Thank you from the Sushi By Bou Chicago Family for dining with us - truly a pleasure ❤!! Sincerely from all of us, myself and of course Chef Navakun, Chef Roman, and Brandon.
I have been fan of this channel for ages and I have to say one of my favourite things to see was how Mikey started to like sushi! I remember him avoiding anything raw and not particularly liking sushi because of this, but look at him now! Enjoying sushi! How far he has come 😂
A couple of other solid Japanese spots in the greater Chicago area: Kurumaya in Arlington Heights has the best katsu curry. Ramen House Shinchan in Palatine has very solid ramen and their tebasaki (chicken wings) are unbelievably good.
Mike, I don’t know if you realize how important your videos are to some people, I literally ate my one time today to your video(I’m trying to be better) and I wanted to thank you for posting so regularly and with such a nice energy and good food
Mike gets me to feel motivated to eat daily by even rewatching some of my favorite videos! Glad I'm not alone! I was at once a day a few months ago, and I swear watching these at 3am are one of the only things that got me to two times a day. Don't be afraid to adopt the strategy of eating as soon as you feel hungry as well, take advantage of the feeling, even if it's an ungodly hour.
Chicago really does have some lovely spots, I'm happy to see some of them getting some shine, used to live there and my god, i felt like i only scratched the surface of the restaurant scene
Menya Goku is our favorite! They closed down during covid and we anxiously awaited their reopening for like a year and a half. The best ramen in the city 😋 so glad you highlighted them in the vid!
The Ramen 🍜 and the one's you ordered all look incredible delicious. But the Sushi had at that restaurant was put over top. Because each one after another where so beautiful and the taste most bin out of this world. I was glad the last piece was eel over rice (my favorite all the time). Your channel is great
Love how you showcase all the new and dive places of the cities you visit. I'm definitely going to that last ramen place and try that ramen . Always come back to Chicago love it lol
That eel was my favorite, but octopus and flying fish roe are delicious as well. Not a big wasabi fan, but in love with pickled ginger. Prefer sashimi over sushi. Great video.
Mike, I am a longtime fan of yours. You have such amazing presentation skills that can keep people entertained and hooked. But please travel to more unexplored places. Also you can utilize this presentation skills of yours in some show as anchor or something. People will love to see you on TV. Thanks
Mikey I noticed that you are eating more raw seafood since you got married. You and her look so good together and she can match you bite for bite. You guys are a match made in food heaven.
See, now I gotta try Gyuro Ramen and Sushi by Bou. I’ve had Ramen Wasabi and thought it was ok. The service was nowhere near as fast for us. I’m always looking for great culinary finds in our great city of Chicago
Not sure if you have already tried Gyuro Ramen, but in case you haven’t I 100% recommend it. Actually so good, I don’t live in Chicago so whenever I’m in the city I’ll be stopping by again
Gotta try those new ramen spots. We love Sushi by Bou, Brandon was a great host. You need to try Sushi Suite, which is next door on the same floor of Hotel Lincoln but it has more Omakase courses.
It's so nice to see someone enjoying ramen and all other foods i probably wouldn't be able to eat because of allergies. Ah~ i miss the noodles most. The springy texture.
You know, I'm really glad to see you eating more sushi and just being more exploring/open to trying foods that are on the rarer side. I remember years back you saying that you weren't into sushi at all due to how its raw, but now? You're loving it! It's really cool to see you try things that you thought were gross or not for you, and end up liking it, or even loving it! Love your videos, but I always watch them when I'm hungry lol, big mistake.
Totally going to drop by for quick omakase when I head to Chicago! I still remember the time when Mike used to steer clear of raw fish until he had a collab in Japan to try fresh fish for the first time. Way a long way he's come :D
I have a suggestion. You should come to Slovenia to taste the food here. It would be worth the trip. PS: it's Slovenia, not Slovakia. They are to different countries
I know Boise Idaho isn't the most exciting place....but it's the closest place that has some Korean/Asian places to eat! So if you get the chance, I'd love to see you review places to eat there.
As if I wasn’t craving ramen enough! 😩 Your ramen videos always make me want my Mom’s ramen that she makes with beef broth, beef and veggies 😋🤤 Thanks for the enhanced cravings! 😄
Love your videos. I want all that Ramen! But not spicy, my tummy can't handle it anymore. I love Miso soup, had 2 bowls of it Tuesday when we went to the Japanese Steakhouse in our area. I always have to eat something while watching your videos because they make me so hungry! Chicago is definitely now on my eating bucket list.
