ULTIMATE Cajun/Creole FOOD TOUR of New Orleans | CAJUN COUNTRY Food Review
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On the way back to New York, stopping by Cajun country for some creole cajun food in the city of Lafayette and New Orleans
Restaurants I went to:
Bon Temps
1211 W Pinhook Rd, Lafayette, LA 70503
Billy's Boudin and Cracklin
523 Apollo Rd, Scott, LA 70583
Seithers Seafood
279 Hickory Ave, Harahan, LA 70123
Guy's Po Boy
5259 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
Loretta's Authentic Pralines
2101 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116
Mr. Ed's Oyster Bar & Fish House
512 Bienville St Closest to Decatur, New Orleans, LA 70130-2207
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Lafayette- Laughy-et
Boudin- Boo-Dan
Étouffée- Eh-too-Fay
I’m so glad we could do it up right for you!
Ohhh man... The way he said boudin had me in my feelings. 🤣
Yeah boudin was especially bad. Lol
He will get it
Hahaha yeah it was bad....but remember for the longest time he thought pork butt was the butt of the pig lol
@@RissaRawks and I dont even like it but I was like them folks ain’t tell you what its call Mike.
Cajun & creole is not simply "fancy or home cooking" when distinguishing . Cajun derives from the Acadian a French-Canadian Catholic colony that moved to Louisiana after being expelled, while Creole is a mix of Spanish French & West African Native people mixing bloodlines and culture. They both have distinct Foods ranging from high end to rustic.
People connect them because its in the same area but they are very different. Just one of those things people not from here assume its all kinda the same.
That's cool info..i had no idea, thanks for sharing🤓
People using textbook definitions. They don't realize that before the late 20th century that in most of French speaking Louisiana the people, who were black, white and mixed-race were considered Creole.
Sort of Cajun didnt really become a thing until much a
Later. A Creole is basically just a native born Louisianan. Most people are a big gumbo of ancestry now. But Cajun is specifically a descendant of Acadians from Nova Scotia. En Francais Acdyan Acajan cajan Cajun. (Those are my attempts at phonetic spelling) I highly recommend the documentary. Finding Cajun. It's very interesting.
@@dinosauce8097 a lot of people, especially from the south who are deep routed in the history of the food. Of course you wouldn't care, you're not from the south
"Nicolas Caged owned it once and it only added to the curse."
I'm wheezing lol
Restaurants aren’t open early in Louisiana because we are too busy being in a food coma from the day before!!!
We're all here watching Mikey on youtube, while lady in the background @19:28 was living her best life getting a live show.
😆😆😆
lol i seen that too i was like hey that lady is watching him
The lady sitting in the background while Mike eats his poboys almost blends into the wall haha
She put all her skill points into sneak skills.
thats not a lady its clearly andy milonakis
I love her for no reason. She just seems so cute.
@@JennRighter you sure “love” is the right word?
She do be vibing
Po'boys just hit different when you eat them in Louisiana. I still have flashbacks of my first time eating a hot sausage. It's the bread .. them things are just different out there.
I love when Mike gets a surprising good deal. He looks like he's about to cry from happiness. It's just makes you feel good watching people be happy.
If I ate everything Mikey suggested in his videos, I’d be bankrupt, weigh a TON and probably be on the verge of dying. 😭😂
Yes....yes u will..
but you'd be happy as hell!! :P
The pfp goes along perfectly with this comment 😂
Me too I’d have to walk the blocks 4 times
Well I would be broke but not fat haha I'm lucky I can eat what ever and as much as I want
Everytime I see the city of new orleans and they show the french quarter I'm like KLAUS!!!
Yessir 😂😂😂
FRRR🤣
More commonly known as Delphine House. Nic Cage allegedly ran out of the house in the middle of the night, freaking out, and never went back in. Sold it afterward. The mansion was used in a season of American Horror Story.
I went to the dentist for a cleaning and treated myself to 3lbs of crawfish for lunch. Louisiana life.
