Dollywood is my home park!!! It’s so amazing, and I love seeing people from all over the country coming now. It’s grown so much over the last few years
I’ve been seeing ALOT of Disney people the last few times I’ve been there! This year actually I met a really nice family who said they actually enjoyed Dollywood and the smokies WAY better than Disney now, and it doesn’t require taking out a loan to enjoy it
The prices of the hotels really reflect the influx of tourists unfortunately lol. It used to be the cheaper option than going to the beach but now it costs about the same.
After watching Mike travel all over the world and try all kinds of cuisines, it was super fun watching him try some foods I grew up with for the first time! Pro tip, Mike, pimento cheese on the fried green tomatoes is a game changer.
One of my favourite dishes I've ever had was at Elizabeth's in New Orleans. They did something called Eggs Redneck which was like eggs benedict but with country ham for the meat and a base of fried green tomatoes instead of the english muffin. Truly an enlightened combination.
Mike, if that fried bologna sandwich had a homegrown summer tomato on it, that would’ve elevated it to 100 out of 10! It makes all the difference in the world! Plus, it should’ve been on either white bread or toast. 😋
No joke I think I walked by and saw you for a split second, (I’m mad at myself for not saying hi lol) I work there and it was the end of my shift. I’m so glad you stopped by!
Amusement park food is always a crap shoot, because it's inevitable that some things are better than others. You gotta love Dolly Parton, though, because she's a class act and an American musical icon. Korean BBQ is always a good way to start or cap off your day, too!
I see Mikey Chen new vlog notification. I click. Eating bfst while enjoying Mikey share his delicious food adventures. Thank you Mikey for bringing smiles to our faces after a long day or just watching while eating. Appreciate you tons from your fans, subscribers ❤😄
We ALWAYS make fried bologna sandwiches to close out our family BBQs. Around 8 or 9 pm, last call goes out and the bologna goes on the grill. We put it on potato rolls with mustard and grilled onions. DELICIOUS!
Missed this one. I went to Dollywood when I was 16 so 30 years ago. We saw Crystal Gayle and Eddie Rabbit in concert too. We stayed at a Motel that had cabins..bc there were 10 of us. Best time ever.!
Ive been following your videos for many years, can't believe you visited so close to my home !!!! Dollywood is a place I never visited. When you live and work here, not much time for play. Now that im a shut-in and disabled .....I can only visit virtually. Still glad to know you were here :) Big fan, love you
Owner sees Mikey Chen come in.,... walks into kitchen: Good news! Mike Chen is here, we will be FAMOUS and have many customers Bad news! Mike Chen is here and its all you can eat... call our suppliers for an EMERGENCY ORDER!
Did ya'll hear me yelling at about 3 min in when Mike walked right past that Dollywood fudge? I've never felt food regret on behalf of someone else before.
I was thinking, if he wants disappointment, he should try a theme park in the uk 😂 as he only visits london, the easiest for him to try would be thorpe park
I’m from the south and that peach desert is actually “Peach Crumble “, peach cobbler is made with a dough similar to biscuits but not as thick and has butter drizzled on it and corse sugar crystals
I love Dollywood!! Only been once back in high school like a decade ago! But I’ve been dying to go back!!! HUGE Dolly fan🦋 I’m planning a trip for next year hopefully!💛
You should visit Loveless Cafe outside Nashville by the Natchez Trace. They have awesome food including the best Fried Green Tomatoes. And don't forget the world renowned biscuits!
If Mikey Chen was an x-men, his superpower would be being able to taste things with his eyes. His predictions on how things will taste merely by looking at them are almost always correct.
Next time in Atlanta you should check out Heirloom Market BBQ. It is both Korean and BBQ, but it is not Korean BBQ. It is a married couple. He is from Texas and cooks the meat like you would expect in Texas. She is from Korea and makes the sauce using Korean flavors. They serve it with Korean style banchan pickles instead of the usual dill pickle slices. It is so good.
As early as possible and I hope you read this. You NEED to try Kumru. Turkish sandwich. Make sure you have ketchup, mayonnaise and peppers as condiments for preferred bites.
