JAPANESE RESTAURANT CHALLENGE! EP.2 | Sorted Food

[@florenceball9102]

"he needs some cream"... "he speaks English" Never seen mike so happy

[@renskevanessen5158]

The hug at 8:40 between james and barry is the purest thing ever omg

[@adde9506]

Ben's Japanese sounds more like Korean. Spoken by a Russian. Wearing ear plugs. I am so unbelievably jealous of what you guys get to eat.

[@SortedFood]

LOLLLLL

[@thatcactusboi]

I'm screaming it does sound a bit Korean. And French???

[@Dilton94]

Seeing James and ebbers reacting to finding out where they’d be eating was THE BEST!! 🥰🥰 James is absolutely adorable

[@SortedFood]

😂 glad you enjoyed the video.

[@melanieswang9475]

Seeing James fangirling about anything Noma-related is so relatable and heartwarming. ☺

[@SortedFood]

He was a total fangirl. It was INSANE though to be fair!

[@FenDwells]

5:34 "He's a super geek! Super geek!" God I miss that animation

[@daasbuffy]

Animation? I miss the song.

[@ethanisallwaysdumb]

Same I miss all of it 😂

[@MsToxisch]

Thats exactly what I thought :D

[@georkost]

I was waiting for it!!!

[@user-mc5xr9ku6x]

Ya perv

[@heatherheichou]

"We should've brought James and his arms." 🤣

[@SortedFood]

GOLD!

[@melsyoutube]

“We’ve found the group, we’ve lost Ben... but it’s ok because he speaks Japanese.” 😂

[@SortedFood]

😂

[@LuminousCorruption]

@@SortedFood Out of interest, did his Japanese come in useful at any point?

[@ZehraDogru0]

@@LuminousCorruption um duhh, did you not see how Ben's *itchy* part saved the day at 3:40 😂✌🏻

[@TheEberdz]

How many ways do I love this? Let me count the ways Ben: "Ichi ichi ichi" Mike: "He needs some cream" - this had me on the floor Ben: yaks on about the lack of iron in sake. Mike: "you'll never understand how much he enjoyed telling you that." Honestly I love how you guys rib each other, and Ben's adorable super-geekiness Jamie holding a basket full of sake bottles: "We should have brought James, and his arms." I couldn't concur more. You guys need to bring James (and his arms) everywhere James: "this is the first time Barry's won anything, so he's very excited." "We've lost Ben...but it's okay cos he knows Japanese." Oh you snarky Scot! James nestling into Barry's arms upon hearing Noma; I remember he said it was the best food experience of his life. All in all, stellar content, guys. It was such a superb opportunity to go to Japan to make this series, and I sincerely hope more countries extend this opportunity to you guys cos honestly your travel content seriously makes the wanderlust flare up....i want to go to every single place you all featured!

[@AndreaR12810]

Watching their faces light up when hearing about the restaurant they were going to was just priceless. I couldnt stop smiling watching them great job guys.

[@broshmosh]

Any chance of a longer director's cut of this series? So much amazing content edited out.

[@kaldo_kaldo]

If you haven't seen the missing content, how can you know it's amazing?

[@AnimeCanuck]

Ben is so cute when he replies "Science!" after Mike says we'd never understand... Awww... You're all great, guys! Thanks for continuing to make fun, informative, interesting videos. And mostly fun videos! XD

[@elizabethcherney5938]

The joy on the faces of Ben and James was the most wonderful thing ever ❤️ bless they were so cute and blown away by the surprise

[@BelfryHex]

I'd watch a whole season of Japanese episodes

[@vshamsi4693]

Also New Orleans! That was so colorful and fun!

[@dedjderaladin298]

Sorted Fugu.

[@atuma]

First time in my life that I'm sad I don't speak Japanese. Would love to hear Ben like a native hears him. "Ichy ichy ichy!"

[@SortedFood]

It was GOLD!

[@alexandresobreiramartins9461]

Scratchy Scratchy Scratchy!

