Niku Udon (Japanese Beef Noodle Bowls) | Kenji's Cooking Show

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Here's a very basic dashi recipe: www.seriouseats.com/basic-jap...
You can see me make dashi in my miso soup recipe: • Miso Soup | Kenji's Co...
Here's a video for gyudon (beef and rice bowls): • Kenji's Cooking Show |...
Here's a printed recipe for gyudon. The beef and onion mix is basically the same as the mixture for niku udon: www.seriouseats.com/gyudon-ja...
Here's a written recipe for this dish from my friend Namiko at Just One Cookbook. It's very similar to how I make it: www.justonecookbook.com/beef-...

[@paulchabran1872]

Shabu forever in our hearts. Goodest four-legged sidekick there ever was

[@organizerbmo]

Goodest girl of any food youtuber IMO. Ethan/Josh/Babish don't have featured pets. Sohla's are maybe 3rd & 4th best. Am I missing any?

[@thatdudebro]

:( :( :( :( :(

[@_thefiddlestck1838]

All they do is care, tirelessly. RIP shabu..

[@omarf.4146]

Oof, my heart

[@ivaylostoyanov7836]

;(

[@NimN0ms]

Shabu will be greatly missed. I always enjoyed you letting the dogs join in on the food at the end of the videos. What a brilliant video to have her last appreance in. She may no longer be by your side, but I am certain that she will forever be in your heart.

[@MeInTheFuture8]

watching shabu's last recorded food catch made me really sad. she will be missed :(

[@SometimesBuddha]

@@MeInTheFuture8 shabu's last bite of home cooking :(

[@negljbreakergaming]

I was not expecting this beef noodle video to make me cry

[@chalor182]

For fucking real though

[@tanveerhora]

After that comment about Shabu passing, and having two dogs myself, I really couldn't focus on any of the video.

[@G8tr1522]

I never really cry over animals on the internet, what the hell...

[@negljbreakergaming]

@@G8tr1522 good for you I guess?

[@MeInTheFuture8]

I was dreading the end of this video from the start, knowing I'd be seeing Shabu's last recorded midair bite. :( RIP good girl, I'm sure you gave her a good life Kenji! I know we all enjoyed her appearances.

[@tyerker]

Shabu Shabu being mentioned in Shabu's last episode is poetic. The best and most gentle dog.

[@cellobarney]

Talk about a real-life video. First, the news of Shabu (I'm sorry for your family's loss), and then the two-day intermission. I love the authenticity, and I really appreciate all the "If you don't have ___, then you can use ____" comments. Much love, Kenji!

[@shaunwilliams8170]

My 5 year old wants to send you a photo of her dog teddy to make you and your family feel better. Trying to explain to her that sending a photo of a teddy to another country wasn’t very practical but that I would let you know that she’s thinking about you 😁

[@JKenjiLopezAlt]

Please thank your daughter for being so thoughtful.

[@Zhuland3r]

Condolences from my girlfriend and I. We loved the name Shabu so much that we named our puppy that. Very sad to hear that she passed. Much love to the Lopez-Alt family.

[@graysenm1320]

Oh man. This looks killer! RIP to the sweetest doggo ❤️

[@shibno01]

It’s incredible how chill he is when he has to leave home with his daughter in 15 mins! Like, I would never even think to start cooking, much more filming a video

[@jenniferatwell9698]

Right? Only Kenji.

[@mrswats]

I'm so sorry for your loss. She will be thoroughly missed. I'm sure she lived a very happy life with you, Kenji.

[@PhatTrumpet2]

My heart broke when I first learned that Shabu had passed. It absolutely shattered when I heard her whimper and watched her stagger through that baby gate. Thank you for providing such a good life for such a good girl, Kenji, and for sharing some of that journey with all of us.

[@Ash-kp4ez]

Telling my dogs to "be more like Shabu" and wait patiently off to the side has not worked so far. We will continue working on it. 🐾♥️

[@Will_JJHP]

I breaks my heart hearing Shabu whimpering in the background knowing she's no longer with us. I hope she went peacefully. R.I.P. sweet doggo

[@yoshiki7757]

17:17 of course she catches it the last time... goodbye Shabu. What a sweet, sweet dog. You'll be missed dearly.