Mike as always enjoy your videos. My grandma always fried chicken in an iron skillet (not deep fried) and after turning once she would put the lid on for about 12 minutes then take it off to crisp up the skin/coating. We always bought smaller whole chicken and disjointed it ourselves and soaked in buttermilk with seasonings over night. Every part was used including the neck, back and giblets. Wish I could make you and Christine some!
Yo man, I really love how enthusiastic you are about food while also being able to give an unbiased opinion. It's been great watching the show mature, you remind me of a G-rated Bourdain.
I'm a little late, but the owners of Thrill also run KPOP BBQ in north Atlanta, which is way cheaper at like $28 a person and just as good. The owners are also awesome every time I've met them.
I think this is my new favorite video on TH-cam one of my favorite TH-camrs going to a place so close to home and to also learn you came to Knoxville is so cool keep up the awesome vids and the good eating- Love from Knoxville
I miss Dollywood so much. Soaring Eagle is my favorite ride. They have great vegetarian options all over. It’s just nice to walk around. So glad you got the cinnamon bread before heading out.
I haven't been to dollywood since it first opened and there was only a couple rides lol. We are headed to pigeon forge in a few weeks. I can't wait!! We love it there go every year. Those foods are exactly what I had at granny's house. Especially the fried green tomatoes!
Some of Dollywood's food is DEFINITELY on point! There's some hits and misses throughout the park. But over the past few years, they have definitely upped their game.
Thanks for reviewing Dollywood I have been going there since they opened in 1985. great place to bring kids. way better and cheaper then Disney . You want the full Dollywood experience stay at Dolly Parton Resort called Dreammore and try the restaurant there.
I would love to go to Dollywood one day. 👍😊👏 We used to fry bologna when we were younger…with eggs for breakfast if we didn’t have ham. It was alot cheaper than ham. That meatloaf sandwich looked delicious. That’s what I do with leftover meatloaf. 👍😊👏
"I don't like going inside grocery stores?" My good man, you have like two dozen videos proving otherwise.
🤣🤣🤣😂..
He's never out of 7-11
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7-11 is not really a grocery store, it's more like of a convenient store. It's a different thing
What I like most about Mikey Chen is his honesty. He says it as it is, if the food sucks he'll say it sucks.
He tries not to with small businesses, but yeah with big places and franchises he has no problem being honest
He is actually too lenient most of the time. If he has any reservations at all about a dish, you can be sure that it is terrible.
hes honest only when its from big corps. dont see the honesty tbh
I love how Mike Chen always finds something positive to say about what he's eating, yet still stays honest in his overall review!
I bet, if Dolly Parton knew some of that food wasn’t good or fresh, she probably would fix it❣️😊
I 100% agree with this
Dollywood is my home park!!! It’s so amazing, and I love seeing people from all over the country coming now. It’s grown so much over the last few years
People are over Disney's divisive and perverted antics! Go to Dollywood instead!
I’ve been seeing ALOT of Disney people the last few times I’ve been there! This year actually I met a really nice family who said they actually enjoyed Dollywood and the smokies WAY better than Disney now, and it doesn’t require taking out a loan to enjoy it
The prices of the hotels really reflect the influx of tourists unfortunately lol. It used to be the cheaper option than going to the beach but now it costs about the same.
First time hearing it from someone from the west coast. Gotta check it out!
"Mystery meat crunch" is not a phrase I'd have ever thought would be a compliment... and yet Mikey makes it sound delicious LOL
After watching Mike travel all over the world and try all kinds of cuisines, it was super fun watching him try some foods I grew up with for the first time! Pro tip, Mike, pimento cheese on the fried green tomatoes is a game changer.
One of my favourite dishes I've ever had was at Elizabeth's in New Orleans. They did something called Eggs Redneck which was like eggs benedict but with country ham for the meat and a base of fried green tomatoes instead of the english muffin. Truly an enlightened combination.
