when i was primary, i always watch yan can cook episode with my maid and waiting my father return home to have dinner together, these made me returned back to the 90s.
my mother thought I was the strangest child rather than watching seasame street I ALWAYS watched you mr.Yan...you hypnotized me. Thank you for inspiring the cook in me. You were the first face I watched loyally until you were not on t.v so happy to have found these. Your biggest fan sue
Martin is still on PBS, at least on our station. There ares till lots of cooking shows on PBS. If they are not broadcast in your area, you may wish to discuss it with them.
Chef Yan is so good at unravelling the traditional Chinese cooking styles and presenting it to Western audiences in a way that connects. He's a rare gift. Really enjoy watching his shows.
I watched Martin Yan when I was a kid , my mom and I would bond over watching him. , his smile , his conservative ways , we LOVED him and would never miss a show !!!! they don't come as great as he does , these days . Thank you yan!! "IF YAN CAM COOK,SO CAN YOU!"
Chinese food was the very first thing I learned to cook as am American. Martin Yan made that happen when I was a teenager. Thank you Martin Yan Can Cook!
I love Mr. Yan!! My daughter & I used to watch his cooking show religiously twenty three years ago, everyday! My daughter is soon to be 24 and we remember Mr. Yan very well, when we order Asian food, we speak of Mr. Yan as if he is a family member. What fond memories!! I hope Mr Yan is well. We sure do miss him. 💕☺ Thank you, Laura
Right? Im not the only one to be feeling this way. It's something about the subtle grain, the lack of overproduction. TV nowadays is very loud and overblown
Omg! My childhood memory of watching "Yan Can Cook" just came back. My heart is pounding ♡♡ I was an early 90's kid who spent most of my days (and nights) at school. My mother and aunts are great cooks but I never had the time to learn from them. This is one thing I still regret to this day. And in between schools and sleeping, I found such comfort watching cooking programs or food shows, and K-dramas LOL. The first time I really cooked for someone else other than myself was after marriage, and strangely, it was like cooking had been in my blood all those times I didn't even know. Family and friends think I'm some kind of cooking genius and encourage me to open restaurants. A lot complimented my food. I think Yan was one of the people I owe it to. Not the finest technique or anything fancy, but the joy and passion in food you gave me.
Finally rediscovered my dream chef of the past (PBS) on TH-cam. ... Hats up to Martin Yan. Martin Yan maybe is the first Chinese Chef in the USA on public TV. I look at him growing up back in the mid 80s where from him I learn to appreciate Chinese food and still love it. Famous Quote: " IF YAN CAN COOK YOU CAN COOK TOO " Anyone who make a remark on his cooking don't know anything about cooking or Chinese food. One series an actor comedian (Dwight Schultz) from A Team remark - "COOKING IS A WORK OF ART" for me he was right,. every-time we can recreate a new dish from the last one. ... Hats up Again Martin Yan.
Martin Yan is a great TV chef. Better than 99% of the Food Network shows which have resorted to silly and obnoxious personality "chefs" and over-the-top competitions.
Yes! Martin Yan is the most entertaining cook ever! He can be informative,educational and funny when he cooks! That is why I like watching him back in the day!
I grew up watching Martin Yan on PBS. Looking at his later shows, they're still so comfy to watch. He actually focuses on COOKING instead of competition. Wish more cooking shows were like that.
Time to show some age: He is the reason I love to cook, been watching him since PBS was on channel 13 on the second knob of the television set (love the 80s)
I used to watch this on WNET in NJ with my Mom, and she would make us great Chinese food. I was the food prepper! This is why I love to cook! Ty Martin Yan!
With all the influx of cooking shows the past 20 yrs. it's a shame that Martin Yan doesn't get as much recognition as he should for being one of the pioneers of television chefs. Lot's of personality and true American spirit.
Jacques Pepin, Martin Yan, Julia Child, My favorite tv chefs of all time. I loved watching Mr. Yan back in the 90's when I first moved to SF bay area from WNC Smoky Mountains, gave me my love for cooking and eating Asian food till this day. I'll be 46 soon.
