
The Japanese Food You've Never Tried | Trash Taste #17


[00:06 - 00:18]Introduction to podcast episode of "Trash Taste"


[00:34 - 00:42]Conspiracy theory about host always being a guest


[00:42 - 00:48]Discussion about scheduling and guests on the show


[00:42 - 00:48]First guest-less episode in a while


[00:42 - 00:48]Introduction of host and co-hosts


[00:48 - 00:54]Host takes center seat


[01:35 - 01:41]Discussion about a pool tournament and being invited by a friend


[01:35 - 01:41]Host's experience in the tournament


[03:12 - 03:21]Comparison to other games with different rules, such as Monopoly and Uno


[04:30 - 04:38]Host's competitive nature and desire to win


[05:50 - 06:08]Different rules in different countries for playing pool


[05:50 - 06:08]Suggestion to play Monopoly on the podcast with guest


[05:50 - 06:08]Different rules for fouls in pool


[07:02 - 07:11]Discussion about house rules and official rules for certain games


[07:02 - 07:11]Comparison of different regions and their rules for games


[00:00 - 07:48]Discussion of different rules in different games around the world.


[07:48 - 07:58]Talking about a game of Uno and Joey wanting to end it


[07:58 - 08:07]Discussing the official rules of Uno on the PC


[09:10 - 09:23]Remembering playing flash games on MiniClip in school


[11:13 - 11:20]IT class was like a second playground


[12:22 - 12:32]Creating a website in IT class with a cool name


[14:27 - 14:35]TheAnimeMan.Wordpress.com


[15:16 - 15:27]Discussing the popularity of anime reviews on YouTube


[16:07 - 16:14]Having a cool teacher in school, specifically the IT teacher and a physics teacher


[16:14 - 16:22]Teacher possibly trying to make physics more interesting


[07:48 - 16:22]The page content includes a discussion about a game of Uno and the official rules of Uno on the PC. It then moves on to reminiscing about playing flash games on MiniClip during school, creating a website in IT class, and the popularity of anime reviews on YouTube. Finally, it mentions having a cool teacher in school, specifically the IT teacher and a physics teacher who possibly tried to make physics more interesting.


[16:22 - 16:33]Speaker talks about taking physics class because they found it interesting


[16:42 - 16:48]Describes a physics teacher who carries a giant stick called the "gentle persuader"


[16:48 - 17:00]Teacher would use the stick to wake up sleeping students


[17:00 - 17:06]Speaker believes physics teachers are the "nuttiest"


[17:41 - 17:47]Talks about a manga called "Great Teacher Onizuka" and how it relates to having a great teacher


[19:00 - 19:07]Shares a personal story about a teacher who had their back during a fight


[19:27 - 19:36]Describes a disruptive student who drove all the teachers insane


[19:48 - 19:57]Shares a personal story about their phone going off during an exam and getting grilled by the headmaster


[21:23 - 21:36]Mentions using the song "Young Kato - Drink, Dance, Play" as an alarm during gaming sessions


[22:56 - 23:10]Talks about purposely choosing a song they hate as an alarm to wake up for exams


[23:51 - 24:13]Shares a personal story about gaming and listening to the song "Deku Dance to Your Death"


[16:22 - 24:24]Speaker talks about taking an interesting physics class and shares stories about their physics teacher and a disruptive student. They also discuss a manga and personal experiences with alarms and gaming.


[26:23 - 26:29] Joey decided to become a pescatarian for a month to try and eat healthier in Japan.


[28:55 - 29:05]They discuss the difficulty of finding trustworthy seafood in the UK and Thailand.


[29:59 - 30:05]They also talk about the temptation of street food at conventions and the potential consequences.


[30:48 - 30:53]In the Philippines, Joey got sick from a mango rather than street food.


[31:41 - 31:47]Joey bought and tried duck fetuses and filmed a video about it.


[32:06 - 32:21]They mention other strange foods they have tried, like a sperm sack at a sushi restaurant.


[24:24 - 32:21]Joey's brief experience as a pescatarian in Japan was successful and he plans to return to eating meat after a month.


[32:21 - 32:28]The speaker talks about trying exotic foods in Japan and how it can be a love or hate experience.


[33:14 - 33:19]They mention trying a soup with chewy parts which turned out to be testicles.


[33:14 - 33:19]The speaker's friend's family in China orders exotic food for them to try, including a soup with beef testicles.


[33:14 - 33:19]They discuss their differing opinions on trying new and unusual foods.


[34:18 - 34:23]The speaker talks about wanting to try all the strange foods and experiences.


