Some of the Best Pizza in the World Comes from Tokyo - The Experts

[@lfp._1883]

My grandpa used to make pizzas all the time, he was italian but living in Brazil. When we went to Tokyo once my whole family cried after tasting the pizzas of this man. We eat pizza all the time, but this one had something nostalgic. Trust me you feel his dedication much as we used to feel my grandpas experience on doing it.

[@eddiebirch2067]

Love that story

[@avi4francis]

Why would you even try pizza when you're in Tokyo??!!😅

[@emailitzs641]

Video, is implying one of the goats so can make exception plus I do t eat fish idea cool to ppl like me and yes I see the satire and irony lol

[@Romafood]

your grandfather was a beautiful person. Warm greetings from Rome, Italy👏

[@callisvitor]

Tá bom pai 👍

[@ruggeropiazza2157]

So happy to see people from other food culture get so passionate about our recipes at the point to decide to become masters at it. Thanks a lot to you all around the world that embrace others cultures and traditions. Lots of love from an Italian sushi chef

[@Hevetmusic]

FRATE' C'HA MIS L'AGLIJ QUA MASTERS??

[@Amaia2020]

I can't believe I'm watching this! My Italian husband and I went there while visiting Japan last year and it was amazing! The ambience is great and we actually ended up visiting a second time (we were in Japan for three weeks and never visited anywhere more than once) since it was so authentic tasting. Highly recommend anyone to go there!

[@Loloeansoto]

Aileen Lop what's the name of the pizzeria?

[@Amaia2020]

RobertDW Oto it's called Seirinken, the closest subway station is Naka-Meguro and ita just a short walk into the alley streets

[@Loloeansoto]

Aileen Lop alrite thanks for the info cheers

[@2006mumu]

Aileen Lop argh near from my airbnb last November, god damn

[@alexanderslee]

Better than authentic

[@usafan96soren20]

From an Italian what you do is art keep killing it! I'm disappointed that none here in Italy would accept you...you do pieces of art. Much love from Italy ❤️

[@votdfak]

It's just pizza, chill my dude.

[@Ozzymandias493]

If you were italian you'd know the best pizza in the world does not include any tomato

[@bartelR]

so he created a fake account with italian name to comment on this video.... ok....

[@MrAkatta]

lol

[@Symphony85p]

Ozzymandias San marzano tomatoes takes everything to the next level tomato sauce is a must. Same thing when you order frutti di mare they dont like to add mozarella but i disagree much more tasty with cheese . Italians have traditions and are not open to break some and think it should be this and that. I know quality and i know my taste buds.

[@TheMissthebus]

the idiots saying it doesnt look like pizza haven’t seen a neopolitan pizza and clearly couldn’t bother to take two seconds and look up a neopolitan pizza.

[@ramencurry6672]

In the real world, most people are not foodies. If you ask an average citizen to name 3 authentic Chinese dishes outside of Americanized Chinese food you’ll most likely not get an answer.

[@pl3bx]

@@ramencurry6672 Dog casserole

[@JohnDoe-gq9hp]

Suddenly these people on the comment section who have only eaten Papa John's Pizza are now pizza historians.

[@dixonyamada6969]

I thought you were exaggerating but no I saw several comments talking about preferring pizza hut over this, or that the crust is bad or whatever cos it's not what they are used to in their country. wtf xd

[@BRAVENEWORDERFILMS]

John Doe r/gatekeeping

[@DarthBalsamic]

DJ StaRyu That's crazy. I prefer these rustic pizzas. To me it's blasphemy when people prefer chain pizzas over this stuff.

[@dixonyamada6969]

i agree.

[@AlwaysOnYT_AOT]

xD

[@kotarou-x]

People here criticizing are like complaining about Jiro for his sushi not looking like California rolls.

[@herbertbeiderbecke]

from an Italian who love Pizza, you have really become and undisputed master, Kakinuma-san! keep up with the good work!

