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  • @user-iq5fh7or2s
    @user-iq5fh7or2s 3 ปีที่แล้ว +990

    "They told me 16 hour days, that was actually, not true"
    Oh so they were nice to you.
    "It was more than that"

    • @chandrahermawan9184
      @chandrahermawan9184 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      It was in that moment he knew...

    • @Saucisse_Praxis
      @Saucisse_Praxis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      One day in Japan is one entire week in Europe. Time seems so convoluted nowadays.

  • @puyopop3085
    @puyopop3085 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8207

    Wow the dedication this guy has to of gone to a foreign country where he is already a complete outsider and then work 16 hours a day mastering his craft. This is impressive.

    • @MrHootiedean
      @MrHootiedean 4 ปีที่แล้ว +148

      I agree. I don't have that kind of discipline or patience.

    • @eatmyshorts2007
      @eatmyshorts2007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +189

      Totally impressive, another way to think about it is that millions of immigrants to the US work 16 hour days to achieve the american dream!

    • @adamli7168
      @adamli7168 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      For 10 years omg

    • @ThePowerline101
      @ThePowerline101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      @@eatmyshorts2007 as berry pickers LOL!!! not even comparable

    • @animaladam5
      @animaladam5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      MrHootiedean that’s why no one will remember your name...

  • @someguy0089
    @someguy0089 3 ปีที่แล้ว +403

    American Me - I’m willing to work 12 hours a day and learn chef, please teach me.
    Japanese Chef - Oh, so you only want to work part time?!

    • @somerandomperson2533
      @somerandomperson2533 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @Callum Mcmonies by that, im sure he was trying to say something about respecting a higher ranking person than him, like whenever someone says "yes, Sergeant!"

  • @phong1990puppy
    @phong1990puppy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4851

    man his English is so good for a japanese sushi chef.

    • @SaSa-zw6qp
      @SaSa-zw6qp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      true

    • @thatonelad7420
      @thatonelad7420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +260

      Yeah. its almost like he's from another country.

    • @adamixa5801
      @adamixa5801 4 ปีที่แล้ว +224

      almost like he is white

    • @roymarshjiujitsu
      @roymarshjiujitsu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +140

      @@adamixa5801 all white people speak English?

    • @joeljoanne8714
      @joeljoanne8714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      Sound like he is native english speaker....

  • @user-px5mf1xm5h
    @user-px5mf1xm5h 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4583

    Big respect for this guy , working with Japanese people is not easy at all especially for a foreigner.
    Working with Japanese chefs it's insanely difficult, normal people cannot do that. So much respect

    • @Tkenny35
      @Tkenny35 4 ปีที่แล้ว +239

      On top of learning a whole new language and culture while trying to be the be the best and learning. Dedication.

    • @msweeklys9277
      @msweeklys9277 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Kenny Tran i rate is Japanese vocabulary and pronunciation at a low 34/100, he will never speak the language perfectly

    • @Tkenny35
      @Tkenny35 4 ปีที่แล้ว +471

      Max Weeks I rate your English vocabulary and pronunciation at a low 34/100, you will never speak the language perfectly

    • @msweeklys9277
      @msweeklys9277 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Kenny Tran id take that to be honest, not my first language so therefore not too fussed about it.
      Im not going to be jejune or too obsequious to your opinion so I’m pretty happy my brother.

    • @msweeklys9277
      @msweeklys9277 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Kenny Tran でもよー、てめえさんはよー、ちょっかい出せたと思っとるけれど最終的に爆笑させてもらったのはおいらやでー笑笑

  • @aR0ttenBANANA
    @aR0ttenBANANA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3143

    Anyone who spends the time to become a sushi chef and does it well deserves some respect imo

    • @JPzizou
      @JPzizou 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      That goes for any profession

    • @joshwaterman5526
      @joshwaterman5526 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Jhovan very true

    • @aR0ttenBANANA
      @aR0ttenBANANA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@JPzizou yeah lol that's true.

