5 of the Best Street Food Finds in Tokyo

- [Narrator] Tokyo is a city that needs no introduction. In Japan's capital, modernity and history live side by side. (upbeat music) And when it comes to street food, it's no different, with recipes passed down through generations, the flavors here can transcend time. We begin with a snack that uses an often overlooked ingredient in street food: octopus. (lively music) - [Narrator] Next up, a dish that has taken decades for one man to perfect. (upbeat music) - [Narrator] Gyoza may not be Japanese, but we found an amazing shop that we had to share. (lively music) - [Narrator] Originally from Hiroshima, this next dish has become a staple in Tokyo. (upbeat music) - [Narrator] Finally, we end with something sweet at a shop playing with traditional flavors. (upbeat music) (lively music)

Channel: Great Big Story

Views: 984,497

Keywords: great big story, gbs, lag, documentary, docs, Food & Drink, Travel & Adventure, Food, Drink, travel, adventure, weird & fun knowledge, great big bites, eats, eating, takoyaki, okonomiyaki, yakisoba, noodles, soup, taiyaki croissant, croissant, pastry, dessert, snack, gyoza, dumplings

Id: 05YkRoJFcik

Length: 5min 49sec (349 seconds)

Published: Fri Jul 26 2019