Osaka's Flamethrower Street Food Chef ★ ONLY in JAPAN

When a sushi chef meets a flamethrower, it creates the hottest street food restaurant in Osaka!
There's a chef who has been cooking by flamethrower for over 25 years and the food ー is gourmet quality delicious!
In this episode, I travel to Izakaya Toyo (居酒屋とよ) to experience Osaka's "hottest" street food. Now you can see Toyoji-san on Netflix STREET FOOD Chef’s Table series.
Toyoji-san opened his street side izakaya on the site of a parking lot in 1992, and today it's one of Osaka's most notable sushi stops. With a flamethrower, Toyoji-san can grill up a lot of maguro cheek meat for dozens of hungry customers in minutes, and the fire attracts an audience! The chef is a real entertainer and the food is outstanding, but it's the reasonable prices that keeps regular customers coming back for years.
Eating flamethrower cuisine is amazing! The outside is cooked well and the inside remains moist and juicy. Toyoji-san's secret is to balance the hot with the cold. He has a bucket of ice water next to the grill. He periodically dips his hand into the ice water to balance the temperature and allows him to amazingly cook barehanded with the flamethrower!
Where is Izakaya Toyo?
goo.gl/maps/ns158W1rskk
Station: Kyobashi (Osaka)
Open 4 days a week from 14:00 to 22:00.
Closed Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays
Featured in this episode:
★ Uni | Sea Urchin
★ Ikura | Salmon Fish Eggs
★ Grilled Maguro Cheek Meat
★ Unagi | Eel
★ Umi Budo | Sea Grapes
STREET FOOD SERIES on ONLY in JAPAN
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▶︎ Nara • Nara Street Food Guide...
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▶︎ Kyoto (Nishiki Market) • Kyoto Street Food Guid...
The video was produced and created by John Daub. ONLY in JAPAN is a registered trademark and all rights are reserved.

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You're my first KZbinr I ever subbed to

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

Thank you Aj!

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Cool! I think that for me as well!

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[@joydeepdas4723]

ONLY in JAPAN hi sir you are doing a great job .Japan is one of the any countries for which my mind is always hungry .I want to experience it's rich culture and supreme natural beauty

[@PersimmonHurmo]

He took your youtube virginity...

[@86Kera]

He was my favorite out of the whole series. He brought tears to eyes. Love the way he considers his staff the children he never had and his customers family.

[@septarap3901]

*"Show This To America!"* lol 😂 . The chef has great enthusiasm, and is proud of his food. Exactly why we are tempted to try it 👍

[@domo.5365]

He is a real mad lad

[@BridgesDontFly]

America taught the Japanese the art of the flame thrower. The hard way. Also how an atom is split.

[@saratoga4126]

Always save Sargent Roebuck

[@alexporter7379]

@@BridgesDontFly ah, the flammenwerfer. Some say its werfers flammen

[@zes3813]

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[@mactian9493]

"SHOW THAT TO AMERICA" lol..

[@Mark723]

Mac Tian America says, "He's smoking while cooking - well, I guess if he's using a blowtorch a little cigarette ash can't be that bad."

[@i_hate_rock_and_metal]

+Mark723 Sadly, it is common in the Philippines to smoke while cooking... (SORRY BAD ENGRISH)

[@Sanbrio]

Yumeng Mengyu Haha... I don’t know if you’re joking, but your comment was actually well-spoken, so don’t apologize

[@BridgesDontFly]

actually Americans showed the Japanese the art of the *flame thrower* first. Just so you know. Also how to split an atom.😉

[@mactian9493]

@@BridgesDontFly yeah.. the pacific battle.. lol

[@nicholaslau3194]

Show that to America!

[@Peppersn17]

Nicholas Lau that part was hilarious 🤣😆

[@DRUBIN1986]

Dont catch you slippin up

[@user-jj4vl2fn9g]

I won’t show it to США(America).But I will show it to my glorious motherland of Россия(Russia) instead.