[34:23 - 34:31]They share a story about trying a slimy and spicy dish that they didn't enjoy.


[35:48 - 35:54]They discuss the frustration of trying to enjoy a meal that turns into an adventure game.


[36:41 - 36:46]The speaker's friend Joey often orders strange foods and the speaker teases him for it.


[38:04 - 38:13]The speaker talks about trying a low calorie dish that tasted bad.


[38:57 - 39:07]They briefly mention not liking condiments and preferring the taste of foods as they are meant to be.


[32:21 - 39:26]Overall, the speaker shares their experiences trying exotic and unusual foods and their thoughts on the matter. Overall, the speaker discusses their experiences trying exotic and unusual foods, including a soup with testicles, and their differing opinions on trying new and unusual foods. They also mention their frustrations with trying to enjoy a meal that turns into an adventure game, and their dislike for condiments.


[39:26 - 39:43]Discussion about eating fries and different preferences


[39:45 - 39:50]Mention of "thick" fries and disliking too much potato flavor


[40:20 - 40:33]Dislike for mixing ketchup and mayonnaise


[40:42 - 40:50]Mention of "fry sauce" and its availability in the UK


[42:46 - 42:55]Comparison of British cuisine to other countries


[42:56 - 43:01]Discussion about British people being bullied online


[43:35 - 43:40]Mention of liking baked beans on toast


[43:53 - 44:00]Discussion about cooking in university


[44:35 - 44:40]Mention of going to the cup ramen museum in Yokohama


[44:56 - 45:10]Story about how cup ramen was invented


[45:48 - 45:54]Mention of cup ramen being used as currency in prison


[45:54 - 46:10]Discussion about Japanese food and discovering new dishes


[46:15 - 46:21]Introduction of "skimmin" dish


[46:38 - 46:43]Initial confusion about separating noodles from broth


[46:49 - 46:55]Explanation of how dipping noodles into thick broth makes them more flavorful


[39:26 - 46:55]Discussion about "skimmin" dish and its unique flavor combination.


[49:56 - 50:03]The speaker and his friends are discussing the differences between ramen and "skimmin" broth.


[52:30 - 52:35]The broth must be thickened to stick to the noodles when they are put in and taken out.


[52:30 - 52:35]The flavor of skimmin broth is "so fucking powerful."


[52:35 - 52:45]The speaker's friends were skeptical about skimmin broth until they tried it and had an "existential crisis" while eating it.


[52:35 - 52:45]The speaker's friend even had a dream about the broth because it was so good.


[53:19 - 53:28]In Japan, there are three main types of noodles: soba, udon, and ramen.


[53:39 - 53:48]Skimmin broth is thinner and more liquidy than ramen broth.


[53:39 - 53:48]After eating the noodles, the remaining broth can be diluted to make it drinkable.


[53:39 - 53:48]The speaker tried Ichiran ramen and thought it was good, but expensive and with thin noodles.


[53:39 - 53:48]The speaker prefers thicker noodles in his broth.


[53:39 - 53:48]Soba is the healthiest option, udon is the thickest, and ramen is in the middle.


[53:39 - 53:48]Skimmin broth is thinner and more liquidy than ramen broth.


[53:48 - 53:58]In Japan, there are three main types of noodles: soba, udon, and ramen.


[53:48 - 53:58]Soba is the healthiest option, udon is the thickest, and ramen is in the middle.


[53:58 - 54:06]The speaker believes skimmin is an underdog and is frustrated when people only want to eat ramen and sushi in Japan.


[53:58 - 54:06]Soba "doesn't hit back" like udon does.


[53:58 - 54:06]The speaker and his friends had an "existential crisis" while eating skimmin broth and even had a dream about it.


[53:58 - 54:06]The speaker prefers thicker noodles in his broth.


[53:58 - 54:06]The main difference between soba and ramen is that soba is made from buckwheat and tastes healthier.


[53:58 - 54:06]Ramen is not as healthy as soba or udon.


[53:58 - 54:06]The speaker believes skimmin is an underdog and is frustrated when people only want to eat ramen and sushi in Japan.


[53:58 - 54:06]The speaker and his friends were skeptical about skimmin broth until they tried it and had an "existential crisis" while eating it.


[53:58 - 54:06]The speaker tried Ichiran ramen and thought it was good, but expensive and with thin noodles.


[46:55 - 54:06]The speaker and his friends discuss the differences between ramen and skimmin broth, with the speaker expressing frustration that skimmin is often overlooked and underappreciated. They also discuss the various types of noodles in Japan, with soba being the healthiest, udon being the thickest, and ramen falling somewhere in the middle. The speaker prefers thicker noodles in his broth and believes that skimmin broth is "so fucking powerful" in flavor that it can even cause an "existential crisis" while eating it. Despite trying Ichiran ramen and liking it, the speaker still believes that skimmin broth is superior and wishes more people would give it a chance.


