JAPANESE Sardines & MORE | Canned Fish Files Ep. 5

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Ever since my original sardine video, I wanted to do a video on Japanese canned fish. These are mostly sardines (iwashi), but also include mackerel (saba) and saury (sanma).
Also, nobody watched the original sardine video at first, but now it has become the most successful video on my channel. But such a modest success! So I have created these last several fish videos as an experiment to see if "the algorithm" might find favor with this type of content. So far, no success. At least I have kept my belly full of fish! We'll see how this one does. I like eating on camera, but I would like to stick to one of my original directives on this channel: To always strive to do something new with each video. Perhaps I'll try my hand at the video essay format-yuck!
This was filmed concurrently with the "Canned Fish Files" videos, which were one-off watch-me-eats of western-style canned fish.

[@LuckyGuu]

I can't believe people still eat with chop sticks 🤣🤣

[@ratdad48]

Why ?

[@MyBoomStick1]

What?

[@LuckyGuu]

@@MyBoomStick1 I lost count of how many videos of your's I've seen. Still hoping that you'll find some FROG LEGS 🐸in a can. And I must admit you are highly skilled with chopsticks. But can you pick up one piece of salt ❓

[@11123fsd]

@@MyBoomStick1 he can't believe people still eat with chop sticks

[@Dylans503]

Theyre very precise and gentle. Perfect for this, or even cooking some dishes when you have to flip stuff. Forks really muck up the fish as well.

[@dhulbert855]

It's now confirmed: My mental state has gone over the edge. I am relishing watching a guy eat can after can of sardines..

[@cuongbui9708]

One of us. One of us.

[@BobJones-dq9mx]

Me Too!

[@j-rocd9507]

@@cuongbui9708 gooble gobble gooble gobble

[@DrivingInstructor101]

I have sardines and salad in the morning. I may need to experiment with various types. I’ll give it a shot.

[@Thomas-ni1jn]

We're your friends. We're not like the others.

[@Lazrbeams]

Watching you eat a can of sardines over a sink full of dirty dishes was by far the most “he’s just like me fr” moment of my life.

[@jif.6821]

Born and raised in Japan, Japanese mother, I grew up eating these canned fish as well as the canned Kabayaki Unagi (freshwater Eel), and I'm in my mid 60s now, and whenever I get homesick for Japan I crack open a can of these misoyaki or kabayaki fish and serve on a hot bed of steamed white rice along with some home made Japanese pickles. Here I Hawai'i we are blessed with many Japanese markets, so these fish are easy to find, and quite affordable. Thanks for the review.

[@alexcarter8807]

I'm in San Jose California myself and it's decent for Asian markets, but I'm returning to Hawaii in less than a year and it will be nice being home .... for starters everything's going to be about 25%-30% cheaper even going to the same markets like Nijiya and Marukai.

[@TACT1LE]

That sounds delicious!

[@EasyGuitarTuts]

macking on sardines straight out of the can in matching pajamas on a couch covered in music gear is the most magic mushrooms thing I've seen all day

[@whatdothlife4660]

Mackereling some 'deens.

[@Mike_from_Canmore]

Sardines=good Sardines in Pajamas=very good Sardines on a radiator=very, very good

[@Mike_from_Canmore]

Me: It's 2 am, We need to sleep Brain: Lets watch a guy eat canned fish on KZbin

[@ripztubig4457]

The way you introduced each tin in the Japanese announcer voice was very satisfying and funny. Thanks Matt! I've been binging these videos.

[@sluggysworld469]

9:00 i knew you were a sick man look how much joy he gets thinking of the sardine's wife and children

[@edwardmunson3896]

I'll be damned, there's actually one other person who eats these delectable treats with chop sticks.....and left handed to boot. Well done, sir.

[@CannedFishFiles]

Lefties rule!

[@gyozanomics]

The quality of this content is blowing my mind

[@Schenectadont]

An enamel armadillo AND a sponge owl? That is kitchen perfection, right there.

[@christopherstudebaker5002]

I love the cut from the over the top Star Trek shirt to the storm trooper pajamas.

