Behind the Counter at a local Japanese Okonomiyaki Restaurant

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This is behind the counter at Japan Okonomiyaki restaurant in Tokyo. Today, we’re going to a Tokyo hidden gem family owned, father and son Okonomiyaki Teppanyaki restaurant, called Saya in Sendagaya Tokyo. The restaurant was opened 27 years ago, and Yusuke, the owner’s son, runs the shop these days with plans to carry on the family business in the future. In the morning he first prepares the Osakayaki, an osaka style okonomiyaki which takes about 30 minutes to cook. It’s a popular dish that many customers order so he starts cooking it in advance to minimize customer wait times. Okonomiyaki itself is a Japanese-style pancake. It’s usually made with flour, eggs, yam, cabbage, and any other proteins as one prefers and it’s often flavored with dashi. It’s eaten as a meal or snack in Japan. It appears simple and easy enough to make but even slight differences in how it’s cooked and the ratio of the ingredients used can quickly yield an inconsistent dish. Only a true chef can create a consistent okonomiyaki that their customers can come to enjoy time after time. And hence why each okonomiyaki restaurant is unique in itself.
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@PaolofromTOKYO Год назад

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@LSPooo Год назад

Paolo much love from the states! I can't leave dude to illnesses and I'm so thankful I get to see different sides and lives ofJapan! And the beautiful japanese people!

@ropro9817 Год назад

I love that Yusuke and his dad work with a giant smile on their face. Looks like they love what they do and take pride in their work! Just like Paolo! 🤠

@BIGJATPSU Год назад

Ok.... I wanna see you visit his dad's spot at night now with how he was talking! 🤣🤣🤣

@harley1768 Год назад

yo paolo the link in the description for the restaurant is wrong

@marohoh Год назад

Looks amazing! Hope your wife is doing ok 💗

@danbacharach7650 Год назад

They dressed so professionally like a Michelin star restaurant. It's great to see so much pride in their craft.

@qwertyboo Год назад

Maybe because the dad is into fashion?

@sonarsphere Год назад

@@qwertyboo Exactly.

@raphy9654 Год назад

@@qwertyboo i think all the place in japan is lile that, its all in the standards ofc !

@Digger-Nick Год назад

Most of Japan is like that, that's why they're so miserable.

@julesverneinoz Год назад

I find it very cute that all the workers dressed like they work in a yoshoku restaurant. Most of the time when going to an okonomiyaki restaurant, the chefs go for the a lighter dress (t-shirt, happi coat, apron and hairband). It can get quite warm near the plates! Okonomiyaki is usually considered 'junk food' so this is different.

@nishaismail Год назад

Everyone is so good looking! Even the dad is so fashionable! Since Yousuke used to be a drummer, he can multitask very well by cooking several okonomiyaki at the same time. Keep this series going!

@sunnysideup33 Год назад

Yes. Very charismatic.

@leonardosorrentini9451 Год назад

i was about to say the same thing ahahahaha

@argaarifwangsa4060 Год назад

Haha! I also noticed on how good looking they are, just like a restaurant from romance manga or anime such as Tokyo Mew Mew, and so on. I've just imagined that Yusuke will meet his wife at the restaurant, a woman who really loves Okonomyaki.

@twixtheterrible5151 Год назад

I was about to comment the same thing lmao but their okonomiyaki surely looks delicious!

@pendaco Год назад

The father reminds me of the actor James Hong 😎

@mrrodriguezHLP Год назад

The dad is vibing, he's got a lot of class. When he said 'he's about the nights' I fully believed him. That members only restaurant is a scene for sure.

@Francois_Dupont Год назад

big gay energy from him. 🍆

@DGP406 Год назад

The man got presence, that's for sure.

@Aardappelpurree 7 месяцев назад

It's kind of strange but I think he kindof looks like Alan Rickman

@keshevdev5498 7 месяцев назад

Ikr😂😂

@Esandeech2 4 месяца назад

@@Aardappelpurreeomg yes! I think it’s the hair.

@blankroyai Год назад

The father is so cool and dapper, the son and the staffs are all handsome, this is basically a visual restaurant and both the people working there as well as the food! 😭

@adiwicaksonoshojoakh Год назад

definitely an ikemen teppanyaki shop

@keikof9188 Год назад

I was looking for the comment mentioning how handsome all the guys here are LOL I mean WOW talk about dinner and a show 🤣

@manolo7552 Год назад

bro wtf the staffs are ugly af

@jnzl523 Год назад

Omg nobody commented how HANDSOME EVERY STAFF, SON AND FATHER ARE???? looks like a model runned restaurant hahahaha

@Delaney-and-the-Starlight Год назад

Yes! They look like the family who would run a restaurant in a drama!!!

