Insider Tips for Ordering Food in Japan with ONLY Basic Japanese!

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  • Опубліковано 11 тра 2024
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    Join us in welcoming Stephanie, a vibrant addition to our lineup of hosts on 'Japan By Food'!
    Hailing from Australia, Stephanie moved to Japan five years ago to follow her foodie dreams!
    Today, as a seasoned food content creator and influencer, Stephanie is ready to be your guide through the bustling streets of Tokyo and beyond. In this new series, with her insider knowledge and knack for uncovering hidden gems, she'll show you how to savor Japanese cuisine, even if you're still mastering the language.
    From street food, to omakase and then izakayas, in this first episode,Stephanie treks Tokyo armed with recommendations from locals and her own extensive research. Follow along as she enjoys some of Tokyo’s tastiest foods.
    How’d the people’s recommendations turn out? Watch to find out!
    LOCATIONS
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    FEATURED FOODS
    Daigaku-imo
    Seared Vinegared Mackerel
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    Shrimp Fritter with Sea Urchin and Tomato
    Fatty Tuna Maki with Sea Grapes
    Wagyu Beef and Tuna with Aioli Sauce
    Sea Bream & Cherry Blossom Rice Noodles
    Spanish-inspired Rice Pudding with Setoka Orange
    TIMELINE
    00:35 Street Interviews Part 1
    2:10 Sweet Potatoes at Oimoyasan Koushin
    02:30 Japanese Lesson #1
    03:33 Street Interviews Part 2
    05:55 Booking Tokyo restaurants
    07:16 Shirube (Izakaya)
    13:45 Sushi Ohtani
    14:33 Omakase course
    19:12 Outro
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 370

  • @tylerdurden6882
    @tylerdurden6882 Місяць тому +39

    I really like the added educational aspect. Seeing someone with basic Japanese skills trying their best, and the reassuring way everyone responds to her efforts, is encouraging. I admire Stephanie for that, and will use this as inspiration.

    • @JapanbyFood
      @JapanbyFood  Місяць тому +2

      Japanese people are very understanding and helpful when when you don't speak their language 💕

  • @maow9050
    @maow9050 Місяць тому +10

    Stephanie did a great job. But her nails would have scared me. They look as sharp as knives.
    It's nice how politely she asked for help. People also seemed to enjoy supporting her 😊

  • @ChamAramis
    @ChamAramis Місяць тому +9

    It's so wonderful to now have the "tourist" experience with Stephanie and the "local" experience with Shizuka. Nice work!

  • @T3CHGY007
    @T3CHGY007 Місяць тому +6

    This video was truly a great experience showing what it would be really like as a tourist in japan trying to get around!

  • @Brian_V20
    @Brian_V20 Місяць тому +46

    Stephanie did a great job! I appreciate the similarities and differences between her and Shizuka, and I think it was a great decision to add another host.

  • @ranmisael
    @ranmisael Місяць тому +8

    i really liked the format of this video! specially for us with little Japanese! keep them coming!!!

  • @mikerguitarwolfgaming4206
    @mikerguitarwolfgaming4206 Місяць тому +5

    I love how you ask, learn, and do you Steph. Keep being awesome

  • @philharnett2884
    @philharnett2884 Місяць тому +2

    You make "dine like a local" absolutely lovely to watch. Thank you.

  • @jnb756
    @jnb756 Місяць тому +5

    Shizuka and Stephanie are both wonderful to watch - hopefully they can film together in the future!

  • @DonJ1973
    @DonJ1973 Місяць тому +18

    Great job Stephanie! I thought it was adorable how nervous she was approaching strangers, yet she’s very confident on camera. I look forward to more of her perspective in future videos. Dine like a local

    • @JapanbyFood
      @JapanbyFood  Місяць тому +2

      She did such an amazing job!

  • @cuttinrugs
    @cuttinrugs Місяць тому

    honestly such a great video. looking forward to visiting japan, mostly to eat, and this will help a lot!

