I ate a GIANT fried seafood bowl in Japan

[@MarxistMomentum]

Someone send help! JapanEats is being falsely imprisoned in a Japanese prison for the crime of only paying $6 US for shrimp!

[@Mr_Spaghetti]

👮‍♂️👮‍♂️ “Yeah… on $6 Shrimp Day”

[@ki5282]

with their 99.9% conviction rate, he's certainly doomed 😔

[@dsedh23]

@@ki5282 That's a myth. Most of crimes, mainly petty ones, aren’t even convicted nor brought to the court. They just go unpunished

[@DaveAp7]

I'm on my way!!!!!!!

[@skyeline9228]

$6?! In the US that'd be at least $15

[@MtchndraLrd]

Tbh I was even thinking $25 (live in LA)

[@gritmakaveli]

I'd guess $25 too and I'm in Ohio. Food prices are wild for a less bougie place.

[@JohnHausser]

Live in NYC/MIAMI Would be 25-20 respectively

[@daxiatothemaxia4225]

Due to inflation. Yen is worth massively less than usd. Same thing in India with cheap food.

[@king_ltc_]

Nah this is at least 25-30 in the US

[@Vysetron]

raw tomato catching strays

[@walter2877]

Raw tomato deserves it, I'm happy to see Japaneat spreading the truth about raw tomato more often

[@upg5147]

The worst thing naturally grown on the planet when raw

[@trickbaitman]

@@walter2877 onion muncher

[@AnUnknownPlayer.]

@@upg5147without tomato’s we wouldn’t have a lotta good dishes though, such as a lotta Italian pasta dishes

[@upg5147]

@@AnUnknownPlayer. Edited

[@tajagarofficial]

The unknown party definitely looked like mackerel to me. Love that fish, and it’s popular in Japan. Also, I personally prefer Japanese pumpkin in my tempura to sweet potato. I find it holds its texture better and has a more neutral flavor, which I think goes better with the ponzu or other sauce it’s often served with, which often is a little sweet itself

[@linkly9272]

Mackerel in tomato sauce goes hard, especially on top of bread with some capers and parsely. Very tasty fish :)

[@shireads2954]

I also thought it looked like mackerel

[@chairofthebored]

I thought it was mackarel (specifically Pacific Saury) at first but on closer inspection I think it's smelt

[@WeWillAlwaysHaveVALIS]

I love mackerel, smoked mackerel with poached eggs on some really good toasted bread is such a good breakfast.

[@tajagarofficial]

@@chairofthebored that would make sense. Looking at it again, it’s pretty small for a mackerel

[@bluvius515]

Music is fitting, you practically have the wind fish fried up on that bowl

[@vitorkk328]

So he ended up in this bowl? Well, it is the nature of dreams to end.

[@banane2279]

Could you please tell me where the music's from? Istg I heard it before but can't remember for the life of me. I think it's from Zelda

[@vitorkk328]

​@banane2279 it is from Link's Awakening. The music that plays just as Link awakens for the first time, right at the beginning of the game

[@seffex]

It's a remix of sword search from Link's Awakening

[@cairahman1355]

Qumu’s remix of Link’s Awakening

[@danielasanchez3512]

The raw tomato slander is what I live for

[@PulpFreeeeeeeeeeeee]

That song just woke something up inside me (pun intended)

[@justjames9049]

Nice one haha

[@HUSK3RGAM3R]

Man, food in japan just always looks so good

[@HanginInSF]

That's deep fried smelt and it was the best part!

[@FishareFriendsNotFood972]

He's gone medieval with the tomato hate

[@nathanscarlett4772]

It took me so long to like tomatoes. I get it

[@benwhite5452]

Sadly none of us can go to this place because @japaneat woke the windfish and revealed all of the staff to be a part of his own dream

[@WeWillAlwaysHaveVALIS]

Thank you for using the music from my favourite Zelda game, the first time through the video I ended up not paying attention and my mind drifted back to little me hunched under my bedside lamp with my oldstyle Gameboy (yes, I am getting old, true middle age is only a couple of years away, please help) and being completely wrapped up the adventure unfolding Infront of me. So thank you for that little slice of childhood innocence, I am going through a lot right now and that brief moment was precious to me. All the best to you dude, you have given me so many places and types of food that I want to try and for that I am very grateful.

