Chinese BURGERS & SPICY Noodles: Vancouver Xi'an Food Tour

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  • @strictlydumpling
    @strictlydumpling  7 ปีที่แล้ว +543

    I know this is gonna come up with this video so...in regards to Xi'an Famous Foods in NYC, I think their "burgers" are ok but everything else is very subpar. MUCH better noodles and Liang Pi elsewhere. New York Food Court and New World Mall just to name a few...

    • @deathpyre42
      @deathpyre42 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      So, when it comes to those other Xian places, mind adding the links to those old vids in the description?

    • @vannonloeung49
      @vannonloeung49 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Strictly Dumpling can you review Cambodian food

    • @81Justathought
      @81Justathought 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      this was in Richmond not Vancouver

    • @reddyeno.4098
      @reddyeno.4098 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      would you say the food in Xi'an is in more of a southern or northern style?

    • @leoyang5689
      @leoyang5689 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      how u eat all that food!?

  • @LapsangMao
    @LapsangMao 6 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Mike, after watching your video I told my friend to cancel all his plans the next day so we could try Joojak. It did not disappoint. We loved everything we tried! The owner admitted that business picked up a lot and at first they didn't know why. But people have been telling her, it is because you recommended it. Thanks so much!

    • @1307mimi
      @1307mimi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have you been back to the restaurant since then? Are they still busy?

  • @pzhangisrambo
    @pzhangisrambo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +282

    Mike, I love how proud you are of your heritage and it's local cuisine. Keep doing what you're doing man. Huge fan.

  • @m00n0rchid
    @m00n0rchid 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1640

    "Unfortunately, they only had hot oil here." Something I never thought I would hear on this channel.

    • @TroutButter
      @TroutButter 7 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      lol yeah that kind of blew me away too!

    • @strictlydumpling
      @strictlydumpling  7 ปีที่แล้ว +367

      You NEED that very specific kind of chili sauce for that lamb dish and regular hot oil just isnt the same in that situation...I still have feelings for hot oil tho :/

    • @cloudstrife7349
      @cloudstrife7349 7 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      Hahaha enjoy your hot oil bubble bath tonight Mike ;)

    • @bobbiusshadow6985
      @bobbiusshadow6985 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      HOT OIL is life....but you also need the other stuff

    • @Randomsae
      @Randomsae 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Heard him say that, paused the video and said, "wait wait wait," scrolled down and found this comment

  • @winnjc
    @winnjc 7 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Joojak is definitely not very well known and you can easily drive by it without noticing it at all but it is a cut above the rest. The owner really knows her stuff and is very friendly and it definitely shows that she cares about her food. Glad you enjoyed Joojak Mike and welcome to Vancouver.

    • @julianakoo3634
      @julianakoo3634 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree, I tried it today and it was great. The owner and her daughter were so friendly!

  • @candicej.7875
    @candicej.7875 7 ปีที่แล้ว +385

    Hi Dumpling, I have lived in Vancouver for the last nine yrs, and I only heard the joojak restaurant until I watched your video! Shame on me. We went to the restaurant today, just as you expected, it was packed! The poor lady/owner was keeping saying sorry to the lined up customers and saying she didn't expect this at all! Then some guy mentioned that you posted this video here, then almost every other customer was nodding their head! Looks like they need to hire some helpers soon, currently the place is just a tiny family operation without any waiters, mamma pappa place not ready for the volume that your video pulled in. Food is authentic, lamb soup and koushui chicken were so good, we had to take the sauce back home! Thanks for your recommendation. Next time come to Vancouver, you should give us some opportunity to show our appreciation!:)

    • @AlinezBR
      @AlinezBR 7 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      thats good news :) its bringing people to quality places and giving money to the ones that make food with love

    • @leemj8974
      @leemj8974 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Candice J. joojak restaurant is indeed one of the best Chinese food I had in Vancouver. Full of flavour and not too oily

    • @dkanshfo782
      @dkanshfo782 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That is so cute and really nice to hear, im so touched

    • @lucky_lola
      @lucky_lola 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Candice J, you're so lucky to live in such a gorgeous city!!! ❤️

    • @paperplanehearts6544
      @paperplanehearts6544 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      really hope Mikey see this

  • @idude001
    @idude001 7 ปีที่แล้ว +461

    That moment when you lived in Vancouver your whole life but still need Mike Chen to teach you where to eat....

