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  • @MarxistMomentum
    @MarxistMomentum Před měsícem +5443

    Bro was so scared he needed instructions to remind him how to order.

    • @spiralore
      @spiralore Před 29 dny +83

      To be fair, it was complicated lol

    • @thespankmyfrank
      @thespankmyfrank Před 25 dny

      That's just social anxiety 😅

    • @ColorMeAya
      @ColorMeAya Před 24 dny +36

      Have you ever ordered food in a foreign country?

    • @yohannes732
      @yohannes732 Před 14 dny +1

      Idk why you said scared you just wanna make sure they understand you when you tell them what food you wanna get

  • @tajagarofficial
    @tajagarofficial Před měsícem +2971

    Takeshi and Mary-san are OGs. Can’t forget Robert and Sue either.

    • @Moonstone-Redux
      @Moonstone-Redux Před měsícem +48

      And on the other side of the fence we have the one and only Mike Miller.

    • @andrewyang2449
      @andrewyang2449 Před měsícem +75

      To this day we don't know for sure if Takeshi and Mary ever reunited 😢

    • @mafuyu2007
      @mafuyu2007 Před měsícem +22

      ​@@Moonstone-Reduxah,ミラーさん

    • @kayagorzan
      @kayagorzan Před měsícem +30

      Can’t forget Mike Miller and Satō Keiko, they were always there for me

    • @animej2003
      @animej2003 Před měsícem +10

      Mary was talking to everyone! Haha

  • @mrjerrio1
    @mrjerrio1 Před měsícem +1451

    Never forget the time Mary and Takeshi agreed to hang out and went to the wrong fast food places.

    • @wanderinglimeblood
      @wanderinglimeblood Před měsícem +67

      Poor Takeshi, he'll never look at Häagen-Dazs or McDonald's the same ever again
      EDIT: Apparently early copies had him going to MOS Burger? You learn something new every day :O
      EDIT 2: It's later editions, not earlier, whoops! 😅

    • @UNSCSword
      @UNSCSword Před 28 dny +14

      @@wanderinglimeblood
      In my edition of Genki, he went to MOS Burger.

    • @billy_naing
      @billy_naing Před 22 dny +2

      ​@@wanderinglimebloodearly? my version from 6 months ago had MOS burger.

    • @wanderinglimeblood
      @wanderinglimeblood Před 22 dny +2

      @@billy_naing Just checked my edition, says Häagen-Dazs and it's the "First edition: May 1999; 47th printing: March 2008". What's yours say? Seems like it is the other way around 😅

    • @loopdelta
      @loopdelta Před 19 dny +3

      My class was locked IN on that part of the story

  • @likilovesmc8514
    @likilovesmc8514 Před měsícem +534

    I was so thrown off by the Takeshi and Mary reference I had to restart the video to make sure I heard it right

    • @jackcobb1551
      @jackcobb1551 Před 29 dny +47

      Genki learners know all too well the myth and legend of Takeshi and mary

    • @KariIzumi1
      @KariIzumi1 Před 29 dny +11

      Same lol

  • @psyOmicron
    @psyOmicron Před měsícem +248

    I'll never forgive Takeshi for standing up Mary. I never believed that excuse of mistaking MOS burger as McDonald's

    • @wanderinglimeblood
      @wanderinglimeblood Před měsícem +15

      Didn't realize it was MOS Burger in the original; my copy said Häagen-Dazs. Poor Takeshi is _really_ screwed now o_o

    • @breeze9819
      @breeze9819 Před měsícem +27

      Then he also was talking to another girl right after that - Mary was honestly too good for him smh

    • @somedudenamedryan
      @somedudenamedryan Před 27 dny +5

      ​@@breeze9819taking advantage of the poor American girl in a strange land, What a jerk!

  • @apollofell3925
    @apollofell3925 Před měsícem +430

    Life-changing is how I would describe my first bowl of Tonkotsu when I was 18

    • @Sepia1989
      @Sepia1989 Před měsícem +17

      To me, first Bún Bò Huế at Đà Nẵng when I was 22.

