Behind the Counter at a Gyoza Restaurant in Japan

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

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[@eromangasensei9406]

Please Paolo San do another mangaka day in the life of animator day in the life

[@eromangasensei9406]

Or do highschool day in the life

[@ropro9817]

Yaaaasssss! A 'Behind the Counter' video! What a great way to end the week. Thanks, Paolo! 🤠

[@ropro9817]

It's crazy how tiny some of these restaurant kitchens are in Japan! No room for fat cooks! 😅

[@salsichalivre5401]

I am really happy that you considered my words. I don't feel like a dog now. You put the camera on top, now it makes me feel like normal person. It was strange before, you always in a corners looking down. Thank you

[@josecaringal]

Behind the Counter, Made in Japan, and Day in the Life videos are one of the best contents to watch while eating meals!

[@arphyl2815]

reading this comment while eating lunch. haha

[@luisaelago]

Same! I watch these while eating. Hehe

[@createyoutubeaccount3347]

Saaaaammmeee

[@charlesthoreson4162]

He’s a true creator.

[@gamayun6102]

I usually watch it on a saturday morning with a cup of coffee ; )

[@Hulalulatallulahoop2]

My eyes popped wide open when the guy said he's 46 years old!!!! He only looked in his 20s! The food looked delicious and I only discovered Gyozas a year ago (I'm from Manchester, UK).

[@ESW206]

Asians don’t raisin..

[@Hulalulatallulahoop2]

@@ESW206 Lol, I like that saying!

[@tomaccino]

Their wrinkles aren't that apparent but his skin does show signs of aging. But you gotta admire him for not growing a pot belly as a chef! Edit: I spent years in asia and I don't ignorantly think that all asians either look youthful 20 or wrinkly 60. There are obvious differences as the skin ages and there are many research papers written about aging in different ethnicities, skin types, etc... My remark was perfectly normal (and totally not rude as some of the replies suggest) and I implore everyone to look into the science of facial perception in anthropology and cognitive psychology (there are even KZbin channels dedicated to this subject). I remember in the first years of KZbin we could have long, intellectual conversations in comments without calling someone _rude_ or _toxic_ because you disagree with them, but these days the replies have become mainly 5 word comments with skull emojis. If we are at a point where societies (especially young, inexperienced gen Z communities) have become so sensitive that you cannot even talk about someone visibly aging anymore, then... Well, future doesn't look so good...

[@ESW206]

@@tomaccino always a hater in the comments.

[@tomaccino]

@@ESW206 Who is a hater?

[@scarlett8782]

I love that they just pulled a bunch of pillows and blankies out of nowhere and turned the restaurant into a full blown naptime experience

[@monicad351]

Siesta

[@misubi]

Cool to see non-native Japanese and their lives and work in Japan!

[@nicoyu2447]

Yeah its very cool but I don't unterstand people who come to a other country and can't speak their language, I mean he's now 16 years in Japan and can't barrely speak some japanese!

[@domoetker3967]

you want blm come? :D

[@kirayoshikage8007]

@@nicoyu2447most likely because he’s working with other Chinese immigrants which doesn’t require him to learn Japanese especially if he’s working in the back and not taking orders.

[@Caswell19]

@@nicoyu2447he works with other people that speak Chinese so it isn’t that big of a deal for him. If it was a necessity then he would probably learn it.

[@TurkistanSeneti]

@@nicoyu2447 I don't know if you ever been to Japan but there's like millions of Chinese immigrants there, so he doesn't have to speak Japanese to survive as long as he's living in his own community.

[@nikroth]

your level of authenticity when making those videos is soooo high !! thank you !!

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Glad you like them!

[@cleanphreak5103]

That would be crazy if he was like using a fake camera or fake people or something

[@Obozo_Gaming]

"Day in The Life of" and "Behind The Counter" are my two favorite series from you, I love seeing how other countries work styles.

[@CWarriorxx]

2:30 He's saying the ingredients are for their own staff meal. Thanks for the videos as always, entertaining and insightful!

[@collinwoodford]

Dude, you knock it out of the park every time. You do a great job choosing passionate restaurant owners to follow. How do you not have a TV deal yet?

