@@godnessy I’m not positive, but I believe he’s born in the Philippines but spent time in the states. That doesn’t make him a citizen and I doubt he has to pay American taxes.
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I love Ikinari Steak house. They used to have a few open in Manhattan but sadly they all closed. I guess I have to go to Japan to try their delicious steaks once again. Thanks for the great video.
I've had that Ikinari Steak in Tokyo Yaesu underground mall back in 2019. Only discovered it in a game. I ordered the steak with side of veggies and rice as well. It was Friday night and that restaurant in Tokyo was jampacked. That time I thought I could order the steak right away as the chef already knew what I wanted but I asked for an extra sides plus the main meal, he got confused, luckily there were english-speaking employees who just got off from their office and offered their assistance as translators and eventually, they were able to relay my additional order to the chef and in just few mins, I got my order. Those gentlemen are really friendly and helpful, it made our rainy friday night memorable.
Paolo, why are you torturing me????!🤣 Even my 8yo son cannot forget his Ikinari steak experience the last time we were in Tokyo. Affordable but high quality steak. We love it!💜
love ikinari they opened up a really successsful restaurant in new york, then got overambitious and expanded to 11 different ones in the city and and one by one they all closed and now theres just no ikinari at all in new york (permanently closed for pandemic and never reopened), i miss them
I didn't realize they'd been successful. I saw them all opening up and it just looked like expensive food at uncomfortable tables, so I never tried it. I wasn't surprised when they all shut down.
Ikinari is a 6 out of 10 by American ideals. This style of steak house would not work in NYC. Not in most of the country, actually. It just doesn't match with American tastes. It's good, though. Just not a good match for the US
@@ChristopherCricketWallace i agree, most people weren't kind to the standing tables when they first opened plus steak isn't something people see as a casual thing to eat in america but rather something you go to a steakhouse and get table service at, though i will still miss the stuff he features in this video regardless
@@ChristopherCricketWallace I also definitely do agree, it is definitely a good concept although it wouldn't and probably didn't exactly work well in the US because of the perception that steak is something that is not meant to be eaten casually. Hopefully they might reopen in the US with a more suitable strategy while making good quality steak still affordable and quick!
@@ChristopherCricketWallace you're right. It's unfortunate because steak at a restaurant is a little overrated. I've been to decent steakhouses here in the US and I haven't tasted anything I can't make at home.
Man I love how you actually show lives of people it's so refreshing and it has me looking up these companies and seeing if they're great or not which is great to know for others incase they're looking for a good company!
Every time I watch your food videos, I hate I did not try more foods when I went to Japan 4 years ago. I really need to visit again. It all looks so good, and you capture it and present it so deliciously.
Because if other people had an ounce of brain they'd actually make nice restaurants like this. There's a reason we're watching this rather than going to (your country's) restaurants lol
I miss Japan so much. Thanks for your excellent channel Paolo. You work your tail off and always have-- and you've introduced me to some EXCELLENT things to see, do and eat in Japan. What great value this channel is. :)
Ikinari Steak did make me think "ikinari!?" It sounds like a great indulgence at a fairly affordable price. The restaurant really reminds me of a place 15 minutes away from my house that specializes in serving steak at an affordable price. It may not look great from the restaurant interior, but it's a lot of food for the price.
My last Ikinari was in Oct 2019 before the pandemic. We went to one of their Shinjuku branches and surprisingly the chef was a foreigner (from Europe not sure if he was French). We ordered in english which makes communication easy. Since tourism is still suspended, Ikinari steak sauces are available in some import stores online.
The video looks so tasty. ^.^ Where I live here in London, ON, Canada my husband goes to something like that during lunch at times. Its a local butcher shop / restaurant kind of place. He can pick what he wants and they cook it how he wants it, then he can sit down and eat it.
I actually stumbled across this the first time I was in Tokyo. My younger brother was getting hangry and he loves meat so we walked in to feed the beast. It was super delicious at a really good price. Sigh now I want to eat it again
Apparently, the concept did not translate well into the U.S. dining culture. In 2018, Ikinari Steak (the restaurant brand featured in the video) had 11 locations in the U.S. In 2019, the company closed 9 of those locations, citing over expansion. The remaining 2 locations continued to operate at a loss until July 2020, when they also closed.
