Tasting Japanese $1 Store Food | Daiso Haul

[@lilagaxiola]

I watched these videos in 2nd grade religiously. I’m a freshman in college now and she hasn’t aged a day 😭

[@marcylandon5872]

True!

[@LibbyMelugin]

Oh don't we all feel old now!😉

[@goldilox7199]

This is so cute 😊 (makes me feel crazy old, but really awesome and sweet and cute all the same). I've been watching her for probably 5 years now!!

[@amfq]

i remember watching so many military ration tasting, fruity fruits and candy kit videos !

[@calumsanderson6741]

man don't do that

[@Natashakiable18]

Wow! I remember watching your videos when you were living in Japan; back before you had kiddos. It's crazy how fast time flies. I'm so glad you're still around on KZbin cause you've always been so full of positive energy which is definitely something the world needs more of! ♥

[@FishareFriendsNotFood972]

20:30 The Japanese urge to put cute faces on EVERYTHING is never quenched, lol

[@calumsanderson6741]

Everybody is waxing about their relationship with Emmy's videos so I may as well do that too. I definitely came into the fold late. I'm a man, I was in my twenties, was probably 2015/16. Probably not the target demo. But how Emmy explains things, explores things, test things, all without any malice or KZbinr shenanigans... Emmy, your authenticity and sincerity through all of these videos has been what keeps me coming back. In an age of conspiracy theories and "fake news", your voice, cadence and demeanour comfort an anxious man in a chaotic world, and reminds me of what's truly important: laughing at the ridiculous, enjoying delicious, joy-sparking food shared with people I care about. It's all that matters in life. Thank you, and here's to many more years.

[@takealeftatthelight5284]

You are the target demo. She is for everyone and I like how she explains things, pros and cons.

[@ItsCerealWarrior]

I followed emmymadeinjapan 12 years ago this month, it's been such a fun journey to watch the channel grow and evolve. That said, this video is classic emmymade, and it's such a comforting throwback.

[@adriennej8730]

I agree! Cabbage is very underrated. I use it in soup all of the time and it's my favorite part also. Cheers!

[@vi6ilanteshit]

6:41 “what makes it Hello Kitty?” - Capitalism Emmy, capitalism 😂

[@laraq07]

Like Emmy, I was disappointed at the lack of Hello Kitty faces in the soup.

[@sweetmusic3821]

Hell! No kitty! 🐈

[@Johnny-tzer]

I hate my life but im so glad i lived to experience Emmy

[@caseygreyson4178]

Sending love, joy, and positive thoughts your way. Life is hard but it gets better, I promise❤️ We all struggle and have our bad days, but the key is to never give up and always have hope.

[@alphabetsoup6681]

Hey internet friend. Life can be very hard. I hope your tomorrow goes better.

[@IBwantingtosleep]

Ditto, keep your head up, you got this! It's also ok to feel bad on bad days and to verbalize it too, sending love for you

[@kenbrandon6434]

Yes, I’ve noticed in one of the Daiso (we actually have one in Portland, still a little far), they were starting to have more “food” foods, like ramen that you can’t get in regular American grocery stores, but has been getting popular with the younger generations, raised on anime.

[@thatguyyarg]

My wife gets me the spicy version of the hello kitty noodles when she can find them. It has become my favorite brand of cup noodles. I recommend putting the oil packet on top of the lid while the noodles steep. This melts the oil and it’s easier to add to the broth when it’s done.

[@raeperonneau4941]

Couldn’t agree more about cabbage. It is amazingly versatile and always delicious. Emmy, please don’t’ decant your sunscreen as the change in air and light may degrade the formula to the point of ineffectiveness. Weird as it may seem, sunscreen has a limited lifespan in the sun… ie reapply every 60-90 minutes.

[@AnniCarlsson]

You have the sunscreen in your bag when at beach and it's easy apply with that one. So no sun and also just small amounts for beach day

[@thelotus9954]

Emmy is one of my comfort channels. Soothing for the soul 💖💞✨

[@TheMimiSard]

Daiso has also found a place in Australia, with premises in most of the big shopping centres. A few things I have found in them are headbands, small soft face washers, a hand-pumped fan, thread packets for sewing, and foods like seaweed snacks and sauce roux for curry and white sauce.

[@thomasdjonesn]

Love Daiso, I'm so glad they're in our part of the world now! If we could just get Donki over here, life would be complete!

[@BornRemaining]

How difficult can it possibly be to put some little cat faces and bows in an instant cup? Dried fish cakes would be so easy to not only shape, but give them colors and details like eyes.