[@dodzb7362]

i think continueing in KZbin would be more efficient. If binded to TV show, will be alot of constraints and limitations.

[@justchill1617]

I would prefer him to be just on youtube managing their own instead of being a slave to some corporate network in which limits their creative freedom

[@thisisloop]

no one really watches tv anymore

[@anhthai7988]

KZbin as an platform nowadays can be a better work opportunity than a TV. I mean imagine working on a TV series and be not be able to own the right your work kind of sucks, I guess KZbin can let you be the producer instead of working for a producer.

[@elisabef]

yt is the new tv, no need for that anymore

[@cs371212]

the chef was really into the stock market lol multiple phones checking the price

[@Patterrz]

These videos are fantastic marketing for the businesses, I bet loads of viewers will be heading here when they travel to Japan

[@paulgerhard5170]

or live in Tokyo.... just know where I'll go my next lunch

[@lightwire123]

i wanna go but i'm an ocean away lol

[@kurksr7111]

I know i will! My first trip there i relied losely on paolos videos for recommendations! Not a single disappointment!

[@cyberqueen7784]

Gyoza is definitely one of my favorites. I'm from a Chinese family, and my mom sometimes makes them for me for lunch. I'm so glad to be watching these videos on my birthday.

[@banquil05ive]

Happy birthday!

[@cyberqueen7784]

@@banquil05ive Thank you!

[@jeffreymilanes6321]

生日快乐!

[@melzer1377]

Happy birthday. Hope you have an amazing birthday.

[@thefightinggameplayer]

Happy birthday!

[@nimnom5208]

I really appreciated both your effort and the chefs effort to communicate with each other! Even if they don't speak Japanese, they did a great job finding ways to answer things, and you clearly worked hard to understand them the best you could! I also find it really great to see an example of a restaurant where the owner and food did not originally come from Japan, and still find success. I think that helps showcase how the Japanese are starting to welcome more outside things, which is great!

[@Orbaek-]

I started making gyoza myself using a pan + water in medium heat It's so good, i make around 50 and freeze them so i can get some anytime, it takes around 2 hours alone for now but i see progress each time You really should all try

[@dootdoot5617]

Do you have a recipe?

[@AikoHonoka]

@@dootdoot5617 depends how much ingredients you want to put in gyoza No limit stuff I always add something special in gyoza

[@Orbaek-]

​@@dootdoot5617 for my gyoza wrappers I use 420 gr of flour 20 cl of water 2 pinch of salt knead for 15-20 min Rest for 1hour Cut pieces around 10 gr Use rooling pin to flatten them in a circlular form For the meat while the dough is resting I mix all of these around 700 gr of chicken salt and pepper 1 garlic 1 bunch of chives 1 bunch of spring onions or 2 leeks rinced in water (i don't put all the green part of the leeks tho) make sure you let those dry before use, less water in the preparation is better Some ginger powder (i just add until i think it smells really good, around 6 teaspoon i guess) I hope i didn't forget something, hope it will help a bit

[@Orbaek-]

I keep some of the fresh mades for dinner, the rest just goes to freeze My tip is to put parchment paper in the freezer and make sure the gyozas don"t stick together for some hours then i put them in a bag to cook fresh or frozen my method is the same some oil in the pan, medium heat, i put the gyozas and wait for them to have the brown texture underneath Then i put around 15-20 cl of water and cover it until all the water is gone

[@AikoHonoka]

@@Orbaek- when i cook the gyoza i also put the same amount of water so that it can perfectly cook

[@Balaco1]

I remember exactly when I started to watch Paolo from Tokyo videos, Covid was starting, school was being canceled and I started working since I had nothing else to do, I have been watching this guy videos since Covid started and it helped me get through my new work life when I arrived late to my parents house, now school has started and whenever I feel sad I start watching Paolo from Tokyo videos

[@melvin8439]

This has to be one of the nicest and simplest restaurant design I have seen so far, the right amount of natural lighting and coziness of the restaurant and the scene right outside the restaurant isn't too strong to the eyes. Everything about this restaurant is relaxing!

