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Brother Paolo I really appreciate your hardwork that you bring such awesome videos, I have a special request for you , can you please make a video on some halal shopes in Japan that we muslims can go to enjoy japanese cuisine ❤️🍡🍙.. I do appreciate it Thank you Brother Paolo..❤️
The chef being up front about "Oh, it constantly burns me and my hands are hot, but you gotta look the part!" is so nice to see. No matter the food, once you're adding sauce you're saying goodbye to your arm hair and constantly getting nicked :p
Dear Paolo As a huge fan of Japanese culture and culinary, It is always a relief whenever I watch your video sir. As we all know, there has been a major earthquake at Noto area and as a result, the number of tourists in Kanazawa prefecture has dropped dramatically. So in my opinion it would be great if you film about Kanazawa for your next video. I hope it will give an inspiration for those who are planning to visit Japan
I went to Kanazawa recently and I did notice there were a lot less foreigners there compared to other cities I visited. Such a shame as Kanazawa is a beautiful city and definitely one of the highlights of my trip to Japan!
@@abrararifify Kanazawa is beautiful. I just bought a winter house there. I hope not many tourists know about Kanazawa ..I absolutely sick and tired seeing tourists everywhere here in Tokyo.
That's sad to hear. Where do you live? Where I live I work to live, not live to work. I.e., spending valuable time with kids related things are prioritized.
@@jellygoo in my experience working in restaurants 12 years, most restaurant owners work twice the hours of someone who works for somebody else at a "regular job". Literally 70+ hour work-weeks are common for the owners
just came back from Sapporo and ate the most delicious Unagi at a restaurant locals go to (no foreigners, everything in Japanese), only open for lunch. it was sooooooooo crispy on the outside but soft inside. i love Unagi,
The ingredients down to the charcoal are so well thought out. Quite impressive how the owner still makes time to be the president of the PTA for both his children. Hope his son keeps the legacy going. The unagi looks so tasty!
Unagi is always one of the most expensive options at any given Japanese restaurant overseas. Now I can see why! The preparation and work behind the scenes just shows how valuable it is, not to mention.. tasty!!! I highly recommend an Unagi rice bowl! One of my favorite Japanese dishes by far!
Awesome video as always Paolo. This day in the life video at multi generation family owned businesses are truly amazing and the food is amazingly delicious and the people are always so friendly. Thank for sharing this glimpse into traditional Japanese cuisine.
This is my Friday routine at the gym looking for Paolo’s video. Another great one to enjoy and appreciate Japan. Thank you for this great content. God bless. 💪🏽🙏🏽
when i saw him, i thought, he is not a japanese as indonesian, i can say he will easily pass as indonesian or any southeast asian ethic groups and it click perfectly when we know he is from myanmar. of course
I always look forward to seeing these videos. They are brilliant to watch. Thank you for making them and thank you to the restaurant for allowing you to film them.
My daughter is a fan of yours who loves Japanese & Chinese culture. She pointed me too your channel to help me understand abit about the culture and I honestly enjoy your content.
I didn't realise so much prep went into making unagi, but it makes sense since it's such a unique but still very Japanese taste. This shop is definitely going on my list for my next Japan trip!
At every moment I wish I was there the unagi looked so delicious and the staff seemed so friendly I wanted to be there preparing, serving, and eating the food. Please keep going for hundreds of years.
I’m so happy you uploaded this video while im in Japan!!! Thank you for sharing many restaurants in the past and they are all really good!!! Keep it up!!!! And thank you again you really help travelers like myself appreciate food a lot more
I always wondered how they cook unagi. I assumed it was smoked because of the taste but now, thanks to you, I've learned that's grilled, steamed and charcoal grilled. Wow! 🤗😁💖
I know we shouldn’t praise dads for being parents but I was still very happy to hear the owner is the PTA president and involved. I rarely saw any dad in anything that wasn’t sports growing up so it just makes me happy. My dad would never.
It really doesn't feel like your typical Japanese workplace, the atmosphere is so chill and it shows on the workers to, the owner is clearly doing a great job preserving his family heritage.
Love these behind the counter videos Paolo. I tried Okonomiyaki in the restaurant you featured in your video last year and it was glorious. Hopefully I can return to Tokyo again to try this Unagi. Greetings from Scotland.