[@nightfish1234]

Cool where your from in Italy

[@AdamBlade17]

Making good traditional Neapolitan pizza is complex and requires many little tricks and secrets that have been passed on through generations of Italian pizzaioli... If Kakinuma's pizza tastes as good as it looks, it's really amazing that he achieved such mastery while being completely self-taught.

[@nauwuu3616]

Adam Blade yeah it made me wonder as well. There could be hundreds of factors. I wish I could point out which one so I can start working on my pizzas

[@alanknuth1671]

He studied pizza making in naples.

[@johnsimon8457]

Trial and error. Lots of pizza videos I see have sourdough starters, and they’re always their ingredients and taking its temperature when rising and controlling the heat in the oven.

[@AnnaLia120]

Trial and error. Nothing is secret. Just ingredients which found locally is different then whoever is making on other side of the world. U just need to play with it. Remember Thomas Edison invented bulb after failing almost 800 times.. he called that not a failure but always called it how to not make an error 800 times.. and he got success.. Enjoy his recipe.

[@eyeofthetiger6002]

Some of the best chefs in the world are self taught, Heston Blumenthal of the famous 3* Michelin Fat Duck restaurant being one of them.

[@TheOverlordGirl]

Shoutout to Eater, never fails to provide an amazing episode about food!

[@oopopp]

No joke... I go to India about once every 3 years... but the BEST Naan and Butter Chicken I've ever had in my life was from Tokyo... lol....

[@PhiNguyen-vg2zo]

That's the Japanese for ya haha.. tho the dedication to detail and unmatched work ethic, etc. etc. does come with really unfortunate drawbacks..

[@koruki]

would it be that butter chicken isn't indian so there is no GOOD butter chicken in india lol

[@oopopp]

koruki... still the best NAAN I've ever had... is naan not India too?...haha Not a rtp on Indian food, I like curry and spicy food...

[@IndicaDreaming]

LARGE BUTTAH KLUKKAH MUDDAFUKKA

[@kuro2797]

I've had a very similar experience. One of the best curries I had was in Japan. That said, they were made by actual Indians as it usually is. Maybe it's the slight adjustments made to Japanese culture is what makes them uniquely interesting.

[@4rs0nn]

I got to go to this wonderful restaurant last year during a trip in Japan. There is literally nothing like this pizza, it is out of this world.

[@zwagig1761]

My God Japan. Stop being so hard on yourself. You are awesome and epitome of hard work and dedication. This gentleman may say he has not achieved the level he wants but for me he made a mark which will never be forgotten. You are a master sir and it will be my great honour to have your delicious pizza some day. I have faith he will achieve the level he wants and I really hope he should. For me it is like witnessing Leonardo Da Vinci pursuing to paint his masterpiece Monalisa.

[@jude6334]

But Mona Lisa is not Leo's finest work

[@alibutterfly5617]

Well said ; )

[@jamesfranko1568]

@@jude6334 except it is tho

[@michael57603]

I lived in Japan for 8 years in a previous life. One thing I respect about Japanese culture- they aim to master their craft. The customers are the greatest beneficiary of this.

[@samil6899]

wdym previous life

[@leafster1337]

@@samil6899previous stage or era or period or point. just a different time

[@Dralke008]

From a "Napoletano", this pizza looks really good! Keep making it in Japan

[@trewilliams3044]

Top comments say this comment section is filled with Americans not being able to recognize this as authentic pizza, yet all I see is people complaining about Americans not being able to recognize authentic pizza.

[@sudha4128]

Modesty is a hallmark of Japanese culture, it is deeply ingrained from childhood. It is very difficult to hear/see anybody bragging about their art or skills. The pizza looks amazing, simple and true to Neapolitan traditions. Ganbatte!

[@altanman550]

"I'm learning by myself, and i'm still far away from being a master" *while doing thing's like what a master should do*

[@PhiNguyen-vg2zo]

Which is exactly the philosophy that any potential master should have. An honest and humbled sense of awareness for (what he calls) the art and the acknowledgement that it'll be a patient journey.

