Coco Ichibanya. I fell in love with that place when I was stationed in Okinawa. It finally opened in California, then I moved to Texas. Now they're opening one in Frisco, Texas! 🥲
@Dover782 жыл бұрын
Was just about to comment the same thing. Coco’s was our go-to Sunday morning hangover killer when I was stationed at Kadena. I made it to spice-level 8 before I tapped out.
@bmbullman2 жыл бұрын
Anyone stationed there that didn't try it is in fact, wrong.
@suukbang2 жыл бұрын
I was going to say the same thing also!👍🏽
@DiaMortensen2 жыл бұрын
Tonkatsu taro was my favorite. Every time my wife and I go back to Okinawa, it’s a must. Don’t think there was a coco ichibanya in my time. Have to look it up next time I’m there.
@juliafulford83112 жыл бұрын
Coco's is my absolute favorite! Level #10 with chicken cutlet. We lived on it during our time in Iwakuni. Went to the one in Cali. Good but nothing will ever compare.
@keepingupwithspiritsparanormal2 жыл бұрын
Hey Sam my husband and I watch you every evening! We have watched replays and have made so many of your meals. You have brought us so much joy with your videos! My sons now watch you to and they are young and love to help me cook!. I just wanted to reach out and say hello and thank you for all you do your a huge inspiration. 🙏🏻
@ninjasource2 жыл бұрын
When I was in Japan, I ate CoCo Curry like once a week. I’d get progressively spicier curry. My favorite was when they added some cheese.
@chrisgardnerss2 жыл бұрын
CoCo is the absolute shit! I used to deploy to Okinawa all the time, and damn, nothing compares to CoCo!
@chrisgardnerss2 жыл бұрын
I also have a copycat recipe of Coco curry and it’s spot on.
@dustinmallett17032 жыл бұрын
@@chrisgardnerss can you post the copycat I wanna make it
@brandon72192 жыл бұрын
Level 10 just hits different.
@halestormtv2 жыл бұрын
@@chrisgardnerss Dude! CoCo curry is the BEST! I'd love to make a copycat recipe, I miss that curry so much! Could you please share the recipe?
@johnrahn12 жыл бұрын
Everything Sam does is perfect. Even when the lid flies off the honey. I love that you guys left that in btw.
@jonbailes19342 жыл бұрын
It’s becoming a trade mark I think, see PBLT video!!
@crystalvillarreal85792 жыл бұрын
Well he messed up the roux a little bit by forgetting the butter but you never let the food win and he pulled it off.
@chocolate113cm2 жыл бұрын
I lived in Tokyo for nearly 5 years. Coco Ichibana was literally all I ate for a week one time! Tonkatsu curry level 4 with cheese!
@nujxad2 жыл бұрын
Don't forget the egg and tartar sauce!
@Thetimebomb172 жыл бұрын
With the cheese Naan
@johnmichaud64532 жыл бұрын
I was stationed in Okinawa. Chicken cutlet/fried chicken mix, 200 grams of rice, cheese, corn, cheese naan and a coke spice level 6. Will forever be my favorite thing and favorite place to eat on the entire planet.
@Darkedge3612 жыл бұрын
wish i'd known cheese was an option!! lol i ordered lvl 4 spicy but i wasn't quite ready i drank an entire pitcher of water but i finished it
@johnmichaud64532 жыл бұрын
@@Darkedge361 lol I went so often I slowly evolved my order. Mango Milk Lassies we’re absolutely 🔥 too. No lie, the smaller amount of rice and the cheese really set it over the top for me. I was stationed on Camp Courtney so we went to the one closer to Hansen, but I’m pretty sure I ate at everyone of them in Okinawa and a few in Tokyo hahaha.
@vinchetti_spaghetti2 жыл бұрын
I ate at CoCo Ichibanya every single weekend for my whole 2 years in Japan. Totally worth it. Plus, they had the cheesy garlic naan bread to go with it.
@vinchetti_spaghetti2 жыл бұрын
@@2023Hayabusa I’ve been to the one in Irvine, South Korea, and Hawaii, but none of them had the cheesy garlic naan bread. :(
@AFHProvider2 жыл бұрын
Oh my God. That was my go-to bento box when I was an MP stationed in Sasebo Japan. This brought back some hella memories for me. I can taste it right now.