  • @upg5147
    @upg5147 Před měsícem +248

    That Genki reference triggered my PTSD.

  • @AsthmaQueen
    @AsthmaQueen Před 29 dny +74

    I feel called out with the seven hour game retrospective video reference lmao

    • @ubcroel4022
      @ubcroel4022 Před 27 dny

      You might as well just play the game...

    • @syncopatedglory
      @syncopatedglory Před 13 dny +1

      cursed reply, that's like saying don't watch the documentary, go do the thing instead. you don't gain the insight of the person who made the content and everyone is different so they don't come away from the same things with the same feelings/interpretations. it's the entire reason people who have played a game will watch an analysis of it

  • @MsVilecat
    @MsVilecat Před měsícem +59

    A combination that makes a lot of sense if you know/enjoy tteok-bokki, with the chewiness of the thick noodles and the spiciness of kimchi. I can never get enough of these whenever we go to a Korean restaurant that offers them.

  • @jamescoyne4559
    @jamescoyne4559 Před měsícem +83

    TAKESHI AND MARY SAN MENTIONED RAAHHHH WHAT THE FUCK IS A FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPPPP

  • @kiyo4562
    @kiyo4562 Před měsícem +42

    Mary and Takeshi... damn, that takes me back

  • @henoji777
    @henoji777 Před měsícem +83

    Genki takeshi n mary-san are the goats. The udon looks so good

  • @RelaxRelapse720
    @RelaxRelapse720 Před měsícem +45

    You know it's good when he didn't even leave the lemon peel in the bowl.

  • @BTSbaby27
    @BTSbaby27 Před měsícem +77

    Boarder line heat stroke 😂

  • @vincenieva
    @vincenieva Před měsícem +8

    That Takeshi and Mary-san line brought back memories I never thought I'd hear from CZcams Shorts lol

  • @raeandringa7260
    @raeandringa7260 Před měsícem +10

    Even when I can understand enough Japanese to function, places with that vibe of "we do things in a SPECIFIC way" are so intimidating. Not even about language, it's about not being different. Tons of pressure!

    • @gingeralice3858
      @gingeralice3858 Před 18 dny

      Are there no anti-discrimination laws in Japan? I've heard of places there who serve locals only and it's always surprising how this isn't illegal. Culture shock I guess.
      Even notice this in the city I live in, with a large immigrant population including Japanese. Japanese stores seem to begrudgingly serve non-Japanese people but can't turn us away since their business could get shut down for that.

  • @spicysmooth2
    @spicysmooth2 Před měsícem +16

    It looks so simple, like fettuccine Alfredo. That’s how you know it’s powerful.

  • @Ej_Love
    @Ej_Love Před měsícem +17

    Lol at the Genki reference 😂😂😂

  • @kamijoutouma5362
    @kamijoutouma5362 Před měsícem +6

    Not the Takeshi and Mary-san 😂
    I remember me and my mates making multiple endings by the end of it just like a visual novel and we read them very dramatically for the flair as well. Mary and Takeshi o7

  • @animej2003
    @animej2003 Před měsícem +3

    Lol the genki reference! Mary was low-key dating around!😂

  • @RijaPillai
    @RijaPillai Před měsícem +24

    That udon looks so good ❤

  • @loremipsum2237
    @loremipsum2237 Před měsícem +9

    This audio scratches my brain so good.

  • @The.Pigeon420
    @The.Pigeon420 Před měsícem +9

    Haven't thought about takeshi or Mary in awhile lol

  • @cycg1935
    @cycg1935 Před měsícem +5

    Lemon on kimchi on udon... not a combo I'd ever thought could exist but this looks good and sour & crunchy pairing with thick doughy udon sounds delicious!

