The Most Famous Ramen Vending Machine Restaurant

[@gozzythebat]

3:51 “Amazing service without needing eye contact” Introvert’s Paradise

[@CarnageMr]

7:57 failed :)

[@brrrrrr]

@@CarnageMr terrifying

[@mod4rchive]

Idk it sound like a capitalist hellscape tbh

[@aidenchia3663]

As an introvert I'd love to work here too!

[@XENOS_Indie_Game_Dev]

I find that a little weird, the no eye contact and the way the booth is setup like that, hiding the face of the employee and speaking through the open gap.

[@Kyouno]

For those wondering, unaware, or haven’t heard about the part at 3:16, there was an incident a few months ago involving three pranksters making a video about them licking a bottle of soy sauce at a sushi restaurant

[@BlackTigr]

I'm guessing this was on tiktok. Like those kids that stuck their fingers in various things in stores. 😑

[@djackmanson]

Thank you! I wondered what it meant!

[@Kiki-D-Kimono]

Thank you for informing us!

[@SoratheWonderful]

I saw those videos, such a shame to ruin something for people. No matter where you go someone has to ruin it for everyone.

[@Av-vd3wk]

It was more than that, they took sushi off of the conveyor 🍣 and licked it then put it back. Also spit in stuff, etc.

[@mrjinkorea]

The solo dining booths allow each person to fully immerse themselves in the experience and enjoy the flavor of the food itself without any outside distractions. In some instances, I'd rather go to a place like this during lunchtime instead of a crowded restaurant where you have to listen to annoying loud conversations from ppl sitting next to you. This is a relaxing, yet introverted dining respite. What a fantastic idea!

[@Sonasic]

yeah but on the other hand social interactions are good for development of a persons personality. I find Japan sometimes to be unhealthy in this aspect. Because i cant find the reason for 0 eye contact or even speak to them.I have also seen that in other establishments. I think Japan is a perfect country for introverted people but sometimes they take it too far in my opinion of course.

[@johnboucher8226]

You dont know nothing until youve been down on the muffin

[@ОксанаКуралькова]

@@Sonasic it is not "unhealthy" . It is very dangerous for people , who cant(mostly DONT WANT TO INTERACT WITH OTHERS, DUE TO THEIR IQ=5) All people must interact with each other in this places like that. If u dont want to speak with waiter- stay in ur house and just make an order from this restaurant.

[@fireblossom8544]

@@Sonasic You don't really know much about Japan, I mean Japan is well known for its heavy social interaction culture between peers in the workplace. The reason why you feel this way is that you mostly visited these tourist spots. While in these more remote regions, people are as nice and socialising as everywhere else towards their customers, especially the locals. Japanese got poor english and you don't need to wonder why they don't seem to be interactive in tourist spots. You can see how the printed materials in Ichiran in this video are printed in english to server tourists. Don't make stories with your ignorance

[@Sonasic]

@@fireblossom8544 yeah I don't know much my ass . That's why they have a specific term for overworking and dying

[@eljessy8762]

After a 10 hours shift, time to enjoy some relaxing food videos!

[@Clarence_13x]

Start your own businesses before you get tired! Fuck those guys for robbing your youth.

[@kardainzr161]

After not working today, Now I feel like eating the food that I am watching, I guess I'll steam some frozen fish and use a cheap rice noodle packet of Tom yum, sounds good anyhow =)

[@shannondore]

@@kardainzr161 That actually sounds like a pretty good meal. I love Tom Yum noodles.😊

[@igedewisnutemaja3923]

are you drooling?

[@yennefer440]

​@@drizztdourden666 they might be a health care worker

[@yakiimo370]

the paper at 10:29 has some funny text that isn't fully translated "However, our company representive was persistent in saying 'What if the toilet paper runs out anyway and inconveniences our customers?', so we've prepared a secret weapon. *In the small chance that the toilet paper runs out, rip this paper.*" (referring to the notice itself)

[@Deep_Mondal]

They got humor and best service

[@shannondore]

🤣 Looking at that wall of toilet paper I don't think they have to worry about the paper running out.😆

[@elijahbuan5659]

HAHAHAHA

[@anonymous-jb2zu]

@God father you are the kind of person who should be sent to space for experiment and never bought back.

[@BenjamintYT]

I am in love with this restaurant bro 😭😭😭

[@Felix-Felix]

This is an introvert dream. I don't mind having to talk to order but it's nice that they have all the options in case you don't. Maybe you're just on a bad day, you don't want to talk much. Also the individual booth with the curtains is just... I can understand it can be claustrophobic for social people but for introverts it's just amazing. Absolutely no distractions!