This is like a leveled up version of Pepper Lunch, and I went there so much for lunch the staff knew me lol I would 100% be a regular here, and now its on my list
Paolo, there's an error at 4:11 with the weights of the tenderloin. You marked the last steak at 2800g instead of 280g I'm assuming. Can't imagine their offering 6.17lbs of meat for that price! 😆
I always look forward to these videos! I'm grateful for you and your family for being so wholesome and for making such quality and informative content! 😁
I always thought the shop in Yakuza/Ryu ga Gotoku was made up. My mind is blown! I was so happy when I saw C.C Lemon as a drink in the game as well, I love that drink 😆
I love you Paolo you are an absolute legend. But i had to pause when you said let me put this meat in my mouth. Look at my boy livin like a doctor. Keep up the videos brotha much love!
The ‘elephant (cow?) in the room’ here is that they can only make the prices this reasonable because it’s not Japanese beef. Not that I’m complaining or anything. 😆
@@notrowlet well, I know what you mean. But Japanese cows get pretty amazing treatment while they’re alive, and the resulting meat has the fat evenly dispersed so it’s juicier than meat from most other countries. (That said, most Japanese people are perfectly happy to eat Australian beef or whatever, since it’s cheaper.)
I used to eat all-you-can-eat yakiniku beef in Japan every weekend, for 5 years straight. Cheap AF and it's usually Australian beef. After a few beers it's still a darn good night. You can always make friends with some kids dad who raises beef. I recommend everybody crash that dude's BBQ at least once! ;)
This is a brilliant business model. There are days I would just love a great steak, but have no desire to get fixed up and drag myself to some overpriced pretentious restaurant.
It's also super messy. You need super high heat to cook a steak, so you'll definitely smoke up your kitchen, not to mention all the grease that'll be flying everywhere. Sometimes it's nice to go somewhere and have someone cook it for you in a kitchen that can handle the mess, even if you have to pay a bit extra.
@@philipdru4782 you realize people pay for dry aged steak at steakhouses. It’s not something easily replicated with a supermarket steak after a long work day. It’s literally the reason all restaurants exist, convenience.
@@philipdru4782 also, others don't have the time to learn how to cook a good steak. You can spend time fucking up a few steaks to save money in the long run, or just find a dude who's job is to cook perfect steak everyday. I only crave steak once every 2-3 months, so going out for steak seems more practical to me.
Paolo your videos are my favourite things to watch while I am eating ! 😊 It is always a pleasure to see your love for food, thank you for sharing it with us ! 😊😋
Paulo: " I fancy a steak, how can i write this off as a business expense " 🤣
Lol considering he’s a Filipino in Japan, I’m not sure if his tax season is the same as it is in the west.
@@uzzieb9984 His American?
@@godnessy I’m not positive, but I believe he’s born in the Philippines but spent time in the states. That doesn’t make him a citizen and I doubt he has to pay American taxes.
@@uzzieb9984 I'm pretty positive he doesn't since he doesn't live in the U.S. he lives in Japan he said he hasn't lived in the states for years
Hahahahhaaa
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Can you do the life of a 3-D Japanese animator please please please I would love to see it
Will you revisit tokyo tower after one piece left it?
@@Ace-cr9qt asking people to make a video about "a day of a life in Japan" is not that easy tbh.
@@andyxnebula3897 I know but I really love seeing there lives
I love Ikinari Steak house. They used to have a few open in Manhattan but sadly they all closed. I guess I have to go to Japan to try their delicious steaks once again. Thanks for the great video.
Miss them too
Steak and garlic rice 👌 my husband laughs at me when I say that it’s the best combination 😄
Rice is pure carbo so adding it to western dishes will definitely kill them. 😅
Your husband has a very narrow mind then.
