Just read the list on your blog and I'm so excited!! I think this will be the perfect solution for my partner and I when we go in November - all the kinds of dishes we want to try in all the places we want to go to, lol. I'm so grateful right now, I thought I was going to have to make exceptions or just eat side dishes or drag him to veggie places (he doesn't need meat every day, but he certainly doesn't want to miss out on things like tonkatsu or karaage either). You're awesome! Eagerly awaiting an autumn update for the pop-up café list, hehe
Excellent, I'm so glad to hear that! I was really worried when I first went to Japan too. It is difficult if you're wandering the streets looking at menus (especially when you're hungry!), so the best way is to take a list with you of places you know you can eat. I made the list with Japanese food in mind - you can usually find veggie options at curry places or Italian, but in Japan you want to try Japanese food! If you go to one 100% veggie place, I'd recommend T's TanTan, their golden sesame ramen's the best!
4:47 It's a scum remover. Scum would float on the surface of the soup due to meats. Scoop the scum up with the tool then wash it out in the pot of water. That's the reason why the tool is served with a pot of water.
Reminds me of Chinese hot pot - fantastic thing to eat when its really cold outside. We didnt get the chance to do Shabu shabu when were there, but we did do all you can eat yakiniku…definitely value for money and something we cant get as cheap here in australia…and as you said once you know how to do it, its super easy…and i absolutely love their touchpad/ipad system that they have in a lot of restaurants now….makes it so much easier!
Glad you tried all you can eat yakiniku! I'm liking the touchscreens too - it's fun, an easy way to order and less intimidating if you don't speak Japanese. It's great how there are pictures on so many menus too, so you know what you're getting!
Yes, the "rishiri kelp" broth that I had is vegan. The broth that Phil had (with the spices floating in it) seemed like it may also have been vegan but it's difficult to be sure sometimes. It didn't smell of meat or fish at all. There's a list of the broths here - note that the soy milk broth looks vegan but it's made with bonito (fish), so you're safest sticking with the kelp stock! www.onyasai.com/menu/menu-odashi.php
It's so yummy! 🤤 I love Shabu-shabu, too. 🥰 I'm not a vegetarian, but Shabu-shabu is good because I can eat a lot of vegetables. 👍 It's very healthy. 😚
1:35 The Kanji "sen" in "on-sen" means "spring" as you mentioned but the Kanji "sen" in "sen-to" means "money" or "cash". Those "sen" have different meanings even if they have the same pronunciation/Hiragana reading.
@@cakeswithfaces Onsen = 温泉 = 温(On) + 泉(sen) = 温(warm) + 泉(spring), rather than cold one. On the other hand: Sento = 銭湯 = 銭(Sen) + 湯(to) = 銭(cash) + 湯(hot water) = The place where you need cash when you soak in the hot water there = "Paid bathhouse", is made as the opposite word for "Onsen" where place in nature so free of charge to soak in.
In Switzerland we have a similar dish, which we call "Fondue chinoise". We cook thinly sliced meat, shrimps, veggies, mushrooms etc. in a hotpot filled with broth, and before eating them, we dip them into one of several sauces, which are usually made with mayo and with some flavours like chili, garlic and fresh herbs, curry powder etc. When we are finished eating, we are very full, and like to enjoy a bowl full of the broth, with a poached egg inside. The broth has taken all the flavours of the foods cooked in it, and its actually a good way to digest this quite heavy meal.
The price we paid (mentioned in the video) is for two people, all you can eat. Otherwise you can see some of the individual prices on the menu in the video. Sukiyaki usually has a sweeter broth than shabu shabu.
Its basically the same kind of dish, but in sukiyaki its broth mixed with soja sauce, and you get raw eggs where you can dip your cooked meat in before you eat it. Shabu Shabu is only broth, and you dont get the raw egg. Boths are really tasty.
When I'm in Japan, I try and eat as much Japanese food as possible, to make the most of the local, authentic cuisine, so I don't know much about where to get the best falafels or Mexican food, sorry!
Just read the list on your blog and I'm so excited!! I think this will be the perfect solution for my partner and I when we go in November - all the kinds of dishes we want to try in all the places we want to go to, lol. I'm so grateful right now, I thought I was going to have to make exceptions or just eat side dishes or drag him to veggie places (he doesn't need meat every day, but he certainly doesn't want to miss out on things like tonkatsu or karaage either).
You're awesome! Eagerly awaiting an autumn update for the pop-up café list, hehe
Excellent, I'm so glad to hear that! I was really worried when I first went to Japan too. It is difficult if you're wandering the streets looking at menus (especially when you're hungry!), so the best way is to take a list with you of places you know you can eat. I made the list with Japanese food in mind - you can usually find veggie options at curry places or Italian, but in Japan you want to try Japanese food! If you go to one 100% veggie place, I'd recommend T's TanTan, their golden sesame ramen's the best!
4:47 It's a scum remover. Scum would float on the surface of the soup due to meats. Scoop the scum up with the tool then wash it out in the pot of water. That's the reason why the tool is served with a pot of water.
I've seen them in shops too, and in Japanese cooking videos!