    • @nofurtherwest3474
      @nofurtherwest3474 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why does it take so much time? Are they just trying to prove they can handle extreme hours?

    • @gameguild2396
      @gameguild2396 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@nofurtherwest3474 well for sushi crafting manipulation of ingredients is incredibly important. Knowing how to cut certain fish, being able to make accurate and precise cuts even after working 12 hours, knowing ingredient prep and what fish is the best versus what is sub par. I do it as a hobby and there is so much that I cannot hope to achieve without proper guidance from somebody who lives and breathes the culture and has a backround funded on past culinary experts.

  • @ayeeeck4512
    @ayeeeck4512 4 ปีที่แล้ว +494

    This editing is goals for me. Such a smooth and immersive flow makes you watch the entire video.

  • @peterlifula
    @peterlifula 4 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Dude literally trained like a doctor to become a chef, that's dedication right there!

  • @hindsightpov4218
    @hindsightpov4218 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4119

    He had to work 18 hour days, 6 days a week? Goodbye social life and everything else in life besides work. Brutal. You gotta love what you do to survive that.

    • @nikunjsardhara2701
      @nikunjsardhara2701 4 ปีที่แล้ว +264

      Japanese are crazy workaholics I worked with them for a year.

    • @LeOrangePotato
      @LeOrangePotato 4 ปีที่แล้ว +181

      Most Asian countries are like that. Once we're old enough to work, goodbye social life.

    • @valkyrie273
      @valkyrie273 4 ปีที่แล้ว +235

      Sounds like a waste

    • @bigbang3881
      @bigbang3881 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      @@valkyrie273 true

    • @_GunpowdertheGabite
      @_GunpowdertheGabite 4 ปีที่แล้ว +209

      Sounds like slavery

  • @phd3333
    @phd3333 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2066

    This guy epitomizes humility but exudes confidence through knowledge and experience. This was a good lesson for me to have today. Thank you Derek. I hope I can come to your restaurant some day.

  • @mikell.6064
    @mikell.6064 4 ปีที่แล้ว +937

    Chef: I work 18 hours a day.
    Japanese: buttt the day has 24 hours.

    • @centralprocessingunit2564
      @centralprocessingunit2564 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol

    • @sagisdoodleverse9696
      @sagisdoodleverse9696 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Workaholics

    • @bazingamaster3770
      @bazingamaster3770 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Mike Ll. heyy im japanese, currently learning sushi and fish cuisine and learned how to fillet a fish from mouth to tail when i was 10 and plan to also take my training to the states

    • @pandatobi5897
      @pandatobi5897 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@bazingamaster3770 ok.

    • @shellymills8105
      @shellymills8105 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mr krabs is that you?

  • @craigarnold323
    @craigarnold323 4 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    As a fisherman who understands how a fishes environment effects how they taste I must say you did a great job of explaining that when discussing the eel, bravo.

  • @Iguanamoose
    @Iguanamoose 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4039

    I was expecting an "irasshaimase" but he hit us with a "good evening" lmaooo

    • @Akelehimarenge
      @Akelehimarenge 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Dude you read my mind, i was thinking the same, irasshai irasshai if it was a takoyaki stall😁😁

    • @klentmedija5578
      @klentmedija5578 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Just like peter griffin.😂😂😂

    • @wabdih
      @wabdih 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      lol I was totally expecting a humble bow while he said something like that

    • @Country_Life_Japan
      @Country_Life_Japan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dan Cui lol 😂

    • @abcdefghijklmn8935
      @abcdefghijklmn8935 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well, if it’s the chef who always says “good afternoon”, you dead

  • @lalakansai4165
    @lalakansai4165 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1332

    I just wanted to say that even me, Japanese, wouldn’t work for 18 hrs a day 6 days a week, the efforts he made to creat something new in foreign culture should be absolutely respected, I am just so glad to see this video, bravo.

