How to eat Sushi on Sushi Counter by Michelin Sushi Chef

[@heqitao]

My grandmother was very firm about correct table manners and etiquette. It was one of the biggest compliments I ever received when she said that I had the best table manners in the family. Manners are about respect for your surroundings and the other people you are sharing time with. While they differ from place to place, the theme of having consideration for others is constant. Some customs may seems silly to the uninitiated, but it is never foolish to show the proper level of respect. Thank you for sharing Master Chef.

[@davidwillis5396]

Hi I'm a 60 year old Australian & although don't sleep Japanese my children & grand children do. I love the culture & manners you portray at your restraunt & enjoy the vidio very much. I look forward to many more from you

[@justme9723]

I feel like the chef is the customer and the customer is the employee 😂😂😂

[@estrafalario5612]

Indeed, that's the feeling I get from this video.

[@Rickettsia505]

I love eating with my fingers, love a quiet restaurant, and love the chef's hair.

[@mm-yt8sf]

general rule: do not offend the guy with all the knives

[@DeathRowMakaveli]

This chef was very professional and respectful! 👏 And the sushi he served looked fantastic and royal. I would be honored to try the food he makes 🙏

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

Thanks a lot ;)

[@P90dawg]

Many thanks! I was not aware that the Sushi Chef prefers that customers consume sushi using fingers rather than chopsticks. I was under the impression that using chopsticks showed my respect and willingness to play along with how sushi should be eaten. Thank you for explaining why using fingers reveals what the item feels like, something I would completely miss by using chopsticks.

[@mrbxv]

Japanese cultures is unlike everywhere else. Respect is so important and I can appreciate these points they are pointing out. You may not agree with the degree of strictness they are encouraging, but I think the experience they are hoping to create involves customers to really appreciate the amount of care they put into their service.

[@yesyesleung222]

Every restaurant has its own rules. In general when I go to an upmarket sushi restaurant, I will not wear heavy cologne or perfume, will set my mobile phone to mute, will not talk loud, will finish every dish served, will thank the chef or chefs and staff, and more importantly will bring my credit card and do not fart. I never took off my watch and I did not find other patrons did that and I only put my phone on the bench but nothing else.

[@mikeb.7722]

Take off watch so you don't bang it in to stuff on the table/counter

[@mdiaz9098]

I took my watch off for courtesy, but eating sushi that was rice with ringers is a must

[@Robespierre-lI]

You are speaking about being in Japan, right?

[@Spyduck]

I think what some people fail to understand is that, in some restaurants, you're paying for the experience that comes with the food, and this is especially so for omakase. Sometimes, this comes in the form of interaction with the chef, and their style of entertainment while introducing, cooking or serving food. You're doing your ownself a disservice if you let your social media needs take priority.

[@1dash133]

Every region has it's own customs. For example, the chef in this video was taught that sushi should not be manipulated with chopsticks (that prohibition is not customary in many locations). The one binding element is a show of respect. Do things respectfully and every rookie mistake you make can be forgiven.

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

Thank you for watching the video again! In this episode, we'll show you how to act properly in a Sushi restaurant and some points to be careful about. 🍣 There are some things that are similar to Japanese culture, so please take a look before you eat at a sushi restaurant! :) Thanks,

[@jeffreyschmidt3997]

Very interesting to learn about Japanese/sushi restaurant culture. Thank you for sharing and particularly for explaining the reason/logic behind these customs! 🙏🏼

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

Happy to be your help! There are many other manners and customs in Japan that many people consider important. 🍣 And we add more information for the detailed explanation of eating Sushi on the description! Please check then out as well! ✨ Thanks,

[@MrMarco779]

I really think this rules of etiquette should apply to most restaurants 🤔 thanks for opening my mind towards this subject. I really appreciate it 🙏

[@gabrielcalebchua6474]

amazing video on japanese culture! thank you for sharing. you are a hero mr. chef san.

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

Thank you, sir! We look forward to meeting you!

[@Mkail00]

Every culture has its own way of etiquette at the table. Learning these habits shows respect and understanding of others. Think of table manners like traffic rules. They may be different in each country, but they keep everything running smoothly. Let’s keep it simple.