Holy crap that sounds delicious
Is it just me, or does it seems like everytime he has Korean bbq, he says he hasn't had it in a while? 😂
I suspect his definition of awhile is like…Two days? Maybe a week?
he loves it so much even a couple of weeks feels like a while
A while.. depends on how long you intend to live. With all that meat intake.. hmmm
Ms Parton makes sure her people are taken care of. That gives the park down and up loyalty.
Mike, if that fried bologna sandwich had a homegrown summer tomato on it, that would’ve elevated it to 100 out of 10! It makes all the difference in the world! Plus, it should’ve been on either white bread or toast. 😋
Agree
I was fixing to comment on that ! Fried bologna on a Texas Toast.
We always had it on white bread.
Pimento cheese was the "sauce". I've had it twice and it was delicious. Dollywood is the best!
Definitely needed to have a melted slice of mozzarella cheese!
Love fried green tomatoes! Also bologna is the underrated spam substitute. When its fried, chefs kiss! ❤❤❤👌
You gotta go to more Southern Soul food places. I'm pretty sure that theme park is doing very basic versions of Southern Food
You should've tried their sausage with peppers and onions and turkey legs! So good
I'm so excited my town is finally getting a Korean BBQ joint. I saw the sign and all I thought of was Mikey. I can't wait to try them out.
That peach cobbler looked like the best part of the meal!
That whipped cream!
Can't believe I've eaten fried green tomatoes, and Mike hasn't ever. First time I've had something he's never tried before!🤗
i like how he still tries to salvage the food and how it often leads to some pretty unique ideas
Look how this barber massacred my boy
That's cause it's a poor quality glue on toupee lmao
Dam that hair cut tho 😂😂😁😁
First day of 3rd grade cut 🤣🤣
Absolutely love Dollywood. Aunt Granny was amazing when we went. The price was great 4 adults and 4 kids $175...Glad you got some rides in.
Fried green tomatoes with ranch dressing is very good together.
Mike you looking 'healthy'! 😂
Anyone else lose their mind seeing the way he holds and displays any sandwich/burger?
GRRRRRRRR!
No joke I think I walked by and saw you for a split second, (I’m mad at myself for not saying hi lol) I work there and it was the end of my shift. I’m so glad you stopped by!
Amusement park food is always a crap shoot, because it's inevitable that some things are better than others. You gotta love Dolly Parton, though, because she's a class act and an American musical icon. Korean BBQ is always a good way to start or cap off your day, too!
I see Mikey Chen new vlog notification. I click. Eating bfst while enjoying Mikey share his delicious food adventures. Thank you Mikey for bringing smiles to our faces after a long day or just watching while eating. Appreciate you tons from your fans, subscribers ❤😄
Maybe that means yet that week! Lol
We ALWAYS make fried bologna sandwiches to close out our family BBQs. Around 8 or 9 pm, last call goes out and the bologna goes on the grill. We put it on potato rolls with mustard and grilled onions. DELICIOUS!
Oh my goodness I would like to go to your family BBQ I love a last call meal!
Missed this one. I went to Dollywood when I was 16 so 30 years ago. We saw Crystal Gayle and Eddie Rabbit in concert too. We stayed at a Motel that had cabins..bc there were 10 of us. Best time ever.!
Lord have mercy 9.99 for a bologna sandwich😭 You could buy your own loaf of bread and deli cut bologna for that.
It always amazes me how much food you can eat Mike when I watch one of your videos.
Mike Chen never fails to make my belly growling my mouth watering and myself craving for FRIED CHICKEN oh yeaaah it's a great buffet in Dollywood
Ive been following your videos for many years, can't believe you visited so close to my home !!!! Dollywood is a place I never visited. When you live and work here, not much time for play. Now that im a shut-in and disabled .....I can only visit virtually. Still glad to know you were here :) Big fan, love you
Owner sees Mikey Chen come in.,... walks into kitchen:
Good news! Mike Chen is here, we will be FAMOUS and have many customers
Bad news! Mike Chen is here and its all you can eat... call our suppliers for an EMERGENCY ORDER!
