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It be interesting if u did a day in the life of manga artist or maybe the day in the life of cafe worker. Just some suggestions or maybe the day in the life of a Sumo wrestler or pro wrestler.
The owner is a prime example of how to be a boss. The ramen wasn't good enough. But instead of berating him he told him EXACTLY how to fix it gave him perfect guidance.
Umm, no. He quite literally only said to emphasize the squid flavor, since the noodles were overwhelming that flavor. It's still up to him how to create it WHY do you think the ramen chef is constantly looking for new flavors and spices? It's experimental, that's why he enjoys his job so much.
@lion yeah dude i love paying the high tokyo rent with 'respect', working class people everywhere are working harder than ever and there is plenty of resistance in japan to the austerity and work culture that creates such extreme stress and alcoholism epidemics
@lion actually, let me tell you how you're wrong work tradition in japan is, the more time you spend in the company, the more valued you are. it doesnt matter how productive you are. There are multiple interviews from AsianBoss talking about the overwork mentality in Japan. Go figure
....yeaaaahhh, if you think that attitude doesn’t exist in east asia, you have no idea what you’re talking about. Lived there and honestly, I often prefer when people are at least honest about their intentions and superiority complexes. Business bullying in Japan is vicious and you can’t tell who’s real, because everyone has a fake smile. West or east, doesn’t matter, people are still people.
@@Aaronskiii That is rare, every person says they wish they had a dream job or a job they really like but? My opinion is unless I get to go to work when I feel like working and wake up when I feel like waking up,its just another fucking job
Last month I finally had the chance to visit Tokyo. During my stay I have tried this ramen and this was hands down the best bowl of ramen I ever had. Thank you so much for showcasing this place. If you are in Tokyo please try it out.
I've used to work over 12 to 16h a day with no breaks they don't have a break too and all geting uderpayd so I quit food industry and learning how to program
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@Pyscho Path Yeah but Hinata broke the record for 46 ramen bowls earlier right. That's what I meant. But Naruto was the one who gave the original feel of Ichiraku ramen.
No kidding right, I barely even get up. I used to get about 6 hours a night if I was lucky and worked 14-16 hour shifts and then do it everyday but I had weekends most times and evenings so it wasn't the worst but I definitely could never do what this man does everyday legend indeed
i ate a well noted (on internet) small izakaya in osaka...all the wall were yellow of fat/oil with clear drop of them very dirty lol, yet the kitchen look clean, and it was really good but i wont comeback lol, you have also restaurant in tokyo which are open 24/7 near train station...i see the biggest BUG of my life there, like 5cm on the wall near my food, just wonder how you can have a clean kitchen in staying open 24/7...? you know in tokyo/osaka there high competition, the bad ones cant survive, but like everywhere you have dirty kitchen, cheap tricks too, one of the best methode to find a restaurant is to look if there a line in the street, if people wait for it, its probably a good one too !
For those criticizing the boss...that's how you make progress. You push the talent you hired because you know they're capable of doing better. He wasn't putting him down He was giving constructive criticism. And that's why he has successful ramen shops.... While you eat top ramen.
@@yagami817 exactly. I'm in a leadership position at my company. I even request that people do not shy away from calling me out when they see something I do that could be an error. Why? Because I hired people who are intelligent and capable of thinking for themselves and I am not a perfect person. I want to grow as well and knowing where I could do better will only push me to improve.
Nepalese; bhutanese; chinese; north eastern indians; burmese; japanese; south korean; north korean; phillipinas; Singaporeans; malyasians All the women in these countries look like you. You guys need to take a break
Becoming a ramen chef is a really big deal. He's actually pretty young to head a restaurant, so he's probably been working his butt off for years. What an incredible work eithic!
Is it just me or would it be cool if Paolo had a day in the life of Paolo. Like watch him film someone else but someone is filming him while he is filming?
Watching videos about how various chef made their dishes, I'll never whine about price again, especially if it's good food. The time they put on their food is just tremendous, not to mention the heat or most-tedious-but-necessary part like cleaning up. Respect!
@@crazyspace6792 - Dude, I’ve been to places that serve more than that for most dishes. Ten dollars for a good size bowl of food like that is a gift from the gods.
@@yellingateveryone2520 bro japan being a devloped country has non IMMIGRANT working in these sectors while liberals in west says that these jobs are meant for immigrants not native
You say "incredible work ethic", I say "incredibly overworked and probably underpaid". Nobody--and I mean nobody--should be working a 15 hour day, or 17 hours if you add in his commute time. Fucking bullshit.
He slept for just 5 hours and yet he's pretty lively. On the other hand, me who slept for at least 7 hours can't even do a 5 minute walk from home to store.
@@exomoneylabel If you mean by unfit is "I'm not physically fit", well you're right. But if you mean that I'm unfit as "I don't fit with society", ouch man 🥺
@@FunboxAsia Exactly some of the people I know day that we need at least 8 or 7 hours. But it really depends on your body if it's working how you want it to everything is good.
Its all about the quality of sleep (and not just the quantity alone). If your body is really tired one good sleep cycle (around 5 hours) is just fine. This is like the crazy Western "2 litres of water a day" generalization whether you are in the Sahara or Siberia!
Yes!!! Honestly I’m always flabbergasted by how far restaurants in other places are so meticulous and still affordable. In America this would easily be 15-20$.
I love the owner eating the entire bowl to give the best advice. I think it’s considerate to the effort made, but also gives a more thoughtful response. Not a first impression taste, but a start to finish understanding.
very good point! he doesn't just sample it. he eats the whole thing even though he's not thrilled with the first bites. that's respect to his employee.
8 hour of sleep is too much honestly. If you are at age of 22 and up, 6 hours of sleep should be enough. maybe its just your quality of sleep thats lacking.
@@rahman9749 Bullshit. Adults need 7 to 8 hours sleep a day. Professional sporters usually take up to 9. This guy could easily use 9 with 14 hour working days, I would call that professional sport as well.
