The video showcases the daily operations of a family-owned Japanese chicken shop called Shinanoia, which has been in business for over 73 years. The shop, located near Gotanda Station, is known for its freshness and quality, with chickens being dressed and prepared on-site every morning. The video follows the shop's staff, including the third-generation owner, as they prepare for the day, cook various chicken dishes, and interact with customers. The shop's commitment to using high-quality, domestic free-range chickens and its dedication to customer satisfaction are highlighted as key factors in its success. The video also features interviews with staff members and customers, providing insight into the shop's culture and loyal customer base.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The video is about a local Japanese chicken shop in Gotanda.
2. The shop's name is Shinanoia.
3. Shinanoia was opened in 1949 by the current owner's grandfather.
4. The shop is a three-minute walk from Gotanda Station.
5. The shop is known for its freshness and quality, dressing chickens from the start of the morning to deliver to customers.
6. The shop's day starts at 5:00 AM.
7. A delivery driver is the first to arrive at the shop to prepare the storefront and carry in deliveries.
8. The shop has 15 workers dedicated to making the shop run.
9. The shop receives farm-fresh chicken deliveries daily and refrigerates them overnight.
10. The shop dresses the chickens by hand, which produces an unmatched level of freshness and flavor.
11. The shop has been in the same location for over 73 years.
12. The shop has strong relationships with local businesses, many of which rely exclusively on the shop's chicken meat.
13. The shop's best-selling item is karage (Japanese-style fried chicken).
14. The shop uses a special type of oil made from their chicken, called chiyu, which enhances the flavor of the fried chicken.
15. The shop's former owner, ishizakasan, is 83 years old and has been working at the shop since he was a young man.
16. Ishizakasan's son took over the business a few months ago.
17. The shop's workers take pride in their craft and offer the highest quality chicken possible to customers.
18. The shop's daily farm-fresh chicken delivery is around 600 kilograms (1,320 pounds).
19. The shop's owner, ishizakasan's son, is 39 years old and has been working at the shop for 10 years.
20. The shop's owner is a third-generation owner and is continuing his family's legacy.
21. The shop's office work and storefront are managed by the owner's wife.
22. The shop provides breakfast for its workers, called makanai, which is made with their own fresh chicken.
23. The shop opens at 9:00 AM and has a loyal customer base.
24. The shop's fried and grilled chicken, sozai dishes, are very popular and often sell out before 10:00 AM.
25. The shop selectively sources domestic free-range chickens, called daisendori and shingenori, which has remained unchanged since the shop was first opened.
26. The shop's chicken donburi rice bowls are under five dollars and are a popular takeout item for neighborhood salarymen.
27. The shop's best-selling item during peak lunch hours is the saboro chicken bowls, a savory ground chicken and scrambled eggs on top of rice.