Saito: The Sushi God of Tokyo

Sushi Saito is a 3 Michelin Star sushi restaurant, and many regard it as the best in Japan. We got to spend the day with Saito, to ask him about his work, and to eat his fantastic sushi.
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[@relaxingambiencesource]

I am one of his staff. Learning from him is an amazing experience. As shown here he is so down to earth. So humble. Knowing Saito-san and learning from him is one of the best thing that has happened to me. Thank you Simon and Martina, for allowing others to know chef Saito better. Absolutely love this video.

[@wanderlustiest]

Ying Hung Sze Simon and Martina need to see this kind of comments. 💗

[@relaxingambiencesource]

Thank you. And I really hope they see it too. So they know how much I appreciate their efforts

[@wanderlustiest]

You may always reach to them through their other social medias. Send them a Facebook message or a tweet. I'm sure they'll greatly appreciate those excellent words you write! 😁

[@veryfunnyvonny]

Hi! Do u know whether is it possible to make reservation if you're non Japanese and a first-timer going here?

[@relaxingambiencesource]

Ivonny Hi. Ubdortun being a first timer and also a non Japanese would be extremely hard for you. As Saito-san's restaurant is a members only restaurant. You are able to get a reservation if you somehow meet a Japanese who is coincidently a regular customer of Saito-san. As of now he is booked out for the while year. That is what he told me the last time we met. You can try to call his restaurant every 1st of every month and try your luck in getting a seat. On some rare occasions, he would allow an extra seat on his counter for non-members

[@MrPepecaGamer]

I love how he loves his job. So passionate about it.

[@mrsupreme5316]

Cooking is an art, and just like any art, you have to love it to be good at it

[@wellps812]

why does he overreact ..... why not simply enjoy greatness....

[@dodoapexch1389]

@@wellps812 I'm Japanese and I don't think it is overreaction😊 Best Sushi makes me crazy!lol

[@wellps812]

@@dodoapexch1389 id understand if japanese reacted like that...but he looks fake reacting to it....

[@dodoapexch1389]

@@wellps812 Actually, Japanese "can't" react like that!😊 I just react like that in my mind!lol He really express well what I want to say!😊

[@michael57603]

The thing that I've always respected about Japanese culture is the dedication to quality. They look at their jobs as a craft, a craft to master. And for a customer, it is a very satisfying experience knowing the effort and detail that goes into producing the final product. For me, there is no cultural experience quite like dining out in Tokyo.

[@xsty1968]

Strange how many people seem pissed off by this sushi video (so why are they watching?) Looks delicious to me and Chef Saito seems committed to the craft.

[@hummelman]

You two are a bit on the obnoxious side but I thought the video was extraordinarily well done.

[@eatyourkimchi]

+hummelman thanks I think!

[@TJPactronix]

100% agreed, the content is so good it almost makes up for their presence. ALMOST!

[@Amp1771]

yeah they suck, joke, but I do think it was an elaborate plan to film a documentary just in order to get some free high quality sushi!

[@asskobeler]

+Amp, Saying that they got to eat for free is actually very dumb. This was japan. I believe it was hard enough to be allowed to film, with another customers never the less, so just to pay the usual fee is actually very lucky already.

[@MrJimmySegers]

Exactly how I felt.

[@mevox]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate the editing. Having done it before, it's hard and very detail-oriented. This is high quality material y'all.

[@stargirl7646]

MEvox I know, right? This is seriously like professional TV documentary level.

[@simondigregorio9923]

I feel like the last dozen simon and martina videos have had a similar level of editing. They have really stepped their game up lately.

[@mevox]

Simon Digregorio Yeah. I'm not sure if Dan is helping them or not, but whatever is happening, is definitely great content.

[@connorhay5823]

That's because they're professionals! KZbin is their careers haha

[@ratylerjenkins9770]

MEvox You added Y'all to the end then it killed my vibe

[@ShaswataShaha]

"I want them to tell me things like I had a hard day today but eating your sushi gave me the power to be motivated to keep working until the next reservation."

[@jillz613]

You can tell that he loves being a rung/step on people's ladders by creating this experience for people and I think that's how he builds his ladder and its beautiful 😊

[@amandasole6966]

Thank you Simon and Martina for this awesome video, you truly outdone yourselves. And I really believe that the best quality on a human being is the honesty in which you do your job. This video shows how much you love what you do and how appreciative you are of this moment in your life. A special thank you to the chef who shows his integrity and honesty. A true light in darkness for those who believe that you can provide the only the best, true integrity. Love you guys and I will watch this video a 1000 times with all advertising to show my support and appreciation. Can't wait to go to Japón 🇯🇵!! Sorry for grammar errors English is not my first language.

