Behind the Counter at a local Japanese Taiyaki Sweets Shop

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

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[@bearyqnailz]

@@PaolofromTOKYO love it!! 🥰

[@leatherbound4233]

Hi Paolo! does Japan have animal shelters? Would like to see that please.

[@MrNaichwersonst]

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[@secretmediagmbh3929]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="235">3:55</a> „You like them with experience“ 💀😂

[@kevindeguzman1087]

hahaha same, i was like "Bruh! say what now?"

[@CroweFeather]

I get that Paolo was making a joke, because that's part of his personality, but this time I kinda felt like it was a bit much. Jokes about spouses can be taken the wrong way easily.

[@codename56]

@@CroweFeather He doesn't actually say the jokes that are said after they stop talking, thankfully. After living in Japan for several years, and having a Japanese wife, I think he knows that this kind of joke wouldn't fly with a more reserved Japanese person.

[@voir-dire]

@@CroweFeather chill bro

[@ZDProds-c8p]

@@CroweFeather by snowflakes. actual normal human beings dont take things like this the wrong way, jesus christ

[@justkaer7000]

I visited this store in 2019, absolutely haven't stopped thinking about it since then. I always try and find Taiyaki whenever I can

[@southcoastinventors6583]

No reason why you can't make something similar at home

[@KZ-gj3sv]

⁠@@southcoastinventors6583たい焼きは形が最も重要です。あの形だからこそ出る生地のムラが必要です。また餡子を包み焼く事も大切です。日本には同じような素材で作られたお菓子のバリエーションがありますが、たい焼きを家で作ろうと考える日本人はいません。あなたはワッフルメーカーを使って試す事は出来ますが、それはたい焼きを食べたことがある人が求めるものとは異なるでしょう

[@RimaValorant]

@@southcoastinventors6583 what a silly reply

[@esparda07]

Behind the Counter and Day in the Life series are my jam.

[@billjohnson69]

It is so cool to see this. My grandparents owned a tea shop in San Francisco Japantown and I grew up making Taiyaki and still have a few scars on my forearms from when I was younger :). He is much more generous with his anko than I was!

[@uzuilover4ever]

The man who came to the store again because his wife liked it was sweet.

[@JewelOfSoul]

Probably his wife asked him to buy some.

[@gewglesux]

Watching this.... Losing track of the time.. then Paolo says..." then the shop opens" This dude did more before opening than i do before Breakfast in the morning. Love the work ethic. Thanks Paolo and crew!!!

[@smatherton24]

So glad you finally did one of these at a taiyaki shop. I just opened a Taiyaki food truck in the US and really want to go back to Japan and get some hands on experience at a few different taiyaki shops. This was really cool to see 🙂

[@Jordan-inJapan]

Ah, taiyaki. That was my ‘gateway drug’ into the world of anko (red bean) sweets. Anyway, I can tell this place takes their product seriously. (mouth watering…)

[@tel0004]

What would you say it taste like? I'm going to Japan in October, but the idea of beans in a desert doesn't seem that appealing.

[@southcoastinventors6583]

It seems like reverse chili to me but since I am going in September I got to eat them all I guess.

[@jjjacer]

for me the gateway drug to anko was some mochi found at World Market (still have not found a good source of Taiyaki around me.) its a nice sweet but not too sweet treat

[@tatsumasa6332]

No tai fish used whatsoever.

[@Jordan-inJapan]

@@tatsumasa6332 Correct. But I admit being a bit wary the first time I tried it. 😆

[@ratdoto2148]

I love taiyaki in winter, doubles as a hand warmer.

[@haziqgg2k22]

My favourite Japanese travel vlogger is back! I really love your videos so much 😍

[@cakekeycatcake8247]

I love these types of videos. They’re so awesome.😊

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Glad you like them!

[@mightyPants]

It's crazy that how one person basically does all the prep work and cooking. In the West it would be a job for a team of 5 before they open.

[@limitedmobro]

I love how the owner is always smiling. The typical Kansai-jin

[@MrGuideElk]

Clearly didn't watch the video. He's not the owner.

[@cuongme626]

He's the manager but I would have left ages ago to set up my own shop instead of working there for 18 years.

[@MrDragos360]

@@cuongme626 in a way it is easier to be an employee. You don't have to handle the risks of owning a bussnies. Also a store manager is pretty close to an owner.