[@godofsounds]

As you say sardines swimming in the ocean, doing sardine stuff, and thinking sardine thoughts. Thanks for the fun.

[@aaronball9815]

This is probably the best channel on KZbin. Period.

[@CannedFishFiles]

Thank you sir!

[@jimmyli4771]

Glad someone else shares my weird obsession w canned japanese fish

[@BobJones-dq9mx]

Chinese canned fish is also good to eat!

[@jimmyli4771]

@@BobJones-dq9mx lol no. China has no regulations which is why you find lots of worms in canned fish product from china

[@BobJones-dq9mx]

@@jimmyli4771 Maybe so, but like other imported food products, Chinese food sellers must comply with USA quality controls to be suitable for import..

[@jimmyli4771]

@@BobJones-dq9mx they say that but no ones actually checking lol. Just dig through a chinese canned fish product and see how many nonfish particles you find

[@BobJones-dq9mx]

@@jimmyli4771 American and EU inspectors do random checks.

[@andyinsdca]

It's cool to see these old videos of yours and then compare them to the newest stuff, you've come a long way.

[@kingnicholas6790]

this should be made into a full length movie immediately

[@glenchristie7194]

"This sauce is rippin!" Absolutely love you, thank you for the 2am viewings

[@ph03nixflame]

This is the kind of content I need during these crazy times!

[@carson8081]

Still crazy times a year later !

[@deloreswilson1798]

Wonder if his wife likes sardines?

Still crazy three years later

[@amedeomodigliani4389]

I went from looking for something to jazz up the can of sardines I had in my pantry to watching at least 10 videos on sardines and canned fish. I really gotta say that this is quality content even though it’s so niche. Very well done, hats off 👍🏽👍🏽

[@averageguy1261]

Artisan content.

[@SlowJabroni]

your content is the best that youtube has to offer and I'm going to enjoy watching more and more people realize it

[@nathanielbalderas7667]

Have never really been into sardines or canned fish for that matter but man I’m about ready to start my little journey after watching about 10 straight videos . There’s so many options but this guy knows his stuff and is really informative about where to start . And there’s a whole sardine eating community I didn’t know about that’s so awesome .

[@akesq01]

Same!

[@steelcity9517]

I've never had sardines, but I keep binging these videos. I am disgusted, but I can't stop bc Matthew is awesome. Gee golly, I'm gonna order a can. yeahhh hahah

[@darrenryall1995]

Before I started watching this channel I would never have thought about touching Sardines. Then I tried them, and now I'm hooked......... I just wish we had the variety here in South Africa that you have in the States. Especially these Japanese ones, look amazing.

[@izidorsuc]

9:05 was my favourite moment. Never thought about sardines in such a way. Very deep. ✌️

[@AntFong]

This rocks, dude. Love the tone and production value. Not to mention them canned fishies

[@CannedFishFiles]

Appreciate it! Tone is the focus of my channel, it means a lot when people recognize that.

[@yashasvi-lnp604]

Why am I watching these? I don’t even eat canned fish

[@davecoulter]

Buddy, this is gold. You should definitely list affiliate links to purchase the cans you taste if they are available online: I'd totally purchase them and you might get something for that.

[@CannedFishFiles]

Thanks Dave, maybe one day.

[@thatquietasianguy9582]

Never seen a man get a sexual aura over a can of sardines

[@rexypoooo]

Just when I thought I had seen everything on KZbin, then I got fed your channel, and what a delight! I found that the best way to enjoy a sunny day in the city is to take the train out to Far Rockaway, buy me a can of sardine at the polish market with some bread, and just listen to the ocean. I just came back fro Japan this week, and now I wish I had explorer some local canned fish while I was there!

[@fishpickles1377]

Son of a gun.... there aren't enough spine snapping eating fish over the kitchen sink videos on this platform! Glad a hero has stepped up to this task.

[@garbage3273]

Now I am eating sardines because of you lol

[@ching_gaming3275]

Bro I was searching up canned oysters and your videos started popping up now I can’t stop watching you eat canned fish 😂😂😂😂

[@metamii]

What are we even doing here? Watching another high quality fishy feast, of course. Thank you, my dude! Ps: as always love the vibes and must say production, editing, locations are 👌🏽. Pps: lol or vice versa!

