2015 & 1993 South Korea RoK Field Rations MRE Review Meal Ready to Eat Taste Testing

[@grachtschrap]

“It just smells like seaweed washing up on shore, with ocean mist”. Perfect description right there

[@Steve1989MRE]

nice

[@PeterJamesVillegas]

@@Steve1989MRE nice.

[@poopscoop6857]

Steve1989MREInfo LATHER ME IN YOUR NICE SAUCE DADDY

[@claverification]

@@Steve1989MRE dude u didnt eat the pound cake or the chocolate on the 1993 ration

[@boros8158]

Steve1989MREInfo nice

[@flyingcavetroll7247]

Steve: "This thing has a 3 year shelf life."
Or in Steve terms: "It's still going to be perfectly edible in 2220."

[@ommsterlitz1805]

I think what made him shaking his hands is since he ate these ww2 german cigarettes and chocolate

[@SUPRAMIKE18]

3 years to Steve translates to 30 years xD

[@ashleyhecker4148]

You laugh but he has eaten 150 year old civil war hardtack

[@residentevil4freek]

@@halieghsummers1800 Unmolested honey will absolutely last that long

[@bermudezhg]

@@residentevil4freek LGTB Honey ??? :) :) :)

[@garrykim5220]

Hi Steve! I am a RoK army Corporal Stationed at South Sudan, Africa as a part of UN mission. We still eat exact same ration you just ate. They never fixed the cardboard tray issue. Probably cuz to lowering down the production coast? But the cardboard tray isn't a big of a problem. Real problem is it gets old really quickly cuz we only have 2or 3 menus unlike US MREs. That is a real problem when we have a long period drill or operation.

[@meanjune]

Thank you for your service!

[@cykkatt1]

I used to watch you guy run in the morning, in the middle of winter with pants, boots, gloves and a tshirt on.🥶🥶

[@samueljones2436]

Are you partnered with other countries on your mission? If so, try to trade some rations if you get the chance!

[@jamesmillerjo]

후배아조시 수고 많으십니다

[@garrykim5220]

@@jamesmillerjo 빨리 한국가고시퍼요 ㅠ

[@ahmadfarhan6306]

Eating a 27 year old ration: "This is fine dining".
Never change steve you're an international treasure.

[@jasonfitzpatrick2197]

I like to think there’s a retired Korean food scientist watching this and soaking up Steve’s praise for his perfect freeze-dried rice recipe.

[@KennyVo120]

He's sitting there, grinning. When he finishes the video, he says... Nice.

[@sophiebaines6768]

Nice praise

[@Ulfrich_Stormcock]

That food scientist really did a job well done! I hope Steve brought even more peace to that scientist’s life

[@myuhdidas]

"Let's see if it's rancid or not."
"It smells aged"
18:26 spork disappears
18:27 spork reappears
*It is not rancid*

[@Steve1989MRE]

Glad someone noticed that little nuance

[@grantglow4206]

@@Steve1989MRE we notice your godly work

[@Jared_09]

Steve1989MREInfo We are not worthy to be in your presence.... nice.

[@Aperson156]

@@Steve1989MRE One thing I love about your videos is that everything is on purpose.

[@dragonmaid1360]

Bahaha. Dude totally had to go back and see that. I mean i believed you and everything. But i had to do it. Thats a magical spork!

[@ChromeStrand]

as korean who was a little bit concerned if steve tries it in wrong way and disliked it, he prepared them the way it supposed to be eaten. Top notch, nice!

[@moblepolice]

I am a current Korean military noncommissioned officer who has eaten both. In my experience, the 1993 type tasted better. Because I want to say that the feeling of chewing the ingredients inside, especially vegetables, was more alive. Of course, 2015 products are also delicious.
Of course, pound cake tastes much better warmed up! Perfect!! :)

[@ultrasharp2352]

I Served in the Republic of Korea Army Military Police, and I discarged last year.
Sometimes I miss the 2015 MRE.
It was the best MRE I've ever had. (SORRY FOR GOOGLE TRANSLATION)

[@Church-gg]

우리는 함께 간다 We go together! Just got out of Korea last year. Hope the civilian life treats you well

[@Zer0Skateboard]

South Korean MRE is like a year buffet for North Koreans

Sorry for the translation? That was almost perfect English! The only thing I would say is, "...I *got* discharged last year."

