12 Course LUXURY JAPANESE Kaiseki Feast at 500-YEAR-OLD Hotel (Ryokan Review)

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Asaba Ryokan is located in Izu, Shuzenji, and has a 500 year history. I stayed 1 night, but this was definitely the highlight of my trip to Japan. This is one of the best Onsen in Japan
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@sonny9054 Жыл бұрын

Wow this ryokan is legit. I am a local, but this vid blew my mind. Shirako as a starter is probably decadent enough, but man, then Ku-e? This is a catch so rare that goes onto the market and you would be extremely lucky to find a restaurant that can source this in the first place. Not to mention it’s REALLY expensive. Then there is the female Snow Crab. This is what we call Kobako Gani, which loosely translates to “crab jewelry box”. Because of the effort, time and skill of the chef that is required to prepare this dish, we only use this technique for the very best crabs sourced from the Sea of Japan. And this is one of the finest examples. I actually would not recommend you to try this dish, simply because it is SUPER expensive. There are a lot of Kaiseki restaurants in Japan where they show you a fancy looking/sounding menu, but actually don’t use much of the expensive ingredients. It’s not just the tourists, but we locals often fall into that trap as well. And that’s why I am saying that this ryokan stands out for me. Thanks to Mikey for showing us the best of Japan.

@jacijoyce2685 Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for giving us this added information on a spectacular food culture. Hugely appreciated~I'm half way through wondering when Mikey gets hungry again tho!!!!!

@TheCraftinator Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the insight. In regards to the Ryokan I think it is also on the pretty expensive side. I checked and the cheapest room was about $500 per night for two. With the more expensive ones going for over a thousand. I have never been to Japan (yet!) but I'd guess that this is already one of the more expensive options. What do you think?

@sonny9054 Жыл бұрын

@@TheCraftinator san Yes, I would say this is definitely high end. Here in Japan, these ryokan’s are meant to be a once in a lifetime experience. I’ve personally never been to one of these places. Sure, I have had opportunities to stay at some moderate establishments, but most of them lacked substance. Having said that, some of the new onsen=hot spring ryokans offers great meals and super ambience. Research is key. Guide books tend to stick with places where they have a long history, but that doesn’t exactly translate to good value for money. Nevertheless, if you have cash to burn a hole in your pocket, Mikey’s choice is an absolute winner.

@Feljo Жыл бұрын

@@TheCraftinator i checked and some rooms are up to 2k usd, may depend a lot on the dates too. I spent a night on a Ryokan in Kioto in October and it was like 350 usd, amazing place and food, but not near as high end as this. Still was an amazing experience.

@SL-fz3ex Жыл бұрын

@@TheCraftinator I live in resort town of Mexico and 1 room will easily cost over$500 per night, without food and you have to pay extra for expensive mediocre food which ends up way more than ryokans. My husband (Mexican) fell in love with ryokan culture when first visited Japan and he said its well worth the money, compare to what he is used to in fancy resorts around the world.

@AmericanBacon. Жыл бұрын

It's been a lifelong dream to visit Japan, I hope someday I can visit and on multiple occasions throughout my life, I love everything about their culture, the language, the food, and of course the people!!

@Mimito5 Жыл бұрын

I feel the same!

@promofe16 Жыл бұрын

Mike when tasting anything delicious: It has such a great umami flavor.

@brunolima7402 Жыл бұрын

Wouldn't mind to wake up to that pleasant waterfall and pond everyday. Food looked amazing. Some people idolatrize Japan for its futuristic cyberpunk style cities. I idolatrize Japan for this and how these places work in perfect communion with nature. Thanks for the video, Mike.

@sonny9054 Жыл бұрын

Lesser known? From a foreign tourist perspective, may be yes. But for us Japanese nationals, Shuzenji is one of our top places we would want to go. And this ryokan is definitely high end!

@peko7446 Жыл бұрын

I'm a tourist and I've heard of the place. It's true though that most tourists won't have heard of it unless they're interested in onsens. Would love to stay where Mike did, but it's above my price bracket. One day.

@sharebear421 Жыл бұрын

Most of his viewers aren’t Japanese nationals

@sonny9054 Жыл бұрын

@@peko7446 san Same here actually.

@cee_el Жыл бұрын

Thought the same!

@akoo5053 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for commenting sonny

@simplydaviddang Жыл бұрын

The pine needle on the coaster is a perfect reprentation of japanese mindset. Minimal yet so efficient haha

@AlyssAdara Жыл бұрын

The pine needle blow my mind, so much atention to the detail, i love japanese culture.

