Born and raised in Chicago don't go to portillos for beef. Al's, jonnies, Scatchell's, Tony's, and Novi's all better than portillos and that's just off the top of my head.
Been in the area for a few years and definitely agree with that statement. If you go to Portillos, just stick with the burgers, dogs, and fries can't go wrong there.
When I lived in Los Angeles I got Birria as often as I could, which seemed to be made on Fridays. No matter how big or small the eatery was, they Always made their Birria in the traditional way: they dug an earth-pit, filled it with burning charcoal, laid down a layer of three or so banana leaves, nestled the whole cleaned goat down into it, laid a few more banana leaves on top, then covered the whole thing in more burning charcoal, and finally buried it all in earth. Then it roasted for almost a day. And Every Birria I ever had that was made this way was juicy, sticky & delicious. Then on Saturday morning my family went to Dim Sum in the 626, and on Sunday, it was all about Menudo. As an Angelino, you live a Mexican, Chinese, & Korean culinary life.
You can just see the progression here. This one is jooshy and 10/10 must try. this one is more joosh and tender, must try. OMG you must try this tender jooshy beef
Speaking of Popeye's they came out with a Golden Chicken sandwich and a blackened chicken sandwich. And there is a version some of the sandwiches that comes with cheese and bacon.
If you get a chance to go back to portillos, you gotta try the cheese sauce as a side and dip with fries and pour onto each bite of the dipped beef , also try both sweet and spicy peppers on ur beef . And chocolate cake shake with a straw to drink it out of , no spoon . Cheers Mike
I've Had it. Yum. But a Nola Po-Boy is a different animal than a Chicago Italian Beef. Just like Chicago Fried Chicken ain't New Orleans fried chicken - not even by a stretch.
This. I feel like Portillos Italian beef is all marketing. The hot giardiniera is the only good thing about it. Otherwise it's a very mediocre Italian beef.
In-N-out fries deserve some respect. They are the only fast food fries that taste like potatoes. Yeah, they're single fried so not as crispy. You can always ask for them well done.
Hey Mike, I am from New York and my boyfriend is from Illinois. We got this constant competition going on about the different iconic foods in both States. I of course think N.Y. Franks and pizza are the best. He of course thinks Illinois has the best. You’re sorta kind of a tie breaker, because you live in N.Y. but travel off and on to Illinois. Aww come on I can’t believe you like the Chicago dogs the best! 😳😂 The Franks( or dirty water dogs) with the red onions and mustard are the tastiest!
the flavour comes from the heat of the gas stove singing bits of oil as the food is tossed. It doesn't really need a wok. And that's just what the word for it is.
@@mepayne1So what?!. He wouldn’t be traveling and making obscene amounts JUST for eating food if it wasn’t for his online subscribers. The LEAST he can do is answer occasionally like a grateful TH-camr that doesn’t NOTHING important should. Being married is a LAME excuse.
Monteverde in West Loop before you leave if you have the time! I work the grill station and have been a follower since I was 16. We do the best Italian food in Chicago and you should come visit!
Have you ever tried Syrian food? I had it foe the first time recently and they have something wrapped in grape leaves that was awful! I wonder what you would think of it..! 😊
I'm sorry but there is a small family owned café in the Harz in Germany, that has way bigger cream puffs.. They might not be filled with vietnamese coffee but it's definitely bigger.
You know the food is good when Mike nods and shakes his head during the same mouthful 😀😀😀
Born and raised in Chicago don't go to portillos for beef. Al's, jonnies, Scatchell's, Tony's, and Novi's all better than portillos and that's just off the top of my head.
Completely agree
Been in the area for a few years and definitely agree with that statement. If you go to Portillos, just stick with the burgers, dogs, and fries can't go wrong there.
I am an Al's on Taylor Street guy myself.
Next time you’re in Illinois please check out kaido sushi in Arlington Heights! 💕
Mike got hit with the “how’s everything so far?” Immediately after the bite 😂
next time you're in the area i'd definitely recommend carnitas from don alfredo in melrose park !
When I lived in Los Angeles I got Birria as often as I could, which seemed to be made on Fridays. No matter how big or small the eatery was, they Always made their Birria in the traditional way: they dug an earth-pit, filled it with burning charcoal, laid down a layer of three or so banana leaves, nestled the whole cleaned goat down into it, laid a few more banana leaves on top, then covered the whole thing in more burning charcoal, and finally buried it all in earth. Then it roasted for almost a day. And Every Birria I ever had that was made this way was juicy, sticky & delicious. Then on Saturday morning my family went to Dim Sum in the 626, and on Sunday, it was all about Menudo. As an Angelino, you live a Mexican, Chinese, & Korean culinary life.
I feel like its been awhile since youve done some cheap eats in america. Glad to see it! Thanks for the vid!