    • @julianakoo3634
      @julianakoo3634 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Totally! Me too.

    • @aidankerr2001
      @aidankerr2001 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      same here haha

    • @goodra999
      @goodra999 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you mean hongcouver?

    • @mirandasspace355
      @mirandasspace355 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same lol

    • @Tokhi
      @Tokhi 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What a shame I've lived here most my life and tried majority of the good spots

  • @liutenghou
    @liutenghou 7 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Dude, we went to Joojak restaurant tonight and they were packed to the point were they had to turn people away. It looks like they've never been that busy before. Good job. Everyone in there was talking about your video about the restaurant haha. I even got the same seat as you with the cool background.

  • @carmenburton4918
    @carmenburton4918 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    mike looks genuinely excited... like a kid on Christmas morning... he always loves food but... sparkle in the eyes with this video!!!

  • @julianakoo3634
    @julianakoo3634 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    We went to Joojak Restaurant today (the last restaurant in your video) and it was fantastic! The food (we ordered everything you ordered) was great and the service was amazingly friendly. The owner and her daughter chatted with us a lot, luckily the restaurant wasn't too busy when we went. Thank you so much for the recommendation!

  • @jerryisawesome100
    @jerryisawesome100 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been eating at Xi’an cuisine for more than 10 yrs, and it’s my go-to every time I want to grab a bite. The owner even knows us!

  • @2DRichochet
    @2DRichochet 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love how enthusiastic and passionate you are about food, especially food that's a part of your heritage. I'm Costa Rican myself and I can't tell you how much I relate to this with finding and analyzing claimed authentic food to see if it's truly Central American. Keep it up with the awesome videos :D

  • @samer3536
    @samer3536 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your favorite food will always be the food that you grow up with. In this case, Mile loves and eats Xian all the time.

  • @MarkMilotay
    @MarkMilotay 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I am eating here right now! Cumin lamb burger and cold noodles. Yummy orange soda.

  • @mathisretarded
    @mathisretarded 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This place has lots of people now ever since you uploaded the video. I talked to the family and they're very happy and blessed for you uploading the video.

  • @DjMiiixx
    @DjMiiixx 7 ปีที่แล้ว +343

    u can clearly see that the last bun had the best quality

    • @leemj8974
      @leemj8974 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Eric Sciorts definitely gonna try the last place.

    • @FirstLast-lk3dq
      @FirstLast-lk3dq 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Eric Sciorts Probably the coldest and oldest.

    • @LurkerDood
      @LurkerDood 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Eric Sciorts Last bun was nice & crispy!

    • @bobbiusshadow6985
      @bobbiusshadow6985 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      oh yeah, very true

    • @clayestes4640
      @clayestes4640 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yea first two looked like rations or something and the last one looked amazing!

  • @psg6065
    @psg6065 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I live in San Diego. I went out of my way to find a Xian Restaurant here and it is now my favorite food, it is so good, so comforting. Thank you Mikey Chen!!!

  • @hopelesslyhopeful4009
    @hopelesslyhopeful4009 7 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    5:56 "Let's integrate the spice" That made me laugh so fricken hard😂😂😂 He looks so happy

    • @abdullahb3870
      @abdullahb3870 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hopelessly Hopeful someone has a ditty mind 😈

    • @Dundereshock
      @Dundereshock 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      the loveable muslim weirdo I thought she only laughed because he was so excited to integrate the spice

    • @abdullahb3870
      @abdullahb3870 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's past 12 midnight... I guess my head plays up when it hears about things integrating 😕

    • @plummet3860
      @plummet3860 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why is that even remotely funny?

    • @keanette925mich
      @keanette925mich 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is it bc integration???... calculus....? Integration?

  • @Door1989
    @Door1989 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    When I went to Xi'an, I ate at a place called 'First Noodle Under The Sun'. Their spinach noodle dish and biang biang noodle (not sure on spelling) were incredible!

    • @mingguo3381
      @mingguo3381 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mark Anderson that is close to my home

  • @Mister_Hollywood
    @Mister_Hollywood 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I Have been in many many cities all over the world, but I think Xi'an is probably the most beautiful I have EVER seen!