@@janjansen7983 Professional sporters? Athletes? If you meant athletes they need more because they are doing stuff that breaks down their bodies more than the average person such as lifting weights or running. Of course they need more than normal. But honestly 6 good hours of sleep without interruption isn't that bad. I Usually sleep 6ish hours a night every night and have been doing so for years now.
Malik Rahman the amount of sleep required varies from person to person. But one thing that affects how people sleep nowadays is the excessive use of blue light at night. Blue light messes up one’s circadian rhythm.
I'm Japanese who live abroad. I left my country 20 years ago because of this. Working crazy long hours is very common in Japan and I think it is extremely sad! This video reminds me of my depressing old days...
I live in Europe. I have a better work and much better life balance now. I moved all by myself. It wasn't easy but I tried and got succeeded. I often see my family so I don't have time to miss them. I am extremely happy!! 👍
That chef works hard and obviously loves his job. It's great to have a boss that pushes you and gives constructive criticism. That man will go far (and be very very tired)
That owner giving constructive criticism on how to improve the ramen was great. It's definitely and art and getting critique like that would help a lot.
That's true. I'm sure there are some owners that are not so knowledgeable about food, or that are simply hard to work with. But it's a lot easier to respect your seniors if they prove they have the knowledge and experience to make them deserving of the position.
@@chloeeng6811 Everyone assumes bosses seem to only exist to be cruel and condescending, but they have to remember, as much as Tetsuya loves this job, if his boss is mean or bad, his boss will lose all those workers. A good boss keeps everyone motivated while also improving them with tips so they can take thier place one day. It's like that manager said in the other restaurant themed video with the guy who drives around town, "Japan needs to give more opportunities for the youth. We need to stop that reputation of older people looking down on the younger and instead help build them up. That's the only way we'll move forward." Sides the boss seems like a chill guy. Wearing that cap. Not doing the whole "Suit and too good for you" look we usually imagine.
I'm 41, too (woman) but people take me as someone in her mid 20s (nope,I'm not bragging about my looks). So, when I see other Asians who look younger than their actual age, I always wonder how is it that we Asians happen to be this "way" ?!!!
All Asians hold their age really REALLY well!! If an Asian looks "old"... They Are OLD!!! I was an exchange student in showa58, my hosts & friends got a real kick out of me trying to guess their ages! I was always... ALWAYS 10 years too shy! I wised up and started adding 10 to my estimate... they quit asking! }:] Then I'd have to explain my "secret". :D ps. There's absolutely nothing racist about my age comments. It's just a fact of life!
I would have thought he was in his late twenties. Asians tends to age quite well. My best friend is Japanese, she's 51 but easily looks in her early or mid 30's.
I know these extremely long work days are the norm in Japan but they just shouldn't be, guy wakes up at 6.30am to begin his work day which ends at 11/11.30pm, when you consider the time it takes for him to get home and such there's virtually no time left in that 24 hour span for yourself at all. I work a "9-5" Job, though most days I run over and at least 2 days in the week I'm working until about 8pm, my jobs stressful but I know that at least I have at least a couple hours each night where I can relax or do something to enjoy my time, I'm also compensated for my overtime which doesn't really happen in Japan. Credit to anyone working in countries where this is the norm, made of much stronger stuff than myself.
I'm not sure how long you live in and work in Japan, but what you say comes from what you have experienced. Judging from your comments you think you perfectly understand the Japanese. I hope you know everyone has each own thinking.
Yeah that's part of their work schedule / ethics most of them work these long hours on a salary. No overtime pay, no bonuses. That's why the suicide rate is so high there. Life is stressful af.
I really admire people who take pride in their work, no matter what type of job they have. He paid special attention to everything that went into that bowl of ramen. If the noodles or the broth weren't perfect, he made them again. Other people would be like whatever. I'm sure he'll achieve his goal of scoring 100. The people in Paolo's videos are so hardworking. It makes me want to do better.
@@yenhainguyen8567 Yes, it is a common courtesy and respect to finish the food that you've been given.. so I've heard. And that's actually a good thing.
It’s not because you’re keep eating that it’s good. Actually you need to taste/ eat it more and more to get all the flavours and to say what’s good and what’s bad.
This looks amazing! Now I really want to visit a ramen shop when I go to Japan in the future. I love your day in the life of videos because you pack so much important and interesting information in everything and yet make it soooo fun and enjoyable to watch. Thank you for making such amazing videos!
@@fake-PSL Oh really? What country do you live in, I'm curious to know because I'm a half japanese everything here in Japan is so expensive for me. (sorry bad english)
I live in Latin America and I work overnight until 8 am, sleep until 2 or 3 pm, then go to university from 6 to 10:30, to then go to my work. Imagine living like that lmao
Dudge nothing to understand it’s downright shit. No life for him just a work horse for the company. Why even earn a living if he’s basically a slave to his work.
Paolo thank you for these "Day in the life" Series. It's really interesting to see and get to know what really happens behind the scenes (especially this one)! Looking forward for more!
I would guess he gets paid a decent salary. He is a chef and manager of the stores. Plus is tasked with the creation of new products and training staff for new locations. I hope he is getting paid good...
It depends on each ramen shop due to amount of customers they serve. Kinkanbo is a very famous shop in Tokyo so I guess he get a very good salary, more or less $100k per year.
Love it! I don't know how many times I watched this and still watching this while having coffee before going to work. This is in my trifecta list. Delivery worker, Casino worker and Ramen chef!
I loved watching this, especially with passionate chefs. The owner seems really cool to allow people time to experiment with new ramen types and then gives constructive feedback on how to actually make it better. That makes his chefs better, which makes his restaurant better. It's really cool watching someone who gets that. Great series man, keep 'em coming!
@@johnsoapmactavish9921 "Good joke" is a matter of opinion. You don't have to like the OP's joke but he clearly stated a meme and it went over your head.
