All You Can Eat JAPANESE RAMEN, SUSHI & "Make Your Own" COTTON CANDY Buffet

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This was an incredible food day and breakfast was at a local restaurant that serves bonito flakes over rice, then found a place for fluffy pancakes and dinner was at a buffet that literally served everything.
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[@diggity2966]

I love how Japan has all of these little back alley or tiny hole in the wall places Mike shows us. Such a cool culture!

[@Hugh.G.Rectionx]

another western culture that asia has adopted

[@nish221100]

Also a place up or down some stairs. :-)

[@DrakonSanguis]

"When you get here" ... Me sitting in my Cheap apartment watching Mike "Maybe, maybe in my next life ..."

[@xS.K.]

Remember, Mike lived in a cheap basically illegal cheap apartment, and saved his money all week to buy a KFC family meal.. everyone starts somewhere dont feel like it can't ever happen

[@Eli-el4ls]

Mood

[@ZePizzaKnight]

Bro, you'll never accomplish anything with that loser mentality

[@ryanbellaandgoose9350]

You will get there!

[@jenshinimpact]

Work harder my friend ,find more ways to earn money ,u can do it

[@rockfeak10]

Anyone else get super hungry while watching these videos...Mike you giving us the midnight munchies. I try to grab me some instant ramen to eat while that I fancied up while watching. Makes it feel like I'm there.

[@HEB2004]

I love that in Japan the food quality is so high even in the smaller, hole in the wall type places. Japan is quality food all around. You can just go somewhere and raw dog an egg with rice and know it's quality controlled. We could never in the US.

[@81stefany]

That buffet was really intriguing I'd so there with my family so they'd experience the making of many foods they eat daily. Thank you for always sharing your experiences we appreciate you

[@AllenCH]

I'm eating the chips from this month's Tokyo Treat box right now as I'm watching this. Meta dude.

[@wingyung976]

One of the rare videos Mike didn't drown the food in chilli sauce 😂

[@SeiDeArt]

This is officially the funnest restaurant that I have seen. I want one in the USA.

[@christiangrundy893]

I haven't been able to watch your videos or much on KZbin lately, but I have to say your videos are always so good and fun! I missed this!!

[@onubia7224]

We’re currently visiting Japan and been trying his recommendations and he’s right every time. The food is amazing

[@Changelingheart]

Best music!! Loved those puffy shrimp chips and the BBQ meats.

[@kietero]

Been to that buffet - it's a huge chain. Went to the one in Takadanobaba neighborhood of Shinjuku. It was actually very... meh. Been to much better. There's one place I don't know if it's still there in the countryside of Hiroshima Prefecture along the Geibi Line. It's a little ways outside of the city proper but it was perhaps the best yakiniku buffet I've ever been to!

[@xPawful]

whats the restaurant called?

[@kietero]

It was something called "The Viking" I THINK (it's been well over 20 years though). It was the first yakiniku place I'd ever been to and it was absolutely amazing. It would've made Stamina Taro seem like a mall McDonalds with only microwaves by comparison.

[@inbetweenworlds]

9:53 I super looooove Gyukatsu Motomura! Discovered it back in 2017! My go-to for a delightful meal in Japan!

[@MaskedRiderChris]

Mom n' Pop places are the way to go no matter where you are, IMO. Definitely tons of those in Japan, for sure.

[@emilyjayne_]

I can’t watch Mikey without eating myself because he always makes me hungry😂

[@simonhillancocacola]

just added pancake lore to my trip itinerary for October thanks Mike

[@fernandoespinoza6725]

Just sat down for lunch and checked and new video how lucky am i

[@atrac7]

DEPPPEN SOCE

[@rachaelbuckmaster2459]

Love shrimp chips!!! I cook them all the time

[@DevAngel426]

Tendur, jooshy, and uhhh-may-zing

[@ellesai7611]

Following Mike over the past years has been fun! He went to "never eating raw meat/whatever" to cracking raw eggs!

[@coachster]

That fry oil wasn’t hot enough. They should puff up quicker and shouldn’t look that greasy after.