[@i_hate_rock_and_metal]

It is kind of advertisement? i guess? (SORRY BAD ENGRISH)

[@CryOverdage]

to words to ruin this video ? Las Vegas

[@CardinalKaos]

My mans smokin a cig, grillin tuna.....what a legend lol

[@TP_1987]

Oh I just watched him on netflix series"Street Food" and 2 days later KZbin just recommend this video!

[@kumararaghava8771]

Everybody's being watched mate!

[@qkey2705]

I'm watching it right now😁

[@ramsessilent]

Fantastic! you can tell him amarica saw and loved it! amazing showmanship that could only come from years of honing his art! thanks for the wonderful share and always staying awesome!

[@shuhao2817]

I saw him first on Netflix series street food ❤ his way of living and personality is amazing ❤❤

[@kristofferlove43]

teared up a bit in that episode.

[@mariahrichardson1745]

"Show that to America." Me: This guy is awesome.

[@zerosternritter566]

"Show that to America" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-ik8cc3yn3l]

Kore America de noru

[@MashiroShiina]

I cried in Netflix Street Food Episode 2 Osaka Japan 😭

[@Akat3]

Mashiro Shiina I cried too now. Thank you for your information of that show

[@Stone_Horn]

Not gonna lie, cooking with a flame thrower is pretty badass. This has to be one of your best videos by far, next to the man who made mochi

[@MrBadack]

The chef is not working at all, he's having fun!

[@oregonduc]

I just watched the mini documentary on him and it was very well done. Deep emotions portrayed in the video and even though many hardships and sadness he still smiles and exudes happiness through his cooking. No matter how much he got literally beaten he never let that stop him from getting his dream. I love his saying, “better be a chicken head than a tail of a bull”

[@yewnammak750]

This was the original reason why I watch this channel. The food and exposure to the culture ! Great vid mr John

[@jackw6433]

Just watched netflix Street food episiod 2. He is in it. What a sad childhood he has had.... made my eyes balling out tears. And iam a grown man. Shows passion and positive attitude i wish to visit this man one day and will be honoured to eat his food and shake his hand.

[@aware2722]

I teared up on this episode for some reason. This guy alone makes me want to go there and just experience his presence.

[@MinhVu-zw4ih]

The old chef's personality is infectious even with his hard upbringing. I have so much respect for him!

[@JustYohannes]

Love this channel

[@galvs8176]

I really appreciate how well thought out your videos are. From the script to the presentation, very careful and detailed. Love your work!

[@emmabennett7699]

That man was on the Netflix show Street Food! He is such a sweetheart!

[@DraOseguera]

So coool ! 😫 I've been waiting for this video to come. Greetings from Mexico 🖤🇲🇽

[@cecystoner2082]

I remember watching this episode when it came out and when I decided to watch Street Food with my family I couldn't help but freak out when I saw Toyoji-san 😂😅 my mother gave the craziest look but I couldn't help it! To see Toyoji-san on screen made my heart fill with joy like no other. 🖤

[@webaker]

I absolutely fell in love with Toyo watching him on the Netflix Street Food show. He seems like such a genuine character.

[@MikeTrieu]

Whoa! That chef is a complete badass to stick his hand into the path of the flamethrower all while smoking a ciggie. Props!

[@backdraft916]

Visiting Japan is on my bucket list. The trip may be the bucket itself with all the locales that John makes me want to go to!

[@Tylervp]

I love how enthusiastic the guy is about his craft. "Show that to America!" Such a spirited individual.

[@courtneyhall7140]

john,all my old buddy's that was stationed at iwakuni in 67 and 68 are tuned in to your channel now.they love it.i hope you keep up your great videos.

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

courtney hall thanks Courtney!

[@mikelanding]

Netflix new series: Street Food just shown this restaurant while you did it year ahead of them. :)

[@KerranKaksi]

Now that's hot food indeed! I'll definitely want to try this place on my upcoming trip, thanks for the tip!

