Food in Japan Hits Different

[@Gojo-jg2zs]

I always love how serious and adamant Connor is when talking about literally _anything._

[@General_Li_Shin]

No curreis are not spicy, make them mild if you want - I do and almost all restaurants in India will not serve stuff that blows your head off

[@sagishi1245]

@Eyeonick ikr? I'd love to be there as a permanent guest

[@sagishi1245]

@Eyeonick ikr? I'd love to be there as a permanent guest

[@launchdrocket8028]

L

[@anelbegic2780]

@Alex Schlee Connor simps for Matsuya so hard and I love it. It's just not enough to make me overlook his grave sin of skipping all story in games, that's too unforgivable.

[@kalibbailey6219]

The British spent hundreds of years conquering the world in search of spices , to finally determine they like none of them

[@IcyTorments]

LMFAO

[@zealousrider6612]

Apart of tea

[@kalibbailey6219]

@@zealousrider6612 "opium wars" World Event Triggered

[@surajsharma1992]

They did like pepper and it is in high demand in europe ever since

[@NightcorEDM]

Loooool

[@Ked676]

"There are different tiers of S-tier." Stage rankings in Japanese video games makes sense now.

[@rewrose2838]

😂

[@lewomewo3480]

Triple S!!!

[@afelias]

I guess "You are Asian not Bsian" also makes more sense.

[@jordanosb7676]

S S+ SS SS+ SSS SSS+

[@chillobsidian9592]

Ayy, Ishamel pfp

[@mtr-cf8pp]

Of course the person who can’t stand condiments will say that okonomiyaki is meh

[@kayfriedman5650]

Okonomiyaki is awesome.

[@R-NK]

It is pretty meh if you don’t put the okonomiyaki sauce and mayo on

[@mtr-cf8pp]

R10-54N K oh yeah for sure. It has very minimal seasoning so I would definitely want the sauces.

[@tiffymluv]

Ikr cuz with mayo is soooo good D:::

[@IWantToStayAtYourHouse]

Im japanese but i hate okonomiyaki lol. Takoyaki is so much better

[@SirEmanon]

Trash Taste in this video: "Every food is better in Japan" Trash Taste 2 days ago: "Japan Can't Make Good Bread"

[@galacticat7144]

Video was renamed to “Food in Japan Hits Different”

[@SirEmanon]

@@galacticat7144 5:43

[@arepi2067]

japan can make really good bread, but it is different than it is in the west.

[@eugene9249]

@@arepi2067 Shokupan is the bomb.

[@kenkawakami1566]

@@eugene9249 Yeah of course I'm biased but Japanese bread is better than any other bread I've tasted to this date.

[@clm12735]

Look up Paris Syndrome, there's definitely a feeling of depression when Japanese tourists go to France and find everything so underwhelming/disappointing

[@SingingSuperstar28]

We learnt about that during French lessons in school!

[@Hawwwlucha]

Doesn't the Japanese Embassy in Paris have a hotline for those tourists?

[@popkhorne5372]

Honestly its weird to expect paris to look like a paradise. Its a city like another, like london, like new york. It has some beautiful monuments, great architecture, but it also has homeless people swarming it, like any big city, peing on the streets or metro stations, areas where its dirty, areas where its clean...

[@redpandaz5146]

@@popkhorne5372 I remember my main takeaway from Paris was that it was dirty tbh, (except for Montmartre); Lots of trash, saw a homeless person peeing on a wall in the metro, etc. It's really held to an unrealistic standard above other European cities and I have no clue why. Louvre was nice though ^_^

[@jeunejaegerx3458]

I had paris syndrome when i went to Hamburg

[@purpburp3676]

Connor's arguments hit different

[@duchi882]

*"Food in Japan hits different"* They hit so different that some people get sent to another world

[@fatetestarossa2774]

indeed ; ) jajajjajajajajajjajajajajajjajajajajjajajajajjajajjajajajajja

[@OniNoSweeney]

isikai from an izakaya!

[@theegod2141]

Exactly!

[@yanfeimain9135]

@@OniNoSweeney isekai*

[@MrTakoyaki1992]

@@yanfeimain9135 isekaiED**

[@WraithMMX]

The best curries burn on the way in and the way out.

