We went back to my CHILDHOOD CHINESE RESTAURANT! Has not changed in 30 YEARS!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ต.ค. 2024
- I'm back in Australia! And back food adventuring with the fam. This is a video I've been wanting to do for SO LONG! I visited the Chinese restaurant I grew up eating at, and in retrospect, I think this might have been where my Chinese food adventure first started, decades and decades ago!
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Im a simple person. I see amy's dad and mom, I watch, finish it, like, & comment, and have a big smile on my face the entire day. ❤
This morning at 8 i took a shid, brushed my teeth. At 7:30 i made coffee and made breakfast. At 9 am i opened my laptop. At 12 i had lunch. At 5 work is done. At 6 i watched some naughty videos.
I’m here too!
Indeed, what treasure.
True
I appreciate the love and support you have for Amy's family. It's heartwarming to see people finding joy in the simple things in life. Keep spreading positivity and keep that big smile on your face!
So that's what having a good relationship with your parents looks like 🥲
Loved this episode haha
This comment may come with a bit of survivor's bias:
Most kids have good relationship with their parents in the Chinese culture. So maybe Amy's love for the Chinese culture is destined.
@@maxyang7919 What do u mean by kids having good relationship with their parents in Chinese culture, do u know Chinese culture?
They are known for being the most boundary-less and gaslighting parent in the world. Not to mentioned the tiger mother who order her kids to get an A for all test and practice piano for 8 hrs every day (exaggeration, of coz, but u get the idea)
I came from a chinese family and maybe its's just me, I hated it. We dont talk about emotions, and mental health whatsoever. You can't have disagreement with the elderly, dad, uncle, anyone in the generation before you, if not it'll be disrespectful
@@gracelam2624 my experience is closer to yours - no understanding of mental health (response to stress and depression was 'just don't be stressed' and 'be happy!' like they're all such easy choices) and no talking about any bad emotions, no disagreement with the elderly and saving face was so, so, so important. Double income parents, bonded closer with nannies, even though good at academics still not enough, need to be sociable, make lots of the 'right friends', be 'girly' in the right ways, never enough. Picked up a bad habit of raising my voice to be heard. Even at 35 years old, still get nagged and judged on.
Safe to say, I watch Amy's videos to feel the warmth of having a good relationship with parents as well.
@@gracelam2624 Yeah yeah yeah you know all about Chinese culture and I know nothing about Chinese culture. You win. OK?
@@gracelam2624看视频我会觉得我有点适应不了和父母这么亲近😢没感受过这种关系
I felt sorry for your mother when she wasn't going to get her favourite Singapore noodles, so I was happy when they turned up !
It was the story arc we all needed
LOL I WAS SO HAPPY :)
I know right! The funniest part is that I’m Singaporean, and the dish literally DOES NOT EXIST in Singapore 😂
@@skygaz3r Like Fujian noodle does not exist in Fujian😂
To @@skygaz3r's point, the funny thing is is that Singapore Fried Noodles is actually a Chinese/Hong Kong dish. Very popular there, and we probably shouldn't be calling it that. But it is sort of funny, but maybe Amy's mother didn't know better.
Im a European who studied Chinese and moved to Beijing back then, now living in Hong Kong and I can't help but feel jealous that Amy's parents were so supportive and involved in her Chinese (food) journey. I barely talk to my folks anymore and they show no interest in anything China, it's bittersweet. Love love love the videos, I essentially copied Amy's Xi'An adventure in April and cant wait for spicy Chengdu next month
thats a little sad tbh. with the current media and geopolitical power play, China gets so misrepresented. I hope that one day the will share some of your passion.
Thank you for your insightful comment! I'm glad you appreciate the importance of family relationships. I will continue to create content that highlights the beauty of family bonds. Let's cherish and nurture those connections with our parents.
I'm so happy that your mom got her Singapore noodles.