[@robertbongiorno4400]

After watching these videos, I decided to buy a 5 gallon aquarium and raise my own sardines. Now I need to find a very tiny fishing rod. : )

[@tom_olofsson]

When you love something you want to put them in a can. Makes total sense.

[@brooksbrown580]

Man, you are straight up making me hungry ! These Japanese Canned fish all looks so damn good Im gonna faint.! I love sardines from Korea too, The Japanese are the masters of the sauce for sure...Thanks for making all hungry...

[@Hdhdbbebebn]

Right? So good

[@grenjith]

Looks like this is his full time job.

[@worddeuce]

I love Yan Can Cook!! 0:15

[@ChefLugo]

Here I find myself eating breakfast and watching canned fish files...

[@cyberpunkcentral8500]

I MUST track down the first reviewed Mackerel! Mackerel is my favourite sushi-- it's so meaty & flavorful!

[@CannedFishFiles]

I love mackerel sushi too.

[@goobah1389]

Really happy I found you, as I have been a fan of fast fish since I was a Padawan. Your editing style just makes it all that much better.

[@graemechung]

love the production quality in your videos!

[@restorer19]

A bowl of microwave rice, a can of the miso sardines or saba kabayaki, and a little green onion or kimchi, and everything's good. If you have an extra 5 minutes, moving the fish and sauce to a little folded aluminum foil boat and putting it in the toaster oven on broil makes it extra good on rice.

[@rayhartman9486]

I love my earthquaker guitar pedals with a side of sardines also....

[@DannyGruesome]

I absolutely love the intro line for every video. Its my favorite opening to a video ive seen.

[@chickenfingers991]

good video matthew carlson, you should be proud of yourself, thanks for the fish info

[@aych131]

My new fav youtube channel

[@CannedFishFiles]

Thanks!

[@TheSingofKwords]

Since I’ve started watching this young man, maybe three months ago my consumption of canned fish has gone up tenfold.

[@1234gpak]

Saw your sardine taste test video on r/DeepIntoKZbin and had to subscribe. The production quality is great and looking forward to watching more of your videos! Keep it up man

[@thedoover6520]

The second can of fish looks really good.

[@dangerbuoy]

I’ve been watching tons of your videos over the past week. From time to time throughout the experience, I’d wonder what you’d look like like without your iconic mustache. I was not prepared for this episode- some sort of taboo has been crossed.

[@freddymars2014]

I can tell you are an expert by the strength in your fingers from opening all those cans, as well as your moustache which acts as an oil absorbent... brilliant, just brilliant 👏👏👏

[@tonyhell234]

What am i even doing here? This guys great niche. I stumbled across this stuff because i was just looking for ideas for canned sardines my girlfriend bought but stumbled upon him. love the personality

[@jonathanpopham5483]

Thank you Matthew! Very interesting. btw i also love canned fish, usually I only have King Oscars, it's cool to see what they have on the other side of Earth!

[@aeiliasdivine5414]

Thank you for reviewing these products! Find it funny that you ate every can in diff places

[@huejay5388]

Been a while since I ate sardines but I always love your videos. Makes me want to go buy them rn

[@arthur8674]

love this guy... so glad i bumped into you on youtube!

[@kd1841]

I love all the different locations u eat the fish in! ❤️ Also love the description of brand and type!😂😂

[@TeBiDoWil]

Just got back from the Japanese market with a new stock of sardines and immediately sat down and looked through your channel and you review every can that I have! Dining right along with you today. Agreed, these are all very delicious with a slight advantage to the miso paste sardines 🤤

[@saviyou]

I'm watching this because I went to a Japanese grocer and randomly bought a can of saury. Trying to figure out what i should eat it with...I guess straight out of the can it is, lol.

[@CannedFishFiles]

Never hurts to try it straight. I eat the Japanese ones on rice; rice sops up the sauce nicely. Usually for breakfast. Then I can throw on an egg or some natto.

[@davidj.9587]

I am salivating, I regularly eat tinned sardines, in tom sauce, I will certainly look out for those Japanese ones.