[@MSH3423]

When I saw "Tokyo" and "pizza" I knew this video was about some dedicated Japanese faithfully creating the Italian pizza. There something about Japanese people gravitates towards mastery and craftsmanship. Bravo to his dedication.

[@TheAilmam]

Had pizza in naples 40yrs ago?? Damn he looked in mid 30s

[@HungDao-uq5zw]

Really? He looks 60s to me

[@saraben4691]

Can you give me the recipe please!

[@madrid8644]

As Italian I can say that this pizza is a masterpiece! A real pizza! Well done! お疲れ様でした

[@The4lex97]

Americans: let's follow the original recipe... And add bacon and pineapple.

[@candrasyahrahmadany7790]

and lets make pizzacake!!!

[@ericscreeper]

Thars not american work.

[@vianaztraguzt]

😂😂😂

[@minorka2]

And use ragu tomato sauce and imitation cheese...that's authentic pizza made in usa for ya

[@jordangroff8978]

Frank Pinello from Munchies needs to do an episode with this man.

[@MrAsadFTW]

I was thinking the exact same thing

[@RockSolitude]

Munchies is obsessed with American style food so

[@kruxenwulf2926]

One day, I will try. I'm very impressed he knows the history of the pizza and does the Italian tradition on making one. Good job dude. 👏

[@B-Man-69]

Pizza has never been so musical to me until I watched this video. Thank you, now I have appetite again.

[@henry_does_art1808]

Omg I’ve been there. Best pizza I’ve ever had. It’s amazing to eat at night. It’s basically a performance to watch and it comes out in two minutes

[@bestboy897]

This is perfection.

[@rexphysique]

i love the music they used in this video... from start to finish

[@cefimssoas9830]

japanese are patient in following their ambition

[@bayuwa87]

Cefims Soas such as conquering the ENTIRE ASIA

[@donnywhisnu7995]

@@bayuwa87 make asia dainippon teikoku again(?)

[@maicajapanmoments]

@@bayuwa87 if only they knew in the past that they just needed to make great animes....

[@toffie199]

As Italian I daresay this is one hell of pizza. It looks so delicious. It s just perfect at sight. Can t even picture how tasteful it must be

[@2Imf]

This pizza looks delicious!!💓💓

[@BoffinGrusky]

He must be from the far eastern region of Italy.

[@DarthBalsamic]

Definitely far east. Lol

[@tocAgunit]

Wendell :))))

[@tocAgunit]

watcherjohnny :)))

[@leonardopab5]

Lol I just got the joke!

[@BoffinGrusky]

Leonardo Alcantara How long have you been thinking about it?

[@BobMcCoy]

*My tummy be rumbling*

[@whackedmonkeyeh5416]

_Bob McCoy silly o’l bear

[@soniatff1312]

I live in Naples and your pizza looks so good ❤ Such an excellent work

[@Hevetmusic]

Se questa per te "Lucs so gud" c'hai lo stomaco sottosopra-

[@Tropicsca]

Me: i can make a pretty deadly pizza Japan: We have incorporated music into our pizza...

[@ZKZ123]

I hate to say this but must acknowledge after traveling to Tokyo: the best Chinese food, French food, Italian food, are all in Japan. So unfair!

[@lisacolllins214]

Best pizza I've ever had and the broccoli was amazing too!

[@Romafood]

👏🍕

[@Sujo89]

That pizza looks so good, my mouth is watering.

[@michelmks]

A Pizza´s Ronin!

[@vanwanderer9784]

Music at the end is mesmerising.

[@Sangeychhonjin]

Lots of love from Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, India 🙂💜

[@peopleintrees]

I've had his pizza last year and can't stop thinking about it. I'm going back this April!

[@soreachsina5102]

No matter what you do theres is always an Asian better than you

[@dicer1487]

It looks amazing ! I would love to try it. I'm a fan of italian pizza, and it has been some years since I had one.