I completely agree! Building a strong relationship with our parents is so important and can bring so much happiness and fulfillment in our lives. I hope to see more episodes that celebrate the beauty of family bonds and the joy that comes from them. Keep up the great work!
Yes, I completely agree! It's so important to cherish and nurture those family bonds, and the lessons and values that parents pass down to us are priceless. It's great to see these themes being explored in such a meaningful way on the show, and I hope there are more episodes like this in the future.
I'm glad to hear that your mom got her Singapore noodles! It's always nice to see loved ones enjoying their favorite dishes. Hope she enjoys every bite of it!
As a Chinese girl living in Australia, it is hilarious that your parents took you to the local Chinese restaurant in Dural for your birthday. That was such a normal thing for us to eat. My mum used to book birthday parties at the Maccas in Dural for us as a treat 😂
We are living inverse parallel lives!
waaaa!!!! I mean, we probably crossed paths at some point!!!
I grew up in Dural so close to the restaurant. Can't believe we didn't know the restaurant existed. I am taking my hubby and the kids to that restaurant this weekend. It's only 10 minutes away from Castle Hill and Cherrybrook.
I make sure to drop the restaurant next time I am heading that way!
Singapore Noodles is authentically Chinese. The dish was invented by a chef in Hong Kong around 1950/1960 and became well known for using curry powder in a non-curry dish. Very soon, it was in every restaurant's menu. Some of the chefs in that era emigrated to the States, the UK, Australia etc., and the rest is history.
It can't be found in Singapore though, LOL.
Yes I agree. Originally from HK.
@@keffinsg yeah, you can, sort of. The version in Singapore is called Xin Zhou Mi Fen (Singapore continent rice noodles). It's one of the staple dishes of a 煮炒 stall in any coffeeshop in Singapore.
Yes, I absolutely agree with you on the importance of building a strong relationship with our parents. It can bring so much joy and fulfillment in our lives. I look forward to seeing more episodes that celebrate family bonds. Keep up the great work!
Family is the foundation of our lives, and it's crucial to always show gratitude and respect for our parents and the wisdom they share with us. The show's portrayal of these themes is heartwarming and relatable, and I look forward to seeing more episodes that highlight the importance of family connections.
parents raised you well. what a lovely family
Thank you for your kind words and encouragement! It's true that family relationships are precious and should be cherished. Let's continue to strengthen our bonds and create lasting memories with our loved ones.
Props to mom and dad for providing a great childhood for Amy. This is a beautiful family.
I’m so glad mom got her Singapore noodles! Moms always let the rest of the fam get what they want so I’m happy to see she got the noodles 😊
Oh my…I love watching Amy’s parents! What an adorable couple ☺️
When Amy made the touching speech at the end of the video to her parents, it's just got me a bit teary❤
Please bring your parents back to China and make videos with you. It is always fun watching them.
+1
I don't know why,
I just love seeing you with your parents,
the bond you have, make me smile and happy all day long.
Then I peeked at other comments,
good to know that I am not alone.
LOL same
Singapore Noodles is an invention by a Cantonese chef in Hong Kong!!! Its not from Singapore, even though the name is confusing. So you are still having a Chinese food adventure 👍🏼
‘Like the Hainanese chicken rices and Mongolian lambs of the world, Singapore noodles weren't invented in the place after which they're named. Instead, the dish was created in Hong Kong sometime after WWII by Cantonese chefs who were keen to find a use for curry powder - a recent addition to the southern Chinese pantry via British colonies. The dish was named 'Singapore noodles' as a nod to the cosmopolitan nature of both city-states.’