[@eatyourkimchi]

Your English is perfect. Don't apologize. Thank you for the loving words :D

[@amandasole6966]

Simon and Martina ❤️u guys !!

[@verbalwound5874]

Everyone is bald bcos they don't wanna risk their hair falling in the sushi. Much respect

[@SephirothWaifu]

A waste because I love their beautiful black hair

[@Milanesa3032]

Everyone has Saitama's hairstyle lol

[@AzharAliajju]

They can wear head caps

[@kashis3357]

What about the eyebrows? 😁

[@emi3623]

what about nose hair, eyebrows, eyelash hohoho😁

[@matteomsp]

I Love how sushi is not just a dish it's a history a legacy.. it's beautiful

[@NazriB]

Soccer God

[@bigsoapyman9136]

Something about Japanese people and their craft. No matter what it is, they do it with the upmost passion and respect

[@SWEMartin]

I agree but on a serious note, after have worked in Japan 3+ years in environmental engineering, I've also seen a darker side to this strive for perfection. People literally work themselves to an early death and fear of failure for sure takes it toll on the health and well being of so many. At the company I was working at, they had a quite "forgiving" attitude towards us Europeans but I think I worked at least 10, up to 20 hours overtime (more than 40h/week) every month but I know many of the native colleagues worked much more. So even if "Japanese culture and working ethics" if you will, will create masters, it also comes at a cost people rarely talk about.

[@cinnastyle3260]

Why the fuck is a video about sushi making me so emotional

[@eatyourkimchi]

Because Chef Saito is so passionate you can feel it through the screen. 😳

[@dweevilkay2907]

Saito san must have been through tons and tons of shitloads of hells just to get to where he is right now. It shows on his face and aura. I am too scared to even imagine what he went through in his early training days.

[@Rin-le7cx]

Wow. The Chef really love his job. He loves what he do. I wish I could feel like that.

[@Codex_0613]

in Japan, people take their jobs very seriously and to earn the title of "Master" then it's a huge fucking deal cuz you don't just graduate and earn it, you have to really work your bones for it

[@Chickenworm9394]

And they even had their heads shaved! That's what I call passion

[@kody649]

Flop Flip like Saitama from the anime OPM

[@azri8799]

There's something about anyone who hone their craft and put their entire soul to perfect it that always got me. This video is one of them

[@snippetsofvictoria]

This was incredible to watch. I am so glad I found your channel. I love you both, you're so awesome.

[@jam2735]

I am Japanese. Thank you so much for giving me the videos that respect the Japanese culture in this way. Also, I was moved to express my feelings towards sushi in a wonderful way and it was such a tearful truth. Respect each other 's culture. I think that such a world is desirable. I think that it is wrong because I am not good at English, but I am pleased that this happy feeling is conveyed.

[@eatyourkimchi]

Your English is fantastic. I am happy that you liked this video. Thank you!

[@TheFede8888]

Japanese culture is amazing...the respect for yourself and for what we do...amazing place...

[@robswitzer8334]

I think you expressed your desired message perfectly!

[@jayyavid5363]

I think youre pretending to be japanese and wrote this sappy comment pretending to suck at english when you wrote it just fine to draw some sort of heart felt responses.

[@AimForMyHead81]

Jeremy McQuinn How can you be so sure

[@GenJotsu]

They call this man One Taste Man; one taste and your mind is blown!!

[@DalgonaC]

GenJotsu One Taste!!!!!!!!! lol love the reference to One Punch Man.

[@sufyanfaris]

Saitoma the One Taste Man

[@GenJotsu]

faris sufyan Bald-headed hero-for-fun.

[@FirstLast-lk3dq]

GenJotsu Good one.

[@Tombee2]

he cooked so hard that all his hair fallen out.

[@ChowdahHead]

I love his concentration and the way he stares down at his art as he places it down in front of the eagerly awaiting customer.

[@Kuhfladensammler]

The golden age of this channel. I think you really set the bar for later japan based youtube creators - and you set it rather high.

[@carajavellana1310]

Perfect rice, perfect fish, perfect preparations, perfect co workers.... godlike sushi chef... ure perfect chef saito. I would die just to have one of his knives.... Thank u guys for sharing this video. Watched this for like 10x already but still it is one of the best sushi video ever....