I met Martin a few years ago at a cooking show. What a gentleman and what an amazing chef. Watching his show he taught me so much about cooking and I really believe that if Yan Can Cook - I can too!
Thanks to Martin Yan, Jacques Pépin, Julia Child I know how to cook all kinds of cuisines. Thanks for uploading these nostalgic videos for the new generations to watch it too.
Seeing all these shows bring back fond memories. Especially Martin Yan. He is such an inspiration to so many people and he normalized Chinese cooking so the average person could do it at home.
I think my love of Chinese food and especially noodles was developed while watching Martin's show on PBS when I was young. Always loved Martin; so much fun out of life.
He's one of the very best, on video the Chinese Julia Child. It's not just his encyclopedic knowledge and pro skills, more than almost anyone else he regularly takes the time to explain why things work the way they do, what you need to know to make things go right, and how to pull it off, what to practice. Martin's truly one of the greats in the field.
As an Asian American , I grew up with "Yan Can Cook" when it was broadcasted on P.B.S. (a public channel) I saw that he also made an appearance on Hell's Kitchen ... he hadn't aged nor has he changed over the decades! 🇨🇳+🇯🇵+🇰🇷+🇺🇸+🇵🇭= Me 🤗
Damn this brings back memories of PBS, along with Mark Kistler's Imagination Station! They were both awesome in their respective fields and had real tangible joy in what they do. Not the fake, rehearsed smiles we get today.
Man i've watched this episode so many times eating noodles, I just looked up Dixon Hee...he died in 03 with his daughter in a boating accident...rest in peace good sir.
*sighs* i remember the golden days of where you could just sit down and watch good ol cooking shows and maybe pick up a recipe or two along the way but now,why do people want to watch Competition cooking?
Not just that, but showing how other cultures cook and savor their meals, expose local eateries instead of corporate fast food chains, and how people can come together when 100% of all humans share one thing in common: we love to eat.
Much love for Yan! He'd always keep me up later than I was wanting to be because he'd be on late on TV and I couldn't *not* watch him, such a fun guy to watch!
Wow, does that man have energy!! I felt a bit manic watching him, and I loved it! He made the show so interesting, funny, and the dishes seem so simplistic and easy even for a beginner to make.
muah!😉 Much love to the master chef with the most down to earth spirit.Mr.Yan! you are delightful...Thank goodness for technology.Life is good when watching a chef who can make you smile and laugh by simply being himself.
"one ton, two ton, three ton, I have alot of tons here" - Martin Yan There really isn't another cooking show worth watching over Yan Can Cook. This man is legendary!
This guy is almost like the embodiment of westernized Chinese food. No, I don't hate him a bit. Everyone has their own way of cooking. Though I don't enjoy his recipes myself as someone growing up in China as a child, I respect what he has done. Innovating the cuisine to fit the western pallet and spreading awareness for Chinese cooking which has a very rich depth and history. Plus he is just pleasant to watch.
Yan actually came over from China as a highschooler, and supported himself at UC Davis as a chef. He's actually super authentic, but those recipes are usually only on the overseas program. He also doesn't really have an accent, and is a total hardass in the kitchen (in the best way possible). Just saying.
Dickson Hee passed away in 2003. The remaining shareholders alleged he and his wife, who acted as the company’s bookkeeper, embezzled as much as $3.5 million from the company over 20 years.
I remember watching and loving this growing up. This is yan can cook man? Right? I love his whole personality and explanations of his cooking whoever it is
remember watching Martin Yan early in the morning before going to school. I was so angry when my transport came earlier than usual, be like " come on i didn't get to see the end result".
Saw him on TV when I was a kid and till this day every single time I make any type of noodles I use his quote. "Marvelous the noodles are marvelous" in his accent of course lol.
I miss Martin so much. I remember growing up sitting in the kitchen watching Yan Can Cook with my mom and grandma back in the 90s
Me too😊
Great Chefs..... Another Classic
He has a new show on PBS... "Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom"
DawgYankee yea all the new fake arrogant chefs they have on tv now. This guy want to teach you something not act like he is better cook than whoever.
when i was primary, i always watch yan can cook episode with my maid and waiting my father return home to have dinner together, these made me returned back to the 90s.
my mother thought I was the strangest child rather than watching seasame street I ALWAYS watched you mr.Yan...you hypnotized me. Thank you for inspiring the cook in me. You were the first face I watched loyally until you were not on t.v so happy to have found these. Your biggest fan sue
True.
