I Ate SUSHI For The First Time Ever, In TOKYO! (MUST SEE!)

[@TravelWithBen121]

In many ways, this is one of my favourite videos I have ever filmed 😊 please watch until the end and let me know your thoughts! 🌹

[@mpTraveller87]

Milk tea and green tea Kit Kats are delicious! We brought some home with us!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@mpTraveller87 I was tempted but it doesn’t sound good 😂

[@GoMustard1000]

@mpTraveller87 I came here to say the same thing! Dark Matcha and Hojicha Kitkats are my favorites!

[@brendalogan6281]

Thanks!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@brendalogan6281 wow! Thank you so much, Brenda! 🤩

[@hollyecf]

Hey my lucky friend! You were so brave to try sushi...🤭Another video to make me add much to my bucket list! Loving these videos! Thanks for always taking me along!! 😃

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@hollyecf HAHA I wasn’t brave enough to try some of the other sushi so I played it safe with my choices! Thank you, Fredwina!

[@brendalogan6281]

I read a story about this dog that I didn't know where it was from.So now I know, thank you, Ben. loving your Tokyo videos!!! And oh, my gosh, you make me laugh so much about the wasabi!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@brendalogan6281 the loyal dog is right there near Shibuya Crossing! Very interesting story! HAHA I had to try it but never ever again! Once is enough for me!

[@mike_on_the_move-w9c]

😂😂 I had the same reaction to wasabi. It’s Japanese horseradish. I love sushi but can live without wasabi. You need to have soy sauce with your sushi to elevate the flavour. Superb video by the way.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@mike_on_the_move-w9c cheers, Mike! HA wasabi was a big no for me!

[@roykemp6502]

Sushi 24/7 for me, I tend to mix soy sauce with wasabi to give it a boost! Just another great video, Thanks Ben!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@roykemp6502 maybe my first and only time, Roy 😂 thanks for watching!

[@efkay93]

Wasabi is to sushi as horseradish is to roast beef. Quite simply, wasabi is Japanese 'horseradish' which is produced from the grated root of the plant, in the same way as horseradish is produced.

[@JennAndAmy]

Great series Ben! Love following you on your adventures. 😊

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@JennAndAmy thank you so much!

[@lindadurham-m2f]

You are a breath of fresh air. Thank you so much

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@lindadurham-m2f I’m glad you enjoy my videos, Linda 😁

[@cami_ille]

If you have time, you should go to Sushiro or Kura Sushi, they're also conveyer belt sushi places and you can order off a tablet (they have an English setting on it). I like wasabi but I'm careful to just put a tiny little bit on it. :) And Donki/Don Quiijote is such whirlwind for sure, I kind of wish we had them here in my country! I don't know if you're flying out with Haneda or Narita, but Haneda has a mini-Donki if you need any last minute supplies, and there's also a 7-11 inside the actual airport if you need to use up any leftover yen. I'm kind of jealous you got to have sushi for the first time!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@cami_ille thank you for the tips 😁

[@lisaanderson8235]

I'm surprised this was your first time eating 🍣🍣! But I'm also glad you gave it a try. 😊 The place you went wasn't too fancy and intimidating, which was great for your first time. Kudos to the person who recommended it! 👍🍣

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@lisaanderson8235 it was the perfect place for me to go! I didn’t want a sit down experience just in case I didn’t like it but it turned out great! 😁

[@pamelahaskin9738]

Fun video! So proud of you for trying sushi. I could tell it was hard for you. I don’t like wasabi either. It’s so harsh. Looking forward to your next video.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@pamelahaskin9738 thanks, Pamela! I had to do it in Japan 😁 I agree, very strong taste! Next video coming right up!

[@SherryAnnOfTheWest]

You need to get a little bowl of soy sauce and mix a little wasabi in it and dip your sushi. I know the Japanese don't always do this, but it makes your sushi taste so good!!!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@SherryAnnOfTheWest thanks for the tip, Sherry Ann!

[@roxanievanlaningham7608]

Oh Ben I knew about that story about that dog! Thanks for showing his statue! Good job on trying the sushi! I don’t like wasabi as well lol Sushi is way more expensive in the US! 😊❤

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@roxanievanlaningham7608 there’s a movie about the loyal dog too! HAHA I was surprised to get authentic sushi for that price! I’m glad I tried it!

[@helenhelen7822]

I go to sushi restaurants only for rolls that are vegetarian and or cooked shrimp or crab. In England try dynamite roll and green dragon. Yummy. Thanks for your video

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@helenhelen7822 cheers, Helen!

