Eating ENTIRE 20 Dish GREEK FEAST & All You Can Eat GREEK BREAKFAST BUFFET in Crete

แชร์
ฝัง
  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ส.ค. 2022
  • For 16 free meals with HelloFresh across 7 boxes AND 3 free gifts, use code CHEN16 at bit.ly/3GZB7gS!
    On the Island of Crete for the first time and the authentic greek food is some of the BEST i've ever tried!
    Here are the restaurants I went to:
    Apiri
    Address: Αγίων Δέκα 5 &, Kagiampi, Iraklio 712 01, Greece
    Sirtaki Restaurant Greek Tavern
    Address: Ανάληψη 700 14, Greece
    Avli Tavern Hersonisos
    Address: Geor. Petraki, Limenas Chersonisou 700 14, Greece
    Posiden seafood restaurant
    Address: Georgioupoli 730 07, Greece
    Kanatelias Lunch
    Address: Tsikritzi 15, Iraklio 712 01, Greece
    ➔ Join my Discord! / discord
    ★Check out my Twitch: / eatwithmikey
    ✸ Check out these awesome shirts: bit.ly/2IVM2ts
    ➔ Get tickets to the best show on earth!!! bit.ly/2gu7REI
    ★↓FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA!↓★
    Facebook Show Page: on. 1MlPKvU
    Facebook Mike Fan Page: / mikeychenx
    Instagram: instagr.am/Mikexingchen
    Twitter: / mikexingchen
    ----------------------------------------
    ◈ Equipment I use for filming◈ :
    Sony RX100 Mark V: go.magik.ly/ml/cgc5/
    PANASONIC LUMIX G85: go.magik.ly/ml/cgcd/
    Wide Angle Lens: go.magik.ly/ml/cgck/
    Camera Mic: go.magik.ly/ml/cgcn/
    Camera Lights: go.magik.ly/ml/cgcq/
    Handheld Audio Recorder: go.magik.ly/ml/cgcr/
    Tripod: go.magik.ly/ml/cgcu/
    Drone: go.magik.ly/ml/cgcx/
    ----------------------------------------
    ♫ Music from: Epidemic Sound
    www.epidemicsound.com

ความคิดเห็น • 868

  • @nikkay82
    @nikkay82 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +77

    first time that i was visited greece was at 1983.i remember that i was crying and i didnt wanted to follow my parents because i was a stunborn kid.
    finally we went and at the end i was crying because i didnt wanted back to my country,Denmark.
    fun fact ,since 1994 till now i visited greece every summer for 2 months vacations.the food cant compared with any other food for me only with italian i could say but still the greek one is even better.also the land,the islands are so amazing and the people with that warm heart can share anything they have even with a stranger.
    if God exists then for sure He gave a grace to that nation.
    sagapo ellada!!

  • @clmnkclmnk1877
    @clmnkclmnk1877 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    I'm Greek ,i was leaving 14 years of my life in Crete and now I live abroad . There are tears in my eyes.... I felt every bite you tasted of our incredible food ,I could even smell the foods....
    No doubt this is heaven's food !💕 Thanks for your video

    • @SE-tc3cr
      @SE-tc3cr ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Beautiful country, poeple and food, Italy gets all the glamour in the north med but i much prefer Greece

    • @elizabethbaxter54
      @elizabethbaxter54 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Food on Crete is the best i have eaten anywhere.

  • @dokanyon
    @dokanyon ปีที่แล้ว +158

    Ι think Greeks are happier than other people and good food is a main factor for this. If we didn't struggle with low salaries and corruption , we would be the happiest people on earth

    • @cricketclassics5490
      @cricketclassics5490 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Most country would be happy without those 2 . 😂

    • @doomzy8622
      @doomzy8622 ปีที่แล้ว

      Im eating taco bell watching this video…..

    • @Michael_Krombopulos
      @Michael_Krombopulos 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@cricketclassics5490 Agreed, but in Greece these two phenomena are on the extreme. We are getting screwed by our government HARD with nothing in return. No public service, no healthcare is working properly after all those crazy taxes we are forced to pay compared to our very low salaries and pensions

    • @cricketclassics5490
      @cricketclassics5490 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Michael_Krombopulos come to India... 😂

  • @tramlad2
    @tramlad2 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    The Greek people are some of the nicest people going, they treat tourists like family, fantastic people and fantastic country, their islands are spectacular

    • @dimitrakapa4887
      @dimitrakapa4887 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      You are lovely!!! Greece wants you back for sure🇬🇷🇬🇷💯💯🙂

    • @AimForMyHead81
      @AimForMyHead81 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ikr

    • @SpartanLeonidas1821
      @SpartanLeonidas1821 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You are Family here! Thank you for your very kind words & hope to see you back here soon 🙌🏻

    • @SE-tc3cr
      @SE-tc3cr ปีที่แล้ว

      They have done everything as a culture, conquered the known world, educated the known world - leaders from arpound the known word would send thier children to ancinat Greece to be educated and this was all over 2000 years ago, Greece is literally the cradle of the modern western world.