[@iZaYa_DeLaR]

Truuu

[@ohlawd6763]

One of my best friends since Kindergarten is Indian and his mom was originally from India. Her spicy potato curry is by far my favorite dish I have ever eaten, and my god is your statement true. My stomach always hates me 10 minutes after I eat it but by god is it worth it

[@Spartan-sz7km]

My mouth can handle the burn but man the way out can't stand it

[@duckyduck8517]

Bro curry isn’t spicy, gotta step up your game

[@ohlawd6763]

@nobita nobi Its spices. India is known here as using a bunch of spices in their cooking, many of which aren't used very often in common dishes. In my case, my friends mom who made Potato Curry was extremely spicy to me because I don't normally eat food like that. Even Samosas are quite spicy to most people I know. And obviously this varies from person to person. I'm from a German/French background and have trouble eating spicy food even though I love it, meanwhile my friend who was born in Mexico has an iron stomach for spicy food.

[@Cheliax]

Glad they mentioned Italian food. If anybody ever gets a chance to go to Japan, don't skip the Italian food. It's extremely good.

[@davejosh9588]

I think I will skip it, call me a purist but I just can't stand most of the Italian food outside of Italy.

[@Mr.man712]

Cute profile picture Cheliax!

[@Zlyde007]

@@davejosh9588 if it tastes good, who cares?

[@0ydnes]

@@davejosh9588 yeah, if you wanna eat good Italian dishes just go to Italy. 😂 Or try to find good places where you can taste dishes that are similar like the ones here.

[@XLEZZY_REUPLOADS]

@@aR0ttenBANANA "If I'm in Japan I'm not gonna eat the Italian food when I could go to Italy" Are you stupid? If you're already in Japan in this hypothetical, why would you make an excuse to not eat Italian food by saying you could go to Italy? Italian food is not Italian in Japan. Pizza in America isn't the same in Italy, if you're stupid enough not to know... The italian cuisine in Japan has been modified for its respective food culture. Saying you would rather go to Italy makes no sense. Italian food doesn't mean it will automatically taste better in its origin country. And even if it did, the "Italian food" you refer to will be a completely different experience elsewhere. That's like not going to another country's McDonald's when you could go to its origin in USA. Every McDonalds has similar food but is different. Also, you actually think food is equivalent to your nation of stay? In reality, you would never go to a tropical country just to have better fruit. Unless you already live in a tropical country, why the fuck haven't you moved then? Why don't you explain that stupid logic, fucking idiot.

[@AllthatmakesFall]

"You say a lot of shit for someone in slap distance" is something I should say more often

[@itsgonnabeanaurfromme]

And you get the reply, "You're pretty confident for someone in bludgeoning distance."

[@AllthatmakesFall]

@@itsgonnabeanaurfromme 🤣

[@erisunflower]

Connor’s like; “make pasta, not war”

[@salaz4947]

He Italy from Hentali Axis power

[@campkira]

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[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Can you imagine if the three of them were animated characters in Food Wars

[@fellowsinner9683]

Chaos

[@albinololi5401]

Imagine them foodgasming

[@bluebro7201]

@@albinololi5401 😳

[@nealbbs5458]

I imagine Gigguk having a Domestic Girlfriend flashbacks.

[@mgarcia366]

Along side Gordon Ramsay

[@giovannifontana3611]

I love how when they talk about anything else, they are pretty chill, when It comes to food though the gloves come off

[@latastrophue4761]

You also know what hits different? Joey's slaps. Better watch out.

[@OmaParaDX]

It's a slap with attitude.

[@Lemon-sh7yc]

@@OmaParaDX gonna need a pint of cocaine with that

[@gracewhitene3912]

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[@theweeb3214]

this comment is underrated

[@bobon123]

I am Italian. Lived in Japan 20 years ago. An Italian restaurant in Tokyo is to this day in my top 10 Italian restaurants in the World, including Italy.

[@pastedsmiley]

Coming from a South East Asian country, living here and eating food in Japan can be hit or miss. This worshipping of Japanese food is strange, but knowing that 2/3 of them are from the UK explains a lot lol.

[@drzerogi]

I also live in Japan and couldn't agree more.

