14 Day SOUTH KOREA Quarantine FOOD REVIEW & FIRST MEAL in Seoul

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  • Completed my mandatory government 14 day quarantine in South Korea and here's what the food, hotel situation looks like also things I wish I had and what to expect during this process.
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  • @desireeskumachan
    @desireeskumachan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2299

    The fact Mikey deliberately chose to become a customer for the Korean aunty who’s noodle stall was the least crowded is just.... AMAZING. He truly means it when he says “supporting local food”

    • @andreeap369
      @andreeap369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      He chose it because he wanted to stay away from other people though...

    • @donwan7817
      @donwan7817 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      yeah, like he said hes pretty paranoid and anxious about corona so he obviously doesnt want to sit at a stall next to a bunch of people

    • @sora79531
      @sora79531 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      @@andreeap369 he does stuff like that all the time though. He loves supporting local food! Anywhere he goes:)

    • @andreeap369
      @andreeap369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@sora79531 I didn't say he doesn't support local food. I said that wasn't his main reason to chose to eat there this time. I know him and I'm following him since a long time ago.

    • @sora79531
      @sora79531 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@andreeap369 then if you knew why take a dig at him lol. Like this comment didn't dispute the fact that he wanted to stay away from people lol.

  • @Roy-G-Biv
    @Roy-G-Biv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4392

    in a hotel for 2 weeks ? food delivered to the door 3 times a day? sleeping alone whenever you want? not being bothered by people for 14 days?????? YOU ARE LIVING MY DREAM LIFE.

    • @aspcia
      @aspcia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +151

      😅 Right. I was wondering how to get on that program.

    • @wooloosus6866
      @wooloosus6866 3 ปีที่แล้ว +215

      And then after it's over he gets to STAY in korea....I want to be him so badly it almost hurts

    • @nathalielee2841
      @nathalielee2841 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      My dream life too..😄😍

    • @andrewsung963
      @andrewsung963 3 ปีที่แล้ว +106

      Did this when my parents both got the virus for two weeks. You live the dream for about a week but struggle to get by in the second week.

    • @novaskyzero
      @novaskyzero 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      I just recently got out of quarantine to live in Korea. My quarantine food made Mikeys food look like a 5 course meal lol

  • @rszanger
    @rszanger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +820

    Korea has the best quarantine system in the world...people who arrive to Korea, and have to stay alone( quarantine) for 2 weeks, clear for cov 19, and free to visit, and travel. Also for Korean people, government gives people 2 weeks of food, and other essential things such as toilet papers, sanitizers, water..etc.

    • @Wonderlandidi
      @Wonderlandidi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Not true. Even better in China. Cuz you can even order your own take out and get it delivered.

    • @christy9816
      @christy9816 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Lol, takeaways will be delivered right to your door extremely quickly. You can also rent treadmills and exercise equipments.

    • @SeoWoojin55
      @SeoWoojin55 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      @@Wonderlandidi China isnt even transparent with real figures for the number of cases over there. We get notifications when we are in the area where an infected person has been confirmed. Testing is free and we can also get online deliveries while in quarantine. Those two weeks definitely did not feel like two weeks at all when I was quarantine when I returned to Korea.

    • @dayannajimenezarguello1733
      @dayannajimenezarguello1733 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@user-yv4wv3nw8c $2100 yeap

    • @buffya8012
      @buffya8012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      All for the low,low price of $2200…

  • @Michelle-ep1gw
    @Michelle-ep1gw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +294

    Seeing him in absolute joy after eating his first meals after quarantine is honestly so nice 🥺

  • @VannieEats
    @VannieEats 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2141

    This is probably the longest Mikey has gone not eating chili oil 😂

    • @simonpeter92
      @simonpeter92 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      im sure he has some small reserves available

    • @iscratchmybutt
      @iscratchmybutt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      he's gonna have withdrawals. gotta make a trip to chinatown ASAP

    • @kazekai8
      @kazekai8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The shakes from the withdraw lol

    • @arashm8035
      @arashm8035 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      No wonder his mental health is going down

    • @elvasands2629
      @elvasands2629 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😁😂😀 lollollol. I suppose he'll make up for it later.

  • @tuvu8394
    @tuvu8394 3 ปีที่แล้ว +670

    You're living my dream. Got wifi and food and not having to go out and socialize

  • @31grizzbabe
    @31grizzbabe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +291

    Thanks for being open and honest about the anxiety you've been experiencing. I was nodding emphatically the entire time you were speaking on it. You are not alone.

    • @Glitterqueen08
      @Glitterqueen08 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You are such a ray of sunshine!!!