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

Mkail00-san Superb! Thanks for watching!

[@PixelationMusic]

I'm starting to eat more sushi. I've never been good with chopsticks, so I always eat it with my hands. Good to know I've accidentally been enjoying sushi the correct way this whole time!

[@sarahal_saady6049]

I loved this video , very helpful. Thank you chef ❤

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

Thanks for always supporting our channel! :) And we have some important information to announce. We are about to release structured content on Udemy in January 2022. This will help you make professional Sushi from the beginning! 🍣 If you're at all interested, check out the description and sign up for our Newsletter! asp.jcity.co.jp/FORM/?UserID=33cheers&formid=303 Thanks,

[@cjoneillj]

Lived in Japan for 5 years and ate like a king. Even so I learned a couple things from this video and I thank you for that. 🙌🏼 These are not arbitrary rules, these are rules so everyone can have a good experience. 👍🏼

[@SevenDeMagnus]

I'll do this God bless sashimi & sushi inventors.

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

Amazing!!! 😋🍣

[@SevenDeMagnus]

@@samuraisushispirits2151 You're welcome. Inspired by the chefs, japan, japan and their whetstones, sharpening videos, I bought my very first whetstone, new old stock King Deluxe 1200 (it has a little chip on the side), I'd like to ask if I could use it and submerge it in water eve with the sticker on it, I'd like to keep the sticker on for some reason. I will use the other side anyway but will the sticker affect the quality of the water, should I remove it? Also, what sandpaper grit should I use to kind of repair the little chip on the side/edge? Other whetstone recommendations are welcome. Thank you. I was tempted to buy the cheapest japanese brand (called Sato someone said it's Made in Japan but I don't know) for only about. US$1.75 but I opted for King brand I hope that's a good whetstone brand. God bless.

[@vascovalente3929]

About the watch…the way polite people eat in Europe, the elbows are touching the border of the table( not ON THE TABLE ) so the top half of the arms are never down, so that risk does not exists.

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

Thanks for sharing!! Can be flexible and change your mindset depending on the situation.

[@mydreamhawaii]

Thank you very much for guide! Where is your restaurant in Japan? Kind Regards

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

Sorry for the late reply! My restaurant is located in Kyushu, an area in the west of Japan! My restaurant: Sushi Yamasa Address: 3F RIN FIRST 4-4 Nishinakasu Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka-ken 810-0002 Japan We look forward to meeting you! :)

[@TWCY]

Thank you so much to let us know the etiquette of enjoying sushi & sashimi in the restaurant, especially on the sushi counter. 🙏🙏👍👍

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

TWCY-san, thanks for watching!! Hope you'll have wonderful Sushi experience ;)

[@reynaldomcwhiskey6689]

Thank you Sir, 🙏 i learned a lot. this was very helpful…

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

You bet!! Thanks for leaving such a nice comment🍣💙

[@x1dl]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video it was very helpful

[@salem9862]

I wasn't going to post, but seeing that you are still answering comments changed my mind; I would like to show some appreciation. I learned a lot through your video; And apologize for all those uneducated comments... I'm terribly ashemed by them.

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

salem9862-san Thanks for taking the time to watch my video and beautiful comments. We respect the ideas of others and understand that we will get disagreements! I am very glad that we were able to help you to think about that. Thank you for watching!:)

[@potatopanda4079]

Where are the napkins and drinks? Can't you drink water or another beverage when eating Sushi?

[@MrSteve280]

I noticed the customer had a small cloth (wet?) to wipe his fingers between eating sushi. I haven't seen this in restaurants in the US. Is this something I should ask for?

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

This is called "Oshibori" and is found in Japan and some Asian countries. In the US & European countries, there are instead napkins for wiping the mouth during meals and finger bowls for washing dirty hands during meals. I looked it up, and "hands are already washed before arriving at the table" is likely a requirement in such countries. The world of food culture is very interesting!

[@MrSteve280]

@@samuraisushispirits2151 Agreed - food culture is every bit as fascinating as social culture. I hope it doesn't succumb to too much "fusion". Thank you.

[@idid1866]

You may be going to a cheap spot...I have experienced those places too!

