12 Must Try Japanese Foods in Tokyo 🇯🇵 Ultimate Guide

[@AbroadinJapan]

🍜🍣Huge thanks to Tabelog for helping us shoot in so many spectacular locations! Discover Japan's top restaurants at: s.tabelog.com/en/?cid=inbound_promo_youtube_aij My god, this video should've been called "I ate 1,000,000 calories in a week". Still, you can't beat a fine meal in the company of good friends. Thanks to the amazing friends who joined us in this episode; Sharla, Connor, Pete, Natsuki, Alex and dare I say Ryotaro. But of the 12 restaurants which one do you want to try the most? Let us know down below!

[@dertythegrower]

Cheers Get into teamjapanGlass and the Japan glass art culture. Very cool dudes.

[@Nighted1234]

Loving the content from a long time viewer, p.s have your book, still need to finish it 😂

[@TheStanHill]

It’s bulking! Can’t get them gains without taking some calories!

[@IsaiahWayne2104]

🇯🇵🍣

[@a61374]

Chris is always living the good life. Can't wait for your other wacky weekend soon with Connor. Hope you visit more areas in Western Japan to discover more underrated places with the others.

[@TheError401]

In the era of short-form content I will always appreciate Chris's dedication to long-form

[@Skyfire-x]

It's practically a middle finger to shorts, innit?

[@pat_diesel]

Shorts are for goldfish. Real humans prefer long form.

[@Angelicwings1]

I prefer these videos to short content any day

[@IdahoFatTireBikeFun]

🎉

[@zuckasttv]

Having watched it. didn't feel like the hour it actually is. Really well done by Chris

[@taruuu7519]

It's so weird seeing Connor actually happy eating something because he usually just complained. And I died when Chris asked Ryotaro to describe the taste and just answered "Yellow" 😂

[@thisisntevenmyfinalform]

1 hour of Sir Affable we eating good

[@samohara5187]

So was he (and his guests)!

[@LordKaguras]

He, not we

[@joachimbikas880]

it is we ​@@LordKaguras

[@jaku86]

I didn't even notice this was 1hr lol/

[@lazyjackie3656]

I litteraly can't eat without watching a #1 Most miserable British man content.

[@TokyoPortfolio]

Glad you could give me an excuse to drink at 11 in the morning! I'll definitely be back there soon.

[@CrivaxElDondo]

Turning it into a transaction and suggesting cheeseboards afterwards was hilarious 🤣

[@sharlainjapan]

That cheese soba was next level, we gotta go back there 😭👌🏻♥️

[@Stephen-up3sd]

Honestly, the lengths your fiancé will go to to avoid having to cook!😂

[@teusvandermeij7287]

you seemed to struggle a bit picking up the okonomiyaki 😅

[@Aghul]

That cheese soba looked incredible! I definitely want to go there and try it if I ever get to travel to Japan.

[@sharlainjapan]

@@Aghulthe staff are super nice too, I really recommend it 🥰

[@lyndelgado6138]

I love tempura esp the kobucha squash!

[@kawaiicaucasian]

This by far is my favorite type of abroad in Japan content, I absolutely love being able to get off work, sit down, relax and unwind to a long video before I hit the hay, absolutely fantastic video!

[@pocarisweet8336]

Does hitting the hay means going to bed?

[@kawaiicaucasian]

@ yes

[@acciid]

Hit the sack also means going to bed. Spank the monkey doesn't.

[@9.5.9.5]

​@@pocarisweet8336no

[@pockypimp]

Conner having a talkative reaction and Pete going silent shows you just how good their respective meals were.

[@rolfs2165]

Pete being like "shut up because this pork is so good" is such a mood and really brings across just how much above the average tonkatsu it is.

[@jonbaxter2254]

@@rolfs2165 I need to try that pork, my god...

[@thewolfpack7718]

Pete is a jem. He is out here reacting for the owners is so wholesome. Hes just a great guy.

[@Sufivehi]

Chris spoiling us these past few weeks, and its a 1 hour video too??? Day starting real good

[@IMH15]

It is actually a good strategy to film during summer and to publish more in autumn/winter where people tend to be more inside. Depends on where his viewer come from of course.

