Don't Eat These Foods In JAPAN 🇯🇵 🍣

[@TokyoCreativePlay]

Do you agree with our rankings? Let's keep it civil in the comments 😉🍣

[@fredd3.14]

meat

[@daisakura]

I love Emma and Seera... but this hurt my feelings... ALOT. 😢

[@geekofsteal]

Aint no way you can just walk around Japan safely after giving Wagyu beef a B tier rating. 🤯

[@Inc.Co.]

Nah, many misses

[@antoniovlogs6546]

Yeah you guys are lame. I get these are subjective but you both have zero taste.

[@taka1416]

Bento is cold because it is originally for outside eating like picnic, in shinkansen or at office. And bentos with many fried are the modern convini bento. But if you go to the Big train station or home made bento you will find very different bento.

[@seerasan]

Sorry my palate is not that sophisticated 😁 I mean.. my favourite food is bread guys!! hahaha

[@john.vandijk]

Bread is really awesome though! OK maybe not Japanese bread...

[@Vlidery13]

Same 😂 sometimes I just take a slice of bread as snack. But I do like A LOT of food

[@hescutethough2419]

As Long as its Not sweet japanese bread😂😂

[@seerasan]

Definitely not Japanese bread 😂

[@NitronNeutron]

German

[@JukeboxGothic]

My half Japanese friend got me to try Natto and I described it as, Smelling like rotting garbage with the consistency of lumpy snot. So Emma was spot on.

[@Operationiceberg]

Should have gotten the entire Tokyo Creative crew together to rate their most loved and hated Japanese foods and made a day of it. Too many amazing and not so amazing Japanese food options for this video to cover.

[@elvisg7]

I agree. A part 2 with all the Tokyo Creative team would be a lot of fun.

[@AspectProductions2]

We should get a part two on some lesser known foods! Jingisukan and unagi are some of my personal favorites since moving to Japan. Overall, agree with these rankings. Can’t believe Umeshu almost got done dirty 😂

[@TokyoCreativePlay]

Great idea!

[@fukuokakusuo2391]

I totally agree. I really like motsunabe in winter.

[@WizardOfOss]

Yeah, these were all rather "safe" picks, except maybe for the natto. And I'm kinda surprised that very popular stuff like gyudon, curry and takoyaki didn't even make this list. A few suggestions for the part two besides the ones already mentioned: gyutan (needs something above S-tier!), hiyashi chuka, basashi, kushikatsu, anago and motsunabe. Or if they want to get really adventurous, how about some shiokara or funazushi?

[@Vlidery13]

Unagi 🤤🤤🤤

[@AspectProductions2]

@@fukuokakusuo2391 last winter, I ate some Motsunabe in Fukuoka and it was incredible. So underrated and not well known outside Japan!

[@TheCreepypro]

love watching these great gals ranking so many foods honestly I think they are mostly on the money with a few exceptions here and there props to sarah for liking natto

[@tootles444]

I absolutely loooooooove how honest this review is!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@Don_Giovanni]

Whoever put that Mambo clip in there is a freakin' genius! Hats off to you. Made me laugh! 🤣

[@Highwind2013]

Emma and Sarah are the best 😂❤

[@jimmy75256]

Love the Australian accent coming out strong with Sarah

[@RenneVangr]

Chris Broad must be quivering! Yakitori as a B-tier!?! Get some on the street markets!

[@Mrpartyallnight101]

The ramen and yakiniku rankings are crazzyyyy

[@thomasschmidt1836]

Where would these end up being ranked? Karaage, Onigiri, Takoyaki, Dango, Curry, Katsu, Yakitori, Tempura and any others you can think of for another edition of this ranking?

[@jedeguzman3877]

It is interesting to know different people's take on Japanese food. I suggest doing a ranking between someone who lives in Japan, someone who has stayed in Japan for quite a while, and a newbie who's been in Japan for a short time.