[@danmaynard120]

I tried a custard one for the first time a few weeks ago while visiting and instantly regretted not having one everyday of my trip. I'll be sure to visit this place next year when I'm back!

[@dajcomputer6514]

Paolo, you are one of the best when it comes to editing your videos out there. Keep up the attention to detail and the love you put into your work. It's appreciated all around the world. :)

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Glad you like them!

[@bunniewood]

Yeah I’ve never seen a KZbinr put so much work into their videos. All the camera angles, the interviews and being on site is crazy! Very pro.

[@loxerpro]

@@PaolofromTOKYO monkey

[@REDWOLF763]

@@PaolofromTOKYO honestly I've tried to watch other day in the life or behind the counter videos. Nobody comes close to you with the editing and being able to captive and hold the attention from your audience. Thank you so much for such great videos!

[@joshuatealeaves]

The bell constantly ringing during service isn’t annoying 😅

[@OCV102]

oh my god i wondered where that ringing noise came from until saw the bell at the end of the video xD

[@villeostberg7603]

I'd go crazy working there because of it

[@nightstalker9792]

Taiyaki Saiko! Thanks for the next great vid Paolo

[@davidparra1009]

Bro these people really work hard man damn ... the chef looks sooo chill and nice

[@kyosoykibbles]

amazing to meet people who are truly immersed and proud of their work. his smile says everything. humble but knows what he can do. 💯

[@ToRecallE]

Im really impressed how japanese people are so proud of whatever they do, even when you are just making a dessert basically... i wish more people was like this in the world.

[@bronxishomenomatterwhereig3149]

Japan isn't perfect. But the importance they put on tradition, honor, and community is what makes this possible. They make it a point to try to pass these techniques down. And the community respects and supports the skill and craftsmanship.

[@kengo7273]

"just making a dessert basically” shows your attitude towards skills and craftsmanship.

[@krollic]

@@kengo7273 you're the one that thinks that a simple and accurate observation is somehow disrespectful or undermining.

[@unoriginalname3442]

@@krollicputting the word “just” in front of anything is undermining.

[@flaviaanamaria5826]

"Just a dessert"...the ignorance you have.

[@artcanbelove7873]

It's amazing how he has it all down to a science.

[@dann462]

Yay Paolo now in 4K! 😎 Thank you for the great episode I love taiyaki.

[@youshouldgo.outside]

Amazing to see Paolo at this shop, we were there a couple months ago during our trip to Japan! The original Tayaki is vegan which was great!! Really recommend it!!

[@TrumpIsrael2024]

Not trying to argue with you, as I never had this. But how much more vegan does it need to be? The batter is just flour, water, & whatever else. The filling is just red beans. I don't see any animal parts in the video.

[@youshouldgo.outside]

@@TrumpIsrael2024 I mentioned that this Tayaki IS vegan, I said “original” because they seem to have variations there which might not be, like the ones with cream cheese, but their regular / original one is indeed vegan. There many pastries of this kind that at first sight seem vegan but end up containing eggs or milk and in Japan is not easy to find 100% vegan sweets - but we strongly recommend this shop!!

[@brandijohnson1326]

I love Taiyaki with custard and you can be creative with other fillings as well.

[@SonOfSyrinxia1993]

Japan is such a beautiful and amazing country!

[@raxalynn]

Paolo, I love your videos so much! I appreciate the effort you and your team put into these videos! I've learned so much from these types of videos and love seeing your family grow. I hope one day to visit these places when I go to Japan 🥹

[@user_No.31]

Sounds great. It seems to be tasty, it’s terrific. こういう職人さんが、しっかりお仕事できる社会であって欲しいですね🙌

[@singularity3223]

We literally tried taiyakis for the first time with my boyfriend today, and Paolo delivers this 😮 it's behind the counter night!

[@PoemedByTony]

This video is literally so sweet! What a great way to end the week!

[@baxlazz3928]

It's 5am & it's as bright as that!? Wow!

[@WizzleThump]

Yeah, from my research, earliest it should rise in Japan is 4:43am, and that is waaaaay brighter than 17 mins after sunrise.

[@adrianac3258]

Love the store manager attitude ❤

[@iandrew6347]

I love the day in a life . Keep up the amazing work 🫶🏻🇬🇧🫶🏻

[@13thxenos]

Amazing work as always. Could you perhaps, make a behind the scenes of your videos? I love to see how you do it. I have a lot of questions, for example, are you alone when doing these or do you have a cameraman and such? Are the day in a life of series a recreation of their routin or did you actually put cameras in someone's home to capture the day easier? And a lot more.