[@the_echoYT]

I'm still learning myself and lemme tell you, you don't need to be a native to get that experience

[@alexandresobreiramartins9461]

@@the_echoYT Oh, most certainly not. I think passion and dedication are the main things. And lots of effort, of course, as Japanese is one hard language, man. I'm trying to learn it, and it's hard. When it gets to Keigo, I just start crying. XP

[@daasbuffy]

Hearing Ben say; "Ichi, ichi, ichi." Took me back to my high school LOTE (Language Other Than English) class.

[@GlamourNNail]

When Jamie said, "I'm going to have to get in the map like Joey." I laughed so hard! Oh my goodness I love it! 😂😂😂😂

[@americanakita55]

I remember James telling us in episode 1 that he's not sure he likes Japanese cuisine. Could it be that he has changed his mind about that, after their visit at Noma? 😀

[@balajiarumugam3229]

"You will never understand how much he enjoyed telling you that" - I have a friend who is the same way when talking about food

[@stevekdigitalworx]

I think this is my favorite series on Sorted. It's definitely the most inspiring, in that to push past culinary comfort zones.

[@fionajane56]

I think that respect and appreciation for food is missing in most places in this day and age of fast and convenient. This was a superb example of the true enjoyment of food paired with conversation❤️❤️❤️

[@LightningRound1st]

God, I love when James throws shade- 4:06 -he's brilliant at it! James is my new spirit animal

[@scottmatthew9605]

The camera work on this is unbelievable. Mike I love seeing you on screen but you are also amazing behind a camera.

[@HarrisonTBr0wn]

Japan has such an interesting culture. i love the videos when you travel and take us along with you. thank you all!

[@SortedFood]

no.... thank you for watching! 😉

[@HarrisonTBr0wn]

SORTEDfood I look forward to seeing what’s next guys!

[@Y0G0FU]

If you ever have the Money go and Travel to Japan. its not cheap but the food alone is worth it! Then Japan has so many amazing Spots to "digest" Culture. My recommendation would be a Trip to Kyoto and Tokyo. Both Cities are amazing (just avoid the usual Tourist Spots if you really want to experience what Japan has to offer :P ).

[@HarrisonTBr0wn]

Y0G0FU I’m only 16 but I’d love to do some sort of road trip around the entire outside of the island, would be my dream!!!

[@Y0G0FU]

@@HarrisonTBr0wn That is an amazing idea! I hope you will be able to do it in the Future :D

[@davinapickering1235]

Goosebumps.. Being a chef for 20 yrs, adored watching. The best, most inspiring Sorted VD by far. Hoping you can continue your travels globally in as many countries as humanly possible once the world opens up again. Thank you for sharing such entertaining & educational experiences.

[@organicgrains]

I definitely understood how much Ben enjoyed telling us that because I would have enjoyed it just as much. SCIENCE!

[@pettan58]

Get someone who looks at you the way barry looks at james

[@SortedFood]

😂

[@cadivelbess]

Absolutely loved how excited Ben and James were about their meal. So cute!

[@MoxieBeast]

so informative. i loved this.

[@linannsingh6165]

There was a moment where James got teary eyed.

[@danielahitstheroad]

Yeah, right? I think I've never seen him this happy. It's heartwarming.

[@CharlestonAES]

Love the Friends reference 2:31!

[@JohannaInTheCorner]

You guys are so lucky to do something you are passionate about, and blessed that it enables you to make such amazing adventures. Me I’m lucky I get to watch your videos, and blessed that I don’t have to have amazing adventures. Thank you. Again 💋

[@SortedFood]

That's so sweet, thank you.

[@TamHuynh-xj6jn]

I love the experience of running around Shinjuku station. I'd lived in Japan for 3 years and still looked like a fool wandering around that station.

[@bethabaloo]

Sometimes the boys can be so hard on James and Ben, and sometimes they can be so kind. I really loved watching them find out that they were going to that test kitchen; it obviously made their trip so much more special! I want to say to whoever at Sorted reads the comments: I love that the guys rib one another, but it’s moments where they share genuine affection and lift one another up that really make me love this channel. I’m sure that there’s a lot more that gets cut when putting these videos together. I know the ribbing is funny, but those moments are just as important to people like me, who tune in as much for the friendship between the boys as the food-related content, so if there’s any way you guys can keep that in mind when you’re filming or editing these, just know that there’s an audience for the friendship as much as the jokes.