[@Changelingheart]

I would want my rice very hot to cook the egg whites a bit and to melt the benito butter. Also more rice for amount of the sides.

[@fredericasteller8939]

Those snacks do look interesting, and probably do taste great!

[@flobrez2470]

I totally want those pancakes. Yum!

[@atrac7]

TEYNDURRR

[@alisachamoy225]

OMG I would love to take my kids to that buffet! Looks like so much fun!

[@dinonuggies8208]

What is the restaurant called?

[@jwho4273]

​@@dinonuggies8208 he leaves the name and the address in the description

[@TDW777]

But none of the restaurant name and address is for the Buffet.

[@phnvt7298]

The fact that he tried that fryer make me rethink about a lot of his recommendations

[@looppp]

It will be 50 years from now and Mike will still call pork broth Tonkatsu 😅

[@nish221100]

I hope that he will get it right one of these days.

[@FlavorofMind]

Yes! I love me some beautiful katsuobushi. And wow, now I gotta try bonito butter... looks exquisite! Love the simplicity of this first spot.

[@xnonsuchx]

I don’t know if he records at too low of a bitrate or edits/transcodes at too low of a bitrate, but YT always auto-suggests 1080p quality for Mike’s 4K videos. Doesn’t happen with most other 4K content, but still enjoy it.

[@jeffkroezen9459]

In Australia, shrimp chips are called Prawn Crackers

[@mxmissy]

I would've never guessed they'd be called something different. Shrimp Chips are cute, but Prawn Crackers does take the cake ngl.

[@peekaboopeekaboo1165]

Hey Mike...are you a member of Falunggong ?

[@elizabethseals2001]

I just found your channel. You're awesome!

[@AHylianWarrior]

More buffets? This is starting to feel like Mike Buffet Chen of Strictly Buffet. I miss seeing all the unique local businesses rather than what feels like a cameo by that bonito shop

[@henriquejmsantos]

Skip to 2:04 to the video.

[@VanessaCad]

omg des cannelés de Bordeaux!! it's so good 13:04

[@danooms3116]

So during my tour of Japan last year we went to the buffet in Tokyo. It was the worst meal we had the entire trip. So to see that you went there made me laugh. So many places had better food. But I am glad to see that you made the best of it.

[@nikkilou7135]

We also had mochi ice cream x she loves all your videos x bought her some chop sticks xx she was very excited xxx she is 6 lol xxx. We love your postsxx

[@Gonyos]

How bad?

[@cee_el]

For real. I thought Mike knew what good food was but then I went to a few places he recommended in Korea and Japan, and they were so mediocre. Nothing to rave about .. So now I honestly think he doesn’t have high standards for food as long as he gets his content out

[@macintoshhjball4686]

it’s just to push out content atp if you think abt it…

[@XenonKirito]

Was it really that bad? Dayum. Any idea what's the name of the buffet place in tokyo? It seems to be in Akihabara but he never put down the name in the description.

[@Jamestherandom]

So much food in one area is crazy

[@Darrennwl]

Hello Mike I really enjoy video that you post to show where to dine. If you are coming back to Singapore I hope you should try this place ( Lad&Dad ) they sell the best fish&chips and they were from a hawker centre last time

[@SmilingSas]

Am I the only one who is scared of that fryer? Unless they’re using a special dark frying oil it looks like it should have been changed long ago, and it looks like the tempature is too low. The shrimpchips should puff up almost emidiatly. The oil was too cold which results in the chips cooking in there for too long, which results in them looking oily and being unevenly cooked. :/ It might have been done for safety reasons but… then it might not be a good idea to have an open fryer at a do-it-yourself bar without supervision 😅

[@marikom5505]

The oil is so overused that it has lost most of it frying power. I would pass, Even the egg dip n panko is contaminated

[@camille2141]

I remember when you would never eat anything raw. Now you are loving sushi and raw egg. Proud of you for expanding the palate! Plus anything raw in Japan you can trust.

[@Mwoods2272]

You can also get raw horse and chicken in Japan.

[@Danesha_M_H]

7:50 oh honey 😍

[@nokesbob2256]

Holey smokes! I want those pancakes!