[@Proudathiest1]

Like someone else said on one of your other vids , sardines are one of the best bang for your buck. They are healthy , tasty, and inexpensive. You rock bro! Love every single video you’ve made.

[@samkyser9206]

Canned fish, an odd subject, your reviews seem spot on, your tos shirt rocked.

[@rocker6219]

Yeah i just watched a dude in a stormtrooper onsie eat fish out of a can for ten minutes. What is life anyway

[@user-sz1je9vi3j]

i'm gonna go buy some japanese cans tomorrow, brother! you've inspired me big time

[@craigmitchell8892]

Super interesting to see the style and vibe develop

[@Twitch_CG]

Gotta love opening up sardines on old age heaters these days lmao

[@4thInches]

it's saturday and i'm watching another grown man eat several cans of fish... welp that's me cooked, better luck next life lmaooo

[@mRibbons]

This video and the super market sardines video are my favorite episodes!

[@mtcondie]

Totally going to go find Japanese sardines this week! Thank you!

[@ar-sithf.austin3744]

"I'm gonna try 'em for you"... The sacrifices one must make.

[@NursingInvestor]

wow how did I just found this channel this is cool and nice vibe/setup

[@kangarue_]

Glad I found you! Love your video style!!!

[@bamasurp]

I just bought a can of the Miso Sardines. Also cans of kimchi sold at same store. I tried some tomatoe sauce sardines and added the kimchi in the can after the deens were gone....Excellent.

[@m1st3rsin1ster]

This is awesome!!! Gonna go try a few out

[@readbooks9985]

Miso sardines over hot rice - yum. 😋😋😋

[@PapaBlake]

Man those sardines look amazing

[@DixonScholngCock]

Best review yet!!

[@DatL24]

Getting a distinct General Sam vibe from this video; also love the channel, keep up the good work my dude!

[@gameloozer731]

Found some of the sweet soy sauce fishies at a local market and they’re incredible. I picked up a can of the miso ones too

[@motuaow1609]

I love the music, reminds me a little bit of Too Short

[@khalidavery1049]

Hey man, I love all of your videos . There so dope! I love fish too.

[@gasfrommyanusi0i594]

I really appreciate those shots over the sink

[@babygraceblue]

I love how some of your shirts really complemented the background. Also LOVED the different locations and the last one was the best. It really made each can an experience.

[@CannedFishFiles]

Thanks for noticing. I didn't want to eat five cans at once so I decided to take the opportunity to do a bunch different setups.

[@kangarue_]

Love this too!!

[@deenzmartin6695]

me three

[@TheSingofKwords]

He should be wearing a ninja outfit. Imagine how many spinal column is this guy is snap using only his teeth.

[@PresidentMateo]

This man speaks the truth, good stuff.

[@MintyMiku]

Big fish in a can just taste better than the small one

[@EddwardScissorhands]

Like I just said in ur newest vid I got these all coming in the mail! (Couldn’t find the care package one tho) this is one of ur videos I go back to the most so I’m so stoked. Bonsai!💜

[@Proudathiest1]

And you make me wanna learn how to use chopsticks.

[@tyrellco1]

Love the Star Trek shirt!

[@phillipdodds7860]

Love the Star Trek shirt!! Then....you bust out the Star Wars pajamas!! Mind blown. 🤯

[@akesq01]

Those all look great!

[@brooksbrown580]

Matt everytime I watch you man I get crazy hungry !

[@scottbelcher9026]

Since seeing this I’ve tried Japanese mackerel and sauries, yes, they are so good!!! I love the miso sauce, finally tasted some after years of my Mom watching Iron Chef! Lol! I see what the fuss is about!!! I haven’t had any sardines yet or with the sugary soy sauce, I will need to order those!!! I’m really looking forward to sardines in miso sauce!!!

[@RC-qf3mp]

7:20 sounds like James Taylor “You’ve got a friend” riff on the synth. 👊

[@6bthedevil]

Perfect weirdo with perfect weirdo music. Excellent video production. Subscribed.

[@bobsiddoway]

Love the jammies AND the fish. 🤣🙏🔥

[@qounqer]

Og Star Trek is great