@@darksnow1111 hey that’s kinda harsh lol let’s just say we have different tastes 🙂
I think you need a new husband and I would like to be considered.
As a Filipino, I find it difficult to eat red meat without rice.
I've had that Ikinari Steak in Tokyo Yaesu underground mall back in 2019. Only discovered it in a game. I ordered the steak with side of veggies and rice as well. It was Friday night and that restaurant in Tokyo was jampacked.
That time I thought I could order the steak right away as the chef already knew what I wanted but I asked for an extra sides plus the main meal, he got confused, luckily there were english-speaking employees who just got off from their office and offered their assistance as translators and eventually, they were able to relay my additional order to the chef and in just few mins, I got my order.
Those gentlemen are really friendly and helpful, it made our rainy friday night memorable.
"i discovered it in a game" yakuza or judgement ?
@@EmirDessu judgment had a whole side quest dedicated to this place
how was the steak?
my fellow yakuza gamer
Can we all appreciate the fact that this guy Paolo never disappointed us with his content 🤗 🥰 🤚
Paolo, why are you torturing me????!🤣 Even my 8yo son cannot forget his Ikinari steak experience the last time we were in Tokyo. Affordable but high quality steak. We love it!💜
“Juiced up like fighters in the Pride days.” Lol. That’s awesome!
love ikinari
they opened up a really successsful restaurant in new york, then got overambitious and expanded to 11 different ones in the city and and one by one they all closed and now theres just no ikinari at all in new york (permanently closed for pandemic and never reopened), i miss them
I didn't realize they'd been successful. I saw them all opening up and it just looked like expensive food at uncomfortable tables, so I never tried it. I wasn't surprised when they all shut down.
Ikinari is a 6 out of 10 by American ideals. This style of steak house would not work in NYC. Not in most of the country, actually. It just doesn't match with American tastes. It's good, though. Just not a good match for the US
@@ChristopherCricketWallace i agree, most people weren't kind to the standing tables when they first opened plus steak isn't something people see as a casual thing to eat in america but rather something you go to a steakhouse and get table service at, though i will still miss the stuff he features in this video regardless
@@ChristopherCricketWallace I also definitely do agree, it is definitely a good concept although it wouldn't and probably didn't exactly work well in the US because of the perception that steak is something that is not meant to be eaten casually. Hopefully they might reopen in the US with a more suitable strategy while making good quality steak still affordable and quick!
@@ChristopherCricketWallace you're right. It's unfortunate because steak at a restaurant is a little overrated. I've been to decent steakhouses here in the US and I haven't tasted anything I can't make at home.
Man I love how you actually show lives of people it's so refreshing and it has me looking up these companies and seeing if they're great or not which is great to know for others incase they're looking for a good company!
3:05 "it is juiced up like fighters back in the Pride days" Love that reference
Got an audible chuckle out of me, was not expecting that 😂😂
"Juiced like fighters back in the Pride days"
I appreciated that reference.
LOL, man I chuckling and simultaneously somewhat offended.
Came here for this
The comment I was looking for. Here’s a like 👍🏾
Had to scroll down for this!!! lol
I miss Pride FC !!!
Same, not the first place id expect to hear it haha
Every time I watch your food videos, I hate I did not try more foods when I went to Japan 4 years ago. I really need to visit again. It all looks so good, and you capture it and present it so deliciously.
So when you suddenly feel like eating a steak, you order an ikinari steak! That's great! 😋
Japan is an amazing country ! Japanese people are smart and hardworking !
How is this related to steak?
Because if other people had an ounce of brain they'd actually make nice restaurants like this. There's a reason we're watching this rather than going to (your country's) restaurants lol
I live in a highly developed area in america and most our story dairys spoilt ,restaurants are bad, etc like bruh ofc japanese are smart
“Juiced up like fighters back in the Pride days.” Hahaha well done sir this MMA fan caught that little gem. ⚡️👊
He made another comment that went completely over everyone elses head. I won't say what it was. 🤷♂️
Yes 👍 A day in a life of an MMA fighter
When in osaka i already tried this one with my whole family. Its really soo good. I hope can travelling again to Tokyo soon.