  • @lesliemcmc
    @lesliemcmc Před měsícem +14

    Little concerned how often you go into sketchy looking joints, but also it's always where you find the good stuff

  • @WizardOfOss
    @WizardOfOss Před měsícem +4

    Everything gets better with kimchi! Would love to try this!

  • @Queenkirlia
    @Queenkirlia Před měsícem +6

    Gives me the idea to make this at home! It looks so refreshing

  • @heyjude9895_
    @heyjude9895_ Před měsícem +7

    I had kimchi udon somewhere near mt Fuji (while waiting to ride the cable car!) and when I tell you it was the most delicious thing I have ever put in my mouth, I’m not even exaggerating

    • @SatieSatie
      @SatieSatie Před 26 dny +1

      It was because of the kimchi... There's a reason why Koreans always mix it with everything in every meal, including udon.

  • @-Raylight
    @-Raylight Před měsícem +4

    To us, it just Tuesday... But to Japaneat? It was the most "Udon know how much I love this" moment xD

  • @Jerrbearr0520
    @Jerrbearr0520 Před měsícem +5

    You know that if the place looks run down in Japan, the food would be top tier.

  • @UNSCSword
    @UNSCSword Před měsícem +9

    I am certainly not the first nor the last but I definitely caught that Genki reference! 😂👌🏻👍🏻

  • @MissMeggarz142
    @MissMeggarz142 Před 25 dny +1

    The GameCube video reference hit home....I love this channel! 😊 I feel validated almost every video there is a pop culture reference 😂

  • @mightymak1416
    @mightymak1416 Před měsícem +14

    Kimchi, lemon and udon are 3 things I never thought would be mix together, separately or together

    • @SatieSatie
      @SatieSatie Před 26 dny +2

      In Korea, you mix kimchi with everything, including udon.

  • @Salty_Gacha_Gamer
    @Salty_Gacha_Gamer Před měsícem +6

    Wait a second, I'm early for once. I've always gotten his shorts on my feed unless it was a couple months old. This is the first time I got it this early

  • @deeabee96
    @deeabee96 Před měsícem +7

    Love the music in this weejio!

  • @goudagaxmunster
    @goudagaxmunster Před měsícem +2

    I went to Japan for 2 months and went to every places likes that I could see. They were always the best

  • @TimewithRen
    @TimewithRen Před měsícem +3

    Those kimchi would work super well with zaru udon too. Sour kimchi, chewy, chilled udon. Man, I should make some.

  • @edwardfletcher7790
    @edwardfletcher7790 Před 29 dny +1

    Japan is full of these amazing little shops run by hard working people absolutely dedicated to making the best quality food they can.
    This is why I LOVE Japan ❤

  • @shinobiuzui3490
    @shinobiuzui3490 Před měsícem +5

    This looks so good

  • @Aeikon
    @Aeikon Před 29 dny +1

    Most of the time, the best food comes from the sketchiest places.

  • @voxelstack
    @voxelstack Před měsícem +1

    Look at that sweet sweet validation for my decision to buy Genki

  • @hi_im_kai9111
    @hi_im_kai9111 Před měsícem +1

    my local japanese restaurant has spicy udon which has kimchi in it :)
    very good

  • @benwhite5452
    @benwhite5452 Před měsícem +3

    Kimchi is always amazing, so it makes sense. One of my favorite Bon Appetit recipes is a kimchi udon recipe, but this with the lemon looks even better.

  • @snowpanda7388
    @snowpanda7388 Před měsícem +1

    Kimchi udon is SO good I love it. This place looks awesome!

  • @GingerSid
    @GingerSid Před měsícem +12

    Some good thick noodles right there

  • @valkunstgeist5041
    @valkunstgeist5041 Před měsícem +7

    is that dj okawari on the backing track??

  • @tetoff9271
    @tetoff9271 Před měsícem +6

    Is this your whole job? Or do you do something else. Either way great content!

    • @upg5147
      @upg5147 Před měsícem +3

      He must do something else or at least did in the past.