hi Amy, i have been watching your videos for a few years. I am from Beijing originally, have been living in Perth, Australia for the 21 years. My parents are still in Beijing. I wanted to say despite all the food adventure you have shared with everyone, what most touching me is your amazing relationship with your mum and dad. Not sure if you have felt and been expressed that the family relationship is actually very cold in the Chinese culture. I can never even imagine I could be so comfortable with my own parents like you way you do. I envy you, and I admire you. I also have full respect to your parents, for their openness in their hearts towards themselves and their children. Watching those beautiful moments when you shared with your mum and dad, on one hand makes me feel sad as my culture and the history of the country has had so much restrictions on people's emotion to be expressed in love and harmony which has led people has no idea how to express that part of this emotion; On the other hand, I feel very touched to see and feel the love between your family, as it is inspiring me to know it is still exist and can be expressed so naturally. I hope one day I will be able to break through this emotional jail I have put myself in, and bring more joy and authenticities into my family and myself.
The banter over describing food is hilarious:)
In Australia, making fun of each other is our love language hahahah
You know you've done a great job with your kid when they look at you with such admiration and love. Singaporean noodles are my favorite, btw.
You have such a great relationship with your mom and dad- love watching you guys interact!
Omg only a couple minutes in but your dad is so charismatic!! Totally see where you get it from!! And it’s bizarre for me to watch someone be so comfortable with their parents hahaha I can’t fathom it, but it’s lovely it exists somewhere
This felt like a good throwback to the 2020-21 Chinese food adventures 😍🥹🫶
Wonderful video! Treasure those moments with your parents - they will always be in your heart when you’re missing them. They deserve so much credit for raising such a wonderful daughter. Thank you for sharing this with us! ❤❤❤
I am a Sydneysider but have never been down to Dural to try out the Mountain View Restaurant - and I am only about 40 minutes away. Every time I watch one of Amy's video, she brings a smile to my face for some strange reason. Must be her absolute positive vibes of "clean goodness" that she radiates. She makes my day!
This was very nostalgic for me too. We had a Chinese restaurant right next to a movie theater, and the big family treat was to see a matinee then go have Chinese food next door. And it had a huge fish tank.....It was always my choice for birthday meals. Same chopstick wrappers too.....What a treat to see you with your folks reminiscing. Savor it. Those memories are precious after they're gone.
They’re so supportive it’s breaking my brain hahahahah I’ve always wanted to do a channel like this but can’t fathom my family being nice let alone participating and being proud LOL
It’s actually nice to have something unchanged from your childhood. I grew up in Shanghai and then lived in the US for 8 years, when I got back, none of my favorite restaurants from my childhood still exist, not a single one. Although I have to admit that those new ones are objectively better, but sometimes you just miss that one dish from that old restaurant.
You have the most loving relationship with your parents. Bless!!! ❤
I'm so happy to see mom and dad again!!! I missed all the food adventures you were doing together!!!
Your family is always so warm and hilarious. The banter over food commentary is so funny.
It's so relieving to know that the restaurant's foods still tastes the same, even after 20+ years. A lot of restaurants could go under or be forced to change their tastes or menu to survive, and luckily it didn't happen to them.
Your parents are freaking treasures, what a delight this video was. Mom's mutton joke was spot on! I love the nostalgia. And the "back in the day" stories from dad
I’m so glad that Amy is back in Australia so that we could see more Chinese food adventures with Amy’s parents!!!
I love that you support your local Chinese restaurant! It's probably put several doctors, lawyers and bankers through university and onto lucrative careers 🎉🎉🎉
healing my inner child by watching your interactions with your family
整套片都充滿着歡樂和感恩;太感動;來自香港的愛❤
mum and dad are purely adorable! the singapore noodle would be even better to go with some Lao Gan Ma sauce
Those sweet moments with your folks makes me envious… as an Asian born and raised abroad
A little bit of noodle trivia for you and your mom... the "Singapore Noodle" dish that you ate is actually a Hong Kong dish of what a chef at the time believed was a dish that embodied the flavours of Singapore. If you go to Singapore, it is not a common dish at all unless you go to a Chinatown. Yes, Singapore has a Chinatown.