I'm going to Japan later this year and really want to try eel since I didn't last time I was there. I'm definitely making note of this restaurant! Thanks Paolo!
I LOVE UNAGI!!!! I wish we had places where I live that served it, 100% going here when I finally can go back to Japan! More people need to try it, its delicious
Unagi, Sukiyaki and Okomiyaki are also underrated. It’s definitely a must for anyone visiting Japan to try these under the fresher ingredients crafted by masters 👌 don’t sleep on these people 👏
I’m from the uk. Many years ago I took a trip to a place called Beaumaris, which is on the coast of the Welsh island of Anglesey. The town has an ancient castle with a moat. I only post because on this occasion I remember the moat was seething with eels, squirming and turning over each other. I’ve always assumed it was breeding season. I’ve visited once or twice since but never seen that again.
7:30 He's only 36! 😮 Dang! He must eat well and be active because he looks younger for sure. Nice skill on the eel as well, he's quick! I have never tried eel and I don't know if it would be something I'd like but the fresher the better for sure.
Wearing a kimono while also wearing an iwatch!? Did anyone else notice this? Perfectly sums up modern Japan as a mix of the traditional and the modern.
I’m so mad, I stayed in Nihombashi in the 2nd half of our Japan trip & didn’t know this place existed down the same street as our hotel! I’m definitely going to try this out when I go back later this year!
I love unagi SOOOO much. It's really hands down my favourite dish. I had a local place that had great unagi and went there several times a week. That's when i discovered I have an intolerance to umami which unagi is PACKED full of. It's bad, my intestines swell up and go rock hard, so bad I can't even walk. So how I can't even eat my all time favourite dish, but I make an exception for a day when I'm in Japan, it's worth the pain. I have to go glutamate free for at n least 2 weeks before i go to Japan because ALL their food is umami 😅, especially unagi.
Absolutely fascinating and compelling insights. Thank you for all the work and the editing which was on point - again !! Hello from Auckland, New Zealand - stay well and positive : - )
Growing up in Ireland we used to catch and eat river eels. We'd cook them different, just cleaned and prepped then fried on a skillet with some salt and butter.
Please keep on doing this series … it’s what hooked me up with your channel Paolo …. Cheers for your great content… and hard work… you are one of the reason I love Japan … 🤌🏻🤌🏻🎉🎉🎉💜💜
I went to the number 1 Michelin eel shop in tokyo and didn't really much care for eel before that. When I left it became one of my favorite meals of all time, dear lord was that good
I’m vegetarian and haven’t eaten meat in over 20 years and I swear even I was looking at that thinking “so I could go to Japan… and I mean, its a once in a lifetime opportunity…”
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Brother Paolo I really appreciate your hardwork that you bring such awesome videos, I have a special request for you , can you please make a video on some halal shopes in Japan that we muslims can go to enjoy japanese cuisine ❤️🍡🍙..
I do appreciate it Thank you Brother Paolo..❤️
is the sakura prodict halal ???? no wine no pork fat ??
I hope you and your family are safe after tsunami alarm.
The chef being up front about "Oh, it constantly burns me and my hands are hot, but you gotta look the part!" is so nice to see. No matter the food, once you're adding sauce you're saying goodbye to your arm hair and constantly getting nicked :p
Same! Food always tastes better when you know the chef has had to experience pain and discomfort 🤤
@@halfcupofsun3760 wtf
@@halfcupofsun3760 bruh
So true, i used to be a prep cook and work the fryer. still have the burn marks on my arms as a reminder of my 1st job
Dear Paolo
As a huge fan of Japanese culture and culinary, It is always a relief whenever I watch your video sir. As we all know, there has been a major earthquake at Noto area and as a result, the number of tourists in Kanazawa prefecture has dropped dramatically. So in my opinion it would be great if you film about Kanazawa for your next video. I hope it will give an inspiration for those who are planning to visit Japan
That's sad, I didn't know that. I spent a few days in Kanazawa and absolutely loved it. The people there were super friendly.
I went to Kanazawa recently and I did notice there were a lot less foreigners there compared to other cities I visited. Such a shame as Kanazawa is a beautiful city and definitely one of the highlights of my trip to Japan!
@@abrararifify Kanazawa is beautiful. I just bought a winter house there. I hope not many tourists know about Kanazawa ..I absolutely sick and tired seeing tourists everywhere here in Tokyo.