@@Caine61 "he clearly stated a meme and it went over your head" honestly not if I understood in the beginning and stated it wasn't a good joke. You're trying to hard to sound smart, nice try though but you're not.
although the working hours is long it looks like he's enjoying his job plus its nice to have a boss calmly giving pointers how to improve instead of going ballistic once you didn't meet his expectations
Paolo. You need to know that you have done a great job uploading/ coming up with these series. I hope this comment helps with spurring you on as a UA-camr ! Seriously good job buddy ! - all the way from Singapore !
I found this channel yesterday, I wasn't expecting much and figured I'd just move on. Now I find myself watching all the Day in the Life episodes and want more!
I went to Kikanbo last year! Man, it was the best damn spicy ramen I ever had. The broth's not only spicy but also super complex with deep umami flavors. So cool that Paolo able to deep document at strict ramen shop like this place! Japanese chefs simply work way too hard but also extremely dedicated. No wonder authentic Japanese ramen is the best comfort food in the world.
We live in Japan and absolutely love Ramen. We go to Ramen Stadium in Fukuoka and love it. This young man is absolutely amazing and so unbelievably hard working. We will have to try this Ramen shop next time we are up in Tokyo. Love this series.
16 hours long work days, and still smiling, even though he is dead tired. Total Respect. But I pray for his mental and physical well being in the long term.
These guys have so much passion for what they do it's not even a job to them almost but yes I get what you're saying hopefully this guys business survived covid he seems like a really nice guy
@@rauendoza3599 there are more than 20 countries that have higher suicide rates than japan and even U.S has almost the same suicide rates at around 14/100k per year so not so bad as you think.
I like the way his boss pointing him the ways to try new ways to enhance the taste of his own ramen menu. Instead of berating him, he show him how to make the meal taste good, and giving him hints too.
@@lightup6751 True, but unfortunately a lot of bosses do berate and seeing constructive criticism which can actually be worked with is refreshing and nice to see.
@@missondo4887 Thats what zi was thinking. Resturants tend to have multiple managers so that they can work in shifts as well as have days off. Even general managers need days off. He deffinatly does the work of a general manager so where are the kitchen managers to take the burden off his back?
Finally, all the the comments thanking about the ramen and how "good" the boss was because he tell him how to improve the ramen, LOL he is a fucking slave.
Just got addicted to your day in the life/behind the counter videos. Glad to see that their hong kong shop is still open now, will make sure to visit it during my trip there.
I agree with some of the other commenters - this is the BEST series, cause it's different from all the other Japan Vlog channels. It really gives us a sense of what life is really like for people that live there, vs. what tourists usually see on all the other videos. Great work!!! Keep it up!!! Salamat!!!
people underestimate how old someone looks at 40 now a days. I'm 32 and my employers still think I just finished high school. Heck I still FEEL like I just finished high school. Though I shave all the time and grew my hair out so I kind of look like a teenage skateboarder.
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It be interesting if u did a day in the life of manga artist or maybe the day in the life of cafe worker. Just some suggestions or maybe the day in the life of a Sumo wrestler or pro wrestler.
Or day of the life of a UA-cam vlogger!
Foreign English teacher would be a good one since that's generally what people who get work visa's end up in afaik
Great series please keep it up, thanks!
@Brandon Robinson Glad you love it since I have a lot more videos coming!
The owner is a prime example of how to be a boss. The ramen wasn't good enough. But instead of berating him he told him EXACTLY how to fix it gave him perfect guidance.
Umm, no. He quite literally only said to emphasize the squid flavor, since the noodles were overwhelming that flavor. It's still up to him how to create it
WHY do you think the ramen chef is constantly looking for new flavors and spices? It's experimental, that's why he enjoys his job so much.
@@alexanderflores6438 FACTS
Joshua Ford I wish I had a boss that didn’t tear me down over simple mistakes. Some bosses don’t realize how toxic they are.
@lion yeah dude i love paying the high tokyo rent with 'respect', working class people everywhere are working harder than ever and there is plenty of resistance in japan to the austerity and work culture that creates such extreme stress and alcoholism epidemics
@lion actually, let me tell you how you're wrong
work tradition in japan is, the more time you spend in the company, the more valued you are.
it doesnt matter how productive you are. There are multiple interviews from AsianBoss talking about the overwork mentality in Japan. Go figure
He's so hardworking yet so chill. No bossing people around, no "I'm better than everyone else" attitude that's so common in the West. God bless him.
Are you Japanese? Do you hate America? Did you go through puberty wishing you were an anime character?
GplusGains Why ask all that?
Such a fallacy. You keep on thinking that attitude doesn't happen in Japan too.
....yeaaaahhh, if you think that attitude doesn’t exist in east asia, you have no idea what you’re talking about. Lived there and honestly, I often prefer when people are at least honest about their intentions and superiority complexes. Business bullying in Japan is vicious and you can’t tell who’s real, because everyone has a fake smile. West or east, doesn’t matter, people are still people.
Middle east as well..
This poor guy despite working 12-13hours a day he's extremely friendly and cheerful ,what a great guy
He must love making ramen
its his passion
If he showed his true colors he would probably vanish and no one would question it or they may face the same doom
Maybe he really like’s his job?
@@Aaronskiii
That is rare, every person says they wish they had a dream job or a job they really like but? My opinion is unless I get to go to work when I feel like working and wake up when I feel like waking up,its just another fucking job
Last month I finally had the chance to visit Tokyo. During my stay I have tried this ramen and this was hands down the best bowl of ramen I ever had. Thank you so much for showcasing this place. If you are in Tokyo please try it out.
Did u meet the dude who’s in the video ?
@@saipruthvi890 unfortunately no, but all the staff was really nice.
The owner is very fortunate to have such a dedicated employee.
I think this is one of the best series. Really gives insight on the real life people in Japan.
Thanks for watching FlipCitii!
I agree! Really interesting stuff.
Agree! This is by far the best out of the series.
Agree!
Yup!
I'm just wondering how Paolo sneaks into everybody's home in the mornings before they get up and shadows them until the end of the day.
