MAKING ONE OF MY FAVORITE MEALS FROM JAPAN...AT HOME! | SAM THE COOKING GUY

[@timr0by]

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! 🥲

[@Dover78]

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.

[@bmbullman]

Anyone stationed there that didn't try it is in fact, wrong.

[@suukbang]

I was going to say the same thing also!👍🏽

[@DiaMortensen]

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.

[@juliafulford8311]

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.

[@keepingupwithspiritsparanormal]

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. 🙏🏻

[@ninjasource]

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.

[@chrisgardnerss]

CoCo is the absolute shit! I used to deploy to Okinawa all the time, and damn, nothing compares to CoCo!

[@chrisgardnerss]

I also have a copycat recipe of Coco curry and it’s spot on.

[@dustinmallett1703]

@@chrisgardnerss can you post the copycat I wanna make it

[@brandon7219]

Level 10 just hits different.

[@halestormtv]

@@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?

[@johnrahn1]

Everything Sam does is perfect. Even when the lid flies off the honey. I love that you guys left that in btw.

[@jonbailes1934]

It’s becoming a trade mark I think, see PBLT video!!

[@crystalvillarreal8579]

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.

[@chocolate113cm]

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!

[@nujxad]

Don't forget the egg and tartar sauce!

[@Thetimebomb17]

With the cheese Naan

[@johnmichaud6453]

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.

[@Darkedge361]

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

[@johnmichaud6453]

@@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_spaghetti]

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_spaghetti]

@@2023Hayabusa I’ve been to the one in Irvine, South Korea, and Hawaii, but none of them had the cheesy garlic naan bread. :(

[@AFHProvider]

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.M]

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.

[@thewarden549]

The reference to Will Smith and Chris Rock was priceless!! 🤣

[@marc7148]

We have all heard it over 4 million times by now but damn it doesn’t get old 🤣

[@jeffandmarylutz8761]

Mouth watering and laughing my ass off at the same time watching Sam drop the honey in the sauce pan! Great video guys!

[@Dethmobile]

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!

[@Oddzilla51]

Been planning on making this one soon. Looks great! Thanks!

[@mannypuerta5086]

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.

[@tsukiyomitsutsumi3412]

Aye Sapporo is my jam! Great beer indeed.

[@amyrickett9320]

We've made this multiple times with pork and chicken. Always good, never fails. Thanks Sam!!!

[@icekitten4u2love14]

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

[@mcesarey]

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

[@brianbarnes2166]

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!!!

[@nddugas]

Have some black coffee to go with the curry. Makes an amazing compliment.

[@JohnHausser]

I’ll try it

[@nddugas]

@@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.

[@martinneween]

I swear Japan has some of the best food on the planet

[@satrirahmania9100]

Try Indonesian food

[@Richard-et3cl]

#1 Mexican (enchiladas) #2 Greek (Greek salad) #3 Italian (lasagna Bolognese) #4 Indian ( Tikka masala) #5 American (philly cheese steak)

[@euansmith7059]

@@Richard-et3cl worst list ive ever seen 😂

[@Richard-et3cl]

@@euansmith7059 best for me, what is your list ? Show me

[@matthinkampcooks]

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

[@YoutubeMod]

"When you're done smacking the pork like Will Smith smacked Chris Rock" haha that got me

[@jenniferbailey2214]

Right?!lol

[@dementiabidenfallingontheb6712]

What was left on Chris Rock's face after Will Smith smacked him? "FRESH PRINTS" 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😁😁😁

[@mattpeacock5208]

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!

[@mcDunk0]

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!

[@bierbrauer11]

We do this all the time! I make tonkatsu, and we use the leftovers (reheated in air fryer) as Katsu-curry

[@alanmak1446]

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...

[@raymondu99]

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]

Mmmm lomo is heavenly, the other is the onion steak right?

[@raymondu99]

@@Twosocks04 yes sir! Japanese steak dish marinated in grated onion becomes absolutely super tender, and then served with caramelized onions and rice

[@s0ne01]

its that time of year. im fasting. im hungry. but i cant stop watching cooking/mukbang videos. 😅💀

[@robertbinford8740]

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.

[@slowsteadysqueeze4246]

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]

That dish is absolutely gorgeous!! Sheer perfection!!

[@erinsenpai285]

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.😊💙

[@bradcampbell624]

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.

[@angrylittlespider4593]

Maybe??? MUST have onion slice! 😁

[@yayerin]

Iowan here. Before I finished reading this all the way through, I thought “damn this guy is turning this into a tenderloin” lol

[@v1c4r10u5]

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_Eyed]

Damn. Coco Ichibanya sounds so fire right now.

[@chadwright7614]

Looks excellent man. Just like everything you cook

[@K-R-O-L]

Flour > Egg > breadcrumb > egg > breadcrumb. The perfect crisp !

[@sherri2143]

As I am watching this episode, I am having Chicken Katsu Curry for lunch, So good! 🍱🥘

[@RobertTempleton64]

Torikatsu donburri is my go to. So much awesome with katsu.

[@jeremy429r7]

That breaded pork patty by itself is worth the time it took to watch this video

[@pinano3411]

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.

[@StrobeFireStudios]

Late girlfriend? I'm so sorry, what happened to her if you don't mind me asking?

[@pinano3411]

​@@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.

[@quantumrealmtourist71]

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

[@JohnHausser]

I like Sam but Josh Weissman is superior

[@quantumrealmtourist71]

@@JohnHausser nahhhh man he kinda annoys me. Still makes amazing videos though

[@RedRisotto]

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.