    • @williamwhitty6991
      @williamwhitty6991 Před měsícem

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    • @anthonynguyen1289
      @anthonynguyen1289 Před měsícem +7

      I don’t think shorts pays well if all the content creators I’ve heard talk about them and he only does sponsorships like once or twice a month for Tokyo Treat and Sakurabox, so he probably has a second job or is just well off.

  • @injuringflea727yeet
    @injuringflea727yeet Před měsícem +6

    Wawa haiiiiiiii
    You're content is great and I hope your channel shall prosper and grow
    Have a great day :3

  • @sisuguillam5109
    @sisuguillam5109 Před 25 dny

    Oh,my word... I wish my mum were still with us. She would have loved this!

  • @kioshekat7931
    @kioshekat7931 Před měsícem +2

    more places even in america need instructions on how to order. some places dont have signs that say whether to seat yourself or not and i hate not knowing if im waiting for someone to pick up my check or if i need to pay at the host stand. the anxiety and embarrassment of asking is nerve-wracking

  • @diehounderdoggenalt
    @diehounderdoggenalt Před měsícem +4

    ok but you're gonna post that 7 hr gamecube vid right?

  • @jrsanders1212
    @jrsanders1212 Před 27 dny +1

    My dude, the beauty of kimchi is that you can add it to any savory dish.

  • @vp7219
    @vp7219 Před měsícem +3

    Always love some dj okawari vibes

  • @harebrainedrabbit
    @harebrainedrabbit Před měsícem +2

    Udon noodles are my favourite! That looks delicious!

  • @arin4395
    @arin4395 Před 16 dny

    gamecube retrospective is too real . brilliant as always

  • @GauFntastic
    @GauFntastic Před 27 dny

    This channel is such a breath of fresh air in the sludge that is my youtube shorts feed

  • @lukedarling9263
    @lukedarling9263 Před 28 dny

    Keep doing what you do! These videos bring me tons of joy

  • @Skyewastaken2
    @Skyewastaken2 Před 23 dny

    The 3 am video joke is way too relatable

  • @tweety2247
    @tweety2247 Před měsícem +3

    Kimchi Udon.....looks interesting dish

  • @johnnyvo1104
    @johnnyvo1104 Před 28 dny

    Your voice is so soothing lol

  • @whitneymouse
    @whitneymouse Před 26 dny

    “To you, it just looks like udon”
    Sir, that looked amazing!

  • @Selunara94
    @Selunara94 Před 29 dny

    I havent been in a Japanese college course in over a decade and hearing Takeshi and Mary's name just transported me to a different era 😭😭

  • @normajean662
    @normajean662 Před 24 dny +1

    You make me want homemade kimchi sooooo bad!

  • @TheophilusPadmore
    @TheophilusPadmore Před 29 dny +1

    Here’s a wild idea: refried kimchi udon, so the noodles end up absorbing a ton of the kimchi flavor

  • @yurayuuto
    @yurayuuto Před měsícem +2

    It's so delicious bro ate the lemon too

  • @esporeno
    @esporeno Před 29 dny

    i really love these hidden food treasures ^^

  • @justinchoi9299
    @justinchoi9299 Před měsícem +3

    kimchi udon is a staple in korea!

  • @user-pjjdttl
    @user-pjjdttl Před měsícem +2

    Another gem in Japan.✨(●'◡'●)

  • @gel990
    @gel990 Před 29 dny

    To me, that upon looks really, really good!

  • @somedudenamedryan
    @somedudenamedryan Před 27 dny

    That Genki reference was top tier 😂
    Takeshi and Mary need there own Anime

  • @KenS1267
    @KenS1267 Před 27 dny

    I was so thrown by the Takeshi and Mary-san reference I had to stop for a second.

  • @fen8321
    @fen8321 Před 7 dny

    That udon looks like the stuff dreams are made of

  • @fluffyclouds555
    @fluffyclouds555 Před měsícem

    The lemon with it seems great!