[@hypemanD]

RIP shabu:( you will be missed

[@gabcatface]

Sweet Shabu. Only saw that she passed now. Thank you for loving her and sharing your food with her and so many others. ❤

[@thegreatwal1224]

Mannnn, I couldn’t handle seeing Shabu after your previous post. Pets are too pure for this world. So sorry for your loss Kenji. ❤

[@ajsidawfnasmdsssds4220]

I never comment on these but im so sorry to hear of Shabu's passing, for the years ive been watching your videos, her guest appearances have been some of the best parts

[@joshuasasmor6565]

Kenji, I’m so sorry to hear about Shabu. I hope her passing was easy. Our furry friends leave their paws on our hearts forever.

[@cdub42]

I'm tearing up over Shabu... Sweet Abbey, my 20 year old cat, is the definition of a cat having many lives. But every time she bounces back, it's not quite back to where she was. I know the time is coming sooner than I wish. So glad to know you gave Shabu so much love, and I hope we get to keep seeing Jamon for many years to come ❤️

[@jj3665]

As soon as I heard, then saw, Shabu in this video, I got emotional, and the immediately following message confirmed it. Losing a dog is one of the rare instances where almost everybody has experienced it, and yet nothing anybody can say will make you feel better about it. There are so few phenomena into which we willingly enter knowing the end result will unavoidably be immeasurable pain; bringing a dog into your life is one of them, and is unequivocally worth it. I offer only that I hope your family takes some measure of solace in the knowledge that whatever joy she brought into your life (and I have no doubt it was immense) was surpassed by the love she received and undoubtedly felt. I am sobbing as I write this, a message for a person I've never met, about a wonderful dog I'll never know. May you find peace in that which you gave to her. Words cannot adequately express how sorry I am for you, Kenji ❤

[@garrettpreszler7857]

RIP Shabu! Some of my favorite parts of these videos of yours, Kenji, were the end where Shabu and Jamon got a gift for being so good. Forever in our hearts, Shabu!

[@Alexlalpaca]

It's slightly comforting that shabu nailed her last catch

[@CWeetus]

Your doggo was loved by so many, and showered with amazing food and love. Rest in piece Shabu♥️

[@Tyler1169]

They can't be there for your whole life, but you're there for their whole life and that's the best gift you can give them.

[@MyComradeConnor]

Rest in peace, Shabu. She was such a good pupper😢. Always loved seeing her on the channel and being the best model for beef cuts. I will miss her💔

[@bak194]

I had heard of Shabu's passing a few days ago, I wasn't expecting to see her again so this was a surprising and tear-filled video to watch. She will be missed by everyone!

[@tom1315]

R.I.P. our favourite taste tester Shabu! Kenji always had a small panel of judges for each of his dishes. It's sad that one of the judges has past away due to cancer. :( It'll take some time to get used to not seeing little Shabu in the videos after this one. Hope you and your family are doing well after the loss Kenji, my condolences!

[@michaelkopysh1429]

Sorry for your family loss Kenji. Your community loves and appreciates you. Her presence will be missed in your work.

[@liquid2air]

I just bought a package of udon so your timing is PERFECT! :D My heart goes out to you and your family for shabu

[@JasperLouie]

I grew up in a home where we also let our dogs try little bites of our cooking, because we loved food, and each member of our family deserved to partake in a home cooked meal, even the furry ones. Watching you feed Shabu (and sometimes Jamón) always reminded me of all the wonderful childhood memories in the kitchen that I had with my family and pets. I would excitedly look for her and anticipate her little treat in each video. Thank you Kenji for sharing the joy of your pets with all your viewers, along with all your cooking knowledge. Your videos are my favorite to watch on KZbin, and I wish the best for you and your family. My partner and I recently welcomed a new dog, Pepper, into our family (we loved your food related dog names so much that we pretty much only considered food related names) and I'll think of you and Shabu when she is my taste tester in the future.

[@MajorHeck75]

My best to you and your family. Thank you for sharing Shabu and your cooking with us.

[@etherdog]

Kenji, the niku udon looked very appealing. You are right about making dashi from scratch is about the easiest thing in the world to do in the kitchen. We are so sorry about the passing of Shabu, who has been a welcome feature of your videos lo these many years. I still have moments where I mourn the passing of my previous dogs even after 50 years

[@deathprocess]

Kenji, my girlfriend purchased a signed copy of both your books for my birthday and you inadvertently drew a burger in one of them and that so happens to be one of my favorite foods. Thank you for being who you are and inspiring so many people to become better cooks.

[@AndyToo]

So sorry about Shabu, that's always sad. I wanted to say thanks for cooking with your less-than-perfect onions in your video, it's great to see the real life moments - "this will be fine, got to wrap this up and get my kid to their thing" is the realness I'm here for.

[@stay_rad]

RIP Shabu. You were the reason I started watching these videos. Thank you.

