Cooking Challenge Against A Master Sushi Chef

Sure I know how to make sushi, but how is it going to go when I go head to head with a sushi chef master?
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Ingredients Needed:
Rice and Fish

[@elisenorris5303]

Never thought I’d see Josh’s energy matched. This is literally amazing

[@bubblegumplastic]

@DAVID09 He's not bragging on the individuals making the food, who have been instructed to do it that way, with the ingredients they've been given. He's bragging on the institution of fast food, the poor quality products they've designed and are selling to us for over-inflated prices

[@hellfish2309]

Exactly: Joshy needs exactly all of this ball-busting

[@KotomiAihara]

Welcome to the restaurant industry

[@legendavey5930]

Every restaurant I’ve worked in has guys like this working there. Really makes me nostalgic

[@Looooooom]

I don't know... it felt like he got outmatched actually! lol Deamon(I have no idea how it's spelt) was amazing.

[@HulkingFish08]

I love that Josh finally did a video with someone who has more chaotic energy than he does.

[@curiousentertainment3008]

@Bilma Soki gtfo of here

[@TheSignatureK]

@Calling your bs not too far, just a couple years short. I thought it was 10 years to become an “itamae.” Plus, who knows if he was even classically trained. That’s the true factor here. Questions abound.

[@gredystar8333]

@Calling your bs he is selling 250 rolls a day, so who gives cares?

[@alesin1992]

The sushi chef is amazing. He looks and sounds like the most normal regular guy ever, but the stuff that comes out of his mouth is hysterical and contrasts well with his normalitude (is that a word? It is now.)

[@addamsiewdass1832]

What i was thinking

[@Waldo4k]

This guy is hilarious. “You can tell it’s a fish from the way that it is”.

[@acuadras12]

🤣🤣🤣

[@evirs]

That's a reference to the Neature Walk videos

[@sebastianlaplume461]

@@evirs Ty was looking for someone who knew

[@n8guy]

@@evirs YASSSSSS

[@TidePup]

@@evirs

[@kyleborton1527]

"You can tell it's a fish by the way it is." This man is cultured, and that's pretty neat.

[@katiedillard8218]

10/10 comment

[@tannerdively5468]

This is the comment I was looking for the most. Gold star to you my dude

[@branleeharris]

Rushed to the comments for this one.

[@sbusisomanqele4318]

Where is this from again Someone else has said this before I just can't put my finger on it

[@tommygeary1931]

@@sbusisomanqele4318 neature walk

[@ogothomas496]

I love the fact that Josh might be the normal friend in his friend group, but we only ever see his antics in a bubble.

[@undercover_idiot]

The chaos is such a vibe

[@vermin913]

that is a terrifying concept

[@jacksonhammonds6212]

No normal people work in a kitchen.

[@Jin-1337]

@@jacksonhammonds6212 you have to be outstanding you're right

[@shazi8202]

Damon is super funny, almost like he's left handed.

[@elijahsisamouth2484]

Idk i think he could be right handed but he has the energy of a left handed person

[@theophilusdodoo4036]

He is left handed person it was said in the video

[@theophilusdodoo4036]

Time stamp 4: 48

[@bossmanbiden6074]

@@theophilusdodoo4036 I'd hate to have your sense of humor. 🥴

[@wzceoll3771]

Left handed people aren't funny my sisters left handed and she's not funny

[@davepruitt5880]

I want a whole series of Damon and Josh. This was like watching a buddy cop show, but with food

[@carstenm]

i couldn't agree more

[@brennanwheeldon5210]

Quite literally my favorite episode, and I’ve been watching for over 4.5 years

[@nadiamajewski6895]

YESS! MAKE THIS HAPPEN!

[@Scruffy04]

Their chemistry is wonderful!

[@PoseidonProxy13.]

