300 Year EEL Restaurant!! JAPANESE FOOD - Secret Recipe in Yanagawa, Japan!
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YANAGAWA, JAPAN - Welcome to Yanagawa, located on the island of Kyushu in southern Japan. Today is an extra cold day, snowing and so instead of driving we decided to take the train to get to Yanagawa - from Fukuoka it took about an hour.
Yanagawa is a very pleasant town, located along the beautiful Japanese coast, and home to plenty of fresh seafood and something they are most famous for; unagi, or eel. When it comes to Japanese food, Yanagawa is one of the capitals of eel! But first, we took a traditional boat ride through the canal system to enjoy the peace and natural beauty of the town.
Eel restaurant 1: Saraya Fukuryu: goo.gl/maps/qLu4wLXwkWPTdR4ZA
While on the boat ride, I could smell the smoky aroma of eels being grilled and it was almost unbearable, so we decided to try our first eel - and this was a recommendation from our boat captain. The eel was delicious and fresh, caramelized with a sweet soy sauce glaze, and served over rice in a wooden lacquer box. It was my first taste of Yanagawa eel… but more and better coming up!
Total price - 8,150 JPY ($63.48 USD) for 2 boxes
Alien Fish Seafood Shop: goo.gl/maps/3d3KwsGX3Ph8VpC17
Next up we went to a legendary seafood restaurant, more like a seafood market with a restaurant in the back. They had a nice catch, but one of their specialties is alien fish - literally alien fish - something otherworldly which they catch right off the coast of Yanagawa. They recommended some as sashimi and some deep fried. I also tried a number of other dishes, all of which were as fresh as possible and delicious.
Total price - 8,800 JPY ($68.54 USD) for everything
Main eel restaurant: Ganso Motoyoshiya: goo.gl/maps/xDbBq9d63dvNt2GK8
Finally we made it to our main reservation for the main meal of the day and the most highly regarded and renowned Japanese eel restaurant in Yanagawa; Ganso Motoyoshiya. They’ve literally been serving their eel recipe since 1681. I was extremely lucky to have a chance to enter the kitchen to see just how they grill the eels to perfection, dip them into the sauce, grill again, and then place them over rice in a wooden box before steaming it altogether. This style of serving unagi / eel, which is called Unagi no Seiromushi, is unique to Yanagawa and one of the signatures of Ganso Motoyoshiya. I went all out and ordering the biggest set includes 3 types of eel. It was outstanding!
Total price - 21,700 JPY ($157.94 USD), but my set cost 8,200 JPY ($59.71 USD)
Yanagawa is a fantastic town to visit on a day trip from Fukuoka to enjoy the peace of the canals and especially the delicious Yanagawa eels, and quick alien fish sashimi!
Thank you to Visit Kyushu (www.visit-kyushu.com/en/) for helping me organize this food tour.
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Nothing makes a person more proud of their culture like Mark talking about ones cousine. He is so respectfull and the search of the aunthentic and traditional wais to enjoy food make him one of the best food channels ever, better than any TV show.
It’s Cuisine, cousin.
@@jle92708 Sorry, i´m from the basque country and I know basque, spanish, french and english. Sometimes spelling words in english is very hard because diferent syllable have the same sound.
Yea the fact he doesn’t go to Latina America much says a lot of the quality of food there.
@@jle92708 You must be fun at parties, cousin.
People from Alabama are pretty proud of it lol
Honestly, Mark - these Japan episodes are so high level! 🙏 Japanese eel is one of those prized foods that belong in a special category - so delicate, flavorful, rich, and distinct! A true culinary VIP... And these versions looks truly incredible 🥲
He mb no
Indeed, I really enjoy his Japanese episodes
It’s all heathen food for the gentiles.
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10:34 , I had to stifle myself from throwing up there , that looks like something that I would never eat , I would never eat that , how can anyone eat that ? wtf ??
I am Japanese national, but I have been living overseas for many years, and I have never been to Kyushu, nor Shikoku regions, and it is so great to see someone like you travel places which have not been promoted as much as Tokyo and Osaka regions! Unagui loooks amazing, I would love to visit there one day!