@Dryenwc3 Год назад

literally every second comment is about that...

@alcolus2985 Год назад

Dad was from a fashion business they sure got some tips haha

@jmkira978 Год назад

Nobody?! Lol, majority of the comments are all about their looks

@bocah_abad21 Год назад

bc majority aren't as gay

@sinistersandcastle Год назад

Punk rock son and fashion father Okonomiyaki team could be an entire show lol

@yaboirin4349 Год назад

sounds like a good show tittle lmao

@buggiemara4902 Год назад

OMG i want an anime

@alexandralynn186 Год назад

As a culinary student I laughed when they took a nap so relatable. People dont realize how much manual labor there is in the restaurant industry you always feel like a nap coming just by noon lmao

@oloy1545 Год назад

The Hells Angels, the Comanchero motorcycle club and the Aussie Cartel heads are having talks while you are reading this about their growth in Australia and in Asia. Exterminating The Yakusa presence and their activities in the country would be considerably profitable for the Hells Angels, the Comanchero motorcycle club and the Aussie Cartel. The goal is to initiate their expansion over the Yakusa in Australia and to push it as far as in Japan. According to their plans, they are and will be supported by the Sinaloa Cartel for a part of the gains obtained and it would be done by the end of 2023. They told their mens to prioritize the capture, mostly for torture and interrogation before killing and for selling but to kill right away if they can not capture. This is what members having close ties with Hells Angels chapter leaders are talking about. Some members of the Hells Angels and of the Sinaloa Cartel had already start moving to Australia. The mens had been told to get the job done by any means, even by mass killing if needed. If you are directly involved let your comrades know so you can be prepared for what is happening before it is too late to prevent the bloodbath and your fall!

@JejuIju Год назад

@@oloy1545 ''The australian cartels'' LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. tinfoil hat OFF, you nutjob.

@saitodosan9377 Год назад

For real. I'm not a culinary student, but I've worked cooking in multiple different restaurants. I've also done a couple of other types of labor, but nothing has made me as tired as working in the restaurant industry. I fully believe it takes a special type of person that can work in one for a month and then decide "Yeah this is awesome I wanna keep doing it!"

@lukejposadas 9 месяцев назад

Culinary is hard, the hardest though is for sure landscaping. They are pretty similar in terms of having to work on your feet, just a lot more lifting in yard work.@@saitodosan9377

@beabeltran7684 Год назад

Its interesting how the son's owner casually mentions about their previous staff/s starting their own businesses after they learned from the restaurant. No sign of competitions or anything which i think attracts more positive vibes for the restaurant. Good job! I'd like to visit your shop in the future 😊

@Aeybiseediy Год назад

In Japan its quite common for shop owners to take in apprentices to learn their craft and then open up their own business... I find it really beautiful. It shows that they treat their employees like a real human being and not simply a worker to bring only profit to them.

@yummychips_ Год назад

i heard its a pretty common thing in Japan. Like it's more of a reputable thing, if your employees leave to open up a successful business. I guess it means the owner and restaurant, were doing a really good job, and the worker picked up a lot of good skills.

@FirstSpearDefense Год назад

America could never lmao. If an employee finds out you want to start your own similar business and nothing but pettiness and shade from then on. So sad.

@Lexman00 Год назад

@@Aeybiseediy You believe in a business only one side benefits? The business is offering a job, they pay you, and in exchange you provide your labor. A business owner has liability and responsibilities that an employee does not have. Nothing one sided about that. Also, while a business can exist without employees, for example, a small business owner doing landscaping, you can't have jobs without a business creating one in its expansion.

@oloy1545 Год назад

@RandomUserX99 Год назад

I just love how you weave the story behind the owner and the staff into these shows in addition to showcase the food and the place itself. Most other Japan food channels almost exclusively showcase the food, but the best part of your video is how you humanize the place and makes it super interesting.

@keithyinger3326 Год назад

That's almost why I prefer small mom and pop type of places. They are usually smaller so you get to chat with people's a little bit more. I get my morning latte from a lady who runs a coffee stand at a gas station. It's half the price of the same thing at Starbucks and just as good to me. It's nice chatting, and sharing pictures of our animals and stuff like that. Plus getting it from a place like that has other benefits. For example if I forgot to take cash out, since she doesn't do debit, she will still make me a coffee and I will just pay her double the next day.