I miss Japan so much. Thanks for your excellent channel Paolo. You work your tail off and always have-- and you've introduced me to some EXCELLENT things to see, do and eat in Japan. What great value this channel is. :)
I love their motto at the entrance, "This is The Very Steak, The Big Cut of Steak"
This!!!!! ⬆️ ☝️🤓
your videos are so... comforting and warm, maybe because living in Japan has always been one of my ultimate dream
The best thing is that there are no clerks asking for tips for not doing a great job.
and they don't look at you funny when you eat alone!
Just say your poor. 😌No need to bring down waiters because you expect people to be on their hands and feet.
living wage?
The thing great thing about japan. For the most part they dont require a tip (or atleast thats what ive seen)
Paolo is so Filipino for mixing steak in rice haha i love it!!
Di siya pinoy
@@randyboykalakal Filam iirc
Paolo’s RAAWWRRR when the food hits his dancing tastebuds is magic!! 🥰
The first time I ever had Ikinari Steak was at a shopping mall in Chiba, really craving it rn!!
Your pinoy roots coming out the way you like your garlic rice, lots and lots of garlic! Also combining the sweet sauce with hotsauce!
who else is hungry🍴 now?
you're always hungry Luffy
Steak with fried garlic chip, a bit of Shoyu and wasabi is my favourite combo
Ikinari Steak did make me think "ikinari!?" It sounds like a great indulgence at a fairly affordable price. The restaurant really reminds me of a place 15 minutes away from my house that specializes in serving steak at an affordable price. It may not look great from the restaurant interior, but it's a lot of food for the price.
I went there last weekend, their steak is great 😊
Man, i think Paolo has such a wholesome personality in camera, just great videos!
Right? Such a warm genuine smile. The whole family is cute.
I'll get back to this once I'm full. Can't watch this on an empty stomach.
A wise choice. 😆
温めて直すのは初めて知った！
次回、やってみる！
自分もレアで食べるのが好きで、
途中で、ぬるいお肉になるのが
嫌だから。
表面は熱々のレアが本当に美味しいよね！
Paolo really did say "Enough! Time to put the meat in my mouth!". 😄
Awesome! We’re fortunate to have Ikinari Steak here in Taipei, going to try out some of your tips on my next visit!
I LOVE TAIPEI!!
I love your guys culture, and I can’t wait the day that get to experience it in person
And now I want steak, thank you so much for making me annoy my parents on what I want for dinner tomorrow
little tip from someone in the restaurant industry. when a steak expert recommends a temperature on a cut of steak. go for it. it's always gonna work
As someone who loved a good steak, this place looks awesome.
I love "ikinari steak" too! The price is cheap and delicious!
いきなりステーキは私も大好きです！値段も安くて、美味しいです！
Omg i love ikinari steak so much, me and my dad go mutliple times whenever we visit japan. Ive eaten there atleast 25 times.
Paolo, making us drooling in front of that delicious-looking steak and fried rice while Japan's border is closed is a torture 😂
My last Ikinari was in Oct 2019 before the pandemic. We went to one of their Shinjuku branches and surprisingly the chef was a foreigner (from Europe not sure if he was French). We ordered in english which makes communication easy. Since tourism is still suspended, Ikinari steak sauces are available in some import stores online.
I don't even eat meat--but I enjoyed watching you be so excited about your food. :) I'd def. go for the wasabi and soy!
I’ve never seen him so excited and happy enjoying his meal lol
yow this is the first time i hear paolo talk in japanese
Me on my way to Order the 2800g Tenderloin for 26,96$ (4:16)
That's gotta be the best deal I've ever seen!!!
Count me in. Really can't miss out on something like that
+1
2800g is quite a lot... If you don't mind I'll take a bite too...
Glad im not the only one to notice that lol
Was just about to make a note on this weight on the HIRE and price...must be a mistake..😃
I love the PRIDE FC reference!! PRIDE Never Die
This looks so delicious. Makes me so hungry.