I'm with you. I remember & treasure the cooking shows on PBS during my childhood far more than I remember any of their children's programming.
Oh I watched both. My mother liked Martin a lot!!
Back when Food Network was about cooking, not competition. Thanks for uploading.
Martin is still on PBS, at least on our station. There ares till lots of cooking shows on PBS. If they are not broadcast in your area, you may wish to discuss it with them.
Also when they had lots of useful information.
Coucho Indeed!!! couldn't agree more ♡
Food network? PBS chief.
Coucho that's is right! So tired already! Nothing to really take from the channel now!
"Wonton, two ton, three ton..." It's so corny I couldn't help laughing
He's among the reasons I love puns.
Yan Can Cook, was fantastic as a preteen/teenager in the 80"s.
I always liked 'Have more people? Add more water!' myself. :-)
same here lol
Me too miss great Chefs program. He language very interesting
Where can I see his old episodes?
Chef Yan is so good at unravelling the traditional Chinese cooking styles and presenting it to Western audiences in a way that connects. He's a rare gift. Really enjoy watching his shows.
And remember....if Yan can cook, so can you! Oh, man...memories. I used to be so hooked on his channel
Oh man. I thought I was the only that will remember his catchphrase when he first started in PBS.
"If Yan can cook, so can you! Ja Jien!" :D
The funny thing is, he actually cannot cook.
i loved that expression and he says it with the biggest toothy grin!!!!
@@StuninRub No...it is U hu khan knawt kook
I watched Martin Yan when I was a kid , my mom and I would bond over watching him. , his smile , his conservative ways , we LOVED him and would never miss a show !!!! they don't come as great as he does , these days . Thank you yan!! "IF YAN CAM COOK,SO CAN YOU!"
Chinese food was the very first thing I learned to cook as am American. Martin Yan made that happen when I was a teenager. Thank you Martin Yan Can Cook!
Martin Yan is just the best guy ever. grew up on Yan Can Cook and Bob Ross
PBS was the shit back in the day.
Wow! Now that was great V.
same here, 80s!
The Magic of Oil Painting on PBS
Dude, I used to watch watch Bob Ross everyday after I got home from Kindergarten, I love him he’s the best
Fond memories of watching Yan before the days of the Internet
true!
green chili quiche
Me too
Tenzin Thinley ditto!!!! great memories !!!!
beef n broccoli videos
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I love Mr. Yan!! My daughter & I used to watch his cooking show religiously twenty three years ago, everyday! My daughter is soon to be 24 and we remember Mr. Yan very well, when we order Asian food, we speak of Mr. Yan as if he is a family member. What fond memories!! I hope Mr Yan is well. We sure do miss him. 💕☺ Thank you, Laura
Massive respect to one of the TRUE OG's in the food game! Got me started in my love of all kinds of Asian food.
I loved watching Yan Can Cook and Julia Childs on PBS every weekend
early 2000s tv is so comfy
early to mid 90s. this was a rerun by early 00s. I used to watch this dude on PBS as a kid because we didn't have cable.
TV was great. You used to sit on the Couch and Take a Can of Coca-Cola, kick back and relax.
DarthSinistris I’m almost positive this started in the 00’s. Quick and easy was when I was in high school and I graduated in 90
s
Right? Im not the only one to be feeling this way. It's something about the subtle grain, the lack of overproduction. TV nowadays is very loud and overblown
Omg! My childhood memory of watching "Yan Can Cook" just came back. My heart is pounding ♡♡
I was an early 90's kid who spent most of my days (and nights) at school. My mother and aunts are great cooks but I never had the time to learn from them. This is one thing I still regret to this day. And in between schools and sleeping, I found such comfort watching cooking programs or food shows, and K-dramas LOL. The first time I really cooked for someone else other than myself was after marriage, and strangely, it was like cooking had been in my blood all those times I didn't even know.