@Yutaka.M2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sam-san for your video. Fukujin-zuke is a common curry garnish in Japan. Its a type of non-fermented pickles. Pickled in a seasoning liquid made from sugar and mirin. It is a rare case to use red pickled ginger. Please try Fukujin-zuke once and introduce it.
@thewarden5492 жыл бұрын
The reference to Will Smith and Chris Rock was priceless!! 🤣
@marc71482 жыл бұрын
We have all heard it over 4 million times by now but damn it doesn’t get old 🤣
@jeffandmarylutz87612 жыл бұрын
Mouth watering and laughing my ass off at the same time watching Sam drop the honey in the sauce pan! Great video guys!
@Dethmobile2 жыл бұрын
The vid mentioned at the start of this vid is what got me into your channel! I loved you laid back but intense take on the various foods you tried. Cheers Sam and Max and crew!
@Oddzilla512 жыл бұрын
Been planning on making this one soon. Looks great! Thanks!
@mannypuerta50862 жыл бұрын
Brought back some memories of the Yellow Awning (we Gaijins called it) in Chiba near Tokyo. It was a popular little airline dinner hangout. The gyoza and tonkatsu were amazing…washed down with a Sapporo. Japanese curry is my favorite curry. Oishidesu ne? You did good, and I especially liked the entertaining, acrobatic application of honey. Technique can only be surpassed by flavor and taste, and I’m sure you did. I will do this, Sam-san.
@tsukiyomitsutsumi34122 жыл бұрын
Aye Sapporo is my jam! Great beer indeed.
@amyrickett93205 ай бұрын
We've made this multiple times with pork and chicken. Always good, never fails. Thanks Sam!!!
@icekitten4u2love142 жыл бұрын
Yep exactly like coco ichibanya curry, watery as hell and can be found in most Asian markets in a bag to heat up in the microwave and isn't roux based like Gogo Curry's Curry which is like a delicious stew curry and has more spice to it for sure
@mcesarey2 жыл бұрын
I've been drunk at Coco's after midnight many times when I was stationed in Japan....Love it! Chicken katsu curry level 5 with ebi
@brianbarnes21662 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love Japanese curry! I was shocked at how simple it is and your recipe certainly enforces that belief. I like a fried egg and mushrooms. Keep giving us these awesome videos/episodes!!!
@nddugas2 жыл бұрын
Have some black coffee to go with the curry. Makes an amazing compliment.
@JohnHausser2 жыл бұрын
I’ll try it
@nddugas2 жыл бұрын
@@JohnHausser I will note that I have not made STCG's version of the curry, but the S&B roux that comes in various spice levels.
@martinneween2 жыл бұрын
I swear Japan has some of the best food on the planet
@satrirahmania91002 жыл бұрын
Try Indonesian food
@Richard-et3cl2 жыл бұрын
#1 Mexican (enchiladas) #2 Greek (Greek salad) #3 Italian (lasagna Bolognese) #4 Indian ( Tikka masala) #5 American (philly cheese steak)
@euansmith70592 жыл бұрын
@@Richard-et3cl worst list ive ever seen 😂
@Richard-et3cl2 жыл бұрын
@@euansmith7059 best for me, what is your list ? Show me
@matthinkampcooks2 жыл бұрын
Haven’t been able to stop thinking about katsu recently and this video comes up. It’s a sign! Gonna make a video soon. Thanks Sam
@YoutubeMod2 жыл бұрын
"When you're done smacking the pork like Will Smith smacked Chris Rock" haha that got me
@jenniferbailey22142 жыл бұрын
Right?!lol
@dementiabidenfallingontheb67122 жыл бұрын
What was left on Chris Rock's face after Will Smith smacked him? "FRESH PRINTS" 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😁😁😁
@mattpeacock52082 жыл бұрын
There was a window we ordered food from right outside the main gate of MCAS Iwakuni. I was usually hammered when I ate there at 2AM, but that dish is definately one of the things I'd order. The gyoza was outstanding as well!
