How Master Sushi Chef Derek Wilcox Brought His Japanese Training to New York

How Master Sushi Chef Derek Wilcox Brought His Japanese Training to New York - Omakase

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Chef Derek Wilcox spent seven years learning expert sushi techniques in the kitchen of three Michelin-starred Kikunoi. He came back to New York to open Shoji at 69 Leonard, where he continues the traditions he learned in Japan.
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@user-px5mf1xm5h 5 жыл бұрын

Big respect for this guy , working with Japanese people is not easy at all especially for a foreigner. Working with Japanese chefs it's insanely difficult, normal people cannot do that. So much respect

@Tkenny35 5 жыл бұрын

On top of learning a whole new language and culture while trying to be the be the best and learning. Dedication.

@msweeklys9277 5 жыл бұрын

Kenny Tran i rate is Japanese vocabulary and pronunciation at a low 34/100, he will never speak the language perfectly

@Tkenny35 5 жыл бұрын

Max Weeks I rate your English vocabulary and pronunciation at a low 34/100, you will never speak the language perfectly

@msweeklys9277 5 жыл бұрын

Kenny Tran id take that to be honest, not my first language so therefore not too fussed about it. Im not going to be jejune or too obsequious to your opinion so I’m pretty happy my brother.

@msweeklys9277 5 жыл бұрын

Kenny Tran でもよー、てめえさんはよー、ちょっかい出せたと思っとるけれど最終的に爆笑させてもらったのはおいらやでー笑笑

@phd3333 4 жыл бұрын

This guy epitomizes humility but exudes confidence through knowledge and experience. This was a good lesson for me to have today. Thank you Derek. I hope I can come to your restaurant some day.

@Tan-qm3yq 3 жыл бұрын

That is the perfect balance in someone’s personality

@jraybay 2 жыл бұрын

@maxazzopardi7446 2 жыл бұрын

He does epitomize humidity.

@LegitArchitecture 2 жыл бұрын

The most confident and smartest people are often in awe of how little they know and matter

@maximilianbrunner1203 Жыл бұрын

Yeah humility Like saying he Works 6 days a week with 18 hours Work days

@user-iq5fh7or2s 3 жыл бұрын

"They told me 16 hour days, that was actually, not true" Oh so they were nice to you. "It was more than that"

@chandrahermawan9184 3 жыл бұрын

It was in that moment he knew...

@Saucisse_Praxis 3 жыл бұрын

One day in Japan is one entire week in Europe. Time seems so convoluted nowadays.

@phong1990puppy 4 жыл бұрын

man his English is so good for a japanese sushi chef.

@SaSa-zw6qp 4 жыл бұрын

true

@thatonelad7420 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah. its almost like he's from another country.

@adamixa5801 4 жыл бұрын

almost like he is white

@roymarshjiujitsu 4 жыл бұрын

@@adamixa5801 all white people speak English?

@joeljoanne8714 4 жыл бұрын

Sound like he is native english speaker....

@puyopop3085 5 жыл бұрын

Wow the dedication this guy has to of gone to a foreign country where he is already a complete outsider and then work 16 hours a day mastering his craft. This is impressive.

@MrHootiedean 5 жыл бұрын

I agree. I don't have that kind of discipline or patience.

@eatmyshorts2007 5 жыл бұрын

Totally impressive, another way to think about it is that millions of immigrants to the US work 16 hour days to achieve the american dream!

@adamli7168 5 жыл бұрын

For 10 years omg

@ThePowerline101 5 жыл бұрын

@@eatmyshorts2007 as berry pickers LOL!!! not even comparable

@animaladam5 5 жыл бұрын

MrHootiedean that’s why no one will remember your name...

@aR0ttenBANANA 5 жыл бұрын

Anyone who spends the time to become a sushi chef and does it well deserves some respect imo

@JPzizou 4 жыл бұрын

That goes for any profession

@joshwaterman5526 4 жыл бұрын

Jhovan very true

@aR0ttenBANANA 4 жыл бұрын

@@JPzizou yeah lol that's true.

@nofurtherwest3474 4 жыл бұрын

Why does it take so much time? Are they just trying to prove they can handle extreme hours?

@gameguild2396 4 жыл бұрын

@@nofurtherwest3474 well for sushi crafting manipulation of ingredients is incredibly important. Knowing how to cut certain fish, being able to make accurate and precise cuts even after working 12 hours, knowing ingredient prep and what fish is the best versus what is sub par. I do it as a hobby and there is so much that I cannot hope to achieve without proper guidance from somebody who lives and breathes the culture and has a backround funded on past culinary experts.

