    That knife he was using is beautiful. Amazing

    • @raggedyhaggity250
      @raggedyhaggity250 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      the shiniest and sharpest knives. cuts like a dream

    • @mate_on_f7916
      @mate_on_f7916 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@raggedyhaggity250 a dream who can beat 3 hunters

  • @monicafaustino4002
    @monicafaustino4002 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    All his creations look so amazing 😱

  • @mastanature8
    @mastanature8 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing compassionate concious food

  • @jfh-mn9bq
    @jfh-mn9bq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    there’s no perfect tofu, I just do my best everyday. a lifetime of dedication indeed.

  • @peter-radiantpipes2800
    @peter-radiantpipes2800 5 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    That knife is so gorgeous.

    • @sinchunbong
      @sinchunbong 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I want that knife

    • @GladRichGirl
      @GladRichGirl 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      better learn to sharpen

    • @jamieturley3910
      @jamieturley3910 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You're probably referring to the Japanese bunka knife he's using in the beginning. It's shaped that way for push-cutting and very precise tip work. You'll notice that the other side of the knife is flat, making this a single beveled knife. This reduces the overall thickness of the blade, allowing for a shaper blade angle, and a surface that prevents food from sticking. I wasn't able to tell which one this was, but his other knife is a Nenox knife, which can easily be more than $500. They are absolutely fantastic and very hard to source.

    • @peter-radiantpipes2800
      @peter-radiantpipes2800 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      GladRichGirl I can. But I’m not saying I want that knife or have a use for it. Just it’s beautiful. I I bought 35 cheap knives to sharpen recently too. Just for testing and practice. Not single bevel knives like this. Been sent entire product lines from sharpening companies. Just haven’t edited and posted yet. I don’t have the filming skills. I definitely can’t sharpen like Rikki at all though but practicing. Mostly kitchen knives but also many other blades items. I was referring to the first blade in the video btw

    • @jamessugishita6850
      @jamessugishita6850 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That knife is a actually a Mukimono. Its typically used carving and peeling. Its actually really useful for vegetables tho if you have to make accurate straight cuts.

  • @assessorsstotomasddn9788
    @assessorsstotomasddn9788 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    The exact opposite of Ramsay in terms of how he behave and react, very calm 😊. Very healthy food by the way

    • @gennabc
      @gennabc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ramsay is a lot calmer (not this calm) when he's cooking in his own kitchen with no one around. Amazing to watch the difference.

  • @Dimaz42
    @Dimaz42 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I really admire the dedication of Japanese people when they're working on their craft.. though I wonder if they feel stressed at times, because this kind of dedication needs a lot of time, energy, patience and willpower, especially if there's no end goal...

  • @Llenwyth
    @Llenwyth 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, best episode yet.

  • @janniko6681
    @janniko6681 5 ปีที่แล้ว +243

    Is this Megumi Tadokoro's specialty????

    • @yanagisawakenshi2469
      @yanagisawakenshi2469 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      her specialty is not exactly shojin ryori BUT i would say this lies in her expertise so YES

    • @wstein244
      @wstein244 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Lol maybe this is my 1st time seeing shokugeki reference on food channel.

    • @vn01208503
      @vn01208503 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      its the style that she s going for yea

    • @gilanggilang9859
      @gilanggilang9859 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      One of

    • @mochi_4726
      @mochi_4726 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      LMFAOOO ACTUALLY no her's is comfort food ig but gotta love your comment lmao caught me off guard cause I was watching food wars before this 😂😂

  • @dutramtamang3129
    @dutramtamang3129 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So happy for U Abe Saan. I wish tht U will find the path tht will lead U towards greater success and greater heights.
    One of the best episodes.
    Keep up the good work #Eater

  • @BenWorkmanAnimalFeeMre
    @BenWorkmanAnimalFeeMre 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing work! Would love to go experience his art!

  • @MM-uv3vb
    @MM-uv3vb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was wonderful to watch. More vegetarian Japanese/Korean restaurants please!

  • @verakasmira1999
    @verakasmira1999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg the amount of every condiment he has! High respect for the chef

  • @GCLU
    @GCLU 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been to the downstairs soba place here. Delicious duck soba. The matcha here is Ipoddo and it is ridiculously good also.

  • @SRTBahndosi
    @SRTBahndosi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The reason i subscribed is because u made this series. So keep making more!!! 😄

  • @NathanChiassonJones1
    @NathanChiassonJones1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Woah, the way he says tomato is really satisfying! Or is that just me??

  • @CLARA3952
    @CLARA3952 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would love to try that... so patient and artistic

  • @hing420
    @hing420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God...everything looks so delicious and healthy

  • @bymenz1388
    @bymenz1388 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    its heaven, i want to eat all of that

  • @Piecesofmik
    @Piecesofmik 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    He works gracefully in the kitchen

  • @elpas.6974
    @elpas.6974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was amazing. Thank you!