[@godgivendream]

Shabu will be greatly missed. What a wonderful life she’s lived ❤

[@yelssor3048]

I’m catching up on Kenji this New Year’s Day and am just seeing Shabu passed a few months ago.. I’m so sorry for your loss, he’s been a heartwarming addition to your journey that we have all had the privilege of enjoying..

[@KaingMusic]

I made thick udon noodles today and didn’t really know what to do. Thank you for taking time out of business to show us how! Love your channel the most and also bought a sick carbon steel wok on your suggestion.

[@SebastianConrad]

Sorry for your loss Kenji! Thank you for the years of therapeutic and insightful content! ✌🏻💙

[@SR-no8sr]

Your channel is the best food channel. Thank you for teaching us home cooks how to be much better cooks in a realistic way. Also, sincere condolences on the loss of your furry family member. As an elder pet owner that loss is immense.

[@1000yearswide]

Prayers and happy thoughts to you and the family. Thank you for sharing Shabu with us and letting us into your lives. I love the new cookbook, I have really really enjoyed it

[@andrewchambers7165]

WOW. End of an era. RIP Shabu, you were the bestest of girls. Giving my pup a few extra xoxo tonight

[@albitron69]

I’m so sorry for your loss Kenji, Shabu was a lovely part of the videos and I’m sure a great gift to your family for so long ❤

[@MarcoSpaceMan276]

I just want to point out how happy and loving your dogs look towards you. You can tell you treat them well and are an amazing dog dad. Thank you for all the recipes Kenji!

[@danelynch]

Thank you for letting us into your life. Whether it be talking about your grandmother’s cooking or rushing off to your kids events. Even the sad parts of your dog passing. You are a great mentor to us all.

[@jpklees4]

RIP Shabu-- some of the finest mouth-eye coordination I've ever seen. So sorry for your loss

[@apavlo123]

The thing I loved most about Shabu (and Jamon) is how polite he was. You could see how much he wanted any bit of food he could get but you could never hear him bark or any other way interrupt the cooking process. He would just patiently wait there to get noticed. He was a lovely little fellow.

[@Edl702]

I’m sorry to hear about Shabu. I enjoyed watching her as much as you . I’m sure she had a good life and that you gave her lots of tasty food.

[@davidmoffitt981]

Oh Kenji, I'm so very sorry to hear about Shabu. The love you have for your family (including the furry ones) is so evident and you gave them a wonderful life - (not being weird) I'd gladly sit on your floor and receive scraps from your videos as Shabu did, they were a lucky pup!!! Thank you for this wonderful recipe - I've been looking to branch out from various store ramens etc and I like your broth / cooking liquid for this, sounds absolutely delicious.

[@AaronWilsonAnarchy]

I also have a rescued dog that was abandoned and has some trauma. The struggle makes me love him so much more. Love and respect to you all as you grieve! Also, this looks like great comfort food. My wife just lost her aunt and has a bit of a cold. I'll try to make some of this soon!

[@johannesgutenburg9837]

can't even begin to tell you how much I admire that you don't show your kids on camera! it's very refreshing to see parents that respect their kids' privacy unlike certain other food youtubers

[@therecentlyundeceased]

I don't watch too many cooking video producers to have observed this practice. It's certainly not a bad idea and is further evidence of Mr. Alt's consideration. I know an Adam R. who has featured his children in a couple of videos, it seems like that doesn't really happen anymore though now that they're a little older I suppose, but I haven't really watched anything of his either to be certain. I do think that it's not especially concerning during that period when children basically just blobs with no real conception of things, so if he's stopped I don't fault him too much.

[@johannesgutenburg9837]

@@therecentlyundeceased yeah that's who I was talking about haha. unfortunately he's still at it :\

[@patricklinkous]

Glad we got to see Shabu one last time. So sorry for your loss.

[@darkdraconis]

We are so incredibly sorry for your loss Kenji... Even tho I didn't know him I still shed a tear when reading it, stay strong!

[@scottgodfrey4961]

Long time watcher, first time commenter. I feel for you and your family. We had 3 fur friends and our oldest took a turn for the worst this year. They are our best friends and Mud will be missed. Thank you for continuing your videos.

[@SuperMcSteel]

Really sorry for your loss Kenji, wishing you the best

[@FaeDiggle]

Sorry to hear about Shabu. I hope you and your family (and especially Jamon) are all handling it okay. Dish looks fantastic. I don't think I knew about options for dashi beyond fully homemade or Hondashi. I'll have to keep an eye out for those.