@someguy0089 3 жыл бұрын

American Me - I’m willing to work 12 hours a day and learn chef, please teach me. Japanese Chef - Oh, so you only want to work part time?!

@somerandomperson2533 3 жыл бұрын

@Callum Mcmonies by that, im sure he was trying to say something about respecting a higher ranking person than him, like whenever someone says "yes, Sergeant!"

@ayeeeck4512 4 жыл бұрын

This editing is goals for me. Such a smooth and immersive flow makes you watch the entire video.

@LaconianDrakon 4 жыл бұрын

Now that you point it out you made me realize. Thats how immersive it was.

@ayeeeck4512 4 жыл бұрын

@@LaconianDrakon haha seems like i got you hooked on to it... The whole video is like a slow high.

@Undomaranel 4 жыл бұрын

The editing mixed with that non stop slow moving cam is a magical combo.

@hindsightpov4218 5 жыл бұрын

He had to work 18 hour days, 6 days a week? Goodbye social life and everything else in life besides work. Brutal. You gotta love what you do to survive that.

@nikunjsardhara2701 5 жыл бұрын

Japanese are crazy workaholics I worked with them for a year.

@LeOrangePotato 5 жыл бұрын

Most Asian countries are like that. Once we're old enough to work, goodbye social life.

@valkyrie273 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a waste

@bigbang3881 5 жыл бұрын

@@valkyrie273 true

@_GunpowdertheGabite 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like slavery

@Iguanamoose 5 жыл бұрын

I was expecting an "irasshaimase" but he hit us with a "good evening" lmaooo

@Akelehimarenge 4 жыл бұрын

Dude you read my mind, i was thinking the same, irasshai irasshai if it was a takoyaki stall😁😁

@klentmedija5578 4 жыл бұрын

Just like peter griffin.😂😂😂

@wabdih 4 жыл бұрын

lol I was totally expecting a humble bow while he said something like that

@Country_Life_Japan 4 жыл бұрын

Dan Cui lol 😂

@abcdefghijklmn8935 4 жыл бұрын

Well, if it’s the chef who always says “good afternoon”, you dead

@peterlifula 4 жыл бұрын

Dude literally trained like a doctor to become a chef, that's dedication right there!

@mikell.6064 4 жыл бұрын

Chef: I work 18 hours a day. Japanese: buttt the day has 24 hours.

@centralprocessingunit2564 4 жыл бұрын

lol

@sagisdoodleverse9696 4 жыл бұрын

Workaholics

@bazingamaster3770 4 жыл бұрын

Mike Ll. heyy im japanese, currently learning sushi and fish cuisine and learned how to fillet a fish from mouth to tail when i was 10 and plan to also take my training to the states

@pandatobi5897 4 жыл бұрын

@@bazingamaster3770 ok.

@shellymills8105 4 жыл бұрын

Mr krabs is that you?

@lalakansai4165 4 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to say that even me, Japanese, wouldn’t work for 18 hrs a day 6 days a week, the efforts he made to creat something new in foreign culture should be absolutely respected, I am just so glad to see this video, bravo.

@jihad4realniz 4 жыл бұрын

Just want to ask cause im intrested in japanese Culture how much hours do you work in a day and what do japanese in there freetime? Cause for me as a German it Sounds people from Japan Just live to Work and that seems Like a Nightmare vor me Sorry for my Bad english

@lalakansai4165 4 жыл бұрын

jihad4realniz Hey I would like to say there are many kind of types in Japan, so really cannot say all Japanese lives just to work. Let’s divide three types, so there are ppl who are just so passionate about their jobs and yes working might be their purposes of lives. And also there are ppl who just have no choice( they do but they do not have ideas) and just work and trying to survive. Last there are ppl who has more passions or joys outside of work. And also what we do in our free time, the common ones are going out with you friends, going somewhere nice with your partner or even friends, maybe just sleeping all a day long. I’m still a student so idk what it will look like for me when I start working tho, this what I see and think.

@Osprey1994 4 жыл бұрын

@@jihad4realniz kzfaq.info/get/bejne/asyEpbKeqdiol4k.html There is a long version I suggest watching it if you're interested in what it's like working in Japan from the perspective of both a foreigner and a native. This is some of my favorite work by this channel.