  • @akovakim
    @akovakim 7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Just went to joojak for lunch; the food is superb and the service was amazing! So delicious. My friend and I had the same thing you had, and my god, so much flavour! I'm already looking forward to going there again. Thanks mike for the wonderful recommendation. What a great discovery!

  • @08Roadgl
    @08Roadgl 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have probably seen 200 or so of your videos. This has to be your best so far......a great comparative job of exceptional authentic food, rounded out by your close knowledge of Xi'an local dishes. Thanks!

  • @J10C09
    @J10C09 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    So you may never see this because your videos are so popular, but if you could interview/question the chefs when you go out that would be awesome. Love the content keep it up

  • @Imagyhna
    @Imagyhna 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this entire series! Also loving Mike Chen's personal channel. As a Eurasian, I'm immensely enjoying all these videos.

  • @sethkang4410
    @sethkang4410 7 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    credits to the cameraman. somebody give this dude a food

    • @sneer0101
      @sneer0101 7 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Mark John Luchico 'a food'
      Amazing.

    • @nicole5182
      @nicole5182 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      so in that case, GIVE MIKE MORE FOOD

    • @Tomanna
      @Tomanna 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah just like 1 food, maybe 2 food idk

    • @mikxo1301
      @mikxo1301 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      i'm pretty sure mike was the only one there.

    • @gunner5125
      @gunner5125 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm sure any crew member with him eats VERY WELL.

  • @invisi-bullexploration2374
    @invisi-bullexploration2374 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Mike!
    For reasons I won't disclose I experienced mid to late stage starvation in my early years. Now I can't get enough food. The weirder and wilder the better! Some day I hope to follow in at least some of your footsteps experiencing culinary bliss.

  • @stevennorman3877
    @stevennorman3877 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    man you rock i started with you on beyond science, only just realized you have a food channel. a bro after my own heart spice always wins. 1000 thumbs up!

  • @bigmama4631
    @bigmama4631 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Didn't even realise my mouth watering watching how you describe your food thats how interesting and flavourful you present to us..

  • @johanneszhengdu4625
    @johanneszhengdu4625 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Oh you're from Xi'an, so that's where your love for spicy food comes from :D
    I once tried yangroupaomuo in xi'an, and it was such a huge bowl, and I could just eat half of it, and I normally eat a lot...

  • @xianjohn
    @xianjohn 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Having lived in Yanliang (just outside Xi'an) for 5 years I agree that the food is the best .......... I loved the many local & farmers dishes ....... many nights I would eat noodle & Chinese Burger, if i went to local food outlets it would be Egg & Tomatoes, Broccoli & Garlic, Small Potato and Beef stew type dish, Ma La Dou Fu, Grilled Green Peppers etc. etc. making my mouth water as i recall each dish

  • @X.T.
    @X.T. 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've learned to watch mike only when I'm eating. This vid no exception.

  • @PawDieFur
    @PawDieFur 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    i wanted to state this out:
    ever sense i have been wathcing ur videos, ive been really interested in trying more asian dishes. im not a big meat person or noddle person, but every time i watch u eat them (especially the soup dumplings) i honestly really want to try it. you sir, are helping me try foods. thank you.

  • @SandraNelson063
    @SandraNelson063 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Sometimes it's those little out of the way places that just leap up with the quality. I remember, oh it is almost 35 years ago when we moved to Victoria, we were told to go to this one particular place in China town. Yes, even Victoria has a China Town. The place looked like a little greasy spoon joint. Dull, drab. Old beat up furniture, dull beat up floor. Everything was clean, just blah. Then the food hit the table and we understood. Every penny went into making the best meal possible.
    We had the same experience years later at a place called Chez Nam in Ottawa. It was in a dingy basement,it was furnished in tasteless garage sale. Again, everything was clean, the staff were friendly and quick. The food was an explosion of freshness and yumminess. We would sit back at the end of a meal and just grin and pat our tummies.

    • @leabugmp
      @leabugmp 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Which place was that in Victoria?