I love watching your videos! specially when I'm eating, there's just something in your video that makes me wanna eat more haha but I really do wish you'd post another video on your other channel beyond science
Amazing ramen and sushi!! I had no idea Chicago had such great eating establishments. Out here in rural Illinois we are lacking such terrific eateries! Thank you for showing us that there is something more exciting to look forward to one day!
Wow 50 dollar Omakase sounds incredible! I don't think I seen one that cheap yet, definitely have to try. And the ramen all looked amazing! Thanks for bringing us along on another great food adventure.😀
In Chicagoland my favorite Ramen place is Shin Chan Ramen in Palatine and Vernon Hills. Tonkotsu and Taiwan styles are fantastic! You also gotta try the Tebasaki when you're there
I actually love adding bok choy to my ramen or even just my rice, though I use baby bok choy. The only reason is I can't eat the normal sized bok choy you can get in the supermarket fast enough, to keep from wasting some of it.
LOVE your videos Mikey, but one wish would that you get more outside your comfort zone. A lot of the time it seems like you are just eating mostly dishes that you have already eaten. Keep up the great work though my foodie brother!
Thank you from the Sushi By Bou Chicago Family for dining with us - truly a pleasure ❤!!
Sincerely from all of us, myself and of course Chef Navakun, Chef Roman, and Brandon.
Love how Mikey casually moves away the gold like it’s veggies and focuses only on the meat (that really matters!!)
Veggies like gold?
It does indeed
Me too, hilarious!
As it should be, id rather have extra slices of beef or an extra egg as an option for the gold lol
@@rizzlybare read the comment again
This just reminds me of how Mike didn't used to eat Sushi or raw fish & now he's eating better sushi than I ever will :')
I have been fan of this channel for ages and I have to say one of my favourite things to see was how Mikey started to like sushi! I remember him avoiding anything raw and not particularly liking sushi because of this, but look at him now! Enjoying sushi! How far he has come 😂
A couple of other solid Japanese spots in the greater Chicago area:
Kurumaya in Arlington Heights has the best katsu curry.
Ramen House Shinchan in Palatine has very solid ramen and their tebasaki (chicken wings) are unbelievably good.
Mike, I don’t know if you realize how important your videos are to some people, I literally ate my one time today to your video(I’m trying to be better) and I wanted to thank you for posting so regularly and with such a nice energy and good food
We were given tastebuds for a reason, Food is one of the main pleasures of life, hopefully you'll learn to love it
Mike gets me to feel motivated to eat daily by even rewatching some of my favorite videos! Glad I'm not alone! I was at once a day a few months ago, and I swear watching these at 3am are one of the only things that got me to two times a day. Don't be afraid to adopt the strategy of eating as soon as you feel hungry as well, take advantage of the feeling, even if it's an ungodly hour.
I relate to all of these comments so much. Executive dysfunction is no joke. I hope it gets easier for all of us
I like how he moved the gold out of the way and went straight to the food.
After all these year I'm still amazed seeing Mikey eat so much food 😂
Will forever live vicariously through Mike's wagyu meals
Oh my goodness the bowl of Wagyu ramen looks beautiful 😍
Chicago really does have some lovely spots, I'm happy to see some of them getting some shine, used to live there and my god, i felt like i only scratched the surface of the restaurant scene
Just got home here in the UK and made myself some noodles to find a new uploaded video. Perfect chill night. 😊
Glad you're putting Chi-town on the map. We are a city of diversity in culture and of course culinary experiences.
I was so excited when you first started trying sushi 🍣 look at you now I love it.
Menya Goku is our favorite! They closed down during covid and we anxiously awaited their reopening for like a year and a half. The best ramen in the city 😋 so glad you highlighted them in the vid!
I wonder how many wagyu videos there is going to be
Everything looked great! The music playlist at the last location was great!
The Ramen 🍜 and the one's you ordered all look incredible delicious. But the Sushi had at that restaurant was put over top. Because each one after another where so beautiful and the taste most bin out of this world.
I was glad the last piece was eel over rice (my favorite all the time). Your channel is great
Love how you showcase all the new and dive places of the cities you visit. I'm definitely going to that last ramen place and try that ramen . Always come back to Chicago love it lol
That eel was my favorite, but octopus and flying fish roe are delicious as well. Not a big wasabi fan, but in love with pickled ginger. Prefer sashimi over sushi. Great video.