  • @benhizzle
    @benhizzle Місяць тому

    Hello Stephanie 🤗 I’m happy to see you here on Japan by Food. Thanks for showing us around Japan. All the food looks so delicious and I hope to visit Japan someday.

  • @kingrando
    @kingrando Місяць тому +2

    The educational aspect is very good 👏 I will be watching this again before my trip

  • @SBDDA
    @SBDDA 5 днів тому

    Great job Stephanie. Feeling more confident in visiting Japan with basic Japanese speaking skills. Can’t wait to try all the fantastic cuisine on my next trip.

  • @evelynfanatic
    @evelynfanatic Місяць тому +1

    Dine like a local! Wowow I really enjoyed Stephanie’s energy and the little Japanese lesson! Keep it up ❤

  • @jeffrey88888
    @jeffrey88888 Місяць тому +3

    I'm Canadian born Japanese like Shizuka. I think you did a good job. I have very basic phrases I understand when I'm visiting Japan.

  • @bombamadventures
    @bombamadventures Місяць тому

    Great work as usual! My family and I will be there in Japan in the latter half of July this year. Looking forward yo this experience. We wanna thank this channel for all the hard work!!!

    • @JapanbyFood
      @JapanbyFood  Місяць тому

      Yaaay! We are so excited you are coming!

  • @XxSoloistxX
    @XxSoloistxX 26 днів тому +1

    First time in Japan soon and this is very helpful! Stephanie was great.
    Dine like a local!

  • @KillboFraggins
    @KillboFraggins Місяць тому

    Great job and video! The Japanese to English words were very helpful since I would love to visit someday.

  • @hex5452
    @hex5452 Місяць тому

    Great video. I love the language lesson too. Super helpful!

  • @billy6398
    @billy6398 Місяць тому +2

    That was a great first episode Stephanie. Hope to see more great content from your team. I will try these great suggestions while I’m in Japan for the next couple of weeks. 😊

  • @Sakuraforest3333
    @Sakuraforest3333 Місяць тому

    thank you for making this video! I loved following you with your apologetically but determined beginner level japanese. XD Your japanese is more advance than mine, but I didn't feel intimidated and you gave me confidence to explore Japan on my own one day. thank you again for sharing! dine like a local.

  • @hondasan6531
    @hondasan6531 Місяць тому

    Great job!

  • @TheBradylands
    @TheBradylands Місяць тому +3

    STEPHANIE is a must on the show ,so nice

  • @lilmochiadventures
    @lilmochiadventures Місяць тому

    The food looked soo good! Definitely going to try those recommendations next time we go to Japan! I’d love to dine like a local 🤍

  • @angelictchi
    @angelictchi Місяць тому +2

    i love her nails so much omg

  • @dnblu3
    @dnblu3 Місяць тому

    Dine like a local! I really enjoyed this video with Stephanie! She made me feel less anxiety foe my trip to Japan as a foreigner with very minimal Japanese. Very helpful!

  • @sarahhowells7413
    @sarahhowells7413 Місяць тому

    Dine Like a Local 🤞This was a lovely video! Thank you for showing what I imagine my experience would be like! 😅 We’re going to Japan in a few weeks and so excited!! The ByJapan channel has been so helpful for planning and getting excited 🙏

  • @richardcooper
    @richardcooper Місяць тому

    Stephanie, you did a great job indeed :) Great solo effort and we need to see more of you on Japan by Food, one of my favourite channels on UA-cam.

    • @JapanbyFood
      @JapanbyFood  Місяць тому

      More to come! Thank you for your kind words!

  • @henrymatos9551
    @henrymatos9551 Місяць тому

    These food selections looks so delicious. That Mackerel entrée was just mouth watering! Those were some great local recommendations! Dine Like A Local!