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Paolo. The Taiyaki looks so delicious definitely going to have to try this when I come to Japan.

[@mesolagic]

Definitely checking this place out when I visit Japan again. Great video man! Love this series

[@stanleytsai6342]

Gotta sit down immediately when I get a notification for these ☺️

[@matthew5553]

Always love more Behind the Counter videos!

[@thehobojarpen]

When are we getting the Yakuza episode?

[@mosubekore78]

I hope that would not be his last video if that happened

[@Michael-x5-i1r]

糞して寝てろ😡

[@vir-q2m]

I just love this series! More of this please Paolo!

[@Shadow_Valk]

I love eating taiyaki very much, im definitely want some from here next time I visit Japan.

[@joshlui6749]

keep these series coming! you do such a great job from video to telling the restaurants stories!

[@henlolneh]

Hiiragi is an absolute must hit for anyone into Taiyaki when visiting Tokyo!

[@Reddmoon1]

Hello paolo , I really like your videos and I love the day in life series, keep going 👏👏👏🙏🤍

[@neosprout]

thank youuu for another amazing video!!

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Thanks for watching!

[@carriecurtis1233]

I love your videos Paolo keep them coming. I also love when you take Wolfie to places like the hotels. I have an autistic son and he loves watching Wolfie play and laugh. Makes him smile so much. Thank you for that.

[@donnaplumridge9769]

Will definitely have to try this when we plan to visit Tokyo next year! Several other things I want to try as well, that I didn’t get a chance to the last time I was there back in 2016.

[@01seiyer74]

店長の最後の味に対する自信のある笑顔が素敵ですね、食べてみたいです。

[@senkizesshou]

i follow you know more than a year, and really enjoy every video from me, and i.m everytime so happy when i see you have upload a new behind vidoe

[@kvanar]

I've had this Taiyaki with the soft serve and can confirm it's absolutely mind blowing!

[@KydSyster20]

Paolo...have you ever hosted a Food Tour thru Japan...that would be awesome for people wanting to visit and who are foodies but dont know where to even start.

[@jonathanjoelguerramendoza504]

These tariyaki sounds delicious 😊

[@jlr43100]

This another reason to travel to Japan.

[@duncaaan3121]

Great video again can u do one with secret shrines? I would love that!

[@Daphoid]

If you don't follow Tokyo Lens (Norm) he does a lot of this stuff, including live vlogs where he walks around at crazy hours. Good stuff.

[@heden1477]

Paolo, please never stop doing 'Behind the Counter' videos! They're my absolute favourites on YT!

[@bye692001]

5am really, looks like 8am bright and sunny.

[@greeneclipse8088]

I still think a day in the life of a Japanese athlete would be cool

[@arlevalin]

An Olympic or National champion would be great. A Japanese fashion designer would also be good. ❤

[@calico_rackham]

Tsunoda Natsumi, recently gold medal at the Olympics in Judo has a KZbin channel too. It would be amazing to see it!

[@lillianlouie4284]

Such a fun visit. Thanks for giving us this tour Paolo!

[@Sveakungen]

Nice video as usual! The Taiyaki looks amazing.

[@mortar235]

That wind chime would drive me nuts. It already is just watching the video

[@susanng3491]

i loved this video. i have been following you for years. This is the very first video that i had to mute and captioned with translation. I do not have any triggers, but there was a constant bell ringing in the background that really got to me for some reason. I'm sorry i couldn't finish watching it, but it really got to me

[@kelseyclarke9488]

Ok this one was fun!!!

[@SamMcCarter]

Hi Paolo. I work as a bean and soybean provider to Japan from Canada. Cool to see how red beans are used.

[@booklover555]

Thank you for sharing this awesome video. I loved seeing and learning about all the behind the scenes work to prepare this Japanese treat. I’m also interested in the employee’s matcha red bean drink!

[@ShivaWings]

I wish i had a place here like this. I love anko but especially in taiyaki 🤤🤤

[@Knifeskillsatthefishmarket]

Great video brother, I learnt a lot from you.

[@dionelr]

I was literally making tacos with the Umami Ocean hot sauce. I miss taiyaki. Its so good. I hope i can visit Japan again one day.

[@furrantee]

Great video, I wish we had things like this in the US. I love how even in small shops they strive to do their best. For the next one, could we see something animal related? Like a veterinarian or biologist?

