How Chef Atsushi Kono Makes Chicken Skewers From Wings to Testicles - Smoke Point

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  • At NYC’s Kono, chef Atsushi Kono serves a 16-course yakitori menu featuring a rotating variety of charcoal-grilled chicken skewers. The skewers include chicken knee, chicken crown, ovary, and more.
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  • @mashu69
    @mashu69 ปีที่แล้ว +497

    The camera work and editing at the end was amazing! It has a dynamic vibe to it that's influenced by the chef's admiration for hip pop and breakdancing

    • @timnone2924
      @timnone2924 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      i feel like someone says that every time, but hot damn this time it really was something. That ending sequence was so satisfying to watch

    • @samuelwisjnu
      @samuelwisjnu ปีที่แล้ว +10

      indeed, props to the whole production team and of course hip chef that adds so much flavor to this video (no pun intended)

    • @askchrishetrades
      @askchrishetrades ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agree. Great video

    • @gericko29
      @gericko29 ปีที่แล้ว

      And also the intro!

    • @ralphlaurenceopiniano5
      @ralphlaurenceopiniano5 ปีที่แล้ว

      everything here is superb! great story together with the production! 🔥

  • @usamaepekonis
    @usamaepekonis ปีที่แล้ว +343

    I remember watching Chef Atsushi Kono in the Omakase and prime time series. Using the part that's usually thrown out is such a great idea because not only is it cheap, it is also delicious and can introduce many people to things that maybe they have not tried yet. It's great to see chef Atsushi again and see the progress since the last time he was shown

    • @fanwee5048
      @fanwee5048 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I miss prime time ;-;

    • @kintokisa
      @kintokisa ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Where I'm at now, fried chicken crown is everywhereee
      Also the ovaries are kinda expensive here... 😭

    • @larrybirdstrashtalk8272
      @larrybirdstrashtalk8272 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kintokisaFilipino?

    • @HuỳnhMinhTuệ1997
      @HuỳnhMinhTuệ1997 ปีที่แล้ว

      When you ignore your bias, eat the whole thing you killed, you'll grow to respect; the mundane things that feeds you.

  • @just1guy934
    @just1guy934 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    if there is someone who can convince me to eat chicken testicles, it's this guy

    • @GuRReN1495
      @GuRReN1495 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Chicken testicles is regularly served in churrascaria, its definitely one of the better things on the menu

    • @kenz2261
      @kenz2261 ปีที่แล้ว

      Indeed, it sounds kinda nice when he is explaining it

    • @MrTend0
      @MrTend0 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It will make your thing bigger and stronger, lol.

    • @MeanLaQueefa
      @MeanLaQueefa ปีที่แล้ว

      Although that ovary is a no go

    • @urbanprojectz
      @urbanprojectz ปีที่แล้ว

      Chickens don't have testicles.

  • @yanied9646
    @yanied9646 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    It's great to see this guy in his own restaurant after the Omakase and Prime Time episodes. And that he's still so dedicated to this craft of using all the parts is inspiring to see.

  • @Yakitoriguy
    @Yakitoriguy ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Love this edit! Really shows the vibe of Chef Kono and the restaurant. It’s a must visit for anyone wanting to try top Yakitori in America!

  • @unruly_ronin
    @unruly_ronin ปีที่แล้ว +17

    5:04 "So creamy" lmao this took me out
    Also, that closing scene was so cool. Bro's style was on full display. Top tier.

  • @theoleskau8822
    @theoleskau8822 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    One of my new favorite episodes!
    Such a nice guy who loves his work and always keeps up the spirit to make his customers happy😮‍💨

  • @安藤佐知子-b5y
    @安藤佐知子-b5y ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I’m very impressed to watch Mr. Kono’s delicate & careful work with passion. He uses up whole chicken by taking advantage of every parts.
    At any rate, this movie makes my mouth water.

  • @erichong3430
    @erichong3430 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I remember watching an Eater video 4 years ago back when Chef Kono was with Torishin in NY.
    Good to see he has found a new home.

    • @joshuajtm7202
      @joshuajtm7202 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I remember!! He has one in Vegas now!

  • @ebrahiemmajiet9784
    @ebrahiemmajiet9784 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    11:56 That fan-to-pepper-grinder flip transition was so smooth

  • @kobe24OBCity
    @kobe24OBCity ปีที่แล้ว +19

    What this man is doing is art. Perfection.

  • @loofookilla2816
    @loofookilla2816 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is the best guy I’ve seen on this channel. The chicken is amazing

  • @rlancin
    @rlancin ปีที่แล้ว +11

    My compliments to the chef and Eater. This episode was top tier!