    • @jihad4realniz
      @jihad4realniz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Just want to ask cause im intrested in japanese Culture how much hours do you work in a day and what do japanese in there freetime? Cause for me as a German it Sounds people from Japan Just live to Work and that seems Like a Nightmare vor me
      Sorry for my Bad english

    • @lalakansai4165
      @lalakansai4165 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      jihad4realniz Hey I would like to say there are many kind of types in Japan, so really cannot say all Japanese lives just to work. Let’s divide three types, so there are ppl who are just so passionate about their jobs and yes working might be their purposes of lives. And also there are ppl who just have no choice( they do but they do not have ideas) and just work and trying to survive. Last there are ppl who has more passions or joys outside of work.
      And also what we do in our free time, the common ones are going out with you friends, going somewhere nice with your partner or even friends, maybe just sleeping all a day long. I’m still a student so idk what it will look like for me when I start working tho, this what I see and think.

    • @Osprey1994
      @Osprey1994 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jihad4realniz th-cam.com/video/4fTrOmDrDgU/w-d-xo.html
      There is a long version I suggest watching it if you're interested in what it's like working in Japan from the perspective of both a foreigner and a native. This is some of my favorite work by this channel.

    • @CpttCanada
      @CpttCanada 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lalakansai4165 That is how it is all over the world my friend.

    • @mr.m7791
      @mr.m7791 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Osprey1994 Mate, thank you very much for sharing that video. Provided some perspective on Japan that I've yet to see. Happy New Year to you!

  • @Gumbocinno
    @Gumbocinno 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4394

    Literally the only single white guy in the entirety of existence, both in this universe and the multiverse who can run a Japanese restaurant and legitimately claim "Authentic Japanese Cuisine"

    • @knightstormbringer
      @knightstormbringer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +100

      I read that in Ramsey's voice in my head.

    • @kraizeekolours8311
      @kraizeekolours8311 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      now imagine him singing ya you got that gummy , gummy , gummy

    • @coolionesy
      @coolionesy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@kraizeekolours8311 Its Yummy - Justin Bieber

    • @bazingamaster3770
      @bazingamaster3770 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Mike Ll. heyy im japanese, currently learning sushi and fish cuisine and learned how to fillet a fish from mouth to tail when i was 10 and plan to also take my training to the states

    • @wltrs_srtlw7349
      @wltrs_srtlw7349 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      O K be more cringe

  • @greatwanna
    @greatwanna 3 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    As a Japanese, I confirm this guy is more Japanese than most of us.

    • @gibsonflyingv2820
      @gibsonflyingv2820 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not even remotely. He clearly embodies the spirit of a sushi chef quite well. But he does not seem very Japanese to me.

    • @greatwanna
      @greatwanna 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@gibsonflyingv2820 Bro don't take it literally. I just said it to mean my highest respect and praise to the guy. He's went through things that many Japanese would give up. Not to mention the language and cultural barrier

    • @kookoo9235
      @kookoo9235 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@greatwanna Is the sushi chef training that harsh?

    • @Bassetowner123
      @Bassetowner123 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kookoo9235 With Sushi its either right or not and it seems incredibly meticulous to prepare well.

    • @michaelorellana9303
      @michaelorellana9303 ปีที่แล้ว

      @greatwanna you’re not Japanese. Log off

  • @obby2001
    @obby2001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2473

    You can even see the bags under his eyes. He ain't kidding about those work hours.

    • @bryanmartinez6600
      @bryanmartinez6600 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Dude bags under eyes was normal in high school. Go to sleep at 4 wake up at 7 drink 3 redbulls and be jittery as hell like a crack junkie.

    • @zeroday7878
      @zeroday7878 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      HERPY DERPEDY in high school?

    • @_knighted
      @_knighted 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yo tinyfin you’re in danger

    • @John-X
      @John-X 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Now here's the real question though. Should this guy be classified as an *Ultimate Final-Form Weeaboo?*

    • @shirleybrown506
      @shirleybrown506 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      John Doe we do not speak about such discussions

  • @3rDiKai
    @3rDiKai 4 ปีที่แล้ว +605

    Only a handful of Sushi Chefs have mastered the art of cutting hamo. You rarely see it in Sushiyas in the US. This man is truly a great skilled master of the craft.