[@GrowingDownUnder]

it should be simple, but the flavours should work together I wouldn't rely on just the flavour of fish & rice...for me needs flavour balance acidity/sourness, sweetness, bitterness, spicy, savoury, smoky, salty & even have a minty or aniseed flavour. those elements usually come from the rice vinegar & soy sauce & the saltiness of the seaweed...I'd use smoked fish and the rice provides a savoury element & coriander can provide a bitter element, for spice add chili.

[@ChrisLeeX]

his knives are surprisingly sub-par and more practical than anything else

[@eatyourkimchi]

Sushi Saito is often acknowledged as the best sushi place in Tokyo, and some argue he's the best in all of Japan. We got a once in a lifetime opportunity to not only eat, but also shoot with him.

[@reueldl12]

Simon and Martina woah, I've never clicked on a video so fast. :)

[@a_debl]

Simon and Martina I Love your videos!!! So glad you live in Japan now!! Send my love❤️❤️

[@grizzizlmon]

Simon and Martina this is AMAZING! Guys, 2016 was definitely the most culinary year for you yet! Can't wait for what you have in store for next year! Also Merry Christmas!

[@xoxopuppies12xoxo]

Simon and Martina looks so yummy 😱😱😱

[@stevonyc34]

how does Saito compare to Jiro?

[@nhojcam]

i am glad that this "dining experience" touched your hearts and brought you joy. you will never ever forget this meal.

[@user-zk4hv6ze4r]

料理で人を幸せにするって、簡単な事のようで実はすごく難しいことだと思う。 もちろん美味しいと思うお店は山ほどあるんだけど、大体はお店を出たらその味は忘れてしまう。記憶に、心に訴えかけてくる料理を食べると、本当に感動し嫌なことを忘れてしまう。齋藤さんはそれを極めてる素晴らしい料理人だと思う。

[@rokiizumi]

これは食べる側にも言える。 口内調理ができること。地域や季節に応じた魚の旬、部位に応じた味覚の違いについての知識があること。お茶やお酒の相乗効果を知っていること。 さらに言えば皿やツマなどの色の演出、食材が醸し出す香りの違いなどの知識があれば、もっと奥まで進んでいける。なんという日本料理の奥深さよ。

[@usmi92]

This sushi master acknowledges his team before himself. You already know your dealing with someone at a much higher level with that amount of humbleness, sincereity, and loyalty. Mix that with his amazing skills and extensive training and now your dealing with a Legend. Awesome!!

[@coreyparis303]

He's a General. A General relies on his soldiers to be a General. Salute.

[@ashs5944]

you are no good

[@vapeurdepisse]

Not all great people are this way

[@tinap215]

The quality of this video is so EXTREMELY high, I love the filmography. Thank you so much!!!!! My favourite video yet, all the best from Toronto :)

[@eatyourkimchi]

I'm glad you liked it! Thank you so much :D

[@STEVEtheP1R4TE]

I only just found this channel through the Stories feature and I'm really glad I did. This video alone is incredible, it had me hooked throughout. Dam! You live some awesome adventures!!! I can't wait to start watching more. Thank you so much for sharing and stay awesome!!!

[@user-mo6nb8ie5d]

Even for many Japanese this video is a precious material to be taught how Saito produces those great Sushi from purchase process. Thank you very much!

[@J235304204]

Damn, the editing skills of this video are exceptional. And I like how the guy shaved his head, his restaurant is already spotless, but for some reason, seeing his shaved head just makes it feel even cleaner....

[@heyjude8258]

Huadong Feng heh llol

[@zac6837]

also all the other chefs had their heads shaved as well.

[@michaelms1337]

shaving their head, I think is their way to show totality and sincerity (both are really important aspect of life in eastern society especially in japan) into their craft, showing how hard they tried to maintain hygiene for the food. To prepare food on kitchen, in general u suppose to wear hat that cover all of your hair so no hair will fall into the food u prepare. Though shaving their hair really is "extreme" version but it is in a good way I guess :D

[@Etienne-]

They are? lol

[@user-lh9dy8jm3h]

Josh Scott ohhh I get it you work in a holloywood studio on editing stuff so you can do soooooooooo much better

[@peyal3917]

This video was shot and edited sooo beautifully. Holy shit, I just love how much your channel has grew since the first time I saw your videos. So proud.

[@eatyourkimchi]

+Peyal and Pammy Kazi thank you!

[@detysirath7591]

indeed! it's so beautiful! it really captured "magic" that Saito has

[@agtnu]

お寿司が食べたくなりました。最高の動画

[@lucasvaladao943]

I've watched this a bunch of times. This video should with no doubt win an award from youtube due to its perfection.

