I find that the tropical boba pearls taste great when paired with Arizona green tea with ginseng and honey. It tames down the sourness from the passion fruit and overall, a great boba drink! The sourness is very stark if paired with just water.
I wish we had Trader Joes in Australia, there’s so many different types of food there & that’s only what you showed us. AMAZING…. Thank you for sharing ❤❤❤
We love Trader Joes - We eat the Japanese rice with bulgogi, galbi and pork belly. its so delicate in flavor that it pairs well with a more spiced entree.
The mini shrimp buns were definitely disappointing. They need some pickled veg at least. And the chicken kaarage, I felt, is just as you described. I thought that this was a fabulous review, and as always, thank you for ALL of your content 🤗
@@WhereBeansBeen Big Y (a local to me store) has something like a dill pickle medle of vedgies, it sounds like it would be good on it....I didn't mind the flavor though
Love Trader Joe’s. I understand to keep prices affordable it’s not easy. Sometimes there’s too much batter. Not enough filling. But the tastes are always good and exciting. Around the world tastes. ツ
Trader joe's does have a Fresh Garlic bread, in the fresh bread section, garlic butter is on the bread. It's in a plastic bag with a brown bag over it, best with melted cheese, highly recommend with the cheese put on 2 minutes before completion.
I feel like TJs ripped that off from Costco. Costco sells a 2 pack of it and suddenly I started seeing it at TJs. I get mine at TJs now because I'm there way more often than Costco.
Laughing because we had a TJs Indian dinner tonight. Lamb Vindaloo, Chicken Tikka Masala (didn’t have any more Spicy Chicken Vindaloo in the freezer 😂), samosas, and garlic naan. One of my favorite TJ meals.
I love how ppl still think frozen stuff is yucky. At least here in germany, most frozen meals are really good, especially the frozen fruits and veggies are even better than fresh one cuz they retain almost all of their vitamins and nutrition for a long period of time
Pad see ew is my fav Thai dish as well and sometimes it's hard to find a local place that makes it! Awesome to know there is a yummy version at Trader Joe's!!!
@@HyangUnI agree! It wasn’t good at all. Still was able to finish it but I was shocked at how much he liked it. I was like it does NOT taste like pad see ew!
It’s not, lol. Most of these items are okay at best. We keep them on hand in our freezer when we are in a pinch or stay in to party and know we won’t be able to drive anywhere. None of it is great.
I was just thinking if he's saying its good for frozen ready made meals or if its just really good in general. With that said, everything I buy fromTJs I genuinely love lol
While his comments can seem like he’s over-sensationalizing, those items are actually good. I didn’t agree with his rating on the chicken karaage though, considering it came from the frozen section it’s impressive and tastes good
@@timesh_ I had a good friend -- for card games, he would fix a block of cream cheese on a platter, pour chutney over it, and then surround it with Ritz crackers. It was *so* good!
@@jpark28 less than $4! Keep in mind, its quite a small portion but i had some sliced beef that i grilled up with it & it made a great lunch without paying $15+ for takeout lol
Hey Mike. I just moved by a Trader Joe's. I am definitely trying some of these dishes and Trader Joe's period. I've never been there. So I'm so ready for this journey. Enjoy, Happy Hump Day and 4th of July.. 🐞😋
try the french onion soup form trader joes it is one of the best things I have had from there! make sure to make it in the oven as it doesnt heat well in the microwave imo.
My favorite is the Gyoza, Shrimp tempura, vege tempura, ice cream, Greek Spiral pastry, Frozen swordfish. Not everything is good. But I stock up on my favorites
Agreed on the pad see ew, the noodle texture is fantastic. I feel like he downplayed how garlicy it is though, on the ingredient list garlic comes BEFORE tofu. So be ready for many cloves of strong garlic.
Had most of this food and it is all pretty decent. The curries come from Canada and are more than acceptable. The only thing I wasn't keen on was the chicken karaage, the sauce was weird. TJ is nearer than Lotte so handy for SE Asian fix, although there are both stores quite near each other other side of city but noone has an hour and a half travelling time each way these days for grocery shopping so we bulk buy at TJ every couple of months!
Idea, try the hmart wherever you are cause I’m jealous at the stuff the other locations have. Mine is Upper Darby, PA and I love it but want to see others.