    • @atharvadahibhate9099
      @atharvadahibhate9099 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah still broke country 🤣

  • @Ptolemy336VV
    @Ptolemy336VV ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Greece is truly DIVINE food. Really. And Miser Chen has only seen not even the tip of the tip of the tip of the iceberg. Mr. chen can eat thousands of dishes of Greece and will not be done experiencing new dishes and flavors and combinational elements by the end of his life.
    Anyone who truly knows the Greek cuisine, will tell you: Greece has outageous rice dishes, outrageous pasta dishes, outrageous potato dishes, outrageous vegetable dishes, outrageous desserts, outrageous pulses, lentils, bean dishes, outrageous cheese dishes, outrageous fish dishes, outrageous oven dishes, outrageous meat dishes, outrageous salad dishes and so on and so on. Greek food is extremely allround and exceptional in all the ways.
    You can be in the Netherlands and be overthrown with potato dishes. You can be in the Netherlands and 95%+ of restaurants are utterly overblown with pasta and pizza. And when you are in Central Asia or East Asia there is mostly dominantly rice dishes. But in Greece you can find everything in extreme abundance. Literally no end

  • @WalaUlo
    @WalaUlo ปีที่แล้ว +66

    I've been coming to Greece since I was 5 and moved here 7 years ago. I got caught in my home country because of illness and later covid for 2 years.
    What I missed the most, was the high quality of food! Especially vegetables!
    Now I am back in Greece and buy as much as possible from local farmers!

  • @alexandrialeonora6542
    @alexandrialeonora6542 ปีที่แล้ว +200

    I'll be honest, this is the first video where I've genuinely wanted to eat EVERY SINGLE DISH you have showcased. My family is Italian, so perhaps it's because the cuisine is not too different...but my goodness, I am feeling full-on RAVENOUS after watching this. Every single thing looked out of this world...🤤

    • @pickledjalapeno9482
      @pickledjalapeno9482 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I must agree... then again, I absolutely love Mediterranean food.

    • @arikanti2249
      @arikanti2249 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You have to come to Crete to understand the difference between Mediterranean and Cretan cuisine. Some ingredients might be similar but the cuisine is not.

  • @colleenbraun5792
    @colleenbraun5792 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Greek is my favorite cuisine. Love It. Made mistake of watching your video right before my dinner of meatloaf and mashed potatoes...LOL dying here

  • @TheofilosMouratidis
    @TheofilosMouratidis ปีที่แล้ว +71

    It is cool to see people try out local cuisine and check out stuff they don't know. Every other traveler in Greece just posts souvlaki, gyro, moussaka, spanakopita, tzatziki and greek salad. There are a lot of good dishes beyond those mentioned. Thank you for showing our cuisine!

    • @hamansing787
      @hamansing787 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Pastitsio is my fav greek dish

    • @garryarganis5801
      @garryarganis5801 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@hamansing787 im from greece and ill be honest with you, i dont think pastitsion is purely greek, i think its italian that we have our own version of it, the italian version is called pasticcio and its the same basic concept, but lets credit both nations just to be fair since we dont know which was first or not :)

    • @arikanti2249
      @arikanti2249 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@garryarganis5801 it doesn't matter who did it first, it's all about who does it better, and undoubtedly Greeks do it better! 😉

  • @bigsquatchsasfoot1964
    @bigsquatchsasfoot1964 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Sorry I forgot to say how lovely wam and welcoming the Greek people are so lovely and generous , true story one restaurant we used a lot was shut for a family wedding and the owners actually bought us some food to our villa from the wedding can you believe that ! How special and it was absolutely fantastic thank you Wonderful Greek people 🙏

    • @Itwasalwaysme_Noone
      @Itwasalwaysme_Noone ปีที่แล้ว +12

      As a Greek I can't accept the nice words of course, because those people that treated you so nice are the ones that deserve it.
      But I would really want to say many thanks to you, for your kind words and the relax attitude (if you were treated that way, I'm sure you were a lovely person and I'm sure you would have at least talked to the owners or the people around you. That's all it takes. Talk nicely to people and you'll have a great time. DON'T BE SHY! We love people. [Nice people])
      I would really want to have a beer with you, and don't worry if you don't drink.. I mean a beer sitting in a table of food.
      Hope Greece sees you again friend.

