You gotta do an Australian food tier list now

Definitely need a second video because there are a lot more foods you need to rate: Takoyaki, gyoza, unagi, miso soup, curry, korokke, and what about desserts? Awesome video 👍

03:00 LETS GO! 03:01 Endamame / Magic Beans when you have too much to drink 04:26 Fugu / Mrs. Puff 06:15 Gyudon / Beef Bowl 07:28 Gyutan / Ox Tongue 08:41 Karage / DFC Finger licking good 09:12 Katsudon / Pork Bowl 09:46 Kushikatsu / Deep Fry Skewer 10:50 Nabe / Hot Pot 11:33 Nato / YUP, THIS IS THE Fermented Soy Beans 12:58 Okonimiyaki / BIG Pancake with Toppings 14:13 Omurice / Rice inside scrambled egg with ketchup simple called "Over Engineered Omelette" 15:08 Onigiri / Rice Balls, yes rice has balls very convinient 16:53 Ramen / Japan's Common Noods 18:48 Shogayaki / Ginger Pork 19:25 Soba / Buckwheat Noodle 20:09 Tempura / Deep Fry Vegies and Meat (here I taught Tempura is only SHRIMP) 21:27 Udon / THICK NOODs 22:18 Yakiniku / Grilled/Cooked Meat Japanese Version 23:35 Yakisoba / Fried Soy Noodle The festival go-to food 24:13 Yakitori / Skewered Meat, not the kushikatsu kind

Joey: "GODLIKE" *proceeds to put said item to B-tier*

japanese food does indeed go exquisitely hard

Just noticing you're really leaning into the Karen thing with that hair cut.

Tier list for common Japanese snacks/desserts next please (although some with western influence, but still popular in Japan or Japan made it its own version): ex. castella, baumkuchen, mochi, daifuku, dango, sakura-mochi, warabimochi, taiyaki, dorayaki, piyoko, TokyoBanana, Kitkats, etc)

I had a bowl of grilled Eel in the fish market in Ohsaka. Sometimes I'll stare into the distance thinking back "god that sh*t slapped".

It can be pretty expensive, but a good unagi-don is godlike Also, Okonomiyaki is amazing and I'm so sad it's not more available in the states. It and yakisoba are some of my favorite summer time street foods

In English we still call it edamame, it's written on store packaging and everything (at least in the US). But they are soy beans, so you could say that as well.

I personally love Japanese curry, it like the best part of stew and curry came together and made magic ✨️... im surprised it never on lists like this, it totally worth a try of anyone hasn't try it

I'm glad Okonomiyaki ended up in your S tier. I was never a fan of cabbage but ever since i made okonomiyaki at home, i've been in love with it. Obviously the sauces on top help with the taste a lot but even on it's own it's great in flavour and texture.

aww hell yeah, food tier lists always make my day

I would love to know the demographics of Joey’s viewers with how often he calls us all ‘my boys’ 😂

Went to Japan with my family on a packaged tour, but we did tons of stuff, and my mom (who usually dislikes food outside of Vietnam) cleans her plate every meal and want to make some of the dishes back home. Hopefully we can visit Japan again some time in the future and hit up other places.

i tried natto for the first time 2 years ago. and i have to say, that's one of the most misunderstood food in the world. the testure is no more "disgusting" than hot cheese on a pizza slice. the taste when nothing's added is kinda bland with a hint of bitterness. but usually they come with special soy souce and other stuff that makes them taste awesome. i now get cravings from time to time and have to make a 2.5 hour round trip to a japanese grocer to get pre-packaged ones.

I am shocked and appalled that you forgot about the best edible thing Japan has to offer, Bee Larvae.

Watching food tier list at 2AM. Now I'm hungry. 🤤🤤🤤

Didn't see this here, but my favorite from what I've tried so far, which admittedly is a limited selection- takoyaki. Not on its own, I think its great for chilling with friends for drinks. I live in the South US though, it's very difficult to find authentic Japanese food here, and the places I do know are either very expensive or have a limited selection. Thankfully, takoyaki is not something that's missing from those menus.