Those cinnamon buns looked good! 🤤 Hope you both had a fun time! The Rachel and Joey joke.. 🤣👍
“It’s definitely hot and savory outside.” 😂 Yes, yes it is
I love the honesty from Mikey!!
Love Pigeon Forge, celebrated our honey moon in the mountains right next to Dollywood
Did ya'll hear me yelling at about 3 min in when Mike walked right past that Dollywood fudge? I've never felt food regret on behalf of someone else before.
So glad you both had fun .
Mike, That commercialized cafeteria food at Dollywood can’t hold a candle to all that good Asian food you’re used to eating.
Everything look great I love how you are truthful about what you are eating!some other channel's say everything is good t
Was anyone else reading every single sign Mikey passed by in Dolly Parton's voice? 😅
My mammow in Mississippi would be proud of you for eating all those good southern meals.
Compared to theme park food I have encountered in the UK that looked AMAZING !
I was thinking, if he wants disappointment, he should try a theme park in the uk 😂 as he only visits london, the easiest for him to try would be thorpe park
@@milkonbean yep, Thorpe Park or Chessington, equally disappointing right!!
I remember going to Dollywood before it was called Dollywood. It used to be called Silver Dollar City before Dolly Parton bought it.
Mikey is getting a little tubby now his extravagant eating is catching up with him I think.
Hey Mr. & Ms. Chen. I always enjoy your content.
He really came here and tried everything we normally eat🤣🤣
I was just thinking that. I wish he would go try all our everyday foods in real yum restaurants instead of amusement parks.
I’m from the south and that peach desert is actually “Peach Crumble “, peach cobbler is made with a dough similar to biscuits but not as thick and has butter drizzled on it and corse sugar crystals
I love Dollywood!! Only been once back in high school like a decade ago! But I’ve been dying to go back!!! HUGE Dolly fan🦋 I’m planning a trip for next year hopefully!💛
You should visit Loveless Cafe outside Nashville by the Natchez Trace. They have awesome food including the best Fried Green Tomatoes. And don't forget the world renowned biscuits!
Fried Bologna Sandwich for $10 is criminal
Hey Mike/Christine. Hope the day is going well... It's the chicken for me... Yum, 😋 Enjoy you'll. Everything looks good... 😋🐞🥰❤️
If Mikey Chen was an x-men, his superpower would be being able to taste things with his eyes. His predictions on how things will taste merely by looking at them are almost always correct.
When mikey says family... but never shows his wife
Next time in Atlanta you should check out Heirloom Market BBQ. It is both Korean and BBQ, but it is not Korean BBQ. It is a married couple. He is from Texas and cooks the meat like you would expect in Texas. She is from Korea and makes the sauce using Korean flavors. They serve it with Korean style banchan pickles instead of the usual dill pickle slices. It is so good.
You are taking me back to my childhood with the fried bologna sandwich, never with a hamburger bun, always with white bread and lots of mayo.
I never heard of Dollywood before. Thanks for introducing it to me
16:02 thats why I love Mike
You were so funny in Rush Hour trilogy.
As early as possible and I hope you read this. You NEED to try Kumru. Turkish sandwich. Make sure you have ketchup, mayonnaise and peppers as condiments for preferred bites.
All of that food at Dollywood looked unseasoned 😭😂
All that food looked horrible and overpriced
Mike as always enjoy your videos. My grandma always fried chicken in an iron skillet (not deep fried) and after turning once she would put the lid on for about 12 minutes then take it off to crisp up the skin/coating. We always bought smaller whole chicken and disjointed it ourselves and soaked in buttermilk with seasonings over night. Every part was used including the neck, back and giblets. Wish I could make you and Christine some!
Yo man, I really love how enthusiastic you are about food while also being able to give an unbiased opinion. It's been great watching the show mature, you remind me of a G-rated Bourdain.
Bro I was there in the background I thought I recognized him but he was filming so I didn’t bother but it was so crazy meeting him there.!!!