[@jjrrobert526]

Hey John! That is awesome video you got there. Love it.. Thanks

[@FFXI_Addict]

Bro, I been checking out your vids for a few weeks now and decided I had to sub finally. This video was really great, and it's helped dispel the notion in me that "all Japanese will hate you because you are not Japanese." I'm sure that exists in some parts, of course. However, it feels a lot more hospitable, and the people seem much more friendly than I've always had it painted to me. On a personal note, I've been sick for nearly 3 weeks now and it's been making me irritable and curt. This vid, well, what can I say? It just made me feel happy and good inside. Thanks for the awesome things you do, and all the effort and hard work you put into your videos and your channel. You're awesome!

[@yaywoohooo]

SWeet video!! Thank you!!

[@IamJay]

Amazing video john. I love to hear about Japan.

[@akashsingaram9206]

Can't wait for your new okonomiyaki video. Thanks John!

[@kalet196]

ONLY in JAPAN only channel were I disable AdBlock and like the video before watching it! Keep it up John! Thanks for the high quality content!

[@levivue8972]

Wow most gangsta chef cigarette in mouth in all! Love it!

[@crustybear615]

The old guy reminds me of an anime character

[@aus-li]

Bezerk Yea, he’s like those strong old guys in shounen anime.

[@snifey2233]

Like master roshi

[@jepoi1005]

Cried a lot with his Life Story. Best Street Food Episode on Netflix 🥺

[@bikecommuter24]

love these outdoor-street type food vendors, they usually have a lot of personality, Bravo Toyoji-san

[@buzzfeedv2375]

Awesome video! I'll definitely check out this place.

[@TheOneWhoisSilly123]

Wow what an absolute legend

[@FlorenciaE]

Awww loved this! Loved it when says “show this to America!!” Bless him

[@theresapepanio3819]

All of your videos are the best, John! Keep it your awesome job and enjoy!😘😍 Huge thanks for bringing Japan to us🙇

[@CAG2]

"Show that to America" Damn. America got flamed

[@Bakeshop040]

Great episode! Love that chef

[@jamesdupuis4821]

John great video and I can't wait for the next video

[@steven8-stones719]

Hi John, thanks for the Vid ! As always awesome and I’ll will be visiting this place definitely!! Can’t wait to come back to Japan next year Cheers buddy!!!

[@oxk_gaming]

John, I just visited Japan for a week! One year ago, I watched all of your videos over a week and it prepared me SO MUCH for the experience I had. I saw pod hotels, toilets, ramen shops, gachapon, vending machines, an onsen, manhole covers, Hachiko, a melon farm and more. Thanks to your insights, I had a wonderful time exploring and learning. You also taught me to trust in the kindness and hospitality of Japanese people. A week before my trip, I met three Japanese ladies in Australia and ended up spending the whole day with them in a rainforest. Just a week later, they hosted me at Mount Fuji for the weekend! If you need a place to stay near Mount Fuji, I can put you in touch with them :) Thank you for all your hard work! If you have time, please consider making a video demistifying the line system around Tokyo (buying tickets, how to know when to get off, etiquette, asking for help). That would help a ton of future tourists!

[@noahjin1]

This guy's energy is 🔥 💯

[@newextremewatcher]

Another great only in japan video, John!!

[@enbymina]

Awesome video! Awesome to be educated on all this stuff about Japan. Keep up the great work!

[@xertaks]

From Kansas if you see him tell him hes the next stop when i visit japan

[@matt5740]

"next stop" - tbh he'll be the first and probably the last stop for me lol i love japan, but i don't know if i could do anything after watching him do that in person xd

[@justanaccount8084]

sesshomaru68 yay I’m from Kansas too, surprised to see someone else from Kansas on a channel I watch.

[@oliverdragon1974]

sesshomaru68. I'm also from Kansas, and I love that guy, LOL!

[@PersimmonHurmo]

Grilling meat with a flamethrower with a cigarette in his mouth... What a badass man!

