Going in February, the off season. Thanks for the info. Much appreciated
@vitoandolini7400Күн бұрын
Hi Sarah! Congrats on your marriage. I'm glad to see you back. My son is interested in traveling to Japan and the Rosetta Stone offer sounds great. Is there a code to receive the 60% off?
@TokyoFoodieSarah21 сағат бұрын
Thank you very much! There isn't a code, but you can use this link (same one as in the description box): partners.rosettastone.com/tokyofoodiesarah I hope that your son enjoys learning Japanese!
@AlanVByrnes2 күн бұрын
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@AlanVByrnes2 күн бұрын
I think you did an excellent getting over your dislike of Wasabi looks like you really did enjoy!! and I enjoy it too especially for delicious Sushi!! But it does burn my nose sometimes ouch!! 😅😅😅
@AlanVByrnes2 күн бұрын
Thanks again for another helpful seasonal video in Japan Sarah I’ll be sure to keep this in mind and Autumn and a bit of Winter are my two favorite seasons too!! 🫶🫶🫶
@markvader80833 күн бұрын
Great advice(as usual from you).....Mahalo!
@TokyoFoodieSarah3 күн бұрын
Glad you found it helpful! 👋
@madtitan-va4 күн бұрын
Agreed! Ichiran is good just for the experience ONCE. Small, local shops are miles above Ichiran
@TokyoFoodieSarah3 күн бұрын
Glad you agree!
@asfinland4 күн бұрын
"When in Rome, do as the Romans do" applies everywhere. If one spots a place full of locals, it must be good.
@TokyoFoodieSarah4 күн бұрын
I cannot agree more!
@studentgaming31075 күн бұрын
be visiting sendia in may 2025 already booked my flight 🙂
@tmclbnk5 күн бұрын
Sarah, just wanted to say that you share amazing stories on Instagram. 🙏
@TokyoFoodieSarah4 күн бұрын
So glad you enjoyed them!! Ehime and Kouchi videos are coming soon 😊
@raceace5 күн бұрын
One street back always a good tip. You generally find more love in a dish prepared by a vendor who has to fight for the business that steps off the main street. Gochisousama deshita!!!
@TokyoFoodieSarah5 күн бұрын
So true!!
@kauaiboy5o6 күн бұрын
Just got back from a trip to Tokyo and Kyoto, first time and enjoyed it. However as far as food is concern, being a diabetic, I have to watch what I eat because the food appears to be heavy on carbohydrates and low in proteins and vegetables. Maybe I went to the wrong places to eat😐.
@TokyoFoodieSarah5 күн бұрын
Oh no you’re right. Japanese food is very high in carbs! It’s difficult to find lunch places but for dinner I highly recommend you to go to an Izakaya. There you can get more veggie and meat/fish products without consuming carbs!
@etherdog6 күн бұрын
Your tip of using translate to search using terms in Japanese is very important! Thank you!
@TokyoFoodieSarah5 күн бұрын
I’m glad it helps! 😊
@Bakapooru6 күн бұрын
I never follow touts, but chains are (mostly) okay. Food from chains will still (more likely than not) taste better than the equivalent from your home country. Torikizoku is awesome compared to typical "izakaya" in the US. I saw a video about Tabelog and their scoring/ranking system. The most frequent reviewers' rankings are given more weight than the occasional reviewer.. In the US, I wouldn't trust anything on Google or Yelp if it has less than 4.2 stars. I agree with you that 3.5 on Tabelog is generally awesome.
@TokyoFoodieSarah5 күн бұрын
There are so many more nicer Izakayas in Japan so I would really love it if tourists enjoy these places! 😆
@Bakapooru5 күн бұрын
@ it took me several trips to realize which places are chains. Unless there is English, every sign looks different.
@beitodesstrafe6 күн бұрын
Your videos are always very helpful. Thank you so much. I'll be visiting Japan again in two days! I can't wait.
@TokyoFoodieSarah5 күн бұрын
So exciting! Enjoy your trip! 😊
@dinicti6 күн бұрын
Thank you for video, as a fan of many aspects of Japanese dining what are your thoughts on teppanyaki dining, which inevitably seem located in touristy areas? Can be a separate video, but would love to hear your thoughts!