[@dodiatkins4515]

❤once again my favorite duo. Just Love these two. 😊

[@kochichris]

I love umeshu with ice😊and ginger high ball by fried karaage😊

[@silverian]

For relaxing times.. Sarah & Emma. Thank You for presenting various options!

[@phedran]

... and now I'm going to be singing Mambo No. 5 in my head all day, thanks. 🤣💀

[@blnn]

Trash taste boys are gonna flip. I want a group debate with emily and daidus 😂

[@mischief_machines]

This such a perfect Sunday video to watch..

[@MikeTheGamer77]

Many train bento have heaters. Those are the bomb..

[@VerhoevenSimon]

Thank you for the fun stream, I'd love a second entry with less known items/live taste testing.

[@Gigan83]

I was hoping they would do onigiri.

[@mikekun155]

It's a fair list. You guys are so respectful, how can anyone hate on the choices? For me as a foreigner, we don't have a lot of good ramen, udon, skewers, sushi and even if we did, it would cost us an arm and a leg. Toriki for me was amazing since the quality isn't as bad and for 2, would only pay 5000 yen. Had premium ones as a set for 3500 for 2. Where as if I went to an American one, it would cost 150$ (21,900 Y) since they are scarce. I stumbled across the best sushi of my life in a random small sushi conveyor belt in Shinjuku and spent 2900 yen (19$) but had sushi in the States and pay 70$ (10,000 Y) for myself. So all the noodles skewers sushi for me become S tier/A tier xD

[@bobeatschocolate]

feel the same way about 豚骨ラーメン。I have friends visit and that's ALL they want to get back to back to back, and just ramen in general. Feel like after living in Japan it doesn't become bad but all those cravings went away... Same with like all the noodle dishes haha Also for 駅弁、It really depends on the area... A lot of the reason why they're popular is regional ingredients or popular shops. What happens with most people being turned off from them is yes, the obvious marketing and dishes that are available to people who just quickly glance are fried, not as healthy etc... But the premiere ones are usually wrapped and stocked within their own respective area which REQUIRES you to seek them out. it's a blessing and a curse (you always can find them, harder to find). But some companies take pride in their dishes being colder like you said, same with common commercial ones that come in the めんち or そぼろ variety... Cold isn't always bad (I also love cold pizza so I might be weird :p). Either way, 駅弁 i totally get isn't a premiere meal either way, but I also think there's an 駅弁 for everyone >:)

[@Mordred478]

I have been watching TC's videos for a long time and love them, watching you guys travel around Japan, take in the sights and eat everything in sight. ;-) In addition to these fun things, though, have you ever considered a series in which you interview Japanese scientists working in different fields, technologists working on who knows what...In other words, the hidden side of what has established Japan's reputation as a leader in science and technology.

[@miz_emmmm9400]

I didn't realise you were from Brisbane Emma!!! Haha definitely recognised that pic of Hakataya in Garden City 😂

[@grdvorak]

Emma and Sarah make me so happy

[@darion_29]

Udon > Soba > Ramen Emirichu approves while TT boys are spilling their drinks xD

[@rapthor666]

Not too savage. Torikizoku does have good skewers, especially the liver, heart and chicken meatballs with cheese. And i normally do not eat heart. And juicy liver that's not dry as a shoe's exterior...just great! Although I like a Nikka highball, i had a good amount of lemon and calpis chuhais in Tokyo and Osaka. Yes i went in August despite the warnings of the chaotic duo and Chris' book

[@MusicFromAnotherTime]

I love matcha tea, but I have a friend who always says it looks like swamp water. Thats why anytime I drink it, I start playing All Star by SmashMouth and get into my best Shrek cosplay. It really accentuates the experience.

[@davenann]

Here in Fukuoka…steer clear of any chain shops. You’ll save money, and get the real deal. Especially with yakitori and yakiniku. Ramen too. No English menus, no one speaks English. Just take a chance if you can’t speak the language. You’ll enjoy it so much more.

[@steffe2444]

I agree w most but i need to try more udon dishes and the okonomiyaki w mochi would be the next food to eat when I visit Japan again. U did not rate onigiri and takotaki.