@rg20322 Год назад

Excellent interview and review of this small shop. I loved these places when I was there years ago - it was a great price and so friendly. The families take such pride!

@oloy1545 Год назад

@RandomUserX99 Год назад

@@oloy1545 Yakusa... 草草草... why are you posting this kind of bullshit?

@kevinleekokchung958 Год назад

I love how the japanese culture where the owner aware their staffs are going to setup their own business while they still willingly to guide them for each step despite knowing very well their staffs might be their rival in the same industry. Kudos to them!

@LastBastion Год назад

Well, it's called apprenticeship, and it's pretty COMMON around the world, the trade off is usually work for minimum wage or no payment at all.

@sentino68 Год назад

Here in the USA it’s the total opposite. I could not talk about opening my own architecture practice while working at my last office.

@fullmetalfunk Год назад

@@LastBastion in the US it's frowned upon and might even get you fired if you mention it. i was working for a locksmith company once and before being hired i had to sign a contract saying i wouldn't open my own locksmithing company within a certain radius of the one i was working for if i ever left the business.

@ryanmacallister6373 Год назад

@@fullmetalfunk Common restraint of trade clause to stifle competition. Sucks !

@TristanM2013 Год назад

@@fullmetalfunk What would happen if you ended up starting a company in that radius regardless? Can they really sue you years later because of it?

@dnsoulx Год назад

the dad and son duo is so precious. i love both of their personalities!!

@mr.wescottx7129 Год назад

Agreed so adorable.

@ichiroutakashima4503 11 месяцев назад

The father definitely has fashion roots embedded in him. He's got the swag.

@KpopLunatic Год назад

This shop is like a real life anime 🤣🤣 Good food, all single handsome chef and workers, passion in cooking, dreams of opening own restaurants etc. I can already visualize it coming out of an anime, but in real life 🤭

@Hida_Kairi10969 Год назад

I know, right???!!!🤭😍 I will gladly come and eat this delicious food everyday if possible😙😆

@WajeEdits Год назад

not everything in Japan is anime.

@Sushifetus Год назад

Maybe it’s just because anime is based on the japanese lifestyle??

@OkagaCalifornia Год назад

Weebs really make the worst comments.

@chomosuque Год назад

"That time I started to gain experience in a Japanese okonomiyaki shop so I'll be prepared when I open my own restaurant"

@bigbro05 Год назад

Love this. The owner father walks out for 1 second and immediately screams strong artistic vibe. Must be a great business owner as well. The son should have no problem getting a girlfriend with his face and smile. The lunch looks great also. Makes me really want to try the VIP dinner.

@RandomUserX99 Год назад

No problem getting gf? This guy has female fans who visit as much as possible just to gawk at him 😂

@faintsherin4468 Год назад

Look at the comment section, they are already simping rofl

@fc7307 Год назад

@@RandomUserX99 You need to remember he can't spend a lot of time with her as he is always working. But if the woman is understanding and will support him when he opens his own shop then it could work.

@Zxnkami Год назад

@@fc7307 It's technically his own shop as he is running his family business and his father is getting old.

@jakemcculloch94 Год назад

Yusuke’s father seems like such a cool dude, I bet he’d be such an interesting guy to hangout with and listen to! Would have been super cool if we could have seen Yusuke in his band days!

@iamReddington Год назад

This father/son combo is so fucking WHOLESOME!! I absolutely love them. I love how nice the dad was. Their second shop was gorgeous! I loved the look.

@spicyseeds Год назад

everybody that works here has amazing hair, and Yusuke is so handsome! he really resembles his dad☺️

@karmaoutlaw Год назад

My thoughts exactly! 🫶

@qwertyboo Год назад

Everybody is good looking even the wait staff lmao

@ckn3269 Год назад

Is the hiring criteria is great hair? Haha

@kaydeekelly5852 Год назад

indeed a hot episode. delicious foods, awesome ambience, and hot young chefs. hihi. and to see how they encourage their worker to open up their own restaurant someday wahhhh.

@PaolofromTOKYO Год назад

it was a hot one!