[@moonkriver]

wasabi is definitely not for me but i really want to try this bowl it looks TASTY. and the pancakes????? looks so fluffy 😭

[@OmegaMegalodon]

hahaha...last part of cotton candy is epic

[@mariemoss2475]

I have never added raw egg to my rice, anyone tried it and is it as nice as Mikey says... His bowl looked very slimy 😕. If the rice was piping hot then I would probably would give it go 👍

[@OhItsLyric]

I know that some cultures value "slimy" textured food in the same way we value "crunchy" or "melting" textures. I would also only try this with eggs certified to be safe to consume raw (Mikey said in a recent video that Japan has tiers they rate their eggs in to let you know which ones don't contain whatever bacteria can make you sick. They have machines that test them or something).

[@frogdoin]

If you really like egg then you would like it. Japan has one of highest food safety regulations in the world which is why you can eat raw egg like then.

[@ellerose7263]

@@frogdoin I don't think he's referring to the safety aspect but more so of a texture thing. I know for me...and I'm extremely adventurous when it comes to food...would not in any way enjoy the "slimy" texture of the raw egg. Maybe just the yolk on its own but not the egg white included.

[@carlakinstley2053]

@@ellerose7263 agreed ! Yolk yum raw whites a no for me

[@seekittycat]

If you mix it with hot rice it's more like "saucy" then slimy. Think like having a pasta sauce on your pasta.

[@Calming884]

Hey mike Chen I know you not probably going to read my comment but,Coming straight home from a stressful day of school and noise to this relaxing video drinking water is calming me down.Thank you for this mike Chen.

[@sarahjackson2302]

Just wanted to let you know you’re an inspiration Mike😄

[@KuranIsAFantasyBook]

That frier oil has seen many miles 😅

[@KimchiJiggy]

ikr 🤢

[@Ernest-vh1zm]

Omg!! I'm sooooo hungry now! Lol

[@cee_el]

14:21 Mike seriously it’s tonkotsu not tonkatsu

[@xPawful]

hey @mike / other ppl, what is the name of the buffet @ 14:02? i dont believe its listed in your description

[@xPawful]

found from a commenter Stamina Taro NEXT Buffet Restaurant

[@aronaeleven5574]

i can always rely on mike for goods deals

[@707Berto]

The shrimp chips are the same as what Uncle made in Kiss Of The Dragon.

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

Echire is a butter brand....bought their Valentine's Day cookies at Shibuya Scramble outlet.. The cookies were buttery

[@pottedcat8269]

Are they available anywhere in Tokyo? Or are there specific shops only?

[@nichoolie15]

what a fun buffet! i wish they were all like this!!! i think worth the price

[@AL-ws5yi]

Love ramen!

[@mizueeats5415]

I love all you can eat buffet

[@ispank808]

SMACKIN HAWAIIAN

[@YASTravelsEatsWell]

Mikey yea that was an interesting day with way, way off the beaten track spots. And reasonably priced, as well! I loved the buffet with all the self-prepreation stations. My favorite was the stone cooking the tonkatsu!

[@tylerjones7263]

I ate this out of a bag growing up never knew what my mother was missing out on in the US

[@prushaglli9026]

cute buffet

[@TommyDangs]

Stamina Taro NEXT BUFFET Is the buffet mike went to

[@jordanmunk9429]

Sweet vid!

[@dougiesakurai3386]

What's the name of the last buffet in the video?

[@eddddd1440]

I also would like to know as well. Thanks!

[@SiegfriedQuemado]

Yeah what's the name of the buffet place? Don't keep all the good places just for yourself Mikey!

[@lulubell31]

8:26 That case needs to be seriously cleaned! 😮

[@TrayceAttitudeUltras]

This fryer has to be one of the most frytening things I've seen on this App (pun intended). This oil needed to go long time ago.

[@cherifoster1114]

Looks almost like a napoleon....👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾💯💯💯💯

[@tomwalker7288]

what is,the name of the all you can eat ramen place plz. i think i missed it and its,not in the description :(.