    • @skittlezz5727
      @skittlezz5727 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      This is exactly what Greek hospitality is...

  • @MrScotti56
    @MrScotti56 ปีที่แล้ว +187

    I am Scottish born married to a Greek and have the best second family in Greece. Try going up north next time Mike and Chris you find even more great food a lot different from Crete. Try getting to Thessaloniki or Kavala you will love it.

    • @nate3ist
      @nate3ist ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm from Drama, near of Kavala. If you come to Drama next Time you'll be in Greece, you have to try the Wines of Drama!

    • @AimForMyHead81
      @AimForMyHead81 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ikr

    • @dennisepalioglou9856
      @dennisepalioglou9856 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      I am Italian-American and my husband was from Kavala. I lost him to covid, and I am missing Greece so much. We went almost every year. I am crying because this brings so many memories and I just can't go back without my husband. I love my Kavala.

    • @BoogieBubble
      @BoogieBubble 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      That is the thing about Greece. You need ten lifetimes to taste all the amazing local cuisines...... North , South , Central , Western Greece , everywhere they have local dishes that are heaven....

    • @SY-bn3iz
      @SY-bn3iz 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@dennisepalioglou9856 I am sorry for your loss. I hope you get to go again and enjoy it knowing he would have liked it for you.

  • @Evan_Gr
    @Evan_Gr ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Cheese is sacred in Greece. We're some of the largest consumers per capita, after all. And for such a small country you can find a great variety of cheeses. Not exaggerating if I said you can find at least two different cheeses in an 100km distance, maybe more. Recently tried Arseniko (literally meaning "male") from Naxos, some of the best cheeses I've had, savoury, nutty and and amazing if fried as saganaki. Cheers everyone and enjoy Greek cuisine!

  • @rwong9932
    @rwong9932 ปีที่แล้ว +185

    Stunning location, healthy fresh unprocessed food prepared simply with quality olive oil, organic produce, careful unpretentious ingredients and preparation. Hospitable, warm and generous people. No wonder folks there live a long time. It would be a treat to see Christine once in a while eating and enjoying the meal with you!

  • @MURATTI77
    @MURATTI77 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thank you Mike. You are great Embassador for Greek Food. Chinese American People always so cultivated and Kind. Much Love to You.
    🇬🇷☦️💖🦅💪👍

  • @alisachamoy225
    @alisachamoy225 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I have never wanted to visit a place so much in my life.

  • @devlync1574
    @devlync1574 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    this video makes me happy because of the food. During the Vietnam war my grandpa was stationed in greece and he would fly to Crete for training and hes said that he only remembers how good the food was there in Crete/Greece and now i get to see what food he couldve eaten :))

  • @blackie6050
    @blackie6050 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    I travel quite a bit myself and I have to say Greek food is hands down my favorite. Greek food is both extremely healthy and delicious, it felt illegal for food to taste that good yet be healthy at the same time.

    • @MaggiWuerz
      @MaggiWuerz ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah because fried food is the healthiest

    • @blackie6050
      @blackie6050 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@MaggiWuerz I didn't have any fried food while I was in Greece

    • @thelsamar23
      @thelsamar23 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@MaggiWuerz The fried food is usually just side dishes, most of the Greek style of cooking is fresh vegetables and olive oil, and some meat too. The more unhealthy Greek food is the fast food, as anywhere else, like gyros etc

    • @Mr.Wisper
      @Mr.Wisper ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thelsamar23that one sea side tavern/restaurant be like: 👁👄👁

    • @skatiarhs007
      @skatiarhs007 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      just think that there is not butter AT ALL in our food cusine (italians believe that their cusine is healthy and in fact is exactly the opposite)
      and the food farms or vegetable farms are small size and semi bio with the best natural water , nothing like the rest of europe and the food chain especially for fishes is work very fast and keep everything fresh.

  • @sanchellymora4409
    @sanchellymora4409 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    When he said “that’s so good I about dropped a tear” you made me laugh so hard

  • @RockRebelsCyprus86
    @RockRebelsCyprus86 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    I'm a Greek Cypriot and I approve this video! 😁 Finally a video with fresh Mediterranean food! Glad you loved our food!