[@hersheybarsam]

I wanted to cry because it looked so beautiful and delicious. You can tell in the way he acts and speaks, that this is truly a passion and love for him. His trust and care for those around him to make the beautiful pieces is amazing. They say do something you love and you'll never work a day in your life. He seems to enjoy every minute. Thank you so much for sharing, and I hope one day I can have this experience. ❤

[@AmberGraves80]

I think you two honored his artfulness and passion beautifully. I am so impressed at how these chefs are opening up to you guys! Keep up the terrific work!

[@AmberGraves80]

Oh, and the experience you guys had where you froze up and couldn't think clearly is called "Stendhal Syndrome". It's a psychological phenomenon where in the presence of amazing art where the audience is struck dumb by the experience. :) It really is one of the greatest compliments one can give an artist.

[@mariahd91]

You my friend are lovely for this comment! xoxox

[@AmberGraves80]

Awww, thank you, Mariah!

[@maxvincent4766]

Draculady123 i

[@user-to2hh3yq4z]

You are definitely not wrong by calling him the sushi god! I can’t wait till one day making my way there and experience this sushi heaven! Thank you for the video!!!

[@BoyHapay]

This is one of the most beautiful sushi videos I've seen goodness why did I just see this! So great to be reminded that there used to be a life before the pandemic, and to hope to experience this again after this pandemic is over!

[@Mintfaery]

This is shot and edited so beautifully. Very stylish, almost sensual, haha! But seriously, very well done.

[@Yanpatan]

Menthe of totally agree!!!

[@Catglittercrafts]

Menthe food porn

[@Yunashelia]

Soulless? You mean SoulFULL!

[@nhnguyen5996]

Yunashelia khốn

[@MrKutoy]

Mintfaery sw😞☹️😘😘😘🤷‍♀️

[@HerrDrPinguin]

For the its simple haters: kicking a ball is simple, dancing is simple, even making a pizza is but as my grandma used to say: The most simple things are the one that are the hardest to do in perfection!

[@TomPraytor]

Well she must have suffered from some form of dementia. That's a laborer's opinion. Of course you can become extremely efficient at a simple task. It's a matter of repetition.

[@polsenvonp7813]

Tom Praytor I think you miss the point here: Being really good at something and creating something that can be compared to art, are two different things. You can't meccanically create something that moves other's soul, right? (Sorry for bad english)

[@theos943]

Jan Your grandma was a intelligent woman...

[@jpollard1984]

when things are simple, there's no where to hide the mistakes.

[@tobiasrab6447]

Jan dutchie spotted

[@The_Answer_Is_Within]

It warms my heart so much to see an American couple be so passionate and appreciate authentic sushi this much. This is exactly what good food should do to you.

[@r2m40]

Just what a mindset and skillset this man has....I would really love to try his food. Saito san Im glad that there are still people like you, thank you.

[@shutin4good227]

i dont like sushi but i respect the art or anything that requires passion

[@Viagrafuuk]

I am sorry to hear that you haven't had any good sushi in your whole life. If you live in LA, maybe I can recommend some good sushi places that may change your impression about sushi.

[@sergeantbigmac]

Same. I respect the skill involved even if I dont like Sushi... I dont like raw meat. I dont like 'fishy' stuff. And you dont know how many pretentious people have told me I just havent had 'the right kind' implying ive only gotten cheap stuff. Trust me ive tried all kinds, im not insulting your culture, its just not for me lol.

[@GrowingDownUnder]

agree, I don't even like fish or seaweed no matter how it's prepared

[@herrgrauwolf4862]

fester gomez You are the greatest guy there is in the world.

[@robertdicke7249]

I love sushi... as for what makes good sushi good? Did you like it? In your case no sushi is good sushi.

[@rebeccasmith4295]

Ever since you guys moved to Japan, your video quality gets better and better. That looked like an incredible experience, thank you for sharing it with us.

[@eatyourkimchi]

Thank you for watching!

[@rebeccasmith4295]

I religiously watch every video you guys release. You have gotten me through some really tough days!

[@crunch9876]

Rebecca Smith crazy how they no longer have a huge staff and their video quality is still good

[@mvdp]

GREAT video guys, love it!! thanks for uploading

[@SophieJackson1993]

😂 Martina’s posh establishment voice: ACTIVATED! This was beautifully made guys seriously - I always come back to this video when I’m eating my smoked salmon because I’m Scottish.