[@TheKiLl3rPiG]

Needs the ad money to keep the bar open

[@shaqthanos4716]

@@IMH15never thought about that!

[@markpolke12]

This is legit better than most prime time TV content in the uk. The production values are through the roof and the fact that it's a whole hour is just crazy good.

[@kagekun1198]

Natsuki really lucked out with that chance encounter with Chris that night on the streets of Yamagata all those years ago. I recognize that his quirky personality is a major factor, but wow, could anyone predict that a random hairdresser in rural Honshu could ever become world famous?

[@TallicaMan1986]

Same with Pete.

[@sayantanmazumdar3]

@@TallicaMan1986 The man performed at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and won an award for the best improvised script.

[@euanmorse]

By the same token, Chris really lucked out meeting Natsuki. Good friends can be hard to find, and without his friendship would Chris have achieved what he has?

[@sayantanmazumdar3]

@@euanmorse Chris mentioned in his Q&A that he was about to quit teaching and leave Japan due to depression caused by loneliness. Then he was approached by a stranger on the streets who wanted to talk about his passionate love for British Rock and Roll. So, Natsuki really is one of the biggest reasons AIJ exists today.

[@supremelordoftheuniverse5449]

@@sayantanmazumdar3amazing story

[@IMH15]

I really like the fact that the interviews with the chefs was included. It gives the whole video a nice mixture between documentary and less formal KZbin restaurant visits.

[@MeEnyu]

Was at Udatsu last year, was a life changing experience from the sushi to the ambiance

[@AbroadinJapan]

Very impressive place! For me, the smoked tuna is the most memorable dish of the whole video.

[@Onimxshu]

1v1 me enyu

[@Necroskull388]

I'm planning a trip (my second time) for next Spring and want to reserve a table at at least one high-end sushi place, and this video is making me STRONGLY consider Udatsu specifically.

[@chrisrusson6282]

​​@@AbroadinJapanHiya Chris. You said you don't like the word influencer. How about e-presenter? Like email. Includes all the positives without the negative connotations. This might not be the right place to say this, but I don't know how else to

[@ocomentador7444]

The chefs and owners bowing before you introduce the restaurant and the dishes is a small touch, but it makes this video feel SO... cinematic. The details!

[@bishrelmashbat2214]

I came to Abroad in Japan for travel tips at first, but ended up staying for Chris, Connor, Ryotaro, Natsuki, and Pete. With Top Gear/Grand Tour in the rearview mirror, this is the only show I watch just to hang out w these lads.

[@aureliasurja7449]

me too

[@samsanimationcorner3820]

I was just thinking that Chris needs to do a video with the Grand Tour guys. Maybe they can explore Japanese car culture together.

[@MikeSharp-y7l]

Lmao totally! If they took over Top Gear it would so much better than what it became after, probably an unfair judgement to be fair just because I only watched one and then just couldn't... It all felt constructed to me compared to the chemistry between our original guys, they were Top Gear... That being said, for me Chris could even stand in alone and carry it, I'm a massive Chris fan, been watching him for probably almost 10 years, he could host burning down orphanages and I'd be like f*** yeah lmao

[@Dregkar]

I really wish Chris would do a car themed video

[@TheYellowFlyingFish]

great vid, the sponsor was actually really cool I love the idea of reviews being weighted more by people who actually know their food

[@Avbuub]

Abroad In Japan is probably one of the best channels on KZbin in terms of TV like video production. Some people spend millions on content and don't even come close.

[@jonaramire]

Yup ! But there's also the french youtuber Ichiban Japan with his high quality videos too

[@Roadent1241]

​@@jonaramire What does he do?

[@abbyenhorning6464]

Pete’s reaction to the tonkatsu is priceless. As an Iowan, I hold his opinion of pork in high regard, and that visual bliss was literally exquisite. I appreciate so much that they take the sourcing/region/availability so seriously and present it to the customer! This episode has me drooling!