    • @emmabee5027
      @emmabee5027 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh yes

    • @user-kf9rv6ff7c
      @user-kf9rv6ff7c ปีที่แล้ว

      you’re not a real Greek learn to be Cypriot

  • @SandraNelson063
    @SandraNelson063 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    The Greeks learned to make the most of what they could forage or grow during some very hard times. You better believe that they became true magicians with herbs and veggies.

  • @keywestfan2503
    @keywestfan2503 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The one nice thing with Greece, and practically all of Europe, they do much better than us here in the United States, is the concept of neighborhood cafés and bakeries.
    All throughout Athens, every neighborhood has a slew of local eateries and bakeries and coffee shops. Practically on every corner. Something that is foreign to us in the United States. We have strip malls and big malls with food courts. But no local neighborhood places for the most part.
    It’s nice when you’re in Athens and you could just go out from wherever you are staying and around the corner there is a local restaurant and coffee shops and bakeries where you can sit down outside and just enjoy some food

    • @papertoyss
      @papertoyss ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is so true

  • @stephenkypreos7949
    @stephenkypreos7949 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Wow. I feel so homesick. You made a Greek remember how great Greece really is.

  • @elconocimientoespoder1521
    @elconocimientoespoder1521 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Im Greek - panamainian and can tell you for sure Greek cousine is outstanding! So fresh and tasty! My mouth melted watching you eating all the food.. So savoury and delicious.. Was there few months ago..

  • @user-lx5ns2dh6x
    @user-lx5ns2dh6x ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I am from Greece and am glad you enjoyed the food and you liked our crystal waters!!! God bless you dude and I wish next time we met and go eat together!!! I will show you more good food and places

  • @debschmitt761
    @debschmitt761 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I had to watch this twice, you did find FOOD HEAVEN. I love Greek food and the 20 dish platter was amazing

  • @Rousseau4469
    @Rousseau4469 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    As a Greek I m obliged to ask where did you learned to eat like a Greek? My question derived from the fact that when we eat outside on a taverna or restaurant we tend to order small plates with various different appetisers which you by yourself did here in the biggest possible degree 😂😂😂😂.
    I sincerely congratulate you for the idea of showing all these plates.
    Mike although I ate only two hours ago you made me hungry again 😂😂😂😂.

    • @arikanti2249
      @arikanti2249 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      also you have to use your hands for some of them. That's the breakthrough

  • @superNowornever
    @superNowornever ปีที่แล้ว +66

    I spent a year traveling around Greece in the 80's and it was for sure some of the best, freshest, and most variable regional cuisine, I've ever experienced. I wish you guys were staying longer!

  • @user-vq8gk1pl7k
    @user-vq8gk1pl7k ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm greek and it's a bless every time I am seeing "foreigns greeks"(once you come to Greece or Hellas , you are forever Greeks😁),visit our holy land and feel happy! Hospitality from ancient years is something sacre for greeks ! The visit to Greece is a game of senses!Foods , views , people! Perfect harmony! Ancient and eternal vibes come along nowadays and make each and every human being feel fullfilment, calmness and joy! Greece is for every person a special adventure! Something like home!!

    • @SpartanLeonidas1821
      @SpartanLeonidas1821 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Beautiful comment Panagioti! And that is true, when someone comes to Greece they do become forever Greeks! 🇬🇷

  • @gregmuon
    @gregmuon ปีที่แล้ว +115

    I love Crete! really nice people, great food, beautiful place, incredibly ancient culture. I'm glad you experience Greek food. It's a totally foodie culture, but like some others, it doesn't yet get the recognition it deserves.

    • @sarahk.vaisima1963
      @sarahk.vaisima1963 ปีที่แล้ว

      ,. I

    • @CDPA7
      @CDPA7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My favourite Greek island 😌

    • @kevinkibble8342
      @kevinkibble8342 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I've been to most of the Greek islands and the only one that comes to Crete in terms of quality of food is Corfu.

  • @mikelafayette3421
    @mikelafayette3421 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    This was one of the best food vlogs I have ever seen. It makes me miss Greece and I've never been there!

  • @sushibarker2775
    @sushibarker2775 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Worked at a Greek restaurant in my teens. The owner was this kind Greek lady that could drink anyone under the table. The place closed down but that food still haunts my dreams the tazekie sauce that lady could make could never be matched by anything in the store.

  • @songoku82
    @songoku82 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    To the people who are wondering which hotel Mike was staying in: apparently, he stayed in Nana Princess Suites Villas & Spa in Chersonissos, Crete. There, I hope it helps.