@TomCook1993 Год назад

Nothing was as hot as that firefighter episode. Omg that guy was hot

@beermakeup4555 Год назад

100% agree

@wabisabi7755 Год назад

@@TomCook1993 The Japanese mechanic was also hot. Especially when he took off his shirt at the beginning and wore those tight pants. Damn! 😂

@RandomUserX99 Год назад

yeah the visual value in this shop from the Dad to the most recent help is pretty damn high in this place. I am guessing there's a consistent female fanbase of this place lol

@zeromtrx117 Год назад

I can't get over how absolutely adorable Yusuke is! 😍 I'd go there every day!

@cain7925 Год назад

creep

@machumachu777 Месяц назад

Damn creep

@user-jo4hr9dk2b Год назад

自分日本人なんだが、こんなイケメンお兄さんとイケおじのお好み焼き店は漫画かアニメしか存在しないと思ってたw とても美味しそうだし行ってみたいなぁ！良い店紹介してくれて感謝！

@AP-qt4mt Год назад

As a kid, okomiyaki was my gateway to Japanese food. I was thinking about that moment yesterday when I was eating some and now Paolo uploads this. Food Kismet!

@mdmzr6512 Год назад

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@craigmertz1994 Год назад

I appreciate Richard approach to teaching. GREAT MAN HE IS!

@neilmcloughlin7713 Год назад

One thing I learned in life is that a big part of winning is knowing that you can and it is possible for you to win.

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@Rolexy jallow Been hearing about Richard for a while, how do I get him??

@gustavobedoya2839 Год назад

okay then, I will give him a head start to see what His capable of making.

@Patterrz Год назад

You can tell everyone had a lot of fun making this video, the way the owner answered the questions The food looks fantastic too

@senguptasthiti Год назад

The chefs, owner, the owner’s father - all are so handsome. It was a treat to watch this vid. The efficiency, cleanliness, speed of cooking, and handsomeness. Pablo, beautiful presentation and editing - hats-off! Love from India 🫶🏼

@headachebaby Год назад

Wow...Yusuke is so handsome. I love that he smiles when he's talking.

@waifongtang4697 Год назад

OMG....all the guys are so good looking. The senior owner is equally handsome.

@karlijn9669 Год назад

The Japanese work ethic always inspires me. 😊

@mr.wescottx7129 Год назад

For real very diligent/ hard-working people

@carriee.9712 Год назад

He’s handsome, hardworking, easy going, and knows how to cook; he seems like quite the catch. 💕😊

@YwY-ct5yq Год назад

They're all sooo HANDSOME 😍😍😍 ... I hope they find love very soon and start families 😩

@christinesolis9675 Год назад

I think this is my favorite episode so far, all of them are so handsome! haahahha

@renipratiwi5720 Год назад

Same haha!!

@camilareyes1323 Год назад

Yusuke is so handsome and charismatic, i want to volunteer to be his wife 😭😭 and his dad is so stylish! What a great vibe that restaurant has and everyone looks so nice and cheerful

@jakobramos4003 Год назад

Japanese people are so polite. I worked for a Japanese company years ago, and everything at the company was 1st class. The CEO would talk to you like he was your friend.

@ahubbard5172 Год назад

My daughter, who just turned 32, (and single) ☺️ said she would have to do takeout at this restaurant because she would be too nervous to eat there because the chef is so good looking. 😉 💕💕

@marcioamaral7511 Год назад

Dad is handsome and fashionable Son got those genes Friend looks like a cousin or brother Everyone looks good in this restaurant

@iamnoone21 Год назад

All of these guys seem like genuinely fun people to hang out with

@Sailorlluna Год назад

They’re both so handsome and they have the same smile. Thanks for this video. It’s lovely to see a family restaurant run with so much love and soul.

@aznsweety Год назад

Thanks, Paolo! The owner and his son have beautiful smiles. I love how these videos are part behind-the-scenes, part dating profile. How old are you? What do you like to do? Do you go to the aquarium alone? LOL. I love how Paolo is helping them with business and love :)

@kevilharris4379 Год назад

They definitely earned that nap at the end! Fantastic video! It was handy that he had to get so much cooking in before the customers started arriving so you could get those sweet close ups!