    • @paperplanehearts6544
      @paperplanehearts6544 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      one of the best experiences ever in life

    • @D_Dizzy_
      @D_Dizzy_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Victorias Chinatown was here in 1853 before Vancoucer Chinatown. They eventually spread out to different parts kn North America and Van was 1886 when it accumulated about 90 Chinese residents which came to be known as Chinatown.
      Which place are you talking about in Victoria?

  • @shadyzbabii420
    @shadyzbabii420 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mike, youre the only person I know that can enjoyably scarf down large quantities of food and still lust for more. So much love

  • @CMARIEViolin
    @CMARIEViolin 7 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I miss your japan videos. When i watch it i feel like im experiexng japan myself. Superb content!!

  • @benjamin_lee
    @benjamin_lee 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love this guys vids man. hes just a genuine down to earth guy who loves food. what more can you ask for

  • @cileft011
    @cileft011 7 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    3:58 probably the first time mike has ever used the words "unfortunately" and "hot oil" in the same sentence?

    • @zevelth8110
      @zevelth8110 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      "Unfortunately they dont have hot oil" so nope

    • @vinsonli9548
      @vinsonli9548 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Animemes He said "unfortunately they only have hot oil"

  • @pugsandcoffeeplease
    @pugsandcoffeeplease 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love when they're generous with their meat, too...

    • @krulen12
      @krulen12 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michael Duvic It's rare to find a resturant that is generous with the meat :)

  • @jerryfan2649
    @jerryfan2649 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ever since I was a little kid, my favourite place to eat was at the Xi’An cuisine! The owners recognize us every time we go 😊

  • @j0epark1
    @j0epark1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +282

    Tf?? Did he just say "unfortunately, they only have hot oil"???? How ironic 🤔😂

    • @skyboy123454321
      @skyboy123454321 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Hot oil is always good! But i think he means you need a different hot sauce with abit more acid to complement the dish.

    • @anj1346
      @anj1346 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      He is looking for the original garlicky hot oil.

  • @foreverus3788
    @foreverus3788 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm so jealous of u!!! How do u stuff so much and still be in shape!!! ENVY U IN Every WAY!!!

  • @lhordgore
    @lhordgore 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for showing us Joojak restaurant! We are packing that place with Filipino people now! Delicious!

  • @margaretstokely9016
    @margaretstokely9016 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those dishes, especially those at the last place looked absolutely DELICIOUS!

  • @thebrownguy79
    @thebrownguy79 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Before watching your videos, I thought I was doing a good job getting of my comfort zone. Damn was I wrong! I love trying different types of Chinese food but I've yet to try what you've shown in your video. Thanks for introducing us all this delicious food! I'll hit up these places soon! I'm only a stones throw away from Canada and go up on a frequent basis. 👍🏼

  • @andy-kai-chan
    @andy-kai-chan 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a Vancouverite...and sadly..I had no idea these places existed. Thanks so much for bringing them to light!

  • @angelinatao7226
    @angelinatao7226 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    LOVE YOUR VIDEOS 🌚 the way you eat is so satisfying😂

  • @ayasamameh
    @ayasamameh 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love watching Mikey Chen. Added bonus ,watching his videos instantly calms my anxiety.

  • @jasonli5647
    @jasonli5647 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Went to Joojak restaurant yesterday, noodle and burgers were all sold out😂 But I tried the chilli chicken. It was amazing. And the owner was really friendly!

  • @rosie-bt7lz
    @rosie-bt7lz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    i want someone who loves me as much as mike loves food 😂😂😂👏

    • @HeRulesAlways
      @HeRulesAlways 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too lol

    • @Docsubrat
      @Docsubrat 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      M der fr u

    • @TrainmasterCurt
      @TrainmasterCurt 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rosalie Yo If Mikey Chen was a Catholic, he’d be in the Confessional everyday for gluttony 😂

  • @gubball
    @gubball 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    my first trip abroad was to Shanghai, we took a side trip to xi'an. It was awesome, so much delicious food, went to the muslin market, had great food for super cheap. was a great first abroad trip for me. Wish i knew mike was there before so i could get some insight, granted i had a great trip regardless

  • @sanxchocoocookie
    @sanxchocoocookie 7 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    I saw you at Aberdeen centre!! I wanted to say hi but I didn't wanna interrupt you while u were filming.