[54:11 - 54:24] Ramen fights are a challenge and can be heavy in calories.


[54:24 - 54:31]Ramen is better than soba from the supermarket.


[54:31 - 54:50]Soba restaurants are amazing and sponsored by Grand Summoners.


[54:31 - 54:50]Grand Summoners is a mobile RPG with a One Punch Man crossover event.


[54:50 - 55:09]There are three free One Punch Man units available in the game.


[54:50 - 55:09]All players get a free crossover summoning ticket on their first login.


[54:50 - 55:09]Obtained units include Saitama, Terrible Tornado, Hellish Blizzard, Sonic, Garo, Genos, and Boros.


[55:09 - 55:19]Fully animated special abilities for each character.


[55:09 - 55:19]Original story featuring One Punch Man characters in the world of Grand Summoners.


[55:19 - 55:30]New buffs and equips for One Punch Man characters.


[55:30 - 55:44]Login rewards, free summoning tickets, crystals, and luck jumps.


[55:30 - 55:44]Time events including a 120 luck upgrade for all One Punch Man units.


[56:57 - 57:07]Cold soba is a refreshing option, but hot soba feels more like a meal.


[58:50 - 59:06]Some people don't like udon because it's like a thick, savory mochi.


[1.00:42 - 1.00:53]Udon broth is light and doesn't stick to the noodles.


[1.00:42 - 1.00:53]Skimmin and ramen have more powerful flavors that can be overwhelming and heavy.


[1.01:00 - 1.01:07]Sometimes a light option is preferred, such as on a cold day or to avoid feeling too full.


[54:06 - 1.01:26]Ramen fights are a challenge and can be heavy in calories, soba restaurants are amazing and sponsored by Grand Summoners, a mobile RPG with a One Punch Man crossover event. There are three free One Punch Man units available in the game, with login rewards and upgrades for all One Punch Man characters. While some may prefer the refreshing option of cold soba, others enjoy the heavier and more powerful flavors of skimmin and ramen.


[1.02:09 - 1.02:20]The speaker talks about trying sushi for the first time and not liking it.


[1.02:34 - 1.03:09]They mention that sushi in Japan is of higher quality even at cheaper restaurants.


[1.03:41 - 1.03:46]They mention that sushi is their go-to post-workout meal.


[1.05:59 - 1.06:06]The speaker talks about their initial dislike for sushi and sashimi.


[1.05:59 - 1.06:06]The speaker explains why they can't eat sushi for dinner.


[1.06:18 - 1.06:26]They discuss the traditional Japanese breakfast and its excessiveness.


[1.06:18 - 1.06:26]They comment on the numerous dishes served for a Japanese breakfast.


[1.08:11 - 1.08:17]The speaker mentions their love for mackerel and how it is a clean-tasting fish.


[1.08:51 - 1.08:57]The speaker talks about their dislike for cold, steamed egg rolls.


[1.01:26 - 1.08:57]Overall, the speaker discusses their evolving taste for sushi and their preference for it as a post-workout meal. They also mention the excessiveness of the traditional Japanese breakfast.


[1.08:58 - 1.09:04] The speaker is at a restaurant and wants a hot egg and coffee, but all the dishes are cold.


[1.09:18 - 1.09:38]They discuss how Japanese breakfasts are often too bland and lacking in flavor.


[1.10:40 - 1.10:52]They talk about trying curry in Japan and how it's always too one-noted and not as flavorful as Indian curry.


[1.12:45 - 1.12:53]The speaker mentions that they enjoy spice and pain when eating, even though it may not be attractive to others.


[1.14:55 - 1.15:00]They mention that they used to not be able to handle spice, but have built up a tolerance.


[1.15:08 - 1.15:31]The speaker also discusses their love for the spice level at a chain restaurant called Coco Ichi.


[1.15:32 - 1.15:45]The speaker expresses their love for wasabi and how it is different from traditional spice.


[1.08:58 - 1.16:23]Overall, the speaker misses the spicy food from their home country and finds Japanese breakfasts to be lacking in flavor.


[1.16:23 - 1.16:40]The speaker talks about putting too much wasabi on sushi and enjoying the spice.


[1.18:50 - 1.18:58]The speaker introduces the idea of spice through their experiences with challenges and livestreams.


[1.18:50 - 1.18:58]They mention their partner's inability to handle spice and how they got her used to it.


