If I can’t afford to treat myself to a $250 Michelin star meal, I want to watch you treat yourself and describe everything so poetically. And I love if the chopsticks aren’t working with you, that you just pick up a spoon without stressing about it. Goals. You are there to taste and enjoy the food, not put on a show. You are so good at explaining what you’re eating, without being a hyper-rejective critic.
@@perlamono2941 He is indeed a quotable food poet! I think my favorite quote from this video is “it’s like my tastebuds just took a walk in a flower garden after a gentle afternoon misty rain.”
Hey Mike, I don't usually comment on your videos, but I just wanted to say thank you for existing and for bringing the love you have for food to us all. For every bit of success that you have attained, you have paid it back tenfold through your hard work, courage to be yourself, and your unapologetic love for food (and personality). It's liberating to see someone so genuinely themselves, and the thought struck me today, "I want to be like this guy." I think that that is the true value of the content that you produce. You inspire people to be themselves and pursue what they love doing, and that is a great underlying message for your channel. I was in a dark place when I started watching your videos. Things have gotten better, but I am still struggling. I just wanted to personally thank you for cheering me up in my dark times, and making me forget my worries for a time. Food really does bring people together. Anyway, I don't want to make this comment too long. Cheers everyone and enjoy the video.
I can never go to higher end tasting places like these because I have a shellfish allergy and they won't accommodate it, which makes perfect sense, but which keeps me from the opportunity that everyone else has to eat there. So I really appreciate the fact that you go and take us along and describe everything so well that I feel like I actually did eat there.
I have been watching your channel for several months now and I love how you describe everything in so much detail. Your descriptions are so vibrant, whimsical and engaging, referencing everything from nature to popular culture to cartoons. You bring us along for a ride, allowing us to experience the food in a unique way even though we can not actually taste it. It’s an unbelievable gift that you have and is why I enjoy watching your channel so much. Thank you for allowing us to experience places that we will never go through your fascinating words of description. You should write a book.
That looked and sounded incredible. I agree with Davi who said that you have a way of making us all feel like we're experiencing it with you. Love your videos!!!
I get that some of the food items/ components are somewhat expensive/ high end and imported, and that there is some artisan creativity in the way the dishes are done and the whole "food experience", but it is very hard for me to justify the price (that are available/ viewable on their website menus) with the portion sizes.
I would say there's ALOT of work, creativity and artistry in the dishes. And there were alot of courses too. That being said, give me something slightly less elaborate but more abundant (and cheaper) for sure. I feel those places are only for true foodies.
@@bawoman I'll agree with that. Insofar as "true foodies", definitely a contrast between types of foodies too, much more privy to the street food and buffet types.
I like to go to these places on special occasions. Usually on anniversaries. I know it's expensive and I would never have imagined going to these places growing up but it's really not an everyday kinda thing. And it certainly isn't meant to be filling. It's not the kind of food that hits the spot after a hard day or something that you can dig in and feel it fill up your soul. But the thing is, you really remember these places. The experience lingers in your mind even after years go by. I only go to these restaurants ONCE. I rarely ever go to the same fine dining place again even of I loved it. I think the experience and the memories of it are really worth it. I'd say start on the low end ($80 per meal ish) and if you enjoyed it, work yourself up. For something like a ten year anniversary, I'd gladly pay $300 each for a meal. With the insane costs of ingredients, the amount of staff they hire, and their crazy work hours, they don't really have a great profit margin in these places. A lot of them are just that passionate about what they do.
@@uho3578 I can kind of understand the mentality of it, but it's just not my cup of tea so to speak. I don't really have any special anniversaries to celebrate besides my birthday though too, so the sentiment really isn't there either, i'll treat myself to some very nice Sushi (which still doesn't cost nearly that much though using many of the same ingredients) or a nice Wagyu Steak, but that's still just more practical and appropriate to me.
@@freespiritventure8462 I don't know if tax is included, but you usually don't need to tip as much as other restaurants because I expect the employees to have a salary in those types of restaurants.
When you eat as much as Mike does, I wouldn't be surprised if he was still hungry after the meal. However, you can be easily full off a tasting menu. It's 12-14 small meals.