    • @BluishHuntress
      @BluishHuntress 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Because 90% of "sushi chefs" in the world aren't professionally trained. My uncle from the Philippines is a sushi chef even if he's not eaten sushi before he worked in the restaurant industry.
      And it's not that they make bad sushi, it's actually good as long as it's made hygienically, it's just not as great as those who were trained as sushi chefs.

    • @cashmoney3801
      @cashmoney3801 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      never been to us but in europa ya restaurants arent a thing

  • @Luboman411
    @Luboman411 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Wow, good for him! Breaking into traditional Japanese anything is very hard for a foreigner--lots of Japanese masters are cloistered and want to keep it 'in the family' so to speak. But to endure the cultural and work-related hazing (because it truly is low-level hazing) for 7 years is mighty impressive. That must be one of the most difficult jobs out there--especially psychologically.

  • @Meteo_sauce
    @Meteo_sauce 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    See the eye bags he has. Mad respect for his hard work

    • @bioches
      @bioches 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      GOD๛Mᴇᴛᴇᴏ真神 too busy looking at the beautiful food

  • @jump2142
    @jump2142 4 ปีที่แล้ว +780

    The dedication is unreal, my respect to the chef.

  • @borami22
    @borami22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    He doesn’t only deserve all sorts of respect for his cooking skills... but for his willingness, understanding and adapting to a totally different and very sensitive culture!!!

  • @darthgandalf9485
    @darthgandalf9485 4 ปีที่แล้ว +353

    its kinda like a massage,
    hits the fish like he wants him to die twice

  • @megamind7025
    @megamind7025 4 ปีที่แล้ว +192

    Chef Derek: "You dont wanna use kosher salt"
    Binging w/ Babish: "NANNIII"

    • @PauaP
      @PauaP 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@AudreysKitchen A bit uncalled for fam.

    • @AudreysKitchen
      @AudreysKitchen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@PauaP eh just being honest. He's pretty knowledgeable about home cooking, but this is a guy who's committed his life to the perfection of his craft and it shows

    • @PauaP
      @PauaP 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@AudreysKitchen Its a bit unjustified comparison though.

    • @StuninRub
      @StuninRub 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AudreysKitchen Amateur is the wrong word, enthusiast is more appropriate.

  • @ebz3001
    @ebz3001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +330

    respect. Especially the part where he says "the language barrier kept me from realizing i was getting my ass chewed out, hardcore, in Japanese... and maybe that's why i lasted so long... So after 7 years of learning..." .... does it even matter what he says after that? Hah, so much respect.

  • @calvin1959
    @calvin1959 4 ปีที่แล้ว +331

    I feel like Derek has much more of his story to tell and love how open he is to share his knowledge of the Japanese cuisine. You can tell by the way he speaks about the techniques of cutting through the bones of the eel to explaining how the eel is no like any other fish- while showing how different it’s innards are. It’s refreshing to see someone like him share the knowledge he’s gained in Japan.

  • @lucaronconi996
    @lucaronconi996 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Man... this just inspired me so much! It's been a rough couple of months because of personal reasons and i've really let myself go... not studying or exercising at all, haven't went outside my house for 2 months! Seeing this guy and the passion that he has has just motivated me to get back the life that i had

  • @ryutarosekino7689
    @ryutarosekino7689 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    1:42 It may only be me but when he says "not alive" instead of "dead" and stumbles on it, I think it shows respect towards the fish.

  • @SuperElsalvadoreno
    @SuperElsalvadoreno 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    I think this is one of my favorite episodes. You can tell how passionate he is about his craft and the respect he has for the Japanese culture. Truly and amazing chef

  • @countryballs2005
    @countryballs2005 4 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    currently studying overseas in japan and working as a part timer in japanese restaurant as kitchen staff kinda felt what he's been through! otsukaresamadeshita!

  • @bbbooij
    @bbbooij 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love to see the passion in his eyes in the very last shot, which is exactly why he sacrefices so much, and keeps doing it

  • @mandymaharaj2010
    @mandymaharaj2010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the calmest most interesting and knowledgeable chefs wow. Such dedication and skill!