@mcDunk02 жыл бұрын
I’m so happy you did this, my friends mom refused to give me their recipe. Could never find the recipe online. Just from the look! I know this is it! Will be back very soon with my update on my attempt!
@bierbrauer112 жыл бұрын
We do this all the time! I make tonkatsu, and we use the leftovers (reheated in air fryer) as Katsu-curry
@alanmak14462 жыл бұрын
Made it last night, 100% in accordance with your recipe.....OMG.....it was sensational.....one of the best curry's we have had...will eat again...
@raymondu992 жыл бұрын
There’s 2 rice dishes that I think Sam would absolutely knock out of the park - chaliapin Steak Don, and a lomo saltado. Would love to see Sam make either one some day!
@Twosocks04 Жыл бұрын
Mmmm lomo is heavenly, the other is the onion steak right?
@raymondu99 Жыл бұрын
@@Twosocks04 yes sir! Japanese steak dish marinated in grated onion becomes absolutely super tender, and then served with caramelized onions and rice
@s0ne012 жыл бұрын
its that time of year. im fasting. im hungry. but i cant stop watching cooking/mukbang videos. 😅💀
@robertbinford87402 жыл бұрын
My mother was Japanese and she made curry all of the time. She would make it many different ways. She would dice chicken, beef, or pork meat and cook it with the vegetables. She would make it without the meat and then we would eat it with tonkatsu, chicken katsu, or karage. She would slice an apple or pear and put it in with the veggies for sweetness. The apple would disappear during the stewing. The also make an instant roux that you can buy at most Asian markets if you are in a hurry. It is almost as tasty.
@slowsteadysqueeze42462 жыл бұрын
I make it with chicken in a similar way. I like to get the roux blocks from S&B so all I have to do is add water and melt on the stove. Add baby bella mushrooms, mozz/provalone cheese, and the pickled ginger too. Totally worth it!
@kristen_noel Жыл бұрын
That dish is absolutely gorgeous!! Sheer perfection!!
@erinsenpai2852 жыл бұрын
TGIF Boys ☆ Love the video's all of them is my favorite. I'd love to visit Japan the atmosphere is everything about it. You're videos has so much influence and inspection. Keep doing what you do, just a Canadian fan saying hello.😊💙
@bradcampbell6242 жыл бұрын
Oh, that looks so good. Even without any sides, throw that pork on a bun, lil bit of mustard and pickle slices (and maybe thin onion slice), and Boom! You have that classic Iowa Pork T sandwich! (The other iconic Iowa sandwich being the Maid-rite). And a beer.
@angrylittlespider45932 жыл бұрын
Maybe??? MUST have onion slice! 😁
@yayerin2 жыл бұрын
Iowan here. Before I finished reading this all the way through, I thought “damn this guy is turning this into a tenderloin” lol
@v1c4r10u52 жыл бұрын
Japanese curry is INSANELY popular here! So many chains dedicated to it, it's available at almost any restaurant, and it's almost always delicious. Japanese curry is even served once a month as part of the school lunch menu! It's the most popular menu item at my school by a mile!
@Red_Eyed2 жыл бұрын
Damn. Coco Ichibanya sounds so fire right now.
@chadwright76142 жыл бұрын
Looks excellent man. Just like everything you cook
As I am watching this episode, I am having Chicken Katsu Curry for lunch, So good! 🍱🥘
@RobertTempleton642 жыл бұрын
Torikatsu donburri is my go to. So much awesome with katsu.
@jeremy429r72 жыл бұрын
That breaded pork patty by itself is worth the time it took to watch this video
@pinano34112 жыл бұрын
Tonkatsu was my late girlfriend's favorite dish, I had it once with her. I saw the preview picture on KZbin and Japan in the description - Tonkatsu! Thanks, Sam! I learned American Sign Language for my late girlfriend, now I am learning Tagalog for my wife.
@StrobeFireStudios2 жыл бұрын
Late girlfriend? I'm so sorry, what happened to her if you don't mind me asking?