I've been a Mikey fan for about a decade. He does 2 things, make food look really damn good and then makes everyone else go get the food which makes it harder to find. 😭
When he says it's not bad, it's bad.😂😂😂
I find that the tropical boba pearls taste great when paired with Arizona green tea with ginseng and honey. It tames down the sourness from the passion fruit and overall, a great boba drink! The sourness is very stark if paired with just water.
Pair the corn ribs with the "everything but the elote" seasoning. So good.
Nah don't do it, that taste like a pupu.
That sounds good tbh
I wish we had Trader Joes in Australia, there’s so many different types of food there & that’s only what you showed us. AMAZING…. Thank you for sharing ❤❤❤
it depends on the country its in , in europe its called aldi
@ we have Aldi here but it’s nothing like Trader Joes
We love Trader Joes - We eat the Japanese rice with bulgogi, galbi and pork belly. its so delicate in flavor that it pairs well with a more spiced entree.
It cost so much to eat out nowadays, just go to Trader Joe's and pretend you got delivery.
They make pretty decent fakeaways!
Yes!!!
Never been to trader joes, but frozen meals are actually expensive. It costing me less to order out, than it is making food at home.
@@IlDeimos I know its been two days but just so you know most Trader Joes frozen meals are around ~$4-5, it's honestly kind of crazy.
so true, their food hits the spot
I love how appreciative you are of the food, even when it's not your favorite. Very cool
I work at Trader Joe's, and I 100% agree with your assessments 👍👍
The mini shrimp buns were definitely disappointing. They need some pickled veg at least. And the chicken kaarage, I felt, is just as you described. I thought that this was a fabulous review, and as always, thank you for ALL of your content 🤗
💯💯💯✅✅✅👍😀
@@WhereBeansBeen Big Y (a local to me store) has something like a dill pickle medle of vedgies, it sounds like it would be good on it....I didn't mind the flavor though
For the mushroom ravioli, trader joe's sells powdered truffle in the spice section. Lasts forever and would be great on those ravioli.
I second this !!! 👌
You have to try the frozen cacio e Pepe spaghetti. So good.
The Pad See Ew tastes so good with cut-up bird's eye chili in fish sauce. Yummmmmmm, I so need to get more! 🤤
If Mikey says something is spicy, you can take that to the bank 😂
Can't go wrong with food from Trader Joe's! YUM!
Can you put prices for next time
He doesn't do that anymore.
Wouldnt it fluctuate a bit depending on location?
Exactly why @@jweirdkid
Wow, I’m trying the seafood bowl for sure and the jalapeño won tons. Thanks for the dinner tips. Yum! 🍀👍🤠
That Japanese fried rice has Japanese ingredients but it’s not a fried rice that you will ever find in Japan 😅
He definitely knows that LOL he's been so often. Soinds interesting tho
Love Trader Joe’s. I understand to keep prices affordable it’s not easy.
Sometimes there’s too much batter. Not enough filling.
But the tastes are always good and exciting. Around the world tastes. ツ
Mike will buy more groceries than I do in a month and say "This should last me the next day or two"
Trader joe's does have a Fresh Garlic bread, in the fresh bread section, garlic butter is on the bread. It's in a plastic bag with a brown bag over it, best with melted cheese, highly recommend with the cheese put on 2 minutes before completion.
I feel like TJs ripped that off from Costco. Costco sells a 2 pack of it and suddenly I started seeing it at TJs. I get mine at TJs now because I'm there way more often than Costco.
Long time TJ customer and had 90% of what he reviewed. They are legit. 👍👍👍
Laughing because we had a TJs Indian dinner tonight. Lamb Vindaloo, Chicken Tikka Masala (didn’t have any more Spicy Chicken Vindaloo in the freezer 😂), samosas, and garlic naan. One of my favorite TJ meals.
My bag of corn ribs were terrible half of the corn ribs. Didn’t even have corn on them but the ones that did it was pretty good.
I didn’t like them but adult daughters do
All of their pastas hit!! The stuffed gnocchi is best in the air fryer.
ooo i've never thought about trying that
The beefless bulgogi is my new obsession. I may have just bought 4 boxes.