Mike,
I am a longtime fan of yours. You have such amazing presentation skills that can keep people entertained and hooked. But please travel to more unexplored places. Also you can utilize this presentation skills of yours in some show as anchor or something. People will love to see you on TV.
Thanks
Mikey I noticed that you are eating more raw seafood since you got married. You and her look so good together and she can match you bite for bite. You guys are a match made in food heaven.
Another episode of living vicariously through your videos Mike! Need to try Omakase one day!
4:30 I like how Mikey pushes the gold flakes aside like its nothing to show the beef pieces hahahaha 🤣🤣🤣
These videos are my late night snacks
See, now I gotta try Gyuro Ramen and Sushi by Bou. I’ve had Ramen Wasabi and thought it was ok. The service was nowhere near as fast for us. I’m always looking for great culinary finds in our great city of Chicago
Same here wasabi was ok needed more spicy options. Try daifuku in chinatown if you haven't already. Way better than wasabi.
@@jaimep3432 That is now next on my try list😁 thank you
Not sure if you have already tried Gyuro Ramen, but in case you haven’t I 100% recommend it. Actually so good, I don’t live in Chicago so whenever I’m in the city I’ll be stopping by again
I've never seen a place say "no cash accepted" I only seen "cash only" so what do I take now...LOL!
Now a days, many want a touch less transaction. :(
Take a card lol, Apple Pay android pay
I have been watching Mike for a long time, and it's nice to see how he jumped from "don't like sushi" to "love this".
Gotta try those new ramen spots. We love Sushi by Bou, Brandon was a great host. You need to try Sushi Suite, which is next door on the same floor of Hotel Lincoln but it has more Omakase courses.
Take me with you 😂😂😂
Yeah, take her with you!
The beef rib with rice looks so good!
My faveeee! Being able to watch ur videos is truly a gift!
Witnessed Mike not loving sushi at first but loving it now! What a journey!!
It's so nice to see someone enjoying ramen and all other foods i probably wouldn't be able to eat because of allergies. Ah~ i miss the noodles most. The springy texture.
That beef rib and chasu rice looks amazing! The roasted garlic looks delicious.
this may be one of the first times ive ever actually had something before watching one of his vids, love sushi by bao
You know, I'm really glad to see you eating more sushi and just being more exploring/open to trying foods that are on the rarer side. I remember years back you saying that you weren't into sushi at all due to how its raw, but now? You're loving it! It's really cool to see you try things that you thought were gross or not for you, and end up liking it, or even loving it! Love your videos, but I always watch them when I'm hungry lol, big mistake.
Raw sashimi was way too expensive.....never get filled....but now money is not object.
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Thanks Mikey!
Showing places, giving a lot of us a chance to see places we otherwise wouldn't have any way to see.
Totally going to drop by for quick omakase when I head to Chicago! I still remember the time when Mike used to steer clear of raw fish until he had a collab in Japan to try fresh fish for the first time. Way a long way he's come :D
I have a suggestion.
You should come to Slovenia to taste the food here. It would be worth the trip.
PS: it's Slovenia, not Slovakia. They are to different countries
I know Boise Idaho isn't the most exciting place....but it's the closest place that has some Korean/Asian places to eat! So if you get the chance, I'd love to see you review places to eat there.
My mouth is watering. If only I had the money.
As if I wasn’t craving ramen enough! 😩 Your ramen videos always make me want my Mom’s ramen that she makes with beef broth, beef and veggies 😋🤤 Thanks for the enhanced cravings! 😄
I swooned the entire video. I love great ramen and a beautiful sushi meal.... ☺🌻💟
Love all you channels when you both move to Singapore you must come to Western Australia and try some local food of our country
All of that just looked amazing!!! 🤤
I don't even need to watch the video. I can just listen all day to Mike Chen describing his dishes lol
Going to Chicago this week for the first time! And I will be checking these places out! Thank you Mikey Chen!
Foodgasm! Mouthwatering. Tempted to fly to Chicago.
Waygu beef 🥩 yum 🤤 making me hungry right before I go on my lunch break lol 😂
Love your videos. I want all that Ramen! But not spicy, my tummy can't handle it anymore. I love Miso soup, had 2 bowls of it Tuesday when we went to the Japanese Steakhouse in our area. I always have to eat something while watching your videos because they make me so hungry! Chicago is definitely now on my eating bucket list.
Omakase is the bomb! Have only ever had it twice in my life before, but looking forward to doing it again SOON!!!