[@l.l.2463]

Back in the 80's I went to a sushi bar in Portland, Oregon. The owner/proprietor/chef was Japanese and his co-owner/hostess/wife was American European. The room was full of Japanese antiques and had a gong that was to be tapped upon entrance with the number in your party. The hot/moist towels were a wonderful complement to the pre-meal anticipation - and it was not just about clean hands. I can't explain it. I was so sad when I took friends there last year and found that they had done away with the little towels. :(

[@ccwnoob4393]

HA! i always KNEW it was ok to dunk it into a soy-sauce-wasabi paste! that's why it's ok to eat it with a spoon sometimes because it will gently come apart as you dunk it and swirl it around. the excess wasabi will often bring tears to your eyes which a sign of great respect to the sushi maker.

[@zaaa82]

Thank you for sharing knowledges . Keep it up and looking forward your next

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

Zaiwa Jin-san Thanks for the great comment! Encouraged by your feedback, we'll continue to work hard to present unique videos in the future!🍣✨

[@theodosios2615]

Also, don't ask if they have any ketchup!

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

That’s right, sir! 😂

[@wladyslawaaron1443]

Obviously, everyone know that the BBQ sauce works much better 😂

[@rl7880]

Interesting fact, these are the same rules which should be followed at KFC.

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

Thanks for watching!

[@tokohawe77]

Nice. What about when using soy sauce & wasabi & ginger? I like eating them all together lol

[@jeffwentworth3930]

Only dip the fish in the soy sauce, not the rice, add just a little Wasabi to the sushi, and the ginger is to cleanse the pallet between different types.

[@kukkapurkkiteam]

haram

[@Sc9cvsd]

At these places the chef adds the soy sauce and other extras to the sushi. They typically dont give you soy sauce to dip unless they think that part of the meal needs it, like the sashimi plate may come with soy sauce. They dont give you a platter of soy sauce, ginger and fake wasabi at the start the a regular sushi place would. If you ask they'll give it to you but will say they dont recommend eating like that.

[@BetterIdeas.]

These suggestions are common courtesy. They are applicable to many other situations. And yes, a watch can scratch wood--this is a good observation when sitting at any nice table. My only issue is eating with hands. This is not always a good hygienic choice -- the mouth detects and appreciates the sushi temperature.

[@brunotravelchannel]

for the nigiri best method is fish side first so it hits your tongue.

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

DJWario-san, Thank you for the great comment! As you said earlier, eating the fish first gives you a unique feeling of unity with the Sushi Rice, which is very tasty!🍣 Thanks,

[@MasterXniper]

Yes it's true. I love eating using my fingers, but I have not tried sushi yet.

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

Thanks! Hope you have great experience ;) ✨

[@luphone2781]

I was expecting you to mention that if someone wants soy sauce, to dip only a portion of the fish itself and not the rice part. Was one of the faux pas I myself originally did when first eating sushi. Didn't know about taking off the Watch part but I should've as that's just common sense and respect. How do you feel about people who actually prefer (due to taste preference) to dunk their entire piece, rice included, into soy sauce rather then dip? Is it a "I don't care" situation or is it a "I'm secretly disappointed" situation?

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

Lu Phone-san Indeed, that is a well-known fact. But we presented not only the culture of Sushi, but also the way of thinking of Japanese chefs. :) We know it's difficult to decide how customers should eat. When people enjoy their dinning at the same restaurant, we'd hope they would respect the style the restaurant has there. Thanks,

[@luphone2781]

@@samuraisushispirits2151 Mood

[@quernalt]

What about using soy sauce and wasabi?

[@elcasho]

The chef will add wasabi when appropriate, usually non available for you. Soy, just dip the seafood bit in a little bit

[@MrHaggyy]

This is interessting. Very different to Germany. Tablecloth protect the furniture, so you would keep you watch. But it is common to handover you cloath or other things you don't want to bring to the table. Bread is the only thing you eat with your fingers, for everything else we have dishes. For some dishes, like fish or steak, you get specific knives or forks. Our dishes are usually so hot you want to wait a little bit. Pictures are also not common, but you can definetly make some. It's not a rule, but most people would take their phone away. We like to have business meetings, a group of friends, or some planing you might do with a partner at a dinner. So they will be louder. The famous Biergarten, Gasthof or Festzelt might infact be very loud for foreign people. Putting your wallet on the table is a common sign for waiters, that you want to pay. It's not so much a thing with the phone, but the waiter may expect you to pay if it's next to an empty plate. It was also interesting to me that you flip the sushi to dip it in sauce. You wouldn't flip a fork as everything would fall off. Thanks for the insight.

