How a Japanese Chef Turns a Whole Fish Into 6 Dishes | Handcrafted | Bon Appétit

Japanese chef Yuji Haraguchi, owner of OKONOMI // YUJI Ramen in New York, demonstrates how he butchers an entire kampachi and transforms it into six varied dishes.
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[@no332]

That scaling technique was insane.

[@stevenagy7152]

Seriously!

[@willcookmakeup]

Truly. His level of precision is out of this world. Japanese techniques are always the best and perfect. All the videos we've seen featuring chefs exhibit this. I'd honestly say Japanese cuisine is arguably more technical than classic French

[@Zargon2854]

French cuisine always seems to focus on the chemistry of food, whereas japanese focuses on perfecting the e4xperience of eating, technical skill, and respect for the ingredients@@willcookmakeup

[@borisnathanael6297]

ikr at first i was like "hmmm maybe i can learn a thing or two" and then i was like "yeah no way i can pull that off"

[@kujojotaro4904]

@@willcookmakeupno the sukibiki technique is actually very easy and requires just very basic knife skills. I have done it numerous times already and it’s extremely simple. I would assume you don’t cook often if you consider this hard lol 😂

[@JustLilGecko]

Such respect for the animal. Nothing wasted, everything done with care.

[@timngim583]

That's how Asians eat. We don't wanna waste whole animal

[@SalimanZamani20]

and that's why I respect Asians and since you say we that means you are an Asian, I respect you. @@timngim583

[@HAHb-zc2dp]

Yer a kweer.

[@HAHb-zc2dp]

​@@timngim583it's how Americans eat as well...chicken nuggets,hot dogs,etc.nothing wasted. Even beats the slants

[@lwoklidfr]

@@timngim583 you know calling them Japnese is not really that hard you know? because saying Asians means that you are generalizing it but not all Asians are like that, unless the only Asian in your dictionary are only Chinese, Koreans, and Japanese.

[@AntiTheory]

This isn't just cooking, it's artistry. Everything looks delicious.

[@stevecase6168]

"my business practice of not wasting any of the fish..." I'm sold!

[@AustinJinLee]

Chef Yuji never ceases to amaze me. His sukibiki technique is quite unmatched lol.

[@johnjones9065]

Never forget what Japan did on 12-07-1941-

[@bannlong7764]

@@johnjones9065so?

[@johnjones9065]

@@bannlong7764 your mother should've swallowed you

[@theorangeoof926]

@@johnjones9065That tragedy has no relevance in a freaking fish cooking video, and it was made up with the defeat of Imperial Japan.

[@mjmj3658]

It's cutting fish. Americans are just sloppy.

[@ArielK1987]

Not sure whats more amazing. The chef's butchery skills or their cooking skills.

[@tcrmn]

His skills. There's one of him.

[@moonlightboiii]

You can watch more of him in Epicurious

[@rynn3363]

@@tcrmnhe’s not saying their as in plural just a non assuming pronoun

[@jennifer__e]

⁠@@TheDeisasorisingular they exists, so your statement implies don’t know basic grammar

[@yatzibe]

@@TheDeisasori how about you just focus on the delicious food lol

[@dmandal.jaalcar]

Japanese culinary practices never fail to leave me awestruck : each and everything this gentleman is doing is an action of art. 🙏🙏🙏

[@johnjones9065]

Remember December 1941

[@bwnzix]

@@johnjones9065i wasnt even alive!

[@Phoenixz33]

You could pioneer a Sushi Lo-Fi genre with this, just make a version with half-volume narration and loop it for 10 hours.

[@teardrop720]

Japanese cuisine, technique, and presentation are on another level. Never ceases to amaze.

[@pamfan221]

This is how recipes should be -- showing creative ways to make do with whatever you have, not something you have to go out to the market specifically to buy.

[@sexuallyactivetoyotaprius3454]

My mouth started watering the second he took the blowtorch to the tuna and didn't stop watering the rest of the video. This was an amazing demo!

[@iamheretogetwooshed3935]

Tuna?

[@Pammellam]

Kanpachi/カンパチ（間八、勘八、Latin name: Seriola dumerili ） yellowtail or amberjack

[@143685753ton22y]

there are so many dimensions to his craft. so beautiful. pure mastery.

[@aafsterlife9647]

Can't believe how many incredible series live on this channel now! So much to learn and think about. Thank you for the superb content 👍🏼

[@conflictedlizard9612]

He has such a nice laugh too! I love when people are clearly enjoying what they do

[@IanGacek]

this was insanely impressive. well done, Yuji!

[@zonmisty1231]

I thought that I would be fine watching a food video after a meal, this made me hungry again Everything looks delicious

[@Jefuslives]

The umeboshi and kinome on the nigiri are the perfect finishing touches. Lovely!

[@doughylkema2920]

The skill of his artistry is amazing.

[@mrmistyeye7076]

I checked if I liked the video like 10 times, once it's not enough for this video. Simply beautiful

[@byronmillanicia3384]

The no waste goal!!! works everywhere, I'm a painter per trade and do other construction related jobs, always try to keep waste to the minimum. the way to go in any type of business.

[@hghrmnds816]

Idc I love how in depth asians go when cooking. Makes everything so much more meaningful and tasty, nothin like a slow prepared Asian dish. The most respectful and meticulous preparation

[@stevenpatsatsis4060]

Amazing.... Absolutely Incredible the Technique

[@dub3dude]

Thoroughly enjoyed this. Thanks.

[@mabethacedrickpila451]

This video took me back to my trip to Japan! Amazing culinary techniques and flavour! Thank you

[@aishiame3113]

Wow, the way of your cooking was so smooth and also your English . Thank you.

[@littleredsubmarine]

Like slicing through butter. So satisfying.

