Top Tier Sushi Out of a Food Truck

Top Tier Sushi Out of a Food Truck | Street Food Icons

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3 жыл бұрын

Yoshimasa Ikeda learned how to make sushi back in Tokyo under the instruction of his father. Wanting to see what more of the world had to offer, he ended up on America’s west coast. He eventually settled in Portland, Oregon and created Yoshi’s Sushi, a food truck that serves fresh sushi daily. His cart specializes in Hokkaido scallop, salmon, and tamago nigiri. He also makes classic rolls like the California roll and spicy tuna roll. After spending many years training people to become sushi chefs, Yoshi took a demotion so he could spend more time cooking, and then went on to start his own business.
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@woozertoo 3 жыл бұрын

Only two operational states for this guy. He’s either open, or sold out. Never closed. Gotta respect the hustle.

@helenkeller9182 3 жыл бұрын

Your comment is brilliant!

@rashoietolan3047 3 жыл бұрын

That mentality is truly excellent 🤝💯

@johnr797 2 жыл бұрын

@PeePee2000 fair, but if this man wanted to get rich he would have kept the manager job

@Hi-vi7lz 2 жыл бұрын

@@johnr797 nah manager is still working under someone and getting paid by the higher ups, he is making more opening his own business

@40ozmangi 2 жыл бұрын

that literally made me bust out laughing... was like hot damn .... :O

@Sonny1065LV 3 жыл бұрын

He came to OHSU and feed the entire ICU floor for free during covid. Best Sushi I've ever had and thank you so much for your kind words🙏🏽

@klis4979 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a great man. I am jealous!

@Sonny1065LV 3 жыл бұрын

@@klis4979 Nicest guy ever and was super helpful to all the staff during covid!

@nahxela 3 жыл бұрын

What absolutely amazing person.

@kobasyt 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s amazing 👍👍

@Chefgrlangel 3 жыл бұрын

So wonderful and thoughtful 💗🍣

@azulcrema1O 3 жыл бұрын

This guy literally asked to be DEMOTED because he missed using his knives and doing sushi. That’s how much he loves this.

@jmason0622 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Sometimes, promotions aren't the golden step-up-the-ladder we think of it as. I've heard some cases like that when I worked in corporate - people who resigned one year after promotion because the new position barely gave them any happiness.

@PWCDN 3 жыл бұрын

@@jmason0622 This is true. I've heard stories of people going from technician to junior manager position for way more money, but they hated everyday. End up going back to what they did before for less pay because if you love what you do, you don't work one day in your life. Money is great, but it doesn't solve everything. Just don't put yourself in huge debt or need to buy the next fancy widget where money controls you.

@dkny824 3 жыл бұрын

And still uses a flip phone

@ba-tobartc.6230 3 жыл бұрын

dude, flip phones connects you to the matrix

@gmz8392 2 жыл бұрын

he could have become a crime fighting vigilante by night , killing super villains with his suchi knives ! ... ok its past my bed time, i gotta go

@JohnVC 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great business model-- fresh sushi without having to pay the overhead costs of a brick and mortar restaurant. I've probably payed twice as much for sushi that looks half as good as this. I would absolutely eat this quite often if it was near me.

@saran42yu 3 жыл бұрын

Its also returning back to the roots of sushi in a really cool way, since it was street food a couple hundred years ago

@yabo2424 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree !!

@organizedchaos4559 3 жыл бұрын

@@saran42yu can you explain how it was street food?

@saran42yu 3 жыл бұрын

@@organizedchaos4559 in edo period japan sushi was sold in pushcarts along the street as fast food

@alf.2929 3 жыл бұрын

@@organizedchaos4559 and the wasabi was to mask the . . . not so freshness of the fish since there's no refrigeration or packing it in ice at the time.

@Dave.... 3 жыл бұрын

He still uses a flip phone. So you know he's about his business.

@Mr_Buzz_Aldrin 3 жыл бұрын

This is the way.

@farhanishraq5443 3 жыл бұрын

flip phone is really famous in japan .you know?

@mzohairk 3 жыл бұрын

The hustle never stops!

@itshardmakinganamefo 3 жыл бұрын

Could just be his business phone. Longer battery. Cheap. Doesn’t mean he doesn’t have a personal smart phone.

@markowalski1 3 жыл бұрын

That means it's a burner phone

@xoEclipse1 3 жыл бұрын

What a hard worker and a humble man. I hope for the best for his business and health. Congrats for making it to the US. It is hard to maintain a small business during the pandemic and in general.