[@dannycarlow8204]

If you are supposed to eat it right away, there should be no time for pictures.

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

Perfect!!! 😋🍣

[@parrotletsrunearth1173]

These are all great rules and THEY DO APPLY to all upper end establishments.

[@crabcakes4194]

Thank you Michelin 5 star chef 👩‍🍳

[@gabrielj.negrontroche4188]

Wait what!? Eating with your fingers is the right way? I didn’t know that

[@MPC-dude]

What about the rules of having small children with you during the experience?

[@Lokesvararaja]

Children can also follow all the rules without problem right?

[@audionote58]

@@LokesvararajaNot really. Depends on their age.

[@allangianferante7535]

Thank for an excellent video!

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

Allan Gianferante-san So glad to hear that! Thanks for the wonderful comment! :)

[@WardDorrity]

I have always appreciated the aesthetic and the good manners of the sushi experience. It is a welcome relief from an often rude and unpleasant world.

[@travelthaicinematic5861]

Can you make a video about “What do you need to prepare before making sushi?” How many things that we need to have before making sushi like professional?” And position of all the tools that we need to use Im a beginner Take long time to prepare alway forgot this and that 😭 actually thier is so many that i wanna ask such as “How to the hold the Knife propaly” Thank you for making such a helpful videos

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

We're happy to be your help!And thank you for the requests for us. :) We will introduce professional tools in the upcoming videos. And of course, we will keep updating the info about knives! We hope you enjoy the next few posts. Thanks,

[@mmdm7445]

Do you also take off your wedding rings?

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

Monique Doucette Moody-san The important point here is that we're not trying to force you to take anything important away. We think chefs will be pleased if you show thoughtfulness only while eating the food! Thanks,

[@mmdm7445]

@@samuraisushispirits2151 I’d be happy to take off whatever would honor the chef.

[@alpacalipsprofit9610]

@@mmdm7445 sound like my ex

[@cheng69]

饮食文化的确很重要，但却不能过于执着追求却忽略了客户自身感受。就好像和同事聚餐吃饭，食物固然丰盛，但人人循规蹈矩，反而不如在家里面惬意自在。仅仅是一个对比。

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

Thanks for the great comments! Indeed, offering comfortable space and pleasant time for customers is one of the most important tasks for Sushi Chef. In order not to ignore the feelings of customers, Chef believes that it is important for customers to be considerate of each other and create a better space. We will try to create contents that are better and more interesting. Thanks,

[@marksprecher7872]

thank you Sir

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

Thank you very much! Please come back and watch another one of my videos.

[@SewFrancine6120]

Wishing you the very happiest of Christmas with much growth for your channel. Good health and prosperity in 2022

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

Francine Levine-san Thanks for your comment, Chef Tetsu's restaurant had a lot of customers last year and thanks to your comment we are going to have a great year!✨🍣 We hope you will check out our videos!! :)

[@dabmane]

What is proper bathroom etiquette at sushi restaurant?

[@PhilipPatterson-yf1mb]

If you have chopsticks, place correctly on holder. Politely excuse yourself to the chef. Quietly step off your seat. Using both hands, clutch your buttocks. Proceed to run with high knees to the bathroom while shouting the name of your lord and saviour. Make Gojira proud.

[@fdama]

@@PhilipPatterson-yf1mb politely excuse yourself to the chef??? Is the chef your customer or are you?

[@mintgardener]

I’m going to seem so informed when I take off my watch lol

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

mint gardener-san Definitely! Most Chefs would be happy to know just a few of the tips here.:) We hope you have a wonderful restaurant experience! Thanks,

[@Omonohoshi]

So interesting. These are ALL things I learned growing up (Okinawan so Asian manners). Well, except the chopsticks. We were told Never to take anything with our hands...(kids, dirty hands, even if we "washed" them. lol) So that is understandable now. :D

[@turblijura]

Did not know about watch. Will know it now.