@Jordan-inJapan Год назад

Okonomiyaki has always been my favorite Japanese ‘shomin-ryori’ (庶民料理, or ‘common people’s food’.) Fast, cheap, and actually decently well-balanced food since there’s a ton of cabbage it. It’s also customizable, since you can fairly easily swap out one ingredient for another, so it’s good for vegetarians…as long as you’re not too picky about fish-based ‘dashi’ in the mix. Oh, and it’s good with beer. 🍻

@AcridWhistle Год назад

I see no reason that the Osaka style takes 30 minutes to cook as it is mostly two layers, the Hiroshima style takes longer as it is layered separate. As for vegan that could be tough as both use egg as a batter, and Hiroshima has the additional fried egg layer. As much as I enjoyed Osaka okonomiyaki, the Hiroshima with clams was amazing and the eateries were much livelier with Toyo Carp paraphernalia and team member pictures all over the small places, along with games on TVs .

@Jordan-inJapan Год назад

@@AcridWhistle Yeah that doesn’t really make sense to me either. I think it only takes about 10 or 15 minutes at my local place. As for customizing to make it vegan, that could be tricky. (I have a feeling that a web search might turn up a solution, but not something we could request at a typical restaurant.)

@Jordan-inJapan Год назад

@TravelerPat I know what you mean, I think the ‘restaurant service’ approach is relatively new. (My local places give you the option to have it prepared for you, or cook it yourself at your table.)

@oloy1545 Год назад

@revellebahbah 10 месяцев назад

Yousuke is a split image of his dad. they all are good looking, there smile light up the room. i can not tell you how many times i have watch this .. 🥰 hello from the states!

@manhunter433 Год назад

The most amazing thing to me about most japanese people is the pride and confidence most have yet they are still modest

@meat_loves_wasabi Год назад

Good to see younger generation taking over and continue the business….hope able to visit Japan freely by this year… its almost 2yrs+ since we last visited

@hedgehogthesonic3181 Год назад

@@missplainjane3905 Japan is indeed and advanced and developed country.

@hedgehogthesonic3181 Год назад

@@missplainjane3905 Sadly no

@veljaycopalmes506 Год назад

the staff at this restaurant are very good looking especially the chef!

@marta9127 Год назад

They all seem to be so nice, energetic and friendly people. You can see they like their job and they love other people, too. It must be an amazing place to work at. I hope the owner will meet the perfect girl soon! He deserves to be happy 😊 Also, as someone in the comments has already written - they are all extremely handsome! A perfect combination, as they all seem to be kind, friendly, dedicated, hard-working and handsome... What more can a girl ask for?

@joewarrior619 Год назад

These lads look so down to earth, it must be fun working there regardless how busy it gets.

@leonaheidern Год назад

the father is good looking for his age. very charming too

@CrescentStarSoldier Год назад

Japanese people are just good vibes man. All of them just seem so calm about life

@eusiahcruz9340 Год назад

Why is everyone so handsome omg

@BunnyInTheSnow Год назад

the dad looked so dandy cool the second he stepped in. hehe! explains why

@leijdstroms Год назад

Can't get enough of Japanese food here in Taiwan, so looking forward to visiting Japan next spring for the first time!

@tanzilatasnim7446 8 месяцев назад

"I am a man of the night" I love the dad! Such a class!

@ookingdomstaroo Год назад

I realize that his use of the two spatulas is similar to playing with two drumsticks. So playing punk rock music in his head while cooking makes sense!

@thomasji7614 Год назад

We have few okonomiyaki restaurants here in LA but I really feel this is much more authentic in Japan of course~ Thanks for another awesome video, have a great weekend! :D

@akadanish Год назад

where in LA?

@gregoryrodriguez5621 Год назад

@@akadanish by the homeless tents 😂

@akadanish Год назад

@@gregoryrodriguez5621 heard its pretty bad, skid row baby!!!

@justine1124 Год назад

If Ran Takahashi, the prince of japan volleyball, he is the japan resto prince

@Japan_Changed_My_Life Год назад

I love the food culture in Japan. One of my biggest regrets of returning to the States after living there for a long time is that the food culture in the US is no contest - there's just not much pride if any at all - there are some exceptions of course.

@jackiecosta7620 Год назад

Does Japan have surprise health inspections like USA and Canada? The son is a very organized chef … very talented and I m so impressed with the constant clean as you go ethic.

@shirokumakogyo Год назад

Generally speaking, surprise inspections are rare--usually only when triggered by a specific complaint from a customer. Restaurants like this with an open cooking area tend to be more conscientious about cleaning and hygiene, but occasionally older restaurants--mom-and-pop places--can be remarkably filthy. (I remember working in a ramen shop in Waikiki decades ago and getting dinged by the health inspector just for leaving the ice scoop in the ice machine...) And Japan hasn't instituted any kind of health department public rating system for restaurants like some cities in the U.S. have done.