@pinano34112 жыл бұрын
@@StrobeFireStudios I actually never found out for sure - she was Deaf (capital "D" indicates cultural Deafness) and the family was quite insular about the whole thing. My heart was still broken. It was about 8 years or so ago, and I am now happily married. But she was very nice.
@quantumrealmtourist712 жыл бұрын
I love Sam’s videos. He’s so different than all the bullshit cooking videos that flood KZbin. Straight to the business and always entertaining with some bad ass recipes
@JohnHausser2 жыл бұрын
I like Sam but Josh Weissman is superior
@quantumrealmtourist712 жыл бұрын
@@JohnHausser nahhhh man he kinda annoys me. Still makes amazing videos though
@RedRisotto2 жыл бұрын
Aaron and Claire would say: ""More green onion = more delicious!" Aaron and Claire would also say: "Add some cornstarch to the egg wash to make it extra sticky... to prevent peeling of the fried coating." They would have sighed at the rice... Josh Weissman explains things to a tee if you wish to nail it.
@jordanowen90792 жыл бұрын
Agreed I am a big fan of real food cooks 😋
@BlackangelKatakuri2 жыл бұрын
@@RedRisotto Yeah but Sam is real
@thoroughlycaffeinated73532 жыл бұрын
Breaded pork cutlet is popular in Korea, as well. Its always served with a side of baked beans and a cabbage slaw-like salad. often wondered if they learned to enjoy this from American military bases during WW2 and the Korean War.
@brianazmy31562 жыл бұрын
I'm digging the Korean chopsticks. It's amazing how many different Asian countries have their own style.
@sarinasagmoe85912 жыл бұрын
What's the difference between Katsu and Schnitzel?
@donprior2806 Жыл бұрын
So happy I found and made this after a deep dive (since I’ve made most of the more recent stuff).
@NickGranville2 жыл бұрын
Never tried it with prom but chicken Katsu curry is one of my favourite meals ever
@stephenhalbert78382 жыл бұрын
I miss Coco’s!!! This is going to be perfect
@daviddavid58802 жыл бұрын
I am all about curry. One taste and I was hooked. It's da bomb.
@allenheaps20842 жыл бұрын
Just finished eating this fantastic recipe. I searched high and low for the S&B Curry Powder, but it seems you can only order it online. I went with the S&B Golden Curry Medium hot mix and used about a tablespoon of the brick chopping it up into a powder like substance, worked out well. Sam this is so freaking awesome! My taste buds are still dancing! This will make recipe #6 I've made, and all have turned out fantastic! Thank you, Sam, you are making chiefs out of us all.
@xx7secondsxx2 жыл бұрын
ITS SOOOOOO FUNNY!!! A plane was flying above my house here in FL right at the same time in the video! The okane was loud enough to play over my phone a bit! Timing! 🤣🤣🤘🎸🤘🎸🍻🍻🍸🍾🥂🍹🍹😎😎💚🖤💚💚
@willj72432 жыл бұрын
I am amazed at how well you made the pork cutlet curry. Japanese people (including me) also love Katsu Curry.:) Please come to Osaka next time you are in Japan. Osaka is a great place to eat!
@emagee78642 жыл бұрын
Thanks for bringing a little food from Japan to our screens. Love that dish.
@johnmeskis2 жыл бұрын
Tonkastsu is a family favorite. My midwestern kids don’t care for curry so I serve with a cabbage salad and traditional “bull” sauce. Rice too, of course.
@rok42202 жыл бұрын
That honey moment made my night. I’m totally making this, this weekend
@fightingcorsair72972 жыл бұрын
I think this dish might have the best plate presentation you've ever done. Great job, kids.
@scottmcwave94792 жыл бұрын
Looks damn good 👍
@hdk09142 жыл бұрын
I’m a your great fan in Japan! i’m happy because of introducing Japanese food recipe i’m your channel! I really want to see you here!
@melaniedezaki-applewaithe15732 жыл бұрын
Made me smile. CoCo is good but home made is heavenly. Thank you from Tokyo xxx
@ryanrhino19342 жыл бұрын
Basically, fukujinzuke for curry rice and beni-shoga ginger for beef bowl.