I love the sign at the front of the place 'This is the Very Steak'
" Juiced up like fighters in the Pride days !!!! " I miss Pride !!!!!
Thank you for the excellent content and for making an effort to share all that happens behind scenes
I LOVE ikinari steak, super affordable and I love the sides too. Picking how much steak I want is the best part
"it is juiced up like fighters back in the pride days" eeeyyyy myboi paolo is an early mma fan 💪💪💪
The video looks so tasty. ^.^
Where I live here in London, ON, Canada my husband goes to something like that during lunch at times. Its a local butcher shop / restaurant kind of place. He can pick what he wants and they cook it how he wants it, then he can sit down and eat it.
Glad to see you enjoying Aussie beef. My company actually indirectly supply the Ikinari business 😀
the way you enjoy food makes me so happy
I hate those youtubers, who show you the good food out there. I always watch them when I'm starving. J/K love you Paolo :)
LOOKS SOOO GOOD!!!
"enough! time to put the meat in my mouth" George Taki somwhere in the world: OHHHHH MYYYYY! me: giggles
I actually stumbled across this the first time I was in Tokyo. My younger brother was getting hangry and he loves meat so we walked in to feed the beast. It was super delicious at a really good price. Sigh now I want to eat it again
Sanguine, good morning how are you doing?
That place looks awesome!! I wish that we had that here in the US!
Apparently, the concept did not translate well into the U.S. dining culture. In 2018, Ikinari Steak (the restaurant brand featured in the video) had 11 locations in the U.S. In 2019, the company closed 9 of those locations, citing over expansion. The remaining 2 locations continued to operate at a loss until July 2020, when they also closed.
"Juiced up like fighters back in the Pride days!" haha I love it! Don't think too many got that one :D
There's a version of this in Taiwan that includes corn soup. Memories of my childhood...
WOW, I want to try!!
0:41 This is The Very Steak,The Big Cut of Steak has my smiling way more than it should lol
LOL loved the Pride reference when describing the dish! 🤣
This is like a leveled up version of Pepper Lunch, and I went there so much for lunch the staff knew me lol
I would 100% be a regular here, and now its on my list
Pepper lunch is my favorite!!!!?
i love pepper lunch!
Pepper lunch in Japan was so fucking good .. it's a shame it's not as good here in the states
They are under the same company so that makes sense.
Pepper Lunch and Ikinari Steak are owned by the same company. Ikinari Steak is positioned above Pepper Lunch in terms of quality and pricing.
The chief really an expert and each steaks are cook in perfection and top with different sauces... good job paolo
North American Restaurants would go crazy if you started creating meals like that at the table!! Let's Do IT!!
Garlic rice and reheat such a pro tip thanks man
Paolo, there's an error at 4:11 with the weights of the tenderloin. You marked the last steak at 2800g instead of 280g I'm assuming. Can't imagine their offering 6.17lbs of meat for that price! 😆
they are :/
No you can see it goes up slightly per few dozen grams, so 2800 wouldn't make sense. Lol, why would they even sell 6 lbs sign me up 😅
they are kind
😐 are you slow or just dumb
I always look forward to these videos! I'm grateful for you and your family for being so wholesome and for making such quality and informative content! 😁
definitely one of my fav place in japan
I hope paolo sees this. I love you.
OMG PAOLO HEARTED MY COMMENT
I always thought the shop in Yakuza/Ryu ga Gotoku was made up. My mind is blown! I was so happy when I saw C.C Lemon as a drink in the game as well, I love that drink 😆
Which yakuza have this restaurant?
@@va8157 I think it's Kiwami 2
Your videos vibes are different it’s smooth!
yes! I was thinking the same thing
He enjoys eating as much as Bob Ross enjoys painting, i'ts great :D
He's fake.
@@piero17y65 just like your life, loser
@@koriander.k7377 I'm sorry I said that about your daddy.
Juiced up like Pride fighters back in the day? Am I the only one who caught that random reference? hahahahah
For those who have yet to visit Ikinari they serve very good red wine at affordable prices.
That is so Filipino of you Paulo! Garlic Rice! Love it.