TAKE ME WITH YOU
when i saw this video .i really want visit in Japan
Do you think Japanese people eat the same way? Large mouthfuls and the like? Just wondering, I'm from Africa where we eat big cuts of meat but the Japanese food looks so delicate (in an inspiring way)
10:34 , I had to stifle myself from throwing up there , that looks like something that I would never eat , I would never eat that , how can anyone eat that ? wtf ??
I love Japanese food , I love Jepsen but that dish is next level disgusting , raw worm fish with white noodles ???? dude wtf ??????
@@PowrAl Interesting question.I'm Japanese and we usually never tend to eat big cut or heavy amount of food.I think there are several reasons:1)Our stomach is basically small(this applies to other Asian people).2)Aesthetic issues. It is very important in Japanese culture how the things looks so nice.Something massive is just an object and an ingredient and there I find no techniques or elaboration. I am always astonished by thick-sliced fishes on sushi rice of abroad everytime I see on internet🍣,this is fisherman's style not for fancy restaurant.All in all "big" food is thought to be country-style and wild in ways good.I dream of eating big cut meat🥩 but not often and every weekend,just wish it one time in a decade😀.
Mark Wiens is the best food travel guide in the whole wide world.
I am mentally ill
@@oznerolnavi3772 get well soon
He has definitely become legendary, that's for sure!! Love every episode he's done over the past year especially
That's an understatement Mave, he is the absolute dogs Bollocks !
Agree. Gracious, talented human being
I’m sooo glad you came to my home town introducing our amazing food culture in Fukuoka! Eel in Yanagawa, oysters in Itoshima, Yatai food in Tenjin .. AWESOME choices!🙌🙌🙌
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Hello ,
thank you for being my wife
@@mrnoob7077 way to get Japanese Passporto huh
Hi, your hometown is beautiful through his episode. Really peaceful and great food. Love it 👍
Thank you for taking us on your travels! Props to your wife for her great recording, and well behaved child!🎉💐
Mark truly never disappoints. The Japanese series have been awesome so far. Thanks Mark!
I agree 100%.
Love to watch every video of yours...fantastic....
I am Japanese. A lot of foreign people come to japan recently. Unfortunately, they go to McDonald's often. You can see a lot and various restaurant in Japan compared to Europe and US. Please try to go to many restaurants! I think you do not feel uncomfortable form staff in almost all of restaurants , even if you are other countries person. By the way, Unagi is famous and traditional food, so you can see everywhere in Japan. However, I recommend expensive one in a Unagi specialty restaurant, because you may feel fishy in cheap shop.
I hope to one day visit your amazing country and try all of the delicious food! Love from Texas, USA
I’ve been traveling to Japan constantly for years now, sometimes fearing that foreigners will change Japan trying to make it sth solely for themselves and it will not be the same again 😢😢😢
He clearly didn't enjoy the alien fish 😂
He's just too nice to say how he really feels about it
The soft frown said it all, he does not realise he's eating mud skipper.
@@paulsanders3963 exactly. I would try it fried but not raw.
ya and did you happen to catch that the fish was still alive all skinned out on the plate sad the cant dispatch the fish before slicing it up
@@paulsanders3963 exactly I think he got confused or misinformed about which is alien fish and which is something else...in this case a mudskipper which he clearly didn't like raw but did like fried. He seemed to enjoy the actual alien fish a lot but I gotta say those look totally different and it wouldnt have occurred to me to call them BOTH alien fish
@@RichardCook How hungry was the first person that looked at that and thought "food" ?! 😆🤢
Mark, simply, thank you for taking us along 🤌🏽✨
Unagi is my favorite, but that Unagi is a work of art!
Me too - its so delicious. I've really missed it since my visit to Japan
I think Mark-san is the best food travel reporter in the world!! He and his staffs researched wide area and deep information. They find the best restaurant in earch zone.
and he explain the foods in the best words and unbliebable presentation with good edition. He can drow up the best points from each foods and place!!
Agree! It makes every video worth watching!
Japanese people prepares their foods with so much passion. Not just the presentation but the touch of their culture is with it. I never had japanese food that i didnt like..Ive tried many cuisines from other countries as well but nothing compares to Japanese cuisines/foods/dishes.. From their soups to their main courses to their snacks...its all amazing.
