Behind the Counter a local Japanese Yoshoku Restaurant
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This is behind the counter and deep into the kitchen of Paichi, a 90-year old Yoshoku Restaurant, meaning it's a Japanese influenced western cuisine restaurant. Hidden in a back alley, just a few steps from Asakusa's Kaminarimon main street. It’s made a name for it’s self for it’s rich and uniquely Japanese born beef stew served in a hot iron pot. The shop started out as a bar by the current 3rd generation owner's grandfather but later he converted to a Yoshoku restaurant in 1936 well before it became popular in Japan many years later, as a high-end cuisine for the upper-class and fueled by Japan’s economic boom, happening entertainment districts like Asakusa were flooded with these restaurants trying to cash in as dining here became a status symbol. Yoshoku, with roots in Japan going as far back as the Meiji period, evolved over time to suite the Japanese pallet and culture, taking western dishes, altering the tastes and arranging it with rice.
Asakusa Paichi Restaurant
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Paolo you forgot the "at" in your title.
It was a great video nonetheless! :)
i love theese videos, it is amazing on how theese shops just works in this amazing way. the people truly care in a way the west does not.
Thanks for your work creating content Paolo. You show the Japanese culture in a great manner. Maybe a day in the life of a beef farmer or fisherman next?
can you make eng sub? i love to eat while watching your video T_T but my crunch is too loud T_T
Need day in life of your profession
I respect grandma, she’s a real one.
Fr most of the old age in my country leave everything and do nothing, but she's the real one helping with the lagacy.
Thank you Paolo! We woke up this morning wanting to take a walk, but weren't sure where. Then we watched your video and decided to go to Asakusa and grab dinner there. This is such a great place. The food is so amazing and we talked with Sasagawa-san for a bit because there was a lull in the business. The beef stew was so delicious. And the potato salad. And we topped it off with the minced katsu. Soooo oishii. We told him we came because of you video, but he said he hadn't seen it yet because he is so busy (hardest working man in the yoshoku business). This restaurant is amazingly clean, especially for how long it's been open. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Hey! Are they cash only? Thanks!
It'd be great to get another video with the owner, he had such an amazing vibe!
Also my heart goes out to his mother, 91 years and being heavily affected by covid like this :(
she is his aunt ... as I understand
No, its his mother.@@MEME-nm8mh
@@MEME-nm8mhBoth appear in the video. His mother at 14:59 when you can see she is carrying something to help her breath.
hard working 👍
Out of all of these, I liked this gentleman the best. He has an interesting history and a great sense of humor.
I don't know why I got a bit teary eyed watching this... they work so hard even the grandma 91 years old. I was stressed just watching him work.. no wonder his legs hurt. there was this lady at the japanese restaurant here in the states who worked 7 days a week, I never saw her rest. she got a heart attack & passed recently. :( after she passed, the husband moved back to Japan.I hope this family can get some r&r even amidst the busy schedule (although it's probably hard to ever close down food businesses, sigh).
Yeah, same for me. I often get exhausted just watching these videos 🤣 And 91 with Covid damage still working? Well, that is probably why she survived that. Never underestimate the strength of a small, bend-over asien grandma!
In the video he said it himself that he often goes to concerts and hangs out with his friends, and he's at the age where its more prone to get muscle or joint pain. ☺☺
I find in Japanese culture the elders prefer to work it help stay active and makes them feel useful, even in my Hispanic culture my elder work even though they are retired they say it keeps there mind from “going crazy “
Omg he's so open about his past 😭 he is so introspective on his feelings and past trauma. Definitely shows this through his actions towards his children since he didn't have the same relationship with his father. I love how he is just so upbeat and has such an open mind to new things, like his new ear piercing haha! ❤️
I’d love to stop in here. And he is definitely a great dad. I like that he wants to have a good relationship with his kids so he doesn’t force them into the family business. It’s sad if the shop would end with him though, so I hope he can find an apprentice!
Dear Paolo,
Please tell the owner to change his shoes if his leg pain persists. It also happened to me bec I tried a new brand of European made kitchen clogs & it was ill fitting. I hate those type of “free time” crocs, an ex-colleague of mine slipped, fell then banged her head on a stainless table leg & I had to summon an ambulance in a middle of a crazy service time. She was wearing the same type of crocs as the owner in this video. There are crocs called bistro for chefs or change to Birkenstock. In my professional career as a chef for 2 decades Birkenstocks never failed.
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I appreciate how honest he is when talking about his Dad, "I hated him".
Im over here in the Netherlands and I can’t sleep because I recently lost my mum.. and I have noticed that your content brings me a sense of calmness when I feel like im heading towards an anxiety attack. I just felt panicky and noticed you uploaded a new video. I normally don’t comment but just wanted to say thank you Paolo. Your content brings me (and im sure so many others) joy. Thanks for your time and effort you put into making these! X
Sorry to hear that mate. Coincidence for me too, I lost my dad last September and also binged Paolo's videos during that time, they really helped take my mind off things during rough times. I hope you're doing okay, cheers.
