How Yama Seafood Sells 8,000 Pounds of Tuna to NYC's Michelin-Starred Restaurants - Vendors

[@funny3052]

I didn’t know the U.S. had such an authentically Japanese large-scale fish distributor. The story of the family and the product they’re putting out is amazing.

[@joefineman823]

For instance, in L.A. there are dozens of Japanese owned wholesale fish distributors. Its a challenge to buy because all displayed seafood is identified in either Japanese or Spanish. Visiting and buying is a glorious endeavor on a Saturday morning at 6 a.m.

[@ragingdemon9868]

i think these guys are mainly serving the east coast (mostly) restaurants, specifically around NYC / tristate. Pretty sure there's a similar enterprise on the west coast, perhaps by another family owned business.

[@L3th4LQu4rK]

US is filled with authentically _________ large scale _______ business. Land of opportunity baby.

[@chavanne3]

And that distributor is in my home state: NEW JERSEY!

[@gelaciofarias1397]

The source is what u gonna worry about

[@cameronroszkowski8309]

As a chef, I have a ton of respect for this guy - he's got great attention to customer service and quality, but also I can tell he enjoys what he does and his staff respect him.

[@youlikedyourowncomment5151]

You can tell these guys are at the top of their game, look at how many delivery trucks they have

[@danielmckendrick1371]

Absolutely. People who regularly choose to be on top of their game, are the people who make the world a more comfortable place for everyone else.

[@Scripner]

And a forklift.

[@Fvck-it-up]

This is why Capitalism is better than Socialism...

[@TheMrpoop1234]

A cool $400k in delivery trucks 🚚

[@fasiosy]

@@Scripner And a samurai sword

[@dave-oh3549]

The Japanese, no matter where they go, have this methodical attention to detail that you just have to respect. They focus on quality, quality and quality.

[@DLRinc]

Deming showed them the way after WW2 and they were starting off the wrong road by producing like the Chinese have.

[@dave-oh3549]

@@DLRinc Thanks for sharing that. I thought you were just some random youtube troll making a BS comment, but when I did my research, I realised you were telling the truth. Cheers and God bless.

[@faz_6067]

@@dave-oh3549 the way Sony changed Japan after World War II is amazing. Without Sony, Japanese current standard in the world as a quality product would never have happened. It truly shows how to vision of one person can have such a large impact.

[@dickburt69]

NuKes for peace and quality!

[@GT-ch8wd]

This family has built a business on making sure their customers are happy all the time. Talk about a way to build a business!

[@TheWitchesHat]

Next video idea with a similar theme: how NYC’s top panda meat supplier started selling eagle meat for Michelin restaurants

[@bartok1378]

Too bad it’s completely unsustainable and there won’t be any left in 20 years. Japan is basically fishing the seas empty. I love these videos and I love sushi but we should all take like 20 years away from fishing so the oceans can replenish.

[@beesechurgermclovin7199]

Not many businesses these days that do it

[@sltga1254]

@@bartok1378 If human's doesn't kill the fish. The pollution in the water will.

[@quanglam4327]

@@bartok1378 Moving to farmed tuna seems like the way to go

[@crichter860]

This video should be used as training video for businesses. These guys know their target market and what they have to do to keep up with their needs. Much respect love the grind!

[@plankface]

Oh spare me they are vultures of sorts.

[@Emma.S.]

@@plankface That’s what makes them good, business is vicious!

[@chroniclesofab6206]

@@plankface well what can i say? There are sharks and then there are people meant to punch in and punch out of a job, business isn't for everybody.

[@samnieves8158]

"always say good morning" "never lie" "dont cheat" good...

[@TheChiefEng]

Honesty, integrity and a good amount of humility and humor are usually always better qualities than blind ambition that usually leads to selfishness.

[@BestMods168]

A trait most americans dont have.

[@djgstefan]

@@BestMods168 Do most people lie, cheat and steal? That is a dark thought. Is it really like that?

[@hessranch]

This is the old school way. The best. Where your handshake is who you are..

[@ilovesports410]

That’s just New York and foreign countries

[@LBxType1]

@@ilovesports410 that's the south too

[@pineapplesmoovey7898]

@@uncle1886Such a simpleton's way of thinking lmao

[@jamescawl6904]

@@pineapplesmoovey7898 I guess you have weak hands that never done a day of hard work.

[@pineapplesmoovey7898]

@@jamescawl6904 Maybe if you stayed in school you wouldn't have to scrape gum off the sidewalk with your hands, dummy.