    • @l.u.rehuher3714
      @l.u.rehuher3714 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Glitterqueen08
      He looks like Jacky Chan

  • @GemCandy
    @GemCandy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    When he was running in his hotel room and there was a knock on the door, I thought he was getting a noise complaint from the people in the hotel room below him XD

  • @chariscale
    @chariscale 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4026

    Dang that quarantine food is way better than any Hospital food I've ever eaten.

    • @startwizzlar
      @startwizzlar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +87

      I always thought hospital foods were gross and then was pleasantly surprised by a local facility - THE FOOD WAS AMAZING. It was before I was gluten free + dairy free (but was vegetarian already) - and the food options were so surprising. Crazy also to think that in a place that promotes health- the foods you are getting fed can be so nutritionally lacking ! - curious what the vegan/veg options are for these Korean quarantines

    • @pheatrix8272
      @pheatrix8272 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Last time I went to a hospital in my hometown the food was really good but whatever I guess things are always different

    • @sschweg08
      @sschweg08 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Try having celiac disease and having to eat gluten free hospital food. Its so bad and unappetizing.
      But I agree. What Mikey got looks incredible.

    • @jessicabarela153
      @jessicabarela153 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      when i was in the hospital.. i was amaze when i hve to choose between 2 proteins and it doesnt dissapoints!!!
      dessert: creme brulle my friend😂
      yes not jello thingy..
      thats why when ik im gonna confined my self in hospital.. ik imma enjoy my stay😂😂😂
      (im from cyprus)

    • @ricaivory6571
      @ricaivory6571 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      If you don't have any diet restrictions, the food is actually pretty OK. However, any diet restrictions and the food is very disgusting.

  • @FDBSHAE
    @FDBSHAE 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2142

    Alternative title: Quarantining in Korea causes man to confront his long time enemy; Broccoli.

    • @bandotaku
      @bandotaku 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I feel him. I hate broccoli too! Even as an adult that has expanded many of my veggie options, broccoli can go jump off a cliff, lol.

    • @JasonTodd-xt5yu
      @JasonTodd-xt5yu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      ........broccoli is pretty tasty if you know how to cook it if you cant try search for capcay recipe because thats the best broccoli that you will ever taste in your life

    • @yeknom626
      @yeknom626 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@bandotaku nah boiled brocolli is great.

    • @bandotaku
      @bandotaku 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@yeknom626 Ewww...

    • @bandotaku
      @bandotaku 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @2freeIvX Brussel sprouts I don't mind, since they are just mini cabbages, and it depends on the bean for me, but yeah no broccoli if I can avoid it.

  • @D-me-dream-smp
    @D-me-dream-smp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    This quarantine video was really informative and a great insight into the down to earth person Mike is. He didn’t try to make it seem dramatic or glamorous just a normal fellow. No doubt it was challenging but he tried to focus on the positive side. Thanks for sharing your story about your anxiety.

  • @themomwiththethroattattoo4525
    @themomwiththethroattattoo4525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +278

    The moment you realize that people would rather be homeless in Korea than stay at their home in America. I am with you Mike!

    • @racheljestice1544
      @racheljestice1544 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Be nice if you’d leave then so people like you stop putting Korea in America!

    • @themomwiththethroattattoo4525
      @themomwiththethroattattoo4525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@racheljestice1544 What are you talking about? I’m American. Lmao

    • @sirdickkickerthefirst9611
      @sirdickkickerthefirst9611 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@racheljestice1544 be nice if you stop being racist.

    • @racheljestice1544
      @racheljestice1544 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@sirdickkickerthefirst9611
      Really!! The race card😅 that’s all you can come up with! Pitiful🥴

    • @sirdickkickerthefirst9611
      @sirdickkickerthefirst9611 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@racheljestice1544 Mate, you said "Stop putting Korea in America". I'm normally not one to call people racist, but that is quite blatantly racist.

  • @limakaranur4053
    @limakaranur4053 3 ปีที่แล้ว +623

    The fact that Mike couldn't remember eating his lunch🤣😂

    • @ahtingloves
      @ahtingloves 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      basically us during lockdown

  • @Foxwolf10
    @Foxwolf10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +668

    The delivery guy must be thinking “does this guy wait at the door for me” 😂😂😂

  • @syrelilac
    @syrelilac 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    he looks so kind. i love watching his videos. they’re so relaxing and they feel safe

    • @rturney6376
      @rturney6376 ปีที่แล้ว

      No drama 😊🎉❤

  • @jessilessenberry703
    @jessilessenberry703 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    this is one of the best explanation I've heard of how COVID has mentally affected me. Granted, I've always struggled with anxiety, the whole lump in your throat thing that he talked about was so relatable. Glad to know its not just me

  • @jacobminchulbaik3465
    @jacobminchulbaik3465 3 ปีที่แล้ว +454

    You cannot believe how good this food is compared to the quarantine food of other countries.

