Day in the Life of Japanese Hawker in Singapore

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This is a day in the life of a Japanese hawker selling fusion Mee Pok in Singapore. Naoji Kuribara has been living in Singapore for 20 years and operates a few stalls specializing in Singapore-Japanese fusion mee pok. I followed him for a day to better understand what's happening behind the success of his food business.
Big thanks to Kuribara-san for letting me stalk him the whole day. Here are all the Li Yuan Mee Pok stalls.
- 18 Boon Lay Way (Tradehub21)
- Blk760 Bedok Reservoir View #01-337
- Blk511 Hougang Avenue 10 #01-151
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@anna_wong 2 года назад

Such a humble businessman! I can see all his passion for cooking when he cooks! He really has a great passion for cooking especially noodles, feel kinda shocked when he mentioned he works as a Ramen chef part-time even when he has a full-time job in Japan. I thought having a full-time job in Japan is already no life? Still have time to do part-time? Really salute to him! Localised Japanese who likes to eat local food with a "Good Morning" towel over his shoulder. Cool!

@wt5219 2 года назад

you know he's steeped in the local ways when he embraces the 'Good Morning' towels! 叔父さん頑張りましょう！ミーポック美味しそう！食べたい ^>^

@minecraftingguy123 2 года назад

Really not easy as a boss, working in Singapore for so many years and his family is in Japan. Mad respect for this dude.

@aciel-tv 2 года назад

his immediate family - daughter, son, wife are all in singapore... they are also cooking/mending the stalls (the last time i ate at westcoast, they were there). haha

@leederek 2 года назад

mad respect for stealing his boss recipe after 6 months

@shotaroinagaki 2 года назад

@@leederek trust me when I say this, while the dishes served definitely have a hint of Japanese methods, they are fundamentally different and surely required a significant level of ingenuity to craft.

@avijeet1670 2 года назад

@@aciel-tv he said in the video that they're all in Japan though

@hawkhea7527 2 года назад

7:16 powerful! He own the whole coffeeshop 👍🏻

@yogeshwarihozumi8980 2 года назад

Oh, wow!!!! He is amazing!! I’m inspired by his hard work and the way he works with his employees. I’m Japanese and maybe coming to Singapore for my work next year. ( in 2022) I wish to visit one of his shops and hope to meet him! ✨

@Danrify 2 года назад

All the best to you! 頑張ってください

@yogeshwarihozumi8980 2 года назад

@@Danrify Thank you! 😊✨

@syarifahnajwa5491 2 года назад

U ar most welcome😃

@MasouShizuka 2 года назад

Please do so. Most Singaporeans will even recommend delicious local cheap hawker foods too. So do not be afraid to approach us in public.

@vanwangye Месяц назад

Welcome to Singapore. Hope you are doing good now.

@pendiemz 2 года назад

Hawker in a BMW. But from the bottom of my heart, I feel like he deserves every bit of success he has.

@blueypink19 2 года назад

He owns the whole coffee shop so he is more than a hawker haha but yes his hardwork paid off!

@mickeytang440 2 года назад

@@blueypink19 ya, the title should be "Day in the Life of Japanese Hawkers Boss in Singapore"

@happy1288 2 года назад

@@blueypink19 Oh wow ! I didnt knew that

@dw7647 2 года назад

a bmw in singapore costs like 200k or something insane (atleast for Americans)

@LimYQS 2 года назад

Lol many other hawkers in Luxury cars, some are so successful they stay in condos and private houses

@graeyeeshii 2 года назад

It’s so interesting to look at the life in Singapore from a foreigner’s perspective! It’s really heartwarming to see you/you guys blending into our local culture here. 私の日本語の先生もシンガポールに20年ぐらい住んでいます。日本とシンガポールの生活は全然違いますから、20年この時間もすごく長くて、とても大変だったし、辛かったに違いないんですね。

@alexs_33 2 года назад

I'm happy for Kuribara-san that he assimilates to our culture very well. I'll be sure to try out his food when I get the chance! Wishing him well on running his business.

@nathanchang7713 2 года назад

Working in the F&B sector is really hard even in North America where the weather is cold & far more comfortable to work in, it’s still very tiring especially when you’re new, I can’t imagine these hawkers in Singapore who has to work and stand long hours in the extreme heat from both the fire & ovens and the hot & humid Singaporean climate.

@limbehh8494 2 года назад

Well say.. please support our hawker stalls.

@Z4U3398 2 года назад

Singapore climate. Not Singaporean climate. Lol!