Love the video and keep up the great work joey

A someone who lived in Japan for a total of 2 years over 3 stays in 5 years, I actually agree with most of this. Natto I had to warm up to, but it grew on me, and now I would put it in C. If we include all the varieties of ramen you can often get at ramen shops like tantanmen, I'd put it in A tier. I completely agree tsukemen is better, absolute S tier, but ramen is still f-ing delicious, and I love how many varieties there are. You could eat ramen everyday for a year in Tokyo, without having to eat the exact same type of ramen twice. Nabe is an easy S tier for me, as are yakitori, and one food that wasn't on here, Oden. Katsudon and Yakisoba would be A tier for me, just like gyutan and yakiniku. I also would put both tempura and soba in C. I agree that tempura can be very basic in flavor, but I still like it and I had some pretty amazing tempura as well. Soba for me is always solid, never bad, but also never great. Idk if I just never had realy amazing soba, or if it's just not my taste, but I always feel like it's a bit boring. Sushi/Sashimi would "only" be an A, considering the diferance in quality between expensive and cheap ones. Lastly, another food you didn't mention that is one of my absolute favorite comfort foods is Oyakodon, another A tier.

I just ate. Joey is gonna make me hungry again

Hey Joey, in addition to a more expanded upon and in depth list covering more japanese foods I would love to see a follow up video showing where the best places to get some of these foods are. Can be specific locations or like what you did with Ramen, just stating what to look for. Planning a trip to Japan next year and would love a guide like this

You should do a Japanese Dessert tier list!

Fabulous video, Joseph!

natto is definitely not for everybody but if you manage to acquire the taste, it is indeed god-tier

more food content please this was really enjoyable man

Please make a part 2! There's such a large variety of Japanese food out there that I think would be worth covering. Or maybe do a snack/dessert/drink version? Mochi, dango, manju, daifuku, etc. are all great

this is an After Dark concept that I'd LOVE to watch (if done right)

Man I dunno about that hot take on ramen! My last visit to Tokyo, I went to 3 tsukemen and 3 ramen places all very highly ranked by Japanese (Tabelog & ramendb), and my take away was that at the highest levels, ramen had much more variety, creativity, and depth to their broths. The tsukemen were good, but they were all quite similar to each other. I feel like it's still a relatively new dish that's still learning to develop its own personality.

I'm actually going to Japan in a couple of weeks, so this video is perfect for me to know what foods to look for, so thank you!

That Ramen advice on finding that one local Ramen shop that’s falling apart everywhere else is so true! Gotta really dig the corners of the streets to find those sometimes.

Interesting video Joey! I’ve always wanted to try some Japanese food/cuisine.

A good follow up to this would be famous Japanese snacks on a tier list

I love gyudon type dishes, and it's so hard to find in Brazil outside of capitals. Here we also eat rice almost every meal, and the Don dishes are just the perfect gateway to japanese food.

I missed Takoyaki from this list. Even if your face melts like in Indiana Jones it is still worth it 😋 btw, any good Tsukemen places in Tokyo you would recommend?

I'm American, and after trying nattou twice I had acquired a taste for it. Tried it first on toast, then on rice. The sauce and karashi mustard that most of them come with really makes a huge impact on the flavor. My only problem is eating it without getting thin strand of it everywhere.

I tried natto for the first time last year, and I actually really like it. The first time I tried it, I didn't like it as much as I do now, but it wasn't bad the first time. It's definitely grown on me a lot since then.

Would love another tier list video! How about gyouza, shumai, and mochi? Speaking of which how are the desserts there? Anything that stands out?

-Additions: dango, takoyaki, curry, yakiika, horumon -Sweets: mochi, kakigoori, taiyaki, anpan -And the average onigiri is so much better quality than the average hot dog. It's fresher ingredients, and whereas you're pretty much guaranteed to feel at least a little bit sluggish after a hot dog, after onigiri you'll usually feel recharged. Maybe a better comparison in everyday American cuisine would be a salad wrap. Cheap, widely available, decent for health and energy. - the point about ramen shops applies to any traditional food. The traditional looking stores are typically the best at actually making great food. Tbh the same generally goes for many foods in most countries.

You missed out on: Kaisendon, Sushi, Takoyaki, Curry Rice, Korokke, Oden, Tonkatsu, Tsukemen, Unajū, Chāhan, Oyakodon, Mozuku, Tofu with soy sauce and Ginger, any kinds of grilled fish, Miso Soup, Monja, Harumaki, Nikujaga, Shabu Shabu, Hiyashi Chūka, Ochazuke, Chawanmushi, Gyōza, Any kinds food with uni and takosan wiener bento for the kids haha

Dude abura soba goes so hard, it should be on this list

I'm Aussie, wife's Chinese, we regularly cook yakisoba, okonomiyaki, katsudon, tonkatsu, gyudon, edamame, karaage, omurice, brown stew, cream stew, curry, sushi rolls, kids love it all, can't wait to visit too!