    • @lyndaboyer6980
      @lyndaboyer6980 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      THANK YOU!!

    • @lyndaboyer6980
      @lyndaboyer6980 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Now if I just knew what the restaurants were!

  • @SpartanLeonidas1821
    @SpartanLeonidas1821 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow Mike, you are the BEST Food Channel I have ever seen! I mean, you actually care to show more of the authentic dishes and variety unlike some other channels that simply do not. Thank You Sir! 💯

  • @paulamccarthy8197
    @paulamccarthy8197 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Greece is beautiful. I think the meal in the baking paper is lamb kleftiko

  • @uryuu300
    @uryuu300 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I went to Athens Greece in 2017. I cannot forget it! My first European trip. My Godmother was planning to take me to Crete but we never went unfortunately (I think the boat trip was too long and I was only in Greece for 3 weeks). Aside from that, it was such a wonderful experience and I’d love to return. It’s so cool seeing you explore this wonderful country through the world of food! I loved the Cheese Pies, and this sea-side town I would relax at watching the water and the trees. Fun times!

  • @user-ml2cj6xg2d
    @user-ml2cj6xg2d ปีที่แล้ว +29

    This makes me miss Greece!! I could eat greek food everyday, absolutely delicious 😋😍

  • @konraarthursson7217
    @konraarthursson7217 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Mike! Being a Greek (born in Australia) person, I have been waiting SO SO SO SO long for you to visit my country, and experience the amazing food we have to offer! So glad you are enjoying it, and wish you safe travels and a swift return back haha.
    P.S. The 'lasagna' is pastichio, and it is 1000x better than lasagna woo!

  • @facepalmjesus1608
    @facepalmjesus1608 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    the great thing about greek cuisine (especially cretan one) is that you instantly recognize what you are about to eat

  • @gamestrafe1257
    @gamestrafe1257 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Greek food is on another level

  • @hilmaallen1302
    @hilmaallen1302 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The difference is the freshness of the ingredients, the raw food chain it’s not long, so that is why it taste so different to you. You have eaten these items before in great restaurants, but it’s the freshness that’s the difference.

  • @debk5427
    @debk5427 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    So pleased to see and hear from someone else appreciate the wonderful food of Greece. The people, history, food, sea and country are beautiful.

  • @elenidolliou6830
    @elenidolliou6830 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I am from Greece. Live in Athens. Your video was great! I am very glad you liked greek dishes!!!!!

  • @Astrih_Konnash
    @Astrih_Konnash ปีที่แล้ว +40

    That Greek 20-dishes made Mikey thump his hand not once, but several times (meaning it's GOOD) - and also ate lots of well-made and very fresh vegetables too 😃
    Greece is one of the places I have in my to-go list if I have the chance

    • @nadinehoogenboezem4798
      @nadinehoogenboezem4798 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The vegetables,pastries, dairy, pasta and meats make me wanna go there

    • @dimitrakapa4887
      @dimitrakapa4887 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@nadinehoogenboezem4798 💯💯🇬🇷🇬🇷👍👍

  • @nicholasnicou2598
    @nicholasnicou2598 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm from Cyprus and I love this video. It's so nice to see that you had a wonderful time in the land of my Greek brothers and sisters. Great food and great critique, from someone who obviously knows their stuff and has a great passion for food. Godspeed and I look forward to seeing more of your videos.

  • @jeweld04
    @jeweld04 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Greek food was one of my biggest surprises. I didn't know how much I would love it until I tried it

  • @tranq7e
    @tranq7e ปีที่แล้ว +33

    i have been three times to greece already and i fall in love every single time, the food is incredible and just the atmosphere is so relaxing

  • @wendywalsh-pardey9439
    @wendywalsh-pardey9439 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love the way the eggplant has collapsed and softened, topped with salty creamy fetta and sun ripened tomatoes. I'll have that and the roasted red capsicum in oil and some dakos with a side of slow bbq octopus and I would be so content.

