Comments by "Jordan, inside-outsider in Japan" (@Jordan-inJapan) on "What Owning a Sushi Restaurant in Japan is Like" video.

  1. And while we’re on the topic… A little advice for food travellers in Japan. There are a lot of intriguing little independent sushi places around. And while they are sometimes amazing, they often don’t have a price (clearly) displayed, and you can find yourself stuck with a 10,000¥ bill unexpectedly. So if you’re not a local, it’s usually safest to stick to the chain restaurants OR if you have the budget, well-established places like the one in this video. KP!
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  2. Fresh wasabi is a COMPLETELY different thing than the stuff in the tubes. A bit hard to to get your hands on, but if you have the chance I definitely recommend you try it.
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  3. Bronson Wally If you’re in a popular tourist area in Tokyo (etc), then most restaurants will have at least some English on the menus. (Maybe not those smaller places, though.) If you’re in a small town or more rural area, it gets a bit harder to find English translations. But the big, 100¥ sushi chain restaurants are always a safe bet.
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  4. Ronald Tan Yes, it is. But there are some places that offer it as a way of making themselves stand out from competitors. (I seem to remember a soba restaurant in Narita airport...maybe that’s where I first had it??)
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  5. Kay Varg Agreed. That’s one of the things I love about Japan!
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  6.  @fatdoi003  Yes, exactly!
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