@CpttCanada 4 жыл бұрын

@@lalakansai4165 That is how it is all over the world my friend.

@mr.m7791 4 жыл бұрын

@@Osprey1994 Mate, thank you very much for sharing that video. Provided some perspective on Japan that I've yet to see. Happy New Year to you!

@obby2001 4 жыл бұрын

You can even see the bags under his eyes. He ain't kidding about those work hours.

@bryanmartinez6600 4 жыл бұрын

Dude bags under eyes was normal in high school. Go to sleep at 4 wake up at 7 drink 3 redbulls and be jittery as hell like a crack junkie.

@zeroday7878 4 жыл бұрын

HERPY DERPEDY in high school?

@_knighted 4 жыл бұрын

yo tinyfin you’re in danger

@John-X 4 жыл бұрын

Now here's the real question though. Should this guy be classified as an *Ultimate Final-Form Weeaboo?*

@shirleybrown506 4 жыл бұрын

John Doe we do not speak about such discussions

@craigarnold323 4 жыл бұрын

As a fisherman who understands how a fishes environment effects how they taste I must say you did a great job of explaining that when discussing the eel, bravo.

@Gumbocinno 4 жыл бұрын

Literally the only single white guy in the entirety of existence, both in this universe and the multiverse who can run a Japanese restaurant and legitimately claim "Authentic Japanese Cuisine"

@knightstormbringer 4 жыл бұрын

I read that in Ramsey's voice in my head.

@kraizeekolours8311 4 жыл бұрын

now imagine him singing ya you got that gummy , gummy , gummy

@coolionesy 4 жыл бұрын

@@kraizeekolours8311 Its Yummy - Justin Bieber

@bazingamaster3770 4 жыл бұрын

Mike Ll. heyy im japanese, currently learning sushi and fish cuisine and learned how to fillet a fish from mouth to tail when i was 10 and plan to also take my training to the states

@wltrs_srtlw7349 4 жыл бұрын

O K be more cringe

@jump2142 5 жыл бұрын

The dedication is unreal, my respect to the chef.

@3rDiKai 5 жыл бұрын

Only a handful of Sushi Chefs have mastered the art of cutting hamo. You rarely see it in Sushiyas in the US. This man is truly a great skilled master of the craft.

@BluishHuntress 3 жыл бұрын

Because 90% of "sushi chefs" in the world aren't professionally trained. My uncle from the Philippines is a sushi chef even if he's not eaten sushi before he worked in the restaurant industry. And it's not that they make bad sushi, it's actually good as long as it's made hygienically, it's just not as great as those who were trained as sushi chefs.

@cashmoney3801 2 жыл бұрын

never been to us but in europa ya restaurants arent a thing

@greatwanna 3 жыл бұрын

As a Japanese, I confirm this guy is more Japanese than most of us.

@gibsonflyingv2820 2 жыл бұрын

Not even remotely. He clearly embodies the spirit of a sushi chef quite well. But he does not seem very Japanese to me.

@greatwanna 2 жыл бұрын

@@gibsonflyingv2820 Bro don't take it literally. I just said it to mean my highest respect and praise to the guy. He's went through things that many Japanese would give up. Not to mention the language and cultural barrier

@kookoo9235 2 жыл бұрын

@@greatwanna Is the sushi chef training that harsh?

@Bassetowner123 Жыл бұрын

@@kookoo9235 With Sushi its either right or not and it seems incredibly meticulous to prepare well.

@michaelorellana9303 Жыл бұрын

@greatwanna you’re not Japanese. Log off

@megamind7025 4 жыл бұрын

Chef Derek: "You dont wanna use kosher salt" Binging w/ Babish: "NANNIII"

@PauaP 3 жыл бұрын

@@AudreysKitchen A bit uncalled for fam.

@AudreysKitchen 3 жыл бұрын

@@PauaP eh just being honest. He's pretty knowledgeable about home cooking, but this is a guy who's committed his life to the perfection of his craft and it shows

@PauaP 3 жыл бұрын

@@AudreysKitchen Its a bit unjustified comparison though.

@StuninRub 3 жыл бұрын

@@AudreysKitchen Amateur is the wrong word, enthusiast is more appropriate.

@borami22 5 жыл бұрын

He doesn’t only deserve all sorts of respect for his cooking skills... but for his willingness, understanding and adapting to a totally different and very sensitive culture!!!