    • @doperounds
      @doperounds 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      for 2100 dollars, you're practically investing 70% of your budget towards quarantine which is pretty extreme imo

    • @Anitamustdie
      @Anitamustdie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nyc kids crying omg

    • @Anitamustdie
      @Anitamustdie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      *nyu

    • @MrNetana
      @MrNetana 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nz quarantine food is amazing

    • @ThundrGurl
      @ThundrGurl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      In my country they sometimes doesn't give ypu food for 2 days. A lot of ppl complaining. Some has shared pics of the one bread roll they got for lunch. One small, dry and tasteless bread roll.

  • @kareninalabama
    @kareninalabama 3 ปีที่แล้ว +367

    Glad to know you are in a country where people are taking the virus seriously, and where they actually care enough about their fellow human beings to take precautions to protect one another. That says alot about the government *and* people of South Korea.

    • @elvasands2629
      @elvasands2629 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yes, you are so right. Would love to visit South Korea some day🇰🇷

    • @nimeimei1931
      @nimeimei1931 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Almost every country takes the virus seriously

    • @jkstudyroom
      @jkstudyroom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Sorry but the Repub-Tards are really making me mad! I hope Biden does a clean sweep of over 370 electoral votes. We definately need a change! Drumpf and his minions needs to go to jail for needlessly killing over 200K of US citizens when we could have had Korea, China, or New Zealand. Thanks a lot ex-prez!

    • @molsalphabet
      @molsalphabet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ugh I wanna leave the Philippines as well 😭 I am scared of the outside world here. Government sucks really bad.

    • @HkJoK
      @HkJoK 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@jkstudyroom China? really? with their many many human rights violations? I agree with you that we are getting closer to china (putting children in cages, losing their parents, forced hysterectomies, treatment of native americans, etc5, generally going towards fascism) but thats not something I'd want to strive for.

  • @sharonjohnston4806
    @sharonjohnston4806 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I love your positive attitude. You’re making the best of a fourteen-day quarantine. Not everyone could do that. 💕

    • @D-me-dream-smp
      @D-me-dream-smp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep he’s keeping it real - not trying to make it overly dramatic or glamorous.

  • @softsvthours_6204
    @softsvthours_6204 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    mikey im glad that you're taking a 'break' or 'vacation', it's really a struggle for you're health and im happy you're taking care of yourself. best of luck!

  • @Lele-vu1bv
    @Lele-vu1bv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +605

    I know this is a travel and food channel but I really appreciated the short talk about your mental health during these times. Know that myself along with a lot of your subscribers are feeling this way too. This is why you’re so loved by everyone who watches your content, you’re so relatable and honest.

    • @aimeepaterson4423
      @aimeepaterson4423 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      COMPLETELY AGREE!!! A Great, Moving, Emotional and Relatable Video. Stay Well, Mike…..and EVERYONE!!!💟

  • @literalsoup2
    @literalsoup2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +386

    Those eggs are actually "maekbangseok gyeran"/"jjimjil gyeran" or "hot spring stone eggs." They're basically slowly baked for hours on hot stone which is why they turn that color. People eat them after coming out of korean spas/jjimjilbangs

    • @chaelimkwon1357
      @chaelimkwon1357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      i lovee them

    • @nadz2135
      @nadz2135 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      My mom went to China and she tried an egg boiled in tea she almost threw up 😂

    • @lunae12
      @lunae12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@nadz2135 That one is different, it’s herbal boiled egg 😃 Smells really strong and can put you off but taste is decent.

    • @justqt_
      @justqt_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wait so are they like 구운계란??

    • @minbro6448
      @minbro6448 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@justqt_ yes, the ones that are packaged like in the video are usually called 구운계란

  • @iateacherrypit
    @iateacherrypit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm so happy for you Mike! You deserve it! Have an amazing and safe stay!!

  • @katherinewren9906
    @katherinewren9906 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just randomly found this guy tonight, this is the second video I've watched. He's fantastic, no notes. Love him.

  • @madeinbusanjkjm
    @madeinbusanjkjm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3764

    Man I love your life. I wish I could just drop everything and go to a different country and eat delicious foods and explore. Next best thing, I can live vicariously through you in these coming weeks. I can't wait for more food vlogs from Korea
    ❤️

    • @jkstudyroom
      @jkstudyroom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      Nicely stated. I think that's the reason why we also subscribe to these type of shows.

    • @Hikafujo
      @Hikafujo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Wow, I love your channel

    • @chinnjk
      @chinnjk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      I miss food in korea 😭 Especially the street food. I wish we had more food scene like that in the Usa

    • @jakel3812
      @jakel3812 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      definitely agree. This is my dream life but having a 9-5 job every day doesn't allow me to do this. Hopefully one day...