Family and friends think I'm some kind of cooking genius and encourage me to open restaurants. A lot complimented my food. I think Yan was one of the people I owe it to. Not the finest technique or anything fancy, but the joy and passion in food you gave me.
Finally rediscovered my dream chef of the past (PBS) on TH-cam. ... Hats up to Martin Yan.
Martin Yan maybe is the first Chinese Chef in the USA on public TV. I look at him growing up back in the mid 80s where from him I learn to appreciate Chinese food and still love it. Famous Quote: " IF YAN CAN COOK YOU CAN COOK TOO " Anyone who make a remark on his cooking don't know anything about cooking or Chinese food.
One series an actor comedian (Dwight Schultz) from A Team remark - "COOKING IS A WORK OF ART" for me he was right,. every-time we can recreate a new dish from the last one.
... Hats up Again Martin Yan.
Martin Yan is a great TV chef. Better than 99% of the Food Network shows which have resorted to silly and obnoxious personality "chefs" and over-the-top competitions.
+Asian Guy He's the god of cooking, (*YEAH I SAID IT!*) and just gets right to the point and does it with grace. Cooking is an art form with him.
+Asian Guy Ainsley Harriot ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
+Squirrel3D Cooking is an art form period.
Yes! Martin Yan is the most entertaining cook ever! He can be informative,educational and funny when he cooks! That is why I like watching him back in the day!
Not to mention his mad knife skills. Met him before, even signed one of my books when I was fresh out of culinary school. Very nice man.
I grew up watching Martin Yan on PBS. Looking at his later shows, they're still so comfy to watch. He actually focuses on COOKING instead of competition. Wish more cooking shows were like that.
I used to watch his show religiously as a kid. never missed an episode if I could. Martin Yan is the TRUTH.
Time to show some age: He is the reason I love to cook, been watching him since PBS was on channel 13 on the second knob of the television set (love the 80s)
Oh yeah!🍻🐈🔥
If Yan can cook, so can you!
#wokthisway
I used to watch this on WNET in NJ with my Mom, and she would make us great Chinese food. I was the food prepper! This is why I love to cook! Ty Martin Yan!
This brings back so many wonderful memories of my childhood! He was the one that inspired me to cook!
With all the influx of cooking shows the past 20 yrs. it's a shame that Martin Yan doesn't get as much recognition as he should for being one of the pioneers of television chefs. Lot's of personality and true American spirit.
The more you watch Yan the more you learn to cook his
Dishes most of it thank you for uploaded his videos.
Jacques Pepin, Martin Yan, Julia Child, My favorite tv chefs of all time. I loved watching Mr. Yan back in the 90's when I first moved to SF bay area from WNC Smoky Mountains, gave me my love for cooking and eating Asian food till this day. I'll be 46 soon.
I met Martin a few years ago at a cooking show. What a gentleman and what an amazing chef. Watching his show he taught me so much about cooking and I really believe that if Yan Can Cook - I can too!
Thanks to Martin Yan, Jacques Pépin, Julia Child I know how to cook all kinds of cuisines. Thanks for uploading these nostalgic videos for the new generations to watch it too.
Ahhh this is a nice trip down memory lane. I had to be about 9 or 8 watching him. I miss real cooking shows like this.
Seeing all these shows bring back fond memories. Especially Martin Yan. He is such an inspiration to so many people and he normalized Chinese cooking so the average person could do it at home.
Started watching Martin Yan when I was 6yrs old back in the 90's. I used to watch him on StarTV channel here in the Philippines.
slumbarian my mom and I would love and laugh watching his sweet demeanor! :) wish I could go back because of him..
Edmund Noel Abellana omg same here !! That is when I started loving to cook when I was small 😀
same here
I think my love of Chinese food and especially noodles was developed while watching Martin's show on PBS when I was young. Always loved Martin; so much fun out of life.
He's one of the very best, on video the Chinese Julia Child. It's not just his encyclopedic knowledge and pro skills, more than almost anyone else he regularly takes the time to explain why things work the way they do, what you need to know to make things go right, and how to pull it off, what to practice. Martin's truly one of the greats in the field.