The food seems to be more a “ South East Asia” chinese food. Though not an authentic “China” chinese food, it is equally delicious. Because of the freshness and the love of Australians for freshness, everything cook is delicious. Very proud of Australia for maintaining the healthy lifestyle and become one of the lead countries in healthy lifestyle.
People from the Canton region were the first to immigrate outside of China and settle in the U.S and Australia. Therefore majority of the 'Chinese food' that Westerners have come to known are from that region. Panda express, yumcha culture etc. are all Cantonese.
I love everything about this video - beautiful Amy, her joyful and hilarious parents, your loving relationship with them, and the food! I was going to be so upset if Amy’s mother didn’t get her Singapore noodles but thankfully 🙌
It's so funny how Australian Chinese food and American Chinese food seems so different but also exactly the same. My go to's are chicken and broccoli with brown sauce or Sichuan chicken
you all have such a fun dynamic together, i'm always delighted when mum and dad show up ❤ also i'm with amy's mum, singapore noodles are great! i used to get them all the time from my local chinese place, but then it closed and no one else around here serves it!!
Hooray..
Your Parents are Back!!
Continue Success
From NYC Manhattan ❤️💋
Being Singaporean who had lived in Australia for a decade in the mid-90s to mid-00s, I still cannot figure out what is Singapore Noodles?!
It's really a lovely treat to see your parents again.
It was invented in Hong Kong ironically.
@@tichtran664 WHAT?! Seriously?! Urgh.... Thanks for telling me.
@@tichtran664 Ironically too, in Singapore the Indian and Malay muslims have a dish called "mee Hong Kong"....or Hong Kong noodles.
well, today you guys learned about "Singapore Noodles" and I learned about "mee Hong Kong"...
FWIW, I looked at a couple videos to see what "mee Hong Kong" is like, and to my Hong Kong palate, it looks absolutely disgusting (no offense)...
(To add insult to injury?) The act of pouring thick sauce with seafood onto noodles makes me think of the dish we call "Hokkien Fried Rice"... Apparently it's not invented in Hokkien either...... And yet mee Hong Kong kinda looks like Champon as well. So the dish might actually have some Hokkien influence after all?
@@sydneyfong "Champon"? Singaporean Chinese of Hokkien descent.
A happy family had a merry time enjoying tasty Chinese food. Wonderful!
Amy, I’ve followed you for years and I watched all of your videos. The ones with your parents are my favorite! Your family members are all so sweet and hilarious! Your relationship with your parents is what I wish I could have with my parents. You are so lucky to grow up in such a happy family!
My parents owned a Chinese restaurant in Coolangatta for almost 50yrs. We served all those foods too.
My dad made the best Satay in Australia.
We used to take the girls to Coolangatta for holidays when they were young. Chances are we probably ate at your folks place.
@@Johnwalkstheworld wouldn’t that be such a coincidence! It was directly opposite the fountain that marked the border between NSW and QLD.
It was called the Rose Restaurant.
John is back! Yahoo!!🎉
Eating while watching blondie's video always been my favorite time 😊
From Malaysia. Very nice to meet Amy's mum and dad again. Enjoy their company.
how such a good family makes a good person.
I love your mom and dad! They just put a smile on our faces. They’re so lovely!!
I love these videos with your parents! They’re delightful!
I'm so glad you got your mum Singapore noodles. Poor mums are usually used to being disappointed and put their family's wants before their own 😢
I am a Chinese person who lived in Australia about 30 years ago, and now I reside in Florida. The Chinese food in Australia is absolutely awesome, no matter where you go, city or suburbs. In America, most Chinese food is fake, prepared by some amateur Chinese cooks who have never taken formal lessons. They make dishes like barbecue ribs, chop suey, egg drop soup, and chow mein without noodles. None of these dishes are found in Australian Chinese restaurants or in China, for that matter. Even the steamed dim sims in a typical Australian fish and chip shops are better than most Chinese food places in America.