    • @lhannis1
      @lhannis1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@chinnjk I was telling my mom this. I lived in England for 4 years, and I miss their markets. Being able to eat fish that was swimming that morning was my dream. I could get a variety of fresh veggies year around. It was wonderful

  • @greyeaglem
    @greyeaglem 3 ปีที่แล้ว +676

    Mikey gets out of quarantine. Next day's headline: Starving Man Eats Every Bite of Food in South Korea.

    • @kfx3907
      @kfx3907 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🤗🤗

    • @pri2108
      @pri2108 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      LMAAAOOO

    • @onigutza
      @onigutza 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂😂

    • @theviewer102
      @theviewer102 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmfao

    • @UXtatic
      @UXtatic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂

  • @backup6794
    @backup6794 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I relate so much with you, my stress level is never decrease from back in march and now everyone become even relaxed when things actually got worse

  • @MK-ri8mw
    @MK-ri8mw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mike, I am glad you made the quarantine program in Seoul. I love your advices on how to ride out this crazy time. Please stay safe and be well.

  • @saviorpoo555
    @saviorpoo555 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1135

    HOLY COW, HE ATE BROCCOLI, did not expect that.

    • @SWITHCentral
      @SWITHCentral 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      Biggest shock of 2020.

    • @nimagooy762
      @nimagooy762 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      When you thought 2020 can't get any wilder.

    • @caketropolis
      @caketropolis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Proof that these are truly desperate times

    • @MikeyChenX
      @MikeyChenX  3 ปีที่แล้ว +482

      the best way to know your enemy, is to EAT your enemy

    • @muhammadammarhaziq2998
      @muhammadammarhaziq2998 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      EMERGENCY MEETING!!

  • @user-sg3ph8if6j
    @user-sg3ph8if6j 3 ปีที่แล้ว +231

    Mike, this video is your magnum opus. My husband and I were on the edge of our seats the entire video. The torture, the boredom, the desperation. **chef’s kiss**

  • @3liloz119
    @3liloz119 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love Mike so much lol. I've been binge watching his channel since about March of this year. Great stuff man.

  • @Zeronote13
    @Zeronote13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This man actually ran inside his hotel room, that’s dedication

  • @lngun
    @lngun 3 ปีที่แล้ว +315

    I've heard that korean canned tuna is in a class of its own. There's stories about how if you gave people the choice of instant noodles or canned tuna nearly everyone would take the tuna.
    Nice to see that the stories are actually true!

    • @kfx3907
      @kfx3907 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Korean here and it is true 😂😂 I love my Korean canned tuna!!

    • @OhSoTiredMan
      @OhSoTiredMan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Korean canned tuna really does go well with rice and bread
      It made my tuna sandwich taste even better

    • @drobgyn5615
      @drobgyn5615 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lol there's stories? Vast tales of how people like tuna? 🤣

    • @charlesr.8159
      @charlesr.8159 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This makes me want to buy some

    • @XpiR3d
      @XpiR3d 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      total overexaggeration IMO. the nonflavored tuna (same brand he ordered) tastes exactly the same as it does the US tuna cans. have not tried the flavored ones tho.

  • @HeyitsDee
    @HeyitsDee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +196

    So glad you're taking care of yourself, Mike. You seem to be in a more peaceful place, mentally and physically, and that makes me breathe a sigh of relief for you. Enjoy Korea for as long as you can.

  • @danib1436
    @danib1436 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Job well done! I really appreciated this blog. Thank you for sharing your journey and your tips and tricks! You make me excited to get back out there, with very much safety

  • @thewolf888
    @thewolf888 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great, honest vid Mike. First one I've watched showing quarantine in reality. Stay safe.

  • @andreab265
    @andreab265 3 ปีที่แล้ว +329

    What a unique experience. This video is one of your best.

    • @swati322
      @swati322 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed

    • @nerdalert2782
      @nerdalert2782 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chill bro

    • @fhd588
      @fhd588 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Sounds like you haven’t watched his other videos

    • @xinkailin2288
      @xinkailin2288 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      agree

    • @andreab265
      @andreab265 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I've received a couple of really weird replies, so in case it's not clear, I truly think it was a fantastic video and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

  • @williamlambert5610
    @williamlambert5610 3 ปีที่แล้ว +318

    Korean food is so good, even the quarantine version is better than regular food from elsewhere. I need to go to Korea right now!

    • @der23
      @der23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      I recently started a job where the owner is Korean and she’s constantly feeding us home made food. It makes me so happy xD

    • @williamlambert5610
      @williamlambert5610 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@der23 Dude, you just hit the jackpot. I wish I had a Korean lady too who would feed me Korean food every day! I'd die a very happy man 🤩 I guess I know what I'm asking Santa for Christmas this year haha.

