A Day Making Some of the World’s Most Difficult Soba Noodles | On The Line | Bon Appétit

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  • 게시일 2023. 11. 27.
  • “Uzuki is so special because our restaurant is making 100% buckwheat noodles every day by hand.” Bon Appétit spends a day on the line with soba master Shuichi Kotani preparing his signature buckwheat noodles at Uzuki in NYC. These noodles are some of the most difficult to make in the world and are a process that demands serious meditation beforehand.
    Director: Gunsel Pehlivan
    Director of Photography: Kevin Dynia
    Editor: Jamie Gordon
    Featuring: Shuichi Kotani
    Creative Producer: Parisa Kosari
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    Camera Operator: Carlos Araujo
    Assistant Camera: Lucas Young
    Sound Recordist: Mike Guggino
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  • @JaeLee85
    @JaeLee85 5 개월 전 +1855

    You know this was going to be amazing when he rolled the dough into a dreidel with his eyes closed.

    • @Meonen88
      @Meonen88 5 개월 전 +3

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @XSpamDragonX
      @XSpamDragonX 5 개월 전 +5

      I honestly think almost anyone could do that if they actually just tried it for 5 minutes.

    • @a.leehilliard4716
      @a.leehilliard4716 5 개월 전 +1

      No one cares

    • @Doobs921
      @Doobs921 4 개월 전 +54

      @@XSpamDragonX yeah not quite, go and attempt to make some soba and come back

    • @XSpamDragonX
      @XSpamDragonX 4 개월 전 +1

      @@Doobs921 Are you really this dense? Go grab a ball of dough, close your eyes, and roll it around for a few minutes. That shape is not even remotely challenging to replicate, now the actual forming and cutting of the noodles is a different story, but of course you're to incompetent to understand the differerence apparently.

  • @jason_22282
    @jason_22282 4 개월 전 +726

    I watched the entire video with amazement, admiration, respect, and appreciation. I’m just flabbergasted at the level of dedication and craftsmanship displayed.

    • @GU_WOP_O
      @GU_WOP_O 4 개월 전 +6

      When i watch videos of Japanese chefs they describe themselves as masters but I feel that translation doesn't do their dedication justice

    • @gwapovecina8431
      @gwapovecina8431 3 개월 전 +5

      all japanese artisans are alike. . .more dedecated for quality. . .not after quantity. . .

    • @TauEnjoyer
      @TauEnjoyer 16 일 전 +1

      @@gwapovecina8431 this is what used to be the norm before industrialization

    • @Zarrakon
      @Zarrakon 일 전

      flabergasted westerner. so cringe

    • @Zarrakon
      @Zarrakon 일 전

      @@gwapovecina8431 brainwashed by capitalism

  • @NikaBoyce
    @NikaBoyce 3 개월 전 +325

    I ADORE how he has created such a light airy comfortable space AND also how he is so intentional about creating meditative time and space for himself and his workflow. Im sure that he has a lot more to share - Thank you for profiling him!

  • @dangoleeeeyoooomannnn6531
    @dangoleeeeyoooomannnn6531 4 개월 전 +321

    I don’t think I’ve seen another chef that has this much passion and love for his craft it’s so beautiful to watch.

  • @edwardg8588
    @edwardg8588 5 개월 전 +204

    You know you have skills when you roll a circular blob into a square one using on a stick without unrolling.

    • @timthompsondp
      @timthompsondp 5 개월 전 +2

      Yeah that was wild.

    • @shellsessions3039
      @shellsessions3039 4 개월 전

      init

    • @lamdao1242
      @lamdao1242 3 개월 전 +9

      Agree. Additionally the buck wheat dough has NO GLUTEN to hold the flour together
      If you want a comparable experience try making a dough with rice four.

  • @Ilikeitlikethis
    @Ilikeitlikethis 5 개월 전 +422

    The hand-crafting of the noodles, the attention to detail in absolutely everything - amazing dedication.