Your parents have the best personality ❤
It is a typical Cantonese restaurant cooking Peking Duck, which is actually a Cantonese roast duck then deep fried before serving to make it crispy . Many of those dishes on their menu hardly exist in China so they are in fact fully localized Aussie Chinese cuisine. But as long as you enjoy it, that is all matters!😊
i love any segments with your parents in it!
Love your video with your dad and mom. They are awesome, your family videos are always my favorite
This is actually really interesting because in America, these are not the typical (westernized) Chinese food dishes people get as takeout. We're more into the sweet and sour chicken flavor profile. Fascinating! Also looks delicious!!
I am glad that you are back to Australia eventually.
You have the best parents! You are well raised and well mannered young woman!
amy is very lucky, both ways. she has great parents and is grateful to them. beautiful family.
I moved to Australia in the 80s and the first Chinese restaurants in Melbourne in those days were Cantonese restaurants. I remember the dish we had were Ginger/spring oninon stir fried crap or lobster, fresh vegetable (usually broccoli) stir fry with beef, seafood (often prawn, fish fillet, scallop) with vegetable, deep fried baby chicken, stir fry pea shoot, HK style roast duck, Char siu pork, roast pork and chicken feet. The meal usually served with soup first. The fry rice and sweat and sour pork/beef were usually popular for Australian, we generally did not order them in the restaurant. The selection of Chinese food were limited and even variety of vegetable were limited.
O wait, crap or crab? Or invasive carp in Australia? That type of lobsters is so iconic. I would say it is a perfect match. Personally, creamy garlic lobster is the best fusion.
Nostalgic is the word of the day. Very cute
I love your mum’s excitement when the surprise Singapore noodles arrived at the table. Glad you all enjoy the nostalgic meal!
The relief I felt once Mama Blondie got her Singapore noodles! Amy, we were about to riot 😭
Fan from Singapore!! Singapore noodle ! Go! Go! Go!🤩😘😍🥰redemption finally came after all these years..
That yellow chinese take-out fried rice is also one of my favorite.
It's so great to see you back with your mum and dad again. They's simply so cute and jolly!
I can definitely appreciate this. After I came back from living in China and eating pretty awesome Chinese food every day for years, I actually started to try new dishes in my American Chinese restaurants. Before I used to always get the same thing, but now I peruse the menu for longer and try different combinations and flavors. It is also interesting to me that there are food trends in China that seemed so common that just don't make it to the states, or take 10 years to get here. Malatang is still hard to find here and I was eating that in Beijing in 2012. I'm looking forward to when Hainan coconut chicken hot pot comes to the US.
Malatang finally arrived in my mid-size US city last summer! And now there's already a second malatang restaurant here.
This feels very nostalgic for me too, we had a Chinese buffet next to the cinema called Dragon King that was The Go-To place if you had a birthday or a special occasion, it closed a few years ago but it’s still there next to the cinema which has seen better days. The cinema was the place to go back in the Harry Potter days, I remember people used to queue up outside overnight waiting for the films to be released.
Not too sure if anyone has mentioned this already but Singapore noodles or rather Singapore-style noodles are actually a Cantonese creation and a common dish in Hong Kong. So, it is different from 星洲米粉 that is popular in the Singapore/Malaysia area. The Hong Kong version has curry powder while the Singapore/Malaysia version doesn't.
I had Singapore noodles for the first time in Hong Kong and didn't learn until later that they weren't actually from Singapore
Welcome back, Amy. This episode is so warm; it is always touching to have some childhood dishes and memories; I hope you have a nice time with your family. 😊
Your ending speech made me a bit tearful too! You have a such beautiful family. Wish you, mom data 身体健康， 开心快乐！
I migrated to Australia from China two decades ago. At that time, it was difficult to find authentic Chinese restaurants in Sydney, except those of Cantonese cuisine. Now when walk around Chinatown in Syd, nice Chinese restaurants all over the place, Sichuan, Shanghai, Xibei, Beijing, Dongbei styles, you name it. Big change.