[@Sweetwaterdream]

Yuzushu is my all time favourite Japanese drink - I do have a soft spot for Umeshu at times but Yuzushu is my go-to :D.

[@TokyoCreativePlay]

Yuzu-shu is god tier (Shah - the cameraman)

[@JasSchi]

LOL Emma, Emma...anko not unko, hilarious...beans beans the magical beans 😄i don't mind Azuki beans but not when they're chunky though

[@ojyochan]

Do a ranking of wafuu western/foreign foods, like curry rice, tamago sando, doria, melon-pan, etc etc

[@RS-bn1ty]

I literally bought Japanese sauce from target to get the full experience of an okonomiyaki because I’ve been using eel sauce 😂

[@vinyalonde]

I enjoy these the most while having a beer.

[@TokyoCreativePlay]

You’re enjoying this video the right way 🍻

[@RaiofLight]

For the dishes I have tried, I can agree with this chart. Would love to try Kakigōri, but I'm not sure I could survive the Japanese summer heat to get myself there to try it 🥵☠️ Maybe Hokkaido 🤔 I'm an Autumn person 🍁✨💜 I'm not sure the editor is but they made me laugh 😂

[@TokyoCreativePlay]

Our editor Julian has great humour!

[@bobeatschocolate]

かき氷（kakigouri) is always great, if you're like me who sleeps with the AC on even during winter or orders iced coffee no matter the time of the year, it's amazing.... I will say though, if you're not that type of person and you like to get cold things when its hot, Japan lately has been so terrible with it's heat that not even かき氷 can fix it xD

[@rovidelarosa]

I can't take this seriously after Ramen in C.

[@silkvelvet2616]

I've been exploring cooking for myself. This year, I asked my hubby to buy me a tamagoyaki pan for my b'day, id tried cooking it in a western round frying pan, but it was too hard to roll. He got it for me and ooooo how does it taste even better when cooked in the tamagoyaki pan? Same method, just more awkward to roll in a eound pan. Last time i cooked it, i tried it with seasoned kombu and the flavour was so good! Next time, i want to add shredded surimi as well. One day, I will get the chance to visot Japan and try everything for reals

[@Baemigo]

Unpopular opinion, 1 shot Nihonshu 1 glass/schooner of Sapporo or Asahi is so good like 1 shot of Nihonshu and Calpis. Fruity nihonshu though, Jikon Junmai (orange bottle) is my favourite when paired with fish or sashimi.

[@Inc.Co.]

Not putting ramen as S tier is a crime for sure.

[@TokyoCreativePlay]

Lock us up and throw away the key 😝

[@Jaziem]

Don't mind me just silently judging Sarah 😂

[@ToriKlepto]

Real!!

[@AL-vo2uh]

I think we have different tastes on a lot of things. Chestnuts, highball, etc yes! Conbini bento you are right, but homemade bento.... much higher tier. I agree with okonomiyaki! I also really like a good bowl of ramen but I wouldn't have it everyday since I don't think that'd be healthy. So far I think mochi is just overrated. Yeah... it's chewy & very one note? Needs something else for me. There's better traditional sweets. One of my fav japanese-only styles is sesame ice cream. The ones I've tried in the US all have coconut in them and it ruins the smoky sweet flavor.

[@anthonynelson6671]

I've only tried one brand of Umeshu here in the USA and for me it would be solid-S-tier.

[@sleepywaffle7]

this list is craaaaaazy

[@kennieg.4771]

Hi Emma! I never liked chestnuts either until I tried 'kestane şekeri' it's Turkish candied chestnut they are cooked in a syrup and are not dry but retain a crumbly texture. I love them. I wonder if they sell them in Japan! I am curious if you would like this variation.

[@Nosceteipsum166]

Very surprised with the Bento rating. I think it's because I don't mind eating cold food (as long as there's no white grease).

[@mikekun155]

Particularly the bentos at the shinkansens are mainly crap. Even cold they are mid at best and are way too overpriced.