As a TH-camr and going these fancy restaurants and doing TH-cam video of it. When you paid and save those restaurants receipts, can you write it of at the end year as deduction?
We witness these tastebud adventures. Thank you Food Poet! & my my you have a beautiful way with words. You do your love and joy (food) proud. : ) For us all Mike! Yes you do
It's wonderful to see Mikey getting just as much enjoyment from seafood plates as he always does from pork, beef, and chicken. He has come a long ways with his palette. Both restaurant's dishes looked beautifully prepared and delicious to the eyes. Excellent job, as always!
That was a lot of good food that brings back memories of a French restaurant I went to. I bet Mikey loves more than every thing is to see his wedding ring is the pictures he takes. Well I've been married about 36 years, nothing is better than staying married. Let there be no other option.
Foie gras in Congee? Brilliant! Only a Michelins Star chef can think of that! Please do more of these Michelin star restaurant reviews. These chefs are in a league of their own!☺️
So only a Michelin star chef can think of putting goose or duck liver in rice? We've done it at two of the restaurants I've worked at and neither of the two had Michelin star's but we were upscale dinning
@@34mattdaman Foie gras is not just goose or duck liver, congee is not just rice and clearly this congee had a combination of mind blowing ingredient that yes only a Michelin star chef can think of creatively putting together hence why this restaurant was awarded a star and your upscale restaurant wasn’t!
@@Busybeeee you are incorrect Foie Gras is either duck or goose liver and they are either forced fed "duck twice a day for 12 days and goose 3 times a day for 17 days I might have them backwards and sometimes they do it naturally without being force fed.
i love beets i make pickled beets home made. though i can only eat a few at a time or they cause issues in the bathroom but i make them about three times a year and they last a while for me. id eat a whole jar at a time if i could :)
Aside from seeing you happy with Christine, I'm so glad that she can help your Korean pronunciation of foods. Went from butchering them to sounding more natural. Nvm, hotteok still got butchered. 😂🥲
I wonder if you went McDonald’s or any other restaurant before or after you went to the Michelin restaurant? The amount of food they give you, I’m sure you were still hungry afterwards.
That looked like quite the culinary experience Mike. Beautiful to the eye,& as you enjoyed it, must have been extremely tasty. Thanks again for sharing your wisdom of high-end culinary deliciousness.💯❤️👍🏾😀🙋🏽♀️✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸
That line about choosing the chopsticks being like Harry Potter choosing a wand for Asians is the kind of joke I love Mikey for! Wholesome and funny to everyone but without selling out your race with broad stereotypes and accents and white joke writers like some people!
I just love your channel. You make me wanna go to other countries to go to their Mc Donald's, 711, Street food, and their Michelin star restaurants. You are amazing!
Depends on the country, number of stars, what menu you get, if it's a lunch or dinner menu, etc... Can start at 50€ for a lunch in a one star up to 500€ or more for a 14 courses tasting dinner in a 3 star restaurant. (all prices without wine) Typically, for a dinner in a one star restaurant, you'll spend 120€/guest, double for 2 stars and triple for 3 stars, wine not included
The issue I have with tasting menu style meals, is that you spend a bunch of money, get a bunch of three to four bite foods, and then when it's over, you're still hungry. Sure, it's a interesting experience, but it just doesn't satisfy.
I think these sort of meals are meant to be an experience instead of just filling your stomach. Every dish gives you just enough to experience the flavors and textures that the chef is wanting to impart. You need to go into a meal like this with different expectations than your average restaurant. They are not trying to fill your stomach, they are trying to broaden your understanding of what food can be.
Also normally, after a tasting menu, you are not supposed to be hungry. Typically, there are 12-14 courses, so even if they are all one bite, that should be enough to fill you up. Some tasting menus have less courses (around 7), but the bites are commensurate to the number of courses.
Thanks for teaching us how to eat this bourgeois frou frou food. I’d have no clue what to do with most of the dishes that needed to be eaten a certain way… but I’d love to try all these dishes some day. Bucket list dinning!