  • @ReyOfLight
    @ReyOfLight ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I went to Crete on vacation for a week in 2015 and stayed in a little town near Rethymno, think it may even have been considered a suburb (Adelianos Kampos) and it was just an amazing week! Stayed in a small hotel with all inclusive and even with the food coming from a catering company, it was really good so me and my friends only dined outside the hotel once, and one lunch at a famous souvlaki place on the south part of the island during a day trip that we took, arranged by the hotel. We just didn’t feel the need to dine out during our stay, initially we went with all inclusive to save money (as in not having to budget for food every day) but we were also planning to eat outside of the hotel more, but it just did not happen because hotel food was good, simple but good! I’d love to go back because what I saw of Crete was absolutely stunning, met amazing people, the weather was absolutely lovely, very nice food and I loved the relaxed laid back atmosphere. I’m not much of a beach person as I’m terrified of jellyfish and other sea critters and find underwater currents beyond terrifying, so I prefer pools, but even I swam in the Mediterranean Sea a couple of times and it was really nice even with my uneasiness when it comes to swimming in the sea

  • @02sweden
    @02sweden ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I like greek food the best. What i like most about it, is the high quality , simple ingredients. It always taste best in in Greece! And by the way, when i am swimming in the beautifyl sea, i think i am in heaven.

  • @ElizabethSotiria
    @ElizabethSotiria ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Didn’t realise how much I was salivating throughout the video.. 🤤
    YUM!!! 🇬🇷

  • @bellahousand477
    @bellahousand477 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You are literally the best. I've always wanted to go to Greece and eat but didn't know where thank you so much I will be using this as a resource you are the best

  • @genew3452
    @genew3452 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    The best thing about Meze in Greek, Turkish and Arab cuisine is that you can make an entire meal off them alone, munching on them as you sip ouzo/raki/arrak while the sun sets

    • @nadinehoogenboezem4798
      @nadinehoogenboezem4798 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mediterranean food is one of my faves

    • @BGodzillahhh757
      @BGodzillahhh757 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      omg yess I always form an opinion on a restaurant based on their side dishes, also the main dishes are the last thing coming t the table (that is if they ever come cos we're already full from the raki/ ouzo/ tsipouro and 20 mezedes lol)

    • @pickledjalapeno9482
      @pickledjalapeno9482 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      One can make an entire meal out of anything, but Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines are, by far, the best!!

    • @dimitrakapa4887
      @dimitrakapa4887 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Greek cuisine it has nothing to do with turkish one....WE eating pork,alcohol ,thé Time turks dont....plus WE use olive oil and not so many Spices ...asian do that

    • @bouss1
      @bouss1 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If only people knew what is really important in life...

  • @cathycartier484
    @cathycartier484 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Mike , your Mom will be so happy to see you eating all those delicious vegetables while you were in Greece ( or rather , the island of Crete ) . I love Greek food and luckily my friend's father is a wonderful cook and invites me often to share a meal with them -everything is always so delicious and fresh . The few times I've been in Greek restaurants was good but cannot hold a candle compared to Papa Nick's food . It's amazing !!!

  • @eftyhiaperoulis5791
    @eftyhiaperoulis5791 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Mike as a South African Greek, I have to agree the food is the best in the world. I have never eaten more delicious food and the honey wow,!I am so glad you loved Greece.

  • @omertaword583
    @omertaword583 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Greece is a paradise
    unique country

  • @PhilipAlexanderHassialis
    @PhilipAlexanderHassialis ปีที่แล้ว +11

    As soon as I saw the reverence for spinach pie I knew you were in for a good food trip. Spinach pie is something most households can make relatively easily, it's celebrated across the whole country - filled with extra feta cheese or not - and most Greeks love it when its still hot-warm, right after finished baking in the oven. It's a complete meal, and if you get the taste of it you can easily eat it in industrial quantities

  • @bigsquatchsasfoot1964
    @bigsquatchsasfoot1964 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Greek food is the absolute best , we go on holiday there just to eat the food it’s amazingly good 👌

  • @skatingcanuck9837
    @skatingcanuck9837 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Greece has the best olive oil. It's a foodie's best kept secret ;). I am so impressed that SIRTAKI serves you on site fresh herbs, dairy, etc.. I will have to give that place a visit one day.

  • @ReanimaterR
    @ReanimaterR ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Strongly recommend Corfu or Halkidiki next which is in the North and a lot more green. if you can come in mid-June a lot of the trees will smell nice! :)

  • @GreenoEats
    @GreenoEats ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Great video Mike! I think Greek cuisine is really underrated in comparison to other Mediterranean nations - people gravitate toward the more familiar Italian, maybe Spanish. But the Greek use of veggies is exceptional, the meat dishes so flavourful. And anywhere you can get a kebab has to be a winner!!!