[@bluemagic4820]

just wow. best trip ever...gotta love Japan with it's all culture..from food and agriculture to art and geishas and people..amazing country

[@EliseGarrett]

i had to watch the surprise reveal twice bc the guys were just so happy! how wonderful that your team was able to create that experience for them. :)

[@serasotasadie]

Favorite line of the video so far- "Dweeby tourists" by James! I don't remember the last time I heard the word "Dweeb" and I was of the right age to use it back when it was super popular! Awesome!!

[@libbymiss]

That moment where you were trying to find 1-1-1 Is like the friend who thinks they know what they're doing and you just let them get on with it because it's easier than getting them to admit defeat.

[@mordecai2005]

I agree with Ben, the science is fascinating! Love the super geek moments!

[@WondrousPurple]

This is the kind of SORTED video I like -- showcasing cities, countries and their food; showcasing the guys' camaraderie and personalities (SUPER GEEK, anyone?). I'm not a world traveler (yet) so these videos of Japan, Puerto Rico, London's Best, and others are very appealing.

[@limaman7262]

Ben’s super geek time brings out Jame’s eye color so well 5:33 🤣

[@TobiasWeberRSA]

Honestly did not know Sake was so diverse before watching this series. I feel like I need to go get a bottle now.

[@alexandresobreiramartins9461]

Actually, each is a different beverage. Sake only means "alcoholic beverage" in Japanese. Wine was once called "Western sake", before they came up with "Wain".

[@Kooljoy]

Hello, it's quite an exciting challenge! Oh, I'm Japanese and I or other Japanese have some stereotype of Sake, that's " Sake doesn't go well with fatty meat, such as Kobe beef steak or Pork cutlet, and milky buttery dishes like cheese fondue, cream soup , or strong spices or herbs from outside of Japan, for example, Indian curry, Korean Kimuchi, Tomato sauce spaghetti with basil, garlic, oregano". But of course, sake has a lot of variety, so some dry sake can be a good combination with these "exotic" flavor for us, but not yet completely cultivated. You guys adventure is also very exciting for me, looking forward to the next episode! Please go on this kind of trial again and again!

[@nicktroehler4872]

There's SOOO much to do in Japan! You could go back dozens of times and only have scratched the surface. Would love to see more traveling videos like this! All over the world.

[@JuleJette]

I've been to Japan three times now and one of my absolute favourite things about it is the care and love they put into their food and because of you guys I'm definitely getting a better sense of appreciation for sake as well! I'm absolutely positive my next trip will involve a lot more sake now and will be better because of it. And that's thanks to you guys! I'm so excited for this Japan series! you guys are so wonderful

[@birdiekay686]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE that you guys get to travel and have these experiences! Hitting that like button hard in hopes you'll get to do some more traveling soon! You inspire me and make me a bit jealous, but in a good way :) Keep it up, lads!

[@1A1y1a8]

Loved the video so much!! As a Japanese tour guide of sake brewery, I am so grateful that you learned Sake is deeply connected the our way of living ;) Thank you for visiting Japan!!

[@beverleynunes2795]

Just realised I've been smiling throughout the whole video because I'm so happy for you all!

[@Annie1962]

Mike 1:36 - By plane ----- HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAMES. Great surprise. So happy for you

[@CiderDivider]

Rebecca seemed so lovely!! It's as if she's just glowing with passion for sake. How wonderful :)

[@charlottesavage5966]

The Sake expert at the restuarant (lady) sounds like a New Zealander lol, kinda cool.

[@TraceyOfficial]

I'm loving the format of the Guys around the table walking us through the video. And the Interview style in the video as well. High Production Value. And Ben telling us about Iron in Water, LOVE IT!

[@TraceyOfficial]

@emardsly0513 i'm sure the boys love that you care so much about their adventure. They might also edit it to make it more exciting than it was. These are 5 very capable and successful men, I wouldn't be too worried about them. But its so great that you care.