[@jackeyxm8401]

I don't know if your an anime fan but the canele bakeries popping up everywhere may be in part due to an anime called your lie in April

[@Zero-rf6dy]

I need to look up how to make fluffy pancakes because they look amazing!

[@AcIsTheName]

Fairly simple, actually, it's just 3 extra steps to making normal pancakes. Your eggs need to be separated into yolks and whites, the yolks go into the batter like normal. Beat the whites until stiff peaks form, then fold that into the batter, making sure not to overmix so you don't lose the precious air. Proceed to cook at as low a temperature as you can so you don't burn the pancakes (these take longer to cook, as they're much thicker). Also you need molds for these, if you try and make them freeform they'll just bloop down onto your pan.

[@xS.K.]

They are easier then you think :) just takes a little longer to make

[@irena-talita]

Love all the food ..x❤️❤️

[@spottius666]

Ramen is so op

[@ShawnyPlays]

oh wow

[@happydays985]

Sakura... Saa as is sat down.. Ku as in cookie an ra as in lra.. That last one is trickier.

[@jmantwild9373]

Highlight the beefy taste? This whole time I thought it was pork. 😅

[@SnowClover]

I was wondering when you'd go to Gyūkatsu Motomura!! it was one of my favourite places in Tokyo, went 3 times!! the value is crazy for the quality of the beef!

[@conradfajardo8881]

Live to eat Mike....

[@jeimebrean]

Hi mikey, just curious about the name of the restaurant buffet as you didn't put the details if the said place as i am curious to visit the ayce buffet. Thanks

[@ethangrady2837]

Stamina Taro NEXT Buffet

[@peterarbet1447]

Hi Mike. 4th location is not listed. Is it intentional ?

[@janellemaelai1267]

Where is the buffet located? I didn't catch the name of the restaurant.

[@FlavorofMind]

Ugh, I really need to just suck it up and buy a ticket to Japan one of these days. Mike keeps hammering the point home with all this amazing eating 😂

[@MoebiusNu]

All I keep hearing is just the same word umami

[@gawindesilva]

Yes all same descriptions, and somehow everything he tries is one of the best he Ever eaten. I mean I love to see other culture food but I find it kinda u know

[@happydays985]

If you want a cool selection of sweets go to Jiyugaoka Sweets Forest. It's amazing. So many choices. It's in Tokyo.

[@gailsfoodandstuff]

delish! 😊

[@johntea8082]

Watching these videos makes me want to go back already. Though I’m surprised how American you say things

[@queenbeemo42]

I think that most of his schooling has been in America.

[@wyzzman]

the rice with bonito is called "cat rice"

[@robylove9190]

I can hardly believe that you have never made fried shrimp chips before. I keep them on hand at all times 😊

[@C.u.d.s]

Idk what it was rated, but in Japan the rating system is different. 3 is average. 4 is good. 5 is best in class.

[@RealMadridAbsolutely]

That Buffet just needs a Hotpot buffet

[@cherifoster1114]

How can you do any mixing in a bowl that is so full, without making a big mess,is what I'd like to know?🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@sherryltaylor9072]

Yummy 😋

[@freeport48]

Hey Mike have they hear of PAM? Forgive me but how long have you own that t shirt? I've been watching for years and I seem to remember it from a long time ago. When you were eating that cotton candy the way it looked was you became a gungfu master lol

[@KannyBright]

Did u hear of the health side effects from Pam?

[@otakushrew3770]

Wait, that yolk at the 5 minute mark....Rice Egg like from the Egg Buffet video?

[@DiscoverBrazilwithClaudia]

Wow, its look sooo goood 😍

[@MrDawgy12]

What is the cotton candy buffet called? You went to 4 places, but only listed 3 in the description.

[@ethangrady2837]

Stamina Taro NEXT Buffet Restaurant

[@Sassyglbeauty]

Man. I’m jealous if that last place

[@FilipinosaAmericavlog]

Love Japanese cuisine with wasabi, butter sandwiches, pancakes, All good, mouth watering it's perfect Mike from Texas

[@mamowai4828]

pertama kali nonton mike ngerasain kerupuk udang XD