You didn't come to India then
@@SHAHNAWAZ32 What makes you say i did not?
@@ochiekitajima3943 because you said that Japanese food is best in the world. Japanese food is basically raw, half cooked food with good presentation. However, India has very wide variety of veg and non veg food made with best spices and care.
I love Mark’s smile and just overall attitude it’s so positive and amazing that it makes me feel happy
It's on my next bucket list.
Thanks for spreading Kyushu to the world.
Japanese eel is soooooo yum, actually one of my all time fave foods
Thanks for triggering my memories of a visit to Fukuoka 20 years ago. It was my first taste of Japan and a week-long exposure to the local foods. I had what was described as the fast-food version of eel. Your description of the experience in your first clip was so reminiscent of my own. I still try to order Eel Don at every opportunity here in the US, but it is never quite the same as my memory of Japan!
Japan is so beautiful
I love Japan! I was there in 2017 and enjoyed lots of sushi, ramen, Japanese tea, beautiful manicured gardens, and parks, and even bought beer at vending machines, lol😜, and everything in between - not to mention the place is so clean. I'm really looking forward to going back again. 🙏
10:34 , I had to stifle myself from throwing up there , that looks like something that I would never eat , I would never eat that , how can anyone eat that ? wtf ??
I love Japanese food , I love Japan and stuff but that dish is next level disgusting , raw worm fish with white noodles ???? dude wtf ?????? Dude that fish is disgusting
It might be disgusting 🤮 to you but for Japanese culture that’s delicacy.
Something about watching Mark Wiens vlogs just cures my soul
I just want to teleport myself back to Japan so I can eat everything! I love the preparation and taste of Japanese eel.
Thank you for showing us the world. The boat ride so pretty. Japan is beautiful 🌻
I love most seafood, but have never wanted to try eel, until now. Mark's promotional value is unmatched.
Just ate lunch now I’m hungry again. Always a pleasure to watch Mark.
Mark, love your videos. I been watching for long time and appreciate your videos. You inspire me to try new food
Aw! I love eels! Thank you Mark! Now, I need to make a trip to Japan again just to eat all the yummy good food! 👍👍😋😋
Ì love how Japan is a mix of village n city without struggling. So peaceful, still modern
I've been watching Mark for years now, and it's good to see him look healthy again. There were some point in time that Mark looks really sick, but still has the enthusiasm to make videos for his viewers. Thanks for all the effort in your videos Mark and more blessings to come for you and your family.
Motoyoshiya is my all-time number 1 favorite unagi restaurant! I am sooooo glad that you went there
It's on my bucket list now 😅
It is really interesting how Japanese cuisine is so centered around different textures assembled together. It creates a situation where each bite from your chopsticks, must be assembled as well. Loving this series.
I have been following your videos for a long time Mark. When I was about to come to Thailand, it was your videos that gave me an insight into the food and culture of the place. Good to see you growing! You never know that you could be helping so many people in a way.
That alien fish 😳 🫣 ... once again, Mark is leading the way 🤣
I could say unagi kabayaki is my favourite Japanese dish. Great videos, Mark!!! Greetings from Barcelona, Spain 🖖😊
10:34 , I had to stifle myself from throwing up there , that looks like something that I would never eat , I would never eat that , how can anyone eat that ? wtf ??
I love Japanese food , I love Jepsen but that dish is next level disgusting , raw worm fish with white noodles ???? dude wtf ?????? Dude that fish is disgusting
That eel box looks amazingly good! I definitely wanna try it. WOW!
I know I'm going to learn a lot from this video. Thank you for sharing this with us. You, your family and everybody watching have an amazingly beautiful day and evening.
as a 95 year old guy who ate there back in 1681, i can confirm that it's the same recipe until now.
Your way of seeing the world is so awesome. I really enjoy every minute of it!
Usually a Red box contains something sweet! But then that lid comes off and reveals that mouth watering eel with the steaming rice under it! 😋
Another remarkable and unique food tour! Thank you Mark Weins✌
This series is turning out to be one of the best ones @Mark Wiens 😘
Agree! It's top-notch!
Really? It's just eel. He's done way better series than this.