@nathanchang7713 2 года назад

@@Z4U3398 It is Singaporean climate when referring to the country’s climate. When we talk about a country’s climate like for example American climate or Hawaiian climate, we don’t say ‘America climate’ or ‘Hawaii climate’…. I’m Canadian I think I’ll know better than you.

@Z4U3398 2 года назад

@@nathanchang7713 Singaporean. Definition: "Singaporean *people* who identify with the city state of Singapore i.e. Singapore citizen." Look it up. Singapore is the country. Singaporean is the citizen. So, no you do not affix citizenship to climate, my friend. Thus, it's *Singapore* climate. Not Singaporean climate. And no, being Canadian does not automatically make you an English expert. It does however, mean that your maple syrup is delicious. So, back to the maple woodlands ye go! Lol! 🤣

@nathanchang7713 2 года назад

@@Z4U3398 When we say 'Singapore' climate we would say hot Singaporean weather that's the way it is or Singapore's climate we don't say cold 'Alaska climate' we say cold 'Alaskan climate' or warm Hawaiian climate not 'hawaii climate'

@alexsolosm 2 года назад

He eats just like a singaporean! I agree most young Singaporean youth don't like to work as hawkers, but there are still some exceptions. I have two friends who went and started their own hawker stalls, despite having a degree. One sells chinese food, the other selling thai. They have been at it for years now, and I think they found their calling. The chinese stall friend even opened his second stall now, and he is only in the mid-thirties. Thai one the business not so good 😅.

@amusedtofu 2 года назад

I mean that's pretty understandable. You work more than 12 hours hours in a hot tiring place but the pay might only be around 2k+. What's more if you get injured on the job, alot of hawker stall owners will not compensate you for the off days or even for the hospital bill. I once help out my hawker relative because they are short-staffed. I have 1 rest day, no sick leave, no PH, no off days, no OT pay. Lunch break is 30mins. Min 10 hours work and getting scalded is an everyday occurrence and the pay is miserable. So i don't blame people who don't want to be hawker assistant. Maybe as a boss where the business is blooming is ok.

@macrick 2 года назад

it's not primarily the sweltering conditions. It's the PAY and the RENT

@karjeecheng9024 2 года назад

A fascinating interview with a fascinating subject. He is so passionate about ramen/noodle - it is obvious this is not merely a business for him. This covid has dealt very hard blows to the F&B business - I hope his business survives and thrives through these difficult times. Take care everybody, and stay safe.

@JimmBradley 2 года назад

I live in and watched your Bedok Reservoir video and got a hint that he opened an outlet here! I'm so glad I didn't have to travel far to try it and even had the pleasure of eating Meepok cooked by Kuribara-san himself! Definitely will be a regular of the Bedok outlet as it is walking distance for me =)

@loveispatient0808 2 года назад

Where is the Bedok stall? Anyone knows the address? Would like to try his food, thanks in advance!😄

@JimmBradley 2 года назад

@@loveispatient0808 760 Bedok Reservoir View coffeeshop. The address is in the description also

@TheEthan1992 2 года назад

Loving this new series. Although small but Singapore do have stories to tell!

@seriousyrius7334 2 года назад

Can tell he is really very hardworking and have certain kind of ethics towards his stalls and businesses. Got to try his fusion mee pok one day!

@annanishikinomiya2765 2 года назад

Then?

@seriousyrius7334 2 года назад

@@annanishikinomiya2765 Such an unwanted and nonsensical comment.

@ronhan1612 2 года назад

I have worked with both Japanese and Korean. They really are proud of their jobs, no matter in what profession. I wish our locals could copy their ethics and bring our local hawker food to a higher level. Just try any ramen stalls in Japan and you will find their standards are all so good.

@aquariuscaesar2858 2 года назад

Very interesting. Please do this kind of video more. It's always refreshing to see daily lives.

@paecpc 2 года назад

A hardworking, down to earth guy! All the best!

@JimmyNeo-wr6wn 3 месяца назад

Respect . Hardworking Japanese boss , who showed the way and lead by example . Deserved the success he is having now .

@raydenquek 2 года назад

Me as a Singaporean working as a chef in a Japanese restaurant. I would say he is really a nice and wonderful Japanese boss, compared to my Japanese manager and boss. Really not all Japanese bosses in Singapore are like him.

@Blurwrong 2 года назад

That face he made after drinking a nice gulp of beer after a long day was so genuine. Shows how hard he worked throughout the day.

@jamesho5139 2 года назад

Singapore currently seeing more and more pao fan stalls, so I think there will be demand if Kuribara-san tries his hand at fusion zosui

@alvinc75 2 года назад

Went to try the outlet at Bedok Reservoir because of this video. It did not disappoint 👍 ordered at 1140am, and it was a 1 hour wait. Good that it has a ticket system, so you can go for a stroll before the meal.