@@cakeswithfaces And of course, you can also use the tool to salvage something/food from the bottom of the soup pot :)
Reminds me of Chinese hot pot - fantastic thing to eat when its really cold outside. We didnt get the chance to do Shabu shabu when were there, but we did do all you can eat yakiniku…definitely value for money and something we cant get as cheap here in australia…and as you said once you know how to do it, its super easy…and i absolutely love their touchpad/ipad system that they have in a lot of restaurants now….makes it so much easier!
Glad you tried all you can eat yakiniku! I'm liking the touchscreens too - it's fun, an easy way to order and less intimidating if you don't speak Japanese. It's great how there are pictures on so many menus too, so you know what you're getting!
I’ll look to see if there re my vegetable Doshi shops near me in Hiroshima thanks
It's very rare - this is one of the only ones I've come across so far, so all recommendations are appreciated! :-)
it's great to have you back in Japan! @@cakeswithfaces
Shabu is awesome 😋
Glad you enjoyed it too! It's fun to cook your own!
Awesome video! Do you know if the broth is vegan?
Yes, the "rishiri kelp" broth that I had is vegan. The broth that Phil had (with the spices floating in it) seemed like it may also have been vegan but it's difficult to be sure sometimes. It didn't smell of meat or fish at all. There's a list of the broths here - note that the soy milk broth looks vegan but it's made with bonito (fish), so you're safest sticking with the kelp stock! www.onyasai.com/menu/menu-odashi.php
Awesome job Amy thumb up.
Thank you!
It's so yummy! 🤤
I love Shabu-shabu, too. 🥰
I'm not a vegetarian, but Shabu-shabu is good because I can eat a lot of vegetables. 👍
It's very healthy. 😚
Sometimes in Japan I feel like it's difficult to get enough vegetables when you're eating out!
I wonder do they supply forks as I’m no good with chopsticks. 5:55
I didn't see any forks, but I also didn't ask. Maybe take one with you if you need one.
1:35 The Kanji "sen" in "on-sen" means "spring" as you mentioned but the Kanji "sen" in "sen-to" means "money" or "cash". Those "sen" have different meanings even if they have the same pronunciation/Hiragana reading.
Shows what I know! 😅 I'm still a beginner at kanji,, but I like it when words make sense. Thanks for the explanation.
@@cakeswithfaces
Onsen =
温泉 =
温(On) + 泉(sen) =
温(warm) + 泉(spring), rather than cold one.
On the other hand:
Sento =
銭湯 =
銭(Sen) + 湯(to) =
銭(cash) + 湯(hot water) =
The place where you need cash when you soak in the hot water there =
"Paid bathhouse", is made as the opposite word for "Onsen" where place in nature so free of charge to soak in.
Do you drink the shabu shabu broth or is that weird?
Yes you can drink it if you want to! :-)
In Switzerland we have a similar dish, which we call "Fondue chinoise". We cook thinly sliced meat, shrimps, veggies, mushrooms etc. in a hotpot filled with broth, and before eating them, we dip them into one of several sauces, which are usually made with mayo and with some flavours like chili, garlic and fresh herbs, curry powder etc. When we are finished eating, we are very full, and like to enjoy a bowl full of the broth, with a poached egg inside. The broth has taken all the flavours of the foods cooked in it, and its actually a good way to digest this quite heavy meal.
@@swissfoodie3542 That sounds delicious!
I don't like shabu shabu but I like vegetables. I think I'd love On-Yasai!
They have plenty of vegetables! Always feel like I don't get enough veggies in Japan!
@@cakeswithfaces Veggies taste so good! Hope there's some place where it's warm and not too populated enough to have much more vegetables oooh
thx for vegan option, id a full vegan around id shop there , but they can be rare, ethic still not cheap and stnadard
It can be tricky being vegan or vegetarian, but it's do-able if you do some research! :-)
That would be a great way to spend an evening with a bunch of friends. PS Do you know where Philip got his cap.? It looks really nice.
It's fun to cook your own at your table! :-) Phil's cap's from Tokidoki, it's a collab with Aggretsuko.
I'd love to try this! Do you have to reserve tables much in Japan or can you just show up?
I just turned up. This year in Japan restaurants seemed a LOT busier though for some reason, so I'd recommend eating early to avoid a wait.
Where can you pick up a train stamp book? Daiso or Donki?
I got mine from Neko Neko Post (run by Sharla in Japan & her friend Ushka): www.nekonekopost.com/shop/product/4724788271
yeah I'm trusted to cook my own meat like that
It's your own responsibility! 😝
Shabu-Shabu is much different than Sukiyaki. Is there a price for Shabu-Shabu?
The price we paid (mentioned in the video) is for two people, all you can eat. Otherwise you can see some of the individual prices on the menu in the video. Sukiyaki usually has a sweeter broth than shabu shabu.
Its basically the same kind of dish, but in sukiyaki its broth mixed with soja sauce, and you get raw eggs where you can dip your cooked meat in before you eat it. Shabu Shabu is only broth, and you dont get the raw egg. Boths are really tasty.
Can you do a video on tokyo vlog best falafels or Mexican food on TH-cam thank
You please soon 😊
When I'm in Japan, I try and eat as much Japanese food as possible, to make the most of the local, authentic cuisine, so I don't know much about where to get the best falafels or Mexican food, sorry!
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