[@ThucNguyen-si2rf]

RYOTAROOOOOO!!!!! I missed him .< hopefully one day he can attend a full event with you for a video! :D

[@chaosqrow634]

He's meh. Junk Food Japan is better

[@friedlyintrovert]

sound like Ryotaro himself who wrote this. perhaps his other acc? 😏

[@gazriddell9493]

As someone who is incredibly unlikely to be able to visit Japan but loves the country, it is as always, a joy to live vicariously through your videos sir. Thank you ❤

[@p4ttl344]

A 1 hour 25 minute wacky weekend from Connor and a 1 hour long Video from Chris in the same week?!?! I've been spoilt 🤩

[@pookhahare]

Yes we living high on the hog 😊

[@chimpo131]

spoiled?

[@p4ttl344]

@@chimpo131 American?

[@bxi-fv9hb]

日本からいつも見てます🇯🇵皆さんがこの動画を見てぜひ日本に来て欲しいな〜🙌

[@Behappy_havesomeme07]

日本に行くのが待ちきれません!

[@Roadent1241]

I have it on my bucket list!

[@fyshfysh1281]

Love the long form videos 👌

[@iorin2910]

I always love the witty tags/descriptions you add to the dishes (and guests) 😂

[@emilivar4558]

Only a Chris Broad video can be 1 hour, yet feel like only 10 minutes. Amazing video again!

[@ainolonia8138]

14:09 Nevermind the beef, that chef's ENGLISH though!!!

[@tomislol]

Somehow i feel when you're eating with Sharla, you seem more soft and happy. I find it wholesome.

[@aliddlebird]

I remember thinking the same several years ago, thinking they would be a good match. To find out they had been together secretly was super exciting ❤

[@amalamakalow782]

He already seems soft, any softer and he might be taken to the slaughterhouse 😁 JK

[@ycg7575]

Thing I love about this video is the flow. It doesn’t drag at all and I now have a bunch more foods I have to try when I come to Japan….. thanks Chris

[@exhaustpipes]

RYOTARO IS BACK!!!! FINALLY!!!!

[@MikeSharp-y7l]

I love how this is "Translate to English" lmao

[@MikeSharp-y7l]

Someone please find a way to show Chris this omg hahahahaha

[@DaniM2002]

This is exactly why Abroad in Japan is my favourite channel on KZbin. Thank you so much for these Videos Chris!

[@ThePeda94]

Honestly, I didn’t even realize this video was an hour long until I started reading the comments (right when they went to eat sushi). That just shows you how good Chris is at creating entertaining long format content! Not to mention the top notch quality of his videos! Can‘t wait to hopefully try the food at at least one of these restaurants when I finally make it to Japan 🤞🏼

[@HorridCrow]

This felt like an Avengers movie; showing us all of the Abroad in Japan Cinematic Universe enjoying some amazing food.

[@shadowtheimpure]

This could be on the Travel Channel and not be out of place. Excellent production Chris.

[@1Deep43VA]

They really need to give him a contract

[@kayflip2233]

Love all of the minimalist interior design and bonsai trees of the restaurants and that the chefs all wear ties and bow ties. Japan is too sleek and classy.

[@wilburwood8261]

Please take note that these restaurants are high end ones, most ordinary places in Japan are not like these.

[@deeman010gdj]

I've been using tabelog for the past 2 years on every trip and I can't recommend it enough. I got to eat in so many restos I never would've considered.

[@jadewihongi1332]

Did you need a Japanese phone number to book?

[@Vin.1904]

@@jadewihongi1332 need answer please

[@MidnightAge]

Firstly, I love this episode. "Chris and friends of the channel eat amazing food" never fails to land for me as an episode. Secondly, it was great seeing you and Ryotaro meet up again. You two have such an amusing chemistry, especially back when he was lowkey trying to get you killed in strange travel stunts. And thirdly, I would 1000% watch an entire series of you and Ryotaro going across the nation, slowly making your way down the list of every yakitori place in order of rating. The chickens of Japan may come to see you as starving kaiju, but I think it would be absolutely worth it.

[@texasburbs4380]

The cast of characters this channel has given us is truly amazing! I appreciate each and every one. Thank you Chris for sharing your world!

[@supremelordoftheuniverse5449]

Don’t forget the ever expanding lore

[@Axis2142]

That Unagi dish looked heavenly. Wish Unagi was more accessible in the states.