Gotta try dunking the portillo’s hot dogs and beef in the melted cheese cups!!!
yall get to the comments so fast lol it’s only been a minute
How do you taste wok hei when the dishes you showed weren't even cooked in a wok?
Steel or cast iron will give you 'wok hei' if it's hot enough and nicely seasoned.
You can just see the progression here. This one is jooshy and 10/10 must try. this one is more joosh and tender, must try. OMG you must try this tender jooshy beef
slurp slurp
HauSous is legendary. Incredible food.
As a born-and-bred Chicagoan, I'm so glad someone taught you the golden rule of going to Portillo's first. And ya gotta get the hot peppers!!
You should try hot and sweet peppers on the Italian beef next time. 👀
The bun Bo hue dish might actually be bun rieu and it looks amazing
Speaking of Popeye's they came out with a Golden Chicken sandwich and a blackened chicken sandwich. And there is a version some of the sandwiches that comes with cheese and bacon.
Hey Mike are you okay.? You sounding alittle run down. Take care of yourself.
Sounds like he has a head cold
Maybe he got vaxxinated
Chill,he's got a cold
Everyone in my family has gotten this cold
I thought the same...allergies or a head cold?
Allergies are getting all of us - feel better
If you get a chance to go back to portillos, you gotta try the cheese sauce as a side and dip with fries and pour onto each bite of the dipped beef , also try both sweet and spicy peppers on ur beef . And chocolate cake shake with a straw to drink it out of , no spoon . Cheers Mike
Next time you hit the New Orleans area: Try the roast beef po-boy at Short Stop Poboys out in Metairie :)
I've Had it. Yum. But a Nola Po-Boy is a different animal than a Chicago Italian Beef. Just like Chicago Fried Chicken ain't New Orleans fried chicken - not even by a stretch.
I am so glad that you like stewed pork skin. I love it.
You should try big beef combo. It's italian sandwich with italian sausage. Don't forget to pour some cheese on it
All this food looked incredible! 🤯
He finally realized people dont wanna watch him eating ramen noodles for ten years straight
We have a Portillos. I tried it dipped. Zero flavor. Never went back.
This. I feel like Portillos Italian beef is all marketing. The hot giardiniera is the only good thing about it. Otherwise it's a very mediocre Italian beef.
Ever since the buyout, everything went downhill!
From Chicago. It's definitely overrated but nowhere near the worst.
@@br6388omg for real! I feel like the frosting for the cake is so bad now
So you went to Portillos and you did not get the Chocolate Cake Shake. So sad.
In-N-out fries deserve some respect. They are the only fast food fries that taste like potatoes. Yeah, they're single fried so not as crispy. You can always ask for them well done.
Exactly 👍 🍟🌴🎥🍔🌊
Best fries in the game. In and out all day
Now take the duck to the goat shop and make your own tacos.
Everything looks so good!💜
At In-And-out you got to use the secret menu and order their fries well done.
Or light well
How is asking for fries a secret menu?
@@americannightmare2109 asking for them to be cooked a certain way
Thank you so much, anytime I say how bad In-N-Out fries are, ppl say it's because I'm used to horrible fast food fries.
People will defend disgusting in-n-out fries till the death it’s crazy
If you were used to them then they would not taste terrible anymore?
Animal style fries are ok. Just plain fries are absolutely horrible.
They taste like those potato stix that came in a can. Absolutely DREADFUL 😩
@@MrVovansimAnimal style is nasty too, if they sit longer than a few minutes. They quickly congeal 😩
cheese fries over there are my guilty pleasure.
Chicago here I come
Who here is NOT offended with him stuffing his mouth?
I’m not I want him to take a big bite and tell me about it
Just curious, why does he sometimes blur the faces of people in the background and not others?
@@MYJAPANPOVbut how does it justify that if he blurs them once then doesn’t i think it’s laziness ngl
You all are lazy. Mike's a professional tuber. Learn copyright and permission.
@@ngatiramonaBut he blurred a face then stopped blurring their face. What makes that professional? Plus he doesn’t have an editing crew anymore
@@macintoshhjball4686why do you care?!
Mikey with another amazing episode! I love it when he goes to so many places and I can't decide which one looks better. 😂
Mikey is the most anti New York, New Yorker ever!! He always gotta take a swipe at em!
He’s right though.
He isn’t wrong
I can't wait for mike to move into Chicago & spend the rest of his time here enjoying our food
Oh man, I am so glad I am about to eat as his uploads always make me hungry.
Just ate.
Hey Mike, I am from New York and my boyfriend is from Illinois. We got this constant competition going on about the different iconic foods in both States. I of course think N.Y. Franks and pizza are the best. He of course thinks Illinois has the best. You’re sorta kind of a tie breaker, because you live in N.Y. but travel off and on to Illinois. Aww come on I can’t believe you like the Chicago dogs the best! 😳😂 The Franks( or dirty water dogs) with the red onions and mustard are the tastiest!
😂Wish I could try them ! All sounds Yum!!