[@howardlai4000]

I watched like a million video about sushi or how to make a great sushi, even how to make seafood. This video is by far the best one I've ever watched, they started out like a tour, from the very beginning, and like a story-teller, the adventure starts from there. They had there point of view, the best part is that the sushi master Saito also get to say what's in his mind, like an interview, let him tell his own story. In the very end also did like a reflection of the experience, it's like never before. After watching the video, I feel so respected for the Sushi master Saito and Simon and Martina, the video is perfectly made.

[@lucioyuen]

I couldn't agree more, it really highlights the beauty of sushi itself

[@pac0004]

ya'll should watch Jiro's Dream of Sushi then.

[@MzClementine]

Well said! It’s quite poetic and full of so much personal expressions. I just love this video! It’s actually my 3rd time watching it! I can’t sleep and I just love their channel.

[@BlackSkullArmor]

Watching Mr. Saito work is mesmerizing. I've never had sushi so I have nothing to base my opinion on, but you can instantly tell you're watching a master of a craft at work. The delicate movements, the way his eyes never blink until he's satisfied with the end product, the perfectly choreographed start to finish motions that reveal the (probably) thousands of hours he put into mastering his passion is just addicting to watch. Thank you Simon and Marina, for letting me watch an art form from the comfort of my home,

[@dankiepoo5673]

thousands of hours is underselling the training it takes - he has been doing this for 20+ years at least

[@gioakima2218]

Im just wondering why you havent had one yet. 🤔

[@berta8032]

Thank you for making good movies on KZbin all the time.

[@p3n0rgriffin]

Damn, Tuna king just chilling out in the background 3:02 - 3:06

[@JunsKitchen]

I'm super happy that you guys are enjoying all these amazing restaurants in Japan!! His sushi quality and skills are of course wonderful but I'm actuary more impressed by the quality of the video itself. Can't believe I just watched 17 minutes long video. I just couldn't keep my eyes off of the screen. Keep up the great work guys!! :)

[@dinl8971]

JunsKitchen Jun comment! love ur channel and cat!

[@aimeet8645]

JunsKitchen is so right. I

[@cbree1450]

JunsKitchen I agree 100%. The video ended and I thought, "what?, that's the end? where did 17 minutes go?" Thank you EatYourSushi; the magical time you had came through in your video as well. I was transported away! Beautiful music as well. Along with some other comments I read, my eyes teared up as well. To Everyone involved in the making of this video, (in front of & behind the camera), I bow in appreciation. ❤

[@Jh5793]

JunsKitchen Oh wow, I didn't even realise that this video was 17min long until I read your comment! 😅

[@eatyourkimchi]

+JunsKitchen thanks Jun. Hopefully you like the next place we eat at :)

[@koreath]

It's sad that people would dislike this video simply because you label him as "God" , people need to get over themselves.

[@koreath]

Great video 😁😁😁

[@maxgluck699]

how do you know they dissliket it because it says god in the description ? maybe its because they fcking overhype everything they eat, this sushi probably tastes like any other sushi, i meant its just rice and fish wtf yo

[@user-lh9dy8jm3h]

Max Glück um no its not

[@dashaw3255]

Max Gluck I'm sure kobe beef taste like any other beef i mean its just beef right derp

[@whyisthisathingnow...]

I figured most who disliked did because they think eating fish or any meat is a crime punishable by death but that's just me with that I've seen on the internet.

[@Izuku-Midoriya7]

I may have already commented this, but I must say Martina, you are a sight 😊 Simon, you’re the reason I keep coming back to this video, you have the ability to truly give the viewer their own semi-virtual experience, letting fellow diners give their own speechless experience and you detail every piece with so much passion, I see it in both of your eyes 👀 as well as your invisible, but ever present link between you and Martina. I also adore how simple yet pleasing and satisfied her reactions are to every taste. This may sound strange to you but not so long ago I was in a very dark and lonely place, my family isn’t very close and the only relationships around me were falling apart if not already broken and it left me feeling unsure about if I wanted a future... Trying to distract my mind one night I was on KZbin looking up lore and mythology, trying to find a sense behind... well life and living in general, but then as I closed out the tabs and returned to searching, I saw “saito: the sushi god of Tokyo” and feeling like I would fall asleep soon enough I clicked on it just for something in the background as I tried to sleep, soon enough I was fully awake again watching you two enjoying each other’s company in a foreign environment and even having a friendly interaction with strangers as you all enjoyed a shared passion together, even though you didn’t know any of them. Living in Central America it’s not hard to become an outcast or separate yourself from today’s society, but when I saw you two together, in this new place, doing new things and just being together in the moment 😊 to sum things up, I wouldn’t go so far as to say your KZbin channel saved me from suicide, but it did change the way I think about myself and the future I could have, being who I aspire to be with the person I love (if the universe wills it so) so thank you Eternally a fan and admirer Wyatt

[@jad7932]

This was super incel. I hope you’re doing okay

[@MaharajaXpress]

I love watching your videos! Warm greetings from Holland :)

[@marianavalero628]

I have to say this is the most beautiful video I ever seen about sushi

[@eatyourkimchi]

Thank you so much!