  • @Lawrencedimayuga
    @Lawrencedimayuga Місяць тому

    Great Job Stephanie! You did great🤍

  • @TimCapone-rc8vo
    @TimCapone-rc8vo Місяць тому +15

    A nice change of pace good job Stephanie

  • @specialk9999
    @specialk9999 Місяць тому

    Great job Stephanie! おつかれさま!

  • @motu1337
    @motu1337 Місяць тому

    I am finally visitng Japan in July this year and would love to Dine like a local!

  • @zzgodlymf
    @zzgodlymf Місяць тому

    Dine like a local❤❤❤
    I loved this video because the tips mentioned were great to follow along.

  • @elizabethdonato3644
    @elizabethdonato3644 Місяць тому +1

    Dine like a local ❤
    Great job, Stephanie! We are visiting Japan in August and will do our best to order food with the minimal Japanese we know too!

    • @JapanbyFood
      @JapanbyFood  Місяць тому

      You will do great!!!

    • @carolinedoucet2100
      @carolinedoucet2100 Місяць тому

      Dine like a local! Thank you for inspiration for our upcoming trip 😊

  • @shakesnbake
    @shakesnbake Місяць тому

    I love all the "어머!!" :) This was such a good video to take away any intimidation about ordering food in Japan. Thank you!

  • @xxCablexx
    @xxCablexx Місяць тому

    great job, and the food look yummy

  • @PhilC_Adventures
    @PhilC_Adventures Місяць тому

    Dine like a local!! Great video! Well done Stephanie! Hope to visit some of these places in the future!

  • @Vvncai
    @Vvncai Місяць тому

    Dine like a local! Love this video and we’re heading to Japan in about a month!

  • @kennytam864
    @kennytam864 Місяць тому

    Excellent video. Well done

  • @LeeDrakeJr
    @LeeDrakeJr Місяць тому

    Dine like a local. Love to watch the byfood channel. Next time we visit Japan we will surely sign up for a tour or two.

  • @ds3228
    @ds3228 26 днів тому

    Dine Like a Local
    love the interaction with the people, the little phrases and your take on the food

  • @linhpham5102
    @linhpham5102 Місяць тому

    Dine like a local! Hope to revisit Japan again this year😊

  • @ShadowCat101
    @ShadowCat101 Місяць тому

    Dine like a local! Definitely learned more today and looking forward to trying it!

  • @Chonky_boi265
    @Chonky_boi265 Місяць тому

    Well done, Stephanie! You took on the challenge of asking locals and you never gave up. Congrats! Looking forward to more of your recommendations in future videos. Btw, love the Australian accent. It's so cool!

  • @ivankamfaiho6931
    @ivankamfaiho6931 Місяць тому

    Dine like a local. I can’t wait for my wife and I to take our dream Japan trip. I’m trying so hard to learn the language.

  • @jennlangstaff650
    @jennlangstaff650 Місяць тому

    Live like a local.
    We're heading to Japan at the end of the month. Food looks amazing!

  • @Sushiboba2018
    @Sushiboba2018 Місяць тому

    Dine like a local :)
    Amazing job Stephanie! This was super helpful! Your nervousness was so cute in the best way possible and very relatable. My husband and I will be visiting Japan for the first time in October for our 6 year wedding anniversary so all your suggestions were fantastic, and relieving to know I won’t be the only one who is nervous to interact with locals. Thank you again!

    • @JapanbyFood
      @JapanbyFood  Місяць тому +1

      So glad to hear that! Please don't be afraid to approach them, Japanese people are super helpful and friendly! 💕

    • @Sushiboba2018
      @Sushiboba2018 Місяць тому

      Thank you ❤

  • @AnthonyAlvior
    @AnthonyAlvior Місяць тому

    Awesome video esp from the perspective of someone with limited Japanese as far as conversation. Thank you!

  • @calvinwong9422
    @calvinwong9422 Місяць тому

    Great job Stephanie!