[@Nuisance_Bear]

Ugh, Link's Awakening is a beautiful game. I'm always excited when others love it too

[@billpiano1]

Looks amazing! and for $6? in the US you can almost buy a filet-o-fish for $6. 😭

[@gritmakaveli]

How embarrassing 😂😢😂

[@gritmakaveli]

I hate it here

[@linkly9272]

@@gritmakaveli Cost-of-living/CPI adjusted, it's not as huge of a difference as one would expect. Also, pro tip: local restaurants are usually better and cheaper. McDonald's and many other major food chains jacked up their prices at rates *way* beyond inflation (because absurd profit margins $$$); most local restaurants did not follow this trend. Better food for a better price is the better option (and is also normally less processed, and supports the local economy).

[@kirstenhouten5524]

@@gritmakaveliyou should probably take a second think critically about why that disparity exists.

[@lolapop2010]

​@@linkly9272 While it's good to support local businesses, your theory doesn't always hold up. Had dinner last night at my fave mom & pop pizza joint and noticed they raised all their happy hour items from $6.50 to $10 overnight. 😮

[@dianneEdangerously]

Appreciate the Legend Of Zelda, Links Awakening music in the background ❤

[@Vasu_Bhatnagar]

Raw tomatoes used to go crazy in 3rd grade 🔥🔥

[@aveuch]

You read Harriet The Spy too?

[@BigFry9591]

Leaving the shell on a shrimp is like leaving the bones in a pizza.

[@SuzanneIYN]

Boneless pizza will always be superior

[@johnnypitviperwallace5908]

This dudes hate for tomatoes always gets me 😂

[@bekkfxst]

I’m unfamiliar with standard tempura procedure, if they fry the whole shrimp… are you meant to *eat* the whole shrimp? Like head, eyes, and all? Or do they just fry all of it for convenience and you only eat the body or whatever?

[@JeffJefferyUK]

Apparently deep-fried shrimp/prawn shell can be eaten.

[@thundercid1533]

⁠@@JeffJefferyUKWhat?? I never liked the idea of eating the shrimp shell ,tail and all, I always assumed that you just ate the shrimp meat, I’ve learned something today.

[@knuclear200x]

If it's edible, it's edible. Frying it enough helps with that too. It's not going to kill you, but you have to nibble on it first to make sure you dont shred your mouth

[@markcarter822]

I remember when you always mention your mom about you eating your vegetables, I think she would be so proud of you for eating raw tomatoes 🤔

[@mungbean345]

I feel like that's a mom-level guilt trip kind of comment, right there. Are you trying to get him to eat more of them? 😄

[@EvanLandry]

Anyone have the song name. Also that bowl looks so good. I don’t care if the shell is on, I’ll just crunch right through!

[@ljcutaran4174]

Sword Search lofi remix - Qumu

[@EvanLandry]

@@ljcutaran4174 thank you

[@mongoose9851]

Wait people eat shrimp with the shell on??

[@mitchellminer9597]

In Indonesia, we got served shrimp fritters cooked with the shells on. I didn't care for it, but the French guys in our group crunched them up happily.

[@gritmakaveli]

Yes bro

[@chairofthebored]

shells in comparison to the flesh have higher concentrations of glycin (the umami compound in shellfish, different from glutmate or inosinate) when they're fried like that they become very delicate and cripsy and easy to eat

[@MelloWombat]

Those shrimp make me want to eat the Runescape cooked shrimps 🦐

[@henryla4737]

Did he just call me fat 😭

[@spookayitsme]

It's the Link's awakening music for me!

[@christiancolburn7705]

I do not understand his videos are absolutely phenomenal but when I’m drunk their some how 10 times better !!!!!