    • @der23
      @der23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@williamlambert5610 bruh i cant even begin to explain how worth it it is xD and she loves making it spicy so its a major plus! Plus i get home made kimchi to go with the meals 👌👌👌👌

    • @mariadoromal549
      @mariadoromal549 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I actually feel envious

    • @kek6341
      @kek6341 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Korean food is pretty average compared to their neighbours and even some of SEA.

  • @amelieisabel2225
    @amelieisabel2225 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really needed the mental health message in this video !! 🙏🏻 Your videos are so comforting / relaxing.

  • @ineedachachabeat1886
    @ineedachachabeat1886 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Honestly the meals don't look that bad. I'm hungry 😭

  • @carlvincent12
    @carlvincent12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +257

    You know 2020 has been a rough year when even Mikey has to eat broccoli to survive

  • @shlee5553
    @shlee5553 3 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    It should help you to know that the whole of Korea has around 100 or less new cases every day. Among 50 million people

    • @bananya6020
      @bananya6020 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CM1984 none of the countries even measure it the same way anyways

    • @thaoandrew128610
      @thaoandrew128610 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow my city itself has way more than that in every day.

    • @bananya6020
      @bananya6020 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thaoandrew128610 my city has 10x more lmao

  • @rionthemagnificent2971
    @rionthemagnificent2971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    watching you eat those quarantine meals brought back memories when i was in a psych ward.. *shivers* but your food looks a lot better than what i had in the psych ward. Lot of negative memories at that place lol. but at least you could order out.. i downed a 12 pk of coke after leaving my stay at the ward alongside a pizza.

    • @outdatedmemories
      @outdatedmemories 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same for me!!! And the tiny room + those towels 😭

    • @outdatedmemories
      @outdatedmemories 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Manisha Sinhababu yeah media portrayal is veryyyy different from reality. At least in the U.S. for adolescents. I can't speak for everybody but when I was a kid going in and out of mental hospitals (in two different states) they were all awful. the doctors where I was at were basically trying to drug everyone up, and most times I couldn't go outside. if I did, it was a small courtyard. unfortunately the way these places were structured, they made things for me far worse in the end. they would use punishment, tranquilizers and restraints to get people to behave. it was a pretty traumatizing experience for me. I wish it was like the K-dramas :/

  • @huglife415
    @huglife415 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing!! I am sure there are more people going through / dealing with the mental health issue during these times than are admitting to. Awesome video!! Stay safe!!

  • @charleswreichenbach3275
    @charleswreichenbach3275 3 ปีที่แล้ว +279

    The man eats like a NFL line backer and then acts shocked that a normal sized meal does not fill him lol

    • @TheLittledikkins
      @TheLittledikkins 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Those meals would be more than enough for me.

    • @TheLittledikkins
      @TheLittledikkins 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @THAI FOOD Which is why I either get something I can reheat or eat cold, most meals are about twice my eating capacity.

    • @charleswreichenbach3275
      @charleswreichenbach3275 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @THAI FOOD The portion of the meal has nothing to do with it. This is a man that sits down and eats $40+ in food from 7/11 in a single mean. Of course a normal meal is not going to be filling for him.

  • @Extra-Salt
    @Extra-Salt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1104

    Spends years trying to convince us that he isn’t Jackie Chan then comes out with this video

  • @maggiecu3657
    @maggiecu3657 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your message about prioritizing your mental health will help a lot of people. Thanks for being so honest. Be safe and be kind to yourself.

  • @lilharps21
    @lilharps21 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg I LOVE quarantine meal reviews. Plus Mike. Gold.

  • @al3x801
    @al3x801 3 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    I love the reason why you're back in Korea. Definitely take time to take care of your mental health. Great advice for everyone, including myself.

  • @pink.penguin
    @pink.penguin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    When Mike bit into the donut and giggled .. absolutely delightful ...
    Also , Holy crap did he actually eat broccoli ?? Korea broke him.

    • @yesitsme2053
      @yesitsme2053 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Desperate times my friend... desperate times 🤣

    • @D-me-dream-smp
      @D-me-dream-smp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It only took how many days of isolation?

  • @pamelazero3154
    @pamelazero3154 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Thanks for showing the ups and downs of quarantine.

  • @DavidJust99
    @DavidJust99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm Korean living in Brazil, watching last 7 min of the video made me homesick.
    Honestly, right now Korea must be one of the best place to be in...

  • @Knightcommander69
    @Knightcommander69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    Look after yourself Mikey. Korea is an absolute wonderful country. The people, the food, the atmosphere will heal you.

    • @jkstudyroom
      @jkstudyroom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Dont forget the traditions, hospitality, warmth of its citizens, the ambience, high tech, "land of the morning calm" and so so much more. I'm sure Mikey will find rejuvenation and his Seoul!