[@RegstarRogstar]

Yeah lmfao this is what ive been thinking the whole time. Yakisoba and okonomiyaki is alright. They win in hygine by a long run though

[@jonathocks1016]

Yeah, SEA countries in general when it comes to food just hit different.

[@MarkHogan994]

Hard disagree personally. I'd take Japanese food over most South East Asian cuisine. Which is not to say I don't love South East Asian cuisine, but Japanese food is on a different level for me. The only cuisine that comes close for me is Indian.

[@pastedsmiley]

@@MarkHogan994 cool, what's your favourite japanese food and SEA food?

[@ushinkou8569]

8:09 Unagi (Eel) really do makes you go like that

[@MWKRider]

You know what's actually really good...a baked yam in the middle of winter in Sapporo. It tastes so good and sweet that you would never be able to tell its technically a vegetable.

[@ChiiRayne]

My favorite fish by far is eel. I DESTROY eel whenever its in front of me. And that's coming from someone whose never traveled outside the US. 100% without a doubt, 8:00 is me.

[@m.manfro1141]

Eel is the most underestimated food

[@dynamicworlds1]

I prefer my unagi as part of a sushi roll, but yes, agreed.

[@courtneycherry113]

I love eel. Its so good

[@jwolternova1051]

I never tasted eel, only the surimi that's made to look like elvers.

[@Spartan-sz7km]

Unagi is the bomb Frog is great too man, claypot spicy frog is amazing

[@TheOutsider1115]

Man, I was really enjoying this episode so much because of them arguing about food xD Meanwhile me here not in Japan just wants some Japan food Sadpepe

[@fraggo13]

Tempura is god tier in Japan if you go high end, it doesn't compare to anything you can find back home. Also if you want to try something different in Japan go to a chain called Densetsu no Sutadon (Legendary Sutadon), they serve Pork bowls.

[@drzerogi]

Tempura ruined me. I grew up on my mom's homemade fried chicken, but now when I visit the US and eat it, I'm secretly wishing it was a chicken tempura instead.

[@XenonKirito]

@@drzerogi Why though? Karaage and Tempura are not the same thing. Different dishes at that as well. And isn't Tempura mostly seafood though? Like fish and shellfish? While Chicken Tempura do exist I think you are talking about Karaage aka Japanese Fried Chicken.

[@snifey7694]

Imagine the secret ingredient for that high end tempura is just Evian water but it has been carbonated

[@XenonKirito]

@@snifey7694 why would they use that when they can just use sparkling water?

[@benjibienh3818]

@@XenonKiritono tempura is the name for fried batter that goes on to seafood and vegetables

[@yoloolo9288]

Unagi is one of my favorite foods. I always have one ready in my fridge in case of craving. My favorite way to eat is to serve on rice filled with a good dashi broth, topped with scallion, red ginger, Japanese peppercorn (山椒), and shichimi.

[@nidohime6233]

What about japanese snacks? Dango, mochi, dorayaki, those bean-filled fishes...

[@dokuyaku]

The fish are called taiyaki (if I remember well)

[@ShatteredGlass916]

@@dokuyaku aren't those the one that filled with red bean paste

[@1maginaryme]

god, dorayaki tastes so fuckin' good

[@ThePerksdeLeSarcasmeSiorai]

Nah. Dorayaki is just too damn sweet for me. My palate never really recovers. I love Mochi but they are a great treat once in a while. I can’t imagine having mochi daily. Taiyaki is also perfect if you aren’t sick of red bean paste filling (and I am). I prefer French pastries and German bread.

[@dlz5709]

I personally don’t like them that much, French pastries are way better (in my opinion)

[@zgamer200]

Unagi is expensive but goddamn is it friggin' delicious. Minimum it's a Top 3 food for me, and it might well be my favorite.

[@musashihueston77]

Joey: mentions tsukemen. Editor: inserts Hambagu

[@dewaeryadi7776]

I eat unagi for the first time last year in munich, it taste like heaven, seriously i want to visit japan just for the authentic unagi golden experience

[@ammarmirza507]

normal or requiem gold experience?

[@dewaeryadi7776]

I want both

[@OniNoSweeney]

If you ever get to compare German eel vs Japanese eel, I believe you will understand the different levels of S-tier!

[@DanielK1213th]

I’ve been to a traditional eel restaurant in Tokyo, Japan that has been opened for generations. It was good but underwhelming to be quite honest. You want to get the eel that has no bones or very soft bones.