[@jordanowen9079]

Agreed I am a big fan of real food cooks 😋

[@BlackangelKatakuri]

@@RedRisotto Yeah but Sam is real

[@thoroughlycaffeinated7353]

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.

[@brianazmy3156]

I'm digging the Korean chopsticks. It's amazing how many different Asian countries have their own style.

[@sarinasagmoe8591]

What's the difference between Katsu and Schnitzel?

[@donprior2806]

So happy I found and made this after a deep dive (since I’ve made most of the more recent stuff).

[@NickGranville]

Never tried it with prom but chicken Katsu curry is one of my favourite meals ever

[@stephenhalbert7838]

I miss Coco’s!!! This is going to be perfect

[@daviddavid5880]

I am all about curry. One taste and I was hooked. It's da bomb.

[@allenheaps2084]

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.

[@xx7secondsxx]

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! 🤣🤣🤘🎸🤘🎸🍻🍻🍸🍾🥂🍹🍹😎😎💚🖤💚💚

[@willj7243]

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!

[@emagee7864]

Thanks for bringing a little food from Japan to our screens. Love that dish.

[@johnmeskis]

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.

[@rok4220]

That honey moment made my night. I’m totally making this, this weekend

[@fightingcorsair7297]

I think this dish might have the best plate presentation you've ever done. Great job, kids.

[@scottmcwave9479]

Looks damn good 👍

[@hdk0914]

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-applewaithe1573]

Made me smile. CoCo is good but home made is heavenly. Thank you from Tokyo xxx

[@ryanrhino1934]

Basically, fukujinzuke for curry rice and beni-shoga ginger for beef bowl.

[@The_Stacey_Family]

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!

[@aaronemery9391]

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

[@owainkanaway8345]

Perfectly cooked Sam. Hell you made it much better than the rest of the Japanese Curry tutorials.

[@dflenn9423]

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.

[@ShelleyKimmel]

Oh my gosh that looks amazing! I do love good curry!🥢🍲

[@ryantatro5778]

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!

[@maliqueen4569]

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.

[@susie4248]

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!

[@berniecelee5062]

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!

[@mrkc10]

Co Co Curry was practically my second home! Ah the memories

[@jenniferbailey2214]

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?

[@andybrunner4001]

My local Safeway has it but if your store doesn’t, you can find it on Amazon

[@DeathBYDesign666]

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.

[@wolfingitdown2047]

One of the simplest pleasures in life right here. Oh and Tonkatsu Kare is amazing too

[@catche85]

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.

[@limpsworld]

That was F ing dope! Going in the keeper file. Thanks guys.

[@KBChannel1]

You should do like a Chopped style series where Max gives you a random basket of ingredients to make a meal out of.

[@Cymbelin]

Epicurean Heaven. Gotta love the sound of it. :D This recipe is definitely going on my Asian Night menu list.

[@Frie_Jemi]

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

[@bashert]

the top filet looks like China...the bottom looks like Australia. Preeeety nifty.

[@josephsullivan3775]

lmao i made an audible noise at my desk when that top came flying off, never change king

[@jeffhaddox2239]

Curry is ok, but Katsu-Don is my favorite Japanese comfort food need too make that sometime 👍

[@aaront936]

That's my go to dish

[@kalaipaa]

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!!

[@lianedegville3093]

I'd still need to drizzle Bulldog Sauce on the tonkatsu and have a bit of finely sliced cabbage on the side 😋

[@glasschicken13]

Wow just made this for supper tonight!!’ I knew it was gonna be good but not this good!!! Thank you thank you!

[@Vorpal_Wit]

Mmm, looks delicious. Some shrimp at the very end, into that curry, and it would be perfect.

[@jimlachance2181]

Thank you was trying to figure out what to make for dinner making this tonight

[@SouloDoloMusic]

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!

[@scottmcwave9479]

corn starch?

[@SouloDoloMusic]

@@scottmcwave9479 Yes, sir! Equal parts cornstarch and water.

[@mareius]

I tried this today and it was perfect. Thanks!

[@davidhandy5225]

I made this recipe, but with gluten-free crumbs. It was amazing! Thanks for this.

[@khoshino9621]

I ate curryrice for lunch almost every day I was in Japan. And it’s super easy to recreate at home using Glico curry.

[@AnimeOtakuDrew]

I love Japanese style curry, and katsu. Thanks for another great recipe!

[@I.rod.2022]

I expected an April’s fools episode. I was all paranoid lmao.

[@zuno700]

Can u try to make panes con pollo it’s a Salvadoran dish super good

[@dingo5208]

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!

[@janete4612]

Fabulous curry, I just made it for lunch I used chicken worked great thanks for great videos 😀

[@samuelswearingen8435]

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.

[@hoptheragamuffin7034]

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.

[@extratenshi]

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.

[@brandorobot]

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.

[@MadisonFalcoFoods]

I still haven’t had this and I can’t wait to make it so I can try it myself😋

[@nightmare1330]

That's looks delicious! I'll have to try and make this. More Asian style recipes please!

[@O_Dingo77]

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.

[@ryandale9960]

Coco ichibanya is the business

[@barneycoffman6663]

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.

[@capricerollans7934]

Wow that looks amazing !!! Can’t wait to taste that!!! I ordered min a couple of months ago .. I have all your cook books !!