[@bobeatschocolate]

@@mikekun155 a large portion of the 駅弁 that are offered in the shinkansen terminals/gates I agree, are kinda MEH. But depending on the station and area, there are specialty shops and there is a REASON why they're so popular... However, you need to know what to look for which is the hard thing especially for people who don't know the regional shops/areas etc... I feel like a lot of the foreigners give a bad rep to 駅弁 as they just take のぞみ on the Kansai-Tohoku line and are only presented with mass-appeal bento's (even though like I said there are better ones even behind the gates if you know what to look for).... The culture exists for a reason man/girl！！I am no otaku to ekiben but I swear ever since I've taken time to research my departing station or transfer station to see what is available, I have been VERY impressed. (This is also coming from a $15 budget xD)

[@mcgoo721]

Shaved ice s tier is wild to me haha. I bet if it was later in the list it wouldnt be there

[@ShaneMaesenko]

It was interestingto watch and hear a little of your opinions (some of which I agreed with), but my biggest issue was with how broad the categories were! I think that's why you had too many at the top, you need to split up things like ramen and green tea. Made me think about how I would rank certain things, though. For example, I'm definitely S or A for soba, most ramen types are A or B, but a lot of udon has been C tier for me (the sides, sauce/broth, or toppings can save it, but the noodles themselves are low)

[@JMErlendson]

Excellent meme-worthy editing. I do like Eki-ben, but they're not the best..... but I like them!

[@rominaluisi8509]

Natto is the best for me... I know if you have are "sensitive" to weird textures it might not be for you but I personally love it. It's my favorite food in the world.

[@ThreadBomb]

It seems that Sarah has more shibui (mature) taste than Emma. But how does she feel about shiokara (fermented salted fish guts)?

[@ToriKlepto]

It sounds like Sarah and I have completely opposite palates xD

[@RT-qd8yl]

I eat a can of miso soup once every other day. I save unbelievable amounts of money AND I'm losing more weight than when I was on chemo.

[@naimurrahman2905]

Interesting list. Most of these don't exist where I'm from so quite curious how they taste. Particularly those thicc noodles (udon?). I'll take my sweet time enjoying the food if I ever end up in Japan

[@AspectProductions2]

Definitely try udon when you are here! Kitsune udon is an easy, basic, kind of udon with fried tofu on top. It’s slightly sweet and super delicious.

[@naimurrahman2905]

@@AspectProductions2 count me in

[@KellieLStimson]

Yakiimo 🍠 for the win!

[@fukuokakusuo2391]

Can u do it by different regions? Like don't eat these foods in Hokkaido to Okinawa.

[@joerp8215]

Agreed that there’s not enough torched sushi out there !

[@coralinebcn_]

What about curry? a classic Katsukare? We needed more dishes (takoyaki, dango, melonpan, tempura, edamame...) to get a complete view of all the good tastes....🤤

[@moxxibekk]

A real Sophie's choice for Emma!

[@Dexxter_slav]

Visiting Japan for the first time in April and since my budget is not hefty I expected to survive on Bento. Now I'm bit worried :D

[@tykep1009]

Bento is not that cheap and healthy. Go to some beef bowl, udon, or soba chains and eat warm, fulfilling meals.

[@shayna3]

I love japanese food, but ramen it's the best, always!!!! Not for everyday obviously, but it's the choosen one for special days!!!

[@WatashiWannabe]

Unexpected Mambo No. 5 = instant like. There's a lot here I still need to try...but my options are unfortunately limited where I am, unless I drive 2+ hours. I do love some udon, though...or really any sort of dish with meat and noodles :P .

[@xnonsuchx]

Highball = “Japanese food”??? And red beans > ramen??? No way!

[@miamivice4607]

What about karage chicken, gyodon, katsudon, shabashaba, konkatsu, and tempura? Part2?