Exactly what I thought
no one is gonna talk about the quote? "time to put the meat in my mouth!"
😂😂😂😂I caught that too
I guess Paolo’s commenters are too polite for that! 😂
@@Jordan-inJapan we just love Paolo that much lol
The reheating tip is SERIOUSLY a game changer!
I love you Paolo you are an absolute legend. But i had to pause when you said let me put this meat in my mouth. Look at my boy livin like a doctor. Keep up the videos brotha much love!
I want to visit Japan again!!! Had steak and rice at OCAT (cant remember which floor) during my visit January 2019!
Hopefully things open up again soon so you can!
@@Jordan-inJapan yes!!! Sure hope they open up again soon :)
@@andufalha
How was the meal ?
@@missplainjane3905 the meal was good. The steak was tender & you get free refills for rice!
@@andufalha
How would you overall rate the food in Japan out of 1 to 10 ?
"Time to put the meat in my mouth"
mm yes.
Next time I’m in Japan I’m definitely going to check out this place.
M M.. Good morning how are you doing?
I really enjoy all the contents you upload, please post more day in the life videos
Did he just say: "time to put the meat in my mouth"?
I’ve missed Paolo’s “MMMmmmmmm” 😁
I found a japanese place in NJ in the USA that cooked liked that... OMG that takes me back.
And this is why I love Japan so much!! Visiting Japan is on my Bucket list!!! Love Paolo's videos!
2:09 5:02 AYOOO!? PAUSE
Lmao
The ‘elephant (cow?) in the room’ here is that they can only make the prices this reasonable because it’s not Japanese beef. Not that I’m complaining or anything. 😆
i mean meat is meat
@@notrowlet well, I know what you mean. But Japanese cows get pretty amazing treatment while they’re alive, and the resulting meat has the fat evenly dispersed so it’s juicier than meat from most other countries. (That said, most Japanese people are perfectly happy to eat Australian beef or whatever, since it’s cheaper.)
I used to eat all-you-can-eat yakiniku beef in Japan every weekend, for 5 years straight. Cheap AF and it's usually Australian beef. After a few beers it's still a darn good night.
You can always make friends with some kids dad who raises beef. I recommend everybody crash that dude's BBQ at least once! ;)
@@SandTiger42 excellent advice. 🍻
PAOLO!! you should make a day in the life of an ESL English teacher in Japan
That Tabasco combo sounds delicious
This is a brilliant business model. There are days I would just love a great steak, but have no desire to get fixed up and drag myself to some overpriced pretentious restaurant.
you can cook a steak yourself with a pan and a stove. its not hard
@@philipdru4782 after a long day of work getting home and spending time making a steak and whatever else I eat with it is such a hassle.
It's also super messy. You need super high heat to cook a steak, so you'll definitely smoke up your kitchen, not to mention all the grease that'll be flying everywhere. Sometimes it's nice to go somewhere and have someone cook it for you in a kitchen that can handle the mess, even if you have to pay a bit extra.
@@philipdru4782 you realize people pay for dry aged steak at steakhouses. It’s not something easily replicated with a supermarket steak after a long work day. It’s literally the reason all restaurants exist, convenience.
@@philipdru4782 also, others don't have the time to learn how to cook a good steak. You can spend time fucking up a few steaks to save money in the long run, or just find a dude who's job is to cook perfect steak everyday.
I only crave steak once every 2-3 months, so going out for steak seems more practical to me.
I can totally relate to his love for Garlic Rice, it's really a Filipino thing hahahaha. ✌🏼🤣💙
i dont even eat steak but ur vids are fun af to watch
My mouth is watering just watching this!!!
looks crazy excellent Paolo, great job showing the options at a shop like this. love your content, hopefully one day I can make my way to Japan.
Your video makes the steak look even more delicious! Makes me want to eat steak!★
Paolo your videos are my favourite things to watch while I am eating ! 😊
It is always a pleasure to see your love for food, thank you for sharing it with us ! 😊😋
I've never used wasabi on steak. I should try that.