Now this is the content I wanna see!

You should do japanese desserts next!

I absolutely love yakisoba... its probably my favorite food in the world(and sadly most people don't even know it) So glad it got that S tier

Your picks for S tier are pretty dope. I remember having okonomiyaki almost every week when I did my study abroad years ago in Japan, and never got tired of it. I get it less now that I'm back to the States and know only a few places that serve it, but every time I get it, it's as divine as you make it to be

wish i had seen this list of foods before going to japan. Thanks for the food for thought.

I love your S tier because there are also my favourite types of Japanese food. I would like to try natto but I do not have the opportunity yet... Also, in my family we love beef tongue, my mother does it stewed with carrot and garlic and it is delicious! I am from Spain, btw =P

If you are visiting Japan for the first time, I recommend choosing dishes that are also available in your country, so you can feel the difference in how they are made. Some of them are really easy to replicate at home, like oniguiri and omurice.

one street food i had during a festival was really good, it was like this fried cheese but it was wrapped in something. it was so good with the crispy wrap and melted cheese inside, they even add seasoning like salt and pepper or garlic on it.

The ramen shop description sounds like taco shops near me. The smaller shops that look like they could fall over at any minute or street vendors are the absolute best.

If you make a second video make it about desserts / sweets

My favorite japanese food is takoyaki! Love the octo and fried bater combo! But hey Joey now that you have done savory japanese food why not a sweet japanese teir list with classical pasteries!

This was a really fun vid

Totally agree with you about ramen. Crappy looking small ramen restaurants are always the best

Agree with Ichiran. Everyone around me were hyping it and telling I have to try when I go to Japan, so I went to one while in Osaka and boy it was so mid (I came out disappointed and doubting my friends' taste lol). I had better ramen at other ramen shops, and as you said the small, run-down shops' ramen tasted much better in my opinion yoo.

One of my favorites is Gyoza, but i kinda like the ones from ファイト餃子 way more than regular ones

pls do a part 2 include more things like beverages and sweets as well!

Suggestions for another video, if you make one, curry, takoyaki, oyakodon, Tori katsu, gyoza, gyukatsu, miso soup, oden, somen, tsukemen, sushi and sashimi, teppanyaki, yakizakana

Joey, how could you not include the Japanese beef curry? It is quite emblematic.

Natto is so good!! I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked it when I decided to try it, just because I thought I'd be put off by the slimy texture. Luckily it wasn't nearly as slimy as I thought it would be. Delicious, deserving that A Tier for sure

When we went to Japan, we had the fortune to spend time in an Air BnB that was owned by a guy who lived right next to one of his friends ramen place. We only ended up going there once, but it was more or less as you described - relatively run down, small as hell.. and it was delicious. I'd love to have the "average" ramen and go back there again (if it's somehow still around) just to know what level of appreciation I really missed.

there should be a japanese dessert tier list

Joey has the best takes, he took the words straight outta my mouth about ramen I’ve been saying for years 😂

Great list Joey! I just came back from Japan and had two lunches or two dinners every day while there. I enjoyed the cheap Yakinikuat Yakiniku Like - but the high-end stuff was amazing! Things that I missed from your list are Tonkatsu, Oden, Takoyaki (since you mentioned Okonomiyaki), Nikujaga, Oyakodon, and Unagi. PS: I really enjoyed that you also went to the Sumo championship. I thought it was a really cool experience - although your seat was significantly better than mine.

i'm happy joeyy finally made this list so anytime i go japan i would know what's good to eat

You really nailed it on the head with your hot dog in america statement. I dont seek it out myself but I’ll eat it if its available. Also because I am a Jojo fan as well.

Let me guess, sponsored by Bokksu

I currently live in Curitiba, Brazil. There is an izakaya here, Oide. No reservations so usually wait an hour to get a table - there serve beer and let you drink outside in line, so hey. The Karage alone are worth the wait. Factor in the chef or owner's rec and some Suntory the Chita... I'd wait another hour. Can't wait to visit Japan next year and try some of these dishes.

I wish the Izakaya style bars/restaurants were more common outside of Japan. It's one of my favorite things about Japan. A good wagyu steak get's to chill completely solo at the S tier, Ramen, most fried things and most other meat dishes are basically A. Sushi get's a C and Okonomiyaki is F tier.

Hey guys what would be your Pizza Tier List?