  • @johnfirst3986
    @johnfirst3986 ปีที่แล้ว

    haha by the looks of it that is not free range chicken or organic chicken I can assure you that

  • @Mary-sh2bp
    @Mary-sh2bp 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I don’t drink. Idk why or how, but one day, I started hating the taste of alcohol. Anyways, in a lot of izakayas/yakitori places in Japan, they require you to order at least 1 beer or alcohol when you sit down. My cousin warned me about it. But she loves drinking. I’ll just pass her mine when we do go one day. 🤣

  • @kououritan
    @kououritan ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "if not delicious, people not give me smile" sums it up

  • @moto3463
    @moto3463 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Favourite food channel on TH-cam

  • @HardwareLust
    @HardwareLust ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I remember an oilder video on Chef Kono, maybe several years ago. His confidence and skill have grown so much since then. Definitely going to make it a point do visit Kono on my next trip to NYC.

  • @Waffletoasters
    @Waffletoasters ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I wish there was a higher quality than the 1080p, it looks blurry or rather artifacty sometimes. But other than that another great episode.

  • @dinoflagella4185
    @dinoflagella4185 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yes! That is my favorite part of the chicken. The oyster of the thigh is tender and very juicy.

  • @nagasako7
    @nagasako7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Chicken crowns look damn good. He's right that's waste factory farms just throw that all into dump.

  • @randyho8128
    @randyho8128 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Yaki Tori is underrated part of Japanese cuisine, so many textures and flavors all from one animal.

    • @kenfern2259
      @kenfern2259 ปีที่แล้ว

      different parts of animal always have offer different texture and flavors but the fact is that they are seem to ew by the USA. They often get toss in for hot dog meat

    • @tuanang7889
      @tuanang7889 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@kenfern2259 American ew at everything that's not a burger.

    • @kenfern2259
      @kenfern2259 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tuanang7889 pretty much

  • @hereandthere4751
    @hereandthere4751 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    where the isaw at?

    • @hereandthere4751
      @hereandthere4751 ปีที่แล้ว

      whoever replied, we cant see your reply

  • @pengjames5690
    @pengjames5690 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy low-key looks like Asian version Derrick Rose🌹

  • @AlanSmith88888
    @AlanSmith88888 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This looks absolutely ethereal.

  • @ОлегКорнійчук-е1х
    @ОлегКорнійчук-е1х ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of the most likable chefs I`ve seen on this chanell. I absolutely love how he uses as much of a chicken as possible. Always hurts me to watch how much food do the luxary restourants throw away.

  • @Deadchyno
    @Deadchyno ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I never get tired of see Chef Atsushi Kono on TH-cam. Just a very nice guy glad to see himself at his own place.

  • @simonmarin6469
    @simonmarin6469 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Chef Kono is back!! Love it Eater!!

  • @mspirits9911
    @mspirits9911 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Been watching his works in many videos for many years and was glad he's still looking good.
    Also, as the video of him breaking down the chicken from many years ago had been my tutorial for making my own yakitori, still hoping that one day there would be a video tutorial of just him demonstrating the whole cut process again.

    • @mspirits9911
      @mspirits9911 ปีที่แล้ว

      @GiftEater... Okay. Stop with the scam

    • @bobodapopper
      @bobodapopper ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You should look at YakitoriGuy, he does an amazing job breaking down the chicken.

    • @mspirits9911
      @mspirits9911 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bobodapopper okay. Gonna go check it out

  • @N3mdraz
    @N3mdraz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I didnt knew chickens had testicles (thumbnail header)

  • @pacificcoastbreeze
    @pacificcoastbreeze ปีที่แล้ว

    Someone screwed up with the export or the upload of this video file

  • @phetsimon
    @phetsimon ปีที่แล้ว

    3 million subscribed and can't even do this video in 4k....

  • @ownerespasstua1820
    @ownerespasstua1820 ปีที่แล้ว

    di bekasi yg kayak gitu banyak cuma 20rb bisa milih mau daging semua atau kulit cuma beda arangnya aja sama saos intinya mah sama

  • @arthurford829
    @arthurford829 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tough reservation to get!

  • @ccxfrank109
    @ccxfrank109 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    asian derrick rose

  • @anon4096
    @anon4096 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    why edit out half the butchering =/ love watching highly skilled chefs and cooks do it more cleanly than myself

  • @Smiley_101
    @Smiley_101 3 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Man if I’m rich I want to build an outdoor commercial griller 😅 that always been a dream of mine if I get to build my house again bc I love cooking

  • @ashishkasliwal8290
    @ashishkasliwal8290 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This man’s speed looks like he has 3 heads and 6 hands

  • @江原真二-o1q
    @江原真二-o1q ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It looks so delicious‼️

  • @a902l9
    @a902l9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such a cool smart chef!
    Bboy too, wow!