[@thomasji7614]

I hope Japan's border opens up soon and we can all visit these stores Paolo introduced to us. Thank you for another awesome video, love Gyoza!, and have a great weekend :D

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

It is opening this month to 90 over countries… just that you u need to be in a tour group and not allowed to wander around by yourself

[@americo9999]

yeah, I want to visit all these amazing restaurants that Paolo introduced to us

[@blublopble]

ive booked tickets for november in the hopes that independent tourism resumes by then. bit of a gamble but i have hope lol

[@jasonups5386]

Sunday you won’t need COVID test to enter USA 🇺🇸

[@tevarinvagabond1192]

@@meat_loves_wasabi yeah that thing is absolute BS

[@Rose-bi2rg]

I love the owner! I’m glad she didn’t adjust the taste. She’s really sharing something special

[@tunasalmon5403]

「日本で働く外国人」っていう新しい視点がおもしろい動画でした！日本料理は繊細さ、中華料理は豪快さがあって、国によって雰囲気違うから見てて楽しかったです。また日本にいる色んな国の料理人の動画見てみたいです☺️

[@KOKOBC]

Yea I agree, I love all foods from East Asia, maybe Korean food would be an interesting video as well

[@ChicagoTurtle1]

I’m glad the migrant communities are being represented. Tokyo is full of all kinds of people. Some of them tend to be brushed aside. The real Tokyo is multi-cultural.

[@FM-dm8xj]

not really, its mostly homogenous.

[@FM-dm8xj]

@@missplainjane3905 i lived kid

[@FM-dm8xj]

@@missplainjane3905 そうだよ。お前もしやべれるの？

[@FM-dm8xj]

@@missplainjane3905 69年間。

[@ChicagoTurtle1]

Japan is indeed ethnically homogenous compared to countries like America. Tokyo of today is no longer looking like the stereotypical Japan. Now it’s filled with all kinds of people. You’ll hear foreign languages just strolling through it. And many faces.

[@Hato1992]

As Pole myself, it always interesting for me to watch gyoza videos. Poland is known from pierogies, which are pretty close to gyoza. But pierogies are usually bigger. And we always boil them in water first, then we either eat them that way. Many people also like to put oil with fried onion on top, or fry them to make outside crunchy. And of course we have different fillings. In my favourite dumpling house (yes, in Poland we have dedicated shops/bars that sells only pierogi) they have like 15 different filling on daily basis, like potatoes and cottage cheese, different meats, cheese, mushrooms, cabbage etc. They also have seasonal ones, with different kind of berries at summer that you eat with sugar and sour cream on top, or local mushrooms at autumn.

[@markeasley6149]

Dumplings, potstickers, jiaozi, gyoza, perogies, momos, empanadas. Many names across the world, but good food.

[@Rejeckted]

my mother used to make pierogies from scratch once in a while (I'm in the u.s.), she doesn't hand make them as often now that she's older but they were always amazing (put a little butter and pepper on top, yum...she used to do potato, cheese and onion filling) . I need to stop watching these videos at midnight lol

[@Nobunagawa]

I love pierog i:) I'm a pole living in Germany and nowayou can even buy them in supermarkets.

[@julesverneinoz]

Here in Australia you don't see much pierogi despite the significant number of Polish communities. I've had pierogi at one of the handful of Polish restaurants in Melbourne and it was lovely. The place caters more for families (big portions--each dish is for at least 2 people) and the dishes are best eaten fresh so I don't go very often. I tried taking my Polish friends to go but they all prefers to eat at home! I haven't seen frozen pierogies in supermarkets yet...

[@Hato1992]

@@julesverneinoz That's probably now well known thing outside of Poland then :) In Poland you can buy pierogi in any supermarket, usually just chilled, not frozen. But there is a local producer that makes perfect frozen pierogies that taste just like home made. Rest taste mediocre at best. And yes, Poles usually have big servings. I always need to take half of a portion when I go out (yes, in most of local bars as we call it, you can buy half of serving, but you need to asks politely for it first time :) )

[@MrMichelangelo]

My friends and I have just visited this place. It's not only a tasty food but also a group of kind people. I can't express my feelings with simple words. Definitely a "must have" spot in Tokyo

[@zennoodle]

I didn't realize how many Mandarin speaking businesses there were in Japan. Made our trip much easier and they were so accommodating/welcoming. My wife is not Asian so it threw them for a loop when I started speaking. haha

[@ianlim4420]

As a malaysian Chinese, I appreciate this video even more. I understand all 3 languages in the video hahaha

[@PlebiasFate1609]

even japanese?