@calvin1959 5 жыл бұрын

I feel like Derek has much more of his story to tell and love how open he is to share his knowledge of the Japanese cuisine. You can tell by the way he speaks about the techniques of cutting through the bones of the eel to explaining how the eel is no like any other fish- while showing how different it’s innards are. It’s refreshing to see someone like him share the knowledge he’s gained in Japan.

@Luboman411 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, good for him! Breaking into traditional Japanese anything is very hard for a foreigner--lots of Japanese masters are cloistered and want to keep it 'in the family' so to speak. But to endure the cultural and work-related hazing (because it truly is low-level hazing) for 7 years is mighty impressive. That must be one of the most difficult jobs out there--especially psychologically.

@bbbooij 4 жыл бұрын

I love to see the passion in his eyes in the very last shot, which is exactly why he sacrefices so much, and keeps doing it

@SuperElsalvadoreno 5 жыл бұрын

I think this is one of my favorite episodes. You can tell how passionate he is about his craft and the respect he has for the Japanese culture. Truly and amazing chef

@ebz3001 4 жыл бұрын

respect. Especially the part where he says "the language barrier kept me from realizing i was getting my ass chewed out, hardcore, in Japanese... and maybe that's why i lasted so long... So after 7 years of learning..." .... does it even matter what he says after that? Hah, so much respect.

@lucaronconi996 4 жыл бұрын

Man... this just inspired me so much! It's been a rough couple of months because of personal reasons and i've really let myself go... not studying or exercising at all, haven't went outside my house for 2 months! Seeing this guy and the passion that he has has just motivated me to get back the life that i had

@NealX_Gaming 3 жыл бұрын

This guy's a rare breed, no question.

@johnathoncastro 5 жыл бұрын

This was awesome. That guy has true dedication!

@panathasg13 5 жыл бұрын

This guy is a legend for me. Learned Japanese, went there on the best restaurants to learn. This is dedication

@Meteo_sauce 4 жыл бұрын

See the eye bags he has. Mad respect for his hard work

@bioches 4 жыл бұрын

GOD๛Mᴇᴛᴇᴏ真神 too busy looking at the beautiful food

@eugenelim1436 4 жыл бұрын

Loved that he's picked up the importance of introducing each dish and the origins of each key ingredient. In Japan that's really important - "this fish is from that place, etc"

@countryballs2005 5 жыл бұрын

currently studying overseas in japan and working as a part timer in japanese restaurant as kitchen staff kinda felt what he's been through! otsukaresamadeshita!

@Bruh-el9js 4 жыл бұрын

nobody: me at 3AM: 5:13

@Aggressive_Splooge 4 жыл бұрын

Lmaoo

@mr.q337 4 жыл бұрын

Bruh

@cornyboi4434 4 жыл бұрын

Beating the tentacle

@mrmusic1931 4 жыл бұрын

Hahahahahahahaha!!

@evieinfinite 4 жыл бұрын

_o k a y_

@Maseko66 3 жыл бұрын

I love this chef... such heart and discipline involved with every word he uses to express his craft.

@noreply-mp 2 жыл бұрын

The experience he must have for working for so long in Japan come across as immense. His passion for Japanese techniques just oozes from this video

@thugitz1990 4 жыл бұрын

That workload. and the joy on his face. When we all find our calling i hope to know what it feels like to be utterly spent and gloriously satisfied

@ryutarosekino7689 3 жыл бұрын

1:42 It may only be me but when he says "not alive" instead of "dead" and stumbles on it, I think it shows respect towards the fish.

@mandymaharaj2010 3 жыл бұрын

One of the calmest most interesting and knowledgeable chefs wow. Such dedication and skill!

@tiefblau2780 2 жыл бұрын

There is a huge respect for ppl of a different country to go and learn the arts and craft ways of another country until the end. My heart feels warm

@fongbrandon 5 жыл бұрын

After watching so many episodes I have such a new respect for sushi. So simple but the most difficult thing to master.

@Mjansen77 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love his dedication to his craft. He could take the easy way out and not many would be the wiser, but he'd know and that is not who he is. Dont know him, but I am proud of him!

@darthgandalf9485 4 жыл бұрын

its kinda like a massage, hits the fish like he wants him to die twice

@kungfungify 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao!!!

@dreaz2868 4 жыл бұрын

The very fact that this man thanked his mentors and gave the assurance that he would pass down the skill speaks volumes to me

@life_sized 5 жыл бұрын

What an achievement. I would love to give this man a medal for his duty to craft.