[@jakestewart8784]

Dude, I need your music playlists, goated

[@LegendofMatt]

The links awakening music lets go

[@scarletcroc3821]

The mystery fish could be a sardine. Fried whole sardines are a pretty popular tapa in Spain

[@mehreentasnim7129]

I can relate to the raw tomato thing

[@ZinoSpool]

The moment I went to Japan and wanted to try stuff from your channel, I realized that like 90% of the featured food is mostly in Kobe Next time I'll try to go there but sadly I couldn't in my first trip

[@stp132]

Is this beat from the old Links awakening? Got instand Flashbacks

[@mariacargille1396]

Nah, thanks, we'll divide and conquer here-- I'll eat the raw tomato, you eat the mysterious fried whole fish, and we'll both be much happier than the alternative. XD

[@Dougfunny37]

Sliced raw tomatoes with a little olive oil and a decent pinch of salt 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@maxscratcher2758]

If you add some bocconcini it's s tier

[@rchow4100]

Nothing like some simple local japanese tempura can't go wrong

[@gerardoyahirortiz5422]

Tokyo Osaka n Kobe r the cities I wona go bruh but in the last short u uploaded yesterday I explained to u the intro of me afer college comes my job n my dream country I wanted to go for years is Japan 👍

[@Zjelli1]

oracle of ages

[@GirlyBritt]

Ok so… I had to watch the video twice because the first time I got distracted by the music in the background and trying to figure out why it sounded so familiar lol love that song from Zelda. And the food looks great too! 😂😂😂

[@kbusby4824]

The (night) shade being thrown at the raw 🍅.

[@PlushLordOfTheSeas]

tomatoes might be related to nightshade but they don't deserve the last minute shade

[@williamcox6958]

Alabamian here, had no idea fried okra was a thing anywhere outside of the southern US

[@northascrowsfly]

I enjoy these 'Shorts,' but what happened to the plan to make longer videos? The few that you made are good. 🤔

[@lian-colechien5528]

I just wanna say, I look forward to your shorts so much.

[@paradoxN0W]

Even if I'm not interested in watching a particular video, the moment I hear Link's Awakening I'm stuck

[@GregoryFord98]

Next time I'm in Japan I'll a fried random seafood bowl

[@Iexistagainstmywill]

That looks delicious! I love your content! So glad to be your 529th like!

[@SilentTrip]

you're right, I can't I'm allergic to seafood

[@knuclear200x]

Marugame Udon has something similar and at a low price too. They don't haave fried leaves though.

[@eltubo242]

i love fried shrimp heads!!

[@Choji11]

Love tempura. That looks amazing

[@craigroberts6527]

That dude is hilarious!!!!

[@WafflesOWNz]

The raw tomato slander never stops 💔

[@guillaumesandmayer7053]

Prawn heads are king!

[@rezrider21]

Love the Zelda theme

[@user-cl5yb3vj2l]

I may not be able to finish something like that, but I'd damn well try!

[@chrissanders3119]

Fried? Hell yeah.

[@Ghostguy693]

Hey, that's a funny coincidence! I just started playing Link's Awakening a few days ago.

[@seanwilkes577]

The fish looks like mackerel

[@AlmaWadeCrymsm]

Wow yummy. All that for a steal of the price Im jealous

[@rapthor666]

Pumpkin tempura secretly is 🔥🔥🔥

[@logo927]

Fried shrimp with the shell on is so good, my local Chinese place does that for me cuz I’m a regular so I get to order stuff that isn’t on the menu

[@gritmakaveli]

Oh wow you're so cool

[@lucinae8510]

I just think that if they fried the shrimp whole, then you have to eat the shell and tail even if they don't taste like much.

[@milkymalik2628]

​@@gritmakaveliyou're missing the point of the comment bro. You can do this at damn near any restaurant if you're a seriously recurring customer

[@TheRealNo_Name]

the anything but raw tomato is so real.

[@JustAnotherDayToday]

The food in Japan is off the charts-would visit Japan just for this.