That would be awesome

[@MaxStache]

"How does being left-handed correlate with being funny?" "Well, I'm funny, aren't I?" Fucking pure gold

[@mathildedorothea5032]

Made me shout laugh, pure comedy

[@veronicabonnie11]

As a left handy I can confirm that I'm a funny little shit. Still can't make sushi tho, that didn't came with the left hands benefits

[@nurseray6866]

😂😂😂😂

[@cotobakan01]

lol i read ''Furry'' instead of Funny

[@timgoodliffe]

I demand more of this man

[@YuriDSC]

Damon really should start his own thing, he is natural born talent when it comes to entertainment.

[@tejasv9746]

Yea! Maybe cause he's left handed

[@nostalgia7560]

"I've never made love to a man, can you walk me through that?" His energy is unmatched that Josh got speechless

[@renzovelezthe2]

noooo! "i never made love to a pan, can you wok me through that. "

[@Nabeeha1626]

@@renzovelezthe2 no it’s man theres captions

[@debadityanath5558]

XD finally someone who can get to josh so he's not the boss everytime 😏

[@dustyluck7354]

@@renzovelezthe2 you say that after they keep joking about being gay?

[@lokei1326]

@@renzovelezthe2 the pins! I live for this level of punny!

[@allizimm5111]

“That’s why I’m so funny” “I don’t think those two things correlate” “I’m funny, aren’t I?” Get this guy his own show please.

[@hamisgoingham]

It’s hilarious, even more so for me cause I’m left handed too lmao

[@antonioemilio9932]

Antonio Emilio People conflate correlation with causation. Anything can correlate so he wasn't wrong in saying that even if he wasn't joking.

[@micro11.]

please someone say it to jimmy fallon

[@IrrIdk]

“You could hardly tell the difference if your eyes s are closed” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂 9:00

[@TheExperimentum]

Damon: Just drag the knife all the way down, just one nice slice. Josh: *Concentrating really hard* Damon: Terrible. Josh: *breaks*

[@franciswyvern]

love it. It's all in the wrist

[@TheIncredibleJounan]

Damon is a very good contrast to Joshua. Joshua is very good at explaining things from a technical standpoint and then you have Damon who brings us gems such as "You know this is a fish because it is like that" and "I dunno if it is better to move your hands a lot, but it is better".

[@hanschenklein8124]

And follows it up with "you don't need to move your hands"

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

The mark of a professional.

[@abdqs853]

Damon is suspiciously good at being in a video. He feels like he already knows how to entertain an audience. Like most of the time when Josh invites a non-KZbinr they act nervous or bland, which is pretty reasonable as most people aren't used to entertaining people on the internet but Damon knows exactly what to do; making the right jokes while playing off of his and Josh's energy and explaining stuff in fun goofy ways, it's a blast.

[@delgermuruntsagaankhuu6951]

Probably cuz he works on a sushi bar. Quite literally speaking to the costumers as he serves them

[@s0phtt]

that's because he's left handed dude...that's why he's so funny

[@LoveFoodMore]

I was going to say. As a sushi chef it’s different than being in the kitchen. Chefs are pretty high energy, sushi chefs have to work fast, clean, just like in a kitchen but they have to interact with guests.

[@staceyd6475]

All true chefs have this personality. I’ve worked in so many restaurants and they are some of the nicest, personable and funniest people. They are also the most sensitive beans lol

[@Corazon_Donquixote]

@@s0phtt i agree to disagree

[@Matt-yw2oi]

Look, I don’t know how much Damon makes, but he deserves double that. He’s one of the guys in this industry who deserve to make six figures. The passion, the attitude, the humor, what a stand up guy. To do this for a living is just so fascinating to me. I love how he does what he’s got passion for. I hope he lives a happy life.

[@landonhall3419]

He def makes 6 figs

[@sleepyjoe445]

​@@landonhall3419 i hope so he deserves every bit

[@Haydunk]

The synergy between you guys really is great. You’ve got a great find of a bud.

[@pbraun2102]

I loved the fact that Damon was so quick with the quips - fun to watch Josh get caught off-guard... "I've never made love to a man. Can you walk me through that?"