@thereissomecoolstuff 5 жыл бұрын

100% FREAKING AWESOME. THESE ARE THE BEST EATER VIDEOS THEY PRODUCE THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

@chiguazo 4 жыл бұрын

the training sounds almost like a a navy seal training, 90% of the guys quit on the second week. Wow much respect for this guy, after all he went through still sounds humble and amiable.

@alan__6453 3 жыл бұрын

I love this episode, great editing and much respect to the chef. His dedication and skill is incredible, but he is humble about the work it took to get to where he is today.

@miggybyte 5 жыл бұрын

Wow. Just wow. The Japanese have this pure dedication in everything they do and the chef has adapted to it. 👏🏽

@benzuckerman 4 жыл бұрын

Fascinating. This is what KZfaq is all about! Subscribed.

@kazuki3639 2 жыл бұрын

Big respect to he’s tremendous amount passion and ambition. Anybody can be somebody as long as you have what it takes and he showed us that!!

@dasboy25 4 жыл бұрын

I truly respect someone that can train for years on a single craft. It’s honestly amazing!

@Berryterriblestuff 4 жыл бұрын

He speaks Japanese really well for someone who's been there for 7 years. 18 hour work days plus learning Japanese to that level? I don't think he believes in sleep. Much respect for him.

@SNARLex 3 жыл бұрын

Immersion

@slaiyfershin 2 жыл бұрын

It's....really basic.

@w1z4rd9 2 жыл бұрын

@@slaiyfershin Yeah basic my A.

@sentryward8744 4 жыл бұрын

beat it with a stick "its almost like when you give someone a massage, a deep massage" ya pretty deep

@bryanmartinez6600 4 жыл бұрын

Ya it's been a few months since I've given a massage with a bat.

@Trevlee74 4 жыл бұрын

Skill. Discipline. Effort. Precision. The reasons I admire Japanese sushi and cooking above all others. It soothes my brain.

@jjomsky7946 2 жыл бұрын

Chef, I am so impressed with your determination and ability to overcome the insane demands of learning to be a Master Sushi Chef in Japan. Amazing and extraordinary!

@gorillachilla 3 жыл бұрын

notice this guy how he moves, talks and handles the produce like a real master

@sweetbeeluvera1450 4 жыл бұрын

I wanted to be a chef growing up and I did work in restaurants but never the level where these guys are! I'm totally impressed!

@dedsec69 4 жыл бұрын

4:11 what he said is really true, im a commis chef myself... whenever you work in a new kitchen or environment the first few months really kick you hard, after time passed and you start seeing the beauty in your workplace, you really would start taking more responsibility than usual by volunteering yourself into.

@mhiproductions9045 3 жыл бұрын

I know that not everyone who is a "foodie" is interested the preparation of seafood (i.e. filleting) but I absolute love watching this type of stuff, it really gives you a feel for how much work and effort that goes into the creation of what comes out as the final dish.

@prathification 5 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, what amazing dedication, hats off. Funny thing is I'm so used to watching this series with subtitles that it felt a little strange to fully understand the Chef speaking at first haha

@kurt2rsenjazz 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Eater! This chef is awesome

@CrimFerret 4 жыл бұрын

You can see the way he moves when he's preparing the seafood. There's no rushing and no wasted movement and you know he does it exactly that way every time.

@Zerosky777 4 жыл бұрын

Hats off to Mr Wilcox! His passionate for Japanese cuisine speaks volumes in his cooking!

@Squats4Days5541 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Loving these type of videos! You have to really love it, even if I wanted to quit, I wouldn't be able to quit.

@ferretmommy44 4 жыл бұрын

I wish I had his drive and motivation holy crap that’s amazing.

@uumuu 4 жыл бұрын

I could listen to this guy talk all day, he's so chill yet so knowledgeable.

@Marin-om5bo Жыл бұрын

This is beautiful. I work with a chef in Germany and he sent me this video to watch it. Chef Derek is his friend, and as he was telling me about Derek's story before watching the video, everything makes more sense and is really interesting to watch.