[@decomposedcorpse5186]

I normally don't have a problem talking to order food, but when it's a language I can't speak, I can get anxious, so it's nice.

[@anonanon7235]

Yup, if you think it's "unhealthy" not to interact with people, then go bring your business elsewhere. SO easy! Not sure why so many people here act like Judge Dredd.

[@Rambo-hz4yk]

Weird shy timid Culture

[@SpeedyColaGaming]

Ikr, an Introvert dream, I love the individual booths with the curtains

[@hughg.rection8567]

@@Rambo-hz4ykik these people have zero social skills

[@Jackwhoknows]

From a service perspective, it's nice being able to just focus on crafting the best possible meals without having to do as much on the service end! A real win-win.

[@stephendavies923]

I have to say that between you and "Solo Travel Japan", I am adding Japan to my to visit list. No idea how soon I will make it or when, just that it is going to happen. Thank you.

[@stephendavies923]

@@ysathoi I have no idea what your reply means, whether it is an insult or not. Either way a little more content could have been forthcoming.

[@kiaraev]

Solo Solo Travel as well!

[@ysathoi]

@@stephendavies923 โอ้

[@cloverbb24]

I love STJ too! Non-commentary videos showcasing life and travel in other countries, love it! So relaxing!

[@KakieMix]

​@@kiaraev Solo Solo is the goat of captions 👏

[@kiwi_sodas]

I love the blocks that communicate things without speech - as an autistic and socially anxious person I wish this was a more wide spread thing

[@queenofpents3442]

Japan is a really introverted country and its so refreshing and probably like a safe haven for some introverts. A place like this is so considerate. I can't wait to try this out in Japan.

[@flu77erluv]

Thank you for this video. I’ve seen a few KZbin videos set in various Ichiran locations, including this one, but none of them made me a part of the experience, from standing in line, to the instructions and visuals, to the new touch-screens for ordering. You never take anything for granted in your videos and answer so many unasked questions; in how you film and present what you’re experiencing to all of us, to the overlooked details and customs that someone living in a culture might take for granted when communicating with those not from that culture. Thank you for your awareness and understanding and for bringing us along with you. kindly, 🙏

[@jimg8887]

What would happen if you have them the "it's noisy" board?

[@mungbean345]

I was so curious about that, too! Like, are you just choosing to vent quietly about it by handing that block, or will it cause them to shush the other patrons, or will they offer earplugs or some other helpful device? 🤔 I'm so curious!

[@09yulstube]

Wondering the same thing!

[@carissah3848]

As someone gets hearing sense overloaded I am curious as well

[@presentprogressive8780]

Without actually knowing the answer myself, I'm fairly certain that you will be handed some ear plugs that you can either dispose of afterwards or take with you. Everything else, like moving you to a different cabin or interacting with the neighboring customers, would just be too cumbersome to manage by the staff.

[@DannyGoot111]

So I currently live in Japan and I tired it and they turn a sign in every both to quiet down.

[@UltraJonathan0451]

I always love your videos. It makes me want to travel to these places more and more!

[@orientalmoons]

I've seen other videos of Ichiran but they didn't go into as much detail or show the wooden blocks (I was very curious about those when I saw them in another video). DB's attention to detail (and willingness to order all the items on the menu) is perfect. And all the toilet rolls made me laugh 😂

[@Francy02]

This solo type of content is the BEST! Thanks!

[@mochiiattoo]

Japan is truly something else...

[@Taimur_Gates]

all introverts liked this

[@Parveen009-u2u]

I really liked this concept when u don't have to bother anyone.simple order and enjoy in ur solitude. How peaceful. This is really interesting thing. Thank you for sharing this experience

[@TheOneWhoReportsForDuty]

At first, I was confused by the prospect of a "vending machine restaurant" but that's actually really cool. Nice to see a place that's very considerate for people's social anxiety and/or shyness. Helps that the food also looks awesome.

[@crypto40]

Him leaving the extra eggshells on the table triggered me in more ways than it really should have

[@friedricegamer8057]

At work watching this amazing meal while eating my lunch, amazing video!

[@Lou-ml1gi]

1:02 that's quite an unusual way of holding a pen

[@GaryHewitt-f6c]

3:51 “Amazing service without needing eye contact”Introvert’s Paradise. Thank you Bacons for another amazing video! The ramen looked beautiful

[@Moonbagel07]

As someone who is really nervous about speaking to people in other languages its so cool so see this restaurant operate the way it does

[@neves783001]

If I ever get to visit Japan, this will be one of my must-visits. Looks and feels comfy.

