A Look at Kyo Tsukimachian's Broad Bean "Rice" Crackers Made Using Traditional Techniques! In this video, we see a craftsman baking bean crackers in Gion, Kyoto. The Gion branch of Kyo Tsukimachian offers a variety of bean crackers, made with plenty of broad beans and carefully baked using a traditional method. How about a souvenir from Gion? Check out the video to see how they bake the bean crackers! ◆Kyo Tsukimachian Store Information◆ 【Address】247-14, Gion Kitagawa, Higashiyama, Kyoto, Kyoto (京都府京都市東山区祇園町北側247-14) 【Access】A 1 minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station from the Keihan Electric Railway 【Admission Fee】¥110+ 【Business Hours】10:00-19:00 【Closures】None 【Parking】None 【Phone】075-533-0141 【Official Homepage】Kyo Tsukimachian Kyoto Branch https://www.kyo-tsukimachian.com/ 【Tabelog】Kyo Tsukianmachi Kyoto Branch https://tabelog.com/en/kyoto/A2601/A260301/26024783/

Fluffy Dashi-Maki Tamago Topped With Kabayaki Eel! This video shows the shops lining Osaka's Kuromon Market. The video shows fluffy dashi-maki tamago being cooked at a one of the shops. In Japanese cuisine, there is a dish called "umaki," which is a dashi-maki tamago (rolled Japanese-style omelette) with kabayaki eel at the center, but this restaurant sells eel on top of the egg instead. Known as "Osaka's Kitchen," Kuromon Market is where you can get a variety of foodstuffs, including seafood, fruit, and processed foods. As you can see in the video, eating around is one of the best parts of the market. Consider stopping by if you're in Osaka! 【Official Homepage】Kuromon Market https://kuromon.com/en/ 【Tripadvisor】Kuromon Market (黒門市場) https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g14134994-d1896861-Reviews-Kuromon_Market-Nippombashi_Chuo_Osaka_Osaka_Prefecture_Kinki.html

This video, titled "Menya Musashi｜Shinjuku Flagship Store｜Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo｜Kakuni Tsukemen｜Standard" (麺屋武蔵 新宿総本店　東京都新宿区西新宿　角煮つけ麺 並), was released by "Nationwide Ramen Videos" (全国ラーメン動画). This video introduces Menya Musashi with the motto "no two shops have the same flavor." Their Shinjuku flagship store serves a double broth of "animal-based soup" and "seafood-based soup" which is mainly made with chicken and pork bones. However, the Ikebukuro branch offers ramen that is mainly deep-fried toppings, and the Okachimachi branch uses tonkotsu soup as its base, and offers three colors of ramen: white, red, and black, showing that each shop is completely different. In this video, you can see a sample of the Kakuni Dipping Ramen served at the Shinjuku flagship store, so if you're interested, check it out!

This video, titled "[With Cooking Scenes] Super Golden and a Massive Portion of Niboshi Ramen at Niboshi Ramen Nagi [IKKO'S FILMS] [Shinagawa Ikko]" (【調理風景あり】すごい煮干しラーメン凪でスーパーゴールデン＋煮干し激盛りにしたらとんでもない事になった・・・【IKKO'S FILMS】【品川イッコー】), was released by "IKKO'S FILMS." This video introduces the famous ramen shop "Niboshi Ramen Nagi," which is famous for its large amount of niboshi (dried sardines) on top of its noodles. The shop opened in 2004, and it's no exaggeration to say that they love niboshi more than any other ramen shop in Japan, stocking over 5 tons of niboshi every month. One of the features of this ramen shop is that they have a special type of ramen called "niboshi-mashi," which adds even more niboshi, just like other ramen shops have extra onions or chashu. In this video, you can see the ramen with niboshi-mashi Niboshi Ramen Nagi, a delicious niboshi ramen shop that appeals to those who like niboshi, so if you're interested, be sure to check it out.

This video, titled "Higashi-Ikebukuro｜Taishoken｜Main Store (Famous for Its Roots in Tsukemen) Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima City" (東池袋 大勝軒 本店（つけめんのルーツの名店）豊島区南池袋). was released by "Nationwide Ramen Videos" (全国ラーメン動画). In this video, you'll learn about Taishoken's main store in Higashi-Ikebukuro that is famous for Kazuo Yamagishi, the father of dipping noodles. The history of Taishoken dates back as far as 1948, and the ramen that became the starting point for shoyu ramen in Japan was created by Marucho, the shop that can be called the original Taishoken. From there, Yamagishi opened Taishoken with the wish to "greatly outperform the competition," which sparked the Tsukemen (dipping noodle) boom. In this video, you can see a sample of the noodles at the Higashi-Ikebukuro Taishoken main store, which is famous for dipping noodles. Be sure to check it out!