@TokyoFoodieSarah5 күн бұрын
I was actually gonna make a video on more hyped up food overseas than Japan! Teppanyaki is definitely one of them. As a Japanese I never go there to be honest. it’s just not in the local’s culture. I think you would only go as a business dinner etc.
@Justinjale6 күн бұрын
I tried asking some Japanese people, "好きなレストランは何ですか?," but they usually gave me soft answers like "CoCo Ichibanya" or "Ichiran." Is that the wrong way to ask for someone's favorite restaurant? Do people just genuinely love those restaurants?
@TokyoFoodieSarah5 күн бұрын
Ohhh maybe because the term レストラン is super broad and makes them imagine more western food / fast food restaurants. Because it’s so broad, they probably thought it’s best to let you know the more common ones. As a local I would ask “美味しいお店を知ってますか?“ and specify the area because there are dozens of restaurants in Tokyo! I would even specify the type of restaurant like Izakaya, ramen, Tonkatsu, etc!
@SaschaEderer6 күн бұрын
You don't seem very happy about number 8. To be honest, when I watched the video, that part infuriated me a little. Where do your English skills come from?
@cl01236 күн бұрын
Nice suggestions and tips. Mahalo!
@TokyoFoodieSarah5 күн бұрын
Aloha! Glad you found it helpful! 👋
@teamds6 күн бұрын
Love your tips. makes good sense. I plan to use a mobile phone voice and text translation app.
@TokyoFoodieSarah5 күн бұрын
Thank you! Yup that would be super handy too!
@DominicHalsey-du2cr6 күн бұрын
Sarah thank you for telling us on how to avoid tourist traps in Japan. I used to live in Okinawa, but Tokyo is a different world. Glad hearing this from you Sarah my favorite KZbinr.
@TokyoFoodieSarah5 күн бұрын
I’m so glad the video was helpful! 😊 People are less patient in Tokyo than Okinawa 😅
@AKRex6 күн бұрын
Glad I have managed to avoid these traps when I was in Japan. I remember going into a sushi restaurant where no English writing was seen at all (only pictures and in Japanese). An elderly lady turned me away first saying "Sorry, only Japanese!", to which I replied "Sumimasen, nihongo daijobu desu!" and she immediately broadened her smile and showed me to the table (I was the only foreigner sitting in the hall among all other Japanese people who some of whom I think were trying to listen in on me speaking Japanese to the owner lol). I just asked her to order a nice set of different types and with a miso soup and an ice tea and she quickly took care of it. She then came back to me to talk more and apologised for turning me away at first and said that she turns the foreign tourists away because of previous incidents with them behaving too obnoxiously and irritating the regular local customers. Later on she bombarded me with questions about where I was from, how did I learn Japanese, do I like the places, do I like the food, are the girls beautiful etc etc hahaha So, learning the language basics is an absolute must imho!
@TokyoFoodieSarah5 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story! I’m glad to hear that you had a nice experience because you could speak Japanese ☺️
@CamiloMacaya2 күн бұрын
100% agree. I was able to go to soooo many places that non-speaking tourists simply avoided even looking at. It definitely gave me and my small group an experience that sadly, many people do not get to enjoy. I was so happy to be able to answer the local’s questions. Japan for Japanese speaking tourists is a totally different Japan, one that makes you want to move there! Jajajaj I plan to make the move after I’ve gotten to a business level in communication. I fell in LOVE with Japan and it’s community focused culture.
@the_hiroman6 күн бұрын
Make a local friend, ask him/her for recommendations.
@TokyoFoodieSarah5 күн бұрын
True!!
@RoZioNoiR6 күн бұрын
This has always been my tip for anybody going to Japan. You can't ask something in perfect English, most Japanese in my experience (although alot has changed after the Olympics 2020 efforts) seem to feel embarrassed to speak English. BUT, if you try to say something in Japanese (usually with a pretty horrible accent) you are much more likely to find a common ground and help.