I love watching your videos! specially when I'm eating, there's just something in your video that makes me wanna eat more haha but I really do wish you'd post another video on your other channel beyond science
I feel the same
Omg ! You NEED to try friends ramen in Chicago! Small bowls but they’re soooo good! The kurage ramen is one of my faves !
All that food looked so good. But that sushi looked superb.
I Love Beef Ramen 😋,
Who's With Me ???
Amazing ramen and sushi!! I had no idea Chicago had such great eating establishments. Out here in rural Illinois we are lacking such terrific eateries! Thank you for showing us that there is something more exciting to look forward to one day!
Facts !
What?! Chicago is one of the few cities in the world that have the most diverse eateries.
SO happy you tried Ramen Wasabi finally... I haven't found anything better, but this video has added 2 more stops to see if they can be topped
Lol @ "Back That Thang Up" playing in the restaurant while you eat sushi 🤣
I chose to eat before watching your videos. All that ramen looks amazing.
Wow 50 dollar Omakase sounds incredible! I don't think I seen one that cheap yet, definitely have to try. And the ramen all looked amazing! Thanks for bringing us along on another great food adventure.😀
50 dollers to leave hungry oh yeh great deal
In Chicagoland my favorite Ramen place is Shin Chan Ramen in Palatine and Vernon Hills. Tonkotsu and Taiwan styles are fantastic! You also gotta try the Tebasaki when you're there
Haha, I live in Palatine and agreed Shin Chan is very good. I recommend Torizen in Schaumburg, amazing food. Their small plates are fantastic.
Welcome to my city. I love it when u come here cause I go to the same places right after you do. Thank you so muuuuccchhh
I would love to spend a food day with Mike.
What happened to Mikey's ramen shop?
At 8:37 that rib fell into my mouth and for a second i was so happy
Idk why i do it to myself.... everytine im starving and yt recomends a mikey video.. i click it instantly and eat along with my non video food.
"Alright, one more ramen place to check out, and then DINNER!" 😅😅😅
*Your food Party 🥳 is so extremely satisfying and entertaining! The food looks so delicious too, my mouth is watering!* 😈🤤
Love it when you visit my second home. Great video as always. Food looks delicious! Stay safe! xoxo
That looks good I'll have to try it sometime
Really want to visit Chicago! Heard so many good things about the food and this video has cemented it further 😍
It all looked soooooo gooooood!
Dang, I want to go to an omakaze, that looked so good!!!
Mikeeee...you're visiting all these Ramen joints but when is your restaurant actually going to open? Hopefully soon :)
You sell the food in such a way, that even if it's crap, I'd buy it. Good thing it's not crap.
Mmmm my stomach is growling. That ramen restaurant omg 😍😭❤️❤️❤️
My grandad just died, I’m trying to sleep, this made me feel a little better :)
Yum 😍 love Japanese snacks 🙌
Great Quality Japanese Foods and also the Places in Chicago !!
Watching this while cooking ramen is so inspiring and also giving me too many options to go lol😆 great vid!🤩
Quite the collage of tastes.
mike chen blessin us with another video damn
I really wish we had something like that in Mississippi
The slight background music at the sushi place was funny. Lol
Yummy, thank you for the adventure
1st time ever I get try a spot where Mikey has been! Yes!
I had Kobe beef once. It was rich and decadent. It’s quite an experience.
Japanese KitKats are the best thing ever. My favorite ones are the Butter flavor
ramen, sushi, the best. Transcript pretty funny to read as well. Talk to text is hilarious!
I actually love adding bok choy to my ramen or even just my rice, though I use baby bok choy. The only reason is I can't eat the normal sized bok choy you can get in the supermarket fast enough, to keep from wasting some of it.
Awesome job Mikey
*Superb!! ♥️😋 Whenever you post a new video, it litteraly makes my day.^^*
I agree Chen, the best part is always the bottom of the bowl.
The beef dish with the egg and the beef tongue. My midwestern nerves are in overload!
Looks so good! He makes it look tasty!
I just love watching you eat🤣Dayum❤❤
I think I am the only one who is not crazy about ramen wasabi. It’s good but overrated for the hype.
It's like Mike's Hot Honey on pizza
That omakase spot has some good music.
LOVE your videos Mikey, but one wish would that you get more outside your comfort zone. A lot of the time it seems like you are just eating mostly dishes that you have already eaten. Keep up the great work though my foodie brother!
Great observation, what do you recommend that he try?
Awesome
i just love how Mike Chen is inlove now with sushi. 🤍