[@karolinecallao]

What are the odds of receiving the video notification right when I’m organising my food tours for Japan ❤

[@GHGameplays]

Savage 😂 ​@@htownand4746

[@stem_not_just_science]

😂​@@htownand4746

[@Adam-Adamson]

Some like to pair their wine and food to heighten the experience Mr Affable pairs his company to the food. Connor - Light, refined, juicy, filling Pete - Deep fried, tender loin, cabbage hair Natsuki - Smokey, meaty, go cook yourself No.4 - Eating alone, stewing in own juices Connor 2 - Thick noodle, big breast Sharla - International ingredients brought together in Japan Ryotaro - Exclusive, hidden, Pete 2 - Stamina, Fish in a snakes body Alex - Theatrical, simple elegance Sharla 2 - Crispy shell, soft centre No.11 - Conor 3 - Enjoy with eyes, highs and lows.

[@douthgamingsc]

As soon as I saw 1:00:39 I knew we were in for a treat. Also been spoiled with the posting schedule!

[@ryuulovescreamrolls]

Chris's new videos never fail to put a genuine smile on my face, especially after a long, stressful day :)

[@baeber]

chris is feasting, he really is the shogun

[@zulkman-u9s]

He IS the Shogun. He have met both the King of England and the Japanese Emperor. He is worth the title. 😂

[@labi3230]

Even as a Japanese, Tabelog 100 Hyakumeiten is helpful. At least I have never seen a food in this category that I couldn't recommend.

[@Flip_91FTW]

Definitely going to download it. Can't wait to visit!

[@ishen3771]

GOOD HEAVENSl Sir Chris Mr Affable Abroad in Japan, Sunday Times best seller, old mate of King Charles and the Emperor of Japan, and Daimyo of Ozu - is really spoiling us peasants recently! Another video just a few days after the previous, and an hour long one no less!

[@jeffisfine]

Always enjoy how not only informative and entertaining your work is but also respectuful in presenting a culture very different from my own. I know you live there, but its so nice to see non-touristy content I can use to help plan my trip to Japan.

[@Rexalia]

Looks like the best places being "3 star average" in Japan is a true thing! Definitely need to check these out next time I visit. Awesome recommendations Chris!

[@Celis.C]

I just about completed this video in one sitting, pausing only to grab a coffee. Excellently crafted, mouth-watering dishes! Extra props to the editor Marcus , they were cooking alright!

[@BettyFisher-gy4sk]

Definitely one of your best uploads yet!

[@plussum3255]

@@Sleepysod sorry to tell you but that user is a bot

[@user-kun2147]

@botdestroyerraper

[@herp9570]

Absolutely loved this Chris, now make a video where you eat everything outside of tokyo!

[@TheDriedfrogpills]

I love the reactions from the guests as they were braced for something awful 😂 also, Chris racking up favors 😂

[@Matthew-zv8qe]

I came across your channel a few days ago as I'm travelling to Japan soon. The quality of your vidoes is so good that I've been binging your videos not just because they are about Japan persay, but because the humor, editing, and flow of your videos is some of the best I've ever seen in KZbin. Breath of fresh air in a sea of "dead internet".

[@aarondreyer]

When I opened this I really thought this was going to be a compilation of Chris' favourite places from the last few years. But he wouldn't do us like that. Great content, nice relaxing video with all the best guests.

[@Dr.Greedon]

Chris you are my favorite comfort KZbinr. Thanks

[@laurnyaa]

Clicked this video without looking at the time excpecting it to be a shorter one. Seeing it be an hour made me smile

[@GettoBigBrid]

It is so obvious that Chris is living in Tokyo he is filming an hour long infomercials. Don't mind though it's still high quality, well put together, and informative.

[@horsthorstensen1277]

Always super happy to see Ryotaro appear in a video of yours.

[@Maxakari]

One of my favorite thing about Chris's videos is how nice the views and like Camera stuff is. I don't really know about cameras, but I always notice how beautiful everything is, and the camera angles and stuff and the scenery shots are so beautiful. I remember the first video I noticed it in and really thought about it, was maybe the one at the temple in the snow, I believe it was like, monks eating a certain kind of food and Chris tried it at a temple on a mountain and it was very snowy!