Wow so jelly
Cajun is French influence and Creole is a mix of various cultures like Spanish, African and Caribbean.
And indigenous
Both have French.
Cajun is French and African is not Spanish mixed
I am for Mississippi Delta go to 10 LA a month because family around LA
@@shunn89 Cajun culture is French Acadian culture, better read up on those road trips from Canton.
I always get so happy when people get to try Louisiana food. We just have to work on some of the pronunciation :)
Any other fasting masochist on this video? I've never been more jealous of a human being in my life. That last restaurant... Them oysters, butter, garlic, the bread. Praise be to the Food Gods that you are so blessed. You the best.
You know he’s a real one when he goes to Billy’s for boudin and Drip for affogato! Thanks for loving our city, Mikey!
I have a buddy who lives in Lafayette and we went down there a couple of years ago and we tried to eat at as many boudin places as we could, which was bad for my health, but good for my soul. 😝😋 I can’t wait to go back because the pepper jack boudin balls are amazing!
*I salute those who are on a diet and watching this.* 🖤💗
I'm just sitting here in TX eating my sour patch kids!😂😂😂
Imagine living here. I live in Lafayette area lol
He eats so much that I feel full watching him!
Watching this after my 22-hour fast. ❤️
Great comment
“Nicholas Cage owned it once, so that added to the curse” had me rolling 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Your humour is so pure and on point 😂
Chef: Hey, it's Mike. Better give him a whole bunch of food he didn't order cause hundreds of thousands of people will watch him eat.
I live in Louisiana and recently lost 10 pounds and slowly working to loose more. Everything you’ve shown is tasty as hell. I’ve had it all and it looks great. This season I think I’ve only had crawfish 3 times. It’s not surprising how good all of it is. Glad you enjoyed your visit. Gotta learn to work out like you. 😀
Way to go Ada! Yay you! That's awesome. I have a cheat day once a week, but all other days it's soup and salad. Walking the dog twice a day even if they have a backyard helps, too. Keep at it! It's so worth it!
I’m LA. also :)
No Cafe Du Monde? I always get happy seeing someone enjoy New Orleans' food!
i found your show randomly a few years ago after my dad passed away, always made me think about all the countries me and dad lived in
i was dianosed with covid 19 3 days ago. mikeys videos is the only thing that can remove my thought from my sickness and relieve my anxiety
Hope you get well soon❤️🩹 🌻
@@somersetskylark173 thank you 🙏
Be healed in Jesus' name.
Take care and get well soon.💗
Get well soon bro ❤️
Mike does his job and makes me want to go to all of these places and eat all the things.
He's been to a few places near me, including one I've eaten at and it makes me so excited
Eat some pirate souls
Fun fact - those clouds are called Asperitas clouds.
Love Cajun food! And Billy's is the absolute best.
Hopefully we'll see you in Houston again soon; come out to the West side/Katy - we have all kinds of stuff out here.
Just wanted to put this out there in case Mikey sees it. Thank you so so much for these videos. I am currently isolating, away from my family and pretty much surviving on bland, healthy fare. These videos are the only things that are helping me get through the day.
@ It sure did but I also missed the good stuff. And Mike makes it all look so tempting😩
Just got back from a birthday trip in NOLA. I freaking LOVE that city. I didn’t have one ☝🏽 single bad meal 🥘. Everything we ate was flipping AMAZEBALLS!! Can’t wait to go back. The hubby and I have decided to make it a yearly trip. I’m so hungry now just thinking about it. 🤤
I always thought the Boudin was pronounced “boo-DAN”. I love 💕 Louisiana food!
You're right. It is pronounced that way 😊
You’re correct
It is pronounced boo-dan
You’re right haha
I was literally watching a video about cajun crawfish when this video popped up
So dope! Nola is one of my fav cities 💛
Out of all of this, the broiled oysters is what really got me. I could taste them as you were pulling them out of the shell they looked so good.