[@emmymade]

Right?! We want Hello Kitty!😩

[@supernova622]

There is Hello Kitty kamaboko! I've seen it in a grocery before. Also a brand called Acecook has a cup noodles with dried HK fishcake. Someone is definitely doing it already!

[@frankpeter6851]

Sounds to me like you need a job on the top floor of one of all those Ramen companies!

[@osakarose5612]

@@supernova622 : Hello Kitty kamaboko would be so cute!

[@stevew8513]

There's now 15 locations of Daiso across the Dallas/Fort Worth area. I have no idea how we're so lucky. And each location seems to have slightly different selections. And when you buy something great and you go back to get another for a spare or a relative, they're all gone and you'll never see them again. You never know what they'll ever have or what new stuff they've introduced, which makes each visit an experience.

[@BeccaHetrick]

That kinda sounds like it sucks... You can never get the same thing twice. What's the point? I hope the online selection is better.

[@TamarLitvot]

No Daiso near me, but my younger daughter, who loves all those types of things, took me to a store called Ebisu which is all Japanese products. This is a fairly expensive store but wow, did they have cute things, everything from Hello Kitty type toys to cosmetics to food. (Also extremely clean, nice and bright and the owners were lovely)

[@atraxrobustus4452]

the first emmy video i ever saw was the poppin cookin sushi kit because i didn’t speak japanese but still wanted to make it as a 10 year old, i’m now 23 and would follow emmy into battle. thank u for being you queen 🙏🏻

[@YOLO-yx2nz]

Emmy at 18:20 you can’t use that for sunscreen. It’s in a clear bottle! It’ll lose all its properties if you put it in a clear bottle because you know the sun will reach it so sorry it won’t work sunscreen must be in a bottle that doesn’t allow any light at all in order for it to work when we put it on ourselves 😅

[@Indiskret1]

I never commented on this before as it really isn't why I watch the channel, but you look absolutely stunning in this video. Thanks for spreading joy and fun!

[@natashafrance717]

You are totally spot on with cabbage, it’s almost certainly the most underrated vegetable… I suspect a lot of people don’t like it because of how it’s been cooked for them in the past 😔❤️

[@TheMimiSard]

Word. If you're going to boil cabbage, boil it in stock, as a soup filler vegetable. Don't cook it bland.

[@hadrianryan4179]

Overcooking any of the brassicas should qualify as "misdemeanor chemical warfare" honestly 😂

[@natashafrance717]

@@hadrianryan4179 🙌👍

[@MissingRaptor]

For the garlic shaped chopper, you can totally use it to make tapenade! Just throw in all the ingredients and it's the perfect size to make a small jar of it 💖

[@TTSgirl]

This video could not have been released at a more perfect time, Daiso is coming to my state and the one closest to me is opening exactly one week from now! I'm so excited and I'm curious to see if I can find the same products you did

[@KT-Kaboom]

The big ticket items there are kitchenware and storage stuff!!! Also if you can get your hands on a Licca doll, those get snapped up SO fast when they come into stock. Daiso also sells Daiso-branded Licca outfits. Very cool if you're into figurines or dolls at all.

[@TTSgirl]

@@KT-Kaboom Kitchenware and storage stuff are probably what I'm looking forward to browsing the most. And I've never heard of Licca dolls before, so I'll have to keep an eye out. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@frankpeter6851]

They packed it up and hightailed it out of downtown Seattle International District.

[@lilcinnamon7320]

I think i was around 10 12 years old when I started watching this channel and swear Emmy hasn't aged I'm 21 now.😅

[@SalokinQuagsire]

What a cozy video! Those mushrooms looked SO GOOD! I have to find dehydrated mushrooms at some point because I do love mushrooms and it would be awesome to have some on hand to re-hydrate whenever I need them.

[@faeryegrrl777]

I have dehydrated shitaki and have tried twice to rehydrate them to add to miso broth, they're always rubbery. I'll have to try to let them sit overnight like she said.

[@anidanielle]

I love that you use the word panoply so often. We should definitely make it a more popular word because it's so fun to say! Daiso is always such a fun experience. A new one just opened up down the street from me and I really need to go!

[@benisaacs2615]

“My chickens will like it!” -Emmy talking about her *chicken* noodle soup 😂

[@BeccaHetrick]

Chickens are cannibals?? I know there's no REAL chicken in that soup, but still...

