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Hey, guys!
It's CathyCat!
Today, we are in front of
Sakuratei
which is an
okonomiyaki restaurant
here in Tokyo
and it's actually
one of my favourites
because it's just
as unique
and creative as me
and there's quite a lot of
cool things that
they do, food wise,
and, also, art wise,
so, I can definitely
recommend this place.
So, let's go inside
and check it out!
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Look at all the art!
This is all from
different artists
who are here...
It's connected with
Design Festa.
If you've ever heard
in my videos about
Design Festa
this is linked with
Design Festa.
So, different artists
come here to
display their artwork
and there's also
artwork on the walls!
So, let's go!
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Every room
has a different theme.
Every room
has a different artist
who works with it.
This is, for example,
one of the rooms I like.
You can tell,
it's a foreigner
who likes Japanese things.
So, he collects things,
so there's, like, a Batman
but there's also loads
of samurai things.
This is one of the stories,
I heard about the pictures
and there're, like,
loads of other artworks.
Here is Design Festa Gallery,
is right here.
This is where
we're close to,
right now, in real life,
as well.
And it's worth
asking the staff
what the story is
behind those images, as well.
Also, you can check
the artist's names
that are right here,
in case, you want to
find out more about them.
Some rooms
are a little bit
more separate
and secluded,
which means
if you just wanna come here
with a group of friends,
you can get
yourself a corner
if you book in advance.
[TING]
I'm really looking
forward to this!
I haven't had an
okonomiyaki for a while.
And there's some really
interesting flavours here.
So, I'm excited about this.
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- [CATHY] Thank you very much!
- Yes!
Guys!
This is looking so tasty!
Yeah, I'm so ready for this.
Also, this one here
is the healthy option,
the vegan option.
Don't take it for granted
that there's a vegan option.
Genuinely,
this is the first time
I've seen vegan.
And here we have
the classic, normal
okonomiyaki style
with an extra of cheese
'cause everything is
better with cheese
avocado and tomatoes!
Yum!
Now, I'm not coming
from the Kansai region.
But the Director's coming
from the Kansai region.
And Kansai is known for
their okonomiyaki
and therefore...
I think this okonomiyaki
should be fried
by the specialist!
So, please! Director!
It's up to you.
Ta ta ta ta taaaaaa!
Number one...
Yes!
Hot oil...
Ohhh! That's a lot of oil!
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Okay. The Director
is mixing it
for us right now,
as you can see
and the meat is already
on the plate, so...
If you have meat, ideally
do that first.
Apparently, it makes
a lot of things better.
Also, you can make
100% sure that
you actually cook it,
everything completely through
before you the other ingredients.
So, here's a little tip
from Mr Kansai!
Mr Ask Japanese who's...
...doing it for us.
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Ahhh!
Look at that!
That looks super
perfect, already!
Beautiful shape,
the Director said it
was important to shape
the thing at this stage.
Let's see...
Can you hear it sizzling?
[SIZZLING]
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Looking good, Director
looking good!
Good job!
[LAUGHTER]
Cut me a piece, Director!
Wahhh. That's looking good...
Whheeeeee!
Yo ho ho ho hoooo!
"Hallo!"
Mmmmmmmmmm...
[LAUGH]
I'm not patient.
So, I asked the Director
to actually do the
vegan one, as well.
So we get them both.
Ahhhhhhh....
I wonder what they
use to make it sticky?
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Phew! I'm so full
but so happy
and super satisfied,
so yeah!
[SIGH]
I'm glad that out
of the shooting
I actually got the
chance to have some
of my favourite
Japanese food!
I tried cooking
this at home
but never comes out
the same way.
So, I'm really, really
glad I had the time here.
Also, they have,
like, a "tabehoudai"
Like, you pay
a certain price
and then you can have,
like, as many
okonomiyaki as you want
in a certain time.
But I don't think it
includes the vegan one.
But I know, I have a
couple of my, er...
my kittens that
I know are vegan
and who are planning
to come to Japan
so, that might be something
for you to look at!
Whooooa!
We are full!
This was a great day.
Well, and I'll catch you
soon for more stuff!
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And I hope you have a great day.
Good to see you!
Bye!
The amazing thing about
okonomiyaki is that
it can be made so
everyone will like it!
Okonomiyaki literally
translates to the saying
"Fry up your tastes"
and that is what
you're actually doing.
You pick the
things you like
and you fry them up
into this type of omelette.
I have yet to meet a person
who did not enjoy
this dish in Japan,
especially, if you don't like
raw foods like raw fish,
I can highly advise you
to give this dish a try and
now, especially, if you have
vegetarian or vegan friends
you can adapt it
as you've seen it.
And if you can't come to Japan,
you can find most of the ingredients at home.
Of course, having the
traditional sauce,
fish flakes and other
little toppings
give it the real original taste.
But, if you're lucky
sometimes you can find
some of these ingredients
in speciality stores
outside of Japan.
So, if you want
I'll share you my favourite
okonomiyaki recipes
in my Discord
so, you can try it
at home, too!
I've tried this out
a couple of times
in the UK and in Germany.
It works!
So, what are your favourite
Japanese dishes that are not sushi?
Leave me a comment in the
message box down below.
Thanks so much for tuning in!
It was lovely having you here!
I hope you have
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so, I can see you for
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And until then
do what you love
and love what you do!
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Bye!
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