[@Frosted_Fame]

Can’t wait for the next episode looks great

[@marchmitchie8916]

You deserve the one million subscribers so much! I hope that happens very soon. :) There is so much effort in every video. I think I have to watch all your videos again and make my own, personal Japan guide. Traveling to Japan is my biggest, yearlong wish since childhood! Especially to Akihabara, Tokyo and Osaka. I love the Japanese cuisine, she is my passion besides the Korean.

[@YulHolic24]

Comeback after watching him on Netflix

[@bosslady_312]

😱 that’s lit 🔥 awesome video John ❤️

[@DukeTogo505]

I swear these videos are some of the best on KZbin. You always cover some interesting topics and areas. Thank you sir.

[@LindaBeeEverywhere]

Look out ! Fire 🔥 chef master

[@mansoureh]

It is amazing how he cooks

[@LindaBeeEverywhere]

Travel With Mansoureh I want to try this but I’m not the master and ! I don’t smoke lol

[@ruubensoto7754]

this guy is a god man omg!

[@Rawhide_Rumble]

Subscribed after seeing you on The Food Ranger! This episode was so cool with the flame thrower!! Woah!!

[@ShaunaCheungBoSaanWOGO]

Another great video! I really enjoyed this. I love the way you describe the food you try. Keep them coming!

[@Chumburro]

I added the Izakaya to my bookmarks because I will be in Osaka in 10 days! Arrigato

[@MercyWolff]

how was it :D

[@GoddessGothicLolita]

Japan is the land of food and art ... best vacation I ever spent there

[@fayewilliams957]

Loved it John!

[@aamirahmad5817]

Amazing as always.

[@zionnieanrakluz8134]

ジョンさん夜更かしすぎでしょね 超良い動画だた。お疲れさまでした。

[@TheErickislost]

Nieanrakluz Zion. John what this guy say???

[@user-ik8cc3yn3l]

This guy says ''Well done John !'' And he also tells John to sleep because he didn't sleep to make this video.

[@meldavies8360]

He must have heat proof hands 🤤 mesmerising to watch.

[@CC80]

Or he has lost most of the feeling in them.

[@meldavies8360]

Jon M. Yeah for sure!

[@KazutoSAO47]

Leidenfrost effect helps keep his hands from feeling the burn since he keeps dipping his hands in ice water over and over.

[@pesto12601]

not really... the ice water probably has some oil in there too.. coats his hands and keeps him from getting burned.. like the guy in india who sticks his hand in oil frying fish... coated hands help prevent burn.

[@ilcilc2910]

I worked for 10 years back in late teens to my mid-twenties working for the same restaurant chain (put me through uni.) and I had to handle scolding hot racks that where submerged in oil for 4 to 8 hrs. straight. By the time I moved on to my career I could handle those racks without any gloves.

[@rahulunni9820]

I Love u r videos !!great john I am waiting for another

[@shivammane661]

this is the reason why i love your channel

[@peterterritory42]

sick music choice during flamethrowering

[@Beanjuicemom]

The Netflix show called street food featured him and it was great! What a great man!!!

[@machsusromadhon6710]

Just Subscribed this Channel,... Good Presentation, editing, not just kind of random Vlogs and the last reason why i Subscribed, its because the subtitles.....

[@brianx2640]

Awesome. Love the attitude and the smile! A true artist!

[@galaxywolfgamer8756]

Izakaya Toyo is also on Netflix's " STREET FOOD" you should hear his story it is AMAZING

[@andrewwang394]

The old dud who grilled with a flamethrower and his bare hands is an absolute mad lad

[@dondanyi]

such enthusiasm, love it!

[@bobafret5619]

Gosh!...I always look forward to your new videos..This is awesome!...Why oh why on earth didn't I find this place when I was staying there in osaka! .....and its just 20 mins from Umeda..... :-( , Thanks for the vid...

[@Abdaado]

Just came from netflix, this man is an amazing person

[@askylx4548]

Respect from Malaysia

[@newtypejp6895]

Thanks for all the great videos John!!! Can’t wait to go to japan once I graduate from university

[@theglobalpeasant]

Another great video, John!