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

Thanks for watching :) We'll also improve our service!

[@Madcowe]

​@@samuraisushispirits2151 Love your attitude. I already wanted to travel to japan some day but now I need to check out your restaurant when I do, could you share any details? :) Can give you my email too if convenient

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

@@Madcowe Thanks for your comment, Chef Tetsu's restaurant is located here. [Reservations / Inquiries] 092-715-3600 3F RIN FIRST, 4-4 Nishinakasu, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka, 810-0002, Japan [Business Hours] [Lunch] 12:00-14:00 (Reservations up to the day before) [Night] 18:00-23:00 [Regular holiday] * Irregular holiday (please check by phone) You can also meet Chef Sushi if you contact the restaurant!

[@BB-iq4su]

This reminds of the rules we had at family lamb roast.

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

Wow! Thanks for watching and sharing your sweet memories! :)

[@bridgetsheils1407]

I didn't know that there were so many rules involved.

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

Thank you for your comment! What is important to each store is different, so please explore the Sushi world :)

[@brandonman94]

The tough-guy-isms in this comment section are hilarious. No wonder we have such a bad reputation when we travel abroad. Don't get me wrong, I like America and how we do things. But, I thought this was really interesting, and demonstrates that the Japanese approach life from a completely different angle and there's nothing wrong with that. And it's good to know in case we ever go there. Just think how weirded out you'd be if a Japanese person came to America to eat Fried Chicken or something, took their watch off the table, and followed all these rules. It would feel really foreign. Following these guidelines is like them following ours to not make an ordeal of their presence. Be a good representative of our country when you go abroad, ffs.

[@aanchalchhetri2953]

すごく勉強になりました。どうもありがとうございます 日本で色々寿司屋さんで行っていたけど外国人でお箸を使えるのは難しくて、お寿司の味よりお箸に中心してしまった。 質問ですが指輪はどうするんですか。それも外すんですか。

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

ありがとうございます。 It's true that eating with only chopsticks is a uniquely Japanese culture, so it's especially difficult to eat soft Sushi. 🍣 指輪 is fine, as long as the decorations are not too large and will not damage the interior. :)

[@musicfan1517]

Chopsticks to eat sushi not OK? (Makes no sense!)Lots of people forget to wash their hands before eating. Even if they do, Fingers and palms get germs quickly from touching dirty things...Pants, watch, iPhone, chair (customers have been sitting on subway train seats, car seats, taxi seats, underside of the counter etc.. during the day!) NOT trying to be mean, just pointing out why I and many other people prefer to eat sushi with chopsticks. The sushi and restaurant looks fabulous, btw.. Obviously top quality. 🍣🍣😋

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

Thanks for the GREAT comments! It is true that eating with our hands is not particularly hygienic in some aspects, and some people may forget to wash their hands. For those people, Sushi Restaurant prepares wet wipes (called "Oshibori" or Yubifuki) like 2:50 ! We will make Japanese cultural contents more accessible to everyone. 🍣 Please check them out! Thanks, :)

[@PeterParker-jm4dc]

Be cleaner, when i eat at the restaurant i wash my hands before it starts and do not touch my pants or iphone. I eat and concentrate on food.

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

@@PeterParker-jm4dc Thanks for the great support! Of course, the restaurants also take care of their own hygiene in making Sushi and getting customers to cooperate with them. One of our goals is to make as many people enjoying Sushi as possible, so we created this video. Please let us know any requests or questions you would like to know! Thanks,

[@SamSamWiseman]

If you think about it, all the rules are actually very logical. Still pretty tough stuff. For a European, for example. Respect tho.🙏

[@JasonSpielberg]

"Excuse me chef, but do you mind if my friend takes a picture of me planking on the sushi before I eat it?"

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

It's a special situation, but it may be OK with your friend's approval.

[@Юлиус-п6ц]

Chef make it using its bare hand, so you enjoy it with bare hand. :)

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

Amazing! Thanks a lot :)

[@Юлиус-п6ц]

@@samuraisushispirits2151 My pleasure, Chef. ;)

[@n4bjb]

Good advice... especially in the States...

