This video, released by "ramenwalker," is titled "Machiya [Tanpopo Ramen] Cooking Highlights! A Bowl of Delicious Chicken Flavor Made With an Original Method [Ramen Walker TV Episode #228]" (町屋『らーめん タンポポ』調理シーンから見どころ満載！オリジナル製法で作られる、鶏の旨味溢れる一杯【ラーメンWalkerTV #228】). This video introduces "Tanpopo Ramen," a hidden gem of a ramen shop that has no media exposure. Their popular menu item is "Tori Mamire," which is a combination of chicken skin soup, whole chicken soup, and chicken paste, which gives it a refreshing, clean taste. The menma (bamboo shoots) are also very distinctive, and the ramen shop offers a new taste that you won't find at any other shop. In this video, the chef talks about the menu at Tanpopo Ramen, so if you're interested, please check it out.

This video, titled "Higashi-Koganei [Kujira Shokudo Nonowa Higashi Koganei] Recommended for a Drink and Some Ramen! Abura Soba With Lots of Toppings to Choose From [Ramen Walker TV Episode #222]" (東小金井『くじら食堂 nonowa東小金井店』ラ飲みにもオススメ！ツマミにもなる具だくさん油そば【ラーメンWalkerTV #222】), was released by "ramenwalker." This video introduces Kujira Shokudo nonowa's Higashi Koganei branch, which is very famous among those looking for a snack after some drinks. The most distinctive feature of their ramen is their soft, hand-made noodles, which is one of the reasons why their Aburasoba (oil soba) is so popular. While the noodles are of course amazing, there's also a mountain of toppings to choose from, and it's become a renowned ramen shop where you can enjoy drinks as well. This video shows you what the ramen is like, so be sure to check it out!

This video, titled "【ASMR】牧草牛ヒレ肉を捌いてステーキの焼き方を紹介します Grass fed beef -Tender Loin-," was released by Nikuhack. Cattle raised only on grass are called "grass-fed." Grass-fed beef does not get marbled and has a redder color. The best grass-fed beef fillets are recommended to be grilled vigorously and eaten as steak. The video shows in detail how the butchers neatly cut and grill the grass-fed beef fillet. High-quality beef can be cooked on the surface and then lightly cooked with the remaining heat to bring the flavor. Beef cooked like this just melts in your mouth!

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!

Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo "18wari Soba (buckwheat) buckwheat noodle store of a master of buckwheat noodle making" Video Introduction This video shows the delicious, two-color "juhachiwari soba" made at "Juhachiwari Soba." Normally, when making soba, buckwheat flour and wheat flour that serves as a binder are added, but soba made only with buckwheat flour is called "Juwari Soba," and soba made with 80% buckwheat flour and 20% flour is called "Hachiwari Soba" (8割蕎麦, lit. "80% soba"). The owner of Juhachiwari Soba makes his Juhachiwari Soba (十八割蕎麦) with both Juwari soba and Hachiwari soba, creating beautiful two-colored noodles. You can see him mixing the two types of soba and cutting the noodles in the video as well. This shop is located near Yushima Tenjin Shrine (Yushima Tenmangu Shrine) in Tokyo, one of the most famous power spots in the city, and has been frequently featured on Japanese tv. Be sure to check out the delicious soba in the video! ◆Juhachiwari Soba Store Information◆ 【Address】2-33-6 Yushima, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 【Access】10 minutes from JR Okachimachi Station / A 3-minute walk from Yushima Station off the subway 【Fee】¥110+ 【Hours】[Mon～Fri] 11:30～15:00（Last order) 17:00～21:00 (Reservation required for parties of 4 and up) / [Sat/Sun/Holidays] 11:30～15:30 (Last order) / ※Open Late on New Years 【Closures】Irregular 【Parking】None 【Tripadvisor】Juhachiwari Soba https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066442-d7489543-Reviews-Juhachiwari_Soba-Bunkyo_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

This video, titled "[RARE RED SEA URCHIN] Sushi Making! Can only get about 10 in a day.," was released by "きまぐれクックKimagure Cook." Sushi and other types of seafood are popular in Japan, but at a typical sushi bar or Japanese restaurant, you'll find mostly seafood such as tuna, bonito, and salmon roe. In this video, you can see how the rare red sea urchin is prepared and eaten as sushi or cooked over a flame. The red sea urchin is so rare that you can dive for a day and find only about 10 of them. There are only a few Japanese restaurants that serve red sea urchin. If you have the opportunity to try it, we highly recommend 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!

The Wagyu Bukkaku Udon of Rakuraku! This video shows what dining at Raraku, an udon shop in Katano, Osaka, is like. Rakuraku has been ranked number one in Japan in the udon category by the Japanese food review site "Tabelog." People who love udon come from all over Japan to eat here, and even on weekdays, there are long lines of people. As you can see in the video, these udon noodles made with Wagyu beef are very popular. In addition, the boiling of the udon in a pressure cooker gives them a unique texture and elasticity. It's a very popular udon shop, so you should definitely check it out. 【Tabelog】Rakuraku https://tabelog.com/en/osaka/A2707/A270704/27011240/

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!