@khobe Briant for someone who has never eaten something even close to this ..this is heaven 😁. I meant this whole Japan series of course including this video 🙌
@@shyamsharma8646Very so agree. If you ever had a chance to indulge in such excellence you can truly understand the privilege of this fine dining per taken.
For sure
Thank you for a very nice video about a 300 year old eel restaurant👍
Mark you just amaze me with the foods that you eat the people you meet, a true ambassador for food and most of all the cultures. Love you and your family-California USA. ❤❤❤
I lived for 5 years in Japan - these videos make me remind me everything!!!!
Thank you Mark! I love your videos!
Eel is my favourite fish . In the south of Italy we eat it in two ways. Or in tomato sauce made with olive oil garlic (and fresh parsley in the plate) with spaghetti usually around Xmas or in the oven with potatoes, a dash of olive oil, bay leaves black pepper and lemon. Also sometimes grilled when the eel is very big.
Have you tried smoked eel? It's really good. So rich though. I've had it in the UK and amsterdam.
i think I didn't try but i might have. I'm sure it must be really good
The way Mark describes the food makes me want to try it. Of course I live in the middle of the country so we won’t have anything like this. Mark makes you want to be adventurous with your food. Thank you Mark for sharing this culture it looks and sounds delicious 😋 The editing of the video is incredible and beautiful.
Another amazing journal. Thank you Mark for this amazing vlog. Almost could taste the food! Love from The Netherlands/ Europe
Mark you have the best happy face when it's good. Your show is one of the best food shows available!! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.
As a fellow unagi lover I'm envious
Hi Mark! Amazing to see how much your son has grown since the last videos I saw.
I very much enjoyed the introduction by canal.
Japanese woodwork is so beautiful.
As always, a beautiful and insightful video ❤!!. Regarding the surroundings, I am always amazed by how the Japanese manage to have a wooden table, a rock and maybe a flower look like they're telling an entire story. Classy!
One of the Best food TH-camrs I ever see. I can't believe Sometimes how much I do Enjoy watching you describe every single detail in every bite you take. It makes your mind transport to the place where you are at the moment.
I love Mark Wiens, so humble and respectful of other cultures, doesn’t condescend or patronise and no hint of cynicism and slight disdain like in one other food channel I know!
Badmouthing other TH-camrs while fangirling the most peaceful food TH-camr is 🤣. Be more like Mark Wiens, Miss Norah. 🤪
I started following him for his series of Japanese cuisine, I would like to visit Japan because it is a beautiful and peaceful country.
Wonderful👏Yanagawa is the best place to eat eel in Kyushu👍
Thank you for coming to my country😆Japanese Name of the two alien fish👇
10:01 "Mu Tsu Go Ro" Boleophthalmus pectinirostris.
10:05 "Wa Ra Su Bo" Odontamblyopus lacepedii.
"mudskipper" and some type of "goby"
Your Japanese vlogs are amazing. The way you portray and talk about the food, makes our mouth water 😋
the eel looks so good when you showed it. I've had it a few times and its always been good. I can't wait to see what you eat next along with where your going to next. Best wishes to you and the family!
Hopefully one day I will make it to Japan thanks for the reviews Mark ! I love eel!
Omg think Imma vomit
Awesome job mark.
Love your vlogs. It feels like i am in Japan.
Cheers mate
Mark's natural zest & enthusiasm, that he projects into every presentation, makes it easy to understand why he has nearly 10M subscibers.
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Visit my Chinal For Pakistani street
I love Japanese food! ❣️🌸"Gyoza" and "Tempura" 😋👌
I love ice cream when it's cold outside :). Mark I love seeing you and your family together in this simple video, I hope you all went to a onsen to rest, the last few videos seem like they were intense. I am praying for you all for rest and family time together as well as great food in beautiful Yanagawa.
Exquisite combos and layout on a table. Wonderful experience! Great weekend!
I’m going to Japan next April mark. Making my list! I do love eel. Thx for always taking us along. Btw I love your ghost pepper powder! So good!!
I love the way they plate the eel dish.Amazing in a box.So much tasty dishes.Looks so yummy and delicious.Love almost all your videos.Keep on making them because you have an avid fan.Blessings from Toronto Canada.