Oh I will have to try that! Yum
I like to pair the Mushroom Ravioli with the frozen Mushroom Medley. I recommend it!
I love how ppl still think frozen stuff is yucky. At least here in germany, most frozen meals are really good, especially the frozen fruits and veggies are even better than fresh one cuz they retain almost all of their vitamins and nutrition for a long period of time
Not nearly as good in America.
I live in Germany, and I feel the food here is below average especially frozen food. Just my opinion😬
I wish we had a Trader Joe's in Brisbane Australia. We have nothing like the variety of foods you do.
Whenever Mikey says "UMAMI", drink up.
@@tygerstripes3752 drink water, what do you think he was saying? 😂
Straight up alcohol poisoning.
Mix the TJ artichoke dip with pasta!
Pad see ew is my fav Thai dish as well and sometimes it's hard to find a local place that makes it! Awesome to know there is a yummy version at Trader Joe's!!!
It's not as good as he described it
@@HyangUnClealry Trader Joe’s is paying him LOL
@@HyangUnI agree! It wasn’t good at all. Still was able to finish it but I was shocked at how much he liked it. I was like it does NOT taste like pad see ew!
I love Trader Joe's.
Lol.. Mike eating vegetables and rice wondering why it taste light 😂😂 that’s the best
He literally loves everything. Most food channels actually are critical of things. It's frozen food, it can't be this good lol
It honestly is that good. I was also skeptical then I tried a bunch and ohhh man
It’s not, lol. Most of these items are okay at best. We keep them on hand in our freezer when we are in a pinch or stay in to party and know we won’t be able to drive anywhere. None of it is great.
He didn't like everything in this vid though...
I was just thinking if he's saying its good for frozen ready made meals or if its just really good in general. With that said, everything I buy fromTJs I genuinely love lol
The seafood boil isn’t good. I just tried it and it’s bad.
I feel like I can’t trust your reviews anymore because you say literally anything is mind blowing and delicious
While his comments can seem like he’s over-sensationalizing, those items are actually good. I didn’t agree with his rating on the chicken karaage though, considering it came from the frozen section it’s impressive and tastes good
No
I agree but this channel is so popular, that Chen cannot afford to be a Hater alienator.
You did not show how you cooked each and every thing, Mike.
Trader joes actually got some good food. Not all but Def good my chef husband is picky and likes alot of it.and
Mikey I don't comment often on any channel I buy the mango chutney always. I'm like you I love it!
Sis 😊
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@@timesh_ I had a good friend -- for card games, he would fix a block of cream cheese on a platter, pour chutney over it, and then surround it with Ritz crackers. It was *so* good!
you can’t go wrong with the frozen pastas they are all from Italy and have really decent ingredients.
the indian spinach is really good
Trader Joes, come open a location here in Pensacola, FL!!!
Thumbs Up and a Costco would be nice.
the bubble waffles with nutella is my sons favorite! also need the pork soup dumplings!
So absolutely everything you eat is great.
You are very good at describing food.
So good that he has said the same 5 words over and over for his entire TH-cam career
What’s with the strange hand rubbing each time you eat something 😂
Seal getting a treat 😂😂
I actually tried the tjs pad see ew the other day & i was SHOCKED at how good it was! I need to pick some more up asap!
How much was it?
@@jpark28 less than $4! Keep in mind, its quite a small portion but i had some sliced beef that i grilled up with it & it made a great lunch without paying $15+ for takeout lol
Hey Mike. I just moved by a Trader Joe's. I am definitely trying some of these dishes and Trader Joe's period. I've never been there. So I'm so ready for this journey. Enjoy, Happy Hump Day and 4th of July.. 🐞😋
Yeah, tried that karage once, but won't get it again. Most was like a savory donut without much meat.
Worst thing I had at TJ
Put the chicken karaage (or any friend chicken product) on the bubble waffles for a quick and easy version of chicken and waffles!!
The jalapeño wontons go really well we sweet Thai chili sauce!!
I love your content, its just so chilled and relaxed.. a normal life like most of us.. would love to try some of these food one day
We love putting the beef bulgogi in the scallion pancakes and making a wrap (with some sriracha mayo)
at 5:26 that seafood “boil” looked really good.