    • @KingDennisJensen
      @KingDennisJensen 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      You are nice :)

    • @goodra999
      @goodra999 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      did you go to gacha hobbies? I usually go there but moved to surrey fleetwood area.

  • @vickilin2562
    @vickilin2562 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Surprisingly, I'm flying over to Canada this spring break. Can't wait to visit Vancouver and try all of this food!!

    • @hiperson1865
      @hiperson1865 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Vicki Lin I live in Canada, it's a beautiful country!

  • @enix0053
    @enix0053 7 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    you know its sichuan dish when its redder than an actual chili and literally swimming in it xD

    • @jclarida7576
      @jclarida7576 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Jesslee Tumamao I'm asaim but not chinese and I thought the same haha.

  • @chickeneggsituation4399
    @chickeneggsituation4399 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Xian-ren here living in LA. Thumbs up for repping our home town! Xian food is seriously underrated/unheard of outside NYC lol

  • @Qinniart
    @Qinniart 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Are you going to visit any other authentic chinese restaurants in Vancouver? i moved here a few years ago but i haven't really explored the chinese food restaurants here xD;;

    • @cheesecake6416
      @cheesecake6416 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Damn this is fucking crazy. RIP bruh. Never watched your videos, but damn RIP.

  • @juril001
    @juril001 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    We just got back from Xi'an a couple of months ago and I lived on their burgers. We were coming back from Tibet and had an over abundance of noodles ( Breakfast, second breakfast, lunch and dinner some days) Though they were delicious we were craving anything but noodles. The burgers were such a nice change for quick street food.

  • @chocothunda99
    @chocothunda99 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Why am I watching this at 1 o'clock in the morning, I'm getting hungry

  • @Kungpowbeats
    @Kungpowbeats 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    just wanted to say @Strictly Dumpling it's really nice you shouted out that last restaurant. from reading the comments it seems like your video really did help their business out and while the place is busy it seems like standards havnt dropped. It's really hard running a restaurant so I'm glad they are getting some success thanks to you :)

  • @arioyakobus
    @arioyakobus 7 ปีที่แล้ว +417

    Anyone else live in Vancouver?

    • @TheMagicMaple
      @TheMagicMaple 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      same i recognized where he was right away when video started lol

    • @1227silver
      @1227silver 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      ario yakobus I live in Vancouver Canada 🇨🇦

    • @YSFmemories
      @YSFmemories 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      right across from the T&T right? (or was it the osaka supermarket? Can't remember). I used to go there a lot :D

    • @costillero2189
      @costillero2189 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      you mean hongcouver?

    • @christyzhou8983
      @christyzhou8983 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      ario yakobus me to

  • @tiffanyfelkner8995
    @tiffanyfelkner8995 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    My husband and I went to visit my parents in Shanghai in 2007 and while we were there we did some traveling to Beijing and Xi‘an. By far the best food we had during our entire month in China was in Xi‘an! The flavors were amazing and fragrant! Unfortunately in Kansas City, you don't find food from this area of China. I think I might have to try my hat at making your noodle recipe. I feel fortunate to have been able to travel to your birthplace! It is a gorgeous city and we soaked up all the culture and history we could along with some pretty great meals. Thank you for this video. It brought back some wonderful food memories.

    • @yungzed
      @yungzed 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tiffany Felkner 👍👍👍

  • @UwU....o-o
    @UwU....o-o 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Do a meet and greet in vancouver one day!

  • @haoleiafang879
    @haoleiafang879 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My mouth is watering! Couldn't believe I've never been to those places while I'm actually in Vancouver all the time!

  • @oliviasanborn5970
    @oliviasanborn5970 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I feel so full just watching this Mike's stomach is literally a bottomless pit

  • @death3051g
    @death3051g 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've never seen or had any dishes like these and probably never will. They look so good I must find these one day.

  • @myeramimclerie7869
    @myeramimclerie7869 7 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Maaan, I should have seen your video before I went to Vancouver... XD I was visiting Vancouver Chinatown with my parents and at the time we got hungry we were like at the farest corner of it and there were just some really shabby Chinese restaurants... Damn, looks like I gotta go again! ^^

    • @YSFmemories
      @YSFmemories 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Chinatown is the shadiest place in Vancouver, and one of the shadiest places in all of north america. It is the one place Chinese people avoid pretty much at all costs. When you go to vancouver, you want to go to EVERYWHERE except chinatown.