@inisipisTV Год назад

From what gather from a different documentary all restaurants get a twice a year major multiple inspection(each for Fire safety, water and sewage check, food safety, pest and insects check, restaurant staff safety test) to get a renewal. Then there's monthly casual sanitation inspection.

@jackjackyphantom8854 Год назад

Japan is cleaner than Western countries.

@shirokumakogyo Год назад

@@inisipisTV From what I know after living here 22 years, that seems unlikely at best. I've run a bar here for 4 years, and we have yet to see an inspector of any kind.

@manueldelapaz9611 2 месяца назад

IN JAPAN "THERE IS NO SURPRISE VISIT AS in Canada when it comes to health department official visit to any food retail stores, hair dressers,etc... and any businesses dealing with people physical contacts ( please check the "CITY OF TORONTO HEALTH DEPARTMENT INSPECTIONS) and it is quite amazing about the power they have to keep you open or shut you down and FINES.ANY business HAVE to display sign "on their store front window with pass green, orange under scrutiny/fines, red you are close, how do I know,32 years in business.I used to know a small French bakery " IN TAKAYAMA JAPAN(my favorite city in Japan) called " NICOLAS BAKERY " parallel street to the JR STATION 5/7 MNS WALK away and the owner told me ,back then they get a letter at least with 2 weeks notice " so you will never get red handed, this bakery is gone may be 10 years ago or more, another baker took over

@Idolismo Год назад

Awesome video. The father is insanely charismatic! I was grinning through the entire video. Guess this place goes on my list next time I'm in Tokyo to visit.

@karlaestacio9280 Год назад

All the staff are all handsome and the owner's son is soooo good looking. I hope I can eat there soon.

@amalilconfused Год назад

I don’t know if it’s a requirement, but Paolo seems to always find the most charming/interesting people to interview. Do you have a casting call? Having a boss that looks so suave, the pressure to look as suave and expensive must be high. These family owned shops are something I marvel at, several generations having the same passion and deciding to continue their family legacy.

@konradquizon8282 Год назад

The son looks like Ran Takahashi a volleyball player for the Japan National Team 🇯🇵. The guy is really handsome🙏

@ANIMExVIBES Год назад

I bet many customers would love to come here not just for their amazing cooking skills but also for a little peek of the good looking sweet gentlemen😂

@chewyspam1111 9 месяцев назад

Okay, I just have to say, I have the BIGGEST crush on Yosuke. I love a punk rocker who can cook!

@justtrynnalive 8 месяцев назад

Is he on Instagram?

@markvelous2552 Год назад

Fashion and music... this father and son duo slayed

@debbyarief Год назад

The owners are very smiley and happy, so nice to see them

@julialuz5850 Год назад

I absolutely love these videos. Hope your wife and wolfie are safe and healthy ❤

@makey7965 Год назад

Wth? All of them look like someone from fashion show😂😂 all handsome

@amaliafebryana6791 Год назад

that 26 years old new worker is my type.

@harvestmoon_autumnsky Год назад

They key to the good food and their handsome faces is the vampire like afternoon nap in the restaurant.

@HeliNoir Год назад

I didn’t need to say what I was thinking when I saw those owner and son and staff because the comment section already said them. Kudos paolo for always giving us quality and interesting content !

@darkclouds27 Год назад

Yusuke and his dad have the same beautiful smile and eyes that sparkle. I always wonder each time I watch one of your videos if you are offered to eat the food that is being served?

@siska7241 Год назад

i already know they’r into fashion when i saw the son wearing leather balenciaga city bag in the first minute🙃what a fancy okonomiyaki chef

@pinkmonkeybird2644 Год назад

It’s another interesting and engaging video. Paolo has a talent for finding interesting and charismatic people for his videos, along with choosing subjects that have broad appeal. I wish the US would be more supportive of family owned restaurants and businesses in general. We have far too many mega chain restaurants that serve generic food, and the family-owned places just can’t compete. Regional cooking is getting lost under the weight of all those chains as well. It’s sad, and I wish we cared more about the independent owners and our food culture.

@salguodrolyat2594 Год назад

The USA is too litigious for small businesses to survive in large population centres.