[@sidron_0134]

Nah don't be sorry brother. Your English, although touched by translator program, is all good and fine.

[@thallakai]

I love how although you're using google translate your comment is perfectly legible. It's nice being about to communicate even when we don't all speak the same language.

[@the_ratman_]

I've had a crazy bad headache for 2 days, slept maybe 5 hours over the last 3 days, and have been mega-stressed about my classes, but that "Nice, nnmkay" really makes my day. :)

[@enzobertozzo1513]

Hope you get well soon friend

[@sunny-sq6ci]

hope you recover, i regularly get migraines that last as long if not more. make sure you drink water.

[@the_ratman_]

@@enzobertozzo1513 Thank you so much!

[@lif3andthings763]

Classes?

[@horacegentleman3296]

Ice you head neck and face and take 2 aspirin.

[@gruuv5560]

I served in the RoK Army for 26 months from July 1995 (mandatory service), so most probably I had the same ration produced in 1993 during field trainings. Glad to see that Steve now shares the same (hopefully) experience with me and my fellow soldiers from back then. It really has nostalgic value for me. Long gone are the days we were young. Thank you Steve for the video. I really enjoyed it.

[@daviswhite3591]

I served from 2002-06. I am a US Marine.
I went to Iraq 3 times.
Some of the MREs I ate would have Skittles or M&Ms candy in them that were advertising for the Olympic Games.....in Barcelona.......in 1988.
We were "encouraged" to eat only the main meal pouches.
Good thing was is that we could eat as many as we wanted. We had so many boxes of MREs that we could use them as sandbags or shielding from IEDs in transport vehicles.
A box of MREs makes a nice field expedient seat.
This abundance gave birth to the practice and term called "rat fucking".
For instance I would take a case of MREs and open the ones I wanted to make different larger meals and get the better accessories.
Take the spaghetti and mix it with chicken cavatelli, jalapeno cheese. Take chicken noodle stew and mix it with chicken vegetable tetrazzini and crushed crackers with tabasco over rice.
You could just take all the case A menu number 9s you wanted and eat a pile of beef stew.
That one was my favorite.

[@rustyshackleford1508]

The way nations feed their soldiers is always so overlooked, when it's such a key part of gaining insight to understanding in part how the men are treated overall, amenities, morale, funding, combat readiness, etc. It's such a basic thing that many don't pay attention to, like a little vertical slice into military life.

[@ddolki1990]

Treatment, including meals, of Korean soldiers still have a lot to improve on, but it did improve a lot. But yet another trainee accident happened just last month :( At least, the public is adamantly aware and caring about the treatment of soldiers here. Kinda happens when every family usually has someone serving or still has to serve. Just finished my reserve two years ago.

[@lulubell31]

I wish someone would handle me like Steve handles those packages; careful, tender, intrigued, respectful, excited and grateful.

[@DaDaDo661]

No one ever tells me my gusset is nice

[@stenwillander5426]

PorkChop 13 and tosses you onto a tray.

[@meltingEyeballs]

You'll stand a better chance if you're expired.

[@BOG0690]

Best comment

[@roycefromalaska]

@@stenwillander5426 "Nice."

[@brenttesterman1198]

Seasoning pack probably has orange zest, ginger, garlic, soy sauce powder, msg, chili powder, and salt.

[@Steve1989MRE]

Excellent breakdown thank you Trent! Comments like yours help me learn

[@Kingsmoker86]

I couldn't imagine eating this mre.... Im 33 years old and grew up with korean family...went to a korean church but im white as they come lol...just sayin from homemade daily to this i would like to see the difference

[@Noxidsignorantia]

Gotta love msg.

[@yfelwulf]

@@Noxidsignorantia MSG a harmless food addative to improve taste vilified by half wits looking for 5 minutes of fame

[@Noxidsignorantia]

@@yfelwulf I know, it's especially stupid as a natural component of eating fungi is its msg content.

[@user-ys7vg2xh2k]

My man's a legit MRE scientist, talkin about hydrogen vapor and sodium becoming less effective when burned over a mystical unicorn bonfire and shit.

[@vannapanna]

😂

[@theenglishmajor1198]

When you learn how to read and speak every language fluently just by eating Foreign MREs.