    • @myeramimclerie7869
      @myeramimclerie7869 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      haha, okay, thanks, I'll bear that in mind ^^

    • @gypsyfeng1751
      @gypsyfeng1751 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Richmond is little HK. I believe all these restaurants are in Richmond.

    • @irememberla6460
      @irememberla6460 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Vancouver Chinatown proper is undergoing gentrification as expensive condos are being built and costly restaurants/coffee shops are displacing traditional businesses...

    • @pictureworkmemory
      @pictureworkmemory 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hey, sorry your visit wasn't that great here :( Next time you come back to Chinatown in Vancouver, you should visit these places for food/coffee:
      - Phnom Penh (Dry Noodles, Chicken Wings)
      - Fat Mao Noodles
      - Ramaen Butcher
      - Bestie (Currywurst)
      - Nicli Antica Pizzeria (Mushroom Pizza)
      - New Town Bakery (Bola Bola buns)
      - Meat and Bread (porchetta sandwich)
      - Revolver (coffee)
      - Purebread (Pudgie Pie, also serves coffee)
      - Donair Dude
      .. just to name a few places I like going to! :)

  • @linhilljoy9923
    @linhilljoy9923 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Every Video Of You I watch make me feeling sastified just watching u eat

  • @ExtraSpicyRice
    @ExtraSpicyRice 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I just ate a big dinner (I eat late dinner) and now I'm hungry 😋

  • @FlowerEmblem
    @FlowerEmblem 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Joojak is pretty unassuming looking at first glance. I've passed it for many many years favouring my usual go-to neighbouring restaurants instead, the Joyce-Kingsway area is spoiled for choice. But I'm glad that I finally tried it out the other day. The lamb burger and hand-pulled chili noodles were delicious, and the lady very friendly.

  • @p3ace911
    @p3ace911 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "Unfortunately, they only had hot oil here" hahaha unfortunately...good one

  • @mirandazhu111
    @mirandazhu111 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Xi'an noodle place at Richmond public market is my FAVOURITE! The have the best liangpi ever! Cant believe it that you finally went there. I always like to mix regular liangpi with majiang which is sesame sauce.

  • @BeaFullbuster
    @BeaFullbuster 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You should come to Spain and search some of those amazing dishes! I want to eat those things but... u know, they're a little too far away from me lmao

  • @TangibleEnemy
    @TangibleEnemy 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Xi'an style is a must have whenever I'm visiting family, It's up there with Sichuan food in my books.

  • @leesam9424
    @leesam9424 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    welcome to vancouver! I have tried the last two places in your video, and 朱雀坊 is defiantly the most authentic one! The other one is clean and popular, but not as authentic as 朱雀坊 :D

  • @jamesmeny
    @jamesmeny 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I completely heard the crunch from that last bun! Sounded delicious 😋!

  • @ceno03
    @ceno03 7 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Looks great dude, what about sharing?

    • @strictlydumpling
      @strictlydumpling  7 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      what's sharing?

    • @talltree72
      @talltree72 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Strictly Dumpling I think it's some foreign concept where you give others your food for nothing in return. Seems odd tho :P

    • @talltree72
      @talltree72 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Strictly Dumpling I think it's some foreign concept where you give others your food for nothing in return. Seems odd tho :P

    • @shemiibrahim817
      @shemiibrahim817 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Strictly Dumpling I love youuuu please love me back :(

    • @ceno03
      @ceno03 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Strictly Dumpling 😭😭😭

  • @xinqihan2117
    @xinqihan2117 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    luckly i went these restaurants before and i think the burger of OLD XIAN's FOOD
    that is really fantastic! just love it!

  • @stefaniescrivener2503
    @stefaniescrivener2503 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    What I want to know is.. How the hell do you eat so much and still look so good?

    • @krulen12
      @krulen12 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stefanie Del Rincon He probably has a pretty good training schedual :)

  • @Rizwan10super
    @Rizwan10super 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    That Pork Burger Really Hits u With Crunch & Flavours.... Expressions was Damn Awesome. Who Agrees???