The Japanese tours are by far my favorite 😍
Hi Mark I’m just enjoying these videos so over the top!keep up the good work I am loving it,because I can’t travel to other countries so expensive watching your videos is next best thing so thank you for sharing ❤😊
I'm your fans since 10K subscribers🤭 I know You've been to Japan four times to film videos. Every single time is amazing! No dull moment in Japan videos. I wish you doing this every year 🤣
I love grilled unagi, it is one of the foods I love eating. There use to be a market here in Honolulu, Hawaii that sells it in a bento bowl but they stopped a few years back. The unagi was pretty good but wasn't as perfect as what is shown in this vid. This just make my bucket list even longer. =P
Wow my highschool neighborhood was filmed by Mark Wiens.. Wakamatsuya is also really good restaurant for Eel and loved by locals. love this video!!
Always a pleasure to watch Marks channels.
Yeah these Japan videos I concur are great! I try to stay adventurous but would I do that raw alien fish 😅 not sure. But that eel, rice, and sushi all looked phenomenal! Great vid man..💙
Mark! I can't stand you right now 😜. A whole town dedicated to Unagi! And being serenaded on a canal ride. Stupendous! All the different ways of preparation! If you haven't guessed by now Unagi is one of my very favorite foods. And the alien fish is a new one on me. Your videos are fabulous. Always something new and eye opening! Kudos 👏 Bless you and your crew 💗 Blessings to All 🙏 Kiss your little boy for me 😍
I was jealous of the serenading too 🤣 and the eel too, of course!
Mark I want to personally thank you for your travels and sharing some of the culture and influence that we don’t get to see your day today. God bless you.
What a beautiful place..wow Mark! So beautiful and peaceful. And you’re right it would be stunning in the summer but it’s very beautiful now. The food looks absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing!❤
japan is a special place with so much lore and Honor! such a beautiful and gorgeous islands. the peace and harmony from that place. at the end of my life i want to journey into Japan and live the rest of my days over!
Quick question @markwiens ; What is the best thing you have ever eaten? Is there a video of that?
Good question indeed!
Wish more people showed the same love and respect for different cultures like this man . Love watching this with my daughter thank giving us the opportunity and experience
Love the fact that many food vloggers being carnivorous, Mark weins still having a strong indulgence with seafood❤love the videos where he shows some of the best and freshest seafood in the world❤
Unagi means complete awareness of your surroundings 🧐
Total awareness but you got it dude 👍🏾
COVID 3.0 🤦🏾♂️
Always wanted to try this Mark 👌
Thanks for breaking it down for us 😀
Living the dream. Always so happy to see your travels video. Makes my day
Gets boring when Its the exact same reaction no matter what he eats,Seen it before ..
Another delicious episode from Japan, so beautifully crafted I can taste the Eel with my eyes........
Teşekkürler. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to watch so many different tastes and cultures.
This one was awesome! Eel don is one of my favorite items and I didn't know they covered the rice in the sauce like that too. Thanks for sharing this :)
I need to visit here. Food looks amazing and so the city. Thank you Mark.
I like the vocabulary you use when you describe the food and places. Learning new words.
Favourite series so far. So jealous the food looks amazing 🙌🏼
I think I wanna go there myself sometime. Looks like such a nice and quiet place. And that eel looks delicious!
Looking forward to next year, planning my Japan trip to Fukuoka and looks like I'll also have a quick trip to Yanagawa.
Thank You Mark ! It´s so beautiful, how you are enthused reportet over the people, countrires and meals you have met. Ilove Your reports !
Again lovely jolly viewing Mark Weins Food travel from Japan.
Thanks for the travels of Japan as we are hoping this year to take a cruise departing from there.
No one can explain different notes of food like you 🙏🏼
I appreciate the content mark. I hope all is well. Take care.
You are the best Food Vlogger !!! Mahalo Mark we have been watching you for many years !!!
Always enjoy watching mark eat the best food around the world
Mark and Ying, thanks for spot lighting Yanagawa, Japan! Anothere wonderful town for me and my wife to visit in the near future. We love the local eel dishes in Southern Ca., but your video looks so much more authentic and yummy. Gracias! Vjet Sevilla.