[@ianlim4420]

@@PlebiasFate1609 Yes, I know Japanese

[@samrobinson5533]

46!! How! I just turned 27 I look 10 years older lol. Must be all that physical work in the kitchen keeping him young. Another great one Paolo, thanks.

[@ape8572]

i thought they were joking, they look like teenagers

[@samrobinson5533]

@@ape8572 He just sweats the age away in that Kitchin, lol.

[@brennathecatlover4360]

@@ape8572to me he looks older than teen age I wasn’t expecting 40s tho lol

[@addisonyoungg8052]

This is definitely my safe zone channel whenever I’m anxious or feeling low watching this dude and the people he records always brightens my day thank you for all that you do. 🙏🏾☺️

[@maruwan-dono]

Make them longer bro.. for some reason when i watch this behind the counter videos i just dont want them to end.. like the tenpura one it was amazing. Thnks Paolo

[@py1211]

This Chinese restaurant is so authentic! Would love to have lunch at this hidden gem when I visit Tokyo next time. Thanks for the discovery.

[@lindahaggard6416]

Thank you Paolo for your work on each and every content in your videos! You have inspired in this American Grandmother a love of the Japanese people, their customs, lifestyle, and inner peace and serenity. You have given me a respect and incite into an extraordinary. People.

[@beepboop9628]

I love Gyoza! I had only ever had frozen gyoza from the box, and haven’t been able to find a restaurant locally that makes it fresh from scratch so I taught myself how to make it. I make everything from scratch, including the wrappers! I love to make a whole day of it; go to my local Asian supermarket to get Ingredients, go home and put on a documentary and make the dough, the filling (I love vegetarian shiitake mushroom and onion filling) toasting the sesame seeds for the dipping sauce (I have a great recipe if anyone wants it) portioning and rolling the dough and then filling them. It’a a little time consuming especially if it’s your first time and you’re making a lot to freeze for later, and the rolling and folding of the dough can be a little tricky at first but it’s such a rewarding experience I highly recommend trying it for yourself at least once!

[@luciels6592]

I spent 3 hours making 150 gyoza from scratch when I first started, they were weirdly shaped but was pretty tasty! If you're looking for an activity to do with your family/friends, definitely try it out!

[@justthesteve3]

I have absolutely adored watching all of your videos. Maybe you have gotten this before and I'm not sure if it's intentional or not but you have a very nostalgic feel to your videos. When I was a young kid in the eighties there were videos that I'd watch on public access. They were scenes not unlike yours from across Asia with dubbed over American voices that were just so friendly like yours. It's been a real pleasure going on these journeys with you.

[@yannie____]

I was just watching a day in the life when the notification came for this. I love gyoza 🥟 so watching this is a must for me 😍

[@KarateKim]

Thank you for creating these videos for us want to be travelers, who, in today's economy, just can't afford to travel. These Day in the Life series videos are a mini get away. Cheers

[@proj_4st313]

Keep up the hard work! Love the series

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Thanks! Will do!

[@avaxran4051]

Another amazing Behind the Counter video. These types of videos is just amazing in general. Great job Paolo.

[@BakaTaco]

Your profile picture makes me want KFC. But only if Kotori is the chef, of course.

[@Axel21457]

Thanks Paolo for making these types of videos. It really helps me have a break from my life and feel a sense of peace

[@danbacharach7650]

Wonderful food makes this world a better place and binds us together.

[@Dvy383]

9:25 I discovered something about myself today. I need to hire this chef. I only have a personal need for a few meals per day, but for the rest of the day I just want to watch him cook. The efficiency of motion! The speed! The hygiene! Plate presentation! Two months later, after exhausting my life savings, I will buy him a First Class ticket back to Japan. I will give him some stock tips, and everyone will be happy.