@matthewedwards7172 5 жыл бұрын

WOW!!!! I WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE OF DEREK, THAT WAS AWESOME, 💯👍

@randyschwaggins 3 жыл бұрын

If most Americans had this guys attitude and humility the country and the world would be comprehensively better

@lsunationalchamps08 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing but respect for this guy! Takes a strong person mentally to have the kind of discipline

@richiestickleiii5444 2 жыл бұрын

This was by far my favorite episode. Interesting to compare the two cultures

@joewelsh4714 4 жыл бұрын

Chef Derek, you are quite the inspiration. Your passion for what you do is amazing. Passion is the driving force for excellence.

@JohnQuach 5 жыл бұрын

I hope this series never ends, this series is so awesome!

@sepskifahrer9217 2 жыл бұрын

his smile at the end expresses more than a thousand words

@LhotseMS 4 жыл бұрын

The depth and structure of insights that this guys provides is amazing.

@pseudochef07 5 жыл бұрын

I love this series!

@l-wolverine2211 4 жыл бұрын

Cooking is like Martial Arts. The more committed you are, the better you become. No matter where you come from, or what your background is, as long as you have a drive to become the best that you can be, anything is possible. Domo Arigato!!! 🇺🇸🇯🇵

@johnheaney6383 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your talents, professionalism and humility. Wonderful to listen to you educate without being condescending.

@DarthVader2017 3 жыл бұрын

I have so much respect for this chef & the dedication he has 🤙

@doggieGZ 5 жыл бұрын

Ate at his restaurant about a year ago. It was probably the most authentic and eclectic sushi experience I've had in New York. Would absolutely go back.

@morningcoffee2471 4 жыл бұрын

“I kinda couldn’t quit even if I wanted to” It just shows how when one has nothing left to lose and no other choice but to press on, then success follows.

@mackeejack6731 3 жыл бұрын

It shows that some people have differently wired brains. That's it.

@jackzhu2443 4 жыл бұрын

Truly a man with iron heart. Respect, respect & respect to you, Master Chef Derek

@akbar41 4 жыл бұрын

Lots of respect here for a man so dedicated to his craft. I'm sure his diners reap the rewards.

@Bunso-jo7tj 4 жыл бұрын

While back in a America at a Japanese restaurant: Chef: you white man, you know nothing about sushi. Derek: hold my Asahi...

@daveelzacky9987 4 жыл бұрын

This got me rolling 🤣

@wltrs_srtlw7349 4 жыл бұрын

Bunso 1904 “only asians can make asian food” goes to italian restraunt with kitchen staffed with mexicans. State of america.

@Bunso-jo7tj 4 жыл бұрын

☝️ Did not get the joke. Please refrain from commenting ✌

@degeneratewithasideoftidep6795 4 жыл бұрын

Wltrs _srtlW Yo, did you get the joke or nah?

@Lauramussss 4 жыл бұрын

"its sort of like a deep massage" as he beats up the octopus hahaha

@verakasmira1999 4 жыл бұрын

Highly respect to the chef!! He choose the authentic japanese cuisine, which is really hard to study and he learn it really hard in Japan and mastered it. The studying must be really tough!

@Manuel-jy8ih 3 жыл бұрын

Im a chef and ran a hotel by myself and its quite hard to impress me but that guy is really a next level expert . I have huge respect for his devotion for sushi . He is a freak in the best way

@nguyenucan8488 4 жыл бұрын

this guy is amazing, a very first foreigner chef who has the whole japanese culture blood running in his vein that I've ever seen, thanks Eater

@gorilla615 4 жыл бұрын

was skeptical about this dude at the start of the video. I was wrong, much respect for this guy. He adapted another culture's cuisine and did NOT "make it his own"

@machinegunpreacher2469 4 жыл бұрын

You can tell he's used to speaking to natives in Japan when he stops himself from saying "it's dead" and changes it to "not alive." Gotta love it. I could watch this video a hundred times. I've been catching, cutting and cooking seafood since I could walk yet I find his knifework mesmerizing.

@efryblanc7292 4 жыл бұрын

What a great story to be shared, such dedication and determination to be a sushi chef in one of the most difficult place to live as a foreigner... Hats off to you Derek, you are just great and awesome, many fortune in the future

@dganet 5 жыл бұрын

OMG WOW, never thought I'd see a Western chef in this series. This man is DEDICATED & PASSIONATE. OK, who's going to pay for me to fly from Ireland to eat in his restaurant? Seriously EATER, I'll give u an impartial review 👍😘😁

@miguelhernandez-no5fx 4 жыл бұрын

Top of the morning.

@randomated4110 4 жыл бұрын

@@miguelhernandez-no5fx calm down lad