Paolo probably gave the person he would film with one of his cameras the night before
he probably comes early and has them pretend to get up
I think its filmed in a random time just to show us
The real question is how he gets to the train destination before the person he’s interviewing
He’s an ex-stalker
I'm so addicted to this series, whenever i'm tired i always rewatch the series.
Thank you so much paolo
Same here
Ditto that
i watched this like 30 time??
41 years old?! He looks like he's in his 20s!
ooooh okayyy that why my sister tell him " daddy "
That's exaggeration who look 20's like that ?
@@fanez3249 who's syster?
@@shubhamsonsurkar3782 ?
aand hot
This man is 41 years-old, sleeps 5 hours a day and has the audacity to have glowing skin. He doesn't look a day over 30.
Peter Parkour it's in our genes,pretty lucky tobe east asians...
maybe because he has little stress, after all he does enjoy his job
It’s the lack of facial hair and he’s never really in the sun, it goes a long way!
It’s the heat from the kitchen and the broth. Like a steam sauna for your skin
Yup ur government doesn’t like this genes, because old Japanese people never die and babies aren’t born
it blows my mind how hard people in the food industry work....respect
some of the hardest workers out there.
I've used to work over 12 to 16h a day with no breaks they don't have a break too and all geting uderpayd so I quit food industry and learning how to program
@@mantas4484 Jesus christ!
what about animators?
@@smilinggeneral8870 Had this video been about animators I would have said the same thing. But its not
Paolo: "They have to get customers in & out as quickly as possible."
Naruto, spending hours at the ramen place: ...
But he ate a lot...so, a win win for both
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Hinata made this guy famous.... soooooooooo
@Pyscho Path Yeah but Hinata broke the record for 46 ramen bowls earlier right. That's what I meant. But Naruto was the one who gave the original feel of Ichiraku ramen.
lol true
this mans smiled when he said he get 5 hours of sleep. i cant smile with any amount of sleep. this guy is a legend
That's because he enjoys what he does
He's dying inside.
@Roseki Why do you think the suicide rate is high in Japan?
@Roseki Thank you man! You could be my anger translator.
No kidding right, I barely even get up. I used to get about 6 hours a night if I was lucky and worked 14-16 hour shifts and then do it everyday but I had weekends most times and evenings so it wasn't the worst but I definitely could never do what this man does everyday legend indeed
what i've learned about this series:
-Japan is clean af
-Everybody in Japan wake up suspiciously early
-NOT the life of a Yakuza member
i ate a well noted (on internet) small izakaya in osaka...all the wall were yellow of fat/oil with clear drop of them very dirty lol, yet the kitchen look clean, and it was really good but i wont comeback lol, you have also restaurant in tokyo which are open 24/7 near train station...i see the biggest BUG of my life there, like 5cm on the wall near my food, just wonder how you can have a clean kitchen in staying open 24/7...?
you know in tokyo/osaka there high competition, the bad ones cant survive, but like everywhere you have dirty kitchen, cheap tricks too, one of the best methode to find a restaurant is to look if there a line in the street, if people wait for it, its probably a good one too !
ERIK LEROUGEUH i regret reading this comment mannn, way too long and disorganized haha
@@stanleychen3929 good
You should wake up early it’s healthy
LUL
For those criticizing the boss...that's how you make progress. You push the talent you hired because you know they're capable of doing better. He wasn't putting him down He was giving constructive criticism. And that's why he has successful ramen shops.... While you eat top ramen.
@@yagami817 exactly. I'm in a leadership position at my company. I even request that people do not shy away from calling me out when they see something I do that could be an error. Why? Because I hired people who are intelligent and capable of thinking for themselves and I am not a perfect person. I want to grow as well and knowing where I could do better will only push me to improve.
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All the women in these countries look like you. You guys need to take a break
@@monkvegeta-thepursuerofpea7217 What? 😂 I didn’t get what you were trying to say at all
@@monkvegeta-thepursuerofpea7217 who are you replying to?
Yeah these guys are so ignorant you have better advice then most people
"I feel like so much has already happened, but the day is just beginning."
Welcome to Kitchen Life.....
Somehow i can feel it,ah i miss those feelings
overworked and underpayed, the good ol food business
Japan would be the worst place for me since i am exceptionally lazy
Japan seems nice, but in all honesty same I'm way too lazy lol.
Same here.. Most of the times i dont even finish a sent............
I am also super lazy and love to wake up late. Japan seems so awesome but I think think I’d survive lol.
I just like to work night shifts more than morning ones lmao
Maybe it will motivate us the lazy community to be more active
Becoming a ramen chef is a really big deal. He's actually pretty young to head a restaurant, so he's probably been working his butt off for years. What an incredible work eithic!
That may explain why he seems not to have a wife or kids. He works from morning to night!
isnt he 41? do u guys still consider that as young?
@@xXxSkyViperxXx usually traditional ramen restaurant head were in their 50-ish
@lion it's probably cause they work too much and spend what little free time they have inside instead of going out
@@xXxSkyViperxXx japanes can live up to 90 yo . So hes still young
Is it just me or would it be cool if Paolo had a day in the life of Paolo. Like watch him film someone else but someone is filming him while he is filming?
He did a video called "Daily cost of living in Japan" or something, were he lowkey shows how's his day is
Inception
Unless Chris Broad does it, I don't want it.
@@rizwanmahai more like paoloception
yes
Watching videos about how various chef made their dishes, I'll never whine about price again, especially if it's good food. The time they put on their food is just tremendous, not to mention the heat or most-tedious-but-necessary part like cleaning up. Respect!
They were charging $10….
@@crazyspace6792 that’s kinda a normal price in japan
True
@@crazyspace6792 - Dude, I’ve been to places that serve more than that for most dishes. Ten dollars for a good size bowl of food like that is a gift from the gods.
@@Goleon Thats the point. Read the room.