[@Wolfie_xxx]

Same

[@jaehaspels9607]

I really like that you don't talk during your videos. I'll bet the restaurant appreciates it too. Thanks for your videos. They're very well done.

[@ademord]

I was in japan last may and im going again for the sakura season next march, i cried so hard watching this video. I miss the taste, the service, the whole atmosphere. Thank you for this video❤

[@Authentikally618]

I thought you were gonna waste the ramen broth, but then I said to myself, " I've never seen this HUMAN waste ANYTHING!" And I was right. Nice way to utilize the extra broth👏👏👏👏 **So I changed the pronoun from MAN to HUMAN. We can all agree on that! Geez! And to the person who brought this up, life must be hard having to always be correct😩😫...... 🖕🏾😐

[@rrk2801]

Dancing Bacon is actually a woman. 😊

[@alext6933]

​@@rrk2801lol, not this again.

[@angemaidment5640]

@@rrk2801they’re a couple - a man and a woman.

[@CharriiiLandak]

​@@rrk2801 he's a man, deal with it

[@sillybillybee]

​@@CharriiiLandak dont mind me asking but i just wanna know whether there's proof of this or not?

[@videogamenerd1991]

I'm planning to take a trip to Japan in two years time. That ramen shop sold me on not just the ramen, but also the matcha pudding. Looks so good!

[@lifedeather]

Have fun, let us know how it is in 2 years!

[@tomthepokeman910]

I'm going to have to get myself over there one day, the food looks so good

[@mywilddolphin]

Thank you for this informative video. I watched many videos of this restaurant and nobody has explained what those little boards are on the right, how to order a second round and how you eat the soup using the spoon. ! Thank you again

[@briezzy365]

Thank you for taking us to Ichiran, great ordering, as usual! ⭐️

[@cyphxd]

The moment you try ICHIRAN Ramen for the first time, your POV on ramen in general will change forever, and i mean it in a good way. I loved it there, hope to go there again someday

[@debapriyaguha7594]

Wow..love it😍😍 This concept is perfect to eat alone in peace & really enjoy the deliciousness of the food🤩🤩

[@LukewarmMandarinOrange]

一蘭以外のラーメン屋にも行って欲しい。 天下一品、丸源ラーメン、ラーメン花月嵐、ラーメンショップ、町田商店、夢を語れ。 日本にはおいしいラーメン屋がまだまだあります。

[@Fergusius]

I hate being stuck here in Serbia.... I spent around three years in China and fell in love with Udon noodles, noodles in general, dumplings of all kinds. I even had Ramen at a Japanese restaurant there. :'( I miss all that.......

[@jenb2654]

Blessing me on my day off 🫶🏽

[@AmbientWalking]

Wow! 2.2k views in 13 mins. Impressive. You are my hero!

[@akantiia]

Thank you Bacons for another amazing video! The ramen looked beautiful

[@pupcloud.9412]

Truly a dream!! I hate going to restaurants by myself, I get super awkward and it totally ruins the experience for me. My back starts to hurt from turning around to see people staring at me and because weirdly enough, I forget how to sit straight I start to stress out

[@Taken_S]

One of the main reasons for me to travel to Japan is for the amazing food I always see

[@atiredprsn]

I love those blocks! I am diagnosed with anxiety/social anxiety and I usually need someone to talk for me or to come with me somewhere.

[@krissykriss328]

The dreaded sushi licking scandal 😩 Love you DancingBacons!❤

[@mikethaison432]

The architecture, food, and nature of Japan is Asmr without even trying.

[@Parasiteve]

omg i wanna go to japan soooooo bad mainly for the food. i love how solo most of it is and i love how many themed places they have too. i just wish i had the money to go there and eat everywhere lol

[@pimienta3760]

My social anxiety makes it so so hard to wanna go and eat out!!! I wished more restaurants had options like these!!!

[@wndrsoulnomads]

🍜 We were just here in February! Will be posting our experience soon!!!

[@MakulPL]

its triggers me a lot that he did not clean the table with those egg shells xDDD

[@jomaticism]

I went to this exact restaurant when I was on vacation in Japan 7 months ago. It's in Dotomburi in Osaka. It was quite good, but not the best ramen I've had. I did love the private booths, they felt comfortable and fun.

[@RvKsword]

God that looks so good and satisfying. I want to try real ramen so bad

[@lifedeather]

Go visit if you can!

[@bwightx]

Never did I expect to see a wall full of toilet paper at the end, caught me so off guard lol

[@tattooedheart67]

Man, I wish I could travel East Asia and try all this type of food

[@tjsynkral]

Always a plus for a restaurant review to include a loo review!