  • @tanakritnuchanatanon7116
    @tanakritnuchanatanon7116 Місяць тому +3

    I miss Shizuka
    ❤❤❤❤

    • @JapanbyFood
      @JapanbyFood  Місяць тому

      Tune in for Shizuka video next Monday 💖

  • @scottieh6542
    @scottieh6542 Місяць тому

    I want to DINE LIKE A LOCAL! You did a great job Stephanie!

  • @geoh7349
    @geoh7349 Місяць тому

    dine like a local I love that you guys show so many different places.

  • @brirodriguez1
    @brirodriguez1 Місяць тому

    Dine like a local ! Also great video, I'm going to Japan at the end of the month so this was very helpful

  • @kriztinannatienza973
    @kriztinannatienza973 Місяць тому

    Dine like a local
    Thank you by food for creating content like this.
    I went to those places that you shown before in your others videos like the hidden bars in Tokyo and the dessert places in Tokyo all sooo good.

    • @JapanbyFood
      @JapanbyFood  Місяць тому

      sooo nice of you to have tried the places!

  • @nowgettheretravel6877
    @nowgettheretravel6877 Місяць тому

    Otokoyama Junmai Sake is very popular in Japanese restaurants in Sydney. I've never seen it in Japan...Need to find it next time. I like it

  • @steffe2444
    @steffe2444 Місяць тому

    DINE LIKE A LOCAL!! 🥰 You did so well, Stephanie ! We will see you on the next one 🎥

  • @mattydee716
    @mattydee716 Місяць тому

    What a great episode, Stephanie🙏 Honest and so much fun 🎉 Congratulations from Downunder 🇦🇺

    • @JapanbyFood
      @JapanbyFood  Місяць тому

      Thank you for watching! Please tune in again!

  • @munchkimmy25
    @munchkimmy25 Місяць тому +1

    Very relatable not knowing a lot of Japanese. We wish we could have a chance to go back to Japan soon. Dine like a local!

  • @user-rh6ji1ot8q
    @user-rh6ji1ot8q Місяць тому +2

    Dine like a local. This was similar to my experience visiting Japan a few months ago. I knew very basic phrases but the Japanese people never made me feel uncomfortable and were amazing hosts. I’ll definitely be back.

    • @JapanbyFood
      @JapanbyFood  Місяць тому

      So awesome! Glad you had a good experience!

  • @rossfukumitsu3360
    @rossfukumitsu3360 Місяць тому

    Great job Stephanie! Looking forward to more videos!…

  • @sow_scout4989
    @sow_scout4989 Місяць тому

    Stephanie did a great job. Going to be fun to see how she grows through this channel.

  • @sonnymkim
    @sonnymkim Місяць тому +1

    Dine Like a Local! Both Shizuka and Stephanie should take us to Torikizoku next time.

  • @fhanggi
    @fhanggi Місяць тому

    Wow that omakaze looked amazing. I would love to try that and Dine like a local!

  • @mayonaise000
    @mayonaise000 Місяць тому

    Dine like a local
    This was really interesting to see someone whose language skills are more relatable to go through the city.

  • @musicissimo07
    @musicissimo07 Місяць тому

    Dine like a local. This was a cool video idea! :) They had great suggestions

  • @GlennHara
    @GlennHara Місяць тому

    Dine Like A Local - hope to try some of these restaurants in the future.

  • @Arcturus5404
    @Arcturus5404 Місяць тому

    Dine like a local! So cool to see Stefatty becoming a UA-cam legend!

  • @greenyonder
    @greenyonder Місяць тому

    Dine like a local. Nicely done! Glad to see the hints from someone who doesn't speak fluent Japanese.

  • @MrAtheist
    @MrAtheist Місяць тому

    Looks exquisite! Dine like a local!

  • @xllvr
    @xllvr 20 днів тому

    I think this is a really good guide with the inclusion of words that are good to understand how to use and a good overall demonstration on how to navigate with limited Japanese.
    One thing I've noticed though is that Stephanie actually understands far more Japanese than she speaks

    • @JapanbyFood
      @JapanbyFood  19 днів тому

      Usually listening skills are better than the speaking skills TT

  • @nagoyaboya
    @nagoyaboya Місяць тому

    Whoa! You guys found one of my favorite spots, Shirubee!! I’ve gotten wrecked there five too many times, but it’s a great place to bring out of towners❤

  • @hrglry91
    @hrglry91 Місяць тому

    Dine like a local. Love the video!