[@DrPrinpaed]

Guys, Unagi (or eel) is either steamed or grilled and not boiled.

[@Ash_Wen-li]

Can't wait to go back to Japan when everything clears up. I'm gonna go to Osaka next, which is known as "The Kitchen of Japan"

[@_carlito_5367]

“You say a lot of shit for someone in flat distance” bruh I’m dead 😭😭

[@Japanimal1992]

"Japan has such a high baseline requirement for everything" **Stares in FAX machine**

[@nulnoh219]

If it ain't broke... Like, the way Japan built those, it's gonna last another century. 😂

[@lillithdv8]

next to the smart 5K tv with all the bells and whistles

[@5at5una]

*stares in most web page.. like for real.. their web design is shit

[@Tnakamura11]

Thank you for all compliments on Japanese food. I like your attitude to food. There is always somebody who takes care of food. There is a shrine at Tsukiji where there was a fish market. They shrine all kinds of fish and eggs. It was like a slaughter house. But Tsukiji workers often visit the shrine to thank life they take. If we need to take life, all we gotta do is make high quality food to make consumers happy. That's their attitude to food. Not all, but I guess many think that way in the Japanese food industry.

[@KcGanjaBoy]

Food wars arc @trashtaste 93%, Monk, certified Japanese person and Meileen (sorry idc how to spell that name) All 4 of them choose a dish they like the most and cook it for each other

[@reikisano4542]

It's Meilyne btw.

[@rafaelkondo6108]

Dude , I really don't know how they could not talk about Takoyaki. It's a so good and it's cheap .

[@JaHaRBrink]

Okonomiyaki is a flat takoyaki basically

[@drzerogi]

@@JaHaRBrink Aside from maybe three ingredients, it's completely different. It's like saying spaghetti and udon is "basically" the same.

[@washingmachine4993]

@@JaHaRBrink wtf? No

[@jasmithyantro9680]

@@drzerogi I agree that takoyaki and okonomiyaki are not the same but they aren't as different as spaghetti and udon lol. Like what the other guy said, okonomiyaki is basically a flattened takoyaki except it has cabbage and no octopus but for the most part, the ingredients and the toppings are the same.

[@drzerogi]

@@jasmithyantro9680 Okonomiyaki has pork, noodles and cabbage, and takoyaki has octopus. Their similarities are only that they use the same flour and some of the toppings. Hamburgers and hot dogs both have bread and share some toppings too, and they arn't the same. Go to an Okonomiyaki restaurant/vendor in Osaka or Hiroshima and tell the cook that they're "basically" serving a flattened takoyaki and make peace with their reaction.

[@notesbynor]

"You're saying a lot of shit for someone in slap distance" -Joey the certified Japanese person

[@dread_kaathulhu4903]

I was visiting a friend in Iwaki, and we went to this small little place that you had make a reservation for. It was an unagi restaurant. Dude had a pond out back, went out there, got one, killed it, brought it in and prepped and prepared it. It did take a while since it was a small little spot, but it wasn't bad because we just kickedback, drank some fugu fin nihonshu, and then ate one of the best meals I've ever had in my life.

[@radarrin553]

Talking about unagi reminds me of the time I had musubi with tamago and unagi on top and my sister was like "what are you eating?" and I said "A piece of heaven, that's what." unagi is literally god tier.

[@snobsy2877]

Did you tell her it was eel lol. Those things are so scarryyyy

[@dlz5709]

unagi is so good, probably my favorite japanese food

[@Spartan-sz7km]

The meat is so chewy and delicious man, love that springy taste

[@ammaranuar2544]

Joey getting triggered over okonomiyaki is the most hilarious shit I've ever seen.

[@tkz.2022]

3:14 they are talking about tsukemen but the pic is tsukune

[@tokiomitohsaka7770]

As much as I love okonomiyaki, I would take yakisoba over okonomiyaki any day.

[@Ash_Wen-li]

What about yakisoba *in* your okonmiyaki?

[@deekay13]

@@Ash_Wen-li exactly, why not both?

