We're in Hakodate, Hokkaido, thanks to Odigo Travel.
Bentenzushi
Welcome!
Hakodate is famous for its fresh sushi.
The dude running our sharehouse recommended we try this place, which turned out to be pretty awesome.
Chef, what do you recommend?
All of it.
All of it??
[ginger]
I'll take the medium set.
Okay, got it.
Where are you from?
America
I live in Tokyo now.
We're from Nagoya in Aichi.
Oh, Nagoya?
How are you liking Hakodate?
It's been fun.
Oh, that's good!
It's pretty, but it's cold!
It's cold because you came from Nagoya.
Yep.
Do you speak English?
(In English) No.
This guy's funny.
What a funny dude.
Is it okay to film up close?
Sure!
I was on TV a little while ago.
Oh, really?!
So I'm already used to it.
You sound like a natural.
Already used to it.
Grilled egg
Grilled egg!
Today...
I'll make you something special for free.
Thank you!!
Make sure you tell everyone this is special and doesn't normally come with your sets.
Okay, will do.
This is...
Flying fish roe (egg)?
Right!
You know what this is?
It looks good!
[Raw quail and flying fish eggs]
I can't wait to eat.
I know, me too.
It's good.
Itadakimasu~
Right, here you go.
On a scale of 1 - 10, how good is it?
For a tuna roll, it's a 10.
[Raw shrimp]
[THUMBS UP]
[Raw tuna]
It's really good!
Thank you.
DELICIOUS
So good!
Chef, two salmon please.
Got it.
His work knives.
I love knives.
I know.
Are those knives Masamoto?
Yes.
Wow, Masamoto.
As expected of a professional.
A lot of the chefs here in Hokkaido use Masamoto knives.
Oh, really?
Thank you!
God, this salmon is shiny!
Itadakimasu.
It's amazing
What generation are you (as a family chef)?
The first.
Here you go!
Another salmon.
It looks incredible.
Itadakimasu.
Here you are.
Check, please.
Right. Thank you.
Thank you for the meal!
Thank you!
[Much thanking]
That was delicious.
[More thanking]
This guy loves laughing.
Yeah.
His smile.
I know! He's so nice!
Bentenzushi
Highly recommend.