There is no rule for eating this kind of food. Most people understand by just looking at it that the work done commands some respect and you won't eat it like a burger flipped at McDonald's, so tend to behave during the experience.
If I can’t afford to treat myself to a $250 Michelin star meal, I want to watch you treat yourself and describe everything so poetically. And I love if the chopsticks aren’t working with you, that you just pick up a spoon without stressing about it. Goals. You are there to taste and enjoy the food, not put on a show. You are so good at explaining what you’re eating, without being a hyper-rejective critic.
A food poet.😁
@@perlamono2941 He is indeed a quotable food poet! I think my favorite quote from this video is “it’s like my tastebuds just took a walk in a flower garden after a gentle afternoon misty rain.”
I think that last meal was about a grand. $$$
The caviar alone probably cost $250!
@@cadiza315 my favorite Mike quote ever is, "this salmon never swam a day in it's life it's so dry!"
Hey Mike, I don't usually comment on your videos, but I just wanted to say thank you for existing and for bringing the love you have for food to us all. For every bit of success that you have attained, you have paid it back tenfold through your hard work, courage to be yourself, and your unapologetic love for food (and personality). It's liberating to see someone so genuinely themselves, and the thought struck me today, "I want to be like this guy." I think that that is the true value of the content that you produce. You inspire people to be themselves and pursue what they love doing, and that is a great underlying message for your channel.
I was in a dark place when I started watching your videos. Things have gotten better, but I am still struggling. I just wanted to personally thank you for cheering me up in my dark times, and making me forget my worries for a time. Food really does bring people together.
Anyway, I don't want to make this comment too long. Cheers everyone and enjoy the video.
❤️
Hope you're doing well
Hope you’re doing well buddy. We’re all here for you
Lmao yeah "hard work" like eating food and traveling the world
christine is really living her best life lmao
they both are.
I can never go to higher end tasting places like these because I have a shellfish allergy and they won't accommodate it, which makes perfect sense, but which keeps me from the opportunity that everyone else has to eat there. So I really appreciate the fact that you go and take us along and describe everything so well that I feel like I actually did eat there.
Your videos always have a way of making me feel as if I'm right there experiencing the food with you! Keep it up, I love watching you enjoy good eats.
I bet after eating at the 2 Michelin restaurants, Mikee is starving to eat his heart out for a sumptuous meal after!
Yes, i was like that at our local restaurant like this? felt like McDonalds afterwards.
i've done that before. try to go somewhere fancy and still be hungry afterwords.
That was an experience just watching it! I can only imagine actually tasting it, great content!
Love these Michelin vids
More of these please💕
That opening sequence is just pure art!
I was worried youd eat these amazing dishes like everything else, fast af. It was nice to see you actually savor eat bite.
He savors his food all the time. While describing the taste and texture of each dish.
@@Koicee8 he normally eats like a beast devouring everything asap (nothing wrong with that), donno who you've been watching..
He still ate them quick. The speed the spoon returned back to the bowl for another bite 🍜😆
@@katsnboots4709 ya but you can still taste it tho ? You have a tongue right?
This entire video…. This blew my mind …and your narrative was so perfect!!
I have been watching your channel for several months now and I love how you describe everything in so much detail. Your descriptions are so vibrant, whimsical and engaging, referencing everything from nature to popular culture to cartoons. You bring us along for a ride, allowing us to experience the food in a unique way even though we can not actually taste it. It’s an unbelievable gift that you have and is why I enjoy watching your channel so much. Thank you for allowing us to experience places that we will never go through your fascinating words of description. You should write a book.
Since watching your videos for about a week today, I finally gave the fatty parts of pork a try, and you are so right the flavour is so amazing 👍
Now go buy pork belly, cut it into 1” cubes, liberally coat with seasoning salt and slow roast in a 325 oven for at least an hour. 🤤
@Keto_ Cooks_ that will be my next one to try. Thanks for the suggestion 👍
YESSSS!
@@strictlydumpling loving the videos 👍
@@crashley_2871 Your cardiologist would like a word...
I love tasting menus because you never know what you're going to get!