    • @emmabee5027
      @emmabee5027 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Fully agree

    • @dokanyon
      @dokanyon ปีที่แล้ว +10

      To be honest Greek cuisine was ranked 2nd in the world in a popular site. After the Italian. But in my opinion it's the best in the world

    • @timothyzakaria7397
      @timothyzakaria7397 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@emmabee5027 Greek food is really good but I found out that the Samosa comes from Greek culture. I didn't know that Gyro is used in the Middle East also

    • @emmabee5027
      @emmabee5027 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@timothyzakaria7397 yes they have similar food but called differently All the countries around medit. sea are influenced by each other.. ;-)I didn't know that about Samosa, but could be since Greek civilization has influenced Indian civilization around 330-320 BC

    • @andrewmichaels5725
      @andrewmichaels5725 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Gordon Ramsey claimed that Greek food is better than Italian. Google it.

  • @myreneperez3183
    @myreneperez3183 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Wow amazing you travel in Greece I love it the food you eaten its very delicious in there. Thank you Mike for your vlog. God bless❤️🙏

  • @junsjulywonpilsyonpilchany5241
    @junsjulywonpilsyonpilchany5241 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Everything looks so good and fresh, even the vegetable dishes look like something I could eat despite not being fond of veggies.

  • @mfadasma
    @mfadasma ปีที่แล้ว +7

    that 30pound plater full of meze was amazingly terrifying geeeez!!

  • @naturegirl8104
    @naturegirl8104 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Wow. Amazing how Greece always stays true to its culinary heritage. Loved It. Crete is wonderful. I've been 3 times. Hope you guys went to see the ancient Palace of Knossos in Heraklion. Thanks Mike.

  • @itsalwayshalloweenexceptwh5118
    @itsalwayshalloweenexceptwh5118 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I've been watching your content for years and I think this is the most delicious looking food I've seen in years.

  • @shawnnewell4541
    @shawnnewell4541 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Oh my favorite country! Enjoy Greece 🇬🇷 Mikey!

  • @patt335
    @patt335 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My favorite cuisine. The classics are awesome. Spanikopita, pastitsio, moussaka, filo pastries, saganaki, all of it. Gyro, souvlaki. Pita bread with gyro meat, tomatoes, onions, Tsatziki, the best. I see you went for my favorites as well.

  • @InTheNow2020
    @InTheNow2020 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Just the sheer variety is something else. I think the Mediteranean diet has to offer one of the best in terms of diverse selection. Yum, yum.

  • @McColleen555
    @McColleen555 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I often watch this video with it's DELICIOUS Greek foods. The BEAUTY of this Island... Quite satisfying!

  • @p3ngpong
    @p3ngpong ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Wow, initially when you said they had a 20 dish platter, I thought it will just be small portions for each dish but wow, each plate is pretty big! The island looks beautiful by the way.

  • @platesoftate7152
    @platesoftate7152 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Looked absolutely stunning. Really want to visit Greece - gorgeous scenery and delicious food too!

  • @cmaur811
    @cmaur811 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Outstanding… 20 dishes? How many people is that for? Love Greek food!!!

  • @Lady_Boo
    @Lady_Boo ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love Greek cuisine...from a nice clean kitchen😘

  • @dixierosestudios
    @dixierosestudios ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I just got back home from Athens and I want to go back!

  • @janetseidlitz5976
    @janetseidlitz5976 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Yup, Greek food is heavenly. Once you've discovered it, you will want it on a regular basis.

    • @nadinehoogenboezem4798
      @nadinehoogenboezem4798 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm often craving it, but it's not easy to find and we don't go out that often

  • @yaminalucio5126
    @yaminalucio5126 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Greeks have longevity in every dish
    Greeks live the longest lives in the world
    Above all they grill Olive oil everything
    Goat milk cheeses rather than cow milk
    Is the beginning of longevity the list goes on and on ,,,, there coffee ,,,,
    they invented the coffee break so much is the greek lifestyle its lovely

  • @Stagonas
    @Stagonas ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Mike, after watching the video I feel I must praise you for being able to wholeheartedly capture the soul of Greek food. And believe me mate, I mean every word I typed!

  • @enjoycamping7507
    @enjoycamping7507 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Seem this is your best trip yet! Can tell you guys are having fun and it’s been relaxing for you guys! Thank you for sharing ,really enjoy your videos & your family:)

  • @nickvasileiou43
    @nickvasileiou43 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I am very happy that you came in Greece and enjoy all these amazing food. If you ever want to visit the north part of Greece you are more welcome and dont hesitate to contact ! You are my first choice in youtube . Continue your amazing job !