[@Jacob011]

He's not the first chef I've seen being so quick. I think this is what chefs learn from the years of shit talking banter in the kitchen.

[@whatiskensworth]

I know every comment is mentioning this but I gotta add to the praise: Damon is an incredible co-host. Hope to see more of him in the future

[@nicora2019]

Damon should start a cooking channel of his own this guy is hilarious

[@EatPoo]

Only because he's left handed.

[@wafflemonkey8083]

Yes.

[@MrCarCrazy]

That lefty humor is the best.

[@md.ehsanulhaque7360]

totally .. he is hilarious...

[@xMrMayhemx]

100% would watch

[@MrAgent3s]

This guy had me in tears with "wow you're doing terrible" please make your own channel you are hilarious

[@tboicovas]

He's probably too busy

[@rootintootinputin1]

"I've never made love to a man. Can you walk me through that" I think that's the first time Josh has been upstaged in the way of vibes and left speechless by a guest on the channel

[@1234fakerstreet]

Came to say the same thing lmao

[@ohwildesoul]

Only 3 minutes in and I want more of this hilarious Dynamic Duo.

[@Xivixion]

@@evanprieto4822 ssshhhhhhh

[@lylegreig4329]

We need this guy as a guest star more often

[@keziamickens261]

Y E S

[@ErnieBolding]

Damon is Josh’s literal arch nemesis, of energy matching. Not only is he expertly crafted in the kitchen, his natural humor rivals and added to that, he’s left handed. Please add him as your special guest, to a revised sour dough bread tutorial episode, in future days and let the content present itself. 🍞🍣🥖🍙

[@DiscountedClorox]

“Look at these. You could hardly tell the difference, if your eyes were closed.” 🤣🤣 Love this dude!

[@itzme1156]

i lost it at that part xD he is just constantly dropping those jokes and i love it :D

[@billygoat651]

I lost it on that part replayed it twice

[@eerie1069]

"You did pretty good Josh" "Yeah?" "Yeah. You couldn't tell the difference, if your eyes were closed." im loving damon already 🤣🤣

[@SummerRyan14]

“You can hardly tell the difference if your eyes were closed.” 😂😂😂 Damon is awesome.

[@AlexCowlesMusic]

Gotta get this guy on the channel more, y'all have great chemistry.

[@blessedprosperous1508]

The sushi chef should make his own youtube channel. He's good and entertaining!

[@wienergrimace]

@junko I prefer children

[@nou7859]

@@wienergrimace spittin

[@brainless0000]

agreed. he's got charisma

[@javavibe]

Obviously. He's left handed.

[@rcandcessnaaviator4232]

@junko 😳

[@Attonbitus]

“I’ve never made love to man, can you walk me through that?” This guy is going places.

[@becky.d]

"It's like flat bottom - " "Apple bottom. Jeans." "Boots with the fur." Gosh they're so in sync lol, very fun to watch .

[@ThatchNetherfold]

7:07 Glad someone commented this! XD

[@amberlepla4275]

Same! I lost it with that one!!!!! 🤣

[@disguiseddv8ant486]

Well, it's a popular club song from the mid 2000's.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

They could be brothers.

[@chiizuu752]

You're saying as if you've never done the same when someone says the line of a song and you don't continue lmao

[@BeatFreakDJs]

“Milky milky coco puff” and “boots with the fur” are my favorite moments in this video! I love it! Please, Damon, make your own channel!

[@willneilson7916]

i agree pls

[@aidandinneen9149]

'you can hardly tell the difference......... if your eyes were closed' the absolute MOTHER of all backhands hahahaha xD

[@DSqu4red.]

I have never met this man, yet I love him and would protect him with my life

[@kikowilliams9809]

I do know him personally and I feel the exact same way

[@TheRedInTheRose]

Damon's personality is so genuine and funny, and he's so talented! I would love to see more of him for sure :)

[@vicki1818]

Damon is such low key chaotic energy, that he makes Josh look like the straight man. Please do more videos together, it's pure gold.