  • @coloradodirtbike5930
    @coloradodirtbike5930 5 개월 전 +364

    Meditation before making food.. this guy isn't playing around

    • @amarbinay6654
      @amarbinay6654 24 일 전

      Guess when ya live on the other side of the world that makes ya homesick

  • @rebekahj9085
    @rebekahj9085 4 개월 전 +248

    I'm sure it cost a fortune to eat at his restaurant but it's worth every penny with the amount of time and effort he puts in.

    • @johannielsen519
      @johannielsen519 4 개월 전 +43

      you can see the menu card in some shots with prices being around 50-80 USD with some dishes even going as low as 30 USD, more then reasonable i would say 😄

    • @krotchlickmeugh627
      @krotchlickmeugh627 3 개월 전 +6

      ​@johannielsen519 thats a travesty. He spent a whole day and all of his soul.

    • @saikrishnathiwakarrk
      @saikrishnathiwakarrk 3 개월 전 +8

      I guess more than money , it doubtful you get a seat in there, must be reserved for weeks or maybe even months

    • @skimshady
      @skimshady 개월 전

      bro i promise you hes fine lol. That is a very healthy profit margin especially in japan.@@krotchlickmeugh627

    • @amarbinay6654
      @amarbinay6654 24 일 전

      It would be half the price back in Japan and exclusive traditional udonsoba

  • @lericosalvador3772
    @lericosalvador3772 3 개월 전 +37

    Seeing him explain his soba knife and how special it is to him while smiling is so precious

  • @RaphaelAguirre
    @RaphaelAguirre 2 개월 전 +40

    On top if the world class skills displayed in this video, the chef is an amazing communicator, he explained every process, making it even more captivating. Ramsey vibes, he would do amazing on tv/flix. Massive admiration and respect! You rock, chef!

  • @swyrlllll
    @swyrlllll 4 개월 전 +77

    I was completely transfixed by this video. His descriptions were so lovely. How can you not admire someone who lives his craft?

    • @imanalien1305
      @imanalien1305 3 개월 전

      In a second language too, yet so clear and lovely!

  • @benedictcabiling5627
    @benedictcabiling5627 5 개월 전 +153

    This might be the best cooking related video i have ever seen…. I was straight mesmerized when he was making the soba noodles

  • @happywilliam1
    @happywilliam1 5 개월 전 +232

    My favorite episode so far, amazing craftmanship!

  • @MyFirstYoutubeHandle
    @MyFirstYoutubeHandle 4 개월 전 +13

    Grinding your own buckwheat? Respect. We need more of this.

  • @rodriguezivan71
    @rodriguezivan71 5 개월 전 +43

    Bro gave himself a cooking buff before making the noodles

  • @brandofhero
    @brandofhero 5 개월 전 +51

    I could honestly just sit at his shop and just watch. It’s so mesmerizing.

  • @mk-2727
    @mk-2727 개월 전 +4

    I love how he does everything with ease. He's a born natural talent and Japan should be proud how he teaches us about the culture.

  • @mamarana524
    @mamarana524 4 개월 전 +27

    I had dinner here once this. The food is truly delicious. The duck broth so rich. It's definitely a little pricey, but if you can afford it. It's worth it. And the owner is there doing pottery by the front door and is very nice gentleman

  • @MP-js5ro
    @MP-js5ro 4 개월 전 +125

    I have always been mesmerized and intrigued by the reverence, respect, and dedication in the Japanese culture. Westerners have so much to still learn about what truly matters

  • @rayh.3478
    @rayh.3478 4 개월 전 +30

    his motions, his movements... its more artistic than being a chef! i can just watch him making doughs all day

  • @friesewiese
    @friesewiese 5 개월 전 +14

    if the chef doesn't meditate before preparing food with his eyes closed I don't want it anymore after seeing this

  • @felipemorales4901
    @felipemorales4901 5 개월 전 +52

    This is one of the greatest videos I’ve ever seen.

  • @peteryeung111
    @peteryeung111 3 개월 전 +7

    This is the best I seen. His skill, energy and passion is incredible. Let’s hope there is enough interest and talent to carry on this craft.
    This is truly a master level Japanese chef.