This video, titled "The Man Who Has Been Slurping Down Nakamoto Noodles for Years Tries Them Again. Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto Yokohama Branch [Food Porn] Susuru TV. Episode 1422" (中本を一年すすり続けた男が、あらためて蒙古タンメンをすする 蒙古タンメン中本横浜店【飯テロ】 SUSURU TV.第1422回), was released by "SUSURU TV." This video introduces Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto's Yokohama Shop, which is very famous for its super spicy ramen in Yokohama. Mouko Tanmen is a very popular ramen that is characterized by it's spicy soup that you can't finish without a sip of water. The toppings are also very characteristic, and it is not often that you see egg, wakame seaweed, and mapo tofu on top of ramen. In this video, you can see a review of the ramen, so if you are interested, be sure to check it out!

Hashimaki, a Standard Food at Festivals in Japan's Chugoku and Kyushu Regions This video shows hashimaki being made at a festival stall. Hashimaki is a standard dish at festivals in the Chugoku and Kyushu regions, in which thinly cooked okonomiyaki is wrapped around chopsticks. Since it's wrapped around chopsticks it's easier to eat than normal okonomiyaki. It's not very famous in the regions east of Osaka unfortunately. There is a theory that this is because people in Osaka prefer okonomiyaki to hashimaki. If you find a hashimaki stall at a festival or other event, be sure to try it!

This video, titled "Turning Live Eel Into Kabayaki! The Impressive Skills of a 100 Year Old Establishment" (活きたうなぎが蒲焼きになるまで。創業100年の早業がお見事), was released by "Ante." This video introduces the chefs of Kawatoyo, a 100 year old restaurant in Narita, Chiba Prefecture. First, the slippery, live eel is beaten on a large ginkgo tree cutting board and opened in a flash. It is then grilled unseasoned and dipped in a secret sauce infused with eel extract and grilled slowly. You can almost smell the aroma from the screen. The grilled eel kabayaki is soft and fluffy and can be easily cut with chopsticks. Check out the delicious kabayaki at the end of the video!

This video, titled "[Exquisite] A Famous Michelin Eel Restaurant! One of Tabelog's Top 100 Restaurants [Unagi Tomoei] Food Porn" (【極上】ミシュランの鰻の超有名店！食べログ百名店【うなぎ亭 友栄】飯テロ), was released by "Roid Gohan" (ロイドごはん). This video shows delicious eel dishes at Unagi Tomoei in Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture. After an introduction of the menu from the exterior of the restaurant, you'll enjoy delicious eel, freshly cut liver (with sauce and wasabi), and the high-class unaju. The video shows that the eels are thick and fluffy with just the right amount of fat. Be sure to try sprinkling some fresh wasabi on the eel as well. Check out the video to see some delicious eel dishes!

Teppan-jinja - A Teppanyaki Izakaya With a Shrine Theme This video shows what Teppan-jinja Soemoncho, a restaurant in Osaka City, is like. Teppan-jinja Soemoncho is a relatively new restaurant that opened in December 2016. A torii gate you'd find at a shrine is attached to the exterior, and as the restaurant's name suggests, the concept is based on a shrine. *"Jinja" means shrine in Japanese. The dishes are grilled skewers of vegetables and meat cooked on a teppan (griddle), and they are made with olive oil for a refreshing taste. They're open until late at night, so if you're ever in Osaka looking for a late night snack, give it a try. ◆Teppan-jinja Soemoncho Store Information◆ 【Address】2 Chome-3-14 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0085 【Access】A 3-minute walk from Namba Station on the Subway Midosuji Line / A 3 minute walk from Namba Station on the Subway Sennichimae Line / A 3-minute walk from Osaka Namba Station on the Kintetsu Namba Line / A 5-minute walk from Namba Station on the Nankai Main Line / A 5-minute walk from Namba Station on the Nankai Koya Line / A 5-minute walk from Nihonbashi Station 【Avg. Cost】1 skewer ¥250+, ¥3,000 avg. 【Hours】17:00-05:00 (the following day) ※17:00-03:00 on Mondays 【Closures】None 【Parking】None 【Phone】06-6213-7011 【TripAdvisor】Teppan-jinja Soemoncho https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g14127623-d9675545-Reviews-Teppan_Jinja-Chuo_Osaka_Osaka_Prefecture_Kinki.html

This video, titled "Quick and Easy. 10 Popular Udon Recipes" (簡単お手軽。人気のうどんレシピ 10選), was released by "macaroni | マカロニ." In this video, you'll find a selection of easy-to-prepare udon recipes. The recipe is taught by culinary researcher "Karikuru." In the video, you can see 10 different recipes using ingredients that are easy to find. You can make a different dish with the same ingredients just by changing the seasoning, and you'll see how one idea can expand your scope of cooking. Some of the recipes can be made in a microwave oven, which can be useful for when you're busy. Check out the video!