[@unknown8805]

One of the reasons I really enjoy watching these types of videos is because of Simon's commentary. He really manages to perfectly express his feelings along with keeping an audience captivated. Simon, you've become very eloquent and I really felt like I was sitting in that room with you guys! 👍

[@mercyless7001]

I don't know why... When I had a shit day at my job, I just keep coming back to this video and relax for a bit.

[@meecheongkim3980]

The guy's face at 12:120 is priceless. I hope I can eat there when I visit Japan in the future.

[@SumSock41]

I'm a simple man, I see sushi i press like

[@clara.hansen]

lol

[@ADionisio]

I love how you beautifully filmed this in a way food is truly appreciated and shows the love and passion of the chefs artwork. This only motivates me even more to do well as a future pastry chef. You are one of my favourite YT channels that I enjoy watching especially the food vlogs. Much love from Australia x

[@kajitani13]

pastry chef sounds amazing!

[@ADionisio]

kajitani13 it is but it's hard work. Worth it though!

[@guillermovargas8564]

Wow S&M, I think this video is one of the best you made. The sound, the looks, the frames, the music...everything feels so professional. It truly feels like a high budget ad. Congratulations! Cheers.

[@laurakojobeecham4872]

I love how Martina eats with such joy!!!

[@hamzahussain7794]

I am a dentist and one of lowest most inexperienced guys. I stumble, and I make mistakes, but I am extremely hard working. Just seeing the passion and energy this guy has put into his work has seriously inspired me to achieve greater and be the best version of myself. I will no longer treat my work as a burden or a job thrust upon me. I will treat my trade like an art and a labor of love and passion just like this man has. Thanks for helping me see the light, its really tough down here

[@israelhernandez8193]

Hamza Hussain nobody asked for your life story

[@chodohead]

Legendary Hernandez jeez chill out

[@dodoapexch1389]

you are so cool!

[@Hey-jw3dm]

@@israelhernandez8193 no one cares about your opinion. /

[@jrcdsantos07]

Watching Mr. Saito talking about his virtues we can understand why he is the best in what he does. Amazing sushi pieces and the level of skill with knife, it slides through the fish. No comments, the images say more than a thousand words. Congratulations from Brazil

[@sohyunniiii]

This is such a good quality video..can't believe I get to watch this for free? Your enthusiasm and expressions of pure joy make it even better! Thank you for such an awesome experience :) i wonder if they are still open during covid tho (since omakase and sushi in general used bare hands to work)

[@Lenemations]

Reading the latest comments on this video is disheartening. So many of them are so negative and clearly have no idea what sushi is and how much actually goes into preparing high quality pieces. If y'all only eat microwave mac n cheese for breakfast, lunch and dinner, then wth are you doing on a video like this. It's so sad to see how so many people don't realize how enjoyable food can actually be. How much work goes into selecting the most delicious ingredients, how much time and patience it takes to prepare and perfect a meal like this. This is such an awesome video though, and I watch it every now and then when I feel like having sushi. Perfectly edited, love the commentary. Nothing cringeworthy about it. I just see two people who love food and are capable of appreciating it for the art form that it truly can be.

[@Lenemations]

@noided this seemed like a very relaxed experience and the owner didn't seem to mind. If I made bomb ass sushi I'd probably also want people to pump their fist to show their appreciation.

[@emadheydaribeni3626]

Lenemations it’s not about sushi. This couple overreacts. They’re gross.

[@Lenemations]

@@emadheydaribeni3626 then don't watch. pretty simple

[@emadheydaribeni3626]

Lenemations I don’t. The video and the shots are very nice. I fast forward the parts when she eats sushi and having prententious mouth orgasm.