[@gab.lab.martins]

I'm most impressed with the fact that all the courses are kasher, especially to someone who's S&P like myself (Spanish & Portuguese minhag, we mix meat and fish). Very rare fore Asian food.

[@ChadWilson]

This is high level art.

[@brendanjackson2416]

Very well done. Thanks for sharing both technique and recipie.

[@dansonbranson]

Chef Yuji!! He is always such a delight to watch and listen to. A wonderful, respectful butcher, and just a crackerjack chef on top of it. I like to think I could eat something he's made, someday.

[@balamstudios]

One of the best educational and informative videos I've seen in youtube in a long time

[@EmilyVioletMarie]

I love these videos, I love when yuji is on this channel!

[@Evil.Totoro]

His skills are insane. So technical, yet artistic and respectful to the fish.

[@iAmMrMarch]

this is wayyyyy more than food. every part if this video is incredible

[@EricMukanzi]

Great to watch chef. Thank you!

[@johnheaney6383]

Wonderful! Thank you for sharing your art!

[@radionuipek7976]

omg that was so beautiful, i was watching in awe all of the time.... i gotta do it myself!!!

[@violettracey]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@Zukos.Honor.]

This was a masterful treat to watch! 🖤👏

[@james97531]

Thank you for making this for us. To me, these skills are never seen. The cutting is like magic, but after watching and listening to you I'll also become a magician.

[@RayMak]

Truly an art

[@NS-py9cw]

My mind is blown! The precision and beauty! Mindboggling! My compliments to the chef!🎉

[@Bevity]

Such finesse.

[@NinjaNuggets21]

Beautiful prep. ❤

[@yuoanmiguelreyes1094]

Is it me or are most of us here just to watch the amazing cooking and cutting and not cook ourselves

[@dxcheong]

everything looked absolutely delicious. I have a soft spot for collars though and those looked unreal.

[@user-of7vf2vl2x]

This is amazing!

Brilliant video.

[@user-wm1xi5ct1q]

Amazing

[@kinglydone6785]

Very Technical but approachable well done chef

[@TheBorgey]

We need more of these, great video!

[@USDAselect]

Masterful

[@LukeQuinn-vq9tf]

THIS IS AWESOME

[@evoramaisthompson]

Loved watching your video👍

[@tmackie1694]

Wonderful!

[@JohnnyFiction]

Incredible

[@Creepo_J]

He makes this look so easy

[@liemh9290]

This is ART.

[@mathewsotieno1422]

Art in gastronomy ❤

[@YingofDarkness]

Awesome video!

[@miguelherce5281]

Extraordinary!

[@EC-gq4xx]

Very skillful !

[@timothyistianto1316]

this is ART!!!

[@AnnapolisGirly]

Amazing, I thought I could filet a fish but these are skills!

[@mathewsotieno1422]

This is Art ❤

[@user-np3qw1ze3b]

All look delicious

[@solidkingcobra]

It's like an art piece.

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Love your content 😊😊😊

[@lsamoa]

I'm in awe

[@richardphilipbugaoisan2450]

nice and clean

[@hit-the-road]

An artist!

[@meaghanheck7066]

He's got skillz 👏

[@byronmillanicia3384]

I only cook for my family (wife, my son only drink milk, I helped his mother make it a few times), really nice ideas for next time I have a family of my own. 🙏🙏🙏

[@fractode]

Inspirational ! 👍

[@danielbogin]

Mind blown 💥

[@vitaaviandhono2506]

That is the cleanest fish breakdown I've ever seen! I need a series where this guy just take different kinds of fishes and use every part to create amazing dishes much like this one 🖤🖤

[@koldyn2193]

awesome!

[@doncsay]

japapanise cuisine is next level, love that stuff :)

[@lesliemkn]

Oh wow I would love to try that scaling technique.

[@MrZabao]

Helps to believe in humanity ❤

[@nikkotommymizuno4307]

Kampachi is my favorite fish!😍

[@akeno6752]

That scaling looks like something out of food wars what the heck was that. So perfect

[@Echo_Rin]

Im allergic to pretty much all seafood and hate the rest... this is still such an amazing art. I wish i could learn it without dying

[@HauptmanNase]

Top show !!!

[@coolguy9651]

0:57 i almost fell out of my chair. dom dom yes yes

[@Chef_Lada63M]

🤩wow

[@wanmuhammadikmalbinmohdhas9861]

Even the fish look amazed the whole time

[@NBNatureTrailvan]

Woah - never knew what was in Branstons Pickle!! And your friends seemed to love it!! Maybe they will grow to love Marmite too Dara 😃😃.

[@nessa6248]

The Japanese manage to make everything so 'artsy'. The dishes look amazing.

[@frankyang7958]

Bravo 👏

[@georgewashington4914]

It always fascinates me how artistic the way of cooking in japan is. Beautyful to watch ancient art very humbling😞👺👹

[@JacobLayan]

looks delicious and nutritious

[@chiefkeef74]

That ramen looks so divine

[@cxrsed9177]

Bro spritual pressure off the charts to slice Kenpachi like that

[@irfanmaruf7617]

Cheff: its based on my business philosophy, No Waste Also next scond: LET'S REMOVE ALL THE FINS

[@hedoesntseeu]

i love so fish much , i am so hungry watching this 🤤🤤🤤😍😍😍😍 i wanna enjoy such delicacy ! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@capone_rd_809]

Watching this while eating Japanese food 😋😋

[@Lantec1000]

Those gloves are pretty awesome. The rice didn't stick to his hands at all.

[@pul0y]

Lees and fish are such a classic East and Southeast Asian combo. Should always give it a try when you're in a wine-producing region which also happens to be by the sea in Asia.

[@MightyMirk]

Japanese are so superior... technique, skill, passion... simply amazing 👏