@@azabujuban-hito8085 actual japanese disagree 🤣
Unagi's so underrated outside Japan. It's easily one of the very best things you can eat that's traditionally Japanese
Outside of Japan the quality is just not there imo. It's not on the same level so that is a large part of it.
Agreed. I love having eel when i can.
Wish there's a Unagi restaurant in the US.
Agree, sushi, ramen are everywhere but not a single unagi 😂
Outside of Asia you meant ? In my country everyone love eel meat and it's quite of expensive compares to beef or chicken.
"Your bed head is on camera"
Okay when he mentioned it being like a second family, that was very accurate haha. Super adorable.
The owner is a cool dad, he still involve in his kids' school. Most working/busy parents even find it hard to attend PTA's meetings
🙄 they are lazy
Well... most aren't their own bosses.
That's sad to hear. Where do you live?
Where I live I work to live, not live to work. I.e., spending valuable time with kids related things are prioritized.
@@jellygoo in my experience working in restaurants 12 years, most restaurant owners work twice the hours of someone who works for somebody else at a "regular job". Literally 70+ hour work-weeks are common for the owners
Hey Paolo maybe an idea to put all these behind the counter restaurants in one Google map. Would be great for when I'm in Tokyo to visit a few!
He has maps for neighborhoods on his website. Indeed, one google map would be more useful!
"Your bed head is on camera." is a weirdly hard roast LOL
Lol, it's like having a mom at work
She's not wrong, dude was looking like he's about to try out for A Flock of Seagulls or something
What does that mean?@@A_Balanced_Breakfast
@@user-op8fg3ny3j Do they not have Google where you live?
@@A_Balanced_Breakfast "A Flock of Seagulls are an English new wave band formed in Liverpool in 1979." - Google
That blonde Guy casually laughing about being a functional alcoholic is quite funny 😂
And a cheater too :/
he is not cheating tho its different in japan bro :D@@dharkann
@@dharkann probably in a sexless marriage
its just getting his willy wet /s
Attól még megcsalás csak mert a japánoknal más a kultúra@@atillabasol888
Japanese cuisine. Can’t get enough! It’s splendid in every way.
just came back from Sapporo and ate the most delicious Unagi at a restaurant locals go to (no foreigners, everything in Japanese), only open for lunch. it was sooooooooo crispy on the outside but soft inside. i love Unagi,
The ingredients down to the charcoal are so well thought out. Quite impressive how the owner still makes time to be the president of the PTA for both his children. Hope his son keeps the legacy going. The unagi looks so tasty!
Unagi is always one of the most expensive options at any given Japanese restaurant overseas. Now I can see why! The preparation and work behind the scenes just shows how valuable it is, not to mention.. tasty!!! I highly recommend an Unagi rice bowl! One of my favorite Japanese dishes by far!
... not to mention *tasty. No need for fullstops mid-sentence.
@@einundsiebenziger5488 They're bot comments
The main factor is the price of eel. Wild eel was massively overfished in the late 90s and stocks are still recovering
Paolo, you've always been dedicated and committed in providing us useful content. Keep it up.
Awesome video as always Paolo. This day in the life video at multi generation family owned businesses are truly amazing and the food is amazingly delicious and the people are always so friendly. Thank for sharing this glimpse into traditional Japanese cuisine.
This is my Friday routine at the gym looking for Paolo’s video. Another great one to enjoy and appreciate Japan. Thank you for this great content. God bless. 💪🏽🙏🏽
Shoutout to the Burmese chef! Fellow Burmese here too. There are a lot of Burmese immigrants working different careers around Japan!
when i saw him, i thought, he is not a japanese
as indonesian, i can say he will easily pass as indonesian or any southeast asian ethic groups
and it click perfectly when we know he is from myanmar. of course
I always love getting to see a glimpse of life in Japan. Thanks for these high quality videos!
I absolutely love your behind the counter, I get really excited whenever you post a new video. I've watched all your videos. Keep up the great work❤
Your attitude and professionalism really make your vids far ahead of so many similar channels out there. I appreciate it!
I always look forward to seeing these videos. They are brilliant to watch. Thank you for making them and thank you to the restaurant for allowing you to film them.
My daughter is a fan of yours who loves Japanese & Chinese culture. She pointed me too your channel to help me understand abit about the culture and I honestly enjoy your content.