[@KennyVo120]

@@theenglishmajor1198 I like to imagine that Steve canonically knows 12 different languages.

[@isaacaragont]

I’m consistently amazed by how Steve is fluent in every language that’s on an mre

[@holly9096]

Steve is capable of adopting every language on Earth if and only if the language is printed on an MRE package

[@ibuprofen-noodles]

With a bit of luck, aliens also use MREs

[@trent4356]

Just in time for me to finish making my own supper, meals with Steve are always a good time.

[@Steve1989MRE]

Perfect timing Trent! Right on man

[@doomguy6866]

I thought I was the only one who has meals with Steve. Lol

[@NolanLadny]

@@doomguy6866 I'll watch Steve as my meals are cooking, i'll eat my meals with Steve, sometimes I'll even watch Steve as my meal settles in my stomach, and on most occasions; Steve just makes me hungry.

[@100GTAGUY]

@@doomguy6866 I usually end up having to cook something once I start watching his videos lol I just can't resist. Sometimes I'll eyeball my MREs but I get to figuring I should save them for winter survival kits for my vehicles in case I go off the road and get stranded for a few days haha

[@jonytube]

Hah, just had a meal with him. Those ROK MREs look taaaasty!

[@thatoneasiankid8734]

I've had a fresh version of those sausages while on a trip to korea. They served them on sticks with rice cakes with honey mustard and sweet ketchup at bus stops along the highway. It was pretty good they have street food vendors pretty much everywhere.

[@Steve1989MRE]

Dude that sounds like a real food experience! Would love to visit South Korea someday - the food as one of the main reasons!

[@slitheenvsrose123]

@@Steve1989MRE I lived in Korea for a year, the food was one of the huge highlights. So much amazing stuff available 24/7 and cheap! Aah, I miss it.

[@elifoust7664]

@@Steve1989MRE Steve ,some of the best food and very healthy

[@elifoust7664]

Korea is the Pheonix of the World.

[@AnastasiaLUVSU]

@@elifoust7664 Nah thats China.

[@dillonsnyder1172]

I like so many aspects of the ROK MRE. The ease of use, the fact that everything you need to eat is right there in the pack, without much to unpack. Definitely a practical food system for frontline combat troops who just need a fast, wholesome meal that can be prepared in a foxhole, by one in a calm moment, or by two while trading busywork with the enemy.

[@xroadcedarhill9224]

I had the same 1993 MRE in 2003 when I was serving Korean army, I believe it still produces. We have 2 types of MREs
Immediate eating ones and freeze-drying Bibimbaps, just like MREs that Steve ate on this video. Each types have 3 menues. The only difference is the freeze one included tofu, egg or bean paste soup. Korean army does not paying much money for that. Because they are not gonna send their troops off shore and they have very limitted warzone. So if war starts again with NK and all their troops are go into field, they make filed kitchens on specific locations with its troops field camp by operation plan 5027 and supply hot meals for their soldiers.

[@moblepolice]

Oh, it is questionable whether the Korean Army, where I am currently serving, will properly implement the field cooking that I pointed out during the war. Personally, I am a Company Supply Officer. Field catering vehicle? They still don't replace the old stuff from the early 90's. I have requested replacement 3 times. When I was first assigned to the position, I was bewildered because there was no data related to the plan to supply drinking water for one company in case of an operational situation. So I remember it was very difficult to make a new plan. Not all Korean military units are like this, but from my experience, I'm worried about whether the supply of drinking water will be properly implemented right away rather than food or ammunition if a war breaks out.

[@bladerunner752]

Steve, you have the most amazing knowledge of rations I have ever heard. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and collection with all of us. I've been showing my 9 year old son all your videos and showing him this is what our heroes eat. He really loved seeing what his great grandfather ate in ww2. Wishing you all the best. Cheers from Arizona.🍻👍🇺🇲🇺🇲😎

[@Steve1989MRE]

Right on man thank you for passing that along. Wishing you and your family the best from Sunny Florida! Alright cool see ya

[@SaYongJoong]