    • @vv6533
      @vv6533 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've a particular affinity towards Greece for various reasons. Would love to visit this ancient land at least once in my lifetime to witness all the wonders and spiritually connect myself to this place 🇮🇳❤️🇬🇷

  • @JenCole2107
    @JenCole2107 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I love Greek food! I need to try the real deal though. 💖 Greece looks so airy, clean, and peaceful. Thanks for letting us meet Crete! 💜

  • @honkiavelli8044
    @honkiavelli8044 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The food in Greece is majestic. If you travel to Naxos or Paros, your taste buds will thank you for it.

  • @sophiesworld8866
    @sophiesworld8866 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Ahhhhh..!!!!😱 I've been watching your videos for YEARS and I was hoping you will come to my country one day! So happy you had a good time and loved the food. We take great pride in it. There are so many islands, villages and towns to explore here. Its one with their own beauty and local delicacies, so we will be glad if you visit us again in the future. 💙🤗

  • @ChinaDollTravels
    @ChinaDollTravels ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I never been to Greece 🇬🇷 before but vicariously living through you

  • @andymilonakis
    @andymilonakis ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good stuff. Only thing I wish he got to try in Crete was homemade Bougatsa with Mizithra

  • @tishw4576
    @tishw4576 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    My husband and I spend a lot of time in Cyprus and we usually order the Meze plates. Each restaurant is different and uses their own recipes.
    We use Meze as our litmus test for rating restaurants.

  • @Birdbike719
    @Birdbike719 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I absolutely love Greek/Mediterranean food. The meze sampler was to die for. So many wonderful food options and relatively healthy and light as well

  • @vuongn2318
    @vuongn2318 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Did you wake up and go straight to breakfast? Couldn't even take 10 minutes to clean yourself up at 14:00.

  • @luvmyiphone
    @luvmyiphone ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is the best array of food deliciousness! So fresh and healthy. ❤ this video.

  • @johntsif7338
    @johntsif7338 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Greetings from Greece we are really happy that you liked our Greek cuisine culture.

  • @mariamavroforaki9393
    @mariamavroforaki9393 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Crete for ever❤️

  • @yiuqwfj
    @yiuqwfj ปีที่แล้ว +8

    When you don't go to the buffet, but the buffet comes to you! That's next level.

  • @inashkembi6578
    @inashkembi6578 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Christine must have the patience of an angel sitting there while Mike films and eats 🤣

    • @miastarr9722
      @miastarr9722 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@d3vsy why do you lurk on this channel just to make negative comments? Seems like a waste of time.

    • @misterkayy
      @misterkayy ปีที่แล้ว

      @@d3vsy some stuff you write

  • @kyle2931
    @kyle2931 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Man, I’m hungry now. This never fails to happen - I watch a food video in the evening long after mom’s already gone to sleep for the evening and I end up watching a food video that ends up making me hungry. Can’t do anything about that since I’m physically disabled. 🤷‍♂️🤣🤣🤣

    • @misterkayy
      @misterkayy ปีที่แล้ว +1

      order takeout?

    • @kyle2931
      @kyle2931 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@misterkayy I would when I DO get hungry, but I wouldn’t know who to call locally and since I don’t have my own vehicle, it isn’t exactly easy to get around. 🙏🏻

  • @phoenixaleks
    @phoenixaleks ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I've never seen you so much vegetables!!! That's how you know how good it was... Looks so yummy

  • @victoriakaterina5279
    @victoriakaterina5279 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Literally all those twenty dishes looked amazing. Not one I would pass on. 🤤

  • @javiervigil2511
    @javiervigil2511 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Out of all your trips, I think this us the one I'm most envious, always wanted to go to Greece. Thanks for the content🤤👍

  • @ruthsmith2367
    @ruthsmith2367 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Love Greece, love Greek people, love the food, but don’t love the mosquitoes 🦟 I enjoyed watching your video. Thank you ❤️

    • @SpartanLeonidas1821
      @SpartanLeonidas1821 ปีที่แล้ว

      Greece is one of the summer beach destinations with the fewest Mosquitos because it’s not really tropical. You would had any tropical beach destination 😅

  • @alrightwithms845
    @alrightwithms845 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Amazing 20 dish meze. Incredible food! Gorgeous Island 🤗 Thanks for sharing ❤️

  • @peterpiper3808
    @peterpiper3808 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Enjoy brother Greece is the best country for holidays ngl good food and good life even with not much money to pay simple and good!

  • @iamDave0071
    @iamDave0071 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Greek authentic food is so good! Tzatziki is my favorite sauce, simple Greek salad with Kalamata olives and Greek feta. And then fresh Greek pitabread.
    Hope Mike gets to try keftedes and a Gyros pita!
    Although he probably is somewhere else already!!