Boudin pronounce boo Dan.
Etouffee pronounce et two fay. Billy's pepper jack roll ups are my absolute favorite.
DUDE love new orleans food and atmosphere, what an amazing historical place!
Mikey!! Hello from Honduras and you visiting and enjoying my Alma Mater city of Lafayette REALLY made my day.. month.. Year!.. Geaux Cajuns!! You tried places I never did on my college student budget!! But the Boudin, Etouffe and Crawfish by the pound really brought a smile to my face! Thank You!
Your love for history is mesmerizing. And you narrate so well.
I've been watching your videos for awhile now but I'm still amazed by the sheer amount of food you can put away.
Mikey! You almost tripped over one of the most hidden gems in the quarter. The little corner store that you were standing in front of during your haunted house tour is the Verdi Mart. IMO, the best shrimp poboys in the city. They also deliver in the quarter 24 hours a day.
This is so awesome, I’d love to visit New Orleans one day in the future. That’s on my bucket list ☺️ that bread pudding looked so good, all the food you eat looks fabulous. Hi Mikey 👋🏼
YES! Cajun and Creole cooking! It actually helped me cook more in the kitchen.
etouffee - eh-to-fay, Boudin- boo-dan. And back to the video
hahaha yes...thank you
I just said it out loud too.
Omg I'm so glad someone else said it cause I was just about to lol
Thank you
All the Louisianians in the replies sighing with relief lmao
Mike is the only vloger that makes one hungry after one has already eaten
I’m from the Lafayette area. I have never heard our food described with so much love! Thank you!
Omg of course you’d find a pearl! All the char grilled oysters I’ve had and I’ve never found one 😩
@Late Notice who wouldn’t want one?! Besides you…
@ Well a regular sized perfect pearl (real) is about 600+ so easy money lol. The one he found probably like 150 (condition).
Creole and cajun food is beautiful! The flavor profile, the trinity, the "everything" meats and so many delicious variations of every recipe makes it unforgettable and irresistible 🤤👍
Am I the only one who heard the giggling in the background when he said the ghost of the kids would giggle. Had me all messed up
So creepy!
Coming from Baton Rouge...Louisiana has THE BEST seafood and seasonings. So glad you were able to experience southern living through our food!!!!
The food you got in Lafayette is literally some of my favorite food ever alligator, étouffée...oh my gosh it makes my mouth water just thinking about it.
I love those oyster Mikey, one thing I really miss when I moved to Texas from the Philippines are the fresh seafood! The lady behind you when you were eating the poboys looks really fascinated hahaha! The ghost tour reminded me of Charleston. Please do a Vegan food tour :)
This video is going on my bucket list !
Great video Mike , loving all these foods
The lady was like what a lively guy...giving such vivid and lucid description of heavenly food...and that smile....
Yo! Mikey’s eating all the foods I grew up with. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Nothing like Texas-Louisiana cuisine. 😋
"Of course Yellow Fever means something *completely* different these days" - I love when Mikey dips a cautious toe into after dark stuff
What does yellow fever mean these days? Honest question.
Thought it was about the Asian Americans being assaulted lately.
@@venom5809 Ah, ok.
@@Mwoods2272 No.
@@venom5809 try harder being funny because you're not
Im so glad you passed through and ate my freaking favorite thing in the world Boudins! 😍😍😍 That made my heart happy! The way you pronounced it though! 😂😂😂 you gotta say it like "Boo-dan" 😆
LOVE all your videos Mike I'm a huge fan!
YESSS ive been waiting for this video!!
Hey Mike, if you’re reading this and when you’re next able to. Please come back to the Uk, there are plenty of other foods which you missed out on the first time round, such as a Cornish Pasty. I would also love to see you explore more pub meals as well. Thanks again for the content.
I've decided anything can be put in an egg roll wrapper and deep fried and it will be awesome.