[@chadofchads7222]

I'd actually trust japanese chefs to choose what to put in my seafood bowl

[@thomaslindhardt9136]

Yea, being allergic to shellfish prevents me from finishing it.

[@aki5876]

Siso tempura and eggplant are probably the most underrated tempura piece

[@dragon101woof8]

Mr. Japan Eats, is it worth going to Kobe? You recommend a lot of stuff there and I’m going to Japan for a week but I’m not sure if you review it cause it has specifically good food or just cause of its proximity

[@israhrizvi5666]

This guy need his own anime

[@CRThater777]

the goat for putting sword search on

[@Bloodletter8]

(Slowly eats a raw tomato without blinking)

[@fennecnuggets3451]

You had me at the first shot of fried shrimp

[@fennecnuggets3451]

Also tenpura pumpkin goes so hard, my former boss used to make that for us as a lil snack

[@PiercedPixie]

That looks amazing 🤤 😍

[@marzipanquiche2316]

What music is in the background? It’s really cool

[@autumn5501]

great music choice!

[@Ben_F1Live]

That looks so fricking good, I love seafood 😊

[@Eva86d]

The last fish looks a lot like a sardine

[@chuckaudio3191]

There is no serving of fried seafood I cannot finish. Period.

[@FamilyToyReview]

Sometimes youtube fails to promote your shorts on my feed. And i go out of my way to look for an update. I dont know why i enjoy your shorts so much.

[@miguelmartinez-sn8xu]

I love raw tomatoes best thing ever in a nice pokey bowl

[@rapunzel39]

@japaneat Do you do anything besides making short videos about food in Japan? Asking for a friend. 😊

[@VerboseVindication]

Christ, the Links Awakening music on this just PROPELLED me out of my body and 30 years back to my childhood. Thank you, I was ~for a blessed second~ a child that does not understand English again and it felt amazing. Now I have to deal with the fact I'm old all over again.

[@rachelnoname9736]

✨offended in raw tomato✨

[@ManlyKirby]

6 DOLLAR SHRIMP SPECIAL!

[@TeamPurchase]

I Love These Vids

[@Undomaranel]

That looked like a large sardine. Probably wrong, but not that it's a fish.

[@Hikaru1468]

Not only would I finish it, but I would eat the shrimp tails too.

[@luxaeterna9383]

I love tomato in any form except raw, it makes me gag 😭

[@aveuch]

I’ve learned to just enjoy the crispy shrimp tails.

[@gabl1459]

Congrats for going out of your comfort zone yay 🎉 You know you have an undeveloped palette and are not used to eating vegetables when you say pumpkin tastes like sweet potato. That's like saying shrimp tastes like chicken.

[@Thisisabucketboi]

Say that to Kirby.

[@aladdinabdelrahem6163]

"As long as there is not a raw tomato in your bowl you are okay" What are you ? Rikka from chuunibuo the anime 🤣

[@jasond.b-w]

I don’t like eating most anything tbh, but I buy those huge beefsteak tomatoes and can easily make at least one meal a day out of just that. With a little black pepper they’re even better but I like them just as much without it. I’ll literally eat those things like an apple. 😅 Fried fish on the other hand…

[@sonnyanthonyzabala680]

The background music kinda sounds like Zelda game.

[@thelegioncollective]

Just don't ask what it is and enjoy it. The best way to live.

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

Thay mystery tempura looked like a little mackeral to me 🤔

[@yugenknows740]

When I was in Japan I went from being super picky to "please God.... just let it be dead."

[@JoshuaC923]

Dear Immigration officer, my guy stuck in prison, please help deport him to the nearest Lawson mart

[@jojojojojojojo-vh6my]

No one comes to the Father except through- SIX DOLLAR SHRIMP SPECIAL!

[@habuteru]

Looked like Saba he was cutting and laying out.

[@xclusiv602]

Amen on the raw tomatoes 😅

[@Remlap95]

*People saying they don’t eat the shells on shrimp. Me: “Airsick lowlander” 😔