@reddahlia35 Жыл бұрын

Oh, wow, that hotel is really beautiful! The pond, the waterfall, and the food is so breathtaking! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

@SkittzFola1 Жыл бұрын

literally refreshed your page just to know theres a video to watch and there is! thakns for always keeping me company when i eat alone after work Mike!

@enjoycamping7507 Жыл бұрын

What wonderful food culture! Japanese food is Perfectly Elegantly . I would love to visit Japan & enjoy the food culture:)

@Ah-channel0v0 Жыл бұрын

I am Japanese. 🇯🇵😊I want people all over the world to know more about Japanese food and culture.👍🎍🍱

@sabresswords Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing video man. I was in awe the whole time.

@UsernamesForDummies Жыл бұрын

Squid sashimi might be my favourite sushi style dish. As a typical westerner, I was not keen on trying raw squid but once I did, I didn’t want the plate to end. Goes to show that sometimes trying something new can be extremely rewarding. Since then I have tried lot of things that I thought were disgusting. What’s the worst that could happen?!? It’s not going to kill me. I might have to chase it down with a sip of my drink, but at least I’ve tried it.

@nowgaku Жыл бұрын

Back to reality, That says everything. Ryokan always leads you to another world.

@enezduplessis1482 Жыл бұрын

Your videos have helped me introduce my family to foreign flavours!! We are from South Africa, obit even having KBBQ would be seen as different or strange😢 Your reviews on the different foods and ingredients has helped expand my family’s food culture

@leigh459 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful scenery and the food looks amazing.

@Hawaiian80882 Жыл бұрын

My mouth watering the whole time...Mahalo's for this awesome post bro!

@1NOTTOOOLD Жыл бұрын

So nice to see a video where we get to see the sites with you. Beautiful location Miss those.

@Taijifufu Жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning. And those shitakes looked amazing, I didn't even recognize them at first thinking they were some kind of bun because they looked too perfect.

@neillepps1965 Жыл бұрын

Amazing!!! A Definate must do!! Thank You Mikey!

@ChinaDollTravels Жыл бұрын

3:25 that place is beautiful 😻 with a waterfall and koi pond

@plynwow Жыл бұрын

So, green ume is a Japanese green plum. Fairly sweet and refreshingly tart in it's fruit form, I imagine the juice is even more enjoyable!

@FlavorofMind Жыл бұрын

Love the taste of ume! It's unique in the best way...

@vickihandel3620 Жыл бұрын

TY for your awesome review of the area and meals ! I can’t travel but thanks to you , I get to pretend I have enjoyed it with you

@UsernamesForDummies Жыл бұрын

Same. Can’t travel anymore either and am living vicariously through people like Mikey.

@nix_l Жыл бұрын

Your video makes me miss Japan so much!

@gisannramharack6332 Жыл бұрын

Great video Mikey. Watching from Trinidad and Tobago. Nice content

@AL-ws5yi Жыл бұрын

Once again everything looks yummy😋

@amberford5658 Жыл бұрын

The Japanese food looked incredible. Thank you so much💗

@brokenredflag Жыл бұрын

For the first time i think ever i wish i was a famous food critic. Lolo what an expirience. Love your chanel!! God bless

@MasterGriff1 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff, Mike. One of my must go places!

@cherifoster1114 Жыл бұрын

Chickeny?LOL...😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

@CrimFerret Жыл бұрын

I'd just be sitting down on the dock watching the koi most of the time I think. What a beautiful spot.

@pesky-media Жыл бұрын

Word of the day: ‘Snappy’….I love when you learn new words! Drink!

@kiyoshitakeda452 Жыл бұрын

A winner vlog. today. Seriously enjoyed the ambience and food. For indepth exposure to local foods kaiseki is the best. Thank you enjoyed.

@sheilaathay2034 Жыл бұрын

Yummy video Mike!💖thanks!

@katrinavillanueva8091 Жыл бұрын

Yum. Seafood. The snacks look very good. It looks like you fed the koi really fancy people bread.

@katrinavillanueva8091 Жыл бұрын

Yay! : )

@eeo4949 Жыл бұрын

The best known onsen town is beppu! Hope you can visit my grandma’s hometown Beppu some day! Next time!!!! The whole town is steaming from natural onsen!

@jayaniceday3602 Жыл бұрын

That dinner looked amazing but I really want that breakfast.