I love food and ghost stories! This is the best morning! Started my day with this Mike! Thank you! 😄❤️
when i travel for vacations, food plays a big role. new orleans is one of my faves for all the food options (great flavors and spice, fresh seafood)
The moment Mikey opened the shrimp po-boy (excuse my spelling) I made an involuntary groan. Only had one once in my life, and the experience was transcendent
Next time hit up Central Grocery for a Muffeletta! When we left New Orleans we had to get one to eat in the airport they are sooo good! I had the same po boys you did plus one that was burnt ends. Beignets we went to Cafe DuMonde. Just a few places we enjoyed!
Heck yeah Lafayette. My stomping grounds. Im so glad you stoped by and enjoyed the great foods. We always pronounced it like boo-dan but i like the way you said it. Love your videos
Mike We love your Scary Stories ! Please we want more of them !
When you go through Alabama, you MUST find a Milo's burger place. It is an Alabama only fast food place. The Milo's sauce is phenomenal!
He’s been here already. :)
As I approached the restaurant, I saw a guy sitting in front of a huge plate of crawfish and a camera in front of him. It was nice to run into you Mikey.
Those beignets are so scrumptious and delectable. Wow...with my favorite ice cream avocado flavour.
This is such an excellent food and ghost video! Enjoyed every bite you took Mike!
I'm from that area so I'm super familiar with all the places you've stopped at and I've been there many times.
Then you know boudin is pronounced boo-dan lol
@@HappyHourGirlKola I do know but you have to give him a pass because he’s not from the area
@@programmingmoonandtownshend I know, just teasing lol
I love mike and pearl at the same time
Another entertaining video mikey 👌🏻
My family moved to USA and we first lived in New Orleans 30 years ago and then lived there for short time and moved to LA ever since and never went back. Thank you for bringing me down the memory lane, Louisiana does have the best Popeyes and crawfish!
Being early for these videos are so satisfying
Love this! Now that you live in Dallas, you can pop over to Shreveport on a day trip for some Cajun food if you want. It's only about a 3 hour drive! We used to do it to go to Mabry House (kind of fancy) or Marilynn's Place (much less fancy.)
Shreveport is just Arkansas there is nothing cajun there more than Dallas lol.
@@derekbutts2660 I say it just East Texas, but the same sentiment.
Yeah I wouldn't even recommend he come here except for Hearne ave Southern made donuts, Southern Classic Fried Chicken and the Pizzaletta from either Casios or Counter Culture. I would like to know how Dahn's Garden stacks up to other places, though. If Mr Jim's hadn't gone downhill that also would be good.
Y'all are nuts, we have a TON of excellent and diverse food in Shreveport-Bossier, if you don't see it you aren't looking.
@@jehnah1234 such as? As far as diverse take away fast food, bbq, mexican, chinese, cajun, seafood, Japanese, couple pho and french we have 1 german 2 Jamaican (both opened in the last few months and a Hawaiian food truck. Not very diverse.
So excited you tried Billy’s! Their boudin is the best!!
The ghost tour is wonderful, highly recommend it.
you should try eating some of the crawfish claws (of the big crawfish), it has a decent amount of meat
This! Some of the crawfish are the size of mini lobsters and those claws have half the meat.
I just had my lunch, but i'm hungry again 😂🙈. How could you do this to me ...
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Same hahah
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Same here.....
You found a pearl, what luck!! Thanks for another great video, Mikey!
Another great day of Mikey making us hungry!! That’s ok cause I just got my hotpot package 📦 yeassss is gonna be a great Mother’s Day meal!!! 👏👏👏
I love how you love your parents - too cute ❤
Me sitting here wondering what your annual car mileage is..🤔🤔
I'm having a mental breakdown on 3 hours of sleep 😩😭maybe this video will make me feel better 🙏
I enjoy your videos immensely and I am crazy about the sense of humor. Your brand of humor reminds me of my husband whom I adore!❤
Gotta love cajun food, spicy and full of flavour and deliciousness. And Popeyes Chicken is one of my favorites too. For me better than KFC or Church's Chicken. Love those spicy Andouille sausages as well. Great on those sandwiches with spicy ranch or cajun dressing.