Thanks for this random yt suggestion.
It's a wonderful time capsule for this 46 yearold.
Great memories watching Yan.
I love this man's enthusiasm. Thank you for posting
I used to LOVE watching him when i was a kid!
Eat looooooong noodles to live loooooong life!
I watched this man as a child. His energy got me into Chinese cooking. Thank you, Martin Yan!
I loved watching Yan Can Cook with my mother when I was little. He was my favorite chef on tv
I used to watch this show when I was young , love Martin Yan
Saturday's were Yan Can Cook and The Joy of Painting for me. I love this dude. Just infectious personality.
We are never too old to learn from Chef Yan, and others..thank you for sharing!
I remember seeing Martin Yan on PBS in the early 2000s as a kid. I'm 20 now. How I miss it
Dickson hee left us at the year of 2003 may , it heartbreaking to know that . Rip dickson
Holy crap! Yan can cook and so can I. I would watch his shows all the time as a kid/teen.
I would watch Martin Yans show in the early 80's on PBS. Loved learning about Chinese culture. Thank you for uploading.
I've never seen this guy before, but I'm glad I found him now. Such an entertaining guy!
Anthony Nguyen check out his show from the 90's called Yan can cook. It's great.
@Anthony Nguyen
My name is Anthony Jungen. Lol
As an Asian American , I grew up with "Yan Can Cook" when it was broadcasted on P.B.S. (a public channel)
I saw that he also made an appearance on Hell's Kitchen ... he hadn't aged nor has he changed over the decades!
🇨🇳+🇯🇵+🇰🇷+🇺🇸+🇵🇭= Me 🤗
Gawd I’ve watched Yan Can Cook so long ago... one of my first great chefs! SO Glad I found this!!!
✌️❤️😁
You just can't beat the enthusiasm and excitement that Martin Yan delivers when cooking. Glad they brought him back on PBS.
This brings back fond memories. This is the first tv cook that knew what he was doing!
Martin Yan! I used to see his show on public TV. Very happy to see again!!
I miss Yan can cook!!! Great show!
I remember watching this in the early 2000s on PBS every Saturday morning. 'Yan Can Cook' was my all time favorite cooking show. ☺
Damn this brings back memories of PBS, along with Mark Kistler's Imagination Station! They were both awesome in their respective fields and had real tangible joy in what they do. Not the fake, rehearsed smiles we get today.
I miss Martin Yan and his Yan Can Cook TV show. It is wonderful to look back. Thank you.
I remember watching Martin Yan- I loved his show!
This dude sounds so happy and so full of energy. Two things a lot of folks could definitely have, especially in quarantine.
Martin Yan ROCKS. Love this.
Wow Delicious noodles ,quick cooking i really love it so yummy.
I used to watch this when I was younger, thanks for sharing these, he is funny & educational
this does take me back :) thank you for the quality upload
13:12 "I'm gonna chill my noodle in the ice water" ...been there, man
Thank you, Mr Yan! Fan since the 80's
Thank you for uploading these! Man do I miss this show!
"I have one-ton, two-ton, three-ton...I have a lot of tons here." Classic Yan puns, this is why I love watching him.
Man i've watched this episode so many times eating noodles, I just looked up Dixon Hee...he died in 03 with his daughter in a boating accident...rest in peace good sir.
Poor guy
I love home. Use to watch his show everyday. Miss him on t.v. lucky we have these videos for his recipies and know how.
I loved this guy!
Martin Yan is the PIONEER of Cooking TV shows! Original in his term! I enjoyed growing up with this Master Chef Martin Yan!! OUTSTANDING!
I love him so much... my childhood memories along with my siblings was so much fun in front of the television whenever we watched his show.
*sighs* i remember the golden days of where you could just sit down and watch good ol cooking shows and maybe pick up a recipe or two along the way but now,why do people want to watch Competition cooking?
Crystal sanchez yes i totally agree...the food network has degenerated into total crap! :(
Not just that, but showing how other cultures cook and savor their meals, expose local eateries instead of corporate fast food chains, and how people can come together when 100% of all humans share one thing in common: we love to eat.
