How Yama Seafood Sells 8,000 Pounds of Tuna to NYC's Michelin-Starred Restaurants — Vendors

Yama Seafood is among NYC’s top vendors when it comes to albacore, bigeye, yellowfin, and bluefin tuna. Director Nobu Yamanashi and his team begin their days at 3 a.m., breaking down tuna from Spain, Mexico, and Japan. The tuna is then delivered to New York City restaurants like two Michelin-starred Daniel and three Michelin-starred Le Bernardin. There may even be a rare appearance of Japan's tuna king in this video, tuna-in to find out!

Credits:
Producers: McGraw Wolfman, Connor Reid
Director: McGraw Wolfman
Camera: Connor Reid, McGraw Wolfman
Editor: Mike Imhoff
Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
Development Producer: McGraw Wolfman
Coordinating Producer: Stefania Orrù
Audience Engagement: Daniel Geneen, Terri Ciccone
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[youlikedyourowncomment]

You can tell these guys are at the top of their game, look at how many delivery trucks they have

[GT-chwd]

This family has built a business on making sure their customers are happy all the time. Talk about a way to build a business!

[funny]

I didn’t know the U.S. had such an authentically Japanese large-scale fish distributor. The story of the family and the product they’re putting out is amazing.

[crichter]

This video should be used as training video for businesses. These guys know their target market and what they have to do to keep up with their needs. Much respect love the grind!

[dave-oh]

The Japanese, no matter where they go, have this methodical attention to detail that you just have to respect. They focus on quality, quality and quality.

[siminabox]

7:00 In French cuisine, the meat is always lean because the fat comes from the sauce, which is usually made from copious amounts of butter. A fatty meat would ruin the dish for being too greasy, so French cooks always prefer learn meat because their saucier can provide additional flavors and richness from the sauce!

[cameronroszkowski]

As a chef, I have a ton of respect for this guy - he's got great attention to customer service and quality, but also I can tell he enjoys what he does and his staff respect him.

[hessranch]

This is the old school way. The best. Where your handshake is who you are..

[samnieves]

"always say good morning"
"never lie"
"dont cheat"

good...

[ryanmiles]

Wow, just wow! His father did well with him! Such an amazing attitude to business, just wish every supplier was that dedicated.

[SurgeFinest]

These guys are a well oiled machine. Thank goodness the guy had a son who took the family business seriously and is on point.

[Yuuphonixx]

Damn, he got his tuna from the KING himself!

[yilmanbabilonia]

Badass job. You can tell this guy's enjoy what they do and enjoy doing it well

[devonowens]

I have 0 idea how I got to this video. But I am SO IMPRESSED with the guy that just knows exactly what every type of resturant wants and plans it all out. That is something that is earned and is not easily done at that.

[TIIVT]

These guys are great! Love the video. Its awesome hearing about these family company's that started from an idea!!!

[jrwhite]

"May not be the smartest guy in the room, but we will work harder. First one in and last one out". Should be the mantra of any business owner and employee. That's how you get it done!

[coledorillo]

I love how interconnected the fish business is. I remember watching the video in regards to the sushi king (that guy with the big sword) and watching all those Michelin star restaurants that rely on getting these quality products.

It’s awesome

[stunter]

Loyalty and honesty...The foundation for any successful relationship with everything in life

[Mickey-ykkv]

This is what I like about the family business. You take care of them and they'll take care of you.

[beck]

I am amazed. what a stunning documentary.