[@Mr_Suave]

Nah this dude PERFECTLY matched Josh's vibe. We need more of him fr

[@TinRapper]

You know they're really good friends. They're comfortable together.

[@JoSeeFuss]

Well. He is willing to let Josh walk him through making live to a man. 😁😁😁 So, there's gotta be a comfort level there

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

@@JoSeeFuss *love 😉

[@phrog5003]

@@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley josh literally has a gf wtf are you going on abt

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

@@phrog5003 Watch the ending of the video. I was informing the other person that they misquoted/made a typo with Josh's friend, who said "make love", not "make live".

[@MeltedSundae]

You don’t kiss your friends you don’t really know on their neck?

[@Illkilla1984]

Sure would like to see Damon’s personality on KZbin more often if not his own channel

[@takunyamaguchi6278]

"You can hardly tell the difference of these if your eyes were closed." Josh may give off papa energy but Damien is Mama🤣🤣

[@socraticirony05]

Josh is papa, but Damon is a daddy

[@banana7558]

@@socraticirony05 yes

[@swizzzing123]

The amount of times I rewatched “I’ve never made love to a man, can you walk me through that?” 😂😂 literally crying 😂

[@pinkrose984]

I think it was Josh's face that sold it the most

[@just1bandfan104]

Omg ikr it's so funny plss

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

I'm looking forward to _that_ follow-up video.

[@AbcXyz-wr7me]

Also me

[@karincope3019]

Love how he’s giving Josh the gears … great energy together .

[@dotty7789]

This guy is a top tier guest. I would love to see more of him on the interwebs

[@ChillwithTaiki]

definitely getting sushi today after this video

[@hollyw.]

Hahah same here!

[@Hollowed_Media]

I want to

[@rygdan]

My thought exactly!

[@bl4st1n67]

I wish I could 😢

[@chiefsfan1533]

I made some

[@Sawer]

You guys combined is a weird kind of energy i really seem to enjoy

[@mikegottschau4224]

Everyone's shocked Damon was so funny, and I'm just like "ah yes, the humor of another sleep deprived, underpaid, overworked, nicotine and energy drink fuelled line homie"

[@RaMZes9722]

Agreed

[@jesteredGesture]

His personality matches exactly with the sushi chefs I've worked with. They honestly deserve much more than they're paid to deal with.

[@koala4204]

😂 u just described me

[@fearlessgentleman]

he probably gets paid very well. 60k/year is my guess

[@egofan98]

@@fearlessgentleman ooooooooo idk about that one

[@nickfury7665]

"You can hardly tell the difference in these if your eyes are closed." Brutal.

[@raven.9550]

If only Damon had his own cooking show and did collabs with josh, I would pay to watch that

[@MrRimuzz]

This sushi chef is way too fucking funny. "That's why I'm so funny" - How does that correlate? "Well I'm funny aren't I?" Fucking gold.

[@freddieziegenbein4593]

I'd love to see more of Damon! He's so naturally funny and professional at the same time.

[@kennedygardiner42o]

As someone who works in the service industry, these two are like every great line cook youll ever meet lmfaaoo

[@typemercury687]

The combination of josh, the sushi chef and editor is incredibly hilarious 🤣

[@zoraxet4437]

you my man have your heart in the right place, giving the editor some love too

[@IvyandCJsGarden]

Damon: "...moist" Josh: "did you say most? 😏" Damon: "grow up!" 😂 😂 😂 😂 I can only imagine how hilarious and chaotic it must've been working at the same restaurant as you guys!

[@daddyluci4884]

@@evanprieto4822 How do you feel, being on the same level and performing the same actions as the sex bots in other comments?

[@Dannyzzzkk]

@@daddyluci4884 grow up

[@daddyluci4884]

@@Dannyzzzkk Why do you say that?