  • @johnathoncastro
    @johnathoncastro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    This was awesome. That guy has true dedication!

  • @panathasg13
    @panathasg13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This guy is a legend for me. Learned Japanese, went there on the best restaurants to learn.
    This is dedication

  • @eugenelim1436
    @eugenelim1436 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Loved that he's picked up the importance of introducing each dish and the origins of each key ingredient. In Japan that's really important - "this fish is from that place, etc"

  • @Maseko66
    @Maseko66 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this chef... such heart and discipline involved with every word he uses to express his craft.

  • @thereissomecoolstuff
    @thereissomecoolstuff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    100% FREAKING AWESOME. THESE ARE THE BEST EATER VIDEOS THEY PRODUCE THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

  • @chiguazo
    @chiguazo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    the training sounds almost like a a navy seal training, 90% of the guys quit on the second week. Wow much respect for this guy, after all he went through still sounds humble and amiable.

  • @sentryward8744
    @sentryward8744 4 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    beat it with a stick "its almost like when you give someone a massage, a deep massage"
    ya pretty deep

  • @Berryterriblestuff
    @Berryterriblestuff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    He speaks Japanese really well for someone who's been there for 7 years. 18 hour work days plus learning Japanese to that level? I don't think he believes in sleep. Much respect for him.

    • @SNARLex
      @SNARLex 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Immersion

    • @slaiyfershin
      @slaiyfershin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's....really basic.

    • @w1z4rd9
      @w1z4rd9 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@slaiyfershin Yeah basic my A.

  • @fongbrandon
    @fongbrandon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    After watching so many episodes I have such a new respect for sushi. So simple but the most difficult thing to master.

  • @thugitz1990
    @thugitz1990 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That workload. and the joy on his face. When we all find our calling i hope to know what it feels like to be utterly spent and gloriously satisfied

  • @alan__6453
    @alan__6453 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this episode, great editing and much respect to the chef. His dedication and skill is incredible, but he is humble about the work it took to get to where he is today.

  • @noreply-mp
    @noreply-mp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The experience he must have for working for so long in Japan come across as immense. His passion for Japanese techniques just oozes from this video

  • @benzuckerman
    @benzuckerman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Fascinating. This is what TH-cam is all about! Subscribed.

  • @life_sized
    @life_sized 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What an achievement. I would love to give this man a medal for his duty to craft.

  • @craigrumints1767
    @craigrumints1767 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Talk about dedication to the craft… 10 years in Japan working close to 18 hours a day for 6 days week…Hollywood needs to make a movie about you sir!

  • @Trevlee74
    @Trevlee74 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Skill. Discipline. Effort. Precision. The reasons I admire Japanese sushi and cooking above all others. It soothes my brain.

  • @miggybyte
    @miggybyte 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow. Just wow. The Japanese have this pure dedication in everything they do and the chef has adapted to it. 👏🏽

  • @Mjansen77
    @Mjansen77 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Absolutely love his dedication to his craft. He could take the easy way out and not many would be the wiser, but he'd know and that is not who he is. Dont know him, but I am proud of him!

  • @tiefblau2780
    @tiefblau2780 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is a huge respect for ppl of a different country to go and learn the arts and craft ways of another country until the end. My heart feels warm

  • @LhotseMS
    @LhotseMS 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The depth and structure of insights that this guys provides is amazing.

  • @kurt2rsenjazz
    @kurt2rsenjazz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video Eater! This chef is awesome

  • @dganet
    @dganet 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    OMG WOW, never thought I'd see a Western chef in this series. This man is DEDICATED & PASSIONATE. OK, who's going to pay for me to fly from Ireland to eat in his restaurant? Seriously EATER, I'll give u an impartial review 👍😘😁

  • @dasboy25
    @dasboy25 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I truly respect someone that can train for years on a single craft. It’s honestly amazing!