[@NiJIcolaGirardI]

this video is really well done, not only technically but also the way Chris found how to thread the story telling with each person making them coprotagonist in their one segments of the 12 (and someone even more than one)👍👏

[@Macho_Fantastico]

This explains Chris's belly on the RV stream. All that amazing food. Another classic.

[@justinrodeberg3430]

Not having curry on the list is a travesty, but otherwise a great list! I have some new dishes I need to try!

[@mosmarb]

I love the way good Japanese restaurants specialise in just the one ingredient or technique and do it really well, rather than halfheartedly try to offer a wide range. I got a taste for zarusoba on my trips to Japan, it's something I hardly ever see in the UK. When I lived in Berlin my favourite restaurant was a fully authentic kushiage place, staffed by Japanese (their two other restaurants are in Japan) - absolutely fantastic food, much lighter than you'd think for fried food and not oily, just like tempura. I love decent tempura but so often in the west we get over-battered pieces that just aren't the same.

[@amlannanda1581]

Sir affable's dining recommendations are quite refined and exquisite.

[@MatchstickDaddy]

34:09 never thought I needed a Brit and a Japanese man singing an American rock classic in my life but here I am.. a very happy American enjoying himself 😂

[@CostcoSamurai]

When it comes to Japan comfort food, gyusuuji nikomi is a must-try! 🍲✨ Tender beef tendons in savory broth are perfect for warming you up as we enter autumn and winter. A simple, satisfying hug for the soul! ❤

[@shaunriordan493]

Your and your wife’s interactions remind me a lot of my wife and I. Love seeing real people on KZbin.

[@Skillerboi8]

Hey from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Great video, Chris.

[@fatalfury66]

I just wanna say how much I enjoy your content! I don't get to travel often so Its nice to see parts of the world i may never get to experience!

[@nscwb_.8261]

This video (cinematography) felt so good to watch. I enjoyed every part of it. Hope you keep having fun experiences!

[@hoshi-15]

Yummy food and seeing Chris having fun with people important in his life is really cute. A nice fun relaxing video

[@nhenrikn]

I love these long-format 1-hours videos! I feel like it goes well with your type of content -- often, I'm left wanting for more with your more frequent shorter ones.

[@vantedante3638]

One of your BEST videos hands down and awesome seeing everyone! ❤️

[@Toxic_Alchemist]

Its hard to pick whats better the guests or the food, it all looked so amazing and what an awesome video!

[@williamshenk7940]

Thanks for one of the best videos highlighting the tastes of Japan. It is quite impressive watching the great care and precision of the chefs performing their dishes. Just outstanding!

[@LenaKomarova-md9ke]

Been following you for a while, love it!

[@TheHeftyHiker]

Absolutely keep doing the longer format for things. Many of us truly appreciate the amount of important detail it allows. You have a knack for pacing and flow; This didnt feel like an hour

[@AGoogleUser-im2xw]

There is simply nothing finer than witnessing benevolent britfarts indulging themselves with abandon for the span of an entire hour. In truth, such splendidly unrestrained entertainment might be the very pinnacle of delight this world has to offer! Thank you Chris.

[@fellow_insomniac.]

I am always looking forward to seeing Chris's videos on various points Japanese culture. And this video is no exception, the cinematography and editing done made me feel like I was watching an official documentary. I am in awe of the amazing job by the editing and camera crew for producing such an amazing video. The guests banter with Chris made me laugh and enjoy the video even more, while the stories of each restaurant was equally as interesting. As much as I enjoyed this video, I will avoid watching this video on an empty stomach. I was very much salivating at each dish. 😂

[@Kiwippy]

Really excellent video, both very informative and enjoyable to watch. The different shots, image quality, and editing were truly a step above past uploads. Very much agree that Tabelog is a great resource that I had provided my uncle who recently moved to Tokyo as a pilot, meaning he understands zero Japanese and neither has the time to learn to explore much.