[@Wonglharke]

,, I Never made love to a Man´´ This dude needs a Channel haha im dead in my chair

[@iamblinktv7503]

This guy has my exact sense of humor, and I was laughing the entire time!

[@musicboxz523]

I assume that you’re a lefty?

[@dizzyspellss]

“You can tell it’s a fish because of the way it is” The folks over at Neature walk would approve :)

[@KDreezy]

Exactly! was just going to comment this! LOL

[@ipickmybutt2472]

That's preee neat!

[@M_Hernandez106]

As an almost trained sushi chef I love what Damon said about when learning the nigiri, the chefs just quickly form the nigiri and say it's easy and to just do that, because it's so true. For some reason every chef just refuses to slow down and show you the steps lol

[@derekmills5394]

In about 2-3 years you will realize why they will not slow down for you - I'd say it is because they cannot do it slowly! Congrats for finishing your training soon Michael.

[@DerpyDimentio]

I remember when I learnt my boss just showed me the steps and told me to do it. He said by like the 100th time il get the hang of it and then it's just speed and accuracy lol

[@M_Hernandez106]

@@derekmills5394 haha exactlyyy, and thank you thank you

[@M_Hernandez106]

@@DerpyDimentio yeah a lot of skill related to sushi is all about repetition, most people can do it but to be consistently delivering a good looking product while still being fast takes a lot of time

[@aqaisback9517]

True!

[@alextrollip7707]

This is one of my fav videos on the channel ever The chemistry was unmatched. And it was still pretty interesting to learn and see someone trying the first time

[@aaronspore2923]

its really nice to see josh be an amateur in something culinary. it almost, like, humanizes him in a way. like he is so good and precise and knowledgeable about what he does that its refreshing to see him truly be new to something.

[@nicora2019]

I love this sushi chef already hes great

[@AxxLAfriku]

I have fewer than 1 friend in the World. That's right. Everybody disses me for making bad videos. I think they are perfect though. Who is right? My dissers or me? Which side are you on, dear n

[@computerdave06]

it's obvious you guys worked together, and are great friends. That was a refreshing video and as others have said, we need more of this duo!

[@tinybadastronaut]

Omg Damon's energy matches Josh's so perfectly. When he slapped Josh I about died 💀

[@loochp1]

This should be a new segment where you and Damon learn and challenge eachother to make the same dish/dishes and see who's faster and which dish tastes better. Have the cook who's teaching the dishes to judge

[@marissasantucci]

please do more videos together, the combined energy in the video is unmatched and i just can't stop laughing lol

[@WyWorks]

Damon is the MAN, man!! This is probably my favorite Papa video yet, and Josh, I'd still glady eat your rolls if they were served to me

[@ferdiad]

Haven't been in a restaurant kitchen in over 20 years but the energy and interactions are exactly the same. Damon definitely needs his own channel.

[@charlestoncooper5265]

i work FOH and if nobody is messing around making fun of each other or being a little gay it’s just not a restaurant

[@saaa7990]

This was maybe the funniest episode I’ve ever seen from you, we need more of you two !!!

[@nathan4659]

Finally something that really is challenging josh's cookings skills , seems as if he really does read comments and take feed back . Made me like him even more lol

[@gamby16a]

Damon has the hands of a magician. I love that he's a goofball and a serious artist at the same time. The skillset of a sushi master is just shocking. Fantastic video.

[@jaredbroussard1389]

love the chemistry yall have, can tell you guys really know each other with the way yall bounce off of one another

[@bonesandbourbon4003]

Absolutely love this type of content, man. Would love to see more videos like this!

[@MOFsquadron]

Damon holy hell this guy is great on camera, it's like watching Matty Matheson. The effortless humor while still having excellent technique. Do more stuff with him for sure.

[@condescendedwow4546]

Everyone's like "wow their energies are so similar" bro every single chef is a psychopath of course they match well

[@cinemaocd1752]

Oh man this guy is so funny. He needs to be on more. Something about his deadpan delivery just clicks with Josh's chaotic energy. Also, I actually learned something. I've been using way too much rice when I make nigiri.