  • @Zerosky777
    @Zerosky777 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hats off to Mr Wilcox! His passionate for Japanese cuisine speaks volumes in his cooking!

  • @gorillachilla
    @gorillachilla 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    notice this guy how he moves, talks and handles the produce like a real master

  • @matthewedwards7172
    @matthewedwards7172 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    WOW!!!! I WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE OF DEREK, THAT WAS AWESOME, 💯👍

  • @DarthVader2017
    @DarthVader2017 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have so much respect for this chef & the dedication he has 🤙

  • @richiestickleiii5444
    @richiestickleiii5444 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was by far my favorite episode. Interesting to compare the two cultures

  • @sweetbeeluvera1450
    @sweetbeeluvera1450 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wanted to be a chef growing up and I did work in restaurants but never the level where these guys are! I'm totally impressed!

  • @ferretmommy44
    @ferretmommy44 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I wish I had his drive and motivation holy crap that’s amazing.

  • @kazuki3639
    @kazuki3639 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Big respect to he’s tremendous amount passion and ambition. Anybody can be somebody as long as you have what it takes and he showed us that!!

  • @jjomsky7946
    @jjomsky7946 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chef, I am so impressed with your determination and ability to overcome the insane demands of learning to be a Master Sushi Chef in Japan. Amazing and extraordinary!

  • @JohnQuach
    @JohnQuach 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I hope this series never ends, this series is so awesome!

  • @Squats4Days5541
    @Squats4Days5541 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Awesome! Loving these type of videos!
    You have to really love it, even if I wanted to quit, I wouldn't be able to quit.

  • @johnheaney6383
    @johnheaney6383 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your talents, professionalism and humility. Wonderful to listen to you educate without being condescending.

  • @sepskifahrer9217
    @sepskifahrer9217 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    his smile at the end expresses more than a thousand words

  • @Bruh-el9js
    @Bruh-el9js 4 ปีที่แล้ว +480

    nobody:
    me at 3AM: 5:13

  • @pseudochef07
    @pseudochef07 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this series!

  • @jackzhu2443
    @jackzhu2443 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Truly a man with iron heart. Respect, respect & respect to you, Master Chef Derek

  • @nguyenucan8488
    @nguyenucan8488 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    this guy is amazing, a very first foreigner chef who has the whole japanese culture blood running in his vein that I've ever seen, thanks Eater

  • @gorilla615
    @gorilla615 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    was skeptical about this dude at the start of the video. I was wrong, much respect for this guy. He adapted another culture's cuisine and did NOT "make it his own"

  • @Jotolink
    @Jotolink 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful.... just, beautiful...the art, the passion, the technique.... oh how I miss japan.

  • @lsunationalchamps08
    @lsunationalchamps08 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nothing but respect for this guy! Takes a strong person mentally to have the kind of discipline

  • @prathification
    @prathification 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Great stuff, what amazing dedication, hats off. Funny thing is I'm so used to watching this series with subtitles that it felt a little strange to fully understand the Chef speaking at first haha

  • @joewelsh4714
    @joewelsh4714 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Chef Derek, you are quite the inspiration. Your passion for what you do is amazing. Passion is the driving force for excellence.

  • @mhiproductions9045
    @mhiproductions9045 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know that not everyone who is a "foodie" is interested the preparation of seafood (i.e. filleting) but I absolute love watching this type of stuff, it really gives you a feel for how much work and effort that goes into the creation of what comes out as the final dish.

  • @abhishek-vlog3550
    @abhishek-vlog3550 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mesmerising talk. Hats off.

  • @morningcoffee2471
    @morningcoffee2471 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    “I kinda couldn’t quit even if I wanted to”
    It just shows how when one has nothing left to lose and no other choice but to press on, then success follows.

    • @mackeejack6731
      @mackeejack6731 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It shows that some people have differently wired brains. That's it.

  • @user-zw1mp9fn2y
    @user-zw1mp9fn2y 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    すばらしいね!
    日本の味や技術が海外の方によって世界に広めていただけるなんて、、
    とても感謝しています!

