Toriten's Origin! The Legendary Chinese Restaurant Prepares 150kg Daily with a "Parking Lot Hero"

00:00 Highlights 01:02 A Long-Established Restaurant Founded in 1926 02:41 Cooking 18 Liters of Rice Daily 05:39 The Origin of Toriten（Chicken Tempura） 10:07 Preparing 150 kg of Chicken Daily 16:52 The History of Chinese and Western Cuisine 17:54 Opening Time 19:28 The Parking Lot Hero 26:00 The Famous Guard Who Gets Scouted 30:17 Giving Snacks to Customers Toyo-ken, located in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, is the restaurant where “toriten” originated, celebrating its 99th anniversary. On busy days, they sell nearly 500 pieces of “toriten.” Why did a restaurant that originally served Western cuisine start serving “toriten”? The secret lies in the restaurant's long history. And then there's Mr. Nakamura, the parking attendant, who is another “face” of the restaurant! His bright smile and philosophy toward his work are sure to win you over once you meet him. Location: Toyo-ken Address: 7-8-22 Ishigaki-higashi, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture Business Hours: 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM (Last order at 3:00 PM) 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM (Last order at 9:00 PM) Closed: Every second Tuesday of the month Website: https://www.toyoken-beppu.co.jp/ #japanesefood #streetfood #japanesestreetfood