[@SukaDikChick]

Emad Heydari Beni agreed lol

[@saypinecone]

I seriously love how many views this has gotten. It's such a well made video and I hope that one day I can taste this amazing sushi! I kind of feel sorry for people in the comments who say you're overacting. Like, how do you just go through life mindlessly shoving food in your mouth, not paying attention to the flavors? When you have seriously good food, you just can't hold back the emotions. Been of fan of you guys for years and you always make such awesome videos.

[@saifis]

The gap between the almost juvenile smile he has while he's picking the fish and the intense glare he has putting the finishing touches on is staggering.

[@ahooahoo983]

This video isn't about sushi it's about the effect of true passion of a man. The energy of that passion that affects the energy of people around weather it's good or bad. But on this video I found serenity and finding of purpose.

[@Julialexay]

This is so beautiful. This made my day. What a beautiful way to express everything through the art of Sushi. Wow!

[@jordync.3538]

I just let out a tear because of how beautiful this is.

[@Jacqalyne]

me too

[@christinelane1956]

jordyn ! I cried so much XD

[@vittz1985]

Lol I thought I was the only one

[@xtaylorxboyx]

jordyn ! My tears come out cause I watched videos laying on my side for a long time.

[@Orca322]

Lol

[@anbittersweet]

I think this was the best interview/restaurant review to date.

[@vnmvnm5174]

I love the way you both describe feelings..thanks for sharing your emotions

[@jackriley5974]

You don't often hear of fish being aged and any sushi gourmet knows its importance!! I share Saito's attitude regarding traditional sushi and I've never found it anywhere but Japan, My all-time favorite sushiya was in Fukuoka, 1960. For the lack of refrigeration the raw seafood was laid out on cloth covered ice, under glass. On the front of the counter was troth with filtered water circulating allowing you to dip your fingers. Back then no one used chopsticks for sushi. That's what I call traditional!!

[@Puppy_Puppington]

You are one lucky man to have lived through that experience.

[@jackriley5974]

@@Puppy_Puppington Me and a billion lucky Japanese!!

[@nicholehein1116]

Great video you guys. The editing couldn't be any better. Jealousy became me as I sat here eating my toasted cheese bread watching you eat that magic man's sushi.

[@LauWalla]

I just want to say, as someone who has been here (fairly quietly) from the beginning pretty much, I am so proud of what you two have achieved and continue to achieve with your quality of food documentary shorts. I remember the days when this channel was you two in a tiny kitchen with a laptop doing parodies in wigs of music videos- and don't get me wrong,that's how I fell in love with your content, but watching you grow and improve and expand and now produce quality content like this that has a very honest, clear approach to food is amazing. Your shots, editing, sound editing and composition are in the same field of documentaries like chef's table, and the quality of chefs that you are interviewing is awe-inspiring. Your growth makes me get teary-eyed.

[@stanstantalent.5605]

LauWalla I still miss music Mondays, and it certainly is awesome too see how much their quality has improved over the years.

[@eatyourkimchi]

AH SHIT THIS COMMENT MADE ME TEARY EYED.

[@LauWalla]

OH GOOD. NOW I'M JUST CRYING. IN A GOOD WAY.

[@user-qo5zq1oy8h]

ほんと誇りよね。 自分達はこんなできた人間じゃないし、世界に誇れる日本人じゃないねんけど、 こういう方々がいてくれるのが本当に日本人とし て嬉しい。 カッケェな、、、、

[@dodoapexch1389]

斎藤さんの眼差しにやられました。。 カッコよすぎます。。

[@user-po8gp7zd9u]

日本のYou Tuberより凄い観察力と表現力、動画の編集です！ 凄い共感しつつ、日本の食にここまで興味を持ってくれてて凄く嬉しいです😊

[@lutacos]

I don't even like fish and i'm also allergic to shellfish but i would kill to go here, this man is overflowing with passion for his food and what it is he does

[@pairoleggs]

And here I am eating a bag of ruffles...

[@SelenaRoxs1990]

Leah Walsingham me too ! 😂😭

[@Yanpatan]

Leah Walsingham lmao

[@JohanaEliz4]

omg ... the same here ....

[@FireflyArashi]

Yup...I was totally eating the seaweed and salt flavored chips.

[@bunnyday1473]

With the Simon and Martina video treatment that bag of Ruffles would probably look like a $100 food experience :D

[@PSR_Macky]

Wow, amazing to watch how Saito san prepare those sushi for customer, full of commitment from start by selecting the best fishes till serving to his customer, i can feel the best from just watching this video. Thanks for sharing this video to the world. very beautiful, i also can feel his customer is very deep into the taste of each piece, OMG....love it!

[@angelinazru82]

Well-crafted video. Thank you.