[@therealbuttsmcgee]

​@@BeccaHetrickwhat I've learned from hobby farm videos is that chickens have zero scruples when it comes to food

[@maryjanekeneipp6623]

Chickens will eat chicken for sure. They will scarf down any protein they come across, including dead things.

[@hadrianryan4179]

​@@BeccaHetrickto be fair to them, chicken *does* contain everything you need to build a chicken 😂

[@masamunesword]

I love those foaming pumpers like at 18:54. I use 1:1 mix of Dr. Bronner's and water in them and it works very nicely to turn the liquid castile soap into a lovely hand soap.

[@Remixtiere]

You always bring me such joy watching you ! Keep the good videos! And more from items from japan obviously 😂❤you should go back to japan and make a 2.0 video of daiso tours 😊 and show us nice restaurants there ❤

[@careystayton2663]

Apparently 711 convince stores are beginning to carry ice in a cup Ramen rice balls and coffees and teas in pouches I would love to try some of the things I have seen at the Japanese convince stores they look delicious❤😊

[@sanesociety75]

DAISO opening soon here in Albuquerque! We’re so excited!! Thanks for your informative show today! ❤

[@Usagib-x4o]

Oh I wish my town had a Daiso!! This is so cool, I love trying different foods.

[@CricketsBay]

Daiso ships, but it's expensive.

[@Usagib-x4o]

@CricketsBay thank you, I found a Daiso shop on Amazon. I like some things on there.

[@angelordrgz]

i really enjoyed this video! 💛 i love japan products so much~

[@kikihammond5326]

These foods are so smart. I live in Florida so we know our storm prep (hot foods not necessary- at- all-), but if I lived in earthquake territory, I'd love to have some of these items on hand. The garlic chopper would be good for kids learning to cook. Safe and effective.

[@twocvbloke]

Speaking of older videos, it was the jerky gun that got me hitting the sub button, that moment having to emphasise "Caulk, C-A-U-L-K, Caulk!" had me laughing, still makes me giggle to this day just thinking about it... :P

[@frankpeter6851]

I used to make a pilgrimage to the Daiso in Japantown San Francisco. I was a caterer then, and I would get about $75 worth of tongs and other serving utensils for the buffets.

[@p-forest]

I used to too, when I lived in the south bay. A few weeks ago we went to my old stomping grounds and found out they're all over the south bay now!

[@stephaniesosna8213]

A great way to store the minced garlic is to freeze it. Store it in a ziplock type bag, flattened thin. Then when you need garlic for a recipe, just break off a chunk/piece. Or, freeze in an ice cube tray. Either way is a great way to have fresh minced garlic on hand...😊

[@AnniCarlsson]

Most annoying is peel of the garlic. Made for a fair garlicmarmelade and peeled 20 bulbs or was it more. Chopped in blender. But that peeling

[@morellalizziediamond]

Love your videos Emmy! Love the nabe soups!

[@stormyeffects4795]

Sitting here at 2am after not being able to sleep all. I’m eating saltine crackers and watching Emmy. This is peak 2am behavior

[@osakarose5612]

I'm watching while slurping a bowl of Maruchan noodles! 🍜

[@bobbicatton]

The chopper is adorable. I will look for that next time😊

[@meredithlyon3142]

I love love love the Daiso videos! I'd like to try the instant onigiri.

[@nnnluvr]

you could also use that garlic chopper for other aromatics such as onion, bell pepper, and ginger. it's pretty handy in our household since garlic and onion are basic spices in our dishes.

[@sandramonk1]

I have a Tupperware version of the little garlic chopper. It is great and I use it a lot. Perfect when cooking for 1 or 2 and easier to clean than the big food processor

[@chelwinters8732]

Oh, this video brought me so much joy! I just learned there's one in my state! I look forward to taking a trip to check it out.

[@luvjeordiestudios9719]

You could put Citronella oil in the roller ball bottle. for bug repellant.

[@erinchamberlain1315]

Emmy, thank you for championing for the lowly cabbage 😂❤. It's my absolute favorite as well! I put it in just about everything that vegetables go in. I find it adds some bulk when typically you might use a starch as in soups, stew, casserole, etc. So versatile and absolutely delicious ❤. Another fun video ❤

[@DiegoVecova]

Emmy is too pure for this world 😭

[@missmaryhdream6560]

Good morning x i love these items you bring us, ❣️ from Japan,and and other beautiful countries x

[@SuziPoozi]

I was just in Daiso last night, I love their storage baskets and fun kitchen stuff. I might have to find that chopper, that works really well.