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

Brian Bodnar-san Thanks for checking out our videos!! 🍣 Not only in the U.S. but also in Japan, if you have a chance to visit a Sushi Restaurant, please remember the points we covered here! Thanks,

[@kristinestortroen7253]

Do you take your wedding ring off too?

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

This video is intended to share the culture and is not mandatory. If it is something you love, you don't necessarily have to take it. Thank you for your comment!

[@180mph9]

Greet the sushi master first thing.

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

True! Thanks;)

[@pinkyjohns5198]

I learned to eat sushi with my fingers. Years later I saw people using chopsticks, but I never did and still don’t.

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

Thanks for your amazing comment :)

[@-_.._._--_.-.-_-_-_-...-.-]

"Eat it quickly before you feel full, haha! Yes! Now order more!" They've got it down!

[@rwmcgeesr]

Never saw any of this eating Sushi in Tokyo.

[@yesyesleung222]

If the chef worries about a watch or jewellery would damage the bench top or fittings, then what about long sleeve shirts with metal cuff buttons or fashionable metallic baggy pants with chains and big metal zippers. They would be sharper than a watch bands or straps. At the end of the day, only allow T shirts, shorts and slippers would be safe. 😂

[@cdeeze]

Why would the chef feel offended if a customer takes a photo of the dish without asking? I understand it must be cultural, but I want to understand the culture, not just follow their customs blindly.

[@Lokesvararaja]

They want you to ask for permission. It's like u suddenly kiss someone without asking permission.

[@damienchristian26]

You should go to Japan and spend some time there. I love it there

[@TV-el6uj]

it is so endearing how two sided the relationship is expected to be here.Also, as an American, I think it would be exciting if you used a samurai sword to remove the hands of people if they break the rules.

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

Tash V-san What a nice comment! Since cooking is communication, the relationship between the two is also part of it. And wow, the Samurai Sword is your favorite? :) That spirit lives on today! Thanks,

[@TV-el6uj]

@@samuraisushispirits2151 It is what we have in America. Not my favorite, just most exciting.

[@TV-el6uj]

@@samuraisushispirits2151 And thank you for your reply!

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

@@TV-el6uj -san I thought that was a very good point of view! :) You're welcome!

[@zenali1106]

Omg, I hope you have but I have to have Sssussshi 300 day s in year

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

Zen Ali -san Thanks for the nice comments! Yes, Sushi is wonderful for our lives!!🍣 We hope you enjoy our KZbin videos! Thanks,

[@lucasjoneslkj]

Lisa is not a Mexican cooking it or making it

[@jarniwoop]

Thank you for relating these traditions. When I'm in another country I want to abide by the traditions and not offend the local people. I don't want to be the 'Ugly American' that insists his way is the only way, because you miss out on a lot.

[@adamchurvis1]

Thank you for being one of the few Americans who have a strong sense of manners and decency toward others. Your behavior is, unfortunately, all too rare these days.

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

Thanks for your amazing messages :)

[@SevenDeMagnus]

New subscriber here.

[@mikejoubert6529]

Thank you for the information, Chef.

[@mm-yt8sf]

ohh so...don't open your laptop and work on spreadsheets while chef is placing sushi before you 🙂

[@AK-mf4vd]

Every video I see has different guidelines . 😭

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

A K san BIG Thanks for watching our contents!! The rules depend on the Chef's approach, so We hope you enjoy this as an idea! :) Thanks,

[@名無しの権兵衛-z3c]

腕時計は、ローレックスだろうが、スウォッチだろうが、普段身に着けていたら細菌の温床。為になります。

[@fuatkara6080]

Well im turkish and we have a national alcoholic bewerage and everyone is like you should drink it this way that way these are unwritten rules etc. FFS leave the people be they can drink it with more water less water plain with ice without ice (actualy ice has the issue of changing the concentration of the drink top part is soft while the bottom is gets harder to drink that's the only thing ı recommend for the people who experience nausea but whatever) with food without food with meze or not meze ı dont really care. that really makes people sick... In case of the sushi however there can be a method like turning the baklava upside down in order to get the taste better but maybe the guy doesn't want to get his hands dirty ? Or doesnt like soy sauce ? or wasabi ? I believe food should be and can be tailored to the consumer in order to satisfy the customer..

