Here in New Zealand we use mackerel as fishing bait. When I went to Japan I was surprised to see it on many menus, but it quickly became one of my favourites. Such a delicious fish!
The little details like the cost of each thing don't go unnoticed by your viewers! Thank you for starting to put the prices of the things you're eating on there, hopefully each dish will have the price next to it eventually!
Minor correction: Most restaurants no longer source their fish from Tsukiji since the market itself moved to Toyosu. The larger shops also opened places in Toyosu, but it doesn't have the character of Tsukiji.
Lol, everyone running to Mikeys rescue. It's ok guys, we know he's human and can make mistakes. He doesn't need your crusade. That said if this is true you would expect the tour guide to correct him on that.
I just LOVE how you have come around to sushi and sashimi! Especially because you are always there, at the source of the magic! Thanks for the great content Mike.
I’m here in front of the barista at turret and I showed him a screenshot of this video of you and the tour guides. He was so happy. He was like “ahhhh I remember them, thank you for coming!”
I have no idea how you deal with all the jet lag from all your traveling. Here's to 2023 coming, and another year of me eating vicariously through you.
Been to tsukiji before, now that I’m in Japan and been living here for 6 months, will definitely try out those places again. Going to travel to Tokyo the end of the year. Oh boy can’t wait!
It's amazing how Mikey came around on raw stuff - absolutely hooked on the otoro now :D I'm same with the mackerel though really: it has such a nice flavour!
Contrary to popular belief: most sushi is not raw, but rather prepared for consumption by freezing, aging, salting, brining and marinating. Plus, each condiment is a preparation in and of itself: the sushi vinegar, soy sauce, wasabi and ginger are there for a reason beyond taste, they make the seemingly "raw" fish safer to consume.
It was interesting to hear the proces of how bonito is dried. All of the tuna looks beautiful, and I weep every time I see you order a sashimi don (because I want one).
Really love seeing how you’re mine has changed And adapted, I use to watch your videos and you’d be soo hesitant about eating raw fish😂 you’re an inspiration to us all
I just wanted to say "Thank you!". My very first Sakuraco box (December) came today. So, Christmas Day, I'll be drinking tea and trying delicious snacks, all thank to you.
Mikey, your food journey has come so far! I remember you didn't like sushi that much because you were staying away from raw fish, and you didn't drink coffee that much! Now you love both things!!
Yeah, why aren’t they mentioned or tagged? I went back and listened to when he introduced the two tour guides and they don’t say a name but mention that they’re partnering with “______ Arigato Japan” and if you google “arigato japan food tour” I think that might take you to it?
When we visited, one of the amazing things that I noticed besides the food, was that with all that seafood out in the open, there were no flies and everything was so clean!
I had a hard time getting used to the new people, but I then seen Mikey was having fun with the people and the experience. It truly makes my day when I get to see you having these experiences, thank you for letting all of us join you on these trips.
For those unaware that the "Neon Green Wasbi" Is actually Horseradish with food coloring and that "real" wasabi is a much lighter green color and milder in flavor.
Is there anyone out there not knowing? the real wasabi is impossible to keep fresh and there are so so so many sushi places, the demand could never be met with the real one.
Mikey is very smart to stay out of new York this time of the year. This year huge snow storm hits up north badly. Many people died. Even down south is very cold with snow.
I went back and listened to when he introduced the two tour guides and they don’t say a name but mention that they’re partnering with “______ Arigato Japan” and if you google “arigato japan food tour” I think that might take you to it?
@lymmea I'm allergic to all fish unfortunately. It sucks cause I grew up eating it and loved it so I had a taste for it, especially salmon. I didn't gain the allergy until I was 9. At least I still have shellfish lol. Mike makes not eating hard.
Hi Mike! I live in Miami and was wondering if you could share the name of the all you can eat buffet you mentioned at the beginning of your video? Big fan of buffets. Thanks!!
It's odd, we always threw the mackerel back if we caught them. Maybe my dad just hated that fish or something. We were looking for bass, halibut and tuna (on a rare occasion unless in season).
Damn it’s always so satisfying to watch this videos but also the music and production put into the video is so awesome, I love mike and strictly dumpling
Mike brah, there are a bunch of sushi restaurants in NYC that serve fresh Wasabi! Can't believe you've never been to any of them?! You gotta seek them out when you're back in New York.