[@southcoastinventors6583]

They do we just deep fry things here you sure you are from the US or maybe you never been to a fair before.

[@bronxishomenomatterwhereig3149]

You must not get out much if you think the U.S doesn't have such mom and pop shops and restaurants.

[@francisalexago4632]

I love these videos. I haven't been to Japan though, but through these videos it feels like I have spent a day or two already. 😊

[@cognisent_]

I feel like this guy is in my top 5 favorite restaurant owners. He's funny and direct.

[@bassyey]

Looks like you've improved your colors in this video. It looks good!

[@solocreaterc9315]

Taiyaki is so damn good it’s crazy

[@shoked99]

Another wonderful video. Thanks for sharing. I wondered what Taiyaki was after seeing Golden Darkness always eating them on To Love Ru.

[@juliaibarra707]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="833">13:53</a> He is reeaally handsome!!

[@blackdesertsage9836]

Paolo sounds sick hope u take care and take it easy u r the best KZbinr

[@BakingwithWendy]

We loved watching this video ❤ I’m so hungry now haha wish we had this near us, hoping one day we can travel to visit this place.

[@naievangelista]

taiyaki. one of my favorite food in Japan.

[@TheMediterraneanStar]

I was in Tokyo in late May and of course I stopped by Tayaki Sharaku, from one of your old videos. The elderly owners were really lovely and their tayaki were as crispy and tasty as you said! 😊😊😊

[@chebozak5954]

Thank you for this amazing collection you create. Learning so very much! May you and your family continue to be blessed ..

[@EdwardChewcontact]

Brings back childhood memories. Love your work.. keep it up.

[@MrWescottX]

This was amazingly well done vid

[@HappyAbbyDunnivan]

Hi Paolo! This was awesome! I was totally just talking to someone, asking what these fish shaped pastries were! Love your channel, and you have perfect timing ;)

[@AliceLee-rj2ew]

Looks great!!

[@animekirby100]

I could tell from buying taiyaki from the shops in Tenjinbashi that these people work hard, especially during the busy hours! Sometimes people are waiting 15 minutes for this stuff, so of course such hardworking people probably got up so early in the morning! Thanks for covering! I also tried a similar street snack in Osaka called “御座候”. That pancake was round instead of fish shaped. Have you heard of it?

[@dianechaniewski293]

This was such a fun video!! ^_^ I loved trying taiyaki through SakuraCo. Thanks Paolo!

[@emmalouie1663]

Amazing. So few things in the USA are made true from scratch but look at these fantastic shops in Japan doing just that with fresh simple ingredients making wonderful treats. I love this place just wish it wasn't so very far away. How can I eat this it's not fair. Booo

[@johnmajor2187]

It's crazy how it's 5am and it's completely light out in Tokyo.

[@__BlacklotuS__]

i love watching these before i go to work! fun vid thanx! the free taiyaki girl is cute as a button

[@arlevalin]

Kuya Paolo! A day in a life of a Japanese fashion designer please 🙏🏽💯

[@kirstenellerby1206]

ありがとうございます Paolo さん your videos are so interesting and really help me learn Japanese ! It's great how you ask the questions in English the let the people respond in Japanese that little bit of help with context is just enough for me to be prepared for the snswer and understand the Japanese (or at least some of it 😂).

[@jackiec860]

this is the best series! Thank you as always Paolo!!!!

[@Joe-so6su]

It's surprising that a shop can exist with multiple employees and they are only selling mainly one item. Really speaks to the quality of the taiyaki.

[@bronxishomenomatterwhereig3149]

One trick pony. But it's an amazing trick that it mastered to near perfection.

[@ErikvanderHeijden-g5s]

It's just junkfood, junkfood is also populair in Japan.

[@Daking_Alter]

My Favorite Snack, im gonna buy next week

[@argo12]

I sure wish I had known about this treat when I was visiting Japan! Next time, I guess. They must make a good product to be busy all the time!

[@tobiastranetellefsen4203]

Tried Tayaki at a stall when I went to Hiroshima last summer. Never could I imagine that jam made out of beans could taste that good.

[@aprianto1985]

So crunchy

[@kawaiipanda1974]

Thank you for this great video, Paolo. Next time we are back in Tokyo we will definitely check this one out.

[@NanoZAQ]

never miss paolo behind the counter video 😀

[@SongofIceandTea]

Taiyaki with Ice Cream, that's the bomb

[@kamanama3671]

He is flipping adorable❤