I didn't realise so much prep went into making unagi, but it makes sense since it's such a unique but still very Japanese taste. This shop is definitely going on my list for my next Japan trip!
Will keep this in mind when friends and I go to Japan for the first time this fall.
Oh, that sounds like fun! It will be cooler weather and the trees will be changing to Autumn.
Thank you so much for covering unagi! Not enough people cover it, and it's easily one of my favorite japanese foods.
Wow Thank you! ありがとうございます❗️うなぎ大好き❤I love eels.
At every moment I wish I was there the unagi looked so delicious and the staff seemed so friendly I wanted to be there preparing, serving, and eating the food. Please keep going for hundreds of years.
I love Unagi, Thanks for taking us behind the scenes!
I’m so happy you uploaded this video while im in Japan!!! Thank you for sharing many restaurants in the past and they are all really good!!! Keep it up!!!! And thank you again you really help travelers like myself appreciate food a lot more
I always wondered how they cook unagi. I assumed it was smoked because of the taste but now, thanks to you, I've learned that's grilled, steamed and charcoal grilled. Wow!
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Each individual must thoroughly perform their own tasks, and when these efforts are coordinated, the best work is achieved.
You shoud do "A Day in the Life of a Japanese Veterinarian" i think it would be very entertaining
I know we shouldn’t praise dads for being parents but I was still very happy to hear the owner is the PTA president and involved. I rarely saw any dad in anything that wasn’t sports growing up so it just makes me happy. My dad would never.
It really doesn't feel like your typical Japanese workplace, the atmosphere is so chill and it shows on the workers to, the owner is clearly doing a great job preserving his family heritage.
Such a healing and entertaining series!
Going to Japan this summer, will definitely check this place out!
Love these behind the counter videos Paolo. I tried Okonomiyaki in the restaurant you featured in your video last year and it was glorious. Hopefully I can return to Tokyo again to try this Unagi.
Greetings from Scotland.
Just seeing how they do things in different kitchens around Japan is so interesting even if I have never had the food
I'm going to Japan later this year and really want to try eel since I didn't last time I was there. I'm definitely making note of this restaurant! Thanks Paolo!
I love how Paolo with few asks can get the people so personal with their story
I LOVE UNAGI!!!!
I wish we had places where I live that served it, 100% going here when I finally can go back to Japan!
More people need to try it, its delicious
We love your work Paulo! Keep it up 👍
Unagi, Sukiyaki and Okomiyaki are also underrated. It’s definitely a must for anyone visiting Japan to try these under the fresher ingredients crafted by masters 👌 don’t sleep on these people 👏
6:35 bro got mini buster sword 😂😂
I was waiting for this the whole week, LET'S GO PAOLOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I’ve been looking for a good unagi spot for my Tokyo trip next week. Thank you Paolo!
Another great Behind the Counter video! Thank you!
Just got to try this place and it’s so delicious! The sashimi app was delectable. And the eel had a soft and sweet bite to it! I would come again.
The eel meal looks superb and makes me hungry already. So nice to see everyone works seamlessly and close like a family.
めっちゃ映像が綺麗です。
Watching this during fasting,its like torture.hehhee.the unagi looks plump and delicous.
So good
Sadly eel is haram isn't it? Since it's predatory and doesn't have scales
@@BanhChui1968sweas far as I know, anything that lives underwater is not haram, except for those that live both under and above water like frogs.
no they are halal @@BanhChui1968swe
@@BanhChui1968sweits halal, even shark is halal
I’m from the uk. Many years ago I took a trip to a place called Beaumaris, which is on the coast of the Welsh island of Anglesey. The town has an ancient castle with a moat. I only post because on this occasion I remember the moat was seething with eels, squirming and turning over each other. I’ve always assumed it was breeding season. I’ve visited once or twice since but never seen that again.
Leave Paolo alone, he's doing amazing for having more than one channel. Appreciating the videos he has time to post.
Always glad to see a Paolo upload. It's like I'm watching my favorite T.V. Series! Please continue your work with much prosperity and longevity.
This is one of the cleaner eating places you have shown us. I am impressed.
I got so excited when I saw this posted. I LOVE unagi!!!
when she mentioned yokosuka! i was born there and miss it 😭
Amazing video as usual about Japanese restaurants.
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That 36 yo dude looks like early 20s. He is just like your typical aniki in an tokyo anime.