한국군 전투식량 목록입니다.
Here's a list of other Korean combat food.
종류는 1, 2, 3, S, L타입으로 5개 있습니다.
There are 1, 2, 3, S and L types.
1형에는 3가지 메뉴가 있고 레토르트입니다.
Type 1 has 3 menus and It's retort type.
1식단: 쇠고기볶음밥+조미밥, 양념꽁치, 볶음김치, 볶음고추장
Menu 1 : Beef fried rice + seasoned rice, seasoned mackerel, fried kimchi, stir-fried red pepper paste
2식단: 김치볶음밥+흰밥, 고기완자, 두부조림, 멸치조림
Menu 2 : Kimchi fried rice + White Rice, Meat Wanja, Marinated Tofu, Marinated Anchovies
3식단: 햄볶음밥+팥밥, 양념소시지, 볶음김치, 콩조림
Menu 3 : Ham fried rice + red bean rice, Marinated sausage, fried kimchi, Marinated beans
2형에는 4가지 메뉴가 있고 동결건조형입니다.
Type 2 has 4 menus and It's freeze-dry type.
1식단 : 야채밥 + 두부국
Menu 1 : Vegetable Rice + Tofu Soup
2식단 : 김치밥 + 된장국
Menu 2 : Kimchi Rice + Soybean Paste Soup
3식단 : 잡채밥 + 계란국
Menu 3 : Japchae Rice + Egg Soup
4식단 : 소고기비빔밥 + 된장국
Menu 4 : Beef Bibimbap + Soybean Paste Soup
3형에는 2가지 메뉴가 있고 즉각취식형입니다.
Type 3 has 2 menus and It's Instant heating type.
1식단: 쇠고기볶음밥+양념소시지1+미트로프+볶음김치+파운드 케이크+초코볼
Menu 1 : Beef fried rice + Marinated Sausage type 1 + Meetloaf + Fried kimchi + pound cake + chocolate ball
2식단: 햄볶음밥+양념소시지2+쇠고기콩가미+볶음김치+아몬드 케이크+초코볼
Menu 2 : Ham fried rice + Marinated Sausage type 2 + Marinated Beef and Benas + Fried kimchi + amond cake + chocolate ball
S형에는 5가지 메뉴가 있고 동결건조형입니다.
Type S has 5 menus and It's freeze-dry type.
해물비빔밥, 카레비빔밥, 소고기비빔밥, 김치비빔밥, 닭고기비빔밥
Seafood Bibimbap, Curry Bibimbap, Beef Bibimbap, Kimchi Bibimbap, Chicken Bibimbap
L형은 현재 개발중에 있고 2021년에 보급될 예정입니다.
Type L is currently under development and will be distributed in 2021.
S형과 L형은 1형과 2형의 개선품입니다.
Type S and type L are the improvements of type 1 and type 2.
군지사에서 복무했던지라 국군 전투식량은 L형 빼고 다 먹어봤는데
I had served in the Logistic Support Brigade, So, I had the opportunity to eat all kinds except L type.
제일 맛있었던건 1형의 1식단이였고, 제일 맛없었던건 S형 해물비빔밥이였습니다.
The most delicious one was Type 1's Menu 1 and the worst one was Type S's seafood bibimbap.

[@jeruselgonelevu1809]

My anxiety and depression cowers under my bed when Steve's video is uploaded and when he says the magic word; Nice.
Thanks Steve, your the Bob Ross of MRE'S.

[@drennin9352]

10:30 Steve is literally the Shakespeare if our time
One Day, we will
Have a tray
In a tray, in
a tray. Anyway...
-Steve1989MREInfo 2020

[@Enes-wj5xq]

"...what light through yonder window breaks"

[@andrewjohnston4127]

To tray or not to tray, that is the question

[@BeardChest]

Nice

[@toolbaggers]

You literally don't know how to properly use the word "literally."

[@provo452]

fucking good

[@harrysanders1089]

In my lifetime, ive seen a LOT of tray's. Never have my sights feasted on such a beautiful tray. Marvellous.

[@Steve1989MRE]

Nice!

[@nore5888]

mkay

[@boros8158]

Steve1989MREInfo mkay

[@Joker-vg9wk]

Decadent

[@i3ish]

Nice

[@celinadepp]

This is the most positive & nontoxic fandom ever.