[@patriciadobisova3180]

17:05 minutes worth of gold. My body shivers just by watching this piece of art. God bless them all.

[@tdh920]

very well done footage! I like the fact you can do your silly/fun videos, but can transition to videos like this. Thought I was watching a vice documentary (probably better tbh)

[@eatyourkimchi]

Toddy Ha thank you! We'll still be doing silly videos though. Once in a while we'll do videos like this :)

[@downunder211]

Watching everyone have multiple foodgasms while (seemingly) on the verge of tears simply from eating delicious sushi is making me very hungry and jealous. Lol.

[@VardhamanChoksi]

Very well made video. Beautifully executed just like the Sushi. Respect to you both.

[@timothyliu8848]

It seems like Simon is getting more sushi drunk throughout the video, keep up the good work!

[@jessicagomez1760]

I think they experienced a food orgasm

[@fakre7695]

+fabnsass multiple*

[@AnaxErik4ever]

Foodgasm... I've had a few of those in my life.

[@tomzzzhang]

I first learnt about your channel watching the video 'the Best Sushi in Japan'. Watching that I was like damn, that's some really good sushi. But now this... this literally made me cry. The music, the editing and the storytelling..... are beautiful. I could feel your happiness through the screen. Thank you, Simon and Martina, for making these great videos!

[@tomzzzhang]

I also want you guys to know that my girlfriend and I really love watching your videos together. We met in college as well! Seeing how happy you two are together really inspires us a lot.

[@ritz5102]

Chef's serious face when he is making sushi tells how passionate he is

[@Iconic_Tapes]

Welcome to the 4am can't sleep watching youtube club

[@rxzey]

literally me right now tf

[@japanexploring9557]

My father in law was a 3rd generation sushi man in Meguro, I used to go to Tsukiji Fish Market early in the mornings with him to buy what he needed for the day. Great episode guys.

[@YoshikazuHayashi]

I'd expected you guys would describe the taste and texture of each piece of sushi you eat. You didn't. I like you. You are good guys. You respect Saito-san and his work. Your feeling was showing. Thank you for sharing your great moments.

[@eatyourkimchi]

+Yoshi we tried, we actually tried to describe the food, but we couldn't. We were just too overwhelmed.

[@YoshikazuHayashi]

If you had used words to tell us about the sushi, I would have unsubbed myself from this channel. Instead you tried to tell us how you felt. So I love you guys more now.

[@mayuravirus6134]

He really just humbles himself a lot and he really doesn't care whether or not how much of the fish is cost if its upto his standard and what Takashi-san said is true its all about trust

[@mkmclachlan6349]

Just watching this I cried...overwhelmed by the feels

[@TRUYORK718]

Feel deez NUUUUUUUUTTS !!

[@dimitriweekes9578]

I can't be the only one who feels like they're watching an action movie The cinematography The music My heart Another great video

[@rijera34]

This would be my very first comment done ever. I just wanted to take to the time and let you guys know that I loved your video. everything from your comments to the music. your expressions and yummy faces just makes me want go and eat sushi. Hats off to the chef, the true meaning of Excellence.

[@elviraj1971]

Beautiful culinary arts, thank you😍🙏

[@h15h18]

There was a line like this in the 1989 American movie "Black Rain". "Black Rain" is a movie starring Michael Douglas set in Osaka, Japan. "In Japan, raw fish dishes cost as much as $ 100." "Will it cost $ 200 to bake fish?" When I heard this line, I was shocked by the culture that people who do not eat raw fish think this way. I never expected that sushi would be so valued in 30 years.

[@jordanmontgomery6315]

Chef even said it himself "There's nothing special he does, its just great product prepared well" what a humble soul 🗿🎑🍶🍣🏯

[@xTenshiAi]

these reactions are so over the top ...

[@vidvidvid2012]

xTenshiAi not at all.

[@joshdowling9706]

When he had to hold her hand, I stopped watching, I was like calm down.

[@lilkitten545]

eh, that's just their personalities, they are like that all the time so it's not over the top I guess unless you aren't used to them.

[@vidvidvid2012]

haters gotta hate. Love their reactions. I feel like I am with them. I feel the same way when I eat good sushi. Heaven!

[@xTenshiAi]

Victoria P I've been watching them for 4 years..

[@mansharkplays5390]

When I lose my appetite before dinner and I know it, I come here to regain it back.

[@fikryahmad5951]

Watched this vid about 2 years ago..now I'm back to watch it again.. Apart from the first class sushi, the quality of this video is also first class 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