[@wuchunlei]

in my coutry，it's so easy。you can spend 6000rmb/month let a chef like him work for you

[@Bloombaby99]

Even though my family is African American, we love different cultures and trying new foods. I can't wait for us to make our own gyoza. Many memories to be made. Thank you Paolo.

[@jkt0924]

Looks like a great place to go! Food looks amazing, and the staff so friendly. Bucket list for sure!

[@steadywatching2888]

Hey! I love your videos, I was wanting to know if you could maybe do a day in the life of a food delivery truck driver as I am one in the US and would wonder how similar life may be over there. Thank you for all you do.

[@alexandresilva3427]

These guys live a hard life but the net good they bring into the world with their food, restaurant experience, work ethic and taxes (boring but important) makes it invaluable.

[@jasonong1338]

Your videos always cheers me up!!!

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

I'm so glad!

[@salembookworm]

I absolutely love these types of videos and they help me a lot with improving my english hearing comprehension since I'm not a native speaker and try to keep my english as fluent as possible after I finished my English Literature studies back in 2019. And I love to learn about Japan and japanese culture, since it's next to Scotland and Ireland my favorite country.

[@lin90210]

My Dad who used to run a Chinese takeaway here in the UK. He says the water constantly runs as the flame under the wok is constantly on. Otherwise metal would burn out leaving holes. Molten

[@lyndenstewart3405]

Thanks!

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Welcome!

[@limitedmobro]

damn that head chef was observing stocks with 4 phones at the same time 😄

[@cielo9623]

Man me and my son enjoy your videos so much we have been watching you since your start , he loves Wolfy, you’re part of the reason we are going to Tokyo in two years waiting until he’s 10

[@POTUS123Y2K]

Whenever I see made in Japan,behind the counter and day in the life It automatically brings a smile in my face 😌 And brings a lot of positivity to me 💜 Thx for making us beautiful content Paolo 💫

[@axatsan6485]

DAY IN LIFE and BEHIND THE COUNTER................are the BEST. Please make more videos like these. LOVE YOU...

[@mahdiyussuf9804]

That multi-phone portable trading setup homeboy has going is pretty cool!

[@khushibhati1817]

I love all your videos Paolo. Keep up the good work 😊😊😊

[@lizatan7717]

You have definitely hit the button with these series. Please continue the hard work.

[@nulnoh219]

Head chef really pulled out 4 smartphones and sets up his "Bloomberg" Terminal during his break huh...

[@Tianshanwarrior]

Man the Japanese ministry of tourism of should give you a medal for promoting Japan so well

[@purple1749]

Once again an amazing video thank you

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@purple1749]

@@PaolofromTOKYO I did 🙂

[@yeyegribbon8764]

Awesome awesome awesome! Really enjoyed this one too!

[@dastels]

This was a good one! I had Hanetsuki gyoza in a dumpling place in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada when we visited a few years ago. I continue to strive to make them well.

[@bigbro05]

Another excellent episode it's nice to hear some northern Chinese also. The food looks great.

[@Lara-vo6rp]

their gyoza looks so amazing i'm definitely adding this to the bucket list!

[@ttsiaras]

This was one of the best ones - although all good. I do not eat meat but a shrimp gyoza and the tofu dish would be wonderful. Great to see variety from Japanese food.

[@GoBuddieGo]

I would love to see this place at night when it's at it's busiest, having worked at a very busy restaurant there's something so stressful yet satisfying about a good dinner rush.

[@julialuz5850]

Paolo, your content is one of a kind! I love it!

[@astroboy3507]

Wooooo hooo love these vids man!!! 🤙🏻😛

[@bekkyb3225]

love this series - I try and visit the places you show as appreciation (I just ordered gyoza online!)

[@MyrrdinWylltEmrys]

Paolo and Maiko, thank you for keeping us entertainted.

[@vinnyconvertino8937]

I am in Japan right now on a student visa I am gonna go check this place out!

[@josemnp458]

my daughter and I have been watching you for about a year is amazing the places you have shown in japanese we enjoyed alot keep up the good work thank

[@ahandywomanandherdog]

Such a wholesome shop! I can’t wait to visit Japan again to go try it!

[@bernandinocamilo1946]

Amazing as always

[@Titil3223]

I think its so interesting how a lot of restaurants in Japan have separate kitchens!