[@ChaplainPhantasm]

Well...Yes. Why would it be? This is wholesome, calming ASMR with MREs

[@blackhawks81H]

Steve is a good dude and leads by example. That's all that's required for most people to behave and not act a fool. For the person running the show to set a good example. You'll generally find TH-cam comment sections follow this rule with very few exceptions. Almost makes you wonder what the world would look like if we could stop electing the biggest weirdos on earth to political office. 😂

[@staigenerator2949]

@@blackhawks81H also he is original

[@gyanprakash7445]

Go to the gun community and its polar opposite

[@vandagylon2885]

Go eat an mre. I got to as well. In a week. Maybe.

[@kellypaskett6391]

When it gets to the point that I put dinner out, and my kids say, “Let’s get this out onto a tray. Nice!” You’re a legend Steve.

[@romkoppel5302]

"Tray in a tray. One day, we'll have a tray... In a tray... In a tray. Anyway..."
This man is a lyrical genius!

[@hoodie3785]

Who else gets excited when Steve uploads

[@MegaAlecson]

Everyone subscribed to him

[@grandpaweber2097]

I admit to being almost pathetically glad to see new videos from Steve...definately one of my guilty pleasures.

[@chinesecabbagefarmer]

excited and then calmed

[@leedesigner1977]

Meeeeeeeeeee

[@junryu5944]

Did a mandatory service in rok army, that heat-pack ration was our field staple. Still can’t forget the cool summer night sharing that desiccated pound cake with my buddies at our mortar firebase. Good times, but never wanna go back :):):)

[@Marcssj3]

I love his voice. Lately I have been using his videos as a sort of ASMR to destress at work. You have really helped with my job satisfaction and morale, Thanks Steve!

[@jjaakk7214]

I sincerely use these videos to help me sleep

[@mistakecargo5005]

I served as Medical Officer in Korean Navy and retired 2 years ago. My final rank was Lieutenant(captain as army). Your review of our country's ration remind me those days.

[@FC_mania]

I like how basically everything in the first ration synergizes really well, instead of just a bunch of different spread-out components

[@sayhoman]

For the older type 2 mre, you brought up a good point. During the winter, when we had those in training, sometimes it would get cold or even freeze if left unattended, so we would put it in our clothing or put bunch of it together and wrap it up with something so that it can cook (rehydrate) and stay warm.
Also, we used to put spam, ham, cheese, or whatever else we had in it to make it taste better

[@AcidGlow]

Me: What's for dinner?
Him: *Oh just some rations from the 1400s* ✅🙂

[@Nikp117]

Wasnt expecting to see you here, friendo

[@chucky9345]

he got 24 hour ones to so it's more like
me: what's for breakfast
him" oh just some rations from the 1800's
me: o-ok what about lu-
him: same thing
me: u-uh di-
him: you already know chief

[@nschultz417]

"My lord, let us bestow this upon a trencher."
"Indeed!"

[@neonkatskitskot]

I love seeing the rations from around the world. Its super cool to see the mix of stuff different places give their soliders.

[@BeautyMonster1000]

"One day, we'll have a tray within a tray, within a tray." Okay, that made me really happy, lol! :D

[@Steve1989MRE]

Nice

[@mhunter29928]

Trayception

[@BaDArxz]

Trayception-ception. Double trayception

[@boros8158]

Steve1989MREInfo mkay

[@i3ish]

Nice

[@vald808]

When Steve reviews quality rations, I get insane cravings for similar food. Thanks to him I have now tried French pork pate (it was delightful), kissel (it is delicious), mackerel in olive oil (surprisingly good), freeze dried fruit (why did they stop making this!?) and a few others. Now I just want to hit up my local Korean place for fried rice and kimchee. Again lol. Keep up the great work, Steve!

[@Aggrofool]

Nice!

[@t.vanoosterhout233]

There is something very comforting in seeing Steve enjoying his MREs and giving his precisely formulated culinary assessments. There is some form of order to this world after all. Nice.

[@escapist83]

Memes aside, I just want to say thank you, Steve. There's something calming about your vids.

[@Steve1989MRE]

Thanks so much Escapist

[@Nicachu]

Watching this while eating some donuts. 2 uploads? Best day ever.

[@Steve1989MRE]

Save a donut for me Nica!

[@Nicachu]

@@Steve1989MRE I got you 😉👉👉

[@dominicesquivel3901]

Steve1989MREInfo your on trending my dude! Number 47 right now!!!