[1.18:50 - 1.18:58]The speaker talks about their love for spice and how it enhances dishes.


[1.20:46 - 1.21:17]They mention stopping putting wasabi in soy sauce and just eating it directly.


[1.22:02 - 1.22:09]They open a bottle of Drops of God wine.


[1.22:16 - 1.22:23]They mention their love for Japanese bread and how it is different from European bread.


[1.23:12 - 1.23:17]The speaker talks about a bakery near their house that sells delicious bread for a high price.


[1.23:18 - 1.23:24]They mention their lack of enjoyment for bread with toppings.


[1.23:59 - 1.24:05]The speaker brings up the superiority of German bread.


[1.24:05 - 1.24:12]They express their desire to move to Germany after living in Japan.


[1.16:23 - 1.24:12]The speaker talks about their love for spice, their partner's intolerance for it and how they got her used to it, and their appreciation for Japanese bread compared to European and German bread.


[1.24:12 - 1.24:19]Discussion about German and Japanese food


[1.24:19 - 1.24:29]Preference for pretzels and bread


[1.26:14 - 1.26:20]Controversy over Asian bakeries in America being too sweet


[1.28:08 - 1.28:14]Discussion about Japanese hamburgers and their simplicity


[1.30:32 - 1.30:37]Argument over whether steak or hamburgers are better


[1.31:39 - 1.31:44]Comparison to enjoying cheese on pizza vs. by itself


[1.24:12 - 1.32:15]The conversation covered various types of food, including German and Japanese cuisine, and discussed preferences for pretzels, bread, and hamburgers. There was also a debate over the sweetness of Asian bakeries in America and a comparison between steak and hamburgers.


[1.32:15 - 1.32:25]Person orders steak with fries, but only cares about the fries


[1.32:25 - 1.32:41]Debating if steak has to be eaten with fries or can be eaten with other things


[1.32:25 - 1.32:41]Argument about whether a burger patty is by itself or part of a bigger meal


[1.33:48 - 1.34:03]Disagreement about the quality of beef in Japan compared to other countries


[1.38:00 - 1.38:08]Comparison of different meats and their rankings


[1.39:21 - 1.39:33]Discussion about hot dogs and sausages


[1.32:15 - 1.40:29]Person discusses their opinion on steak and its accompaniments, as well as their preferences for different types of meats and processed foods.


[1.40:29 - 1.40:36]The speaker's mother used to make a meal of mashed potatoes and spam that they loved.


[1.41:32 - 1.41:40]The meal consisted of mashed potatoes, spam, and no other flavorings.


[1.41:59 - 1.42:08]The speaker would always ask their mother to make this meal.


[1.43:30 - 1.43:46]In Japan, the speaker enjoys dishes that contain spam, such as spam fried rice and spam sushi.


[1.44:43 - 1.44:50]The speaker's favorite combini (convenience store) items include the long boy tuna bread and any dish with mayo in it.


[1.45:09 - 1.45:14]The speaker mentions that spam is a common food in the Philippines.


[1.45:46 - 1.45:54]The speaker also enjoys raw egg dishes in Japan, which are safer to eat due to the way the eggs are produced.


[1.45:54 - 1.46:00]The speaker loved this meal and would gobble it up.


[1.46:01 - 1.46:07]The speaker talks about their favorite hot pot dishes, including sukiyaki and Chinese hot pot.


[1.46:43 - 1.46:53]The speaker's roommate does not have an oven, so they often eat out instead of cooking.


[1.47:06 - 1.47:12]The speaker talks about how mayo in Japan tastes better than in other countries.


[1.47:12 - 1.47:19]Japan is expensive to eat out in, but can be cheaper if you stick to simple dishes like pasta and sauce.


[1.40:29 - 1.47:32]Overall, the speaker enjoys the variety of dishes in Japan and how they differ from other countries.


[1.47:32 - 1.47:39]Discussion about buying food in Japan, specifically portions being too large for one person.


[1.47:54 - 1.48:18]Difficulty in finding small portions of ingredients like green onions and tomatoes.


[1.49:11 - 1.49:20]Eating out at convenience stores and comparing fried chicken options.


[1.50:36 - 1.50:43]Transition from initially enjoying onigiri to eventually finding it boring.


[1.52:46 - 1.53:18]Preference for freshly made rice over microwaved rice.


[1.52:46 - 1.53:18]Experience of growing up with rice as a staple food and getting used to it.


[1.54:24 - 1.54:32]Personal preference for pouring pork juices over rice at a specific restaurant.


[1.47:32 - 1.55:06]Rice is like bread but in a different format and can be enjoyed in various ways.