[@ansuseiskaviisi]

OMG what a Mega! I used to have tamagotchi too 😆And wound love all those pokemon stuff too. Sushi - I'm not a big fan, but it goes. So different still here in Finland and those authentic you got there. wasabi is horseradishpaste, I think it tastes like super strong mustard. Here people dip the sushi in soysauce and also have some pickled ginger as a side dish. Pokemon center 🤩 I have played Pokemon go since 2016 and little bit those earlier games (red, blue) with nintendo gameboy too. And that garden is so peaceful, thanks for bringing me with you to this adventure 😄

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@ansuseiskaviisi one big adventure 😂 thank you, Ansu!

[@JustShelby888]

I’m so glad that you tried sushi. I remember you saying in several videos that you didn’t like it. And Japan was definitely the place to try it. And of course if a beautiful Japanese woman told you a good spot you had to try it. 😂 you should’ve asked her to go with you. 😉 And I cannot eat sushi without wasabi, but I just put like a little pea size amount on each piece. But I’ve also heard that our American wasabi is very mild considered to the wasabi in Japan. and you shouldn’t be embarrassed about going to Pokémon Center, you’re in Japan. I know a lot of grown men that still play Pokémon go lol and a switch would be nice when you’re traveling though you could play it then like when you’re on the plane or on a train or something like that I was playing the Suika game that was really popular last year that was on the switch in America they called it the watermelon game. because Suika is Japanese for watermelon. It’s kind of like Tetris. I was addicted to it for a little bit. 😂 also, next time you’re in Shibuya, you should go to the Lost bar, it is British Expat KZbinr Chris Broad bar he just opened it. it has a secret door you have to goThur. It looks like the gashpon machines.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@JustShelby888 I’m glad I tried it too, Shelby! It was the perfect place to go for the first time. I literally had a pea size amount of wasabi and that was enough 😂 my head couldn’t handle it! I’m still thinking of getting a Switch! Would be very useful for long journeys. I could play Pokemon 😁 thanks for the bar recommendation!

[@JustShelby888]

@ oh I forgot to put it in my first post, but when you were talking about the wasabi I was laughing so hard. Because when I’ve eaten too much, I have that feeling like my God what did I do to myself!!! but if you ever have a cold. It’ll clear your sinuses right up. if you get the switch, I definitely recommend getting the OLED. The picture quality is so much better.

[@sgalligan]

Two of the things I learned living in Japan- sushi and I don’t get along and wasabi is amazing! Will you buy souvenirs during this adventure? I would find it so hard not to shop!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@sgalligan wow, respect Sue for liking wasabi 😂 I had a tiny bit and it was too much for me! No souvenirs because I’m not going home for a few months so I’ll be carrying it around until then and I’m limited on space as it is!

[@sheilaathay2034]

😂😂i LOVE wasabi🤩❤🎉Japan is a must see. Ive watched many videos of the overnight ferries. You need to try it. My cousin lived there, and used them regularly. They are great! Take a 2 night trip even! See Sakurajima. And Fuji.The volcanos! I grew up using the ferries at Seattle, in the Puget Sound. It looks very much like that. Do it❤🎉

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@sheilaathay2034 I considered taking an overnight ferry but my plans changed so I didn’t! Sounds like fun 😁

[@sheilaathay2034]

@@TravelWithBen121 maybe next time. I would, for sure🤩

[@betsyhertzog1454]

Love it with Wasabi, ginger & soy sauce. Only like tuna or salmon raw.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@betsyhertzog1454 doesn’t sound good to me, Betsy 😂

[@halloweenpot]

It's hard to believe you never had sushi before, so glad you like it! I love wasabi (in decent amounts). By the way, the big store you went is called Don Quijote and is very very very popular including the song, I see it got stuck in your head haha it even has its own video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oobWe6abltGMrq8si=teP3Awn1MgWK73yD I think even Bruno Mars shot a video in there, people go to Don Quijote to buy stuff and regret not bringing enough luggage to Japan, luckily Don Quijote sells luggage too! 🤣

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@halloweenpot they sell literally everything 😂

[@GoMustard1000]

Someone has probably already said this, but wasabi is basically Japanese horseradish. It is amazing when mixed with soy sauce, and then you dip your piece of sushi in it.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@GoMustard1000 yes, 20 people have already told me 😂 and I still don’t want to try it again 😂😂

[@sheilaathay2034]

I like sushi rolls that use cooked seafood. Like California Rolls . That's yummy

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@sheilaathay2034 cooked seafood definitely wins, Sheila!