[@karimajouz8745]

condolences for your loss. it never gets easy but these videos will serve as a great remembrance for our shabu.

[@samheery605]

Sorry for your loss, Kenji.

[@Get_Splooshed]

Shabu was a real one. hope you and your family are living the best life you can in the midst of the situation, best of wishes

[@masterwhiteduck]

Oh no 😥 Shabu was an awesome doggo. Take care Kenji and family.

[@mnaftol]

So sorry to hear about Shabu, she will be missed. I loved her cameos in your videos, it reminds me of my own dog when I'm cooking. Thank you for the recipe!

[@mattbianchi5661]

Condolences for your loss. Shabu seemed like a sweet dog. I'm sure she got plenty of love and some of the best food. Thanks for the video.

[@CookinWithSquirrl]

And here I am with tears in my eyes again. I saw your post previously about Shabu but it's still sad. We will all miss her. Very sorry for your loss, sir.

[@samkiernan1677]

I actually started crying. So sorry for your loss ❤

[@pokemaster1234567899]

rip Shabu

[@TmasterREY]

I've had two dogs in my life pass away within the last few weeks so Im right there with you, Kenji. We truly don't deserve the love they give us but we can try our best to earn it. Rest in peace, Shabu.

[@marlesimms]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your pup Kenji. She seemed like such a sweet girl

[@TwoBaze]

rest in peace, shabu. Thanks for being a part of our lifes. You always made me smile. Much love to you and your family, kenji.

[@DavidGarcia5300]

So sorry for your loss. loved him in your videos. I am sure he will be missed.

[@wizeacr867]

Thank you as always for your video. I’m sorry for your loss of your furry friend!

[@johnburke8337]

Sorry for your loss! Thanks for the vid, my fiancée loves this dish

[@luistinoco7794]

Pouring one out tonight for Shabu

[@berthkgar]

Sorry for your loss! Hope the family is okay.

[@ryankane8836]

This looks so simple and good! I cooked at a ramen & izakaya restaurant, want to try more Japanese dishes. Sending peace and love to Shabu, Kenji, and all

[@brianradtke6677]

Thanks for another fine recipe. Made this tonight with good results.

[@stinkabella4218]

Watching you and Shabu has upped my old Macy girl's fallen treats. Love my old girl and dreading her loss. Hugs to you and yours.

[@pandacat17]

yum!!!!!! shabu's last starring role. thank you for sharing your food with us, i cant imagine being in my 20s and not having your guidance lol

[@error404christmass5]

Never taught i'd cry to a Kenji video. RiP Shabu

[@jmarinca2]

Kenji is the maestro of food.

[@Exiled_Rouge]

I am so sorry to have heard Shabu passed. My condolences. Thank you for sharing her with the audience.

[@Michaelscottppc]

So sorry for your loss.💔 Your dogs always make your videos so special.

[@davidpearson8043]

This looks amazing. Probably not a good choice of a video to watch on the way home from work when I am starving!

[@Jefva]

Condolences to you and your family. I always use footage of your dogs getting treats to cheer my gf up. I hope you guys are doing okay!

[@nuformzdesign]

So sorry for your loss, my friend. Even though we've never met each other, I still feel like a friend from watching all of your videos.

[@micaholivas8516]

I’m so sorry for your loss Kenji. Shabu is forever in our hearts

[@aleenawee]

Made this tonight. So easy and so good!

[@californiadaze]

Shabu forever - thanks for sneaking into all the videos. The Goodest Girl.

[@rhkean]

I always love your nails... Reminds me of the days when my kids were younger... I got so many weird looks at work! 🥰

[@Huynhter]

Sorry to hear about your loss Kenji

[@TheRand0mHer089]

So sorry for your loss. Shabu will be missed!

[@charliem8588]

So sorry about Shabu. She will be missed in these vids. 🙏

[@toastiesin]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Shabu always seemed like such an amazing dog

[@Bankzsyy]

Be kind to your furry friends, RIP Shabu, you'll be sorely missed sweet paw friend 🥺

[@IruTheday]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll miss seeing him in your videos.

[@johnernie15]

I am so very sorry for your & family's loss. ♥ May Shabu rest in peace 😔 I will miss her dearly too

[@FuzzyPuddingGamer]

So sorry for your loss Kenji.

[@jghiloni]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Shabu seems like she was a fantastic companion

[@altayozkul1118]

I’m very sorry for your loss and feel for you and your family. Our German shepherd who was with us for about 17 years passed away a couple weeks ago due to cancer. It’s very hard to witness our furry friends go. Sorry for your loss and thank you for another great recipe.