My deepest condolences from Spain.
Paolo has a genuine positive vibe and translates to his work… that’s why people enjoy watching him.
So sorry for your loss. I hope you feel better soon.
CZcams can really be such a positive place. Thanks for sharing.
Best to your family.
Paulo I have watched all your behind the counter videos but this one really touched me. Just the way the family interacts with one another, from the 91 year old grandmother still working with an oxygen tank, and making a comment about her grandson going to see his girlfriend instead of working in the shop, to the way the owner talks about making time to still have dinner with his kids, I really feel like you captured the essence of what it means to be a family. It was really honest and heartwarming
I couldn't imagine the journey the 91 years old Grandma has went through. Her perseverance even with her condition makes her really admirable. I can't imagine my self staying in the same place for such a long time.
I actually ate here when I was in Japan last year, They are super friendly and the food was great. I knew this place was familiar :D
“Nothing is difficult” when asked what is the most difficult task. Truly inspiring - even in pain he’s doing just about everything. The aunt and mother are amazing as well.
Mad respect for everyone doing this kind of grind; don't matter what continent it is.
I like how the owner not only works hard, but makes sure to make time for his family as well!
It’s hard knowing that this shop will likely end with this man. The aunt seemed disappointed by the son not wanting to carry on the family tradition
That's fine, everyone has their own path. You can tell the father doesn't want his son to end up like him giving up his dream /passion. Hopefully the aunt doesn't try to guilt trip the son because that's how family businesses in Japan are like.
@@codypncdream and passion lol
But it's totally understandable ya know.
@codypnc
That's how Indian parents are too. Because if they don't get their way they'll guilt trip you with their health
The impression I got is that the father was "forced" into this line of work by pretty hard life circumstances. He made the best of it, but it doesn't mean this would have been his first choice. It's nice that he wants more for his son, but being 21 and working part time/not knowing what to do? That's a bad sign... 😢
I like to see Paolo talk about the recording/editing sessions.
Like, recording durations, editing process, entering people's home while they're still asleep and have a camera point at them when they wake up.
I think they fake the wake ups
To be fair the waking up scene is most likely staged.
I think he mentioned before that the home section of a day in the life series was either they film themselves or the whole sequence was done later in the day and they pretend it was in the morning.
@@RandomUserX99 no bro , he just spawns in their house.
That 91 years-old lady still working even after her lungs were ruined by Covid... I have no words to describe how much respect I have for her. Any time I see in your videos an elderly person still at work (which seems to be relatively common in Japan) I am in awe, but also in shock at the same time. I usually picture a grandma or a grandpa chilling at home after their years and decades of work, taking it day by day and just relaxing.
Is there any standard, 'official' retirement age and system in Japan? Like the "usual" 65 years-old or so here in America where you just stop to work and get a monthly elderly pension? (On a side note, I'm not saying everyone should stop working at 65; even here it's perfectly legal to keep working even if you do receive the pension from 65 and beyond... but I'm just wondering how it works in Japan and if there's even that sort of system to start with).
I had the same thoughts too, is there any supporting system for old retired workers? It seems like they don't really have a choice? Or maybe I misunderstood
@@mariabeatrizlopezperalta5681 They seem to enjoy it despite it being a lot of work. It keeps them active physically and mentally and gives them a sense of purpose. If you want to live long, you don't sit at home all day being "retired". That's how you start rotting
>>Is there any standard, 'official' retirement age and system in Japan?
Of course, Japan has a retirement age of 65 and also has a pension system. The amount of pension payments is determined by the amount and period of payments made to the Pension Corporation, so those with a small amount need to continue working even after retirement. However, it seems that most elderly people continue to work because they find purpose in working.
I'm Japanese, and I'm certainly looking forward to the days after retirement when I don't have to work, but I'm worried that my days will be boring. If I think that way, I may feel like I want to continue working after retirement.
A lot of the elderly just want something to do. A lot are very active, I see a lot working as the bicycle police or volunteering as crossing guards. Most of businesses owned by families their elderly work because they want to still contribute toward the family instead of just sitting around.
OMG crazy that she got married at 13, my great grandmother was 14 and I have a cousin who's stepfathers mom got married at 12 but that was back in the day in Mississippi in the 1930's.
Im so proud of this father who refused to continue the cycle that he experienced from his own father. His kids are blessed
15:50 Crazy how much time goes into preparation! 16 minutes in and the restaurant is just opening. Hats off to Sasagawa San for his dedication to his craft.
Love these behind the counter videos Paolo, always a pleasure to watch!!