[@lol-cy9wr]

@@Ash_Wen-li truly a gamer move

[@wrydiculouslionel]

@@deekay13 That's basically Modanyaki

[@deekay13]

@@wrydiculouslionel yep

[@UnagiboyGaming]

yes eat the unagi

[@MuhammadIrfan-oe5su]

Even though I live in Malaysia, i completely agree with how good Unagi is. Like me and my parents tried an unagi sushi and now it's the main thing we order in any japanese restaurant we go here

[@Astran0th]

Whenever I tell someone about Japan, usually a question about food comes up: What actually is "Japanese Food" aside from Sushi and Ramen? Well, there is a lot of japanese foods and most ppl don't know about them. And it's fucking good. I'm a relatively picky eater, but there's so much stuff that just tastes great in Japan.

[@hackit25]

It's true that the food is amazing in Japan. The best French pastries outside of France is in freaking Tokyo, and like everywhere. It's mind-blowing.

[@TheSecretBearWeeb]

You guys manage to put to words so many aspects of my experience there, and I have to thank you for that.

[@sebastiankelar7253]

As a Czech guy who visited Japan I fucking loved the Mosburger chain. Absolutely fucking amazing. Dont get me wrong the Japanese food is absolutely delicious, the ramen, the okonomiyaki, the takoyaki, the katsu curry and all the other stuff. But man.. was I suprised at how good the Mosburgers where. Fucking brilliant.

[@chipmunk2510]

Have they done a segment talking about which beef bowl place is best? I feel like that would be a fun convo.

[@orangenasa]

3:18 certified pogchamp moment

[@jaketheripper7385]

Unagi = freshwater eel (the word for saltwater eel is 'anago'). Within the context of Japanese cuisine the actual name of the dish is 'unagi donburi' or more often just simplified to 'unadon' which is literally just an eel bowl. It's generally quite simple consisting of a bed of white rice topped with nicely grilled fillets of eel that have been prepared in a kabayaki style (essentially just Japanese barbecue, kabayaki is nigh identical to the more ubiquitously known teriyaki). The fillets will often be garnished in a topping preparation composed of dried peppers or fruits/berries with the most traditional approach being a topping consisting of sansho berry peppers that have been dried and crushed/macerated (harvested from a shrub native to Japan, sansho is considered quite similar to the Chinese Szechuan Pepper). Sansho seems to resemble more of a berry than a typical pepper, possessing an appearance akin to the small red berries of the American Holly tree. That said, I have heard of others preparing their unagi/unadon using toppings made from one or more fruits/veggies and aromatics in either dried, preserved, or blended sauce type preperations. Personally I prefer to prepare a sweet and tangy sauce reduction with some fruits or berries and aromatics, then mixing that with some of the tare sauce/marinade from the eel and serving it alongside the dish as an optional topping addition. I'm still working on a method of creating this using the actual tare glaze rather than preparing a more traditional sauce reduction and then combining it with the tare afterward, but every time I've made an attempt it just won't come out quite right... Regardless, the other way tends to work out just fine and creates quite a remarkably sweet and savory optional topping to serve alongside my unadon dish, and it's always been a big hit when I've served it. Admittedly it isn't exactly the most traditional or regionally accurate method of serving such a dish, but I like to experiment and broaden my horizons a bit myself and frankly sansho isn't exactly the most readily available food item here in the Midwestern United States, and even if I do manage to track some down around here it tends to be exceedingly expensive and in a less than convenient form of preparation for my needs... So more often than not it's just less hassle for me to supplement and create a little bit. Besides, is it really so bad to inject a little inspiration and innovation into a dish whether or not it is within the confines of tradition for a particular regional cuisine? I'd say absolutely not but some people are just the most insufferable type of purists who simply do not know how to enjoy themselves, or they otherwise lack the capacity to do so entirely unless they're adhering to a strict code of rules and regulations. Too bad and a damn bloody shame if you ask me.

[@太平洋-z2r]

The season of natural eels is winter, but farmed eels can be eaten all year long.

[@RickyThurd]

0:50 Bro wtf did I just hear lmao

[@CarterPresleyProductions]

8:10 Every character in Food Wars when they eat a single grain of rice

[@anonymous-pt5eb]

Joey woke up and decided to be violent

[@daleykun]

Takoyaki is amazing and the unagi (eel) is really good as well. Here in the uk we have jellied eels that are dreadful but Japan just makes it 👌

[@DustyLizard85]

Was so happy to hear them bring up unagi. That was the food that opened the door for me to japanese cuisine. If anyone reading this knows what else eel sauce is good on, I'm all ears.