  • @Bpaynee
    @Bpaynee Před měsícem +1

    😮😮😮 This looks like such a great idea, I need to figure out how to make some version of this....

  • @SAmaryllis
    @SAmaryllis Před 29 dny

    The music chosen was so like...inspirational and emotional? Haha! Glad it was an incredible udon experience :D

  • @shannondore
    @shannondore Před měsícem +2

    Wonder if any of the owners of these restaurants see his videos. He's probably giving them a lot of business from new customers because of his reviews.

  • @SewardWriter
    @SewardWriter Před měsícem

    Man, that looks good.

  • @evanshaner991
    @evanshaner991 Před 28 dny

    I'm going to need that 7 hour gamecube retrospective

  • @vithevee
    @vithevee Před měsícem +1

    those look SO GOOD

  • @corndogbark5915
    @corndogbark5915 Před měsícem +1

    I think I would sell my soul for some good kimchi udon, it really is a life-changing combination

  • @Connjur
    @Connjur Před měsícem

    That udon looks SO good!!!!!

  • @xmlthegreat
    @xmlthegreat Před 29 dny

    Noodles so good they got my man waxing poetic

  • @pek5117
    @pek5117 Před měsícem +1

    That looked great.

  • @suraya_
    @suraya_ Před 24 dny

    Takeshi and Mary omg
    I'll never forget the time Takeshi was at home sick, crying because he didn't do anything for holiday while Mary was off venturing and having the time of her life 😭

  • @zk9506
    @zk9506 Před 23 dny

    It is great to see local place that not much people know got discovered.

  • @menmyown
    @menmyown Před 28 dny

    Your voice makes me sleepy. Its a good thing, going to sleep with the soft sounds of udon, I miss yoshinoya, I miss living in Asia, your voice is a hug from someone I used to know ❤

  • @marvelholt21
    @marvelholt21 Před 14 dny

    God i love kimchi and udon, it goes so well together.

  • @connorburton1009
    @connorburton1009 Před 28 dny

    I really feel that comment about finding a super engrossing several-hours-long video an hour after you should've gone to bed.

  • @gunslinger9786
    @gunslinger9786 Před 29 dny

    The gamecube retrospectives is so real 😂

  • @cliftonbarker9168
    @cliftonbarker9168 Před 27 dny

    OH! I was waiting for S Tier for this one, silly me I should have noticed it didn't have the "under the bridge" intro. Love ya bud, keep on waxing poetic about food.

  • @KariIzumi1
    @KariIzumi1 Před 29 dny

    I was not expecting a Genki reference to be casually dropped like that ☠️

  • @25thSkye
    @25thSkye Před měsícem

    That 7 hour retrospective at 3am comment hit too close to home.

  • @nemo0036
    @nemo0036 Před měsícem +1

    The only other place I've seen Kimchi Udon is the frozen pre-packaged variety in Costco of all places.
    I'm almost certain the Koreans probably started this.

  • @fikriabdul2960
    @fikriabdul2960 Před měsícem

    i can tell it's going to be so good

  • @JokersQuartet
    @JokersQuartet Před měsícem

    Bro hig me with the Takeshi and Mary-san. Instant like and subscribe

  • @gyu7759
    @gyu7759 Před 28 dny

    Wow, it's so fun to know that there's kimchi udon in Japan as well! It's my go to udon type in Korea.

  • @wordsoflove8787
    @wordsoflove8787 Před 4 dny

    Always sad remembering just how bad Takeshi fumbled the bag with Mary...

  • @andrewyang2449
    @andrewyang2449 Před měsícem +2

    Sadge. To this day we don't know for sure if Takeshi and Mary ever reunited 😢

  • @erickleinwolterink3524

    7 hour GameCube retrospective... Too real

  • @veronicapiper2630
    @veronicapiper2630 Před 19 dny

    takeshi and mary san are legit