Thank you for always filming in the dark
Once again you nailed the description 😋
Your video is very good. Thank you to all youtubers
That looked and sounded incredible. I agree with Davi who said that you have a way of making us all feel like we're experiencing it with you. Love your videos!!!
I get that some of the food items/ components are somewhat expensive/ high end and imported, and that there is some artisan creativity in the way the dishes are done and the whole "food experience", but it is very hard for me to justify the price (that are available/ viewable on their website menus) with the portion sizes.
I would say there's ALOT of work, creativity and artistry in the dishes. And there were alot of courses too. That being said, give me something slightly less elaborate but more abundant (and cheaper) for sure. I feel those places are only for true foodies.
@@bawoman I'll agree with that. Insofar as "true foodies", definitely a contrast between types of foodies too, much more privy to the street food and buffet types.
I like to go to these places on special occasions. Usually on anniversaries. I know it's expensive and I would never have imagined going to these places growing up but it's really not an everyday kinda thing. And it certainly isn't meant to be filling. It's not the kind of food that hits the spot after a hard day or something that you can dig in and feel it fill up your soul. But the thing is, you really remember these places. The experience lingers in your mind even after years go by. I only go to these restaurants ONCE. I rarely ever go to the same fine dining place again even of I loved it. I think the experience and the memories of it are really worth it. I'd say start on the low end ($80 per meal ish) and if you enjoyed it, work yourself up. For something like a ten year anniversary, I'd gladly pay $300 each for a meal. With the insane costs of ingredients, the amount of staff they hire, and their crazy work hours, they don't really have a great profit margin in these places. A lot of them are just that passionate about what they do.
@@uho3578 I can kind of understand the mentality of it, but it's just not my cup of tea so to speak.
I don't really have any special anniversaries to celebrate besides my birthday though too, so the sentiment really isn't there either, i'll treat myself to some very nice Sushi (which still doesn't cost nearly that much though using many of the same ingredients) or a nice Wagyu Steak, but that's still just more practical and appropriate to me.
I dont think I would enjoy any of these dishes that much. But i do enjoy you eating them.
You are killing me it’s Ramadan . Love your TH-cam channel
I’m so glad I listened to myself this time and decided to watch this one on a full stomach. Thank the good Lord!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙌🏼😋🌟🌟
Every dish was absolutely beautiful perfect works of art..... Nice video Mike love this one 😍🔥😋
I feel so hungry watching your vlog but im happy feeling that i tour around the world and eat what you eat.
In case anyone is wondering about the prices.
Tasting menu at Jua $130
Tasting menu at Atomix $270
Wine/Drinks not included.
@@argonwheatbelly637 the portions are soo tiny tho.
@@jeffsanders5444 it's a tasting menu
@@freespiritventure8462 I don't know if tax is included, but you usually don't need to tip as much as other restaurants because I expect the employees to have a salary in those types of restaurants.
Tasting menu at Atomix looks to be $320 now.
omg looks so good... it's ramadan, and im def eating vicariously through you 😭
I love eating Eid dishes from different countries
When you eat as much as Mike does, I wouldn't be surprised if he was still hungry after the meal. However, you can be easily full off a tasting menu. It's 12-14 small meals.
All of the food looks so amazing! Thank you for sharing the restaurants with us.
Never been this early, really enjoy your vids!
Why blur out the patron at 2:21 when they can be clearly seen at 1:27
Great descriptions as always.
That food looked incredible - especially the cod! Wow!
Irresistably mouthwatering! Obviously a michellin-star-restaurant!
As a TH-camr and going these fancy restaurants and doing TH-cam video of it. When you paid and save those restaurants receipts, can you write it of at the end year as deduction?
Yes
You just made it up as you went along with your descriptions didn't you 🤣😉
that caramel pastry at the first restaurant looked so dang good and I'm not a huge dessert person
Oh looks so good! So many great looking dishes
Another great video Mikey! Hope you are having fun eating all those delicious foods =)
What was Christine eating? 🤔
We witness these tastebud adventures.