@TokyoFoodieSarah5 күн бұрын
That is so true!! If you speak in broken English with emphasized vowels, Japanese people would understand that better 😆
@quadratic1236 күн бұрын
Congratulations on the sponsor! 🎉 These tips are quite good and very helpful. I’m sure a lot of first time travelers will make mistakes but that could also turn into a memorable story such as your Tout experience. Personally, my tip would be not to overly plan your food destinations. It can lead to disappointment. Sometimes the lines can just be too long or the shop/restaurant could unexpectedly be closed. I think being fluid with your plans can be less stressful and more enjoyable overall.
@TokyoFoodieSarah6 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! That’s true, being flexible with your plan would make the trip less stressful too 😂
@AI-MusicPlanet6 күн бұрын
Good info❤
@TokyoFoodieSarah6 күн бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@TokyoFoodieSarah6 күн бұрын
Hellooooo everyone!! Many thanks for watching 😊 Do you have your own tip for avoiding tourist traps?? Please let me know in the comments! 🔽
@catalinacurio6 күн бұрын
Absolutely, go where there are queues of Japanese people waiting to eat. This rule applies everywhere, go where the locals go and if you don’t know what to ask for, ask for what the locals are eating. 😊
@Bakapooru6 күн бұрын
@@catalinacurio Yuo.
@cosseteestabillo33411 күн бұрын
Can you give us idea regarding air bnb god fir big family
@ooohdaniellekim11 күн бұрын
Hi where to buy the tickets?
@stevesmodelbuilds547312 күн бұрын
We're going to Tokyo and Shizuoka in December, so this is so helpful. These are great tips -- and Jack Cat loves your nails! 😎
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@lisachin592812 күн бұрын
This video is so help. I can't wait to try some of these snacks. The Gift Kiosk store in Tokyo Station is closed. Where can I go to buy these snacks? Any suggestions? Thanks.
@formernorcal253012 күн бұрын
So cool hanging with Mom
@TokyoFoodieSarah11 күн бұрын
She's like my best friend 😆
@gabemik12 күн бұрын
The tube stuff I can get in the middle of the US is basically green colored horseradish. I've had the real stuff in Izu-Aatagawa and it is much more complex in its flavor.
@TokyoFoodieSarah11 күн бұрын
I agree!!
@quadratic12312 күн бұрын
Having fresh wasabi is a rare treat. ¥1000 seems expensive for one root, but its specific conditions to grow justify the costs. I think most people’s negative association with wasabi stem from their first interaction on how it tingles your sinuses. The tube stuff is definitely more harsh than the fresh kind. The foods you tried in the video definitely tended to be more subtle with wasabi flavour. Except for the direct wasabi on the ice cream which you found out 😂
@TokyoFoodieSarah11 күн бұрын
You're right about the tube stuff being harsher, it's not even close! 😅 The wasabi ice cream was indeed very strong... I didn't mind it, but next time I'm going for the ice cream without the wasabi paste haha
@KirkKiyosadaTome12 күн бұрын
I love real wasabi, especially if it's ground on a sharkskin grater. It's so floral and just hints at the spice. I've only had it maybe a dozen times, most of them being in Japan, but every time, it's been wonderful. That said, I also like the fake green horseradish stuff, so maybe I'm just an idiot, lol.
@TokyoFoodieSarah11 күн бұрын
Oh noooooo a lot of Japanese people like the tubed stuff too, so you're definitely not an idiot 😂
@surferboi63612 күн бұрын
This was a good video can we get a part 2!