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

This is the video I have been waiting for. I don't have enough money to experiment but if y'all got recommendations, I know what to look for. Only Japanese dishes I eat is the basic rice bowls and ramen. Most of my foreign dishes are typical unless someone recommends me. I love recommendations because it takes me somewhere new in terms of exploring food and I don't have so many regrets.

[@Ash_Wen-li]

Buta-Daigaku. Get a butadon. Basically a bacon rice bowl but it's even better than it sounds. And if you like chewy noodles make sure to try udon. Don't shy away from the cold variety if it's summer. It's even better in some ways. And if you aren't too worried about spending a lot, go to a really nice tonkatsu place. Also look up videos on street food in the touristy areas you're gonna go to. There's so many cheap things you can get

[@FamousMadisonTM]

Same, I always eat the same stuff! I always get either ramen, oyakodon, and gyoza

[@RexZShadow]

Didn't have Tsukemen during my trip to Japan but I learn of it afterward in LA and found this really nice place. Went there for lunch so much and I can say I like it better because just has better texture than ramen.

[@yippykiay13]

Japanese curry is SO easy to make, there’s really no need to order it. Even if you’ve never tried Japanese cooking, hell even if you’re not a cook at all, just look up a video on it, or just buy a box of Japanese curry mix and follow the directions, and you’ll have authentic tasting Japanese curry.

[@Sacrypheyes]

even though the first thing i came for was to see sakura in person, food is one of the things that made me come back to japan. okonomiyaki (my favorite one so far had anago in it) is fine but the dishes i always come back to no matter what are unadon, oden, kaisendon, ramen, wagyu (when i can afford it). i find there is so much good food to try out in japan that i often forget to go to a proper sushi before i go back home...

[@CreaArtUwU]

My friend's Dad takes in Japanese foreign exchange students and one time when I went to their house, one of the students made Okonomiyaki and it was so damn good! I wish I could have more 😭 Unagi is also super bomb lol

[@sh1nenkai258]

dons just hits different i feel complete after one

[@parky2492]

I'm a HUGE okonomiyaki stan

[@HotaFinavi]

The biggest thing I learned in Japan was that all meat tastes better when you grill it and put it on a skewer. Yakitori is amazing.

[@soulextracter]

As a Swede, I'm looking forward to try スウェーデンの・ミートボール

[@luk3747]

One of the most aggressive episode of the podcast and the theme is food 🤣 i love these guys

[@somyasood1102]

THEY PRAISED INDIAN FOOD I AM PROUD TO BE AN INDIAN

[@angelcuba733]

1:38 Dude, street food is the best kind of food at least that's how it works here in Peru.

[@mc299.]

"is very expensive, like 60 dollars" Me: laughs in new yorker

[@toromei]

The variety and quality of pastas and curries in Japan is pretty awesome - Japanese style, Italian, Nepalese, Indian...

[@crusador84]

Having eaten eel first as unagi in my childhood, I always had good memories of it. Imagine my disappointment when I came to UK and they prepare their eel as jellied eels. Really? That is the best you could do with this awesome fish?

[@noirekuroraigami2270]

lol they make fun of people who eat eels

[@hayatehisashi5394]

everyone gangsta till joey defends Okonomiyaki

[@groofay]

Between Trash Taste and Unus Annus, I sometimes can't tell which KZbin crossover channel will result in KZbinr on KZbinr homicide first.

[@zaimanity8893]

Less than two months left for Unus Annus.

[@groofay]

@@zaimanity8893 So they have a quota to fill.

[@iZaYa_DeLaR]

I remember when I was little the first time I tried Unagi outside a Japanese family owned supermarket in mid June, my god if only I can go back and experience that again.

[@haileygalbraith6260]

I think we all know “hits different” is the official slogan for this podcast

[@Landevin]

Also "with attitude"

[@itsyourgirlaly8718]

Visiting Japan would be like episodes of Food Wars to me. I can feel it. All the delicious food.