    • @Chopsticks-ef4il
      @Chopsticks-ef4il 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      and people aren’t as stupid. I wish I could go to korea tho I’d love to visit my grandparents and cousins

  • @reighngold
    @reighngold 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    I watched you quarantine and as a mom whose working from home and doing virtual schooling, it looked amazing and I thought I might just go to Korea. Then I realized I'd have to quarantine with my family and I got anxiety.

  • @ericchoi1610
    @ericchoi1610 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really liked the fact that he was being honest about this mental health and advocating

  • @irisyeo07
    @irisyeo07 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi Mike, thanks for your sharing about your mental health situation... really appreciate it. I’ve been following you for a while now, always see you so energetic and descriptive in your food adventures so I never really expected you to share about your own mental health state. This whole covid thing has been tough on everyone, some even more. Didn’t expect my own mental health to be that affected but now standing at end of March 2022, I begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Hoping to be able to travel to Korea and Japan soon… I also miss Europe so much. Greetings from sunny Singapore! Hope you can come back to Singapore soon to film lots of food videos! 💪🏼💪🏼😂😂🥰

  • @ruecooks2
    @ruecooks2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    The best thing I got from this is your amazing positive attitude. It almost seem like they were throwing everything at you that might dampen the spirit. Clearly shows nothing can ruin your day...not even Broccoli. Nicely done Mike.

  • @jonatana.4540
    @jonatana.4540 3 ปีที่แล้ว +272

    Appreciating things in 2020: "It's so nice to have air!"

  • @mon6745
    @mon6745 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow- this is a really honest video. It's why I like Mike

  • @iCindiline
    @iCindiline 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Idk why I like these quarantine videos so much

  • @user-on6wc8oj9u
    @user-on6wc8oj9u 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    Mike said the food variety was lacking yet i was forced to eat only sandwiches for my 14 day quarantine lmao

  • @Sun_Set
    @Sun_Set 3 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    He almost cried saying "KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN " and that really hit hard .🍗 🐔

    • @hoorbanoarif3792
      @hoorbanoarif3792 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I felt so bad because there was just one piece! But I guess it’s better than nothing!! 😂

    • @Sun_Set
      @Sun_Set 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@hoorbanoarif3792 yep lol

  • @summer52
    @summer52 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yay! You're here!
    Good job getting through quarantine. I was curious about the hotel food. I stayed at an airbnb, so I had to mostly order my food.

  • @RaeLynn62
    @RaeLynn62 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Shows on Netflix I recommend:
    - Itaewon Class
    - Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol
    - Reply 1994, 1987, and more

    • @janaethegoddessnae5156
      @janaethegoddessnae5156 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Umm dont know if youll respond but can you kinda tell me what Itewon class is about,without any spoilers. I'm one episode one.

    • @RaeLynn62
      @RaeLynn62 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@janaethegoddessnae5156 Heyyyyy
      Ok so basically this guy runs a restaurant and has competition against this older man and it leads to a lot of things. This girl comes to help and yeah it’s kind of a lot and I don’t want to spoil it 😂 also I don't know exactly what to say it is, it's just really good

    • @bibianaguadalupeislasherre9880
      @bibianaguadalupeislasherre9880 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I saw "Reply 1994" it was amazing.

  • @toko25
    @toko25 3 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    "Take care of yourself." So important and it warms my heart to see you doing exactly that. Your videos are a much needed escape in these strange times but I love that you took a moment to address the mental health elephant in the room. I don't know about anyone else but that made me feel like this channel is more than just a vlog, it's like family or a support group.
    Take care my friend and enjoy your time on vacation!

  • @athickie
    @athickie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    When you said you were looking around for an hour for your lunch that you forgot you ate lmfao omg I cant 😂🤣

    • @alineangela5127
      @alineangela5127 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dont throw those packets like that.

    • @D-me-dream-smp
      @D-me-dream-smp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He’s so down to earth and normal.

    • @athickie
      @athickie 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@D-me-dream-smp LOL right love him

  • @harimsh
    @harimsh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Mike is like all of us. He wants his Korean series with some English subtitles.

  • @wheelchairby284
    @wheelchairby284 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I went through something very similar to you, regarding living and travel. I'm a writer, and I moved to Ireland in June of 2019. I was supposed to go home within a year, but COVID hit 3 months before my departure date. I've been through 3 lockdowns, and had my permission extended 5 times. Occasionally I'd be given a brief window to return back to the United States, but comparing the COVID situation back home to Ireland - and looking at some of the news back home - I thought that it was the best choice to stay away for now. Glad to see that you got through it!

  • @Juhsga
    @Juhsga 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I was fortunate enough to live in Korea for about a year and it was one of the best places I have ever visited. I never felt in danger and everyone was super kind. The best country in Asia. I've been to China and Thailand and Korea is great. The weather in Seoul area isn't always great but the people make up for it. Anyone in Korea hiring American professionals in the aviation sector? I'll love to come over there to work and live!