@The_Stacey_Family2 жыл бұрын
I made this the day after you posted it, it was AMAZING! Thank you Sam every time we go out this is what my husband orders and now I can make it at home and get great results!
@aaronemery93912 жыл бұрын
Somebody should mark this video on the calender... Sam asked a question and Max has the correct response Sam was looking for..... good job Maxxie
@owainkanaway83452 жыл бұрын
Perfectly cooked Sam. Hell you made it much better than the rest of the Japanese Curry tutorials.
@dflenn94232 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam, having been to Japan dozens of times you take me back to the late-night eating of pork Catsue Curry with my Japanese friends having beers and saki late into the night. I've walked home to my hotel more times than I can count with the sun rising just after 3:am, full, content, and happy!! You and Max keep up the good work! Love the show. Hello from Maryville, Tennessee.
@ShelleyKimmel2 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh that looks amazing! I do love good curry!🥢🍲
@ryantatro57782 жыл бұрын
I get those curry sauce packets with veggies that you heat in boiling water. Put that on some fresh white rice (not rinsed) with some scrambled eggs done to your liking. It's no Sam cooked meal but pretty darn good!
@maliqueen45692 жыл бұрын
finally a curry recipe that doesn't call for coconut milk (im super allergic to coconut) Thanks you guys! Can't wait to try this, i think i'll add more veggies though.
@susie42482 жыл бұрын
I made this entire dish last night and it was delicious! I had no trouble finding the S & B curry powder at my local H-Mart store as well as the pickled ginger which was a great addition to the meal.Thanks Sam for the tutorial and recipe!
@berniecelee50622 жыл бұрын
We were there in Tokyo in 2019 too! Cherry blossom 🌸 that was big reason we went .and our wedding anniversary. And I was just at the grocery store thinking 🤔…maybe I should make Japanese curry with Japanese pork cutlet ! I come home and your notification comes on …. Will be On the menu next weekend when the children come over cause they love love ❤️ Japanese cuisine. It’s an easy dish to cook . I should cook it more often . Great 👍 video!
@mrkc102 жыл бұрын
Co Co Curry was practically my second home! Ah the memories
@jenniferbailey22142 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I was having a bad day and then you came along with that Will Smith bit and that made me laugh! The food looks amazing too, where can I find that brand of curry?
@andybrunner40012 жыл бұрын
My local Safeway has it but if your store doesn’t, you can find it on Amazon
@DeathBYDesign6662 жыл бұрын
It's kinda concerning that it's getting this much attention considering other events going on on the world right now. It was amusing, but it's a week later and we should forget about it any day now.
@wolfingitdown20472 жыл бұрын
One of the simplest pleasures in life right here. Oh and Tonkatsu Kare is amazing too
@catche852 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best dishes ever. We are planning a burger invention day and I am going to make a fried chicken katsu curry burger. Using the curry sauce in place of buttermilk, then also putting some curry sauce on top. I may use a mesculan lettuce mix like Wagamama used to serve it with, or an asian slaw. Pickled ginger optional. Japanese mayo essential.
@limpsworld2 жыл бұрын
That was F ing dope! Going in the keeper file. Thanks guys.
@KBChannel12 жыл бұрын
You should do like a Chopped style series where Max gives you a random basket of ingredients to make a meal out of.
@Cymbelin2 жыл бұрын
Epicurean Heaven. Gotta love the sound of it. :D This recipe is definitely going on my Asian Night menu list.
@Frie_Jemi2 жыл бұрын
I know you are in love with the panko bread crumbs, but I have a suggestion and I ask graciously that you give it a try. Crushed Rich crackers provide a breaded coating very similar to panko but more of a buttery flavor. I couldn't find panko one day and I tried the Ritz crackers. It worked out so well I also then tried club crackers which came out similar but not as buttery. In one of your upcoming episodes where you do a breadcrumb style batter breading would you please give a try to one or all of these options and state your opinion. Maybe even try a crushed Cheeto coating also
@bashert2 жыл бұрын
the top filet looks like China...the bottom looks like Australia. Preeeety nifty.