This video, titled "Curry Udon Recipe - Easy to Make Japanese Style Curry Udon Using Leftover Curry" (残ったカレーで簡単に出来る和風カレーうどんの作り方 |Curry Udon recipe), was released by "otakufoods." The video shows how to make curry udon noodles from leftover curry. Many children and adults love curry, but it tends to have leftovers the next day. The method introduced in the video is a quick and easy way to make delicious curry udon noodles. Another key to the deliciousness of the curry udon noodles is to thicken it with potato starch. After adding fried tofu and green onions it becomes a must-try dish! Check it out in the video!

Delicious Yaki Udon With Plenty of Vegetables This video is a recipe video for yaki udon. 【Ingredients (Feeds 2)】 2 Bags of Boiled Udon Noodles Pork Belly 100g Carrots 1/4 stalk Bell Peppers 2 Shiitake Mushrooms 2-3 Ears Spring Onions 1/2 stalk Bonito Flakes 1 Pack Vegetable Oil 2 Teaspoons Soy Sauce 1 1/2 Tablespoons Cooking Sake 1 1/2 Tablespoons Sugar 1 Teaspoon Sesame Oil 1/2 Teaspoon 【How It's Made】 1. Cut the pork belly into 1cm pieces. 2. Cut the carrots into strips. 3. Thinly slice the onions diagonally, 3 to 5 mm wide. 4. Cut the bell peppers lengthwise into 7-8 mm pieces. 5. Remove the stalks from the shiitake mushrooms and slice thinly into 5-6 mm pieces. 6. Combine the seasonings. 7. Put vegetable oil in a frying pan, add the onions and carrots, and fry until warm. 8. After frying for about a minute, add the pork belly and fry it again, breaking it up while doing so. 9. When the pork belly is cooked, lightly season with salt and pepper to your liking. 10. Reduce the heat, put the udon noodles in the empty space and put the shiitake mushrooms and green peppers on top of the udon. 11. Pour the seasoning over the noodles, return to medium heat, cover and wait for 2 minutes. ※Break up the udon noodles during this process. 12. Remove the lid and stir-fry to release the water while mixing it all together. 13. When all the water is gone, place it in a bowl and sprinkle with bonito flakes and you're done! It's easy to make, so if you're looking to try a new recipe, give it a shot!

This video, titled "[Imanami Udon] [Niku Niku Udon] Fukuoka Prefecture, Kitakyushu City, Kokuraminami Ward, Kitagata Station" (【今浪うどん】[肉肉うどん]福岡県 北九州市 小倉南区 北方駅), was released by "うどんそばUdonsoba." This video introduces the udon shop "Imanami Udon" in Kokuraminami Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Founded in 1971, Imanami Udon is a popular shop that is visited not only by locals but also by customers from all over the country. The specialty is the Niku Niku Udon with meat on top. Just watching this video with have your mouth watering!

This video, titled "Japanese Food - $300 HIGH END SUSHI Teruzushi SUSHIBAE Japan" was produced by Travel Thirsty. Takayoshi Watanabe, the owner of Teruzushi, a sushi restaurant in Tobata, Kitakyushu, makes a variety of sushi. Takayoshi Watanabe's knife handling is nothing short of brilliant. The video is quite long, at nearly 40 minutes, but it's well worth the watch! The eel sushi that appears at 15:15 is absolutely amazing. The rest of the sushi is also tantalizing. If you don't get a chance to visit Japan often, watch this video to get your fill! Also, check out Takayoshi Watanabe's facial expressions...

This video, released by "National Gourmet Tours of Japan" (日本全国食い倒れグルメツアー), is titled "[Vlog｜Gourmet] Miura Udon in Fujikawaguchiko Town｜The Secret to Its Taste Is Its Strength｜Exquisite Yoshida Udon [Food Porn]" (【vlog｜グルメ】富士河口湖町のみうらうどん　コシの強さが美味さの秘訣　絶品吉田うどん【飯テロ】). This video shows Miura Udon in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture. It's so popular that people line up before the restaurant opens. Their noodles are characterized by their strength, and the overall price is reasonable. The most popular item on the menu is the udon noodles, but there's also tenkasu on the table that you can add as you please. Check out the video to see what the restaurant is like!