@shlomovenezia101 3 жыл бұрын

Checkout Seaspiracy on Netflix & get a clue dumdums

@kevindette2324 3 жыл бұрын

Is it an accomplishmet, to get to the US? More like keeping up the business, like you said. :)

@Novafan 2 жыл бұрын

@@shlomovenezia101 lmao who cares. we're nearing the geological capabilities of humans anyways and theres nothing that can stop it. humanity will begin crumbling sometime during our lifetime. might as well enjoy your damn life while you can because the world isnt going to change.

@winterwarden Жыл бұрын

making it to the US is a massive L in my book but to each their own.

@youtubeyoutubeyoutube9961 9 ай бұрын

Cool then don't live here lol@@winterwarden

@billynguyener 3 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure this is my first YT comment ever. But I live near Yoshi and hes an amazing guy with amazing sushi. Really glad to see him get more press :)

@Octology_ 3 жыл бұрын

Such a hidden gem, I live nearby too and Yoshi's always nails it

@josephsun1169 3 жыл бұрын

I rarely comment either, but watching this truly makes me happy. I'm glad this video was made of him, hopefully he sees more business although i'm sure he doesn't need it. I'd love to come and try his food one day!

@TheSaeghe 3 жыл бұрын

you lucky bastard, if we want good sushi in Toronto, we have to pay at least a $100 to get full.

@jasielle 3 жыл бұрын

How i wish i lived near this fella. We need more amazing sushi chefs in Malaysia

@thaddeustyc 3 жыл бұрын

@@jasielle We do, just a matter of if you're willing to pay lolol

@jamber782 3 жыл бұрын

Food truck owners are the most wholesome people.

@kezziekz 3 жыл бұрын

100%

@chasemcpot7789 3 жыл бұрын

Dude suh

@UmamiPapi 3 жыл бұрын

Nice profile pic.

@freedomxd2733 3 жыл бұрын

We need more ppl like Yoshimata in the world

@yutaman3470 3 жыл бұрын

get well soon harden

@vishnu2407 3 жыл бұрын

Yoshimasa*

@edr.2642 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah as soon as 3 of you play together lol

@ghlmm5863 3 жыл бұрын

you have a country full of them. japanese people are on another level

@Sijan.G 3 жыл бұрын

@@ghlmm5863 that’s exactly what I was thinking of commenting them dudes on a whole nother stratosphere

@willdallly8271 3 жыл бұрын

this dude is so confident in his business he only has a ''sold out'' sign, gotta love it

@Jkcreswell 3 жыл бұрын

3:16 OMG the way he slices that avocado is so satisfying to watch!

@alfietran8149 3 жыл бұрын

tell me that wasnt the most impressive slicing everrrr

@Fattony6666 3 жыл бұрын

@@alfietran8149 that wasn't the most impressive slicing everrrr

@MarshalofFrance 3 жыл бұрын

He's not wrong about keeping clean. That food truck is spotless! Seriously good looking sushi though.

@stacy2550 3 жыл бұрын

His passion and dedication to his job and the way he makes his customers feel comfortable it's like you're right at home, you can tell how much he cares to put a smile on your face as much as he puts his love in to making these delicious cuisines is so awesome!!

@defwishfx4400 3 жыл бұрын

No one in my home likes me...even the plants try to bite me sometimes.

@defwishfx4400 3 жыл бұрын

@@michaeljackson8390 but the content on your channel indicates you are worthless?! You only expose your weakness and your cry for love. Why? No one deals with someone as worthless as you are, you feel me?

@oscarblack7624 3 жыл бұрын

the world has so much to learn from the Japanese. the devotion to their passion is nothing short of amazing

@cherrykimhatzaw7814 3 жыл бұрын

his passion is contagious.... this is true definition of DO WHAT YOU LOVE, because at the end of the day that's all that matters.

@TheCulinaryTeen16 3 жыл бұрын

I've eaten Yoshi's sushi a number of times. It is as good as you imagine!!! He is also so kind and friendly. I knew he worked a lot, but this really shows it!! Well done, Yoshi. So grateful you're in business.

@fckihate69jokes 3 жыл бұрын

"I met my wife, she was the server and I was the sushi chef typical story" Classic...classic...

@jakerson181 3 жыл бұрын

He's really an artist and he gives pretty generous cuts of fish with his nigiri and sashimi. A pretty optimal combination.

@grantgreer6525 2 жыл бұрын

This man is so humble. I told him once that this was the best sushi i've ever had in Portland and he simply laughed and seemed rather surprised.

@shubhshukla8489 3 жыл бұрын

The dudes got a flip phone. He is legit.