A real KZfaq move to make so important a tier list, and from my limited experience eating Japanese cuisine, you're pretty spot-on.

keeping this as a guide for visiting Japan

I would enjoy a tier list on the different sushi types!

unpopular opinion, natto really deserves to be put into S tier. Taste reminds me of the blue cheese, which I absolutely love :D

Joey’s transforming into a Karen right before our eyes

When I go back to Japan I want to go to that one ramen shop run but thay ex Yakiza guy. Always good to support someone turning their life around

24:02 that ambulance sound in the background made it funnier.

What happened to your pfp Joey💀💀💀

Joey is one of the only people who actually knows about japanese that’s not just ramen and sushi

That cold soba dish Joey mentioned is super easy to make at home even in the USA. In Texas, the cold version is great for the hotter months.

Katsudon definitely belongs in the S-tier. Even the cheap version you find at the takeaway counter at the grocery store is incredible (that was my go-to lunch when I was studying in Fukuoka, since there was a supermarket downstairs in the same building as the school).

waifus in thigh highs are my favorite food.

Takoyaki please

Me, who studied in Sendai Japan for one year :D Man, love this list! And gyutan & zunda. Thanks for making me nostalgic for Sendai again. I miss walking down Aoba-dori at night after classes. Those were the days... Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki, and Natto are my S-tiers. Especially Okonomiyaki. I could eat that 7x a week no problem. And, technically more Chinese cooking, I love nabe ryori. Not shabu-shabu, which is good in it's own way. But where you have the boiling nabe and you add veggies and meats to it. Bonus if it's the Chinese style where you get one side that's super spicy and other is more natural flavor. Love those during the winter.

gotta do snacks next :D

Is it racist to go to social media and ask for recommendations for Japanese owned Japanese restaurants? I grew up in an area that had a large Japanese population and we even had a Japan Town. Many of my family are Japanese through marriage and I have several half-Japanese cousins and other relatives. Authentic Japanese food was just as common as authentic Mexican food in my life. Christmas was filled with Mexican and Japanese dishes. Santa (played by my uncle) being Japanese went completely unnoticed. All this to say that Japanese culture was a huge part of my life and I really miss it. Where I live now, the Japanese restaurants are not Japanese owned and I do notice a difference, especially with the sushi. I’m used to small jewel like pieces of fish and now I get huge slabs of fish over the rice. I find them difficult to eat and very unappetizing. Also, their offering of other Japanese dishes is very slim and just not as good. I’ve wanted to ask for recommendations but being Hispanic and not familiar with other Asian cultures I didn’t know if it would be offensive to ask. I don’t think it is at all but it wouldn’t be the first time that a well-intentioned question missed its mark. Thank you for the video. I’ll be making some of these soon. I had good luck with okonomiyaki recently and have made a great sukiyaki since I was a teen.

Now this is the content I like to see

Great video brother

I agree 100% on the ramen. The best ramen I ever had in Japan was in a ramshackle joint in some side street in Kyoto with four seats, where the walls were dyed from generations of oily water vapour and the chef gave me an extra slice of chashu when I managed a tongue twister. Best ramen ever, 10/10, nothing else ever came close.

i just realized what keeps me clicking tierlist videos is the word "ultimate"

3:57 Mushy peas - England: "Bri'ish food is disgusting" Mushy peas - Japan: "OMG so cool!"

was waiting for your take on okonomiyaki and it wasn't here AAAA

Joey opinion on going to "hole in the wall" ramen places is my exact opinion on going to get food in other countries or even states, don't go for the big fancy restaurant with the flashing lights, go for the small one, food is probably better and cheaper

Soba is underrated. I remember my college used to have that as an option for noodles at my cafeteria. Going to Japan next week can't wait to try the different foods thanks for the tier list. Also heavy agree with your yakisoba rating

Tips for people who can't eat natto because of its texture! I am also not good with the texture, I tried mixing it with kimchi or cook it lightly with other firmer vegetables (carrot, long bean, etc) AND THEY TASTED BETTER Try it out if you wanna give natto another chance 👌

I'm sure onigiri isn't something people obsess over, but yeah as a self-proclaimed rice fiend I loved stuffing my face with them every couple days when I was in Japan, lol. While I mostly got them out of convenient stores, I got some at the Tsukiji outer market that were really good.

Gotta agree with the placement of okonomiyaki, katsu-don, ramen, and tempura. Both okonomiyaki and katsu-don was some of the peak Japanese food I've had the pleasure of trying when I visited.

Tamago Kake Gohan + Karage was god send i love this two dish so much i was like ordered almost everyday on japan trip