[@realtimeinc2159]

Order a tbone stake or a whooper I think

[@duderdudeedoo1984]

Bruh…..it’s “steak” and “whopper” 🫣

[@realtimeinc2159]

@@duderdudeedoo1984 sorry man was drunk and not native English but then again thanks 👍

[@duderdudeedoo1984]

@@realtimeinc2159 😎😎😎

[@andreasbaumann]

Do not dip the rice bottom (shari) in soya sauce. Dip the fish (neta) in it. And place the piece of sushi upside down (fish on your tongue) in your mouth. You may slurp your soup.

[@sirmy-tdog7211]

This is technically correct, but quite honestly it tastes better when you dip the rice IMO. Even my wife who's Japanese dips the rice, so I'd say it's more of a personal preference than any hard set rule.

[@andreasbaumann]

@ the rice gets soggy and breaks apart. I just wanted to add a rule for general information. How you eat your sushi is no business of mine. If your wife is younger than 48 then I know more about Japanese culture in general than she. That is how long I have been living in this country.

[@sirmy-tdog7211]

@ It’s nice that you want to share general info, but please do it accurately. Yes, many people eat sushi just as you say and it’s considered “proper”, but many also eat it the same way as me and my wife, or even just drizzle the soy sauce directly over it. Both are very normal and in fact, I just was watching a travel vid where the girl in the vid did both at the same time even (kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHXXXnaibpl9ms0&si=CWyYs1xmrnsOW5TA). Note that the rice did not fall apart either. This is the true reality of how sushi is commonly eaten in Japan. My wife and I are well over 48 and know this, so you should too.

[@adamchurvis1]

@@sirmy-tdog7211 When you dip the rice, capillary action causes WAY too much soy sauce to be sucked up into the rice. At that point your sushi is merely a vehicle for the delivery of soy sauce to your mouth. You are drowning out the more subtle, beautiful notes, if not the entire taste of the fish, leaving only the texture of the flesh and a strong taste of soy sauce. Dipping the fish rather than the rice is the only correct way to season one's sushi.

[@andreasbaumann]

@@sirmy-tdog7211 As I said before it is no business of mine and I don’t care how you or girls in travel vids eat and enjoy their sushi. Just consider: sushi is properly eaten with your fingers. But if you insist on eating it with chopsticks tell the sushi chef and he (always male for which there is also a reason) will apply more pressure to the “shari” for the rice not to fall apart. I understand that these kind of subtleties are not for everybody. One needs a certain cultural and financial background to access the finer and deeper realms of enjoyment from the level of what you called COMMON reality!

[@mm-yt8sf]

*breaks a dish* "oh no! that was on loan from the museum! please be more careful!"

[@w.nas.9806]

yes you paid for the sushi, but that doesn't mean have bad manners. Yes, you paid for your burger, but don't open your mouth and smack your lips when you eat it. Because you can't do anything you want in public if It ruins other people's enjoyment of the restaurant. to be courteous of others is not a hard ask.

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

Great perspective. Thanks!

[@altapp702]

'm surprised the chef doesn't follow one into the toilet, and instruct on proper wiping technique. So as not to scratch the toilet seat...so very disrespectable.

[@Lokesvararaja]

That's for the part-2 video.

[@altapp702]

@@Lokesvararaja Great...looking forward to that video.

[@josefwitt9772]

As an American, taking off your watch at a restaurant would be a strange thing to do - will it disappear if I turn my head? Respecting and participating in local customs or traditions is an incredible experience, and one of the biggest reasons I plan to visit Japan. Using etiquette to help communicate with someone like this chef allows each person to share the experience in a way - especially since I only know a few words of Japanese. I take food preparation very seriously, so I understand the feeling of serving the finest thing you can make when people eating it disregard the way it was meant to be enjoyed. They are free to do what they want, but it's more respectful to at least try it the chef's way. Unfortunately many here in the US have lost their manners and disregard simple "formality" as outdated and meaningless. I feel it adds importance and intent to a meal and helps you put aside the outside world and focus on enjoying the food and ambiance. Thank you for explaining why these manners are important!