@norpriest521 3 жыл бұрын

Does that make sense to you 😂

@rashoietolan3047 3 жыл бұрын

Little boi stfu

@dave-oh3549 3 жыл бұрын

Humble, respectful and a master of his craft. I really love the Japanese mentality and their methodical attention to detail.

@arandomperson3516 3 жыл бұрын

This editing style reminds me of great big story. I miss them :(

@danasantos6949 3 жыл бұрын

the music and all :( There's just the upbeat narrator missing

@suyashjaiswal2782 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so envious of his life, guy just does whatever he likes and feel like. Just being content with work

@SaltedSweetPotatoe 3 жыл бұрын

He can't do whatever he feels like, he has a business to take care of. 12-14 hrs a day. Mad respect. I know it can take a toll on people.

@johnherrera2132 3 жыл бұрын

Well, the best part is no one bosses him around.. One of the greatest feeling in the world...

@bangladeshirealtor 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnherrera2132 lol in the restaurant biz ? the customers boss him around that’s just the reality 😂

@Ballin4585 3 жыл бұрын

Now there's a man who truly loved what he does when you ask your manager to demote you a position that you want.

@ena_sk 3 жыл бұрын

This man is so humble 😭

@Ana-dg5ep 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😪😪😪😪😪😪 Yes, a wonderful and humble man so yes, some have noticed that he still uses flip phone. The man is king 🤴

@emils3701 3 жыл бұрын

I miss Portland Oregon. He is a hard worker. He has mastered his craft. What dedication and honing of skills

@q.a.2875 3 жыл бұрын

I think that “SOLD OUT” sign must be used a lot 👍👍😂

@mzohairk 3 жыл бұрын

Street Food Icons is easily the best thing on Munchies!

@Sarafara7 3 жыл бұрын

Working by yourself is the best thing ever. More than half the headache from work is other people. This is a dream

@lizzylaboda-lyman5670 3 жыл бұрын

This really might be the best food series on youtube. Every single ep is inspiring. Kudos to y'all for finding so many interesting people!

@sashaa4412 3 жыл бұрын

Men who cook well + care about the people around them never fail to impress me.

@dabig_guy2204 3 жыл бұрын

I had to watch this twice because I loved this video. I showed it to my kids about the meaning of integrity and work ethics.

@tkyap2524 3 жыл бұрын

He put his heart and soul into the food he prepares. A great chef in his own right. Deserves all the patronage that he can get.

@KissFromTheWorld 3 жыл бұрын

"I think of street food as the antidote to fast food; it's the clear alternative to the king, the clown and the colonel." I love those who cook with love, and you, dear chef, cook with love. Your Sushi made my mounth water. Respect! Cheers, Domenico.

@chemset475 3 жыл бұрын

imagine you're such a miserable person you're on KZfaq disliking videos like this. Tragic. Hope those people get the help they need.

@burgernthemomrailer 2 жыл бұрын

The help they need for having a different opinion? Lawl

@777mvtt 2 жыл бұрын

@@burgernthemomrailer How can u have a different opinion other than something POSITIVE? About this??! lmao

@victorbenner539 3 жыл бұрын

I live about 1 hour north of Portland but I intend to check out his place, heck I'm not really into Sushi but I'd like to see his business anyway. Well done Munchies.

@dustymuzzle2560 3 жыл бұрын

Authentic and passionate people are so inspiring

@renesegat235 3 жыл бұрын

"What, he's not browning the Tamago?!" I thought and then he hot stamped each bite. Most friggin' impressive.

@frustratedminds1974 3 жыл бұрын

You love your job. That's what matters more. Keep growing. Keep feeding. Keep working hard. All the best🤗🤗

@chuckythepegger 3 жыл бұрын

I assume most of the people watching this video wish they were eating this now. I Definitely wish I was staring at these dishes now.

@cfccruz7 3 жыл бұрын

Good staff from my fellows Asian . Never Give up 🙏🏻

@piplup10203854 3 жыл бұрын

I love hearing how he keeps the menu small and fresh. It’s just the best way to do it. Yes it’s a lot of work and there might be more anxiety but if you take care and pride in your food and work and prepare food that can help you keep up you’ll do fine so that makes me happy. Keep the menu small and the quality high. I’d rather go to a place that has either one specialty or a small single page menu I want a good quality meal and to get to know the chef is one of the best parts of these type of businesses :)

@mckennajordan2075 3 жыл бұрын

Love the food scene in PDX and hearing stories like this does a heart good. Less rioting and more people like this making a positive impact. Please & Thank you 😊

@rrrds6 3 жыл бұрын

That sear stamp on the tamago is absolutely genius.