Much love for Yan! He'd always keep me up later than I was wanting to be because he'd be on late on TV and I couldn't *not* watch him, such a fun guy to watch!
I grow up watching all his shows. Love love this guy! My childhood memory ❤
Hell yeah, back in the 90's I used to love flipping through the channels and watching Yan can cook. My boy
Man is almost 70 and looks the same as when I saw him 30 years ago!
Wow, does that man have energy!! I felt a bit manic watching him, and I loved it! He made the show so interesting, funny, and the dishes seem so simplistic and easy even for a beginner to make.
such a great show to watch in the 90's during Saturday morning after cartoons and there was nothing else on
I grew up watching this... this was such a great show and I learned a lot. :)
I remember as a kid watching this guy on tv. He has such an awesome personality on screen.
My mother and I loved watching Martin Yan when it came on my local public television station.
muah!😉 Much love to the master chef with the most down to earth spirit.Mr.Yan! you are delightful...Thank goodness for technology.Life is good when watching a chef who can make you smile and laugh by simply being himself.
I was cooking packaged ramen on my stove. I heard this dude on tv and I was hooked on his show ever since, entertaining, charismatic, and fun to watch
"one ton, two ton, three ton, I have alot of tons here" - Martin Yan
There really isn't another cooking show worth watching over Yan Can Cook. This man is legendary!
thank you for uploading this it has been many years since i saw yan on pbs
Making me hungry and nostalgic at the same time
I used to watch him with my mom all the time!!
This guy is almost like the embodiment of westernized Chinese food. No, I don't hate him a bit. Everyone has their own way of cooking. Though I don't enjoy his recipes myself as someone growing up in China as a child, I respect what he has done. Innovating the cuisine to fit the western pallet and spreading awareness for Chinese cooking which has a very rich depth and history. Plus he is just pleasant to watch.
Oh gosh I take some of what I said back. The wonton noodles recipe is actaully very much on point and I loved that dish since I was a kid.
Yan actually came over from China as a highschooler, and supported himself at UC Davis as a chef.
He's actually super authentic, but those recipes are usually only on the overseas program.
He also doesn't really have an accent, and is a total hardass in the kitchen (in the best way possible).
Just saying.
Martin Yan is one of the greatest chef’s/cooks ever on tv. I learned so much from him on PBS and miss him very much.
Yan can cook, and the urban peasant were staples for me as a kid in the early 90’s
I grew up watching him cook. I can't believe I found him. Woohoo. He's the best. If Yan Can Cook, so can you! Love it! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Bèen watching him in Wok with Yan in 80'
Loved watching this show when I was a kid, thank you for the upload :)
Dickson Hee passed away in 2003. The remaining shareholders alleged he and his wife, who acted as the company’s bookkeeper, embezzled as much as $3.5 million from the company over 20 years.
I love this guy. I have been watching Yan for a good while now. "If Yan can Cook, So can you"
Martin Yan is the best!
I remember watching and loving this growing up. This is yan can cook man? Right? I love his whole personality and explanations of his cooking whoever it is
i love asian food. especially noodles. Szechuan is my favorite. spicey hot chili oil
Have you tried Hakka?
ballsdeep The New Zealand war dance?
@Mai Va Lee so what did you eat at McDonald's last month?
@@planetX15 haha, no but interesting. It's a certain style. Hakka Chinese food is the best
@Mai Va Lee ya but I saw you at McDonalds last month. They don't serve chow Mein
I Wish I have a Time Machine to go back were is no Freaking Corona virus and go even further to the 70's and stay there listening to Disco Music
remember watching Martin Yan early in the morning before going to school. I was so angry when my transport came earlier than usual, be like " come on i didn't get to see the end result".
Used to watch Martin's "Yan Can Cook" show on Chicago PBS in the 80s. Thanks for this!
I have 1ton, 2ton, 3ton, alot of tons here!
Gawd i love this guy
Saw him on TV when I was a kid and till this day every single time I make any type of noodles I use his quote. "Marvelous the noodles are marvelous" in his accent of course lol.