[@marcyee6441]

Wow cool wish I knew abt this place before I went to osaka

[@ilcilc2910]

Old dude is smoking a cigarette while he's torching the tuna!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@aus-li]

What a badass, lol

[@xSkormz]

you'd be surprised at the stuff line cooks in regular kitchens do when it comes to smoking and cooking

[@rain1fy]

SAVAGE

[@Hawaiipaul]

I bet he lights his cigarettes with the flamethrower

[@TRIPONTHIS]

it's ok totaly safe no germs, dude

[@ravikarthik9572]

I love your videos, im getting addicted to it

[@SaleemKhan-ru9ne]

I love your enthusiasm and hard work. Spreading happiness.

[@IIKingy]

“Show that to America” 4:06 lol. Gotta go here if I ever get the chance to go to Japan!

[@slickdosestuff]

now i want to eat

[@nicorettegum8744]

Awesome video! Very professional in production. So easy to watch unlike those obnoxious review channels who stare awkwardly into the camera whilst they eat food and drop most of it. Subbed

[@Sa-fd7ih]

The chef is so cute and I love how he called you over lol 👍🏻 Thanks for another great video! 🇯🇵💖

[@adelaamarante]

The English captions on this video are much improved from some of your other videos! I'm not sure if that was a fluke as they are auto generated or if the typed Japanese translations were better taken care of. Usually I have to stop each video turning the captions on and off to read the translations and then go back to them because they pile on top of each other making both unreadable. It's a pain but this time was WAY better, so thank you for that effort!! I also have a question: I know tipping is not customary in Japan but is it *ever* ok in certain circumstances? Like this gentleman with his flamethrower. I would feel practically subhuman if I didn't offer a few extra dollars for such an amazing show!! As always, awesome show!

[@adelaamarante]

ONLY in JAPAN * GO I think it's such a culture difference as to be a shock to those of us here in America. Why *wouldn't* you give someone something extra for doing something that is so much more than simply cooking a meal. He's got style and flair and humour and he puts on a whole show! Far more than just putting out a great steak or sandwich. I suppose it's because here restaurant employees also aren't paid quite so well and the cost of owning and running a restaurant is SO high. It's almost like, "You did an incredible job. The food was terrific and I was entertained. Here's a few extra for you to have a post work drink on me!". That's the way myself and others see it but I do understand the "this is my job and I'm already being paid". I promise I'm not totally glib. It's just a very big cultural difference. 😊

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

adelaamarante it was strange for me too, not the top for the excellent service. The culture is different - for example, tens of millions of dollars in CASH 💵 was returned to the rightful owner. Cash, found in the street, wallets and - CASH (I’m still shocked). There’s a reason behind this too, and I’ll do an episode on it soon. The reason they do their job isn’t just for money. This chef LOVES his job. It’s a part of him, perfecting everything as far as he can go. With customers waiting an hour, he’s doing fine financially. Best gift is to enjoy the meal and compliment the chef with a smile, have the time of your life while there. Thanks again for taking the time to write. Also, the translations are always community submissions, viewers who help me out. I’m so thankful for those who give me a hand with it. -John

[@NikolitaNiko]

ONLY in JAPAN how does one help with translations? I would definitely be down to help with that if needed. :D

[@JamieJamez]

You can add _Italics_ by surrounding each word with __Underscores__

[@MoxieBeast]

i just bought a torch in the 8 minutes it took to watch this vid. and holy cow those plates of uni ikura and tuna....

[@kewoshk]

Your videos are TV quality and I love them! Been binge watching your videos since yesterday. I really hope to visit Japan someday!

[@dazuotv]

Thank you for the nice video of the flamethrower stall chef from Osaka👍

[@mistadiscovery]

That guy is baaad. He's real hardcore. My respect

[@jakeso7737]

If you get the chance he’s in this Netflix show about street food watch it if you get the chance it’s actually quiet deep!

[@southoripper]

So awesome! That chef is cookin' like a serious boss!

[@ToyObsessed]

I really appreciate these videos. I learn so much. Thank you for making these.