His smile is so pure🥺 He has a good personality too🤧
He kinda cute tbh
@@yellingateveryone2520 ladies, one at a time please!
his eyes looks like a kid's 😫
@@yellingateveryone2520 bro japan being a devloped country has non IMMIGRANT working in these sectors while liberals in west says that these jobs are meant for immigrants not native
He has an incredible work ethic and personality. I hope he makes a hundred points on his next visit with the boss. My hat off to him.
Yeah, I hope he's got the 100% he wished for. Wish we could've seen that.
You say "incredible work ethic", I say "incredibly overworked and probably underpaid". Nobody--and I mean nobody--should be working a 15 hour day, or 17 hours if you add in his commute time. Fucking bullshit.
Grizz Your opinion was what I was referring to when I said “personality”. I agree with you 100 percent.
Working 17 hours a day is not incredible work ethic, its called being brainwashed and trapped in a crap system.
Paolo: How much did you sleep?
Ramen Chef: I SLEPT 5 HOURS (in a happy voice)
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Ate here yesterday. About a 20min wait around noon but so worth it. Watching this channel really paid off for our 4 day trip here in Japan.
He slept for just 5 hours and yet he's pretty lively. On the other hand, me who slept for at least 7 hours can't even do a 5 minute walk from home to store.
Dont worry you're just unfit
@@exomoneylabel If you mean by unfit is "I'm not physically fit", well you're right. But if you mean that I'm unfit as "I don't fit with society", ouch man 🥺
i sleep 5 hours a day and im fine. Just depends on each person and what your body needs.
@@FunboxAsia Exactly some of the people I know day that we need at least 8 or 7 hours. But it really depends on your body if it's working how you want it to everything is good.
Its all about the quality of sleep (and not just the quantity alone). If your body is really tired one good sleep cycle (around 5 hours) is just fine. This is like the crazy Western "2 litres of water a day" generalization whether you are in the Sahara or Siberia!
You should really keep this series up, it's awesome. I love seeing how other people live.
That is one quality control.
The discipline to run this restaurant is one of the best I saw. Dang.
This is why we were always so satisfied with our food in Japan 🙌
Yes!!! Honestly I’m always flabbergasted by how far restaurants in other places are so meticulous and still affordable. In America this would easily be 15-20$.
@@TheSouthernbellebeau I hope that doesn't mean the chefs don't get paid much for their hard work
I love the owner eating the entire bowl to give the best advice. I think it’s considerate to the effort made, but also gives a more thoughtful response. Not a first impression taste, but a start to finish understanding.
very good point! he doesn't just sample it. he eats the whole thing even though he's not thrilled with the first bites. that's respect to his employee.
"I slept 5 hours!" he says while casually walking to work. Then there's me barely able to get out of bed after nearly 8 hours of sleep...
8 hour of sleep is too much honestly. If you are at age of 22 and up, 6 hours of sleep should be enough.
maybe its just your quality of sleep thats lacking.
@@rahman9749 Bullshit. Adults need 7 to 8 hours sleep a day. Professional sporters usually take up to 9. This guy could easily use 9 with 14 hour working days, I would call that professional sport as well.
@@janjansen7983 idk man, as an adult, I usually grab around 5-6 hours of sleep on a daily basis
@@janjansen7983 Professional sporters? Athletes? If you meant athletes they need more because they are doing stuff that breaks down their bodies more than the average person such as lifting weights or running. Of course they need more than normal. But honestly 6 good hours of sleep without interruption isn't that bad. I Usually sleep 6ish hours a night every night and have been doing so for years now.
Malik Rahman the amount of sleep required varies from person to person. But one thing that affects how people sleep nowadays is the excessive use of blue light at night. Blue light messes up one’s circadian rhythm.
I'm Japanese who live abroad. I left my country 20 years ago because of this. Working crazy long hours is very common in Japan and I think it is extremely sad! This video reminds me of my depressing old days...
i hope you are happy and have peace mind now!
Where do you live now? Do you have a better work, life balance? Did you move by yourself? If so, do you miss your family?
I live in Europe. I have a better work and much better life balance now. I moved all by myself. It wasn't easy but I tried and got succeeded. I often see my family so I don't have time to miss them. I am extremely happy!! 👍
Handsome squidward, if you are not happy where you live, then seek a better place. I am sure you will find a suitable place for you soon.
Yes, u did great. I had no idea you guys work like this Crazy. If i was there i would be dead already.
I really hope this guy is doing ok even with Covid-19, he deserves to have a restaurant of his own
You deserve a restaurant of your own.
@kickthebuddygamer I won't feel comfortable until we have a vaccine or at least a more successful way to treat it until then
@kickthebuddygamer rate of infection doubled yesterday
Covid is a meme don't believe the lies of the super rich
It's called Wuhan Virus
I love these 'Day in the Life' series, they inspire me to be better. It really means a lot to me!
Holy crap, theres way more that goes into ramen than I could have ever imagined. No wonder ramen shops in America just dont quite hit it right
Exactly. Cooking technique and no short cuts is what makes this so special.
You guys are getting ramen shops? Lucky, I live in a small town and best I can do is instant one.
@@3npitsu992 San Jose, California has some great ones.
@@raymondlugo9960 sadly I live in northern italy
@@3npitsu992 google maps shows a bunch of ramen shops in Milan
he`s 41? that dude look like his still on his late 20's
He looks 41. If he wasn't overworked he'd look 10 years younger than he does.
Mo Sabri he looks between 28-35
@Lillian Perry Plottwist: Real life in Anime
@@aky4360 Probably more accurate tbh. Probably why anime resonates with such a wide audience.
Yeah I thought he was early 30s, he’s really handsome. It seems Japanese people have a low marriage rate too.
This is easily the best series on UA-cam, it would be great if you could make one of these videos a week, but I know that might be hard
Thanks Antemannen! So happy that you like the series.
@@PaolofromTOKYO somehow it is very motivating to work harder
That chef works hard and obviously loves his job. It's great to have a boss that pushes you and gives constructive criticism. That man will go far (and be very very tired)
That owner giving constructive criticism on how to improve the ramen was great. It's definitely and art and getting critique like that would help a lot.