@danielmok3762 Жыл бұрын

6:26 the lady's so cute and wholesome... we need more of this positivity.

@OfficialHiraku 3 жыл бұрын

I ordered today and I gotta say it was definitely the best sushi in the area!! Way to go Yoshi!

@Xtinnoker 3 жыл бұрын

Imagine a immigrant coming to America, Starting his own business and enjoying what he does and paying off his home through hard work. So beautiful

@MTMF.london 3 жыл бұрын

His story is not new - millions before him have done it. America is a nation of immigrants except for the original Native Americans.

@carolelizabethowens2661 3 жыл бұрын

@@MTMF.london Nota Bene -- African slaves (in the 'colonies' which eventually became America/U. S.) also were not "immigrants."

@obetkilon2608 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your hard work. We need people like you. Stay safe and wish you all the best. Hope one day I can taste your delicious sushi🙏🙏🙏

@jasonsong6747 3 жыл бұрын

I'd rather give my money to this sushi truck than any sushi restaurant. It's just a bit more impactful to give to the little guys than the bigger guys. It probably tastes better too because you kind of get that connection with the chef more. Plus it's a great value as compared to most sit down places.

@frylock770 3 жыл бұрын

i wouldnt call a sushi restaurant "the big guys" its not like they're amazon or something

@of.course 3 жыл бұрын

Plenty of "little guys" that operate brick and mortar shops

@MikeyMT 3 жыл бұрын

I hope this video blows up!! An amazing chef and a human.

@afterdark26 3 жыл бұрын

The passion, integrity and determination he has; says a lot about the quality of food he produces. 👍🏼

@ALEXTHEGREATTT 3 жыл бұрын

This man is an inspiration! I would love to travel to Portland just to meet him in person.

@nastynat1001 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on your success. Well deserved. Working hard always pay off. God bless you and stay humble. Stay safe.

@annabelkoh3879 2 жыл бұрын

Had the privilege of having his sushi, he is such a sweet guy! Called ahead for take out, but ended up being late and he was really sweet when we called to let him know. Amazing sushi

@Mnguyen92 3 жыл бұрын

That avocado cutting was straight fire, i’m a chef too and I tried that too. its fucking hard to do

@kajkanitsakdisubha4051 3 жыл бұрын

Watching 4 Episodes of Netflix a day? Gotta pump those numbers up. Those are rookie numbers in this racket.

@MTMF.london 3 жыл бұрын

I've sat through a dozen episodes once - my eyes didn't appreciate that.

@jimjorel4561 3 жыл бұрын

This men is amazing ! He loves so much his job. I love his passion

@Lyndonology 3 жыл бұрын

I would have never guessed you could get that level of sushi from a truck. The chef is truly something special!

@nugitz 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is incredible. People like this are rare and so important to a community.

@TheAsianCalvinC 3 жыл бұрын

I was just smiling the whole time, I love his attitude about food and cooking. I hope he remains happy for the rest of his life

@justbura 3 жыл бұрын

This is why I miss living in Portland. The food carts 😩😩😭🤤

@M4TTYN 3 жыл бұрын

patience is key 🔑 such a hard worker, can feel the passion.

@notdante3716 2 жыл бұрын

Munchies be finding the most real, authentic people for these videos

@lukewarmbloodedmammal 3 жыл бұрын

6:58 - "The first time we came to (Portland), my wife suggested summertime, so it was beautiful, not too hot. First year I moved 2014, it just rained so much. It rained. So basically, she tricked me haha"

@Kadmos 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder why his wife isn't helping him with prep or helping out front to take / give orders.

@Emilyspace_ 3 жыл бұрын

@@Kadmos She probably has her own job?

@tenou213 3 жыл бұрын

This man is clearly a sushi heretic and I love that. Olive oil, yuzu / pepper marmalade and microgreens? Mad lad right here.

@derekhobbskitchen 3 жыл бұрын

Much respect, I love that you are doing sushi on a food truck! I am learning how to do some Japanese food because I wanted to expand on my range of what I can cook. I grew up on Italian American food and that is my specialty but I adore Japanese food, I love how it combines aesthetic beauty and flavor! I am hoping to get a food truck going for myself where I can make really good Italian American food.

@juanitocenteno224 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to call this place home! His food cart is delicious!!

@DKS13G 3 жыл бұрын

This is where you eat very high quality sushi. All the best for this guy.

@matsuspeaks 3 жыл бұрын

love to see more content about portland's food trucks! i will totally stop by yoshi sushi to grab a bite sometime soon!