  • @aspenmargaret1881
    @aspenmargaret1881 3 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    Thank you for taking this seriously. I have anxiety about it as well and see so many people here in America just refuse to care. The beginning of this year I got a virus that damaged my lungs. Because of Covid the hospital couldn’t treat the asthma complications I developed and I spent days struggling to breathe.
    I’m frightened of what would happen if I get Covid.

    • @amandacazares82
      @amandacazares82 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Hope you are feeling better

    • @anna7465
      @anna7465 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He had no choice. The SK government is on point and requires this of everyone entering the country.

    • @robinlillian9471
      @robinlillian9471 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If it hadn't been Covid, it would have been something else. The only people who have to worry are the ones with damaged immune systems, and that's unfortunately you. If your immune system is bad enough, the common cold can kill you, too. It's the immune damaged people who should isolate themselves from society instead of trying to quarantine the world indefinitely, because there's no way to stop every virus and infectious disease out there. Of course, you could try Thymus and Lactoferrin for your immune system, and a combination of food grade aloe vera juice, Borage oil capsules, and Boswellia capsules to improve your asthma, but I doubt you will. They have little to no side effects in the recommended dosage and are relatively cheap, but probably you prefer to give both your bank account and your life to increase Big Pharma's profits and promote Left wing politics. (So odd that the socialist Left all of the sudden trusts corporations with their bribes to politicians implicitly.) If that doesn't work, something else might. Where there's a will, there's a way, but first you have to have the will.

    • @SharingWhat
      @SharingWhat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      We got Covid last year at this time in America. We went to the ER and the doctor was mad as hell that we were there. They would not help us at all. We called clinic after clinic and no one would help us. Found a clinic with a doctor who had already had Covid who would see us. My husband had Covid Pneumonia, and other things. The doctor was surprised he was not in the hospital. He was sweating like someone was pouring buckets of water on the bed every day. I had bronchitis. We thought we were going to die alone at home. He was going off the road a bit here and there on the way to the ER and when we went to the clinic. It was terrifying. Then I waited the 3 months and got the first vaccine and had a bad reaction to it.

    • @louverousse9023
      @louverousse9023 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SharingWhat Hope you both got over it well and don't have too many sequels .
      take care !

  • @dfjulesful
    @dfjulesful 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to watch OTGW "back in the day". So glad you are still on TH-cam and doing well!

  • @lyledurand
    @lyledurand 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i found your videos the other day sir and can't stop watching!

  • @HangukHapa
    @HangukHapa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    When the quarantine food is better than your everyday living food 😅😭

  • @drkikimama1
    @drkikimama1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +216

    Lol mikey's definitely on a Diet compared to how much he usually eats

  • @damndramas6651
    @damndramas6651 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The fact that he watches dating in the kitchen IS BLOODY GOLD🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️ but yeah love the vid btw

  • @mood-np7kr
    @mood-np7kr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this video. I’m glad you’re ok Mike. Enjoy Korea. 😁💙

  • @wendyseah7854
    @wendyseah7854 3 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    Drop by Singapore again if and when the entry permit is relaxed to allow American tourists. Our local hawkers need your support :)

    • @stupidface6180
      @stupidface6180 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you tell me a Singaporean snack I must try.
      I’ll take up on your offer

    • @imjcxx5541
      @imjcxx5541 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      hahahahahaahaha....can't agree more . very true. he can start his morning bf from east coast area and dinner ends at the west coast.

    • @funkychicken2119
      @funkychicken2119 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      When my 2021 Singapore and Malaysia trip comes around, I’ll be spending all my money with local business. Vaccine, I need you now!

  • @LednacekZ
    @LednacekZ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Great to hear about your mental health. It is really important to talk about it during this crisis.

  • @kesavanrathinasamy4687
    @kesavanrathinasamy4687 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the honesty at the end confronting your anxiety.🤜

  • @katrinbivens3723
    @katrinbivens3723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how you support small businesses!

  • @Sarahcatluther
    @Sarahcatluther 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    2020 is so so strange it’s really like a bad movie. it’s interesting but so mind boggling things got like this. thank you for documenting your quarantine there! always putting out the best content. stay safe and enjoy your travels!!!

  • @JeremyPulumbarit
    @JeremyPulumbarit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +383

    We all know really why he's in Seoul. He's filming a movie... Can't fool us, Jackie Chan.

    • @sassywolf1
      @sassywolf1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      😂😂😂

    • @ebayseller6040
      @ebayseller6040 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      you mean jakie chen

    • @MilkByCow
      @MilkByCow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Dude, Mikey’s been clear about how he doesn’t support Jackie Chan. Maybe show a little more respect, yeah?