[@F0re5tMan]

As stated by Naruto, and subsequently proven in Dragon Ball: Super, Ramen *IS* the food of the gods!

[@lliamgray8138]

I would spend all my money here every day🤣🤣🤣 i would get my picture on the wall! Thank you for sharing this! Adding it to my bucket list🥵

[@cgraham6]

This makes me want to try Ichiran ramen, but here in the US it's only available in a few grocery stores.

[@HardPumpers]

A few locations opened in NYC

[@cgraham6]

@@HardPumpers I happened to notice that after doing a quick search. Unfortunately, I don't live there.

[@HardPumpers]

@@cgraham6 neither do I. Also I hear it's priced like a tourist trap. Much more expensive than the Japanese locations. Somewhat expected I guess considering the price of doing business in NYC.

[@anglepsycho]

​@@HardPumpers There's a Asia Pacific Market in Colorado if anyone lives there and they have not only stall-quality ramen packs you can make at home, they also were not even $3!

[@TheOtherBill]

@@cgraham6 I've been there (NYC), consider yourself lucky. It's a criminal's paradise.

[@jhelp_the_fig]

love that they give you the egg unpeeled so its like a fun little enrichment activity, such as you would give to a dog that eats too quickly

[@jonnj9701]

I want an Ichiran in America so bad!!!

[@delariean]

There are 3 located in nyc.

[@tjs114]

In NYC, but don't bother; they aren't half as good as they are in Japan or SE Asia. Try finding a Ichiran dry noodle kit online- it will be okay; but better than my experience in NYC. That, or just look around for a local Japanese restaurant that isn't just "Sushi" to see if they make tonkotsu ramen. There is a knock-off chain in California called IchiBAN that is pretty good.

[@madisongeronimo6859]

@@tjs114 is the noodle kit good? i saw it in my asian market but its like $40???

[@brrrrrr]

@@madisongeronimo6859 might as well follow the Walmart ramen recipe at that price

[@lifedeather]

Same real authentic ones

[@dazuotv]

Thanks for a very nice video about the most famous ramen vending machine restaurant 👍

[@piplup10203854]

This is as close to the real experience I will get but I tell you if I could move to a small Japanese village, tend to my garden and then go have ramen everyday and lunch by the river yeah I'd be a very happy man ☺ this looks wonderful. I have really severe social anxiety but I do love going to have a nice meal by myself, I'd love to have one of these places in the states.

[@Frysfan]

That sounds like the perfect retirement.

[@piplup10203854]

@@Frysfan ☺ Thank you, that is all I'd like honestly. I don't need much more than that. It would be the perfect retirement for me, perhaps one day!

[@lifedeather]

Same, sounds so chill in nature and quiet

[@piplup10203854]

@@lifedeather Yes right! I love that there are others who also seek that serenity, it's nice to have a balance but I always tend to find myself seeking those chill moments of quiet out in nature. Nothing is quite like it, that's for sure ☺

[@ahmuadparks9248]

There’s no place like Japan I wish America would’ve thought of these things, but the country of the US is more open the then shy sadly

[@Stephen_dang]

Japan is so rich because of their highly professional services. As long as you pay, you're like a king.

[@tjs114]

I've only ever been to the Ichiran in New York (Times Square), it was okay;. The friend I went with has been to several in Japan and the Causeway Bay Hong Kong one and was clearly disappointed in the US version.

[@Blacattacsquadron]

Anything that comes to the U.S. is always watered down. On purpose.

[@isamuominae]

Ingredients are not the same, feel sorry that you guys need pay tip everywhere.

[@tjs114]

@@Blacattacsquadron If they opened one in San Francisco or Los Angeles, they probably couldn't get away with overly watering down. But they chose New York, where everything tends to be overpriced and underwhelming.

[@tjs114]

@@isamuominae They have to cook the pork longer, so it's less tender and the eggs aren't as good; but I mostly noticed how much thinner the soup was from what I've seen and the serving was rather anemic.

[@Blacattacsquadron]

@@tjs114 I see. I hate these kinds of let downs.

[@TCM1231]

I will give it to this guy, I have only seen a few of his videos, but in each one he eats enough for 3 people haha love it I have a large appetite too sometimes.

[@donibell7464]

to be honest guys, as an introvert person, i really like this place. i will enjoy the food by myself. also, if i have an extra money, not only the ramen i will order, maybe some other menu there. its a heaven to all introvert person.