[@gerardolramos]

That store is Don Quijote and you're a tourist so you don't need to pay tax

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@gerardolramos I learned later that being a tourist is irrelevant, Gerardo. I talk about it in a future video why you can choose to pay tax or not 👍

[@david1234lee]

Good afternoon, Ben ! Sushi can be delicious if the raw fish is tender and fresh. A lot of shark meat are used. I trust the restaurants which serve sushi in Japan but I do not know if the restaurants in USA use fresh fresh ! The park you walked through is one of the best city parks I have even seen, clean and full of natural lives ! Good for you ! Enjoy !

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@david1234lee I had to try authentic sushi for my first time 😁 I loved that park, really beautiful!

[@david1234lee]

@@TravelWithBen121 Japan is very safe to walk around and has clean food ! Enjoy !

[@benjorcatindig5960]

I'm in Japan 3x a year and I've never been served shark meat lol

[@david1234lee]

@@benjorcatindig5960 I was on several occasions and they tasted pretty good ! Sometimes, one can't tell the difference !

[@cattimascha1985]

The japanese are a tiny little bit crazy with their shops😂 the Park, beautiful ❤

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@cattimascha1985 I loved that park, Catti! One of the best I’ve been to 😁

[@Nekoo6112]

I’m from Japan. I never lined in Tokyo. But, i visited Tokyo a lot. I think one negative thing I heard often about Takeshita-douri was a few guys from Africa try to sell fake high brand items. They could be super pushy. Other than that, it’s a fairly safe place that is famous for shopping. The area is teenagers’ favorite place to visit and hang out. Akihabara is just a little nerdy. It’s weird with maid cafe girls around on the street, though. Infamous place in Tokyo for some shady businesses is Kabuki-cho. You just have to be careful.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@Nekoo6112 thank you for the tips, Aya!

[@georwoogle]

😀😀😀

[@anniefitt8623]

Wasabi is horseradish. You might actually like it if you take a tiny sliver on a bite of sushi. Clears your sinuses right out!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@anniefitt8623 that’s what I did, Annie! It wasn’t for me 😂

[@dr.ikeavina3761]

Ben, wasabi is a type of horseradish and you aren't supposed to eat the wasabi by itself. You mix it with your soy sauce and just a little tiny bit and dip your sushi into the mix. Give it another chance with soy sauce....

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@dr.ikeavina3761 I don’t want to try again, Dr Ike 😂

[@dr.ikeavina3761]

@ lol

[@DonaldYoung-b7x]

Wow, the shops and arcades are SO over the top! I don't love sushi, it's ok but I'd rather have other things. My first sushi also involved wasabi...I thought I was gonna die!😅

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@DonaldYoung-b7x there’s just lights and signs everywhere, Donald 😂 I had the same feeling when I had the smallest bit of wasabi 😂😂😂 what is that stuff!

[@manuela9342]

Wasabi is Japanese radish and I also do not like it . For me I can not believe that people really eat that stuff. Your video was so great to watch. Thank you

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@manuela9342 thank you, Manuela! I still can’t believe that people eat it and enjoy it 😂

[@jeffreysetapak]

Wow, very big deal. Oh, by the way, watch out for seafood from Fukushima water.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@jeffreysetapak how do you know which water it comes from? 😂

[@zhangjin7179]

first time eating sushi or first time eating sushi in japan?

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@zhangjin7179 “first time ever” 👍

[@zhangjin7179]

@@TravelWithBen121 I can't believe that. What about mexican food? u can't just eat fish and chip all day :)

[@chalayan]

You never had sushi even though u live in the UK?

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@chalayan how is sushi connected to the UK? 😂

[@chalayan]

@TravelWithBen121 London is literally one of the best cities in the world with diversed food cultures and you only have your first sushi while in Japan. I mean is kinda shocking or like you have your first Chinese food only when you first visited China but never had any when in London lol

[@TravelWithBen121]

@ I’ve never had Chinese food in the UK 😂

[@stephencoutu2674]

I am not a big seafood fan, so just smelling sushi is a no-go for me. I did enjoy your Wasabi face thouth. 🤢

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@stephencoutu2674 cooked seafood I can do but not raw 😂

[@efkay93]

Thankfully, not all sushi is made with seafood as I'm seriously allergic to crustaceans and molluscs. I do love sushi made with salmon or tuna!

[@anastasiarene6617]

From American television. You might get a kick out of this. Your reaction to the wasabi reminded me of it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpzLhZiDqdJmjqssi=uE9H2M7BHAPf_XYM I hated sushi the first time I tried it. Now I love it…wasabi and all! 😊

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@anastasiarene6617 I will never ever try it again, Anastasia 😂