Thank you Food Poet! & my my you have a beautiful way with words. You do your love and joy (food) proud. : ) For us all Mike! Yes you do
It's wonderful to see Mikey getting just as much enjoyment from seafood plates as he always does from pork, beef, and chicken. He has come a long ways with his palette. Both restaurant's dishes looked beautifully prepared and delicious to the eyes. Excellent job, as always!
That was a lot of good food that brings back memories of a French restaurant I went to. I bet Mikey loves more than every thing is to see his wedding ring is the pictures he takes. Well I've been married about 36 years, nothing is better than staying married. Let there be no other option.
Congrats on 4 mill Mikey freak'in chen
Nice job Mikey ! Korean cuisine is 🔥
Never heard of Jua ! It’s now on my bucket list next time I go to NYC
Cheers from San Diego California
Foie gras in Congee? Brilliant! Only a Michelins Star chef can think of that! Please do more of these Michelin star restaurant reviews. These chefs are in a league of their own!☺️
So only a Michelin star chef can think of putting goose or duck liver in rice? We've done it at two of the restaurants I've worked at and neither of the two had Michelin star's but we were upscale dinning
@@34mattdaman Foie gras is not just goose or duck liver, congee is not just rice and clearly this congee had a combination of mind blowing ingredient that yes only a Michelin star chef can think of creatively putting together hence why this restaurant was awarded a star and your upscale restaurant wasn’t!
I'm sure someone aunty or mother thought of these dishes but figured why spend so much money when they have kids to raise
Foie gras ruined by slimy eels in the same congee
@@Busybeeee you are incorrect Foie Gras is either duck or goose liver and they are either forced fed "duck twice a day for 12 days and goose 3 times a day for 17 days I might have them backwards and sometimes they do it naturally without being force fed.
My dream is to wake up one day and decide let's taste multiple michelin star restaurants
If you had to pick one, would it be Jua or Atomix? Visiting NYC from across the country and only have time for one of them.
I LOVE that your did this video ..Korean food is DELICIOUS in anyway and the the dishes looked so yummy ❤️🥰💕..x
i love beets i make pickled beets home made. though i can only eat a few at a time or they cause issues in the bathroom but i make them about three times a year and they last a while for me. id eat a whole jar at a time if i could :)
Ooooh! New Strictly Dumpling video. Clickety click click click. Like.
You already know the day gets 1000x better whenever Mikey uploads a new video ❤️
Aside from seeing you happy with Christine, I'm so glad that she can help your Korean pronunciation of foods. Went from butchering them to sounding more natural.
Nvm, hotteok still got butchered. 😂🥲
Christine isn't Korean....
@@vaiaytanxgun4926 yes she is
@@cindyrellaaaaa I thought I read that she was Chinese or Vietnamese...do you have source by any chance?
@@vaiaytanxgun4926 Mike said in a video she’s Korean, can’t remember which one though, sorry
I really wish Mikey could use more adjectives when describing how the food tastes.
Great video, love the food
I wonder if you went McDonald’s or any other restaurant before or after you went to the Michelin restaurant? The amount of food they give you, I’m sure you were still hungry afterwards.
blurs the lady face at the start, 1 minute later, SHOWS HER WHOLE FACE LOL
How many michelin restaurants would it take to make you full
Hey, I’m wondering how I can win the contest when I am not able to spend money like other people? I’ve always wanted to travel to New York
That looked like quite the culinary experience Mike. Beautiful to the eye,& as you enjoyed it, must have been extremely tasty. Thanks again for sharing your wisdom of high-end culinary deliciousness.💯❤️👍🏾😀🙋🏽♀️✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸
That line about choosing the chopsticks being like Harry Potter choosing a wand for Asians is the kind of joke I love Mikey for! Wholesome and funny to everyone but without selling out your race with broad stereotypes and accents and white joke writers like some people!
@@freespiritventure8462 well, uncle roger sold them out too with his support of a genocidal regime 🤷♂️
Another delicious video, much appreciated :D
11:33 that’s like Harry Potter chowing their wands! In this case the chopsticks 🥢 is choosing you!!!
Mikey!!! Do you sell that Dumpling Plush ? I'm located in Houston, Texas and been looking for it
How much??