[1.55:57 - 1.56:05] The speakers discuss their preferences for different types of meat, including beef, pork, and lamb.


[1.57:43 - 1.57:52]The concept of cooking your own meal in a restaurant is debated, with one speaker enjoying the social aspect while the other prefers to have someone else cook for them.


[1.58:51 - 1.59:21]They also talk about their experiences with cooking their own meals at Korean barbecue and shabu shabu restaurants.


[1.59:53 - 2.00:01]They also touch on the differences in restaurant experiences between Western and Asian cultures.


[2.01:04 - 2.01:12]The speakers mention their love for yakiniku, but also criticize the wait times for meat to cook.


[2.02:33 - 2.02:41]The conversation ends with a discussion on optimizing the eating experience.


[1.55:06 - 2.02:41]Overall, the speakers discuss their preferences for different types of meat and restaurant experiences, specifically focusing on the act of cooking your own meal in a social setting.


[2.07:44 - 2.08:01]Conversation about optimizing cooking meat at a Yakiniku restaurant


[2.08:17 - 2.08:28]Discussion about social dynamics when it comes to sharing food at meals


[2.08:55 - 2.09:05]Mention of Japanese business dinners and the pressure to leave one piece of food behind


[2.08:55 - 2.09:05]Discomfort with witnessing live food being cooked, specifically an abalone at a restaurant


[2.08:55 - 2.09:05]The topic of witnessing live food being cooked comes up again


[2.09:06 - 2.09:13]One person is concerned about appearing like a "fat ass" for taking the last piece of meat


[2.09:06 - 2.09:13]Another is worried about wasting food due to social awkwardness


[2.09:49 - 2.10:00]Discussion about the morality of killing animals for food and personal mental preparation for it


[2.02:41 - 2.10:13]The conversation covers topics such as optimizing cooking meat and social dynamics when sharing food at meals. There is also discussion about discomfort with witnessing live food being cooked, and differing opinions on the morality of killing animals for food.


[2.10:13 - 2.10:20]Went to a teppanyaki place where a chef cooks food on a flat grill


[2.11:01 - 2.11:10]Other customers ordered lobsters, which were picked from a tank by the chef


[2.11:01 - 2.11:10]Lobsters were still alive and squirming on the grill


[2.11:11 - 2.11:21]Discussion on whether it is better to see a live lobster being cooked or a dead one in a tank


[2.15:07 - 2.15:20]Personal opinion that okonomiyaki is overrated and street food is just "filler"


[2.16:50 - 2.17:00]Mention of being a "certified Japanese person" and giving opinions on Japanese food


[2.17:06 - 2.17:19]Mention of other Japanese foods such as okonomiyaki, yakitori, and beef/pork bowls


[2.17:30 - 2.17:44]Shift in perception of what good food is after living in Japan


[2.17:30 - 2.17:44]Comparison of Japan and Switzerland's high standards for food


[2.10:13 - 2.17:58]Overall, Japan has a variety of high-quality and unique street food options.


[2.17:58 - 2.18:16]Discussion about the high minimum requirements for everything in life in Japan compared to the UK


[2.19:48 - 2.19:54]The quality and satisfaction of food in Japan, even at chain restaurants or average places


[2.19:48 - 2.19:54]The experience of Japanese people traveling overseas and being disappointed with the quality of food


[2.19:48 - 2.19:54]The uniqueness and excellence of Japanese food, including burgers and Indian food


[2.21:39 - 2.21:46]The high price of unagi (boiled eel) but its worthiness as a summer food


[2.23:18 - 2.23:24]Other recommended Japanese dishes to try, such as sukiyaki and curry


[2.23:18 - 2.23:24]The overall experience and satisfaction of eating in Japan


[2.24:20 - 2.24:26]The love and care put into Japanese food and the pride of chefs in their work


[2.17:58 - 2.25:18]Japanese food is top tier and should be tried by anyone visiting Japan.


[2.25:18 - 2.25:36]The speaker feels that a certain topic should not have been debated.


[2.25:36 - 2.25:41]They suggest starting a debate in the comments or on social media.


[2.25:42 - 2.25:54]The speaker apologizes for a previous argument and thanks their patrons.


[2.25:42 - 2.25:54]The speaker mentions hitting milestones and the name of their podcast.


[2.25:42 - 2.25:54]They end by saying goodbye and inviting listeners to come back.


[2.25:54 - 2.25:57]The speaker invites others to meme about the topic.


[2.25:18 - 2.25:57]Overall, the speaker discusses a controversial topic, invites others to join the discussion, and thanks their supporters.