  • @audreyhsieh8892
    @audreyhsieh8892 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    i want someone to love me like mike loves meat and spicy food

  • @lucky_lola
    @lucky_lola 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Vancouver is the prettiest city ever!! 😍😍😍

  • @brianvo9127
    @brianvo9127 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    And I'm here microwaving leftovers.😢😢

  • @divvsaugustus4145
    @divvsaugustus4145 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mickey We want to see more travel vlogs. Please go on your next trip. YOU ARE BEST TRAVELER...!

  • @porgeyandbess
    @porgeyandbess 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm in Toronto, will you be coming here? I need your reviews so I know the best places to go.☺

    • @YSFmemories
      @YSFmemories 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      there's a place on spadina by u of t.. they make the best kamjatang. Ever since I came back to vancouver, I've been missing it so much. Too bad i forgot the name... but it's like a basement, you have to go down stairs. Oh, they also have an AMAZING potato side dish, like seriously, I sometimes go there and order food just for the potato side dish.
      There also used to be a great shan xi restaurant by dundas and spadina... too bad the chef murdered the waitress, was sent to jail, and the new chef is subpar... :(

  • @slination1975
    @slination1975 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    We have a Xi'an restaurant a town over from me in Mass! Being Cantonese, my parents cant stand the power of spice in this cuisine, but I love this stuff! Love your channel and keep the good content coming!

  • @callmeguate524
    @callmeguate524 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You’re like the Gordon Ramsey of xian

  • @botpatch1
    @botpatch1 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember eating those noodles when I was little, those were the absolute best.

  • @ejcar1682
    @ejcar1682 7 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Go to china and meet trevor james for this kind of foods 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏽👍🏽

    • @FirstLast-lk3dq
      @FirstLast-lk3dq 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      EJ Car I liked this comment for the emoji choice.

    • @ejcar1682
      @ejcar1682 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +First Last thanks!

    • @namelessseeker
      @namelessseeker 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      honestly Mike + Trevor James would be op awesome

  • @dickvarga6908
    @dickvarga6908 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for the clear frank explanation and opinion of the food and comparison to the Xi'an originals and other overseas Xi'an restaurants.

  • @EatingWithMandy
    @EatingWithMandy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    I am hungry

    • @abdullahb3870
      @abdullahb3870 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Eating With Mandy make me something too

    • @EatingWithMandy
      @EatingWithMandy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      the loveable muslim weirdo what should we eat?

    • @CapitalCrunch
      @CapitalCrunch 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi hungry! My name is Capital Crunch

    • @Thoumil_Cooks
      @Thoumil_Cooks 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We should follow Dumpling-sama and eat with him, everything he eats seem so tastyyyy!

    • @EatingWithMandy
      @EatingWithMandy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Capital Crunch lol hiiiii Capital Crunch!

  • @talltree72
    @talltree72 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is literally my favorite channel on TH-cam. Keep it up Mikey!

  • @1227silver
    @1227silver 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    How long are you going by in Vancouver Canada 🇨🇦

  • @kristanjasonnoriega
    @kristanjasonnoriega 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    been waiting all day for this

  • @xTheCommodore
    @xTheCommodore 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I was eating some instant noodles while watching this and trying to pretend I was eating the noodles in the video instead. T^T

  • @raining3110
    @raining3110 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this! I live in Vancouver and I am originally from Xian as well! These are the places I go to everyday! Thanx for the awesome vids!

  • @SteeveYT.
    @SteeveYT. 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Early dumplings ? Where they at :D

  • @frankyu4967
    @frankyu4967 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Mike, thanks 4 the suggestion and we visited Joojak last Saturday, it was 2 hours wait at 1 PM, she had no idea why they were that busy.

  • @alhaley1
    @alhaley1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    IDK why I do this to myself, a month ago I started eating low carb...doing a great job except I torture myself with these videos!!! good thing video carbs don't count. haha!!

  • @cerebrumexcrement
    @cerebrumexcrement 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got all happy when I heard that crunch from that third joint. 😄

  • @suned3128
    @suned3128 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Better than wendy's

  • @ChristmasCrustacean1
    @ChristmasCrustacean1 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love saving the oil and congealed juices at the bottom of the tray whenever I make wings or a whole chicken
    I stir it through some rice the next day