@tristikully6186 2 года назад

1 hour wait? damn

@44jwong 2 года назад

One hour wait? Must be damn good business. But good, no need to queue because of the ticket system.

@stephanieyong978 2 года назад

Hi may I know it’s next to the NTUC ? Thank you

@aHopefulDream 2 года назад

12:04 “he will always force you to drink something” I love that 😂😂 explains the aggressive kindness in some people hahaha

@GabeWatchesAnime 2 года назад

Typical chinese uncle in singapore

@ジャニーズポー 2 года назад

Oh my god, full of respect for kuribara San. 👍

@russelyong1045 2 года назад

You worked so hard to come up with this video! You had a long day too. Thanks for sharing this with us :) Hope you had a good rest after!

@GhibOjisan 2 года назад

Thanks Russel!

@tancelestine1555 2 года назад

Very happy to know Kuribara-san is opening a stall in bedok. Will definitely pop by as i have been wanting to try his fusion mee pok since you featured his Jurong stall!👍

@JimmBradley 2 года назад

It's opened already, this video was taken few weeks back

@tancelestine1555 2 года назад

Tried the shoyu and miso mee pok soup. Definitely worth the 55 min wait. Yum, the umami from the soup base is undeniable👍. Gambatte Li Yuan Fusion Meepok.

@Wolfedge75 2 года назад

Just went to bedok specifically to try out the new stall, and suffice to say, it was worth the hassle. Now about the hougang stall (or lack thereof....)

@geekroute 2 года назад

its obvious he learn his english in singapore. hahahhaa.... i love mee pok and ramen

@gnparticle 2 года назад

Mr Ojisan! That uncle was saying "but you're speaking Mandarin now!" when you told him "wo bu hui jiang zhong wen"(i don't speak Mandarin) haha

@lowlaychoo4363 2 года назад

Chao cho! Your Singapore family taught you well.

@Killerpants1125channel 2 года назад

The moment I saw him with the good morning towel around his neck, I knew the good was gonna be good haha

@ohmjustsketch 2 года назад

I love to see more expat turn to local entrepreneur. His passion is so inspiring ❤️

@willie8452 2 года назад

Very nice video! I prefer this style compared to Paolo's as there is more dialogue. Great job! :)

@dannyhow728 2 года назад

Will try one day of his Japanese fusion Mee pok .

@ezekielk.3629 2 года назад

Paolo style gives more in-depth knowledge into the industry and the co-worker

@maiyahoohoo 2 года назад

Maybe bcos both of them are japanese and living in sg so it's easier for them to communicate? Thus more dialogue? Whereas paolo is a foreigner communicating with Japanese. Regardless what, i think shldnt compare? Respect the individuals of their hardwork, styles and direction.

@willie8452 2 года назад

@@maiyahoohoo don't think Paolo's a 'foreigner'. He's been living in Japan for years, and married a Japanese wife.

@maiyahoohoo 2 года назад

@@willie8452 yes but that doesnt make him japanese? Marrying someone of whichever nationality and living in a said country doesnt mean u are that nationality? My point is, if you're living overseas and you meet someone from your hometown, naturally it is easier for you to communicate with that person, better understanding and maybe better connection with the person?

@oldtabrough1026 2 года назад

I was expecting him to drive a van or truck since he needs to transport goods. This guy really understand Singaporean's taste buds @16:35mins its very common for hawker owners to do that, especially when both the stalls are selling similar products next to each other.

@amusedtofu 2 года назад

Actually alot of hawker bosses drive sedan cars but they tend to be the slightly younger generation as in the younger middle aged folks. The chicken rice stall boss near my place drives mercs, convenience stall boss drives Lexus. Only the really older generations like 55+ onwards drive those delivery vans or trucks.

@oldtabrough1026 2 года назад

@@amusedtofu oic. ..anyway based on this video looks like he worked hard all these years to achieve the level of success he now has. So I guess he is enjoying his rewards by getting a beemer

@Robert84700 2 года назад

My aunt is a hawker and she does earn quite a good bit. She now stays in a condo. I think not many ppl know that Hawkers actually earn well especially if the food is good.

@oldtabrough1026 2 года назад

@@Robert84700 agree....but they sacrificed a lot to get there, I am sure.

@Juumonji 2 года назад

Dang, considering Singapore’s vehicle tax, it is a special something to be able to own a luxury car there.

@junweitan1413 2 года назад

Just went down to bedok reservoir and had japanese fusion mee pok shoyu dry. Worth it ☺️

@nakajimasara 2 года назад

シングリッシュって完璧ですね！😳 さすが20年間以上シンガポールに住んでるのです！羨ましい！！😭😭😭

@dablackink5484 2 года назад

Ah he owns a coffee shop, mad respect.