[@mr.e0311]

No one will steal your watch at a Michelin rated sushi restaurant in Japan. Most Americans don't know the difference between a 30$ Temu Folex vs a 1500$ Hamilton anyway.

[@josefwitt9772]

@@mr.e0311 very good point. I wear a Tissot, Squale, and similar at a bar near me that has had a couple shootings and stabbings over the last few years, but a Folex would probably attract the wrong attention 🤪

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

@@josefwitt9772 Thanks for watching our videos:)

[@Robespierre-lI]

There's nothing wrong with the American way of doing things. To suggest otherwise reeks of snobbery. Doing things the American way while abroad will just get you into awkward social situations and feel bad for everyone.

[@UncleHoCM]

🙂

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@cavinmacen8556]

「騒がしく、言うことを聞かない子供を寿司レストランに連れて行ってもいいですか？」

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

コメントありがとうございます。レストランやSushiシェフの考え方にもよりますが、高級寿司店に行くときには適切なマナーがあった方が良いと思います。子供にとっても、社会的な振る舞いを学ぶ機会になるのではないでしょうか。

[@olivier2553]

You don't take pictures in a high end restaurant, Japanese or not. If you are really a high class person, you don't need to take pictures to show it.

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

Thank you for your understanding comments! This time, I shared my opinion from a chef's point of view. Please share the video with those around you! :)

[@MrHaggyy]

Depends on the atmosphere the restaurant wants. At some dinner-shows they ask you whether you want or don't want pictures. But others like it privat.

[@adamchurvis1]

America doesn't have any high-class people anymore.

[@HaruhiSuzumiya93]

In America, we can’t do that. If you put your watch to the side, someone will steal it. Lol. You gotta understand crime in Japan is almost non-existent in comparison to America.

[@Gankoittetsu]

also in the Philippines.

[@Steven-jx7ch]

Hostage justice, 1/3 crime rate

[@BB-iq4su]

❤

[@samuraisushispirits2151]

Thank you for watching!💙

[@paullo2692]

Try imposing all these rules in America. There'll be no customers and the chef will be swatting flies instead.

[@adamchurvis1]

Yes, but understand that that would be the fault of the American clientele, NOT the restaurant. You are speaking of a xenophobic American clientele that has ZERO manners, plus the so-called "American palate" has been something between infantilized and non-existent since Prohibition, which was perhaps the most significant factor for the loss of palate, and certainly for the loss of any sophistication whatsoever.

[@mr.e0311]

Basically if you're an American, you need to watch this video.

[@kornival117]

take watches and jewelry off and yet he still have his ring on. but seriously, these are all just basic manners. like dont be going #2 in a public bathroom and talk loudly on the phone type of thing.

[@sark4786]

lol what?

[@mski435]

too much stress that will adversely affect my taste buds.

[@patriciamurashige6879]

Don’t worry … if you have couple hundred dollars per person to eat at the high end sushi restaurants then u have a problem. I think normal sushi restaurants in Japan (no reservations needed) don’t have all these rules or etiquette!

[@trevornewkirk3224]

Sounds like I’ll stick to my Costco sushi 😂

[@adamchurvis1]

You **ARE** joking, right?

[@trevornewkirk3224]

@ yes! (And maybe a little no?) 🤣 But yes, I realize I’m comparing wagyu tartar to a backyard hamburger.

[@adamchurvis1]

@@trevornewkirk3224 I'm pretty sure they don't sell A5 wagyu at Costco. And if you're talking about so-called "American wagyu" then that **IS** a backyard hamburger. Calling that stuff "American wagyu" in Japan would get people arrested. Just like "American champagne" is just sparkling wine, "American wagyu" is just plain old beef critters cross-bred with wagyu DNA. And don't get me started on that billion-dollar scam called "Corn-Fed Black Angus Beef"!

[@greggordon680]

Relax he's just pointing out the things that annoy sushi chefs

[@fredfloyd68]

Eat raw bait...

[@joeface03]

Tell us you are unsophisticated trash without telling us.

[@conradcougar2019]

I knew it! Sushi IS finger food!