@josephsullivan37752 жыл бұрын
lmao i made an audible noise at my desk when that top came flying off, never change king
@jeffhaddox22392 жыл бұрын
Curry is ok, but Katsu-Don is my favorite Japanese comfort food need too make that sometime 👍
@aaront9362 жыл бұрын
That's my go to dish
@kalaipaa2 жыл бұрын
Tonkatsu (pork cutlet) is actually an American dish that made it's way to Japan via WWII. I'm not judging, Sam was using Korean chop sticks. Lol Looked awesome by the way!!
@lianedegville30932 жыл бұрын
I'd still need to drizzle Bulldog Sauce on the tonkatsu and have a bit of finely sliced cabbage on the side 😋
@glasschicken132 жыл бұрын
Wow just made this for supper tonight!!’ I knew it was gonna be good but not this good!!! Thank you thank you!
@Vorpal_Wit2 жыл бұрын
Mmm, looks delicious. Some shrimp at the very end, into that curry, and it would be perfect.
@jimlachance21812 жыл бұрын
Thank you was trying to figure out what to make for dinner making this tonight
@SouloDoloMusic2 жыл бұрын
I was going to yell at you for leaving out Garam Masala but looked up the ingredients of the S&B and saw they were exactly the same 😅 Also, use a slurry instead of flour, that's how you get that iconic Japanese Curry shine!
@scottmcwave94792 жыл бұрын
corn starch?
@SouloDoloMusic2 жыл бұрын
@@scottmcwave9479 Yes, sir! Equal parts cornstarch and water.
@mareius2 жыл бұрын
I tried this today and it was perfect. Thanks!
@davidhandy52252 жыл бұрын
I made this recipe, but with gluten-free crumbs. It was amazing! Thanks for this.
@khoshino96212 жыл бұрын
I ate curryrice for lunch almost every day I was in Japan. And it’s super easy to recreate at home using Glico curry.
@AnimeOtakuDrew2 жыл бұрын
I love Japanese style curry, and katsu. Thanks for another great recipe!
@I.rod.20222 жыл бұрын
I expected an April’s fools episode. I was all paranoid lmao.
@zuno7002 жыл бұрын
Can u try to make panes con pollo it’s a Salvadoran dish super good
@dingo52082 жыл бұрын
I made this and it was so good, other than my curry not being hot enough. The pork was sooo crunchy. Part of the repertoire now!
@janete46122 жыл бұрын
Fabulous curry, I just made it for lunch I used chicken worked great thanks for great videos 😀
@samuelswearingen84352 жыл бұрын
Sam, I know you said it was easy, but could you do the egg one also. Really love watching your videos. Best wishes from the South Eastern states.
@hoptheragamuffin70342 жыл бұрын
Yes Katsu curry!! And glad to hear you like Go Go curry. If you choose S&B curry powder at random, oh man you got the best curry powder in the world.
@extratenshi2 жыл бұрын
Sam,waiting for you in Japan, let me know if you could use a guide. I’m a CocoIchiban curry fan too - fully agree it’s the best comfort food ever.
@brandorobot2 жыл бұрын
Weird I was just thinking of making japanese curry tonight. But I usually do it with beef like a stew, its excellent with a poached egg on top.
@MadisonFalcoFoods2 жыл бұрын
I still haven’t had this and I can’t wait to make it so I can try it myself😋
@nightmare13302 жыл бұрын
That's looks delicious! I'll have to try and make this. More Asian style recipes please!
@O_Dingo772 жыл бұрын
I loved the top ten series. I wish that you continue it now that things are easier. I want Africa, Poland, Australia, New Zealand, and the multitude of Scandinavia as well as everywhere. Only when your ready of course.
@ryandale99602 жыл бұрын
Coco ichibanya is the business
@barneycoffman66632 жыл бұрын
Sam, your videos are always so inspirational and open my mind to possibilities! Since I am trying hard as hell to avoid starches = no rice, replace with riced cauliflower, something else (water chestnuts?) or nothing. And no potatoes, replace with mushrooms and celery. Mushrooms and celery are often in Japanese dishes.
@capricerollans79342 жыл бұрын
Wow that looks amazing !!! Can’t wait to taste that!!! I ordered min a couple of months ago .. I have all your cook books !!