[@siminabox1220]

7:00 In French cuisine, the meat is always lean because the fat comes from the sauce, which is usually made from copious amounts of butter. A fatty meat would ruin the dish for being too greasy, so French cooks always prefer learn meat because their saucier can provide additional flavors and richness from the sauce!

[@benog48]

And japanese does the opposite. It's about da flavor quality of fish as the main showcase, not about the damn sauce that masked over the flavor of fish.. suppose to compliment the fish is what they'll argue..lol

[@Lin-ps2tl]

That was actually super informing 😂

[@matthewtanner5127]

You've got it backwards: rich french sauces and long braises came from the need to make lean, poorer cuts of meat palatable.

[@matthewtanner5127]

@Joseph Mercel I was replying to sim in a box, clearly. Chill out with your nouveau cuisine.

[@balaganga6718]

@Joseph Mercel k

[@SurgeFinest11]

These guys are a well oiled machine. Thank goodness the guy had a son who took the family business seriously and is on point.

[@ryanmiles05]

Wow, just wow! His father did well with him! Such an amazing attitude to business, just wish every supplier was that dedicated.

[@Yuuphonixx]

Damn, he got his tuna from the KING himself!

[@jrwhite7916]

"May not be the smartest guy in the room, but we will work harder. First one in and last one out". Should be the mantra of any business owner and employee. That's how you get it done!

[@coledorillo6685]

I love how interconnected the fish business is. I remember watching the video in regards to the sushi king (that guy with the big sword) and watching all those Michelin star restaurants that rely on getting these quality products. It’s awesome

[@J4ckKun]

The legend himself yooo 3:05

[@indrarahmadani8373]

Hell yeah

[@haruhirooo]

Sheeesh 💯

[@Mickey-yk4kv]

This is what I like about the family business. You take care of them and they'll take care of you.

[@devonowens3652]

I have 0 idea how I got to this video. But I am SO IMPRESSED with the guy that just knows exactly what every type of resturant wants and plans it all out. That is something that is earned and is not easily done at that.

[@VB-bo5kz]

Honesty. Loyalty. Hard work. Never go old school boi 👍🏼

[@yilmanbabilonia]

Badass job. You can tell this guy's enjoy what they do and enjoy doing it well

[@Al_Dente-d1p]

guys with an apostrophe? Are you a moron?

[@graemehill9910]

I wish my fish supplier was this good , he actually cares

[@DemocratsareagentsofSATAN]

I wish almost every vendor you go to today was like this...no one takes pride in their work anymore...

[@eggheadegghead]

The point is how much are you willing to pay. If you are willing to pay how much they charge to those NYC sushi restaurants, then you won’t have trouble to fine good fish suppliers……

[@OptimusWombat]

True believers in the value of hard work. The top restaurants all know where the best is at.

[@ennetttrue]

Can't thank people enough who are dedicated to what they do and believe and give a above average product to all consumers depending on their needs.. no waste..just good business..5 stars to your business.

[@drewjackson4073]

The father did an amazing job with this one! Superb work ethic, integrity, honesty, passion! Let’s hope he trains a predecessor the way his father did him!

[@black_jackledemon6298]

😊👍 Takes care of their employees. I quit mine this morning after 18 years. It was a great place to work till the owner's wife started working in the office and doing payroll. She doesn't understand the proverb... *Don't bite the hand that feeds you.* Got 3 offers and took one in 45 min. I've got 18 years worth of receipts. There isn't going to be a single chain,clamp, grinder, and a bunch of other stuff in that welding shop tomorrow when I back in my trailer. All the sandblasting and painting equipment is demonstrably my personal property as well. 🤷‍♂️

[@ifs_fishing]

How did it go

[@black_jackledemon6298]

@@ifs_fishing Good. I'm not mad. Just don't put up with unnecessary drama either. It's disappointing but things change. I didn't "cripple" them. But the tool section of local hardware stores are bare. Leased some of the bigger equipment short term. Still friends...just not doing buisness with each other any more.

[@papillonvu]

I, and am sure many others, love to hear the background and story of how and why this all went down, and of course, the aftermath.

[@XEOnyx]

"where there is good tuna well find it and buy it" sounds like a threat but ok

[@KK-hy6zn]

Sometimes you gotta sound threatening to be the best in the game.