[@MorriAelthyn]

The kids & I got to visit Daiso in Dallas for the first time last weekend, and we had a blast. Also, they have the BEST project bags for cross stitch I've ever seen. They zip across the top & down the side, for better access.

[@jenelle6132]

I'm so excited, there's a Daiso opening close by me this summer. I can't wait!!! My poor husband, I dragged him to the day of the opening of the first H Mart here, but now it's one of his favorite stores... This is going to be awesome!!

[@nicolejoy6618]

that roller applicator you want to use for essential oils, i would do mint lemon grass and lavender. then you can use it as bug repellent the little chopper would be good for small batch of salsa or dumpling filling too

[@hailtothefire_]

I use those pull chopper things all the time for garlic and onion. It's just so convenient. I never use a knife for garlic anymore. Saves my fingers from getting all sticky too.

[@MamaCat76]

I love Daiso! We have one where I live and I spend way more on snacks than I should lol. I've been to the one in Japantown SF several times as well, love it all!

[@LindseyZal]

Daiso just opened a store in the Chicago suburbs! It was fun to check out. We’re a gluten free family and it was hard to find anything labeled, but we did see some chips and a gummy snack pack.

[@TheBlueberryMadness]

Big love to the Chicago suburbs! Glad y’all get Japanese goodies out there now 😁

[@libbyhardel1826]

Did they? Where! I'm in the Chicago 'burbs!

[@shadowtrickss]

@@libbyhardel1826one just opened in crystal lake!

[@CricketsBay]

It's on 83 just South of Hinsdale.

[@elangomattab]

Thanks Emmy for the video. I looked up the nearest Daiso to me and found out one opened just a week ago in the Chicago area! I'm very seriously considering going tomorrow.

[@CricketsBay]

I saw that. If anybody is wondering, it's on 83 between Hinsdale and Burr Ridge.

[@janesocalgal2278]

I love shopping at Daiso. I bought a small metal strainer. I love it for rinsing berries-esp 1 or 2 servings at a time. It doesn't take up much space in the cupboard.

[@amanimaniac]

Perfect timing! They just opened up last week near me.

[@elliemayormaynot]

We had one open here in Fort Worth last summer and I love it.

[@amfq]

i’ve been watching this channel since elementary school and as a college student now, i still excitedly watch uploads. the openness and calm, detailed description has always been an example of a healthier relationship with trying new things eagerly regardless of the price or age of a recipe, enthusiastically discussing potentially unfamiliar foods to viewers. most importantly, noticing this upload reminded me that i cooked and didn’t even touch it, and has successfully stimulated my appetite for it 🤌🏽

[@mecahhannah]

Awesome as always thanks ❤️

[@kylelee1911]

theyre just about to open a daiso in my area this looks so good i also got one of those pull choppers for christmas and i love them to death they are super nice for shallots and even onions if you quarter them

[@haroldtakahashi8875]

💛...we have a daiso opening this weekend, just a couple miles away...i think there's gonna be a lot of competition getting in the first couple days...a lot of people are really excited...

[@Tomy_Yon]

Yes, every noodle soup from Hello Kitty should include Hello Kitty shaped veggies or at least a gadget per cup. 😊

[@hadrianryan4179]

Right!? Or like, hello kitty fish cake slices-- they're already a super standard dried Ramen topping that comes in white and pink! It was right there!!

[@Tomy_Yon]

@hadrianryan4179 Absolutely. You'd be a great marketing advisor for that company. 😀

[@m.taylor]

This is so fascinating. I would like to try the nabe bowl.

[@roni1384]

I love Japanese engineered packaging!

[@dmarm89]

i wouldn’t transfer your sunscreen to a different bottle btw!! it can change the consistency/effectiveness of your spf as they’re designed to be stored in their specific packaging :-)

[@avprasad7997]

Hello Emmy. I recently subscribed to your channel. Great/enjoyable content-thank you 👍 I just watched your 11-year-old Daiso video. You look exactly the same (even a little better now, actually); I mean, great versions from both time-periods-not to take away from the younger you…ugh…you know what I mean. It’s a compliment-to both your younger/current self. Anyway, can’t wait to try some of your recipes 👍 thanks again.

[@edrozenrozen9600]

I love these videos. 😁

[@cheezicle6690]

I love Daiso so much! I always find cute beads and things for my desk there :-)

[@Stoudy2]

I use Chopped Frozen Spinach cubes for soups. It keeps it from shrinking!