He’s the kind of guy I want to support. His food, story, and dedication made me add his restaurants to “must visit” when I visit Japan this year
the level of hard work they do is just inspiring.seeing grandmas at that age working so hard reminds me that being young and healthy i have no excuse for being lazy.
I love that he broke the cycle of trauma with his own kids
Behind the Counter is such a amazing series! Watching regular, hard working people keep in their business going and working hard for generations. Thank you Mister Paolo for this content!
This man is amazing and i wish we could all hug him. Such an awesome dad supporting his kids and not passing down the trauma his father gave him.
Dude, I have never loved a restaurant simply because of the chef’s personality. This guy is just so f’ing chill; I 100% will visit this place the next time I’m in Japan.
you can definitely tell he has some unresolved trauma with his relationship with his dad…hoping he finds his peace and happiness one day… 🙏🏽👍🏽
Just life! He's doing just fine and appears quite happy 1 in 5 people have a parent who's not cookie cutter
What? lmfao what a ridiculous statement
what the hell are you talking about? Looks like you are the one whose having issues with your life. I hope you sort things out.
you guys shouldnt make assumptions blatantly about someine you don't know its weird and intrusive
You sound like a over thinking Gen Z. This is typical in Asian family to have distance between son and Dad, unlike today where they tell their Dad that their son has a new boyfriend or went to BLM protest and looted store in honor of George Floyd and such nonsense.
Immediately answering "nothing is difficult" without second thoughts. That's passion. That's doing what you love.
I am from Argentina, my mother makes Hamburgers in a similar way to this. She would add parsley, garlic, flour and panko (sometimes onions). That is why when I tried Hambagu for the first time, I fell in love. Many things in Japan remind me of Argentina like their croissants, Katsu, Hambagu, coffee culture, flan, etc.
What's amazing is that he single-handedly cooks almost all of the food. He definitely needs another chef who can take over if he gets sick. And he deserves praise for the cleanliness of the place, in high contrast to the historic seafood place you visited that had more staff and needed a deep cleaning. I was surprised he still watched his TV show while prepping on a day when he knew he was being filmed. Made it that much more realistic.
Just wanna say, even if you record yet another Tepanyakki, Tonkotsu, Ramen, Bento Shop or similar restaurants over and over again, i will still love this series no matter what❤
Such a humble family. I do wish and hope this restaurant gets the help the deserve and the stays open for the next generation too
I love this guy. I adore this guy!. He is in the kitchen cooking like I cook. I would go to Japan and I would make mayonnaise for him everyday. I make my mayonnaise at home exactly like that. I'm not a big machine person in the kitchen. I do it the old-fashioned way, just like my grandmother taught me, cuz every single time when I would bring some new gadget home, she would ask me...what if it breaks, what if your electricity goes out. I have a gas stove and I have a Coleman lantern. I promise you I will always be able to cook ... Especially rice. In a pot. On a stove. 😂 ...this guy is a legend! ❤❤
And his aunt oh my goodness! 91 and still going strong. Absolutely amazing!
Please go and help him ❤He needs someone to success his restraint.
I hope you move there and help them, if you can volunteer they will appreciate it.
As a Dutch man i would bring him good lard and ROCK together with this awesome dude.
Having been to Amsterdam a few times and done tours where I learned about how entrepreneurial the Dutch are, trading and colonizing globally, I laughed when they said the lard is from Holland. Of course it is! Lol.
To e honest i have never eaten lard as long as i live here in Amsterdam.. It's not even available in the supermarket here.. lol@@EP-qi8ed
Appreciate how clean he keeps his kitchen
no way, this shop is RIGHT beside the hotel where i will stay in my trip in march!!! what an insane coincidence XD now i MUST go and eat there!! thanks for showing it to us
What a nice and friendly person the owner is! Very down to earth (“Nothing is difficult”) and honest ("I hated my dad", "Its for the young people"). And the shop has such a cozy vibe. The food looks very delicious, too. If I ever get the chance to visit the shop I will! Just the best for him and his family. Greetings from germany! 🙂
I’ve had this place.
He’s very nice and makes some of the BEST diced steak in Japan.
It's always a good day when Paolo uploads
Wow, so much work in the kitchen using very traditional techniques you usually see in high-end restaurants yet the dishes are so reasonably priced! I can almost taste it through the screen!
Such a tough life he had when he was younger. All the more respect for him :) Hope he & his family are genuinely happy now with each other!
Married at 13 and working at 91….whew. What a life.
I admire his honesty regarding his feelings about his father, and his resolve to overcome his hardships. I wish him the greatest success and at the end of the day, may he feel fulfilled 😊
It's Friday and the end of a work week. A new video is a great way to start the weekend.
Such hard working folks. Shame the children don’t step up and take a role, but it took the chef till he was in his 30’s before he was ready. Blessing and Good Fortune to this family.