@suadi1630 2 года назад

Hey i own a malay food stall at changi south st 3.....im a singaporean..in my 30s....he's right not many young singaporeans will do this kind of job....its hot sweating for 12hrs a day!!! I start way early 4am to 4pm!! Stay strong!!!

@starwith90 2 года назад

Nice video !! 😊👍 Thank for sharing

@edwinkwan4343 2 года назад

I ate at his first stall when he opened in 2016. The food is very good. Glad that he came back to Singapore and continue to open more outlets.

@IZTheOne 2 года назад

This is a great video, a whole day shoot and planning it is never easy and then the editing from all the footages is another level of dedication lol! Thank you for sharing this experience. I can't taste these food but I admire the passion of hawkers. Only if you are able to withstand heat and long hours are you able to become one.

@GhibOjisan 2 года назад

It was indeed tiring for both of us but what saves us are comments like your's. Thanks IZ!

@YoutiaoVlogs 2 года назад

Wise choice occupy east and west. From the north and crying 😭

@ahyapchow2459 2 года назад

MR Kuribara- San he looking very humble and kind gentle man, Nice video, Ojisan Ghib 👍👍👍❤️🇸🇬

@太田こじもん 2 года назад

ここずっと行きたいと思ってるんだよなぁ😁

@lemonshirley 2 года назад

Gotta say the zichar dinner they had at the end looks really good :p

@singaporekako 2 года назад

How I wish I could work in Singapore! I totally understand that he never want to come back to Japan. 😅 All the best, 栗原さん！ I will visit your stall when I go to Singapore after the entry restrictions are lifted.

@miyazakihiroshi2548 2 года назад

栗原さんが日本で住みたいと思わへん気持ちけっこうわかるわ‼️今の日本は活気がホンマ無いしどんどん貧乏になってて事実上先進国から脱落してるしね😞💨まあ栗原さんみたいなやる気のある人やホンマに優秀な人材はこれからどんどん日本から離れて行くやろ🙄

@nuhguguh6842 2 года назад

Awesome story!

@writerideright632 2 года назад

His work ethic is wow. Hustle hustle hustle. Mad respect

@obiwan88 2 года назад

Commonwealth crescent! A mature estate with great character. Very interesting and well made video, thank you Ghib Ojisan!

@annietakahashi8130 2 года назад

Sir thank you for sharing 場所はどこですか？わたしにも　、行きたいです。教えてくださいね。🙏😊

@singaporedan7701 2 года назад

Ojisan - a very well produced video. 👌 well done 👏

@garethl738 2 года назад

Just watching this video has made me so hungry! I’ve got to try Kuribara-san’s meepok now. 👍🏼

@XR_GLASSGUMI 2 года назад

Woah respect live in singapore 20 years! I believe he is used to singapore foods already 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@adrianfunfair 2 года назад

This mee poke is something I will always think about and crave

@ezekielk.3629 2 года назад

4:00 Hello Ghib! Welcome to Bedok North! This is the most eye-opening video ever! watching a japanese run a chinese food stall like a Ramen shop!! See the way he drain the strainer!!!

@leevan50rrie 2 года назад

Not a hawker...more like towkay

@seokguekeng928 2 года назад

Hardworking. Good in cooking for survival.

@jinxc1620 2 года назад

Watching a Japanese interviewing a Japanese in a foreign land compared to watching a foreigner interviewing a Japanese in Japan really hits different

@christwg07 2 года назад

He’s localised and one of the few who embraces our culture, food, climate, heritage etc. Got to try his food 😊

@simplyme3306 2 года назад

Hohoho at Bedok Reservor! My area! I shall bookmark this place. That fermented prawn paste is called belachan. Basically added to all sambal

@ely9347 2 года назад

always see this uncle at Tradehub 21! Didn’t know his story behind his fusion meepok until now. That shall be my lunch for the whole week haha!

@horusfalcon668 2 года назад

A boss working as an employee. Hard to find nowsday

@pyaesone-fb2nm 2 года назад

In Japan.bosses are used to clean toilets.

@ansbas3309 2 года назад

Great content 👏👏👏

@tekkotoharu0608 2 года назад

素晴らしい動画をありがとうございます!日本人がこんなにも活躍している姿が嬉しいです！密着で、色々な裏側を見ることが出来ました! ミーポック食べたい🤤！

@GhibOjisan 2 года назад

海外には色んなチャンスがあることを知ってもらえたら幸いです！

@otterofconfusion3850 2 года назад

Ghib Ojisan, I hope more Japanese people watches your videos. When I was in Japan, every Japanese I met assumed all Singaporeans were rich and the only thing they knew about Singapore was マリーナベイサンズ. I had to tell them that Singaporeans called it MBS.