[@TraceyOfficial]

@emardsly0513 but don't stop supporting and being just a little worried, we all need people in our lives who care about us a little more than it necessary. I hope you get a Sorted Like very soon!

[@NoeTheReborn]

the Noma restaurant is one of the very few reasons I'm proud of my country (Denmark if you want to know), and to see your faces when they said it was a testing ground for Noma made really happy, I knew Noma was good but until I sore your reaction I google them and now know they are no. 1 in the world or at least was don't know if they still are.

[@Kartik-mx3nk]

This is so amazing..watching this series has increased my appetite for sake even more...Thank you sorted for making mid day delicious and smoooth..

[@daibarDK]

what i loved, is the responce when the chefs were told about the surprice, jawdropping, loved it. the human side of it. else.. all the experience side of it looked amazing, i would love to see more technical aspects of the flavour combo, having heard more about the sake with food parring, especially on the ingredients i know very little or nothing about, but i guess it's rather hard to explain in these short videos. but loved the vid. well done

[@jadeupton4]

Loving learning more about Japan, Sake and Japanese food and culture. This series is awesome guys!

[@112131415191213]

It's always interesting to see fellow Kiwis in other countries doing stuff.

[@lmaree200886]

As an Aussie I picked up on her Kiwi accent straight away!

[@lake111w]

Fantastic editing, loved the effects between 5:04 to 5:07 !

[@natthesquirrel]

If I'm liking this so far? I'm loving this so far! The adventure, the humor, the way you take time to understand the "why" of things and overall the friendship. The Noma surprise was incredible. I'd be jealous if I didn't feel so included in the journey!

[@queenofthefae3925]

I really enjoyed this video. Everyone seemed to be having so much fun. I really liked seeing how excited James and Ben got about the surprise resturant visit. Off topic but before this video I got an add for fabulous, and when the video began I mistook the opening for another ad, so that was a fun goof.

[@sanialeilamacapundag4846]

okay but like Ben and James finding out they were going to Noma is a whole ass mood

[@annarogers3172]

Once again SortedTeam you are killing it. Food, experiences (genuinely was freaking out with the boys when you revealed Noma!), imagery and video - just quality content in general. Absolutely killing it 😃 Can't wait to see the next segment!!

[@sarahmemmott6282]

One of your best videos/series ever- how am I just finding this?! Love you guys

[@RaymondArias]

Ben's haircut is so good. It fit him so much. . . .

[@karid5447]

I love how excited Ben is in this video

[@kaylaalbers1153]

Team Currie... He's so adorkable!

[@Y0G0FU]

Japan is not a perfect Country but ive never had seen such a Amazing Food Culture. I was in Japan 4x now (3 Business Trips and 1 Holiday Trip) and even in the Cheapest Fast Food Join the Food was amazing and the care that went into making that food was astonishing. Also the Science behind Sake and the flavor Pairing is mind blowing. Even as a Person that usually doesn't like Alcohol i have to say: the dishes are just not the same without the Sake.

[@starryskies624]

I'm home sick from work and this made a crappy day a bit better, love these japanese travels!

[@wa_no_sekai]

I've been living in Japan for 6 years, so it's very fun and refreshing to see your reactions and hear your opinion about the food. I definitely want to visit some places you went to!

[@Shostakovich33]

5:32 I lost it. James rolling his eyes and everyone else trying not to laugh XD!

[@valliarlette6596]

What an adventure! You learned a lot, so we learned a lot. I don't think you could have had a better experience, and your hosts are to be commended.

[@missdire]

So brewing sake is basically a sacred practice, since rice is so close to their Gods. That's really neat. Also, "We should have brought James, and his arms." I'm so glad the crew acknowledges and appreciates James' physique.

[@Krymms]

"But we lost Ben, which is okay, because he knows Japanese." Are you sure about that?

[@dedjderaladin298]

Yes. He knows Japanese. He might not know much, but he knows Japanese is a thing.

[@synthwavetaco]

@@dedjderaladin298 I think the joke was more about how every time he spoke Japanese it was so badly pronounced that it was nearly unintelligible. XD

[@mindom]

2:30, Ben's attempt at Japanese sounds French.