@kdwhitty Жыл бұрын

That food looks great

@cookiekirkland8689 Жыл бұрын

Mickey this is one of the best places you've visited. I could feel the Zen thru my cell. The food was exceptional and looked absolutely delicious. And it was nice to see u dressed in traditional style. Great job🤗♥️🙆‍♀️

@thrice87 Жыл бұрын

Mmm this fish is snappy. This eel is snappy. This chicken is snappy. This pudding is snappy.

@user-qi8bk7wq7c Жыл бұрын

日本に来ていただきありがとうございます🍚thank you❤️

@tommanning7337 Жыл бұрын

This video is BADASS!!!!!! 👍🏻👍🏻🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@FlavorofMind Жыл бұрын

Dang, one of my fav videos that you've done in awhile Mike... absolutely baller meal, and I would so love to be relaxing in that peaceful setting. Way to get after it my man!

@enniling3883 Жыл бұрын

Always looks like just woke up 😂 thank you for keeping up with us lol

@MrKmoconne Жыл бұрын

I would like to see Mike try out the many Mom and Pop restaurants in Japan that have Chinese immigrant roots. There are many You Tube videos featuring these places. I think he would be fascinated how Chinese dishes have been adjusted to Japanese taste buds.

@FlavorofMind Жыл бұрын

I would love watching him check out those places. The intersection of food cultures is where so much tasty stuff goes down! 😅

@nish221100 Жыл бұрын

Actually, Mikey has visited both Kobe and Yokohama.

@nish221100 Жыл бұрын

@@FlavorofMind True. Much (Most?) of Japanese food is actually from that.

@FlavorofMind Жыл бұрын

@nish221100 that's gotta be the case... wish I was a little more well versed in Japanese food, but there's no doubt that a lot of East Asian food traditions have heavily influenced one another. This talk is making me hungry 🤣

@Intranetusa Жыл бұрын

That is really common. Foods like ramen, gyoza/jaozi, pork buns, chashu, etc are all foods of Chinese origin/immigrant influence and I'm pretty sure Mike have tried at least some of them while in Japan. One of his videos is about eating a giant gyoza dumpling in Tokyo.

@sarahnuge0503 Жыл бұрын

this is gorgeous!!! what a dream

@hellochickennuggets5894 Жыл бұрын

Video starts at 2:06

@MindofUhuru Жыл бұрын

Great video Mike!

@ForeverChanged7 Жыл бұрын

This was a great video. I want to go to a Ryokan. Thank you Mike. The entire property you showed was just sooo Zen.❤️

@MaskedRiderChris Жыл бұрын

Argh, Mike, yer killin' me, here! Someday I will return to Japan and if I can experience a proper ryokan, then I'll do it!

@rosafitzgerald4163 Жыл бұрын

Hey!!!! I love your show 🤓🤓🤓🤓, I would like more information on the snacks from Japan 😊😊😊😊😊, I would like to try it

@shannonm6423 Жыл бұрын

Looks like your in food heaven! ❤️

@selenazc Жыл бұрын

this is my husband and I bucket list places to go !

@MrGessi-px4sm Жыл бұрын

Yummy A real restaurant that serves real food

@FireDemonessJaganshi Жыл бұрын

Didn’t even watch the video yet but this is the first time I’ve seen Sakuraco promo! I’ve been a subscriber since their first month! ❤

@SonicHedgehog1991 Жыл бұрын

Love how Mike shakes his head every time he takes a bite out of something.

@fredericasteller8939 Жыл бұрын

That is so cool and beautiful!

@jamescameron1861 Жыл бұрын

Honestly salivating watching this. Beautifully presented food, with all aspects considered (including the location)

@WHITEYBHOY2 Жыл бұрын

James Bumlick

@nish221100 Жыл бұрын

The typical thing is to put the radish on the fish and eat it. (so you don't get meat in the radish). Also most people put a bit of soy sauce on the fish.

@rodw4057 8 ай бұрын

Wow! They are so respectful! Bowing when he left at 18:46.

@vishyav Жыл бұрын

Going to try a kaiseki meal soon 😊

@nish221100 Жыл бұрын

Niigata is somewhat far from Tokyo. There are closer places like Hakone and Nikko which have onsen ryokan. Definitely worth it if you are visiting Japan.

@Pixlanta Жыл бұрын

Happy Chinese new year 🎉❤

@DLFH Жыл бұрын

Wow that meal looked insanely amazing!! This will have to be on my must travel list, and great to see you out exploring again.

