Behind the Counter at a Gyoza Restaurant in Japan

This is behind the counter at Ichimi RinRin, a popular local Chinese Gyoza restaurant in Tokyo that draws it roots from recipe handed down by grandma. This Tokyo hidden gem is located just a minute walk from the JR Shimbashi Station Karasu Mori Exit in Tokyo. So the kitchen chefs apparently don’t speak much Japanese and my Chinese is non-existent so yeah, I’m a bit anxious about this one. The restaurant was originally opened by Kamiyama san more than 20 years ago in 1987 in Tokyo. It was just her at a small counter bar, but after some time the word from her customers about her amazing Gyoza dumplings started to spread. So much so, that all the new business helped her move and open up her very first restaurant at the location we’re in today. In fact, in Japan, Chinese food is very much a part of Japanese food culture, making up about 14% of the restaurants which is even more than sushi restaurants at 8%. Kamiyama san is originally from Shenyang, a prosperous city in Northeast China, known to be the birthplace of gyoza. She grew up with her grandmother who was skilled at cooking amazing meat buns and dim sum and who taught her the traditional Chinese gyoza recipe that she uses today inspiring her to follow her true passion to cook. The central kitchen is the heart of the operation and is the reason why Kamiyama san is able to consistently produce and maintain the quality of her signature mouth-watering gyoza that her customers have come to love.

Ichimi Rinrin Gyoza Restaurant

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[josecaringal]

Behind the Counter, Made in Japan, and Day in the Life videos are one of the best contents to watch while eating meals!

[Hulalulatallulahoop]

My eyes popped wide open when the guy said he's 46 years old!!!! He only looked in his 20s! The food looked delicious and I only discovered Gyozas a year ago (I'm from Manchester, UK).

[scarlett]

I love that they just pulled a bunch of pillows and blankies out of nowhere and turned the restaurant into a full blown naptime experience

[misubi]

Cool to see non-native Japanese and their lives and work in Japan!

[nikroth]

your level of authenticity when making those videos is soooo high !! thank you !!

[Obozo_Gaming]

"Day in The Life of" and "Behind The Counter" are my two favorite series from you, I love seeing how other countries work styles.

[CWarriorxx]

2:30 He's saying the ingredients are for their own staff meal.

Thanks for the videos as always, entertaining and insightful!

[cs]

the chef was really into the stock market lol multiple phones checking the price

[collinwoodford]

Dude, you knock it out of the park every time. You do a great job choosing passionate restaurant owners to follow. How do you not have a TV deal yet?

[Patterrz]

These videos are fantastic marketing for the businesses, I bet loads of viewers will be heading here when they travel to Japan

[Balaco]

I remember exactly when I started to watch Paolo from Tokyo videos, Covid was starting, school was being canceled and I started working since I had nothing else to do, I have been watching this guy videos since Covid started and it helped me get through my new work life when I arrived late to my parents house, now school has started and whenever I feel sad I start watching Paolo from Tokyo videos

[nimnom]

I really appreciated both your effort and the chefs effort to communicate with each other! Even if they don't speak Japanese, they did a great job finding ways to answer things, and you clearly worked hard to understand them the best you could!
I also find it really great to see an example of a restaurant where the owner and food did not originally come from Japan, and still find success. I think that helps showcase how the Japanese are starting to welcome more outside things, which is great!

[Orbaek-]

I started making gyoza myself using a pan + water in medium heat
It's so good, i make around 50 and freeze them so i can get some anytime, it takes around 2 hours alone for now but i see progress each time
You really should all try

[cyberqueen]

Gyoza is definitely one of my favorites. I'm from a Chinese family, and my mom sometimes makes them for me for lunch. I'm so glad to be watching these videos on my birthday.

[melvin]

This has to be one of the nicest and simplest restaurant design I have seen so far, the right amount of natural lighting and coziness of the restaurant and the scene right outside the restaurant isn't too strong to the eyes. Everything about this restaurant is relaxing!

[ChicagoTurtle]

I’m glad the migrant communities are being represented. Tokyo is full of all kinds of people. Some of them tend to be brushed aside. The real Tokyo is multi-cultural.

[Rose-birg]

I love the owner! I’m glad she didn’t adjust the taste. She’s really sharing something special

[zennoodle]

I didn't realize how many Mandarin speaking businesses there were in Japan. Made our trip much easier and they were so accommodating/welcoming. My wife is not Asian so it threw them for a loop when I started speaking. haha

[maruwan-dono]

Make them longer bro.. for some reason when i watch this behind the counter videos i just dont want them to end.. like the tenpura one it was amazing. Thnks Paolo

[MrMichelangelo]

My friends and I have just visited this place. It's not only a tasty food but also a group of kind people. I can't express my feelings with simple words. Definitely a "must have" spot in Tokyo