[@ОксанаКуралькова]

It is a heaven for SICK, UNSOCIALIZED,AUTISTIC PERSON. Enjoy ur meal.

[@riririn6247]

The kind of restaurant i like, no eye contact, no need to speak and to freely choose what i want on my meal.

[@hermanmunchther3082]

I'd love to try some authentic ramen!

[@zero-ing3330]

You had me at no eye contact

[@spepsiwes]

I WANT TO GO THERE ONE DAY

[@VulpisFoxfire]

...You made a mess with that eggshell. :-)

[@HelicoprionX]

Looks so Delicious 😋

[@agha7312]

the level of politness and respect japanese people show i started to hate my own culture in US 80% of people are rude

[@AayuRk28]

I hope i go to this beautiful country, Japan. I love the culture and they are so passionate about their work. I would love to come Japan and try every famous thing out there, especially ramen etc. I HOPE THAT someday i will be there in japan ❤

[@vehement.]

@@sorryforbad5706the suicide one is false.

[@laurieleonard8209]

No one else has shown the bathroom toilet 😂 Thank You from someone who always likes to be aware of where the toilets are

[@gaurangkumamekar5272]

why are you shaking so much 😭😭

[@shaikhhamzah2424]

Probably he smokes a ton

[@douglasrho5619]

😂

[@vladivascanu108]

The camera is

[@ImogenLaciMai]

Those communication sign blocks would be my dream! I get so anxious talking to people I don't know (yet I'm so talkative around well known friends and family and my boyfriend so no one would dream I'm like it)... I stumble and get afraid to ask. So I'd love for them to be a thing here in England!

[@decomposedcorpse5186]

Same! Especially when they're speaking a language I don't understand.

[@LeeEverett1110]

you have to peel the egg yourself, I am not happy with that

[@mrkeepr]

glad that ichiran has become a really famous destination. would want to experience this someday

[@CobaltZ_hans]

I understood nothing that was actually spoken, yet can understand that this is an icon experience of Japan and something I will definitely do if I can

[@MJT777X]

Enjoy the windows notification sound 😂 Very good & super yummy delicious video! Amazing technology system in Japan. GB❤

[@johnstisk]

That looks so so good! I'm going to Tokyo for the May Basho next year. Can't tell you how much I am looking forward to.

[@staydowntoearth]

i love this channel so much

[@Ad_Astra2023]

This place looks perfect for an introvert who’s dining alone. As an introvert, it’s good for not needing eye contact, but at the same time, it sounds a little sad.

[@ivanleterror9158]

Looks almost identical to the booths you sit at when doing food testing at the Oregon State University food research center here in Portland. You never see anything but the hands and arms as they put the food in front of you. Then you use a terminal and answer responses about the food quality etc. Only difference is they have a sliding door instead.

[@_w1h23]

日本のラーメンを食べに来てくれてありがとう❤

[@creviceofguts]

This is an introverts dream. I wouldn’t have to talk to anyone to get yummy tasty ramen. As well it can come with extras if you’re still hungry.

[@JosephGarcia-m4y]

I don't mind having to talk to order but it's nice that they have all the options in case you don't.

[@truckersluck5111]

2:03 I legit thought dude ordered a single egg as a meal lol

[@SpikoDreams]

10:35 so prepared especially with the amount of customers that pass through each day 😅

[@Teddy-gamesatYT]

That food looks amazing and appealing

[@sakshitjasrotia2486]

Him peeling the egg was most satisfying

[@itz_tia]

I can’t help but watch this like a lot, because one, I love noodles and ramen and two, I’m allergic to egg but it just makes me want to try it anyways. And plus it just looks so good.

[@cristinacandelagarcia6445]

This video made me hungry. I want ramen!😩 (And the rice bowl you made looked good too🤤)

[@utb8427]

brings back memories this is a new fangled automat

[@djackmanson]

I love how in some East Asian countries you can use transport fare cards at vending machines, convenience stores and so on. I guess it will soon be outdated once all transport fares are paid with our phones, but it was such a good idea.

[@4megii]

Love watching stuff like this whilst I eat a pot noodle as my only meal of the day because I am lazy.

[@ragingalex_1017]

If you ever eat without a video Bon appetit 🖤 and I enjoy your vids.

[@thenebbish7709]

I'm early for this one. There are no Ramen restaurants where i am. Anything would be better than the packets.

[@adityap.m7158]

Everything about this is perfect

[@o8oo8]

The speaking blocks were so amazing

[@NikoroAya]

I know everyone's talking about the food and the experience of eating, but GODDANG, THAT RESTROOM- You'll never run out of toilet paper! It most likely has a bidet too!