Japan's Delicious Baby Castella This video shows the artisans at Aoi Renga, which is said to be the best baby castella maker in Japan, making baby castella. Aoi Renga has a branch in Shimokitazawa, Setagaya City, and has been covered by various media outlets. The "Aoi Renga" baby castella, which are also delicious when eaten chilled, were certified by the Setagaya Ward as a "Setagaya Souvenir." In the video, you can see the Fresh Cream Fondue made with fresh cream from Hokkaido, the Fresh Chocolate Fondue made with bitter chocolate and fresh cream from Hokkaido, and baby castella being dipped in them. Be sure to check out the video to see the quick skills of the best castella chefs in Japan! ◆Baby Castella Specialty Store "Aoi Renga" Store Information◆ 【Address】2-25-4 Kitazawa, Setagaya City, Tokyo 【Access】44 meters from Shimokitazawa Station 【Castella Pricing】¥500+ 【Hours】11:00-20:00 【Closures】Tuesdays 【Parking】None 【Phone】03-5453-8711 【Official Website】Baby Castella Specialty Shop「Aoi Renga」 https://www.aoirenga.com/index.html 【Tripadvisor】Aoi Renga https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066455-d13294823-Reviews-Aoi_Renga-Setagaya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

It Just Gets Bigger and Bigger as It Cooks! "Basho Senbei," a Specialty of Osaka! This video shows a demonstration of baking basho senbei at a festival stall. Basho means "banana" and basho senbei (rice crackers) are named after the shape of a banana leaf. It's pretty uncommon to find even in Japan, but it's an Osaka specialty, and you can buy it online as well. In the video, you can see the rice cakes that start out the size of the palm of your hand getting bigger and bigger as they're cooked. Be sure to check it out!

Fujiya Honten's Himokawa Udon This video shows the famous Gunma specialty, "Himokawa Udon" at Fujiya Honten in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture. As you can see in the video, the noodles are wide, chewy, smooth, and firm. Fujiya Honten, introduced in the video, is one of the oldest shops in Gunma, and has been in business since 1887. The udon noodles at Fujiya Honten are about 5 cm wide, but there are shops that make them more than 10 cm, and nowadays people outside the prefecture know about the noodles and love the wide, flat style that's similar to kishimen. Be sure to give it a try! ◆Fujiya Honten Store Information◆ 【Address】1-6-35, Honmachi, Kiryu-shi, Gunma 【Access】A 20-minute walk from JR Kiryu Station / A 20-minute walk from Nishikiryu Station 【Price Range】¥500+ 【Hours】11:30-14:30 (L.O.) / 【Fri・Sat・Sun】17:30-20:30 (L.O.) 【Closures】Mondays・The 4th Tuesday of every month (If Monday is a holiday, the store is only open until noon and the following Tuesday is closed） 【Parking】Available 【Phone】0277-44-3791 【Official Homepage】Fujiya Honten https://fujiya-honten.net/ 【Tabelog】Fujiya Honten (藤屋本店) https://tabelog.com/en/gunma/A1002/A100201/10001147/

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 Long-Established Candy Store Has Been Located in "Candy Alley" in Kawagoe, Saitama, for 100 Years. How to Make the "Kumiame Sakura Stick" by Tamariki Seika This video shows the making of candy at "Tamariki Seika" in Kawagoe, Saitama. Tamariki Seika has been making handmade candies for over 100 years. The shop is located in "Candy Alley" (Kashiya Yokocho) a popular tourist spot in Saitama Prefecture, and offers a wide variety of kumiame candy. Kumiame is a type of rolled candy that when cut shows a picture or face, such as Kintaro Ame. In the video, they make "Flower Kumiame Sakura." The candy which was as big as a log, was stretched and stretched, and at the end, a cherry blossom pattern can be seen in the cut section. Be sure to check out the video to see the 100 year old techniques in action! ◆Tamariki Seika Store Information◆ 【Address】350-0062 Saitama, Kawagoe, Motomachi, 2 Chome−７−7 【Access】A 15-minute walk from Hon-Kawagoe Station 【Avg. Price】¥200+ 【Hours】10:00-17:00 【Closures】Mondays 【Phone】049-222-1386 【Tabelog】Tamariki Seika https://tabelog.com/en/saitama/A1103/A110303/11005857/

Shelling Oysters Like Crazy! Fresh Oyster and Sea Urchin! This is a video of a chef at a fish market in Osaka's Kuromon Market, shelling oysters and opening sea urchin and also shows taste testing them. Kuromon Market is known as "Osaka's Kitchen" because of the variety of foodstuffs available there, including seafood, fruit, and processed foods. The 580-meter-long market is made up of 150 shops that offer a wide variety of carefully selected ingredients from all over the country. In the video, you can see a chef shelling oysters one after another, as well as opening sea urchins. His hands are so dexterous that you can't help but notice his skills, so be sure to check out the video to see how he does it. 【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 "Soba Station Tour: Kitsune Udon (Takamatsu Station's Renrakusen Udon)" (【駅そば巡り】きつねうどん（高松駅の連絡船うどん）), was released by "Travel and Trains: Katsuhiko Hotta" (旅と鉄道・堀田勝彦). This video introduces the stand-up udon shop Renrakusen Udon at Takamatsu Station in Kagawa Prefecture. Kagawa Prefecture is famous for its udon noodles, and Renrakusen Udon (連絡船うどん) is a popular and famous restaurant at Takamatsu Station. In the video, you can see how the udon is eaten with a large piece of fried tofu.

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/

Nodaya This video shows the Nodaya style unagi (eel) skewers of Nodaya . Nodaya is a famous restaurant with a long history, established in 1953. Its parent organization, "Nodaya Higashi-Seiki," was established in 1868 (the first year of the Meiji Period). Nodaya has handed down traditional techniques for cooking eel and river fish since the Edo period, and has trained many chefs as the best eel and fish specialty restaurant in Japan's Kanto region. From 1:29, there's an explanation of Nodaya's unagi skewers, and from 4:57, they show the actual skewering process There are various types of skewering methods for the same eel, depending on the size of the eel and the dish, and you'll find that they are made with masterful techniques. Be sure to check out the historic skills of this master eel chef!