  • @Despite37
    @Despite37 5 개월 전 +30

    bro is not messing around about his noodles.

  • @ricardomartinez6055
    @ricardomartinez6055 3 개월 전 +7

    The fact he was able to describe how the dough should feel like (ear 19:15) is so crazy to me. He has to have such a deep passion for food that he literally feels it in something seeming so minuscule as rubbing his ear.

  • @nigelsimon8865
    @nigelsimon8865 4 개월 전 +14

    It's so beautiful to see someone enjoying and respecting their craft.

  • @adriankristiansen9224
    @adriankristiansen9224 3 개월 전 +10

    This is maybe the best food related video I have seen. I got really emotional and moved by Chef, he is a true master. He has a great and almost spiritual energy to him. My goal in life is to have the same passion and discipline.

  • @0ogie
    @0ogie 3 일 전 +1

    Japanese chefs never cease to amaze me...always keeping to tradition, always so intricate and delicate. Quality over quantity. An ingredient never wasted.

  • @acenessa
    @acenessa 5 개월 전 +167

    The Japanese really have mastered how to be spiritual in everything they do. The respect shown to the process of making food is amazing.. Arigato 🙏🏼

    • @rj5649
      @rj5649 5 개월 전 +17

      It’s really beautiful, isn’t it? I’m thankful we have the internet to be able to get a glimpse into others’ cultures and lives!

    • @its_clean
      @its_clean 5 개월 전 +31

      Japanese culture is indeed heavily focused on nature and natural spirituality, but let's be sure not to overly romanticize or orientalize all of Japan. Shuichi Kotani's spiritual devotion to craft is famously unique and reflects a very particular school of soba-making, not a universal practice among all Japanese crafts. Few other top Japanese chefs follow anything close to this guy's meditative process, despite also having achieved technical perfection and singular success.

    • @Shinkajo
      @Shinkajo 5 개월 전 +1

      Yeah but most Japanese chefs don't meditate before cooking or make their own pottery lol.

    • @joshevans3452
      @joshevans3452 4 개월 전 +8

      @its_clean Fully agree. Most cooks/chefs consider themselves as craftsmen. I equate cooking with woodworking. There is artistry involved, but the ultimate purpose is to use basic, repetitive skills to crate something that is functional first. While some people can find spirituality and meaning in those skills, it is not a prerequisite to performing at the highest level.

  • @johnd0e25
    @johnd0e25 5 개월 전 +77

    Amazing dedication to the craft, this is on a level of its own.

  • @jaguarblack5051
    @jaguarblack5051 3 개월 전 +23

    This Chef is different than other Chefs in Japan because he narrates the entire video in English himself.

    • @pinkmonkeybird2644
      @pinkmonkeybird2644 2 개월 전 +2

      That’s because a his restaurant is in NYC. He speaks English if he wants to speak with customers and for navigating life in the city. Agree that he’s one of the most centered and interesting chefs who have appeared on the channel though.

  • @AudioTruyenLangQue
    @AudioTruyenLangQue 5 개월 전 +66

    I just love how they explain everything to us so we can understand them , and they make it fun so we don't get bored or distracted ( which happens to me very often) plus they are having fun to which is amazing. So thank you! You're amazing guys!

  • @Bohmerification
    @Bohmerification 5 개월 전 +39

    That was a beautiful process to witness

  • @zoltanhorvath1391
    @zoltanhorvath1391 5 개월 전 +20

    I could watch him all day. Please make more episode!

  • @LouisRMichael
    @LouisRMichael 5 개월 전 +27

    Utterly incredible. A living legend.

  • @cavanchan88
    @cavanchan88 3 개월 전 +2

    i love how he puts so much passion into everything he does. and his focus isn't just about feeding ppl but also about the nourishment of the body

  • @111bella
    @111bella 5 개월 전 +13

    truly beautiful seeing someone do what they love 🥲

  • @irfilo
    @irfilo 개월 전 +2

    I'm sure this tastes amazing but even enjoyed his rituals even more. Much respect for his process. Must go here.