This was freaking awesome! Loved this video
Singaporean here! We only ever hear of Singapore noodles overseas and are always amused by it xD Also, satay in Singapore is not a stir fry like in the video but meat skewers! Love your healthy relationship with your parents! Always brings a smile (:
Lemon chicken, sweet & sour pork, stable of Australian Chinese restaurants especially in country towns, plus deep-fried ice cream for desert.
Hi Amy, I believe I saw you when you were back in Australia. You and your family (including your sister) were at the Homemaker Centre in Castle Hill and I saw you inside Chemist Warehouse. I should have come up and said hi. Lost opportunity. I actually recognised your dad first before realising it was you? Love your videos.
Love your dad’s humour!
He’s such a natural in front of the camera!
Please make more videos introducing your parents to Korean food like cold noodles, pancakes, Chinese Korean dishes like jajangmyeon, soups, stews, etc...Your parents are so enthusiastic and fun to watch.
I’m so excited for you to be back in Australia! Just to see your funny parents ofc! 😂
So glad to see you together with your parents again, I hope they will have a chance to be a part of your videos in China/Asia🏗️🧧 in the future!
Life is too short to not order what you want! My mom also LOVES Singapore noodles! Love that you guys still ordered the noodles for her
Your parents are so amazing!
I’m a Chinese who grew up in China and have now lived in Australia for 20yrs. I love Australian Chinese food! It’s not authentic but I just think of it as a different cuisine. It’s delicious! My family’s fav are honey chicken, sweer & sour pork and veg spring rolls!
As a Chinese Australian that grew up in Dural/ Cherrybrook, I actually never been to this restaurant before! It's on my to go list now, thank you so much for sharing! !
A warmth in my heart too. I just love your vibes. Thank you Amy for this episode. 🥰
Mom deserves to always get her Singapore noodles! Those of us in the west all have nostalgic memories of our family favourite Chinese restaurant. There was a Canadian book about this exact theme.
This video was exuding with so much love, I enjoyed watching this so much!
Good day Amy. I had a roasted duck in Shandong province before with pastry wraps. But, I also had the meat with the native green radish/carrrot, which was sweet, crispy and had texture of a sweet melon.
Your parents are lovely and hilarious! Glad you're back for a while visiting them Amy. Enjoy! 😊
Lovely to see you with your parents having a beautiful trip down memory lane ❤
The local Chinese restaurant in Dural is such a classic spot!! I hope it remains open for a long time for the nostalgia.
Please review Mochipang in Sydney. They are Chinese fruit desserts. You and your parents will love them!
Omg as a Chinese that grew up overseas I could not relate more with bickering over which dishes to get, and not ordering the same type of protein! 😂 For our family I allllways wanted the sweet & sour pork but was always overruled! They all say you can’t tell how good the meat is (but I don’t care) Lol, so glad you made this video with your mum and dad it was so warming to watch, and brought some nostalgia to me to!! ❤❤
You and your parents are ridiculously cute and I’m so glad you share them with us!
Wow the dishes they serve at this restaurant are so much like those in restaurants I used to wait when I was a student back in the late 70s. Kwantung palace and also Chinese Ambassador restaurant in Parramatta. I miss the real stuffed crab claws, king prawn cutlets and fried scallops. Yum.
I just stumbled onto this channel and must say you radiate positive energy and it is lovely to see when everyone else seems down in the dumps these days. Food looks good, can't beat classic Aussie Chinese although it is a much rarer treat these days due to the high costs.
Something about places you grew up in that doesn't change, how does it feel? I live in same area since I was born and oh boy, it changed a lot. Some of my neighbours either moved out or passed away, houses get renovated or demolished. Pathway looks very different than when I was a kid. Sometimes it makes me emotional, about how time flies so fast.
Anyway good video! I love seeing you guys having fun, eating such hearty foods together :)
I just love your bubbly energy and enthusiasm