We always stock up on the Jalapeno and Cream Cheese Wontons. They are so good!
tilapia delicious , really??? you are so nice
it is the worst fish
try the french onion soup form trader joes it is one of the best things I have had from there! make sure to make it in the oven as it doesnt heat well in the microwave imo.
Have had the spinach artichoke dip and love it.
Try every single pasta from there Mikey!
I love their Indian food meals
The scallion pancakes are pretty much the same ones you can buy from Ranch 99. The artichoke dip is great with tortilla chips or a baguette.
"Flakey fluffy scallon pancake that Joe could've ever traded for " plss 😭😭
Trader Joe’s has some really good food. I agree with your review. 💯
I've been eyeing the spinach artichoke... time to try!
Yessss perfect timing because I now live close to a Trader Joe’s 😂
Every time Mike rubs his hands together, take a shot
Alcohol poisoning 😂
Try this with "Umami" 😂
@@iNegroTv Uhhh MAZING
Dude, how many stomachs do you have? 😂
I wish TJ were in the UK!
Oh love the TJ vids! But gives me Covid flashbacks when you were in Seattle locked down
I love TABASCO. I'm an 80s child 🧡💛
I dip the jalapeño wontons in the TJs sweet chili sauce. It’s a pretty basic sauce but so yummy.
love how he pronounces pad se ew different every time
My favorite is the Gyoza, Shrimp tempura, vege tempura, ice cream, Greek Spiral pastry, Frozen swordfish. Not everything is good. But I stock up on my favorites
Idky I love grocery store hauls and tries. Maybe bc I get new ideas about items I would never pick up.
it's your fault I'm now addicted to TJ's cream cheese jalapeno wontons, lol
You know what, I was thinking about going to trader joe's for some time now. as soon as I get some money together, I'm going there! 😁😁😁
Trader Joe's was wise to come to you
The Buffalo Style Chicken Poppers i feel like could use more filling, otherwise the spice level i like
The one essential condiment: their tartar sauce. No brand out there can touch it.
You should season those corn ribs with some lime, a little mayo and Tjs lime chile powder oh and a sprinkle of Mexican cheese.
Welp. It's officially about time to make a TJs run😅 looks great!
trader joe’s next to ross??? crzy work!!
I wanna try the Trader Joe’s seafood boil sooo baddd
Their other pancakes is better; more vegetables, crunchier, but a touch smaller. Worth it.
Great spread...all the food looked amazingly delicious....til we eat again ❤
TJ's pretty consistently makes really, really good stuff and this reminds me of how I need to get over to my local TJ's next chance I get.
Agreed on the pad see ew, the noodle texture is fantastic. I feel like he downplayed how garlicy it is though, on the ingredient list garlic comes BEFORE tofu. So be ready for many cloves of strong garlic.
What about the pad Thai?
Oh wow
Hi if you go back get the horchata ice cream and get the yuzu kusho.
Would love to see your workout routine to be able to eat all that stuff hahaha
I have been hitting that vindaloo hard, I'm going to always have some of that on hand for the occasional craving
LOVE YA ❤️!!!!
Bubble waffles are delicious!
I love those jalapeño wontons!
Need a Wonton Don + Mikey Chen colab asap
Super excited
Bubble waffles are my favorite, I get it made fresh in GB Wis and I loveee it!!!❤
Really LOVE WATCHING YOU EAT & REVIEW FOOD. I SO MISS TRADER JOE'S.😍
Had most of this food and it is all pretty decent. The curries come from Canada and are more than acceptable. The only thing I wasn't keen on was the chicken karaage, the sauce was weird. TJ is nearer than Lotte so handy for SE Asian fix, although there are both stores quite near each other other side of city but noone has an hour and a half travelling time each way these days for grocery shopping so we bulk buy at TJ every couple of months!
Idea, try the hmart wherever you are cause I’m jealous at the stuff the other locations have. Mine is Upper Darby, PA and I love it but want to see others.
Philly has so much to offer. Your not missing anything
I wanted you to try the pad thaiiiiii 😢
Traders Joes in my area doesn’t have the majority of these items.
I've been a Mikey fan for about a decade. He does 2 things, make food look really damn good and then makes everyone else go get the food which makes it harder to find. 😭