[@Atomic_Haggis]

Both of those dishes looked really good. That freeze-dried rice, though. My mouth is watering from your descriptions, Steve. Thanks for another pair of wonderful ration reviews.

[@donparis2857]

안녕하세요. 평소에 동영상 잘보고 있습니다.
저는 2000년에서 2002년에 대한민국에서 군대생활 했습니다. 군생활 동안에 훈련 하면서 두번째 음식을 몇번 먹었던 기억이 있습니다.
배고플때 먹으면 생각보다 먹을만합니다. 솔직히 힘든 상황에서 어떤 것을 먹어도 맛있지 않을까 생각합니다.
대한민국 군용음식을 리뷰해줘서 20년전 예전 생각도 나고 많이 고맙습니다.
앞으로 대한민국 군용 음식 자주 리뷰해주시길 바랍니다. 감사합니다.
Hello. I usually watch the video well.
I served in the military in Korea from 2000 to 2002. I remember eating the second food several times while training during my military life.
If you eat it when you are hungry, it is more edible than you think. Honestly, I think it would be delicious to eat anything in a difficult situation.
Thank you very much for reviewing Korean military food and thinking about the past 20 years ago.
I hope that you will frequently review Korean military food in the future. Thank you.

[@Atlas_0625_]

Very nice, I'm watching this at 1:30 in the morning and its just about what I need before going to bed, it really relaxes me

[@geraldinegregory.1803]

1:30am, Me too! But I just feel really hungry now....!

[@Bee-bup]

are you a morning person

[@Noor-tg1ec]

Same here, it's just like ASMR :)

[@orionp4532]

Steve I've been watching your content for so long now, and I just wanted to say that I really appreciate the hard work you put into making these videos and educating us on the history of MRE's

[@HiddenBlade10000]

Nah nah nah bruh You gotta tear the end of the cake too so it gets that steam in there and makes the bread moist. That's what the Koreans taught us. V3/2 India Co

[@ftswarbill]

I have to say that watching you go through hundreds of MRE's this one makes my mouth water the most. I really need to buy one. Thanks for the review.

[@speckledjim_]

Looks like one of the tastier MRE's Steve. 27 years old and still in great condition, brilliant

[@kevinle6441]

Local man enjoy his mre stock while watching the world burn

[@maksimpashkov7212]

Nice

[@Dorraj]

You can use "Florida Man" since Steve does indeed live in Florida lol

[@arturos.l.2248]

Damn liberals

[@Jomster777]

Local man with an iron stomach eats 27 year old food and comments about it

[@tokyosmash]

“Passion for the ration”
I laughed out loud.

[@jjaakk7214]

Pash Rash

[@danp5585]

When Steve says its a nice strong spork you are best off believing that.

[@johnkim1000]

it looks like Korean Elementary school lunch menu minus the carton of milk lol

[@echodelta2172]

Beats the hell out of US school lunches

[@Udontkno7]

jealous then lmao

[@kakuella]

More like Korean kindergarten lunch menu but yeah need that carton of milk lol

[@actualstarfish3449]

@@echodelta2172 Don't be so quick to judge. As someone who has eaten both Korean and US school lunches for a few years each, I'd give the edge to US school lunches. Korean school lunches are somewhat dull and definitely lacking in variety.

[@viperzeno]

Wait they give u milk in elementary school lunch?

[@adityaverma1676]

"When the world needed him the most, he disappeared . A hundred years have passed ,and he finally returned"

[@MatthewMilton]

Nice

[@cullensmith1817]

Idk. Steve has more of an Iroh feel. Sharing a 27 year old ration with a perfect stranger is nice.

[@KennyVo120]

This 1946 Ba Sing Se tea instant tastes like... (*deep inhale*) Hot leaf juice, almost unpleasant.

[@RachelD077]

“it’s molten hot” *continues to touch bags* lmfaooo

[@leisaben]

Bags are heatproof

[@jakepaul7302]

LOL

[@TheHrb1234]

You know these are great rations when Steve can eat both back to back and still love them.

[@whiskyrebel9715]

Getting tired and it's only 8:10. I could sure use some coffee instant type 2 right about now..

[@Steve1989MRE]

This cup is for you, Whisky Rebel!