  • @entdeckegesundes388
    @entdeckegesundes388 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, I love to eat with respect and love

  • @gilangranggap830
    @gilangranggap830 5 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    The real and original vegan food, gotta love it

    • @RoiGamez
      @RoiGamez 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Original vegan food is raw vegan... "Invented" by the pre-historic man
      and it's funny he's all about "no killing" yet still grates his wasabi root on shark skin

    • @ShaneyElderberry
      @ShaneyElderberry 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@RoiGamez Tools are quite another area from actual animal flesh preparation. There are numerous simian ancestors that had primarily eaten herbaceous foods, however, the simian and hominid ancestors are complicated. Some apes today, which share common ancestors with us, cannibalize their rivals after winning a territorial dispute, as though it was a ritual of warfare. These cannibal primates mostly feed on vegetation.

    • @marianaa6285
      @marianaa6285 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Fruits, rice, beans, salad, lentils are all vegan and have been eaten for a long time

  • @ania3652
    @ania3652 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The food looks delicious.

  • @amitzyraizy7774
    @amitzyraizy7774 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This made me sooooo happy and hungryyyyyyyy

  • @andym3278
    @andym3278 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Looks like i need to add another entry to the list of "places i need to go to before i die"

  • @tongkatali7643
    @tongkatali7643 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Visually amazing. You can almost taste it

  • @vianaztraguzt
    @vianaztraguzt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    This video should be call "the first Micheline Star vegan restaurant"

    • @Wvk5zc
      @Wvk5zc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No caviar, no michelin star

    • @Philphy
      @Philphy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Eggs aren't vegan

    • @abovetheflood862
      @abovetheflood862 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Philphy Where does he use eggs?

    • @arvindsontha3157
      @arvindsontha3157 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Also not the first lol

    • @retineshilares2497
      @retineshilares2497 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Wvk5zc That is false.

  • @XxXxDominator
    @XxXxDominator 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    auto thumbs up for him not starting off with a knife in his hand that is class while 90% of the rest have done some knife action for the intro i love it and it would be the chef with the most respect for life. applause dammit applause

  • @portalkey5283
    @portalkey5283 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I drooled a little.
    Thank you!

  • @BobMcCoy
    @BobMcCoy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    *Those tomatoes look so good*

  • @tastymudpies8785
    @tastymudpies8785 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best of the series & I would eat everything up too!! Japan why are you so awesome?

  • @AiLake
    @AiLake 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This is one of my favourite restaurants. The food is amazing and the atmosphere is wonderful. An oasis of deliciousness in NYC.

    • @user-jp7gu5lt4z
      @user-jp7gu5lt4z 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Im just curious, how much is it?

    • @AiLake
      @AiLake 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@user-jp7gu5lt4z Like $125. It is a well-paced, generous meal. Worth the price.

    • @user-jp7gu5lt4z
      @user-jp7gu5lt4z 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@AiLake I was planning to go to NYC, and I think Ive added a place to go XD

  • @divideandconquerasia7051
    @divideandconquerasia7051 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice to see Shokugeki no Soma's reference in almost every Eater Omakase video

  • @TA-pi7qt
    @TA-pi7qt 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did not understand most of it but sure it's an art. Beautiful.

  • @Sweetxy
    @Sweetxy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So seamless...

  • @rc-xv4xq
    @rc-xv4xq 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    don't think I will get full eating that, but I appreciate his attention to details and dedication

  • @LivingSoul16
    @LivingSoul16 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That classy and refine aura that you get.

  • @flyagaric1607
    @flyagaric1607 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Inspirational.

  • @Vi3tKid420
    @Vi3tKid420 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    very useful information.

  • @upahtv
    @upahtv 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is an ART.

  • @gamebred-gannicus2060
    @gamebred-gannicus2060 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am not a vegetarian but this is damn beautiful to watch 😍

  • @cris_here
    @cris_here 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would hate to see a tray filled with such meticulous dedication and time ever returned the least bit leftover

  • @tatthanhthaiba212
    @tatthanhthaiba212 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing.

  • @user-jd9xz6oy1d
    @user-jd9xz6oy1d 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some people are misunderstanding. Shojin cuisine is a recipe that complies with Buddhist laws.
    It does not mean that animals and plants are not killed. Japanese Buddhism views plants as life.

  • @RLomoterenge
    @RLomoterenge 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The three shapes of candies he serves at the end are on his chef coat. Nice touch

  • @Hejirah
    @Hejirah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    more restaurants should adopt the no killing philosophy

  • @calvinchan3847
    @calvinchan3847 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it possible for me to listen the only music in the background? The BGM is awesome!!!!

  • @bertoman1990
    @bertoman1990 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    great work and talent..would love to try it out sometime...this coming from a meat-lover

  • @welqis4047
    @welqis4047 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the philosophy

  • @kholiskholis1533
    @kholiskholis1533 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    perfect

  • @aloloha3672
    @aloloha3672 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful

  • @rcaymond395
    @rcaymond395 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve always wondered how those work. The thing where the chef prepares it in front of you. What if there are many people? Do they serve them all at the same time?

  • @yiutun2149
    @yiutun2149 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like an art work

  • @albundy5228
    @albundy5228 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Impressive!

  • @Ver_behaved
    @Ver_behaved 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Could you put the name of background songs in yr videos ? I really like them especially the first one in this vid.