All the people in these videos have such great and interesting hobbies
Another great video. Thanks paolo ❤
My pleasure!
7:30 He's only 36! 😮 Dang! He must eat well and be active because he looks younger for sure. Nice skill on the eel as well, he's quick! I have never tried eel and I don't know if it would be something I'd like but the fresher the better for sure.
lol that secretary girl at 18:50 nodding her head at everything the older guys said. 😂😂
Really enjoyed this one and i learned so much. Thank you again! The "day in the life" videos are some of my favorites.
Just love watching your channel Pao. It's brings me such good vibes.
These are my absolute favorite videos of all you tube.
Always enjoy your vids Paolo! Thank you from Chicago! ❤
Me too from Uptown ❤️
Love this kind of videos!!!!
Please do more day in the life of Japanese people. Any kind!
He's been doing it for years. Are you just dumb or have down syndrome?🤣
Wearing a kimono while also wearing an iwatch!? Did anyone else notice this? Perfectly sums up modern Japan as a mix of the traditional and the modern.
It's so hard to find Japanese restaurants that offer unagi here in Germany... so underrated!
I really love eel soo much.. in my country there also japan's food and thai food that use eel.. i really love it..
definitely adding this to the list gf places to eat in Japan !!
Simply adore this video.
We found a great little Unagi spot in Kanda on our last couple of days in Tokyo. It was so good. I'll add this one to my list for our next trip.
Literally my favorite japanese food.❤
i love japanese unagi, it's always my go to order in sushi places
I really love behind the counter series❤❤❤
Always love your videos, we need more steet level documentation of our world. Much love!
The Haken chef has a nice vibe and is so cool.
I’m so mad, I stayed in Nihombashi in the 2nd half of our Japan trip & didn’t know this place existed down the same street as our hotel! I’m definitely going to try this out when I go back later this year!
Eel is by far my favorite fish because of this dish along with sushi but still eel is highly underrated
I think it's a wonderful atmosphere. Everyone meshes well together.
Unagi is without a doubt a favourite of mine. I hope someday to try it here🙏
I love unagi SOOOO much. It's really hands down my favourite dish. I had a local place that had great unagi and went there several times a week. That's when i discovered I have an intolerance to umami which unagi is PACKED full of. It's bad, my intestines swell up and go rock hard, so bad I can't even walk. So how I can't even eat my all time favourite dish, but I make an exception for a day when I'm in Japan, it's worth the pain. I have to go glutamate free for at n least 2 weeks before i go to Japan because ALL their food is umami 😅, especially unagi.
Absolutely fascinating and compelling insights. Thank you for all the work and the editing which was on point - again !! Hello from Auckland, New Zealand - stay well and positive : - )
Growing up in Ireland we used to catch and eat river eels. We'd cook them different, just cleaned and prepped then fried on a skillet with some salt and butter.
Having this dish in Japan was so good we went to another spot the next night
One of my favorite meals of all time
What an epic recipe
I LOVE these videos Paolo. Please do this foreverrr
FINALLY!!!! I've been waiting SOOO long for this! THANK YOU PAOLO
My first time I tried Unagi it was in an authentic Japanese restaurant, it was tender af and one of the most delicious things I ever eaten
Have you ever thought about doing “ the day in the life of paolo “ for a video one day?
Almost nice to see another Paolo's Behind the Counter (or other work-day) :D!
Almost? So it's mostly bad?
Happy Easter Bro Paolo and Family ❤😊
Please keep on doing this series … it’s what hooked me up with your channel Paolo …. Cheers for your great content… and hard work… you are one of the reason I love Japan … 🤌🏻🤌🏻🎉🎉🎉💜💜
I want to come here next time i come to Tokyo
Paolo ! the Haken system sounds really interesting! hope you can cover or explain abit more abit !!
I went to the number 1 Michelin eel shop in tokyo and didn't really much care for eel before that. When I left it became one of my favorite meals of all time, dear lord was that good
Oh my uncle would love this place. He's a huge fan of unagi.
Unagi is sooo good still drool thinking abt it
I’m vegetarian and haven’t eaten meat in over 20 years and I swear even I was looking at that thinking “so I could go to Japan… and I mean, its a once in a lifetime opportunity…”
I've noticed "drinking" is a very common past time in Japan, throughout all ages and occupations ! My kind of country !!