    • @JoeBlow_4
      @JoeBlow_4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      その技術を習得するために必要な献身のレベルに驚きました。

    • @nicetry1198
      @nicetry1198 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JoeBlow_4 そうだね。

  • @AshutoshJenaKingJena
    @AshutoshJenaKingJena 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Respect for your dedication! ❤️

  • @uumuu
    @uumuu 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I could listen to this guy talk all day, he's so chill yet so knowledgeable.

  • @l-wolverine2211
    @l-wolverine2211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cooking is like Martial Arts. The more committed you are, the better you become. No matter where you come from, or what your background is, as long as you have a drive to become the best that you can be, anything is possible.
    Domo Arigato!!! 🇺🇸🇯🇵

  • @cesarpaul6661
    @cesarpaul6661 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing story! What willpower it takes to achieve such an incredible goal. Hope to eat there one day. Congratulations it admirable👍

  • @Marin-om5bo
    @Marin-om5bo ปีที่แล้ว

    This is beautiful. I work with a chef in Germany and he sent me this video to watch it. Chef Derek is his friend, and as he was telling me about Derek's story before watching the video, everything makes more sense and is really interesting to watch.

  • @BigPaPaRu
    @BigPaPaRu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This series is truly fantastic.

  • @doggieGZ
    @doggieGZ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ate at his restaurant about a year ago. It was probably the most authentic and eclectic sushi experience I've had in New York. Would absolutely go back.

  • @kerryvonericmarasigan4732
    @kerryvonericmarasigan4732 4 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    he can watch anime without subs

  • @dedsec69
    @dedsec69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    4:11 what he said is really true, im a commis chef myself... whenever you work in a new kitchen or environment the first few months really kick you hard, after time passed and you start seeing the beauty in your workplace, you really would start taking more responsibility than usual by volunteering yourself into.

  • @dreaz2868
    @dreaz2868 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The very fact that this man thanked his mentors and gave the assurance that he would pass down the skill speaks volumes to me

  • @sasukezilla
    @sasukezilla 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    I will eat sushi from anybody from any race as long as it's done right. this guy knows what he is doing.

    • @JoeBlow_4
      @JoeBlow_4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Clearly. I recognized those knife skills. Reminded me of Matsu's

    • @PolarBear-rc4ks
      @PolarBear-rc4ks 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I mean that's the case for anyone's cooking, right?

  • @3gigabakudon
    @3gigabakudon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Honestly, this could've been hours longer and I'd have happily watched it.

  • @akbar41
    @akbar41 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lots of respect here for a man so dedicated to his craft. I'm sure his diners reap the rewards.

  • @7xXSE7ENXx7
    @7xXSE7ENXx7 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a top guy. Instantly likable and relatable.

  • @MikSrf723
    @MikSrf723 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wish I was this passionate about anything in my life. Especially my job.

  • @MrDavePed
    @MrDavePed 4 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    "It took a lot of skill to make Hamo edible." THAT I believe !
    ..

    • @Mikemike-gr6xt
      @Mikemike-gr6xt 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I fish that thing and fried it afterwards.

    • @ZetaTango83
      @ZetaTango83 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yea i realized the bones it has are insane after taking out the main skeleton etc it still has many many small parallel bones.

    • @MrDavePed
      @MrDavePed 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ZetaTango83 That very busy knife seems to do a lot of the digestion ahead of time. Could also try some vinegar.
      ..

    • @ZetaTango83
      @ZetaTango83 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@MrDavePed Yea that knife n hand skills man. Well vinegar or acid might affect the delicate taste and the bones would still be sharp to cause choking. Deep frying as Joe said is actually a safe alternative treatment.

  • @RataStuey
    @RataStuey 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this guys outlook. Such a class act

  • @efryblanc7292
    @efryblanc7292 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great story to be shared, such dedication and determination to be a sushi chef in one of the most difficult place to live as a foreigner... Hats off to you Derek, you are just great and awesome, many fortune in the future

  • @anp12546
    @anp12546 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    仕込み完璧すぎ。素晴らしい