Also like how the owner is helping out in the kitchen instead of sitting down and counting money
That's true. I'm sure there are some owners that are not so knowledgeable about food, or that are simply hard to work with. But it's a lot easier to respect your seniors if they prove they have the knowledge and experience to make them deserving of the position.
No wonder that place is so popular... so much passion behind it.
probably coz the owner is / was a chef before
That's one of the Japanese traits. They don't want their knowledge to die with them.
Hes really cute. And his smiles is so cute, he does look like he enjoys his job and I hope hes getting paid well
I doubt he gets paid well sadly. Probably makes around $50k USD a year
who? paulo?
38k USD only per year
Yummy..
@@relentero8547 I disagree. The apartment he is living in is pretty big fo Tokyo standard. I'm pretty sure his salary is just fine.
Gordon Ramsey would be in awe seeing how much these cooks clean
nino wouldn't he'd demand proof using pictures.
Gordon Ramen
I think it's pretty normal in every food place. I worked once in kfc as a cook and you have no idea how much pressure was put on cleanliness
It isn't normal in every food place. It is supposed to be though.
Ahd the food quality
I like how constructive and encouraging the owner was. Also, I love how passionate this guy is
and he wasnt rude about it
@@chloeeng6811 Everyone assumes bosses seem to only exist to be cruel and condescending, but they have to remember, as much as Tetsuya loves this job, if his boss is mean or bad, his boss will lose all those workers. A good boss keeps everyone motivated while also improving them with tips so they can take thier place one day. It's like that manager said in the other restaurant themed video with the guy who drives around town, "Japan needs to give more opportunities for the youth. We need to stop that reputation of older people looking down on the younger and instead help build them up. That's the only way we'll move forward."
Sides the boss seems like a chill guy. Wearing that cap. Not doing the whole "Suit and too good for you" look we usually imagine.
He's 41?!?!?!?!?!? I thought he's 27 or hitting 30. Wow, the glow 😏😏😏❤️❤️❤️
All that steam in the kitchen helps I'm sure!
Well most asians on their early 40 still looks young (im not racist im asian too.)
@@vin6665 i knowwww right hahaha im 24 but still mistaken as a highschool student
@@vin6665 how would that be racist even if you weren’t asian
I'm 41, too (woman) but people take me as someone in her mid 20s (nope,I'm not bragging about my looks). So, when I see other Asians who look younger than their actual age, I always wonder how is it that we Asians happen to be this "way" ?!!!
He manages, he cooks, he creates, he cleans! I got tired just by watching Tetsuya’s day in the life. Unbelievable work ethics!
I feel really lazy right now..
Anyone else impressed that the guy is 41, but could easily pass for 30??
I was strolling down looking for this comment. I had to rewind to double check, I thought he said 31 lol.
All Asians hold their age really REALLY well!!
If an Asian looks "old"... They Are OLD!!!
I was an exchange student in showa58, my hosts & friends got a real kick out of me trying to guess their ages! I was always... ALWAYS 10 years too shy! I wised up and started adding 10 to my estimate... they quit asking! }:] Then I'd have to explain my "secret". :D
ps. There's absolutely nothing racist about my age comments. It's just a fact of life!
I would have thought he was in his late twenties. Asians tends to age quite well. My best friend is Japanese, she's 51 but easily looks in her early or mid 30's.
asian don't raisin baby
When you actually legitimately enjoy your career, you are a lot less stressed than most people going to a job
Less stress means you look a lot younger
I know these extremely long work days are the norm in Japan but they just shouldn't be, guy wakes up at 6.30am to begin his work day which ends at 11/11.30pm, when you consider the time it takes for him to get home and such there's virtually no time left in that 24 hour span for yourself at all.
I work a "9-5" Job, though most days I run over and at least 2 days in the week I'm working until about 8pm, my jobs stressful but I know that at least I have at least a couple hours each night where I can relax or do something to enjoy my time, I'm also compensated for my overtime which doesn't really happen in Japan.
Credit to anyone working in countries where this is the norm, made of much stronger stuff than myself.
I'm not sure how long you live in and work in Japan, but what you say comes from what you have experienced.
Judging from your comments you think you perfectly understand the Japanese.
I hope you know everyone has each own thinking.
@Uriah Bruffett In which universe?
He's working more than 12 hours a day lmao
@@kurekurekurekure5938 Unfortunately their way of thinking is a result of cultural peer pressure from back in 1970.
@@fmls8266 ,
He enjoys his job and he seems like it is not long but short, becuase he cannot get more than 24 hours.
@@lolomgwtfkaya6066 ,
thank you for the reply.
I'm not sure what you mean but I'm relieved.
Heaps of respect to Tetsuya, dedication and passion shines through each bowl.
I will definitely drop by next time in Tokyo
Bless this man. His smile is so pure.
Paulo does have a great smile. Bless him.
I hate how he is 41 and looks younger than me. I am 26...
Asian Gene
Hashirama cells
😂😂😂😂
Asians
Gerarudo Gaming 😂😂😂😂😂
@@Gerarudo Hahaah XD
Besides being a good worker, he is really handsome.
I liked your comment because I agree. I think he 's cool.
no way he is 41
@@xsub253 My man looks like 21
For real and he's 41? Crazy
Yeah he has a sense of style.
he walks like a gta character
I thought I was the only one who picked this up
"I'm going to record your daily life so just act natural"
The magical words to turn you into a well of awkwardness
hahahahahahaha dead
Lol
*aww shit here we go again*
Imagine that!! They HOT clean their entire restaurant EVERY SINGLE night!! 😂 No one in the world compares to Japanese discipline. Simple as that...💯
Those bombs did wonders
@@b.o.4469 damn you are toxic
@@b.o.4469 😂😂😂😂
Yeah that's part of their work schedule / ethics most of them work these long hours on a salary. No overtime pay, no bonuses. That's why the suicide rate is so high there. Life is stressful af.