[@amajikicryinganimejesusva675]

8:10 Dont lie you rewatched this scene a couple of times lmao

[@urugly5118]

nah u gay

[@eji]

Mexican food in japan was just OK, definitely not S tier compared to legit mexican food. Also, their pizzas are hit or miss... but for all other food types, yeah their quality is excellent.

[@Loansome_]

I think this clip finally got me to start food wars. I need to find some good japanese food, some of the things they mentioned here sound really good.

[@SSKACG]

Unagi is not summer food. They advertise as such because quality of unagis are at the lowest during summer. It's for sales

[@hisagi_shuhei5581]

Guys i'm a German with Pakistani father who's often been to France. Thus i have eaten A LOT of curries even around the world but Japanese Curry really hits different. As for the French part: The way the French Style Japanese bakerys they have are straight up amazing. They took what they appreciated from other nations dishes and perfected them.

[@artymeiser]

Connor's face then our Anime Man nearly drops his glass. Priceless

[@lincolnbeckett8791]

I wish this episode existed when I was still in Japan 😭 This was so interesting and I feel like I barely had any really good Japanese food. And all the food I did have was amazing!

[@89emeza]

Either this podcast is hella long. Or you guys drink wine every podcast... and I like it.

[@jasongu508]

ah yes unagi pinnacle fish cuisine imo, texture and flavour is just heavenly

[@jackieronaldwayerston6723]

_Different Hits Japan in Food._

[@barrybondz9650]

Joey saying “ Finna” 😂😂😂

[@inuygoku]

I would have straight up slapped them Joey, Okonomiyaki is amazing. All food in Japan is straight up better than anywhere else I have been. I think another big underrated thing in Japan is ice cream and their flavors for it. S-Tier: Udon Tsukemen Japanese Curry Soba Tonkatsu Oden Mochi Chawanmushi Taiyaki Nikuman Yaki Imo Korokke Nikujaga God there is so many I think of right now. But, can't place the name. This is of course outside of things like Donburi, Ramen, Sushi, Yakisoba. Also, being able to eat a specialty of that area during a certain time of the year. Things on New years or Summer in an area are something you don't want to pass up on either I feel.

[@algomoo2]

I have tasted eel in Canada and it’s by far my favourite in Canada so I can only imagine what it taste like in Japan

[@ghostfox8550]

I love a good Unagi dan. One of the few dishes where I have no issue eating for dinner at night as a hot dish and finishing in the morning as a cold dish.

[@Tommi414]

Di British people think that everyone in Europe is like them?

[@helenemaja0912]

Yes, basically

[@warcrafthumanlord]

I don't know about Japan, but here in Europe, it's almost a golden rule. The more hidden and inconspicuous the restaurant the better the food. A restaurant right next to some landmark or near the road is probably going to taste average at best, sometimes bad and cost a lot and the people eating there will be mostly travelers. But go 3-4 streets away, side-step into a small street, continue a few steps and you will find this small shack, very modest looking, that is filled with the brim with locals and serving god tier food at 1/3 or 1/4 of the price of that other landmark restaurant. PS. Of course it's not 100% accurate but in more cases than not this has been my personal experience...

[@shyrory]

I've only been to japan for a couple of months over a couple of years of my life. But oh my fucking god the food is so good and if you go to Hakodate, you have to try Lucky Pierrot. Get the best cheeseburger you'll try in your life.

[@Necrodermis]

I think the thing with the Japanese is especially when it comes down to things involving customer service and hospitality is that they compete against their personal selves and to do the job correct and if possible better than before. My mother was like and same with everyone else on that side of the pond. They pretty much have a mentality of get shit done right but don't let mistakes weigh them down and just push to keep doing their job to the best of their abilities. Its nothing magical its just they're a very determined and in a non toxic war a competitive people.

[@mat2468xk]

8:11 - When the yaoi in Japan hits different.

[@dragonballfan9896]

0:14 when someone says naruto isn’t the best anime and naruto fan reacts

[@jonahanno6854]

Unagi-don is 100% one of my favourite foods EVER

[@ARYANJCE]

I swear I don’t know these dudes private channels, but this is such an interesting listen mad fire podcast

[@xenogears4398]

I love fresh water unagi, that shit is definitely elder god tier.

[@coolbeanies11]

3:13 “tsukemen is one” *shows tsukune(???)*