  • @jaytothelu
    @jaytothelu ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To us, he is Chef Atsushi Kono. To them, he is Atsushi the Impaler.

  • @handleishandlebar
    @handleishandlebar ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been wondering when this guy will get his own video, ever since Prime Time.

  • @potatomatop9326
    @potatomatop9326 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Guy: i love female chicken because chicken is waifu in japan.

  • @aardvarkhendricks6555
    @aardvarkhendricks6555 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lost me on the avian testicles. And excluding the aforementioned skewer, how much am I supposed to be paying for chicken on a stick? Because if any of these skewers are more then 8 dollars a pop, that's price gouging.

  • @beniscooked
    @beniscooked 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just picked up a Japanese Konro grill and everything to do Yakitori at home here in Miami. Been on my list ever since visiting Hiyoko Yakitori in Mexico City. Date nights gonna be LIT AF - first step is perfecting my tare :)

  • @Rosk03
    @Rosk03 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This exact same chef was on eater 4 years ago with those 2 butchers doing exactly the same type of chicken butchery. And yes, chef did show off some of his breakdancing moves on that video… look it up

  • @boblybob74
    @boblybob74 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m not a big soup guy but that smoked pumpkin soup with chicken and uni seems life changing

  • @MatthewSmith-cp3hu
    @MatthewSmith-cp3hu ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Imported his wood i dont know how he can afford to do that
    Incredible drive and artistry in precision

    • @CubensisEnjoyer
      @CubensisEnjoyer ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I noticed that too, I wonder if maybe he works with a Japanese importer to get his wagyu and wood at the same time

  • @panda007
    @panda007 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kono-San aged well. Looks like he lost a bit of weight since his debut vid. Keep yakitori’ing!

  • @vividxjn
    @vividxjn ปีที่แล้ว

    we Javanese eat that part too (fallopian tubes, ovaries and shirako), and we called those part uritan.

  • @MazdaRX7007
    @MazdaRX7007 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love his accent, really enjoyed his explanation.

  • @SoumyajitKarmuchketh
    @SoumyajitKarmuchketh ปีที่แล้ว

    Did I hear chicken sashimi? RAW CHICKEN?

  • @soignekyle
    @soignekyle ปีที่แล้ว +1

    anyone else wondering how chickens have such huge nuts?

  • @ognjenpopovic8486
    @ognjenpopovic8486 ปีที่แล้ว

    Radio active chicken bombed by the Americans from 1945. Have you ever asked yourself that

  • @christenzis6237
    @christenzis6237 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think I'm a different person after watching this. Blew my mind.

  • @shadow-dd9de
    @shadow-dd9de ปีที่แล้ว

    For a food channel the second half of the title doesn’t sound appetizing lol

  • @Majamandiriutamasaja
    @Majamandiriutamasaja ปีที่แล้ว

    Mahal banget itu dari ayam, gw beli 1 ayam misal 45rb satu ekor lalu gw buat kayak ni orang jepang, kira" harga jual gw bisa kayak orang jepang ga yah? Atau harganya cuma kayak kulit & ati ampela 4rb an haha

  • @rudolfsamonte7826
    @rudolfsamonte7826 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful Dish and inspiring others like me Asian living in Australia. Brilliant 🤙

  • @andresj361
    @andresj361 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve seen this guy on TH-cam before. It’s gonna bug me now but this some 🔥

  • @fourleggedlys
    @fourleggedlys ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perfect video to go with my homemade fries and garlic chicken! I mean, that's my dinner today haha

  • @oldmarketforge9999
    @oldmarketforge9999 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can someone please explain the yakitori sauce, the mother sauce? Is it soy sauce based with charred bones?

  • @nasigorengpecelesteh1506
    @nasigorengpecelesteh1506 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ayam? Why not seafood

  • @ผู้เชี่ยวชาญด้านจิตเวชศาสตร์สม

    หายากนะ คนญี่ปุ่นพูดอังกฤษคล่องขนาดนี้

  • @ognjenpopovic8486
    @ognjenpopovic8486 ปีที่แล้ว

    Over rated B.S. chicken just because it comes from the imperialist japan

  • @santos.l.halper1999
    @santos.l.halper1999 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wonder if Ben and Brent ever opened "Beer and Bone"

  • @terr256
    @terr256 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love grilled chicken intestines!

  • @Rika101OfficialYT
    @Rika101OfficialYT ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good to see this guy back, his yakitori cooking is so sexy.

  • @Chillzone420
    @Chillzone420 ปีที่แล้ว

    wtf they eat chicken sashimi from tenderloin? intrigued!

  • @joshking3363
    @joshking3363 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s not organic chicken. He picked the boxes off the floor and the color of the skin look off. Other than that the food look good.