[@arturos.l.2248]

Wait your at 8:10 or its 8:10 pm

[@masahirosakurai3733]

Arturo V he meant the time, 8:10 PM

[@JohnDoe-pv2iu]

South Korea makes high quality goods. The weight to calorie ratio of the newer one is a bit heavy but probably has loads of protein, with all the meat products. It appears that it doesn't need to be as calorie dense as a US mre, because the soldier will eat all of it. American MREs need to be calorie dense because unless you get one of the really good ones, your probably not going to eat everything. I know a lot of guys would bust into a few and make a MRE 'repack' of the best stuff to eat with the best parts of a standard mre. This was especially true when you knew you were going to be out for a couple of days.
Great video and Take Care, John

[@Fenderdfm]

Absolutely love the slogan “Passion For The Ration”! Thanks for the amazing content and please keep doin what your doin. Stay healthy sir.

[@soraryu3257]

I'm really happy you like kimchi, Steve! It's pretty pungent, so a lot of westerners find it off-putting, but it's absolutely a comfort food to me, so I loved to see u enjoy it

[@Aggrofool]

Too sourish for me personally

[@deson6409]

Hey Steve, i would love to see a sort of archive video where you show off a bunch of cool stuff you have saved from other rations,( ie. All the stuff on your shelf)

[@michaelbeattie6953]

"nice gusset"... there is always a silver lining

[@frankcastle5737]

I cant help but enjoy the descriptions and humor in all your vids. Keep up the great content.

[@EugeneAxe]

Holy crap, my favorite TH-cam channel is actually trending

[@Steve1989MRE]

Nice!

[@cameronMbarrett]

Saw Steve uploaded two new videos, immediatly yelled at my buddy that new reviews were uploaded. proceded to enjoy these videos together

[@Steve1989MRE]

Nice!

[@weld_everything]

My favorite are the ones with the vintage cigs and coffee

[@InhoChoi1]

I served 3 years at ROK army until 1992 and the 2nd one Steve tried was my favorite. I still remember the taste and the smell. Thanks for bringing my old memories. You just added one more subscriber now. 👍👍👍

[@bartholomewmiller]

I was not expecting Steve to be on trending but here we are 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@JimBobZee]

Perfect vid for my stay at home holiday.

[@Steve1989MRE]

Right on JM! Glad ya liked it

[@golightning291]

Steve's ancestors reading the Declaration of Independence
"Nice!"
*signs*

[@TheHacknor]

British hiss

[@leoperez636]

😂😂😂

[@AT-75]

Somebody just watched Hamilton

[@RDSwords]

Let's get this out on a desk

[@TheMetalAllfather]

So let's sign this declaration of independence.
Nice. Mmmkay.

[@cablefellow5315]

I just look down to Steve’s vids. Been a fan since 20,000 fans! Back in the ration c days

[@OldVikingSchool]

Whenever Steve doesn't upload a video for a while, I suspect the last video did something bad. Great to have you back soldier!

[@donaldparlettjr3295]

Freeze-dried is the only way to go in rations. It's usually a larger portioned particularly the LRRPs ration.

[@Steve1989MRE]

But without ample water, things can get tricky! For flavor, they are unrivaled though and the reduced cubage in the pack is a nice perk too

[@demonprinces17]

Takes too much water

[@JonKonDrums]

He's back with something new AND old. Nice!

[@Voss2120]

Am i the only one that likes to watch Steve1989 while i eat my own MRE or dinner?

[@melodys9188]

I have no idea what's going on, really, but I'm havin a relaxed and informative time

[@Firefoxfifty]

Need to stop watching these videos late at night. I'll only end up raiding the fridge afterwards!!

[@jamesdewey3259]

Enjoy the seak and destroy mission. Take no prisoners.

[@maddog-qt7zk]

love the videos always love seeing whats in MRES and what people eat around the world

[@readingisbeast]

The fact that he knows what a biscotti is makes me have faith that he eats other things than just MREs

[@Spaxcore]

He probably got one in an Italian MRE

[@GalacticNinjaChicken]

Was going to say the same thing.. Steve lives off MRE he definitely got one in an Italian MRE. Steve simply does not eat anything else

[@HAPPYDA]

I got to know the channel through Hans' introduction. I was discharged from the army in April 1992, and the memory of bibimbap with powdered soup comes back to life. I subscribed.