  • @mosesjeromelazaro2841
    @mosesjeromelazaro2841 5 개월 전 +23

    it's the journey that's the golden secret here. everything requires skill. it's an artform and takes years to master, probably. there's something satisfying watching him do all this. i dont know why haha

  • @madred1842
    @madred1842 3 개월 전 +2

    If only I had a fraction of this man’s dedication.
    This is what passion looks like

  • @stianaslaksen5799
    @stianaslaksen5799 4 개월 전 +11

    He is so dedicated to his craft! Would love to eat there.

  • @boltonky
    @boltonky 4 개월 전 +6

    Legend, watching people like this makes you appreciate what he is making and the effort they put in.
    If only we all had that ability the world would be a crazy place

  • @Yoshi31235
    @Yoshi31235 개월 전 +1

    It's always amazing to watch pasionate people with such profound knowledge of their craft

  • @ChrisTeMain
    @ChrisTeMain 5 개월 전 +11

    Unreall why Japanese cooking is literally art 🙌🏽

  • @roflstormvanilla921
    @roflstormvanilla921 5 개월 전 +26

    ok but this guy is insane(or most sane). making is own clay bolw, hardest noodle in the world, A5 restaurent and dishes.

  • @adelheidsnel5171
    @adelheidsnel5171 5 개월 전 +18

    Stunning. The sacredness of food🙏❤️

  • @fredstah714
    @fredstah714 개월 전 +2

    Japanese culture will always be known for their precise, precision and perfection.

  • @wanderlustrer
    @wanderlustrer 개월 전 +2

    " Dancing with the buckwheat " 💚

  • @jerichocruzado
    @jerichocruzado 4 개월 전 +2

    of course the noodles and technique are epic. drip on another level with that jacket tho

  • @littleredsubmarine
    @littleredsubmarine 개월 전 +2

    Beautiful intention in to his food. I am sure it is lovely.

  • @joruckus
    @joruckus 5 개월 전 +2

    Amazing!
    More of these kind of videos, please.

  • @timthompsondp
    @timthompsondp 5 개월 전 +2

    Pure craft. What a fascinating, dedicated, and meticulous human being.

  • @Nelly.K
    @Nelly.K 5 개월 전 +1

    WOW this is amazing! Such huge respect!

  • @dannyluelee
    @dannyluelee 4 개월 전 +1

    This guy is a true master at his craft. The techniques that are so easy for him have been honed for a very long time.

  • @goalixia
    @goalixia 5 개월 전 +1

    Absolutely amazing!!

  • @feliiiik
    @feliiiik 5 개월 전 +3

    absolutely amazing

  • @worldwidewashington
    @worldwidewashington 4 개월 전 +1

    That was absolutely amazing I'm in awe

  • @andrewalexander6041
    @andrewalexander6041 3 개월 전 +1

    This was incredible to watch. It was weird being so amazed and calmed at the same time. Crazy skills shaping that dough...❤

  • @willcookmakeup
    @willcookmakeup 2 개월 전 +1

    Omg his so skilled he can't see anything and literally didn't get flour anywhere. Everything stayed in the bowl perfectly

  • @karengarrison4237
    @karengarrison4237 3 개월 전 +1

    A genius. I have never seen such expertise and respect for food.

  • @goalixia
    @goalixia 5 개월 전 +3

    Best one so far! Immaculate talent

  • @pookienumnums
    @pookienumnums 2 개월 전 +1

    Awesome. I feel honored to have an inside look into Chef's daily life, a living showcase to his passion and dedication to his craft(s).

  • @naonao77090
    @naonao77090 4 개월 전

    Dedication to the deliberate perfection of everything you do. I love that culture

  • @newbro
    @newbro 3 개월 전 +2

    This is not food, this is arts.