  • @gempass
    @gempass ปีที่แล้ว

    Chicken Sashimi

  • @steveraman4562
    @steveraman4562 หลายเดือนก่อน

    EXCELLENT THIS IS ART OF FOOD NO thrown out KEEP IT GOING

  • @Mad-v3d
    @Mad-v3d ปีที่แล้ว

    Lol when he's explaining the texture of the testicles being so creamy... Im like, word? Creamy?

  • @gab.lab.martins
    @gab.lab.martins ปีที่แล้ว

    Those are not ovaries, they're egg yolks in development. Ovaries are the organs that create eggs, but they leave the ovaries still microscopic. Then they grow, eventually being surrounded by shell and gaining the white.

  • @boohoohoohoo
    @boohoohoohoo 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i used to think there are only 4 parts, thigh leg breast wing. now i know there are 28.

  • @ayoshi4911
    @ayoshi4911 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    指輪付けたまま調理するなんて普段から仕事していないのがバレちゃうぞ

  • @jlai8411
    @jlai8411 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very Japanese yet American accent

  • @hilaryboardman7167
    @hilaryboardman7167 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chef please stop using gold foil. It does not taste of anything, just a waste.

  • @wanbatan
    @wanbatan ปีที่แล้ว

    Wait, you said you guys used female chickens. Since when does female chickens have testicles

  • @fromnaras
    @fromnaras ปีที่แล้ว +1

    shoutout to a camera man and editing team

  • @Hacker67-xg6xm
    @Hacker67-xg6xm ปีที่แล้ว

    I love smoke from burning trash. It is delicious.

  • @Saizorro
    @Saizorro ปีที่แล้ว

    video quality isnt good enough!

  • @bertdevries5998
    @bertdevries5998 ปีที่แล้ว

    I dont like balls and I dont want chicken ball Cream in my mouth 😂

  • @plso3717
    @plso3717 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not seasonal mushroom per se its grown indoors, just saying, in the wild it looks very different, but nonetheless delicious food id bet on that

  • @Sivart713
    @Sivart713 ปีที่แล้ว

    What would happen if a bboy came to battle Atsushi in the shop?

  • @fatesteyneit2990
    @fatesteyneit2990 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really respect chefs who uses every part they can of the butchered animal..

  • @shawnhampton8503
    @shawnhampton8503 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some parts....no. But most of this Yakitori is so great and would love to visit this place. These chefs are so skilled. Sushi chef level but with chicken and other poultry.

  • @hobikuhokiku
    @hobikuhokiku ปีที่แล้ว

    the skewers looks so mouth watering
    great capture my friend

  • @ApaAja-cu3mg
    @ApaAja-cu3mg ปีที่แล้ว +1

    SATE

  • @青木基純
    @青木基純 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very Cool! I am proud of you as a japanese bussiness man.Enjoy your life in other country!

  • @Handlethis.96
    @Handlethis.96 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m out with chicken testicular and crown.

  • @tdpmayhemyt
    @tdpmayhemyt ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember this guy just being a chef in a Yakitori restaurant on an old episode. I also found out he’s a breakdancer and rapper. Now he’s owning his own place! It’s awesome to see this and congratulations to this guy!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @JoseGomez-n1q
    @JoseGomez-n1q 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I’ve have a chicken ear skewer recipe that is delicious

  • @RaphaWell
    @RaphaWell 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    In Brazil, we lave chicken heart. It's a delicacie

  • @shhh7083
    @shhh7083 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bruhhhhhhh your a hiphop chef toòooo damn Gordon cant serve u

  • @mr.cookie7308
    @mr.cookie7308 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nothing goes better with beer than chicken Yakatori dripping with teriyaki sauce and sriracha.

  • @Drownedinblood
    @Drownedinblood ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree with the dude. Americans and maybe western people in general really don't appreciate the bits they consider refuse, except for maybe some niche communities. It may sound weird at first but the testes really is pretty good and interesting. If you weren't told what it is you'd want more. Just like cow tongue when it's called lengua or gyutan instead.

  • @RPS_FFRK
    @RPS_FFRK ปีที่แล้ว

    So fun, relaxing, and appetizing whenever watching Eater vids like this.
    You could already like taste or smell them from the screen hehe.
    💪😊👌

  • @littlehills739
    @littlehills739 ปีที่แล้ว

    how u eat the feet bit and chew or like a wing nibble meat off?

  • @theoriginalchefboyoboy6025
    @theoriginalchefboyoboy6025 ปีที่แล้ว

    What strikes me most is how happy he is making this involved cuisine...

  • @Goldone99
    @Goldone99 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it Going & the Staying Or is It Leaving & the Staying