    • @JeremyPulumbarit
      @JeremyPulumbarit 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MilkByCow my bad, I didn't know

    • @tiki_riot
      @tiki_riot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@MilkByCow what did Jackie chan do?

  • @dr.baotran8448
    @dr.baotran8448 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How are you? Hopefully, you are better back in the US. Thank you for giving us an update on the quarantine process in S. Korea and what to expect.

  • @Darkspher
    @Darkspher 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hope you always safe and sound man

  • @hrock8081
    @hrock8081 3 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    I've been watching a lot of these Quarantine videos just to see what they eat. LOL You were actually lucky to get a microwave. Everyone actually seem to enjoy their time there, I guess it's a nice break.
    Also, Ottogi Tuna IS wayyyy better than Starkist. They also sell it at Korean markets here in the US, in different flavors.

    • @pom3222
      @pom3222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I think the quarantine food is good and I actually like that the portions are not that big, as people need to stay in the room for two weeks and not everyone exercises, so it's good to control how much you eat! If you're hungry, you can order more food yourself anyway like Mikey did.

    • @hrock8081
      @hrock8081 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@pom3222 Sounds ideal to me - hanging out for two weeks, having food bought to me. I don't have to cook or wash dishes!

  • @kianam4150
    @kianam4150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I love how he was watching "Go Go Squid" in the background while doing his run. Haha. I'm moving to Japan on January 20th 2021 and I will be in Quarantine in Tokyo . Mike mentioning to bring a better bath towel, I definitely got up and put one in my suitcase lol. Though, I know Japan is different from South Korea, I don't have much reference for what a Japan quarantine will be like.

  • @carmenkellum4470
    @carmenkellum4470 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The videos that you do are very fun and interesting. Love the fact that you travel and go to interesting place and eat different things.

  • @mricardo96
    @mricardo96 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great guy with really relaxed vids

  • @jaehaspels9607
    @jaehaspels9607 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    You can tell, he's just hungry. He seemed to like all of the food during quarantine. You can also tell he adapted to being isolated. He thought that cutlet was huge. I was LOL.

  • @evelynh2436
    @evelynh2436 3 ปีที่แล้ว +293

    this is what Asian countries have been doing. can you imagine if US N Europe imposed this strict quarantine policies and contact tracing since the begining?

    • @Thu_Vu
      @Thu_Vu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Some European countries actually impose a strict 14 day quarantine with contact tracing.

    • @secretdiaryofafoodie
      @secretdiaryofafoodie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Australia does this too. The only cases we have now are those in the mandatory hotel quarantine

    • @Kittikee10
      @Kittikee10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@secretdiaryofafoodie really? That's awesome

    • @nemaminika
      @nemaminika 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      In South Korea at least, we've never had a complete lockdown like in Europe -- I believe it only crashes the economy and at least everyone around me is against the idea of strict quarantine. But we have different stages of prevention measures, albeit it gets quite confusing sometimes. I think what really helped us avoid the worst is that the government maximized the use of technology and eventually allowed the track-and-treat method to work properly.

    • @cecejagger4527
      @cecejagger4527 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      In Europe,especially in Austria, a lot of people now are against disclosing their information via app and everything plus saying the government is hiding something
      More and more people now are protesting too against the lockdowns
      I really admire SK and how they handled it from the beginning

  • @Geo24400
    @Geo24400 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a good one Mike!

  • @stephanienorris8911
    @stephanienorris8911 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know the anxiety ur feeling. Since getting Covid last year and suffering a stroke my anxiety level runs high. Just remember to take time to relax and breathe. That helps me out.

  • @kimberley7300
    @kimberley7300 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    "They all met serendipitly.... serendipitous-ly..... THEY MET BY CHANCE" 😹

  • @jax4652
    @jax4652 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    The difference that tuna made is amazing... he's suddenly more chipper again.

  • @onepantsman7947
    @onepantsman7947 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a unique content Mike. Nice.

  • @michellemariecampbell8153
    @michellemariecampbell8153 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mikey, you're so funny when you remind us to bring our own food because you're hungry all the time and it's not enough food. So funny...
    Fantastic video and really enjoyed your message at the end. Mikey!

  • @seanbolin7963
    @seanbolin7963 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Thanks for being so open about your anxiety. It's a great relief to know we're not alone in our worries. Have a great mental health break and enjoy South Korea!

    • @GoodLifeIncLLL
      @GoodLifeIncLLL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You aren't alone people think I'm insane with the precautions I take.

  • @skmiu5042
    @skmiu5042 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Omg I died, “looks like a zucchini sneezed in here” 🤣😂

  • @mohammedpierre8677
    @mohammedpierre8677 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We love you. Mikey take care of your mental health.

  • @user-pc3oh6tk4n
    @user-pc3oh6tk4n 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love this video! I can't belive I'm discovering this just now ㅠㅠ