@Wiseman__ 11 месяцев назад

America has serious problems with laziness, greed, a lack of honor, radical individualism, religious extremism, disregard for quality, etc... Japan values the opposite of all that. While Japan isn't perfect it's far better than the US

@peachblossom3663 Год назад

everyone that works there is so handsome wow

@sofiaveloso7861 Год назад

This must be one of my favorite videos, a family business just hits differently, you can feel the care in every detail. My mom runs a traditional restaurant where i helped since i was 5, it was my grandma's and it will probably be passed down to my big brother, kinda frustating :( blessings to Yusuke and if he wants a girlfriend that he can run the restaurant with, I volunteer

@LuiZ-jy1pi Год назад

I think I know why I feel so good watching these videos. It's because of small things hidden between the lines such as: a business passed down from father to son, boss arriving first and working harder than the staff, everyone nice with each other, a lot of discipline and care with the work, the treatment of the customers. This is what a society that hasn't fallen apart culturally looks like. I feel like I've been robbed for not having that around me, I want to sue the boomers and the gen x for ruining things before I arrived

@waltersumofan Год назад

gen x here, boomers did a lot, no need to drag us into their messes!

@Steve-ve6sc Год назад

There are many young chef with high motivation.

@mightymondplays Год назад

I could watch Yusuke all day

@Dampachi100 Год назад

Everyone has so much swag in this episode. I'm envious of their hairstyles!

@mr.wescottx7129 Год назад

What kind of Japanese barber shop thru HSV compared to the US

@04Hichan Год назад

Ok the highlight of this video for me is that the son is single and loves to cook and I'm single and loves to eat I hope the son will notice me hehe 😆😍

@dewdropinn4 Год назад

Both father and son are so handsome, debonair, and insanely talented! Bravo!

@Ava_Orchid Год назад

What I have noticed in these videos is that every manager of every smaller family like business does not hesitate to get whatever needs done done. There is no job beneath anyone. Oh and he sounded like he was proud that many people learned a craft there and went on to their own business. Not to say in the USA that never happens but the person often acts like a crime has been committed in their former staff leaving to pursue a similar business

@bhez6080 Год назад

Bellissimo video! Love from Italy, me and Simone are watching you every weekend! (simo is from Rome, we're waiting for you!)

@nvfr6qk8 Год назад

イケメンばっかりでビックリ👀‼️

@VerhoevenSimon Год назад

I love this series, and especially this one. A nice story, superb ambiance, craftmanship and showcasing how you can make a superb meal using few ingredients.

@EvaMendelovich Год назад

It looks super tasty 🥹🌟 Everyone is so good at what they are doing; I hope one day I can fly to Japan and eat all this delicious food! As always the best videos 🙏✌️

@ainnaraga8233 Год назад

Why are they all handsome????!!! Even the father is handsome!!!

@NickPR87 Год назад

Another great episode of this series in the books! The level of attention and commitment to quality at Japanese restaurants never ceases to amaze me.

@JackiJinx Год назад

It was so enjoyable to watch this one and get to know all the people at the shop! Felt like the start of a visual novel almost

@i.h.978 Год назад

I remember when I tried my first okonomiyaki. Such an amazing experience! Behind the counter is a great series specially for the background stories and experiences and the families. Hope you and Maiko and Wolfy are better from everything that happened. Best wishes to the whole family and thank you for quality content always!

@armopaohnair9011 Год назад

Thank you for showing us this video!!! I appreciate your quality editing, care and respect shown to the staff. Love your videos 💜💙🧡🙃

@kotoripikuseru Год назад

Okonomiyaki was something I always looked forward to when I was a kid. There was a ma and pa shop that my auntie would take me to and they always made my own "special" okonomiyaki, which was just a smaller one for my size. I always loved watching the bonito dance on top. This video brought back a lot of warm happy memories for me, thank you Paolo! I can't be in Japan now with my family due to COVID and work, but I am thankful to have a look back at my childhood and seeing how things have changed (or remained the same) thanks to you and your videos!

@michelleg.4587 Год назад

Thank you for filming all the different food shops in Japan, it make me miss and reminisce the great memories I had living there.

@BerryCreamy-kc1mh Год назад

The Father, the son and the staffs are all ikemen. 😁😁😁

@sparklingst4r Год назад

I love to see how Japanese works, it seems they are passionate and give a good vibe in things that they do. I even can feel the vibe by only watching it also like how u interact. Hope one day i can go to Japan

@lteht6919 Год назад

Love your videos. Always well made and have so much great info. Thanks for making these videos, even after all the private issues you have had. Thanks.