[@lehuutunganh]

his pizza is so real and authentic and raw, maybe even more than the original ones in napoli. i have no doubt that some of the first pies ever made look just like his

[@dragonslayer015]

Wait this guy opened a pizza shop without ever being taught how to make pizza? That's awesome so if you never give up on your dreams it can really come true.

[@thisismonitor4099]

I used to go to Savoy every weekend when I lived in Roppongi - an exceptional pizza place every bit as good as anything I ate whilst living in Italy. I prefer the secret menu B but maybe they don't do that any more...

[@irynahrek8774]

looks perfect. just how I like it, simple and flavorful

[@Romafood]

👏 i love pizza

[@MoxieBeast]

Japan takes every good thing and makes it f-ing awesome.

[@orangehallow7240]

But japan has even better thing

[@orangehallow7240]

Guess it

[@somedudewholovescars]

fish?

[@JamesAlexanderJack]

Most Japanese "pizzas" are a soggy unfermented mess with mayonnaise on it...

[@dadoody]

While the Italians wouldn't teach him, they give him props for his skillz

[@JoeGX460]

He is accredited by The True Neapolitan Pizza association by learning by himself? He is a true artist and a genius.

[@Arnold_X3]

In Japan, everything is an ART and everything is a SCIENCE.

[@DimZdalle]

Best food in the world with japanese precision and dicipline, this gon be amazing

[@penguinhunter]

I had the pizza last year. It s better than anything in NYC. I can’t believe it, but it’s true.

[@GAS.MASK1]

Looks delicious honestly

[@royc888]

Japanese Shokunin attitude always makes the best things

[@th3who213]

bravo, trasmetti passione per la pizza. Complimenti

[@AiniWazir]

Watching this at 1a.m....hopeless..hungryy..tabetaii desu 😩😩😩

[@bongbong6218]

At 3:03 what is the background music?

[@neolord1215]

I'm here because I'm hungry

[@kunzangdixey3027]

i feel like its so cool that he has a drawer specifically for putting in the pizza dough

[@alexmathewmendoza]

The Japanese have this incredible way of taking something foreign that they may not necessarily understand and adapt it with amazing care and precision.

[@fabioshui]

Bravo, Chef, sei un duro! Le tue pizze si vedono buone!

[@44Mat]

This is good Music....#Masterpiece

[@RayMak]

Japanese have perfected the skill

[@sleepyardyt4413]

Wow Ray Mak pre quarantine comment

[@JustinSnider]

One of the best pizzas I've ever had was in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Granted it was an italian guy who imported a special Italian pizza oven, but man that was delicious!

[@Romafood]

i love pizza👍

[@4grammaton]

The video title is true. I once ordered a Domino's in Tokyo; it was among the top 2 pizzas I've ever had. The Japanese are generally amazing at cooking pastry and dairy products.

[@abhijitsen7749]

That's what I like about food. It transcends international borders. Wish people could do the same.

[@rexphysique]

title of the song @3:04?

[@JokingVvave]

非常にいいビデオですねー

[@kalillita]

Damm im hurting myself seeing this kind of videos, looks nice damm I'm hungry now...

[@alexandregomes9299]

What a god learning everything by himself

[@elevate32767]

It's like an ESL student saying "sorry for my poor English" then proceeds to recite Shakespeare

[@kyouninja]

Just made thin crust pizza topped with basil and wrote on youtube "pizza" and watched this while eating

[@matthines41]

Very nice spread the love of pizza worldwide

[@CozyHumanoid]

This is legit. I ate at a japanese pizza food truck that makes handmade pizza and pasta I felt like I was in New York.

[@dmmness]

That dough / crust looks amazing..!

[@oyu8]

I live in Tokyo, and I agree. I eat good pizza weekly.

[@brethren111]

This is the only thing I want to do with my life, make neapolitan pizza, that's literally it

[@christopherdoctolero8419]

Why is the pizza so watery in 4:11 and 4:20 ?