[@Chris_Seccull]

Daiso are in Australia as well. Although over here it's a $3.30 store (used to be $2.80 about 5 years ago). Everything is so expensive in Australia.

[@julieannecarlson6507]

Yes I know too. I just buy stuff I absolutely need. But we are all trying to reduce rubbish here. Melbourne AUS. ❤ X

[@cheezicle6690]

Emmy I would love to see you try the BCD Tofu Soup kit! I've been meaning to give it a taste since I like the actual soup so much and would love to hear how you think of it

[@osakarose5612]

Daiso is almost everywhere here in San Antonio, Texas. They've opened up multiple stores, one after the other, and I have yet to go inside. But now that I have watched this video, I am planning a trip to one!

[@beccasmama63]

I wish we had a Daiso here in Canada. We have Dollar Tree and Dollarama and the odd other dollar store but I would like something different for cheap. LOL

[@馬伕]

There used to be an IchiBan Kan store next to my local Daiso. They were identical.

[@okaycola2]

I love Daiso!!

[@babykat1969]

I noticed that a bunch of Japanese items have faces on them. I think Japanese people like happy and cute looking things.

[@smittycat359]

Next time I hit the daiso in Concord, I'll have to check the snack section as I've never seen those things there before (I tend to mill around in the housewares and stationery areas)

[@Fightandresist]

I wish we had Daiso in South Carolina

[@ladyhypnotic100]

I wish we had one in the UK

[@JSanime]

We just had Daiso open up in my hometown!

[@OlRickety]

Looks great as always 😎🤙

[@francineshannon3078]

I love cabbage too!

[@drecion1]

21:22 too cute garlic chopper. I want one

[@Khristafer]

You should do an OG foreign foods taste test, maybe to freshen it up, new products. Also, congrats on +3m! Can't believe I've been watching for, like, a decade! ☠️

[@jason3fc]

We are just about to get one in Tampa! Looking forward to it!

[@naimamorgan6209]

World Market is also selling Hello Kitty food.

[@My2Deities]

I’m pretty sure I first watched you during the Dasio film in Japan. I can’t believe how long it has been now. Now my kids have grown up watching you. Now they are 13/14 and will always ask, “can we make Emmy’s… xyz?” And always eat the ducky moss!

[@NorseButterfly]

The garlic chopper could also be used for chopping nuts (pecans, walnuts, cashews) if you need a small amount. I'm a Hello Kitty fan. I was devastated when my stuffed Hello Kitty with a backpack that carried a mini Hello Kitty was accidentally put into a fund raising yard sale and sold for a dollar. My oldest son was not yet in school, and I had gotten the stuffed doll when I was around his age. Someone got a deal!💔

[@benisaacs2615]

Omg. I live in New Mexico and a Daiso is opening near me this year!

[@xXChristinaCreepXx]

Visited LA and went to Daiso for the first time there! My mom and I loved it. Will you please share your chili crisp recipe? 💓

[@p-forest]

I've seen those onigiri packets but figured it just had seasoning in them, had no idea they included rice! Might pick some up if I can find them at a decent price.

[@mattweeks152]

Hey emmy i just bought my third eat the ducky moss tank. Its my go to for house parties.

[@mommashawna707]

😂I have always had a hard time using chopsticks no matter how many times I’ve been shown how to use them but now that I need surgery on both of my thumbs, OMG my daughter and I went and ate at a new noodle restaurant, I can’t tell you when I threw something to the next table was the MOST embarrassing thing I’ve ever done in a restaurant and thank goodness it was the sweetest guy ever that received my sharing🫣. My daughter on the other hand said she’d never eat in public with me again. 🤣

[@julieannecarlson6507]

😊 we have Daiso in outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne Australia.

[@FemDeku1969]

They have the Hello Kitty soup at my grocery outlet in my town and it is tasty

[@kayokolindenberger3754]

Heading to Daiso tomorrow to see if I can find these items!

[@Ileia]

I got the Hello Kitty ramen at Costco and I accidentally inhaled some of the powder too. Glad to know it happens to the best of us 😂

[@bnikiz]

I’m going to have to go check out the Diaso by us. Santa brought our kids hello kitty noodles, world market has them too

[@AriaMasterofChaldea]

There’s no Daiso in my town unfortunately and the closet ones are far 😭 But I went for the second time recently with my friends because of road trip and safe to say, I need to be put on leash when I go because I bought a whole bunch of stuff 😭 I love it! The quality of the items are amazing and so much of the things I wanted were affordable

[@kluv1985]

exactly delightful! we want hello kitty heads!!!