Got big respect for the Japanese for being so incredibly diligent
The effort and dedication they put into their ramen is amazing. I can’t wait to try them out when Japan reopens for tourism.
I really admire people who take pride in their work, no matter what type of job they have. He paid special attention to everything that went into that bowl of ramen. If the noodles or the broth weren't perfect, he made them again. Other people would be like whatever. I'm sure he'll achieve his goal of scoring 100. The people in Paolo's videos are so hardworking. It makes me want to do better.
A good supervisor is to give advice and constructive
Not ordering around
He's lucky got such a great boss
I am very impressed with the attention to making sure the flavors are correct and consistent.
BOSS: "It needs work."
*Continues to eat the entire bowl.
that simply says that the ramen is actually good. But it's just not what they're looking for the new concept. Otherwise it will probably sells.
or it is just a behaviour of respect
@@yenhainguyen8567 Yes, it is a common courtesy and respect to finish the food that you've been given.. so I've heard. And that's actually a good thing.
It’s not because you’re keep eating that it’s good. Actually you need to taste/ eat it more and more to get all the flavours and to say what’s good and what’s bad.
This is a restaurant we are talking about, they know the value of food more than us, Plus Japanese are very respectful
I didn't realise how much work goes into making ramen! So much more respect!
Parents: You must sleep 8 hours for a healthy life!
Tetsuya: Yes...
Ramen: 5 , take it or leave it
Tetsuya: yes honey
Tetsuya: Honey I'm going to work
Ramen: OK darling take care * smile *
School: 3, take it or leave it
4: leave it or take it
34 missing assignments: 1, take it or suffer.
The quality of this series is so high that hurts.
It’s good and my movie is more good ありがとうございます
The owner still finish the whole bowl of trial ramen though, that’s so appreciative!
This looks amazing! Now I really want to visit a ramen shop when I go to Japan in the future. I love your day in the life of videos because you pack so much important and interesting information in everything and yet make it soooo fun and enjoyable to watch. Thank you for making such amazing videos!
I love how natural you make all these videos, it makes it very professional and friendly and omg Tetsuya works so hard T.T
This is your best Day in a life yet. The Video quality improves and the Story telling gets better. Keep up the good work.
I wish all restaurants were as clean and efficient. And the taste testing! Wow, that's amazing. It's good to be a customer in Japan :)
Yep it is, but everything is expensive af.
@@daikoku1304 if you compare with the exchange , it's pretty cheap
@@fake-PSL Oh really? What country do you live in, I'm curious to know because I'm a half japanese everything here in Japan is so expensive for me. (sorry bad english)
@@daikoku1304 Such dishes would cost more in Europe. Maybe closer to 1500-1800 yen (15-18$)
tokyo rank as the cleanest hotel and
restaurent,
i like how paolo is so enthusiastic over everything. it’s my favorite thing about his videos
I understand it's a different culture but those hours are seriously unhealthy.
I live in Latin America and I work overnight until 8 am, sleep until 2 or 3 pm, then go to university from 6 to 10:30, to then go to my work.
Imagine living like that lmao
@@danaltamirano2546 i used to work from 12pm to 9pm then hit the gym from 11pm to 2am then study from 3am to 6am and then sleep
Dudge nothing to understand it’s downright shit. No life for him just a work horse for the company. Why even earn a living if he’s basically a slave to his work.
@@danaltamirano2546 thats an average student in north america lol
5 hours of sleep is normal for anyone who wants to get anywhere in life. Have you not attended university and worked at the same time?
Paolo thank you for these "Day in the life" Series. It's really interesting to see and get to know what really happens behind the scenes (especially this one)! Looking forward for more!
I wonder how much he gets paid for having zero free time and less than 6 hours of sleep every day
I wonder too, but he is a chef so hopefully decent, his living style to me says average income, 😬 all in all as long as he’s happy all that matters
alot of places in japan dont pay overtime so maybe hes not getting much
Not as much as he should, but this is his passion and living so I believe he does not regret a minute of it.
I would guess he gets paid a decent salary. He is a chef and manager of the stores. Plus is tasked with the creation of new products and training staff for new locations. I hope he is getting paid good...
It depends on each ramen shop due to amount of customers they serve. Kinkanbo is a very famous shop in Tokyo so I guess he get a very good salary, more or less $100k per year.
Love it! I don't know how many times I watched this and still watching this while having coffee before going to work. This is in my trifecta list. Delivery worker, Casino worker and Ramen chef!
this guy works 12+ hrs and still looks happy doing his job.
14+
Happy outside, dead inside
franks brugh no, this is what he loves. I’m sorry you are unable to comprehend what real passion is.
Renaissance Report even if it’s something he’s passionate about, he still needs downtime.
They're just faking
Japan have the highest suicide rate
I loved watching this, especially with passionate chefs. The owner seems really cool to allow people time to experiment with new ramen types and then gives constructive feedback on how to actually make it better. That makes his chefs better, which makes his restaurant better.
It's really cool watching someone who gets that. Great series man, keep 'em coming!
Everyone gangsta till when you ask in english and the guy replys back in english
Do you not know what editing is?
@@johnsoapmactavish9921 Do you not know what a joke is?
@@Caine61 do you not know what a good joke is?
@@johnsoapmactavish9921 "Good joke" is a matter of opinion. You don't have to like the OP's joke but he clearly stated a meme and it went over your head.
@@Caine61 "he clearly stated a meme and it went over your head" honestly not if I understood in the beginning and stated it wasn't a good joke. You're trying to hard to sound smart, nice try though but you're not.
So cute seeing them help some foreigner and his son as they opened. :)
Keep these coming! This is amazing! I love these!
I’ve never figured out how Paolo records his subjects when they wake up but waits for him/her to arrive at the train station 🧐
He has a separate camera man who films in the morning
his wife did it
Does he go in an earlier train?
That alarm sound at the beginning of this video gives me PTSD. 😐
Bimbabati Sen lol same. Immediately makes my heart beat way faster because it’s the same alarm I use in the morning
me2， even tho i didnt use iphone but i always hear that ringtone from my parents phone and yes i got PTSd from that ringtone
please see also my video
thankyou
What is PTSD?