@TheCyberMantis12 күн бұрын
Whenever I hear the word "wasabi", I think of the drummer from Wagakki Band. 😄
@TokyoFoodieSarah11 күн бұрын
I think of the song by Little Mix 😆
@kjx-dc8mf13 күн бұрын
Real Wasabi compared to the tube stuff is like comparing real American macaroni and cheese to powdered boxed macaroni and cheese.😂 The tubed wasabi is a mustard powder overload😵
@TokyoFoodieSarah13 күн бұрын
You’re right, it’s just not the same! 😂 I like your comparison of mac&cheese 🤣🤣
@kjx-dc8mf12 күн бұрын
@TokyoFoodieSarah I have an interesting way of using analogies.🤣🤣
@bonwatcher13 күн бұрын
Spicy-sweet is a usual pairing, so the wasabi ice cream wasn't too surprising it was good. Is wasabi expensive? I saw prices from ¥1000 - ¥1700 per root, but how much does that make and last? 🤔
@TokyoFoodieSarah11 күн бұрын
It would last a few days and a few servings! It depends on how much you use, but maybe 8-10 servings
@deanzaZZR13 күн бұрын
Oh, the real stuff freshly grated is so awesome! I have enjoyed it in Izu (Shizuoka), Matsumoto (Nagano) and also surprisingly in Noboribetsu (Hokkaido) during a winter visit. It is great in 手打そば for example and of course with sashimi. The fresh stuff is more herbal and complex and does have less "sting" to the nose.
@TokyoFoodieSarah13 күн бұрын
I totally agree!! I am surprised that you had it in Noboribetsu 😮
@deanzaZZR13 күн бұрын
@@TokyoFoodieSarah Yes, we were surprised to see fresh wasabi so far north. You can see the farm on Google Maps just outside of that amazing onsen town.
@fumeokid13 күн бұрын
I love that you went with your mom! And I have to say .. I’m like you..i kind of hate wasabi but I’ve only had the tube version. Maybe next time I go to Japan I’ll try that place. ❤
@TokyoFoodieSarah13 күн бұрын
It’s so much better when fresh!! 🤩
@tmclbnk13 күн бұрын
Azumino is a village I wouldn't have found on my own. It's now on my list of towns I will travel to. Thanks for sharing!!!
@TokyoFoodieSarah13 күн бұрын
Oh great! I’m glad it helped 🤗
@asfinland13 күн бұрын
That looks like a very nice place to visit. I like wasabi, and wasabi flavoured chips are one of the few type of chips that I really like to eat. A friend of mine, that doesn't like spicy food, years ago went to a sushi restaurant for a very first time, knowing nothing about sushi and wasabi, and the first thing that he did when he got the food was to eat the whole amount of wasabi thinking that it was a kind of japanese guacamole. He remembers that as "the day that he almost died".
@TokyoFoodieSarah13 күн бұрын
Omg I feel sorry for him 🤣🤣🤣 I’ve heard a similar story from another viewer 🤣
@asfinland12 күн бұрын
@@TokyoFoodieSarah Yep! sure that he is not the only one. People do not associate Japanese food with spicy food, so sometimes can get surprises like that. Same in Europe, food is not spicy in general, but one can get super hot mustard, for example.
@DominicHalsey-du2cr13 күн бұрын
That Wassabi looks very delicious. Sarah I always love everything you find in Japan.
@TokyoFoodieSarah13 күн бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@AI-MusicPlanet13 күн бұрын
Not a fan of wasabi, you were much more adventurous than I would have been. Love the video as always❤
@TokyoFoodieSarah13 күн бұрын
It's not for everyone, but it was a cool experience! 🤩
@baz034813 күн бұрын
There's farms here in the UK grow it and does well in the colder wetter climate.
@TokyoFoodieSarah13 күн бұрын
Oh that would make sense!
@dont_call_me_anthony8913 күн бұрын
I can’t stand wasabi, even though I don’t mind Wasabi Salad-flavoured Calbee potechi 😭 Haiyaaa…
@TokyoFoodieSarah13 күн бұрын
Welcome to the club 🙌 (well maybe not anymore 🤣)
@dont_call_me_anthony8913 күн бұрын
@@TokyoFoodieSarah Geez! Thanks Sarah lol 😅😭 True story: When I was in Japanese language school about 15 years ago, one of the American students I shared a tiny Kawasaki apartment with pulled an April Fools prank on me by replacing the toothpaste off my tooth brush with wasabi paste (because both were green coloured). So yeah, you can imagine how I reacted 🤮
@rithikapoor13 күн бұрын
I have yet to try wasabi 😂😂 will come back to report once I do haha
@TokyoFoodieSarah13 күн бұрын
Hahahaha yes please let me know about your experience!!
@christopherpaik13 күн бұрын
Aww I love Tokyo Foodie Mum! Please more videos with her!