This video, titled "Miso Nikomi Udon - A Taste of Yamamotoya Honten's Long-Established Udon Noodles" (味噌煮込みうどん♪　～老舗の山本屋総本店の味を再現～), was released by "papadesuyo777." In this video, they recreate the flavors of Yamamotoya Honten, a long established restaurant that makes Miso Nikomi Udon, a Nagoya specialty. Yamamotoya Honten has been famous in Nagoya since the Taisho era (1912-1926) for its Miso Nikomi Udon noodles. In this video, in order to recreate the taste of Yamamotoya Honten, the noodles are made by hand from medium strength cake flour. Not only does it show how to reproduce the flavor of Yamamotoya Honten's noodles, but it also shows the cooking in detail. At the end of the video, you can see the details of the recipe. Check out the video to see how it is made!

This video, titled "[Tentative title] The 8th National Udon Summit in Kumagaya 2018" (【仮題】第8回 全国ご当地うどんサミット in 熊谷 2018), was released by "National Udon Summit in Kumagaya" (全国ご当地うどんサミット in 熊谷). This video shows the 8th National Udon Summit in Kumagaya, that took place in 2018. Thirty-two restaurants from Hokkaido to Kyushu participated in the event and 120,000 people visited the event over two days. Visitors were able to compare unique local udon dishes and vote for their favorite participating restaurant. 2018's grand prize went to "Kumagai Udon" from Saitama Prefecture. The video introduces 32 different types of "local udon" that vary in shape, color, and soup stock depending on the region. We hope you'll take a look at the excitement of the event!

"Ise Udon," a specialty of Ise, Mie Prefecture This video introduces the famous "Ise Udon" from Ise City, Mie Prefecture. Ise Udon is a specialty of Ise City, Mie Prefecture, where the noodles are thick and soft and covered with thick, black sauce. Ise Udon is said to be the least chewy udon in Japan, but it is fluffy and soft and has an addictive texture. From 0:00, you can see Ise Udon Yamaguchiya, and from 1:08 you can see Ise Udon from Komadori Shokudo. If you're planning a visit to Ise Jingu Shrine, be sure to stop by! ◆Komadori Shokudo Store Information◆ 【Address】Mie Pref. Iseshi Ichinoki 2-5-12 【Access】A 6-minute walk from Iseichi Station / A 12-minute walk from Miyamachi Station / A 13-minute walk from Uji Yamada Station 【Price Range】¥480+ 【Hours】9:30-18:00 (L.O.) 【Closures】Mondays, the 3rd Tuesday of every month 【Parking】Available 【Phone】0596-24-3792 【Tabelog】Komadori Shokudo (駒鳥食堂) https://tabelog.com/en/mie/A2403/A240301/24004675/ ◆Yamaguchiya Store Information◆ 【Address】1 Chome-1-18 Miyajiri, Ise, Mie 516-0072 【Access】211 meters from Iseshi Station 【Price Range】¥530+ 【Hours】10:00-18:45 (L.O.) 【Closures】Thursday (Excluding national holidays) 【Parking】Available 【Phone】0596-28-3856 【Official Homepage】Yamaguchiya http://www.iseudon.jp/shop/index.html 【Tabelog】Yamaguchiya (名代伊勢うどん 山口屋) https://tabelog.com/en/mie/A2403/A240301/24000930/

This video, titled "[Kyoto Gourmet] Nikunotakumi Miyoshi - Japan's Top Restaurant! a Michelin-Starred, Top-Quality Meat Experience in Gion Shijo, Kyoto! Niku Kappo Nikunotakumi Miyoshi ウニ王子チャンネル#57" (【京都グルメ】肉割烹の日本最高峰「にくの匠三芳」京都祇園四条でミシュラン１つ星の極上の肉体験！Niku Kappo Nikunotakumi miyoshi ウニ王子チャンネル#57). It was released by "Uni Prince Channel" ( ウニ王子チャンネル). This video introduces Nikunotakumi Miyoshi, a famous restaurant in Kyoto which was awarded a Michelin star in the Kyoto Guide. They use only the finest quality meat and best cuts, making it a place worthy of its stars. You can taste some of the most delicious meat dishes you can imagine here, so we recommend checking it out at least once! In this video, you'll see Nikunotakumi Miyoshi, one of Japan's best restaurants.