[@jacobrael6565]

You girls are just the best! I love the rule breaking with the double S tiers at the end! 🤣👍🏻

[@jomarba2]

Sake is not a spirit. Is fermented rice. A spirit might be added, to make it more palatable and balanced, but ironically those ones are the ones with less abv

[@Leonardo-cs9ij]

Ramen isn’t all heavy (have you heard of Shio ramen?, also summer ramen exists that’s cold, IMO ramen is A at the least but personally S tier

[@jensebu78]

Why do (almost) all of the Foreign-KZbinrs whose life in Japan do not like bento? I don't get it. Bentos are amazing! You can heat them up, if you don't eat it on the train. So, they are not always cold. You do not always have spaghetti in it. YOU choose the ones with spaghetti. There are so many options, so many choices! When my family and i are going to Japan, bento is always on our list. We made a trip from Tokyo to Osaka(and Kyoto) this time too. In both ways we had fantastic Bentos. Bentos are at least an A!!

[@MichaelYee123]

Thanks for a great list, but you missed: Sukiyaki w/ raw egg (A tier) Tonkatsu (B tier) Tempura (B tier) Gyudon (B tier) Curry (C tier for Curry) and the Classic Konbini egg salad sando!! (S tier) (and I think Matcha should ba A tier)

[@Foton4164]

Lot of my favoits are missing from the list....

[@Fishylucifer]

Mambo number 5. Thanks for the earworm

[@xyanide1986]

Hey now sake has to be S tier, it's amazing when served hot there's no drink quite like it.

[@TheKadato]

Okonomiyaki really was a giant hit and miss for me. It was like a half-raw savory pancake, and who actually likes not baked through pancakes? its super weird, D tier

[@iBankai1995]

Japan's food tierlist can be considered as like "Food that tastes too good to believe" or "What is this abomination". Nothing in between.

[@Z健康暴富好运]

我10月到东京上语言学校，有什么平台租房最便宜呢？

[@fleciashreve2313]

My favorite food is tacos. Real "Mexican" style tacos. I'd be very sad without them in my life.😂 And, Mexican Street Corn.🌮🌮🌮🌽

[@elementneon]

y'all should not be allowed to tier list.

[@BUTTERFLYACE]

i agree with emma, i tried natto once and it tasted like i swallowed my own pheglm

[@The_Foil]

Tbh I would try and eat everything

[@Truecrimeresearcher224]

Japanese food seems like the wild west sometimes

[@voldymore69]

if u find matha highball tht slaps

[@soju81]

Sushi gets a B but green tea gets an S????!!!! How dare you....

[@roc6193]

Highball and I have a date in Oct. 😂

[@CB-sx8xh]

You missed mentaiko 😂

[@nurbzee]

how about curry? 🍛

[@pollyjeanz]

💖💖💗💗💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💗💗

[@cathycarroll2405]

natto japanese vegemite

[@AndrianneMarin]

Congratulations on the baby Emma!

[@burhanbudak6041]

The biggest boss fight in Japan is the food. Picky eaters rip

[@MrLargePig]

Lowkey want Sarah's hat. Worried about her liking natto though....

[@VanillaCoke1956]

I will not stand for the Toriki slander by Sarah. Yakitori is a dish you eat with a group of friends, a whole lot of them while drinking something. If I wanted to go to a fancy restaurant, yakitori is probably not the dish I want to eat if I pay 3k yen for it :P

[@jc3drums916]

Oh god no way udon is higher than ramen and soba. And yakiniku is awesome, because it's like eating steak, but better, because every bite is hot.

[@cbauch]

I agree with most things, but ramen is S tier for me.

[@blade1535]

Agree with most but Okonomiyaki would be B or C tier. It’s so overly sweet and so bad for you. Just not my thing although I can appreciate it. I think amazing sushi is higher tier also. Hokkaido Soup Curry is S tier.

[@jensebu78]

I am a really big fan of Wagyu. Japanese Beef is amazing. But i had a Tepanyaki with A5 some weeks ago. Too fatty... not my things. Normal wagyu is much better in my opinion!

[@jarrodevans7655]

Sarah's so fit!❤