@moni2862 3 жыл бұрын

hahha, "So, she basically tricked me." took it with humour, good man!

@ladyj.a.d6635 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love his story ❤️ May God bless him 🙏 Greetings from Borneo, Sarawak, East Malaysia 🇲🇾

@elijahmartinez761 2 жыл бұрын

That’s love and passion right there! Hopefully I can try Yoshi’s sushi soon! ❤️

@endtwoducing 3 жыл бұрын

When he said that he wanted to move out of his city, Tokyo, to see the world I had to think of Anthony Bourdain when he visited his friend Yasuda in Tokyo - who also raved about how interesting Manhatten was to him and Tony just said how many different Manhattens there are for him in Tokyo. Doesn't matter how large the city is you come from - it is what you know and everything else is what you want to explore.

@carolelizabethowens2661 3 жыл бұрын

It is 'Manhattan', Nils -- Manhattan...

@endtwoducing 3 жыл бұрын

@@carolelizabethowens2661 My bad, Manhattan of course.

@UNDERMIND_AUDIO 2 жыл бұрын

I made it! Called Yoshi late morning for afternoon pickup. Going for sushi has always been about the experience of the location, interacting with the chef etc. This is what always made it memorable! Yoshi is able to put that memorable experience entirely into the food! Amazing chef! Thank you!

@beanodean4148 3 жыл бұрын

Legend. Food looks amazing. Keep being great yoshi!

@clairemccaff 3 жыл бұрын

His passion and energy is such an inspiration! Gave me so much joy to watch this video.

@r.casagrande8689 3 жыл бұрын

This chef is an artist on the art of sushi making. Amazing

@mischievous7129 3 жыл бұрын

Live literally 5 minutes walk. He's already a legend. Safeway? Eat your heart out!

@midorialexandros 3 жыл бұрын

*jealousy intensifies* It's an hour 45 minutes south of me. I know where I am going for lunch this weekend!

@mellownessuperstar2618 3 жыл бұрын

If I ever go there I WILL be calling ahead for that sushi. Looks amazing.

@kameronsun Жыл бұрын

Nobody is talking about how cute he was as a baby haha

@darinbeepath629 3 жыл бұрын

Love the vid. ...but his avocado cutting skills is at a whole other level....💪👌extreme precision. ..

@muchwow5782 2 жыл бұрын

The amount of work that goes into making a proper sushi from the back of a truck... I get dizzy just thinking about it, he must work 13/14hours a day, kudos

@e.p5109 3 жыл бұрын

His. Hard work did pay off I’m so happy for him and I hope he continues to live what he does 🥰

@kzh5443 2 жыл бұрын

Man so hard working, that kitchen so clean, like even the metal is like brand new polished looking 😂

@Seriousasaninfarc 3 жыл бұрын

9:18 my man keeping the flip phone alive

@Ana-dg5ep 3 жыл бұрын

Dear Yoshimasa Ikeda! What you are doing is art and just a great love of food. Ecstatic and impressive!!! Since you are originally from Japan, this reminds me of a video about small Asian dwarf otters, Miss Hana, Professor Kotaro and Captain Aty 😂😂😂 living in Tokyo. They adore fish, they are crazy about salmon, scallop, sashimi 🤗, and especially Miss Hana , who "kills" 🤣 for salmon. I have never seen in my life that animals are such gourmands, laughter.... Oh, yes, they have to try your specialties, yummy, yummy, yummy, 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for this wonderful video from Croatia! ❤

@myjiminparker 3 жыл бұрын

The greatest thing about him is that he loves his job and do it with honesty.

@hirokiharada207 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is awesome! I’ve never seen Japanese people that work at any Japanese restaurants in the us so I’m happy that he’s been doing such an awesome thing ! Keep it up 👍🏽 頑張って！

@MTMF.london 3 жыл бұрын

You need to get out more.

@daddymcpapi7520 3 жыл бұрын

"are you open?" giant sign right next to her face says sold out. smh.

@LaconicMuse378 3 жыл бұрын

I love him. I love this man. He’s doing amazing things and he’s doing it VERY well.

@webmoss 3 жыл бұрын

I came here to skim through the video but ended up watching the whole thing!

@bobboob1329 3 жыл бұрын

Ppl like this deserve a proper restaurant

@insanelyrighteous 2 жыл бұрын

I went here because of this video! It was just amazing as you'd picture it to be. You can tell how much love he puts into crafting each roll. I feel so lucky to live so close to his spot, a lot of times I see these videos but the location is far away. I will definitely be a regular now!!