[@shinyamato]

Watching Chris & friends I never felt it was 1 hour video until I paused the video. So funny and entertaining thank you Chris & friends. I think we need a video gathering with friends like this again after the cyclethon

[@emma_nutella58]

I’m surprised Chris didn’t mention how much he loves lunchly in this video since I know that’s his absolute all time favourite lunch snack

[@jdeeee044]

I like the part when he said "Its Lunchlyn time!"

[@Blex_040]

Yes and I'm so surprised that Logan Paul wasn't a guest since we all know how he admires him for his content! But at least he had Mr. Beast on :D

[@sayantanmazumdar3]

@@Blex_040 Sadly, no restaurants inside the forests and the Japanese staff don't take 10000-dollar-tips.

[@bondospandex]

Love to hear Shizuoka mentioned. So glad you did not follow the typical Japanese food TV show formula where everything is oishi, even if it isn't. No, you had to for the best of everything. Now I'm hungry and 6500 miles from Japan. Good to see you treat your friends to a great meal.Thanks for the tour.

[@geezygee]

with the pork place, and the pieces were on the metal mesh.. never have I ever seen a video where that's a thing. it shows they appreciate the temps and textures of what they're presenting so much, they won't allow it to over heat, or get soggy. as someone who loves pork, the idea of a specialized spot where you can try every variable.. fn amazing! I've never seen this with pork outside of US BBQ, and even still, it's not like that at all maybe my favorite of all Japanese restaurant bits, of any video I've watched over the years

[@pandainpearls]

I found that standard in Tonkatsu places in Japan. I bought my own mesh thing to bring back home so I can make tonkatsu at home

[@Julie701000]

Very standard at a tonkatsu place

[@chanynator]

So I just went to the ramen place and had the ultimate beef special. It was amazin, I loved the charsiu and the roast beef but especially the simmered beef! Highly recommended. The owner asked if we visited because of your video. 😊 He was so friendly and welcoming!

[@askatamvan1054]

You know Chris, I must admit, your food video is one of my favourite content that you make. Although It may not have deep narrative like a documentary, it's still a comfort content for me. I always watch them fully, so I'm glad you made a 1 hour videos on foods alone :)

[@paultuck]

This is definitely a video to watch while eating, as the delicious looking food on display will leave you feeling ravenously hungry.

[@Verlisify]

I thought this was going to be another "eat food and move on" video, but the production quality of every upload has become outstanding

[@kerrrobertson3699]

Had been saving this for a watch as I go to bed video til I realised it was an hour. Love the long form content Chris

[@diningwithderek]

The best day of the month is when Chris uploads a 1 hour long video!!!!

[@Ken_neThT]

That ending behind the scenes conversation Chis had with Ryotaro about Natsuki lmao. Natsuki definitely has a talent/flair in describing things

[@isaakring2573]

I didnt notice how long this video was untill almost finished, an hour vanished in an instant. Thanks for the video :))

[@michelleizoco]

I am so, so happy you made this video. Tokyo is so robust with good/great food but being able to find exactly what I want is so helpful. These all look STUNNING and I want to try them all (perhaps not in one week - I might die. I don't know how you do it!). I also wanted to point out the beautiful filming and editing - you're improving video by video. And also, I wanted to point out how much I love the random retro/80s touches you add in. Love watching you grow as a creator and love the content!

[@tokrika]

Watched the channel since 2013/14. Watched almost every single video since then. Today I ended up clicking subscribe.

[@kevinn1158]

Natsuki is a legend. He certainly is Japan's most man! I want bring my family to Japan and have a tour with Most man.

[@hauptmann25]

Great shout on the negiyaki! Had it last year on my trip in osaka, thought wtf is that ordered it and loved it!

[@t4rsus90]

Everytime Natsuki speaks, my perspective of the world changes. Truly, meat is art. Art is eat.

[@hegyimutymuty]

wow, I truly wasn't expecting a 1 hour long video to crawl out of nothing after that 1,5 hour long Cdawg collab video in such a short timespan :D, can't wait to watch the whole!

[@CayoMeister_Ch]

1 hour of good foods. I'm pausing it whenever I finished eating, and resuming it again when I eat my hyper delicious cup noodles with the same taste as what Chris has eaten.

[@ThePandaPhotographer]

When you're happy, the chef has done his/her job correctly 6:30