This video, titled "GION SASAKI SHIME NO GOHAN MAY," was released by "GION SASAKI." In this video, Hiroshi Sasaki, a chef at Gion Sasaki, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Kyoto, shows how he makes sushi. When you hear the words "Japanese food," sushi is probably up there on the list of things that come to mind. Hiroshi Sasaki's sushi is unique in that it is all beautifully made. The magnificent knife handling and making of sushi is well worth the watch. The video s only 4 minutes long, making it an easy one to watch even when you're busy. At the 3:38 mark, a series of sushi is served on a single plate and you can see the attention to detail of Hiroshi Sasaki from its arrangement.

Minazuki no Hassun - A Dish to Pray for Good Health, Prepared by the Three-Michelin Star Restaurant, Gion Sasaki This video shows Gion Sasaki preparing "minazuki no hassun," a dish to pray for good health. Gion Sasaki opened in 1997 in Ponto-cho, Gion, and after moving once in Gion, opened its current location in 2006 in Gion, where many old establishments are still standing. The restaurant has been awarded three stars in the Michelin Guide. The appetizer is served in the middle of a Kaiseki course, and is a dish that features several dishes made from seafood, vegetables, and other ingredients, allowing you to enjoy a little bit of everything. The name for the month of June on the lunisolar calendar is "Minazuki" (水無月) in Japanese. There is also a "wagashi" (Japanese confectionery) called "Mizunazuki" which is a sweet with azuki beans on top of uirou (sweet rice jelly), and in Kyoto, it is customary to eat this sweet in June, halfway through the year when the summer purification ceremonies are held, to pray for good health for the remaining half of the year. Gion Sasaki's "Minazuki no Hassun" includes a variety of dishes that pray for six months of good health, such as matcha uiro topped with azuki beans, sushi rolls made of vinegared rice that looks like mashed potatoes, roasted duck, Hachiman-maki, nasu dengaku, and tomatoes. Be sure to check out how it's made in the video! ◆Gion Sasaki Store Information◆ 【Address】1F, 566-27 Komatsucho Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto-fu 605-0811 【Access】A 10-minute walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station / A 12-minute walk from Shijo-Kawaramachi Station off the Hankyu Kyoto Line 【Price Range】¥30,000+ 【Hours】【Lunch】12:00- Simultaneous start【Dinner】18:30- 【Closures】Sundays・The 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month・Irregular 【Parking】None 【Phone】075-551-5000 【Official Homepage】Gion Sasaki http://gionsasaki.com/ 【Tabelog】Gion Sasaki (祇園 さゝ木) https://tabelog.com/en/kyoto/A2601/A260301/26001863/

Sushi Aoki, Ginza - Two stars in the Michelin Guide This video is a documentary on the famous sushi restaurant "Ginza Sushi Aoki" in Tokyo's Ginza district. Ginza Sushi Aoki is located in Ginza where many of the best sushi restaurants are located, and has been awarded 2 stars in the Michelin Guide. In the video, the chef prepares fish that he has carefully selected from Tsukiji Market and talks to us about the fish and ingredients as we watch from the counter. Also, from 2:18, you can see the tuna being processed, and from the big slice of tuna, you can see the bellows, marbled fatty tuna, medium fatty tuna, and lean meat. The marbled fatty tuna is sometimes mistaken for marbled beef because of its appearance. Ginza Sushi Aoki is also open for lunch, and you can enjoy the taste of a Michelin Guide restaurant at a reasonable price. Definitely give it a try if you have the chance! ◆Ginza Sushi Aoki Store Information◆ 【Address】Ginza Takahashi Bldg. 2nd fl., Ginza 6-7-4, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 【Access】A 2-minute walk from Exit B5 of Ginza Station off the subway line 【Price Range】¥20,000+ 【Hours】12:00-13:30 (L.O.) / 17:00-21:30 (L.O.) 【Closures】New Year's holiday season (12/31-1/1) 【Parking】None 【Phone】03-3289-1044 【Official Homepage】Ginza Sushi Aoki https://www.sushiaoki.jp/en/index.html 【Tabelog】Ginza Sushi Aoki Ginza Branch (銀座 鮨青木 銀座本店) https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1301/A130101/13000563/

This video is titled "Sukiyabashi Jiro｜Ono Jiro, the Sushi God" (すきやばし次郎　神様小野次郎). It was released by "mrlll." This video introduces Sukiyabashi Jiro, a famous sushi restaurant in Japan that has been awarded three stars by Michelin for eight consecutive years. Every piece of sushi made is sparkling and pleasing to the eye, and the taste is also indescribable, making Sukiyabashi Jiro famous as one of Japan's leading restaurants. It is famous for being the place where former American president, Barack Obama, visited, and it is a sushi restaurant we highly recommend checking out if you can. In this video, Jiro Ono, a chef at Sukiyabashi Jiro, talks about his sushi.