@@midnight8598 post traumatic stress disorder
You are really on to something with these Day in the Life videos. Please keep them coming, and I wish you much continued success brother!
although the working hours is long it looks like he's enjoying his job plus its nice to have a boss calmly giving pointers how to improve instead of going ballistic once you didn't meet his expectations
Respect his dedication for the job.. That's a very long hours
It's normal
Paolo. You need to know that you have done a great job uploading/ coming up with these series. I hope this comment helps with spurring you on as a UA-camr !
Seriously good job buddy !
- all the way from Singapore !
Thanks d0minicting! I appreciate the kind words.
Wow, so much respect for this guy. He is very dedicated to his job and can see his enthusiasm to improve his craft
I found this channel yesterday, I wasn't expecting much and figured I'd just move on. Now I find myself watching all the Day in the Life episodes and want more!
omg the amount of work is insane! so much work goes into 1 bowl of ramen, i will appreciate it more after this video Itadakimasu!
Paola i must say your content quality is so much improved .. keep going ... want see more these kinds of videos
Paola’s my aunts name
Paola lmao
I went to Kikanbo last year! Man, it was the best damn spicy ramen I ever had. The broth's not only spicy but also super complex with deep umami flavors.
So cool that Paolo able to deep document at strict ramen shop like this place! Japanese chefs simply work way too hard but also extremely dedicated. No wonder authentic Japanese ramen is the best comfort food in the world.
Don't forget Vietnamese's Pho tho
@@triminhnguyen91 Authentic Ramen, Thai Noodle soups > Pho though, can't deny that.
I've read that about 4000 Ramen shops close down every year so the competition is really tough in Japan.
We live in Japan and absolutely love Ramen. We go to Ramen Stadium in Fukuoka and love it. This young man is absolutely amazing and so unbelievably hard working. We will have to try this Ramen shop next time we are up in Tokyo. Love this series.
Who else is binging all his videos with no purpose in life
Same, nothing will fill the void in me
Bro, we gotta move. How though?
I lost my ikigai
me
Yo
Was lucky to try this place out on our Trip to Japan. Hands down the best ramen we've ever had!!!
can i say that when i havent eaten any RAMEN in my life?
16 hours long work days, and still smiling, even though he is dead tired.
Total Respect. But I pray for his mental and physical well being in the long term.
These guys have so much passion for what they do it's not even a job to them almost but yes I get what you're saying hopefully this guys business survived covid he seems like a really nice guy
@@bubsterjohnson7438 OK BOOMER!!! Tell that to the Japanese high suicide rate. There is literally a forest were people commit suicide.
@@rauendoza3599 there are more than 20 countries that have higher suicide rates than japan and even U.S has almost the same suicide rates at around 14/100k per year so not so bad as you think.
I like the way his boss pointing him the ways to try new ways to enhance the taste of his own ramen menu. Instead of berating him, he show him how to make the meal taste good, and giving him hints too.
Huh? Thats literally anyone normal boss. Its only crappy leaders that berate instead of improve their workers
@@lightup6751 True, but unfortunately a lot of bosses do berate and seeing constructive criticism which can actually be worked with is refreshing and nice to see.
That's a brutally long day. And it doesn't seem like he's paid more than average either based on what we see of his apartment.
At least he's doing what he's passionate for
Exactly- it would have been a great job if he only work 8 to 12h max .. that boss is exploiting him .. why not have two managers
@@missondo4887 Thats what zi was thinking. Resturants tend to have multiple managers so that they can work in shifts as well as have days off. Even general managers need days off. He deffinatly does the work of a general manager so where are the kitchen managers to take the burden off his back?
Exactly. No life for him he’s just a slave to his work. Why even bother living if you only live to work
Finally, all the the comments thanking about the ramen and how "good" the boss was because he tell him how to improve the ramen, LOL he is a fucking slave.
I went to this ramen restaurant last year, IT WAS SO AMAZING!!!! You absolutely have to try this place out if you are ever in Tokyo. :D
Wolfman12395 what is the name?
I dont see any togo, do they even have that there? When u are eating there u are always have to hurry, i like to enjoy it, take it home.
@@Wessel3453 here is the exact video ua-cam.com/video/jrMsWztL1n8/v-deo.html
@@dangda-ww7de lol what an uncultured fool. Fuck off, don't go
Yes I've been to Japan five times and I've been to this restaurant five times
Binge-watching every one of these in the midst of the pandemic !!
I’m a citizen in HK and I’ve went to eat the ramen 🍜 there :) (鬼金捧香港) It’s really delicious and staffs are very friendly:) love it 🥰
@@edwardleslie3849 murican 🤮
He should have his own shop. Seems like he’s got it
This poor guy despite working 12-13hours a day he's extremely friendly and cheerful ,what a great guy
@@gretaqoqstaffordssqn4263 copied
@@tyree13tr46 how? You cant copy a compliment.
Superby you can. Are you stupid?
@@gretaqoqstaffordssqn4263 you copied a comment
These videos are great, and better yet your commentary actually makes them better! Thanks Paolo.
This guy is so hardworking. So much RESPECT for service industry workers!
Just got addicted to your day in the life/behind the counter videos. Glad to see that their hong kong shop is still open now, will make sure to visit it during my trip there.
I agree with some of the other commenters - this is the BEST series, cause it's different from all the other Japan Vlog channels. It really gives us a sense of what life is really like for people that live there, vs. what tourists usually see on all the other videos. Great work!!! Keep it up!!! Salamat!!!
I appreciate that bowl of ramen so much more now.
He can't be 41😵
How hardworking he's man hatts off❤️
He seems like a really nice guy
people underestimate how old someone looks at 40 now a days. I'm 32 and my employers still think I just finished high school. Heck I still FEEL like I just finished high school. Though I shave all the time and grew my hair out so I kind of look like a teenage skateboarder.