@シティマンチェスター-g7k 2 года назад

今度シンガポール行ったら絶対に行こう

@chenyinmei6466 2 года назад

oh my goodness..all that work and preparation..he really have passion for this stuff..admire indeed...this fusion..beautiful fusion..so meaningful

@mk-nw2pp 2 года назад

OMG! I used to have Japanese apartment mates and classmates, I would never imagine seeing a Japanese making chilli balachan, kudos to him!

@Gamebred-Nightmare 2 года назад

Almost thought it's Ken Lim from Singapore Idol from the thumbnail 🤣

@miyanokazuko4872 2 года назад

Wahhh the dishes looks so delicious! 🤤 He's such a amazing guy!

@Ariel-12345 2 года назад

シンガポール行ったらぜひ栗原さんのお店行ってみたいです🍜！！

@xiongsamsung 2 года назад

Im a regular at his clementi stall since he opened. Still remember he had his daughter taking orders. Stopped visiting initially when he sold it and went back to japan. But after a few more visits, its still my favorite mee pok stall. Visited the tradehub stall, waited for an hour eventhough its only 10 plus am. Its good, but Need some time commitment if want to eat there.

@momomo007 2 года назад

This is very impressive video and I hope 栗原さん will succeed the new stall. One thing I am very unfortunate is I didn’t know the shop even though I had been living in SQ for 7 years😭

@gala1684 2 года назад

Nice informative video its actually amazing how a born and bred local Singaporean like me can watch your videos introducing things about Singapore with interest. Great job.... keep up the good work and I hope the government or tourism board can give you some kind of benefits for all these promotional videos about our country.

@UzumakiNaruto-ln9kg 2 года назад

love this video omg

@acewong70 2 года назад

now i understand the reason i don't see the japanese guy at the clementi stall anymore.... :) thank you for making this video

@RayMak 2 года назад

He's so amazing

@johnong7348 2 года назад

How are you everywhere? 😂

@douglas_brighty_tan127 2 года назад

Pretty true 😎👍

@manchuriancandybar864 2 года назад

Like Spiderman; the amazing Spiderman.

@Mexaze_ 2 года назад

@@johnong7348 he just a normal human being like us, he browse any videos he likes, and he comments on it...🤣🤣🤣

@hollyxytphh 2 года назад

he always comment yet the comments never longer than 5 words every single time

@guitarfrozenintime 2 года назад

How did he get a 8SIR tank top? 😂

@melvinch 2 года назад

Er that is Commonwealth, not Clementi.

@hahalancer 2 года назад

Hey man, for the case of the stall next to him setting up a barrier... that is just typical chinese uncle/aunty behaviour, we fellow chinese too get that so its alright.

@Rei-cd6mw 2 года назад

栗原さんはシンガポールでお店を出すのにかなり苦労なさったのではないでしょうか？栗原さんは海外で頑張られて同じ日本人としてとても尊敬するし誇りに思います。

@douglasang3527 2 года назад

Crazy and cute Japanese in Singapore 😄

@ylein6508 2 года назад

Actually the setting up of barrier isn't because you are a foreigner, it's because they are worried people think their stall has many people and will not want to queue. The barrier is to differentiate themselves from your queue. This happens quite often near popular stalls with long queues

@gabrielchan4420 2 года назад

This is one reason, but there is probably more to his story and he didn share here..

@puayhoonlee 2 года назад

I used to have the same thoughts of retiring in Malaysia but have second thoughts after understanding the medical system , crime rate etc. Now with covids and future trends of virus mutation, home is still the best for retirement with family/friends nearby to help out (if necessary).

@commieskungflu1635 2 года назад

What’s wrong with their medical system?

@ylein6508 2 года назад

I have to concur,stayed there for 2 years and can't wait to get back

@wisteria7772 2 года назад

Malaysia is actually pretty good esp. if you live in neighbourhoods like Hartamas/bangsar you can always see expats running late at night and the medical system is the same as sg imo

@commieskungflu1635 2 года назад

@@wisteria7772 Yeah I had the same impression. Though I haven’t lived in Malaysia, I lived in a western country but I consider myself well traveled and sufficiently familiar with Malaysia. I thought the medical system is the same as SG’s. It’s not like I’m one of those struggling in Singapore either. I live a very comfortable life in Singapore. I don’t need to work basically.

@wisteria7772 2 года назад

@@commieskungflu1635 Anywhere is paradise with $$