[@MySuperAsian]

beautiful video, humble man!

[@huntman1412]

You should've asked him about his oven and if he built it himself.

[@mohammad227]

Looks so simple .delicious and healthy yummmmmmmmmm😞😞☹️

[@tongkatali7643]

I am waiting for an Italian sushi master.

[@Wjwbros]

A lot of comments are like "It's too wet, the shape is irregular, where are the toppings, it's not real pizza, not enough sauce." Yikes everyone is a pizza chef now.

[@IndicaDreaming]

If this self taught Japanese man can be a pizza chef then why can’t anyone else?

[@JasonJia11]

IndicaDreaming that's not the point. People on the internet like to be armchair experts in whichever topic the matter is on. The kind of people making those comments don't know what true Italian style pizza is like, it's far different than American style which likes to load up on toppings. I find this type of shallow criticism especially prevalent in food related videos; suddenly everyone's a food expert and professional chef criticising so and so for not making a certain food correctly, or "here in our country we make it this way, so you're clearly doing it wrong".

[@PepperfishO]

Jason Jia haha, dang right

[@kevinteran5624]

There is no better food on this planet better than pizza Period

[@genx3737]

one of the best selection of pizzas, we ever had was in Hanoi run by Japanese they were that good we went back everyday.... they were absolute mater pieces

[@ericwidder2954]

Finally a decent comment, my friends and I ran into an amazing spot in Roppongi Tokyo and we still talk about that pizza years later.

[@vab120]

If I can give you one advice from Italy my friend : you are just a little cheap on tomato with your margherita. It’s not a piece of bread, it’s… margherita. You need the contrast of sweet, acidic tomato and rich mozzarella. Put a spoon more of tomato please

[@murasakiryu]

If only you told us where his shop is

[@joseloures7701]

I felt bad when he said that they would not teach foreigners, knowledge belongs to all humanity.

[@Mellow3300]

Lmao all these dorks have never seen a neopolitan pizza.

[@jaczekdertuerke]

have you?

[@slashedg]

jaczekdertuerke -yes-

[@darkarrow7059]

You're not supposed to drench it in olive oil. I guess you haven't seen one either, huh?

[@neshwhat702]

Dark Arrow I just another video of Neopolitan Pizza made in Naples... they did use olive oil in fact a lot.

[@doroza2lol]

@@darkarrow7059 You r a joke.

[@xdu_]

I can already taste that tomato... mMmM looks so yummy!

[@marcolorenti9637]

I can't taste it from here, but the look is that of an authentic pizza, like those you find here in Naples (the real one in Italy, obviously). Great work, Susumu!

[@bertrandalexander2302]

*20 years Makin pizza* NOT YET!! NOT YET I HAVENT MASTER THIS ART OF PIZZA! MORE MORE MORE IM NOT DONEEE

[@huehue5286]

"So you're not teaching me, I'm gonna learn it myself."

[@Mr3344555]

Italian here, italian looking pizza, good job Boss! but at the end, it looked like you made a pizza for your kidnapped and you were gonna throw sizzling oil on the pizza on his face hahaha that olive oil always is the perfect way to dress your pizza!

[@jeffward1106]

Those last 3 screenshots are Michelin star pizza!

[@kamotetops1572]

genocidegrande, Please tell me it's just a joke. lol

[@pjitiwong]

Only taste matters

[@ranggiarohmansani]

genocidegrande, if you want regular shape pizza with consistent amount of topping, frozen pizza absolutely perfect for you.

[@910hoi]

^

[@votdfak]

Why?

[@likelyladsss]

Been there last year,,, I want to try tamaki's too,,but didn't have the time

[@peachtuntiwong9575]

Does anyone know how long do we have to book for a table at this place? I'm planning to go to Japan in 2 weeks and would love to know if we will get a chance to go there.

[@yujirohanma9628]

I'm blessed living here in south Italy, i pay 3.5€ for a beautiful margherita