@@carlakinstley9255
👍🏼😋
@@carlakinstley9255You can't boil a hot dog?
@@americannightmare2109 😂😂😂😂😂
THANK YOU!! Absolute worst fries In n Out!!
"You can taste the wok-hay" shows normal frying pan.
the flavour comes from the heat of the gas stove singing bits of oil as the food is tossed. It doesn't really need a wok. And that's just what the word for it is.
@@Jodabomb24 If I stir fry on a flat top griddle do I get wok-hay?
😂😂😂
THEY MAKE BEEF JERKY! like that's a revelation
@@SmallGuy845 probably not because you don't have direct access to the fire
masa chips cant be beat
foods look amazing ! Who else misses Mike replying to comments?
He got married
@@mepayne1 yes I realise it, I'm married I know how busy you get but I do miss him in the comments section.
@@mepayne1So what?!. He wouldn’t be traveling and making obscene amounts JUST for eating food if it wasn’t for his online subscribers. The LEAST he can do is answer occasionally like a grateful TH-camr that doesn’t NOTHING important should. Being married is a LAME excuse.
Always❤ get hungry watching u Mike 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Carnitas Uruapan have the best carnitas tacos in Chicago.
Oh, yes they do.
Very tasty 🌮tacos 😋👍
Next time, order your In-n-Out fries "light well"😉
Diabetes magician spotted
Does Mikes voice sounds different in this vid or is it me?? 🤯
Omg 😱 …. Hes probably sick stop freaking out.
Pollen is BAD out here
So many great spots on that same street. Angelos right next door and Pekes Pozole just 2 blocks up best in town!
Portillos lemon cake FTW
If that was a WHOLE goat leg then that poor little goat totally missed out on meal times 😮
HI GUYS HOW ARE YOU
Hey, why doesn't your kitsby hotpot code for new customers? Let me know what's wrong?
Mike ,food and music ROCK,ROCK IT BRO....😊
The pronunciations…
Did Mr. Chen claim that he invented the bite and slurp method of eating a sandwich?
it all looked good guess I better go cook something😁been a while since I did tacos
Why do you react before the flavor can even be processed by your brain?
🙄 I can tell if something is nasty as soon as I taste it. Taste buds are in your mouth not brain
Hes a professional foodie. Senses used are a full body experience.
Mike is balling!
Miss Chicago’s Italian beef.
Entree's? I thought that was the meal. It was just the appetizers?
At carnitas Uruapan you ask for a mixto don't ask for organs that's odd.
Food looks so delicious Mike:)
Now this is the taco 🌮 what I'm thinking about 🤤❤ beautiful ❤️ delicious 😋 WOW 😲😉🤣🌎👍🤍💯🕊️🌮🤍
Welcome back to Chicago great food city
Imma just get 3 meals for lunch
idk if its just me but your voice sounds different
Fun Fact: Portillos went public on stock market, expanding from 50 to 500 locations in the next 10 years ! best beef and cheese fries!
Love it when you visit my home town. Best food ever!!❤️🤤
Monteverde in West Loop before you leave if you have the time! I work the grill station and have been a follower since I was 16. We do the best Italian food in Chicago and you should come visit!
Great, Mike got good stuff still around.?
Those are prawns not shrimp
Hey mikey what happen to the beyond science channel
I very much approve of pickles with hotdogs! Yum!
A must 👌
I agree ! Yum
He got that DSL
Try gene & judes for the best chicago hotdog. Get a double dog
So Yummy
Some of that is ridiculous. How can you eat all that meat and grease and bread ?
i let mike eat for me sometimes because to eat that much is craaazyyyy me and my stomach are literally looking at eachother like 👁👄👁
nah man the emoji doesn’t work like that so 👁👄👁 lol
Have you ever tried Syrian food? I had it foe the first time recently and they have something wrapped in grape leaves that was awful! I wonder what you would think of it..! 😊
hummmmmmmmm eu quero 😅😅😅
Yeah In and Out fries needs a upgrade
The upgrade is animal style
Allergies ??? Claritin works 💪
Al's is the place to go for italian beef, portillos is mid
Tuh-mah-Lee or tuh-mah-lay
But not tuh-mall please
Love your content! You're the Best ❤❤❤
Hey appreciate the support
@@MikeyChenX np
Let go
I'm from Chicago they are awesome
Awesome ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Still can't do organs😊
Love it
Largest Carbon Footprint In The World! Let’s call the Irish brewers!
I'm sorry but there is a small family owned café in the Harz in Germany, that has way bigger cream puffs.. They might not be filled with vietnamese coffee but it's definitely bigger.
😊
hi mike
seriously what is wrong with people in the Mexican place? You dine in and half of the stuff is in plastic containers
Hehe boii
Can you do anything without shaking your head “no”??? Is that like a form of Tourette syndrome?
Just like EVERYTHING is umami 😂
Thats a chicken burger, not a sandwich.