  • @krazyklinzy
    @krazyklinzy 3 개월 전

    I watched the entire video in amazement. What a treat for this glimpse into chef's art. His passion for food shines

  • @deploynz
    @deploynz 3 개월 전

    Inspiring chef..the food looks amazing

  • @Ignaciodev
    @Ignaciodev 5 개월 전 +3

    This is amazing, looked the chef and his dedication

  • @fyahstatah6298
    @fyahstatah6298 5 개월 전 +1

    Such a great technique, kudos to this chef

  • @tysobol
    @tysobol 4 개월 전 +1

    This is an incredible story, and shot beautifully. I need to schedule more mediation time into my day to day

  • @erikjuarezdk2367
    @erikjuarezdk2367 5 개월 전 +7

    The definition of a true Master

  • @floydmagtulis629
    @floydmagtulis629 4 개월 전 +1

    This is an art of cooking!!! fantastic 😊

  • @AnnapolisGirly
    @AnnapolisGirly 4 개월 전

    I’m feeling so chill watching this. Drinking my green tea and craving these noodles.

  • @39madman
    @39madman 5 개월 전 +5

    First chef that doesn’t chase the crew out

  • @michaeljordan215
    @michaeljordan215 4 개월 전 +4

    If you find something that consistently keeps you healthy then you stick with it. You definetly convinced me to try it out. Props on using organic.

  • @SSN70
    @SSN70 5 개월 전 +6

    Pure art ! ❤

  • @tmurchjr
    @tmurchjr 5 개월 전 +1

    An amazing and mesmerizing process.

  • @Ludawig
    @Ludawig 5 개월 전 +4

    Awesome process and delicious looking food. Would love to try when I'm in NYC

  • @chefboylee
    @chefboylee 5 개월 전 +3

    absolute master of the craft. respect

  • @JD_Awesome
    @JD_Awesome 2 개월 전

    He is so focused in his art . ❤

  • @saikrishnathiwakarrk
    @saikrishnathiwakarrk 3 개월 전

    Great video watching an artist in everything he does and always want's to improve. Thanks for this one bon appetite.

  • @jordanwhite8015
    @jordanwhite8015 4 개월 전 +2

    I love this guy. The restaurant has been added to the list

  • @ahteooo
    @ahteooo 5 개월 전 +3

    Amazing chef. The process is outstanding.

  • @CODEDSTUDIO
    @CODEDSTUDIO 4 개월 전 +1

    this is priceless, so much attention put into it

  • @geoffreychan8967
    @geoffreychan8967 2 개월 전

    It's such a deep level of artistry and dedication. Just wow.

  • @unruly_ronin
    @unruly_ronin 27 일 전

    It's spectacular watching the Soba Master in action. How insightful

  • @cheebas.kitchen
    @cheebas.kitchen 3 개월 전

    this is just so beautiful to watch

  • @rockwelaj
    @rockwelaj 21 일 전

    That was absolutely gorgeous.

  • @aishafaisal2249
    @aishafaisal2249 29 일 전

    What an amazing chef who loves his craft

  • @MattTreg
    @MattTreg 5 개월 전 +4

    What a legend

  • @maddycosio7418
    @maddycosio7418 4 개월 전 +3

    What a huge dedication to this lovely passion, I'm sure the food tastes AMAZING

  • @nayanababo
    @nayanababo 4 개월 전

    Ultimate craftsmanship

  • @lysmalls658
    @lysmalls658 3 개월 전

    This is so amazing he had me mesmerized the whole video

  • @ErikRoseJohnsen
    @ErikRoseJohnsen 2 일 전

    Respect!

  • @jeanneamato8278
    @jeanneamato8278 4 개월 전 +1

    Watching this was like a meditation in itself. This is a keeper.

  • @nasrulfarid6826
    @nasrulfarid6826 4 개월 전

    Perfect

  • @charlescdt6509
    @charlescdt6509 4 개월 전 +2

    The Bruce Lee of noodles. This was beyond awesome.

  • @vladnar
    @vladnar 5 개월 전 +4

    this guy is a genius

  • @lwando88
    @lwando88 개월 전

    This is art! 🤌🏽

  • @caloyskee
    @caloyskee 4 개월 전

    Amazing dedication

  • @ishina1040
    @ishina1040 3 개월 전

    It’s pure art!