Wow eat and did i enjoy that right with you thanks!!!!!!
I just love your channel. You make me wanna go to other countries to go to their Mc Donald's, 711, Street food, and their Michelin star restaurants. You are amazing!
Love your vids Mikey! Adjust the focus of your cam so we can see your glorious face clearly eating god level foods
and what is the average cost of these meals in a michelin star restaurant
Depends on the country, number of stars, what menu you get, if it's a lunch or dinner menu, etc... Can start at 50€ for a lunch in a one star up to 500€ or more for a 14 courses tasting dinner in a 3 star restaurant. (all prices without wine)
Typically, for a dinner in a one star restaurant, you'll spend 120€/guest, double for 2 stars and triple for 3 stars, wine not included
Dude, please post or share the prices.
Hoping to see some more typical Mike Chen videos soon! These last few have really seemed different compared to what we’re use to!
Hi Mike!!! Awesome video!!! 😍
Thank you Mike. I enjoyed every bite with you. ☺️
It all look good
For Pete's Sake. Eating a chicken salad sandwich with Johnny's hot sauce and watching this. Sad but someday!
Blessings
Amazing video Mikey love your videos keep up the great work
hi I am your new subscriber, i recommend you go in a cruise. there are plenty of good restaurants at carnival cruise, perfect for vlogging
Wow dude, where did you just land?
Isnt the second place where Doobydobap went? ☺️☺️☺️ so cool!
This looks PHENOMENAL YOU are so Lucky!!!! Cheers can't wait for MORE
Awesome 👍
Lol your poetry is getting better and better. No lie that was actually very helpful to the illusion of know what it might be like
I had to pause and start writing comments after Jua (the 1st vid). That food is right up my alley. Wow. I want. I need. NOW.
That steak looked heaven sent!
Can we take a moment to appreciate how much time and effort he puts in the videos for us.❤
It's his profession, he isn't doing us a favour 😏
and they're starting to look so similar, sadly. Time to evolve.
Is the video sponsor ed?
Yo mikey.. what wristband is that - it’s pretty sweet!
Fancy-ass food! IDK about the steak tartare though.
Oh wow everything looks so good
Just give me fried chicken and chips and I'm in heaven.
*Delicious!! 😃 ❤ I always get so excited when you post! The delicacy looks aesthetically pleasing by the way!*
All the food looks amazing and the fact that you get to pick your style or chopstick is amazing.
Oh la la🤤 My mouth is watering like never before❣️❣️ Great video, great descriptions, etc etc etc👏👏👏👏👏👏
Love your content , never change ❤️
The issue I have with tasting menu style meals, is that you spend a bunch of money, get a bunch of three to four bite foods, and then when it's over, you're still hungry. Sure, it's a interesting experience, but it just doesn't satisfy.
100%
I think these sort of meals are meant to be an experience instead of just filling your stomach. Every dish gives you just enough to experience the flavors and textures that the chef is wanting to impart. You need to go into a meal like this with different expectations than your average restaurant. They are not trying to fill your stomach, they are trying to broaden your understanding of what food can be.
Also normally, after a tasting menu, you are not supposed to be hungry. Typically, there are 12-14 courses, so even if they are all one bite, that should be enough to fill you up. Some tasting menus have less courses (around 7), but the bites are commensurate to the number of courses.
I watch your videos when I'm eating my healthy foods, live vicariously through you.
Can u post more variety
Thanks for teaching us how to eat this bourgeois frou frou food. I’d have no clue what to do with most of the dishes that needed to be eaten a certain way… but I’d love to try all these dishes some day.
Bucket list dinning!
There is no rule for eating this kind of food. Most people understand by just looking at it that the work done commands some respect and you won't eat it like a burger flipped at McDonald's, so tend to behave during the experience.
Idk if I could go to places like those because I'd end up being hungry right after 😂
When you combine all the courses, it's quite a bit of food.
I never realized how much he wobbles his head while he talks lmaooooo
I have been with you a long time. Don't comment I hope you are telling truth about dishes looks ... just have to try.. keep it up!
Awesome job Mikey .