I'm a little late, but the owners of Thrill also run KPOP BBQ in north Atlanta, which is way cheaper at like $28 a person and just as good. The owners are also awesome every time I've met them.
A pound of pork on a sandwich for 10.99 sounds like a good price, let alone at an amusement park!
LOL "Chef Mike" Is well paid at Dollywood
Keep eating like this and you will be riding the
"coronary Express"
Cholesterol and heart attack road trip, wow. What a way to go.
I think this is my new favorite video on TH-cam one of my favorite TH-camrs going to a place so close to home and to also learn you came to Knoxville is so cool keep up the awesome vids and the good eating- Love from Knoxville
I miss Dollywood so much. Soaring Eagle is my favorite ride. They have great vegetarian options all over. It’s just nice to walk around. So glad you got the cinnamon bread before heading out.
Themed park food? come on Mikey !!!
We have passes and go a few times a year. We just love it!!
If you’re still in ATL, check out Xian Gourmet House at Jusgo Food court. Love to hear your take on it-super underrated imo.
I have,always wanted to go to Dollywood. Thank you for this awesome video💗💗💗
May be pimento cheese on the bologna sandwich, its usually a staple on those
Mike, I realyl like this report. I watch all your youtube presentations. But this one shows your real feelings without sponser. Elwin (Amsterdam, NL)
I love Dollywood! I had the BEST fajitas and chocolate ice cream of my life there!
I grew up eating fried green tomatoes. So, none compares to my Mom's.
My man. I spent a lot of time as a child and teenager at Dollywood with my family. I loved the place. So many good memories!
Safe Journey!
CHOLULA!!!
You are so close to Memphis, are you going to be near us! Love your vlogs and you have been an inspiration to us to start vlogging!!!
Gotta try sticky rice in knoxville TN. It’s authentic Laotian cuisine. For southern food gotta go to Jackie’s dream in East knoxville
Yes Jackie's dream is a must any time we come to knoxville
I haven't been to dollywood since it first opened and there was only a couple rides lol. We are headed to pigeon forge in a few weeks. I can't wait!! We love it there go every year. Those foods are exactly what I had at granny's house. Especially the fried green tomatoes!
I’ve always wanted to go to Dollywood looks like a lot of fun 🤩
The whole area is beautiful. Especially when I was a kid.
I trust Mikey with my life when he says “this is good”
You should send this one to Dolly Parton to let her know that the quality of the food needs work. She would be ashamed and get it fixed.
Surprised to see that, he's near where I live. There's some food gems in and around the area.
Some of Dollywood's food is DEFINITELY on point! There's some hits and misses throughout the park. But over the past few years, they have definitely upped their game.
If there's anything we've learned from your various theme park visits... theme park food rarely is that great, and probably mediocre most of the time
Thanks for reviewing Dollywood I have been going there since they opened in 1985. great place to bring kids. way better and cheaper then Disney . You want the full Dollywood experience stay at Dolly Parton Resort called Dreammore and try the restaurant there.
Mike-how can you eat so much and not become ill?
I would love to go to Dollywood one day. 👍😊👏 We used to fry bologna when we were younger…with eggs for breakfast if we didn’t have ham. It was alot cheaper than ham. That meatloaf sandwich looked delicious. That’s what I do with leftover meatloaf. 👍😊👏
*gasps in southern* No hot sauce on the fried green tomatoes?!
Are you just releasing videos to increase your monetization? Your quality went downhill.
He fired his entire staff and uses a whack iPhone and cheap stand now.
I watched some of Sonny's videos and the difference in quality is absolutely insane
@@cindyrellaaaaa That and Sonny is actually funny and doesn't use cringe comparisions
I love going to pigeon forge, Dollywood so much fun. My favorite thing was the dipping dots and funnel cake.
I'm also a fan of mystery meat crunch, tenderness, meaty texture. lol
Nice JohnBallen reference 😂
Cheers from San Diego California
I live near dollywood and go there all the time. Sometimes the food is AMAZING & other times it's pure 🗑🤣🤣
And the stands are usually better than the sit down restaurants.