  • @joshuateo6552
    @joshuateo6552 Місяць тому

    Dine like a local ! This has been amazing!

  • @grizzly5986
    @grizzly5986 Місяць тому

    Dine Like a Local
    Fun video - thanks for the recommendations 😊

  • @caroline454
    @caroline454 Місяць тому

    Dine Like A Local! 🤤 The words were helpful to learn.

  • @user-nn7yk1gy6p
    @user-nn7yk1gy6p Місяць тому

    Everything looks delicious! Dine like a local!

  • @BradleySF6
    @BradleySF6 Місяць тому +1

    Dine like a local.
    Great first video! Now, we have two great personalities on Japan by Food.

  • @MEGACAB59
    @MEGACAB59 Місяць тому

    Great job, Stephanie.
    Dine like a local.

  • @jada1230
    @jada1230 Місяць тому

    the last omakase course
    what’s name and address?

  • @carolinedoucet2100
    @carolinedoucet2100 Місяць тому

    Dine like a local! Great video 😊

  • @rifang.thamrin2727
    @rifang.thamrin2727 Місяць тому

    They say.. Dine like a local! So good!

  • @viffer94
    @viffer94 Місяць тому

    Hi Stephanie, congratulations and welcome to your new gig at JBF. This series will be good for anyone who’s a little apprehensive about exploring all the little nooks and crannies of Japan because they think their language skills won’t allow them to. Well done.

  • @caro-chan28
    @caro-chan28 Місяць тому

    Dine like a local ! Thanks Stephanie!

  • @EnVee215
    @EnVee215 Місяць тому

    The food looks delicious

  • @lianpaite8015
    @lianpaite8015 Місяць тому +1

    I used to watch Sizuka anderson, and she is great! You are as well Stephanie. Looking forware for more videos.

    • @JapanbyFood
      @JapanbyFood  Місяць тому

      Awesome! Thank you for your support 💕

  • @jenniroselurian6815
    @jenniroselurian6815 Місяць тому

    Relatable!

  • @YamhBoy
    @YamhBoy Місяць тому

    I like Stephanie it's only up from here I can see she has so much potential when she starts to become comfortable

  • @moarmont
    @moarmont Місяць тому

    Great first video! I really hope I can go this year. Dine like a local :)

  • @ynotegg
    @ynotegg Місяць тому

    Great video. Stephanie sounds like an Aussie or Kiwi. Looking forward to the next one 💯

  • @theresaong4862
    @theresaong4862 Місяць тому

    Dine like a Local ❤
    My first time to visit Japan this june 😊

  • @chill_kaiju
    @chill_kaiju Місяць тому

    Dine like a Local! Stephanie, you did great! ☺

  • @ianotoolevideo
    @ianotoolevideo Місяць тому

    Dine like a local. Love seeing beginner language tips in these videos as well :)

  • @williamkakimoto4404
    @williamkakimoto4404 Місяць тому

    Dine like a local!
    Great video.

  • @StevenLieu
    @StevenLieu Місяць тому

    Dine Like a Local. Great Video!

  • @Aliefian713
    @Aliefian713 17 днів тому

    Dine like a local.
    Love your accent and vibe. 🫰🏻

  • @_nihongo_jouzu_
    @_nihongo_jouzu_ Місяць тому

    Love her coat!

  • @heroofchaos5766
    @heroofchaos5766 Місяць тому

    Great job Steph! Dine like a local!

  • @shell512
    @shell512 Місяць тому

    Dine like a Local! My boyfriend and I will be in Tokyo for our first visit together in June 2024, and we would love to visit these restaurants🤞🏼We just subscribed!