I can't believe that I already found a Japanese-chef that is almost exactly as the ones I watched in animes. ✨⭐ Thank you for featuring him,Paolo! 💗
It's always impressive that those shops got the most amazing people with so much story and character. And the food always looks amazing.
I'm also kinda jealous of japanese culture. Like...this always gives those "ofc you have to work, what else do you wanna do" and then ppl here are all like "work from 9 to 5? No way, this is too haaaaard, how am I supposed to have a life besides work then?"
My 👍are not just for Paolo, but also for all the hard working people 🙏🏼
My respect for such dedicated restaurants and its owners skyrocket every time I see one of your videos. They are cool, energetic, optimistic and wholesome.
I value these kind of restaurant foods a lot more now.
No way I would ever spend that much time cooking my own
Ever since the 90’s (young teenager) I’ve wanted to visit Japan because of my love to video games , especially JRPG’s, but as I get older and have been watching all your videos since almost the beginning of your channel, I’ve wanted to visit Japan for its lifestyle, culture and definitely the food variety!!!
You’ve really captured the essence of the Japanese people and have found myself oddly attracted to everything you show in your videos.
Maybe someone will come along and carry on their family traditions. What hard working people! Amazing!
Man this chef is an absolute legend, a lot of respect for all he does
The amount of things this man knows how to do/prepare/cook and does it in such a short time is impressive! Amazing!
Man this dude works hard, doing it all by himself
Blessings to the sweetest Grandma. It really touched me that she still helps out at 91years old & using an oxygen tank. I would love to visit, the food looks amazing!
This was amazing. Feels like you're visiting a home and they cook for you. I'm am amazed that the elderly ladies are working hard, where us Australiancs complain and stop working so much earlier. Thank you for the video!
I admire this hard working man and I’m sure his food is out of this world. I also admire his 91 year old mother who is still working. ♥️🇨🇦♥️
Old man has some wicked style
Such a cool guy!
Omg Paolo! I'm going to Asakusa next month and had this placed on my Saved list! I'm so glad you made a video about it--I really want to try to get in there now!
I really appreciate that the father isn't forcing his children into the family business. That must be a tough decision considering the legacy of the restaurant.
Love how authentic these videos are. There are those with families that are solid but those also with… experiences. I am glad we hear their stories. This never gets tiring. ❤❤❤
This man's dedication is totally insane! So much respect for him doing the labor of many and taking no short cuts all at the same time. Even more respect because he knows all of his hard work may someday come to an end because he value's his children's happiness over his own ego and legacy. Would absolutely eat at that establishment if I could.
Straight out of manga character! If I ever make it back to Japan, I have so many places that I need to visit, based on Paolo's videos.
Thank you, always premium contents.
I never comment but this is one of the best videos yet. I loved the whole family working together.
except the grandson
great episode! Enjoyed watching
Perfect timing for the weekend
I am a chef by career choice, watching these videos where Paolo san interviews local chefs really is quite inspiring.
I honestly hope to work in Japan as a chef.
thank you for making this videos man, I really like them
Thank you so much for doing these videos 🙂
These are the BEST videos you present !
THank you a ton for these insights! Great slices of life across the sea
This has been one of my favorites so far. Keep up the great work.
great video once again!
We all love these restaurant behind-the-scenes vids and always great to hear the owner's stories
New episode im sooo happy
Incredible video, thank you
it's always interesting to watch this series
This video touched my heart thank you paolo
I love the people you meet in this series and it’s a skill to have them be so open about their lives. Always impressed by Japanese people’s industry and stoicism. There are few here in Britain with anywhere near the work ethic.
Another good video. Loved hearing their stories. The food looks so good.
all food looks fantastic !
love these videos
This one was just so fun to watch, such great people and character at this restaurant!
Inspirational stuff. Brilliant video
This guy's dedication is awesome.
I'm Going there for sure , Thanks Paolo.
Hey Paolo,
Thanks for making this food video! I love when you do these types of videos showcasing the cuisine of Japan and telling the story of the people and the history of the food and restaurant!
Good job and keep on making great videos like this!
Cheers from Canada! 🇨🇦 🍻
Amazing content per usual.
I’ve just noticed that Japanese chefs don’t rely much on food processor - so hard working. I know Japanese always strive for perfection.
I LOVE this series so much, it highlights such wonderful small businesses and the people running them are always awesome people
The man is a master of a craft that does no harm and brings people happiness. You could do a lot worse than that
Hey Paolo, I just wanted to let you know that I'm really looking forward to all your videos in this series. They're really humbling and truly bright up my day when my daemons are getting to me once again. Thank you!
yet another heartwarming video! You're the best, Paolo-san!
I love and look forward to these episodes. Keep up the amazing work!
I love this type of content.
This one was awesome thanks🎉
Its good to see people that are such experts at their craft