[@koryburkhart5303]

“Never made love to a man…can you walk me through that?” … 😂😂😂 Damon with some zingers in this episode

[@TheFilmbroad]

I laughed harder than I should have at that.

[@aarynmurphy7174]

Hahaha Papa and mommy is a thing we need more of!! You two are gold together. Also nice to see papa out of his comfort zone and be the apprentice

[@Chuycabra]

I know for a fact they had to cut so much out of them just joking around, and it was definitely rated R!🤣

[@fudgenuggett]

It’s refreshing to see you be challenged when preparing food. Great video!

[@awiseman93]

Underrated thing about this video is how quickly josh can retain information

[@hippowannabe1890]

One thing I noticed when looking at the thumbnail is that the sushi roll things made by the sushi master were thinner. I asume it's because the sushi is much more agreeable to eat in one bite like that. That's something I haven't really considered before but will do in the future while making sushi

[@Lysergic_]

facts when i saw the thumbnail i immediately thought the sushi master won

[@kailuxa8987]

"It's like flat bottom" "apple bottom...... jeans" "boots with the fur"

[@konkeydong8524]

Honestly I LOVED this video so much. I was smilin the whole time. I love that dynamic between y’all. Much love and thank you

[@Vranir]

Alright it would be incredibly dope to see Damon from time to time, dude had me in stitches more than once

[@SonGayku]

I love how Damon just straight up insults everything Josh does.

[@mrchristian27]

This is one of my favorite all time videos of yours! More sushi learning with Damon!!

[@juliettegibson9845]

The editing in Josh’s videos always takes it to the next level.

[@nicolexia9976]

i know! i thought he edited his own videos, but he said editor of the day..? but making videos are time consuming so I understand but I wish he gave credit if he has an editor or at least mention them in the description; but if I'm right he's incredibly talented in many ways

[@gcgztx7232]

Damon is your average funny loveable quirky cook (sushi expert in this case) lol. Loved working in restaurants where there would be staff like him. Made the job so much more fun. What a legend he is. Feature him again!!

[@Robroy333]

Loved this episode! I love sushi. I went vegan for 8 years and made vegan sushi at home. I’m now Pescatarian and can again eat sushi. I love this technique tutorial video!

[@stephendexter3246]

watching you get taught something new and not be perfect at it is honestly so inspiring

[@Myndrix]

Josh: “it’s about the rice, it’s about the fish” Me: “IT’S ABOUT DRIVE, IT’S ABOUT POWER”

[@jrwplays4395]

"wouldn't be able to tell the difference with your eyes closed" 9:02 this guy is full of dad jokes i love him platonically

[@angelenestahler1880]

“You can tell it’s a fish because of the way that it is”. Love the nod to neature walk if that was the intention 😂

[@WeebClipper]

9:43 "Small balls can lead to big things" - Joshua Weissman

[@aliffazmeer1310]

Damon is amaaazing!!!!

[@Joshua-bb3ko]

Damon is not only a natural comedian but perfect on camera. He needs to be in more videos 😏

[@mayahbiva]

I got your book for my birthday. I loved watching you in this because it shows there’s always room for growth. Also “Mama” had me at “boots with the fur”

[@janepienaar9738]

Damon is so funny and down to earth! I love him

[@scottvogel8477]

This was such fun to watch. You two play really well together and I hope he can be in more videos in the future as a guest from time to time.

[@mmasque2052]

“Repetition…that’s what makes a great sushi chef.” That’s what makes a great anything. Learn to do something. Do it again, and again. And again. When the first is good and the thousandth time is as good as the first, you are great.

[@ameer781]

Exactly what I said

[@acos21]

My youtube comments still suck as much as the first though

[@saba2080]

14:31 this guy just came out with it 😂 laughed so hard

[@coreenbooth3176]

OMG - love Damon. And Joshua’s face when…. Priceless!