[@SortedFood]

😂

[@CR47Ycam]

it's likely because he used Google translate which changes the word to katakana by spelling, rather than phonetically. ライオン is a much better translation than リオン

[@bakshaya5309]

I am learning so much about japan from these videos 😍

[@SortedFood]

That's so good to hear! That's what we're all about.

[@BurpleRX7]

Giving me throw backs of my two visits to Japan. It really is a life changing place. And the people OMG, and how clean everything is..... I would live there if I could

[@andrineslife]

I bought a bottle of sparkling sake for a dinner party last time you made sake videos and it was a brilliant hit (I felt very cool) - I might have to try to get some friends to go with me to a sake tasting after this round 😋

[@chloecoull3277]

This episode was so amazing, loving what you're doing in Japan!

[@Hana-gz5li]

As a Japanese person, hearing Ben speak Japanese is super funny but in a cute way. 😂

[@limaman7262]

Rewatching this series. Hope when the vaccines roll out worldwide and we eradicate the virus, we can watch the boys travel to more asian countries ♥️

[@sinswept]

8:35 - look at their excited little faces! :'D

[@JohnRedds]

Why have the last two thumbnails looked like James is going on a speed dating session with the rest of the sorted crew

[@keetrandling4530]

"You will never understand how much he enjoyed telling you that" - Yes, Mike, I will. I do: THIS is what we nerds live for.

[@aldinariva6390]

Absolutely loved this episode!!! 😍😍😍 You are soooo lucky! 🥰

[@marissamoreno7761]

I’ve never been a fan of sake, but now I’m wondering if it’s because I’ve never had it paired correctly. I’m actually willing to give it another go! But it so wonderful to see James fan girling lol

[@mellchiril]

I don't know why I feel so nervous watching these episodes, but my stress levels just keep growing.

[@digipets5]

I remember they used to try to recreate a dish from their travels and it would be really interesting for them to try to recreate the seaweed mieulle fille because i cannot wrap my head around that idea

[@KaedeLanyo]

That struggle saying "Itadakimasu". Beautiful.

[@fayeescalera7311]

I believe you guys went as far as possible! Proud to be a fan👍👍

[@CaliseSellers]

Jamie's Friends reference 😍😂 This whole series is super cool guys. I love whenever you bring in the cultural context of food.

[@aminadaifi6762]

Ben's joy in science makes me really happy. It's so nice that he's so into it, and that it can be linked to food, something else he (obviously) really enjoys. :) Also, though, did his Japanese come in useful on the trip or was it just a car crash?

[@janicemoss5818]

Enjoying your enjoyment

[@chairofthebored]

Monkfish liver, DOBUJIRI! Great for ShabuShabu

[@sdebrece1]

Nice Friends reference. As great as that gag was, putting yourself in the map really works!

[@s_rofbear]

Wow! I loved learning how the iron in the water changes the taste of the saké. Does that make me a super geek too? 😅

[@TomLiee]

Guys, I've watched your videos for a long time now and I wonder why haven't you guys opened a "sorted food restaurant" and you guys take turns or something to really cook in there. Maybe not full time but you can take the interaction with fans and customers to level up. Got it? Haha I would really love to go to your restaurant if it really opens but i live halfway across the world and its not probable now. Hopefully if and when you guys opened it i will be able to go. I bet there's millions of people that are dying to taste your cooking in person. Keep up the good work and as always, have fun! Greetings from Indonesia.

[@sarahbee6758]

Truly Lost and Hungry! Love it!

[@SortedFood]

100%

[@John-ed2wj]

This channel has gone off the scale lately. Great work boys

[@John-ed2wj]

And the behind the scene ladies. Brilliant stuff everyone

[@KMutantSquirrel]

Knowing where that lion is and watching them go through Shinjuku Station was hilarious. Reminded me of my first day here.

[@tossdoran9610]

'Team Quick Spaff' Looks like i'm not the only one...

[@BestIndianFoodBlog]

Looks wonderful! Informative too! Thank you for sharing.