Just a quick FYI : does anyone know where Cajun ancestry originated from?
Nope not Canadian native indians but the Cajuns originated from Canada, Acadia to be exact thus the Fleur De Lis.
The symbol is a legend in itself - a lasting emblem of royalty, power, honor, grandeur, faith and unity. It is written that an angel descended from heaven with the Holy Ampulla in the shape of a fleur-de-lis when King Clovis of France was proclaimed. It thus signified the French kings' direct link to God.
Cajuns are the French colonists who settled the Canadian maritime provinces (Nova Scotia and New Brunswick) in the 1600s. The settlers named their region "Acadia," and were known as Acadians. In 1713, the British took over Canada and expected all settlers, including the Acadians, to defend the kingdom. The Acadian story begins in France. The people who would become the Cajuns came primarily from the rural areas of the Vendee region of western France. In 1604, they began settling in Acadie, now Nova Scotia, Canada, where they prospered as farmers and fishers. Most Cajuns are of French descent. While Lower Louisiana had been settled by French colonists since the late 17th century, the Cajuns trace their roots to the influx of Acadian settlers after the Great Expulsion from their homeland during the French and British hostilities prior to the Seven Years' War (1756 to 1763).
I haven't had an appetite lately, but watching your videos make me so hungry.
Keep up the great work. Please keep it coming! Much support California, USA 🇺🇸 ❤
Mike, have been following your channel for years and I gotta say I loved the ghost tour bit you did! Definitely a cool inclusion away from the food stuff!
Mike! Us Southern folk are gonna have to teach you some pronunciations! “Boo-Dan” “A-Too-Fay” and “Craw-Fish.” You we’re really cute. Just thought you may want to learn the lingo. Take care! 😀
Is that u in your profile picture
@@quanbrooklynkid7776 stop asking people that..
@@quanbrooklynkid7776 🤣🤣🤣
@@Koicee8 is that u in your pfp!?
I live in Lafayette listen to what Jeremy said on how to pronounce the words. If you are loving cracklins and boudin you are one of us!
yum yum yum yum yum! this is the kind of trip I want to do if I go to the US. From bbq and tex mex to creole up to NYC china town where he will land!
Wow that sound like an amazing trip!
Sounds fun
I love Mikey exploring America too! Seriously makes my day catching a Mikey or Strictly video! Also, the ghost stories are so good!
Just had a bad breakup and watching this video gave me much joy I do look forward to your videos
I CLICKED SO FAST IVE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU TO GO BACK TO NEW ORLEANS
You mean to tell me Mikey, was only 30 minutes away from me? I am honored.
dodging taxes in texas. what an honor to pay higher taxes because of people like this while many are homeless and hungry.
Mike, I’m so glad you went to Billy’s. There are few better places to experience boudin and cracklins. Definitely an ideal spot if you’re trying boudin/cracklins for the first time. Glad you enjoyed southern Louisiana. I can honestly say you did it right.
Didn't Billy's win the boudin cook-off competition like 3 times in a row? I have yet to eat any when in Louisiana, as I always go to Best Stop in Scott, LA., which is a bit more convenient for me. Will have to give it a try, if my heart and veins can stand such a situation :D.
Very well done Mike & educational also!
"These are Louisiana looking trees." LOL
My cousin found a pearl in an oyster too! It does happen more than people think
Is the pearl worth anything?
@@sophieeee122222222 I don't think so, oyster pearls are really quite small. Just a souvenir
Loved the Haunted History tour after the delicious oysters, keep up the great work Mike, really appreciate the positive content
Last time I went to New Orleans my uncle recommended for me and my family to go to Acme oyster house and order the soft shell crab. It was so delicious my mouth is watering just thinking about it!
*EH-too-fay* *bin-YAY* *BOO-dan* ....love ya Mikey.