[@funnyman9616]

The man tapping the shells 🐚 was a legend He is the shell whisperer

[@stunter2875]

Loyalty and honesty...The foundation for any successful relationship with everything in life

[@thax6306]

I love how diverse USA is. I love how we all come from different cultures but growing up in a certain area will determine your dialect. I love Americans

[@BourbonISvegan]

Epic firm to work for. 40 year job? Nowhere else! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@myownopinion6676]

THE LEGEND IS STILL THE GUY FROM JAPAN WITH THAT SAMURAI TUNA SWORD. "IF YOU LOVE IT, YOU TEACH YOURSELF, IF NOT, OTHERS TEACH YOU." EDIT: HE MENTIONED HIM AT 3:06

[@mgray999]

CAPS LOCK IS CRUISE CONTROL FOR COOL

[@Mrjacharles]

Love a business that values trust to be honest... these guys are golden

[@johnepavek]

I live in the Charleston area and my ears perked right up when he mentioned it. Now I gotta go try some of your fish from Hachiya restaurant!

[@S65B40]

Tuna badass. Steal from them and get chased out with the Tuna sword

[@Dan-bt7bf]

There was a case in Japan where a couple of yakuzas went messing around in a seafood factory, and got killed by an employee who fought back with his tuna cutting sword.

[@JuanMartinez-ez5hp]

@@Dan-bt7bf thats very interested

[@JuanMartinez-ez5hp]

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[@rcnmasterplumber]

Lucho (Luis) at The Shell Department Is My Brother In Law, He Always Talks Highly About How Professional And Skilled You Have To Be In Order To Work In The Main Tuna Since Tuna Is The Strong Source In The Warehouse, Very Nice And Organized

[@daddymar6063]

Japanese good Conduct is part of their Character and good Character is their Culture..and they always strive for details and perfection...

[@mohammadkurniasuranata8660]

Love the principles of yamas father which being legacy to him so long lasting 40 years up to run the bussinness, what a legacy...

[@JJ-zu5cg]

Customer focus, humble and friendly, key ingredients to a successful business

[@lukthere2]

Shoutout to the tuna king and his big sword 👌

[@Tyr1e]

It's amazing how this deliciousness have evolved from specific weight of tastiness and ingredients. This and technology are the most impressive of life thus far.

[@daddymar6063]

Wherever you go...be it Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Shimano, Sony, Nikon, Canon, Fujifilm, Toshiba, Hitachi, etc..Its just perfection and dedication. World class! ..whether during the FIFA event when all the Japanese Fans remained and cleaned the whole STADIUM...Is not a surprise..😊 it's a Japanese standard..

[@jim5k]

Such a well run operation

[@jamesweldon8118]

I love this series

[@clintonmurakami3753]

love to see old school family business rocking it for multiple generations cheers!!!

[@PEZZOO]

These video has give me a lot of positive vibes. Trust and hard work is a must

[@TIIVT]

These guys are great! Love the video. Its awesome hearing about these family company's that started from an idea!!!

[@Youknowmeozone]

Bruh tuna trap going ham 😂. Salute and respect to this family empire .. 400 pound tuna and one hundred pounds of scales a day

[@jimraelee]

Such great respect for your customers. Glad to see you carry these qualities. Great process / company you have there.

[@CharlesBlack1]

Glad to see a company doing things the right way! Keep up the Great work guy's!

[@Al_Dente-d1p]

guys with an apostrophe? Idiot.

[@BillBraskyy]

@ 0:59 I thought he was gonna say: "There's many different kinds of fish in the world, and tuna's definitely one of them".

[@scenczyk1429]

Eater is literally the BEST food channel

[@brayhanbarrios3090]

It’s a good way to see how industry works and the tuna business shows that

[@shagged-kf7nj]

Your work ethics are by Far the Best and I Thank you for seeing it!

[@hahye]

one of my favoritie episodes

[@zee2898]

Dreaming of having this kind of company in Indonesia. .

[@goodputin4324]

You need loan? I give you best interest

[@lukassusanto2901]

I will help you in the wherehous process Manager and driver

[@beck3740]

I am amazed. what a stunning documentary.

[@maxwalker1159]

Very cool

[@sethsoderman2731]

This one so awesome you guys showed us how I appreciate more all from the seafood section how much these boys work their asses off working all the time good Seafood

[@jasonholman1256]

"What did you do today?" "Oh I cut up tuna with a $5000 sword lol"

[@earthdragon88backyard]

They are Honest.. Sign of good quality business

[@RGB06084]

Congrats EATER! Great video!

[@freedomfreedomfreedom]

I watch this whilst eating canned tuna in oil with some fresh onions, YUM!!