[@molnarandrassandor3448]

Did Steve just double trayed in this episode? The madman

[@user-su1wf3gz3p]

전역전에 한번 먹어볼 기회가 있었는데 예전 전투식량보단 먹을만 했습니다.
초코볼은 파운드 케이크에 발라먹는게 룰이였습니다.
쌀 이외에 세가지의 반찬이 있는건 골라먹을수 있기 때문입니다.
셋 다 섞으면 매우 짭니다.

[@kmhk5976]

전식들 영양성분표보면 좀만 먹었다간 고혈압각 ㅋㅋㅋ 태어나서 처음으로 나트륨 130%를 봤습니다

[@meli4535]

yes

[@r7yrb7]

Hey: Thanks Steve. Loved the educational component re: difference between freeze dried vs retort with FRH. Cheers :D

[@piatpotatopeon8305]

Steve, once again, on point with those subtle narrative edits. They contribute to the quality of the whole video.

[@MegaSkyline69]

I often feel hungry after one of Steve's videos. But I've got a real craving for Korean food after watching this one 😀

[@GAMOKGO]

I was born in 1993 S.Korea. That ration is a month younger than me. 😂

[@roseheart7227]

I can not explain my personal fascination with seeing these things,WE both enjoy it so much,thanks.

[@ashleighcoffey8963]

Nice, @Steve1989MREInfo posted today.
My day has literally been made. 👍😁

[@bridgetttraylor221]

Happy 4th Steve! Love your channel! ❤️

[@amedilen]

getting the notifications just made my day

[@ahmedelhawi1181]

Love u amedilen...❤️❤️

[@lif3andthings763]

Every time a female comments on youtube lol

[@LickMyMusketBallsYankee]

@@ahmedelhawi1181 not gonna work bro

[@finn7530]

fr, I was already gasping and then saw the second notification

[@vivabusan]

The fast frozen-dried fried rice used to be my favorite in my army service!

[@dubc3615]

I agree I love when aromas or flavors take you somewhere! Both rations looked great. Nice job!

[@ShogunMongol]

An American ration and a South Korean ration, perfect combo for me, Korean-American over here.

[@Timo8.2.]

Shotgun Mongol they were both Korean rations, just from different years.

[@gaylordsupreme8824]

@@Timo8.2. I'm pretty sure they mean this and the other video. Steve also uploaded a video about an american mre

[@mandiduncan5437]

@@Timo8.2. He's talking about the fact that Steve uploaded two videos - one of the American Hot Dog MRE from 1992 and this video.

[@uniqueeveryone]

@@Timo8.2. steves other upload yesterday was a vintage us mre

[@deadpoollee9497]

The MRE wrapping is the meal for a NK MRE

[@McPringle0]

Always an enjoyable experience Steve! Got me into rations the second I started watching you.

[@matthewcaughey8898]

Makes me think of years ago when my flight got canceled and I was in Korea. Found this bar near the hotel and I was drinking this Korean lager beer ( can’t remember what it was honestly) and I order kimchi by mistake. It had meat in it but damn was it spicy, best thing I ever had on a layover. I’ve spent the last 25 years trying to replicate it to no success

[@Maki-nc8yg]

Yup, totally agree. Had Kimchi for the first time a few months ago, was super spicy but also delicious.

[@user-xv1jr8gy3c]

Maybe you could've ordered stir fried kimchi with pork? Which is called Jeyukbokkum. Since it was 25 years ago I'm not quite sure but kimchi you find there might taste different from here because it is localized

[@roberthardin1436]

Congrats on getting in the trending tab Steve! Well deserved. Look forward to what's up next!

[@stoneseabolt]

YES. Every time I see a Steve upload it makes my day so much better.

[@kermitttt]

Im watching You with my 2 month old doughter, shes fall sleep, and smiling hearing You:D thats so NICE!

[@Jin-di9zv]

Nice! Mkay.

[@doodguy12]

Steve. The only one who can use the term “to tray up” successfully

[@LLYMYNT]

Gonna say it because I see it
‘Sheik Yerbouti’.
Seen it in several videos, and love that you’re so versatile, on your shelf.
Again, love your reviews.

[@mltrymn1213]

The way he described the '93 RoK Field Ration.... I wish my wife would talk about me with that kind of passion. That would be..... nice....