[@person0721]

餃子と言えば餃子の王将だった私が上京して、この店の餃子を食べて今までの餃子に対する価値観が変わった一品だったな〜！！今でも休日によく食べに行きますよ✌️

[@Insanitydesigns]

Behind the counter!!!!, One of my favorite series Paolo ☺️

[@27tmangs]

One of my favorite series on youtube hands down

[@rickyh527]

He's 46?! I thought he was in his early 20s!!

[@fammnak852]

Right?? Definitely impressive!

[@BrolympicBWL]

That's what I'm saying!

[@juannoval69]

I love these videos. They are so much fun to watch. Just to see how everyday people live, eat, work, and go about their lives is super interesting. Thx and please, keep them coming.

[@Crastics07]

I wish our country would adopt some of the ways that china and Japan do at work places. My personal opinion would to adopt the mid day nap time separate from your lunch or if together 1.5hr break to feel much more motivated in your work place. It’s really interesting how the adaptations for work environments are seemingly pleasant and comfortable.

[@michaelp9061]

Love how she created her own menu and unique recipes. Respect to the cooks also. My man looks like a student yet he s in his 40s.

[@NVMINDEAF]

I’m from northern China (heilongjiang province) and gyoza is traditionally eaten as a festival dish because in the past flour and meat were scarce and expensive. My wife is from southern China and I was surprised they don’t eat gyoza during spring festivals…so gyoza was primarily a northern Chinese dish in the past, it spread to rest of China only until recent decades…🧐

[@grapesthepitcher]

its always surprisingly comforting to hear people speak the same language and dialect as where I grew up. All the videos from the Behind the Counter series has been great but this one specifically hits home for me. lol

[@andrewkurtz6897]

You must have had a rough time with this video with the language barrier, but thank you for the hard work! The food looks amazing. I will definitely have to come here one day!

[@jtb52]

Awesome how the chefs get their heads down for the break. Good tip for the rest of us

[@Macho_Fantastico]

It's cool to see how a non-Japanese restaurant operates in Japan.

[@Limherbs]

I admire that they can do everything in the small kitchen. Wow

[@petesoebekti2022]

keep up the great work kuya paolo :)

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Thank you, I will

[@jessiekano]

46?! They genuinely look 23. Loved this video Paolo!

[@SymAxsl]

11:19 "这个饺子给他水饺子哈“ "Give him/her boiled gyoza please" Interestingly the cellphone stand at 12:21 has "K线之子“(Son of Candlestick Chart). This guy surely loves stock trading.

[@yelhsanosnhoj6602]

I love your channel it’s so informational and educational I always held a certain high regard for Japanese cuisine and the love and artistry that goes into it but this makes me respect them so much more thank you

[@enderkid626]

I really love these videos, Paolo! I’ve been interested in learning about Japanese culture for a few years now and your channel has really been helpful! Keep up the amazing work Paolo!

[@jojoera2648]

I loved their main chef vibes and skills and hardwork as well.

[@eromangasensei9406]

Keep up the good work Paolo, I can’t wait to move to Japan

[@andreknudsne7648]

best serie on KZbin. thanks Paolo.

[@smugglercarsten70]

The dumplings at this restaurant were some of the best I've ever had. The waitstaff was full of energy, but some may find that sketchy. At any rate, it is certainly a very tasty meal.

[@KOKOBC]

Pretty cool how you’ve been there, would love to be able to check it out myself if given the chance

[@mbank3832]

I didn't understand japanese in your previous videos but it is a breath of fresh air that I can understand their Mandarin in this one lol

[@slaaffau]

These videos make me so hungry :)

[@sonams7192]

You videos are relaxation therapy for me. It really helps me stay calm.

[@johnathansawyer8736]

Man get that guy to take you fishing! I'd love to see the different lures and techniques for fresh water and ocean over there! Thanks for the vids!

[@WANDERER0070]

See Tatsuo and Umiko chanel

[@Gatecrasher1]

The dedication and work ethic of all of them are truly remarkable

[@rigatoniphoni8247]

My guy had 4 phones up watching his stocks. Hope he makes it Rich some day! The food looked amazing