@penniesmith5078 Жыл бұрын

This is so beautiful

@thomasbernecky2078 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful place.

@FlavorofMind Жыл бұрын

100%... now I wanna go!

@masodior8076 Жыл бұрын

amazing video amazing culture and food

@mvccarlos Жыл бұрын

You’re so lucky to have experienced that.

@peacelizard Жыл бұрын

That looks super cool. I don't think I'd like to always be kneeling on the floor but I'd like that more traditional experience at least once. I don't think my knees could handle more than that haha

@mln7771 Жыл бұрын

The best food/travel video so far. Thank you for sharing it with us. The culture of Japan shines through in those seemingly simple yet masterfully prepared dishes.

@vuongn2318 Жыл бұрын

You’ve never seen Best Ever Food Review. That channel makes Mikey look like an amateur. Basically on Ken Domick’s level.

@andre.westcoastbestcoast Жыл бұрын

Looks good, I want to go !!

@gailsfoodandstuff Жыл бұрын

wow, just starting the video, but you have made it! wow!

@evelynr3639 Жыл бұрын

Happy new year

@UltimateGamerCC Жыл бұрын

beautiful place, with a feast to boot, what more can you desire? XD

@Elda_Reid Жыл бұрын

as much as I love the video and would love to stay here someday I can't help. but continuously think "mikey is def still very hungry" lol

@Emily-bd5rb Жыл бұрын

OMG IM EARLY!! I love you Mike!!!

@varnlestoff Жыл бұрын

I guess Bokksu isn't doing as well these days since Sakuraco and Tokyotreat took over.

@midoritea4413 Жыл бұрын

Planning a trip to Japan for October! Thank you for this video! My mom really wants to visit a ryokan while we visit.

@msanguanini Жыл бұрын

Great food trip

@Waywren Жыл бұрын

oh that's just so beautiful. Exquisite.

@melaniewagner8689 Жыл бұрын

Pronunciation is neegata

@tablescissors67 Жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to eat with you, sir ~

@MilkByCow Жыл бұрын

Wow. Didn’t realize I was zenning-out by proxy with Mike relaxing with the green tea, until the scene cut and the music changed to upbeat and I was like “whoa oh yeah, right. I exist in the modern world 😑”

@diefluse Жыл бұрын

Perfect setting for a detective connan episode

@hydroacorn8109 Жыл бұрын

Hey what’s up Mr Chen I’m wondering if or when will be the next time you check out houston or Katy Asian town. Love your videos BTW

@neggy2926 Жыл бұрын

Glad mike overcome the "No raw food" thing he had!

@easyt6113 Жыл бұрын

London calling keep up t he good work

@fredericasteller8939 Жыл бұрын

Interesting snacks!

@AdmiralVolca Жыл бұрын

one stay must be over 5man yen. so luxurious ryokan.

@pjpororo323 Жыл бұрын

Hey Mikey, would you share which room did you book particularly, and if the room comes with the kaiseiki? Its really fancy

@MargielaTheCat Жыл бұрын

Never been this early 😂

@Sepricotaku Жыл бұрын

Going in March finally, Ryokan I don't know which or where is on my list, I have 3 weeks during the second week I am forgoing my hotel for a couple nights to stay at one of these.

@benjaminhsu6961 Жыл бұрын

Mike. Love your videos and adventures. Been watching for awhile. Lately though…… I have one recommendation. You are using the word umami way too much 😂. To the point the Marines in my squad uses it as a drinking game. Mike says umami? Chug a beer! More detail in to what you are tasting please. Essence, salt/sweet/sour/bitter. Umami is a word. But I feel with your travel experience you should use other words to give your viewer more detail.

@kennycarder2211 Жыл бұрын

That looks awesome mike , you think my white personal could go there, thanks in advance

@u-arts Жыл бұрын

Definitely,but you have to get used to the different textures and tastes cause, like traditional meals are not for everyone, haha.

@hojackborseman7638 Жыл бұрын

Man I would love to see Mikey on Trash Taste

@ellenbspiegel Жыл бұрын

OMG that looked amazing! How much was the dinner?

@RJdance0017 Жыл бұрын

Hey Mikey Just wanted to say thanks for your videos, especially your Seoul videos as they've helped make my trip there fenomenal. I'm currently eating cuttlefish in the cuttlefish alley BC of your recommendation.

@rodw4057 8 ай бұрын

He says Persimmon in a weird way! Lol! As long as he liked it!