[@bebeg1rl52]

This video was recommended to me and funny enough I just passed by Yama Seafood on my way home lol

[@rogerjyee]

Good Morning! don't lie, cheat or steal. Loyalty is what's most important! Love it! Thanks Eater

[@pvoshefski]

A world record carbon footprint with this biz.

[@johnny1897]

Not to mention the continued pillaging of the oceans …

[@tedn2926]

Their fish is consistently in the top 10% we use.

[@welderman5844]

Morons

[@romulus_]

@@welderman5844 I enjoy quality tuna from time to time, but a responsible consumer should understand where it comes from end to end. it's not sustainable at any stage of the process. depleting already fragile oceans, flying it around, refrigeration, plastic, driving it to restaurants etc. it exerts a heavy toll on the planet.

[@johnny1897]

@@tedn2926 please explain what u mean ?

[@marcusmany3155]

What do you do with carcass and the pieces that don't get sent out?... Like the bone's for soup and ect?

[@pakundo123]

Ayyyeee shoutout to my boy, shouting out my dad’s company. Ora King!

[@benlikebike]

You gotta love the Japanese! This? Oh that's not a katana, that's a tuna knife.

[@allythearts5439]

Omg the oyster hitting sounds fun. So what does the oyster sound like when it's alive ?? 🧐

[@paulmorgan6269]

Magic video. A joy to watch.

[@carolynthornton8017]

IN MY VIEW His father instilled in him the same “Old School” qualities that are keeping employees still working for them after 15 years.

[@tmccull98]

I would love to work for this company, very great model to pattern after. We all work hard and everyone can make a living!

[@TheBigmobe]

So you are telling me that I should get a tuna sword for "personal defense". It's already googled.

[@renerusso3332]

WOW! WHAT A AMAZING DISTRIBUTION METHOD.

[@tylermassie9599]

I miss the days of processing tuna! Was a good time

[@moderndaypirate8931]

Wow that scaler really comes in handy!

[@ericarose1979]

Very professional, no wonder so many restaurants choose your quality. From amazon car hop trays.

[@Diddley-js6lf]

I love Sushi ! My Son loves it for Real like he would rather Eat Sushi then anything else. He turned me onto the Sushi back probably 15 years ago.

[@cm80]

hell of an operation

[@CookingwithYarda]

Didn't have a fresh tuna in years, hope the economic situation in UK will improve and people will get jobs again !!

[@vizprave6721]

*sHuT uP bIgOt! yOu'Ll rIsK sO mAnY liVEs*

[@indrarahmadani8373]

Terjemahan indonya ada beberapa kesalahan, gua kira awalnya pake google translate ternyata bukan

[@prateekkabra8696]

Speaks a lot about him when in the whole video he kept on speaking about “what his customers Want“ .

[@brianbrenner7381]

Great segment.

[@moisesdelrio1063]

I love that Verlasso Salmon that they carry!!!

[@vernelledouglas1801]

The power of the human ear...just wow!

[@alexmartinezvilar4146]

I love thos series the origin of products is more important than people thinks, thank you for this series.

[@tylerross4866]

Awesome operation they have going on

[@NOTSOSLIMJIM]

His father was a smart man.

[@thealmightyz73]

Respect for these guys

[@AmberKingmusic]

My dad runs his business the same way hands-on and respects everyone. Some boss in an office who probably doesn't know your name, you don't care about their business you care about yourself. A boss who knows your kid's names and does the work, you care about not only your work but the business as a whole. My dad has a construction company where a job done right is left for everyone to see and when you don't care about your work it shows.

[@dinogove]

Very informative video, thanks

[@michelletorres681]

Everything Japanese do and produce is always high on quality. 💚

[@leebarnes393]

Definitely top 🔝 Shelf 😉!! Great 😃 job!!

[@billusa86ify]

This is so amazing, good job guys

[@PhillipSiddiq]

3:19...Ora King Salmon...'The Wagyu of the Sea'! It is GREAT!

[@masaharumorimoto4761]

Hey this was AWESOME!!!! Thanks for sharing a super neat insight into a world of fishy goodness!

[@foodleveling]

The tuna look fresh and beautiful I Food Leveling

[@detoxofsouthflorida1452]

5am KZbin never fails lol

[@matoflynn]

This was so well done!

[@bambang0294]

tau KARMA dari modifikator luar keren banget,.. kayaknya namanya familiar banget gitu..trus ngebrows.. eehhh bener ternyata brand indo..moga makin maju brand2 Indonesia

[@dariodardi4684]

What a Amazing work behind tuna