I Ate at Best Friend in Las Vegas... Unexpected Culinary Discoveries!

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  • This might be one of my new favorite spots in Las Vegas, Best Friend by Chef Roy Choi. Had an amazing dinner with fantastic service and a vibe unlike any restaurant I've experienced yet. This is definitely a Culinary Discovery worth exploring when you come to Vegas. It's located in the Park MGM.

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  • @CulinaryMisfits
    @CulinaryMisfits  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    What restaurant should I try next? Let me know in the comments

    • @360baboon3
      @360baboon3 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      hee you forgot to blur the person in min 4:50 i dont want you to get in problems so maybe correct it if you need any help with video editing or bluring i can help you out

    • @AllDay83
      @AllDay83 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Kaiseki Sanga for omakase!!!

    • @zphdbbox
      @zphdbbox 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Peppermill is known for being in movies. Eggslut, Hattie b’s hot chicken and other random places in the cosmopolitan if you want to hit more than one up at once.

    • @65MK
      @65MK 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Have you been to Bavettes Steakhouse there in The Park MGM? Try that one, if you haven’t.👍🏻👍🏻

    • @billthomas6296
      @billthomas6296 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Legends Oyster Bar and Grill Henderson. 'That was my neck of the woods'

  • @williamcooper2368
    @williamcooper2368 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    The WAITER was totally on it. He really knows his MENU. Amazing service. So many restaurants. They just don't GET it.

  • @billthomas6296
    @billthomas6296 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

    Hell yeah buddy! So awesome of the nice couple to buy your dinner. I am loving your videos. Wish I still lived there. I lived ther from 1984 to 1991 and loved it. Vegas was a small town then and super cheap to eat.

  • @williamcooper2368
    @williamcooper2368 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    THANKFULLY there is still awesome people out in our CRAZY world.❤

  • @grrlinglasses
    @grrlinglasses 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    This restaurant had an awesome vibe. Eric getting called hot, Great couples on other side. Shout out to Rachel and Jamil. Book Eric for a dinner party, so we can see you again. You two were great! And to the best bar tender and friendly guy, Jerry! That shot of the spicy pork steaming up the camera and the sizzle. Dang! Luv Roy Choi's cookbook L.A. Son.

  • @claudiasmith9117
    @claudiasmith9117 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    That's the way I like to see food served...STEAMING!!

  • @lynnewolfe7965
    @lynnewolfe7965 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's so cool that you interact with your neighbors! The locals are the best ones to listen to!

  • @kopsie6379
    @kopsie6379 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Nice people meeting nice person! Love seeing a man enjoy his food. Deserved!

  • @Setashi
    @Setashi 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    The interaction with that couple was so wholesome. Great video as always!

  • @dianaj3139
    @dianaj3139 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Mezcal based drinks are the BEST! That couple was awesome... Made me think of going to my aunt and uncles place growing up. Comfortable with sharing and fun conversations just keeping it light and easy. Very nice video!

  • @littleone7404
    @littleone7404 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What an amazing couple. To share their food w/u.The waiter 100% amazing. Looking forward to see what you do with couple.

  • @lilricebowl
    @lilricebowl 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Worst nightmare when someone engages me in conversation when I'm trying to eat by myself.

    • @RangersTown
      @RangersTown 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ichiron is your place then haha single seating and barriers

  • @coleycole3rd
    @coleycole3rd 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love that place. Your experience seems to be pretty typical, people are very friendly and are there for good food ana great time. I've had two friends meet Roy, haven't met him yet but did meet the DJ, went to see him play later that night and had a great time. Glad you finally checked it out and had a great time.

  • @itiswhatitis7639
    @itiswhatitis7639 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Makes me want to go back to Vegas!!!🥰

  • @StrongestNerd
    @StrongestNerd 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Very wholesome interaction in the beginning. That was amazing!

  • @AZJH8374
    @AZJH8374 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Ok, l subscribed at 7 am. I've been binge watching ALL day. Brother in Huntington Beach, Uncle in Palos Verdes Estates, nephew in Vegas, me in Scottsdale. It's all good. Especially this channel! So fun. Nurse Judi in Scottsdale AZ. I just hope l dont run out of content. Oh, & mom & Dad on Coronado Island. Best friend in Carlsbad. Go team. X cheerleader from ASU.

  • @bethanygunnels9036
    @bethanygunnels9036 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Appreciate you doing these so much! I've never been to Vegas and would only want to go to have a hub for traveling to the deserts / parks around the city, but I'm a big foodie and that is always our biggest spend when my husband and I go places, so I will be making a list of "go to's" for our eventual trip based on your videos and a few others we have found.

  • @LoveLadyProduction
    @LoveLadyProduction 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    LOVE the content dude! keep it up please you are helping me get back into cooking and wanting to branch into private/personal cheffing

  • @FrankWarrick
    @FrankWarrick 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Best Friend is awesome! My favorite place in Vegas is China Pablano. Jaleo and Bizzare Meats were amazing too, but my personal favorite José Andrés restraunt is China Pablano. I eat there every time Im in Vegas, sometimes multiple times!

  • @elizabethhaig4244
    @elizabethhaig4244 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Best friend is amazing! I got to go there earlier this year. You made my mouth water seeing you try their dishes. Try Mother Wolf when you can. It was amazing!! I want to go back badly.

  • @abenson1985
    @abenson1985 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What an amazing and wholesome experience! I hope the couple reach out and y'all can connect! That'd be so great if you could make something nice for them and repay their generosity!

  • @MarySklodowski
    @MarySklodowski 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    bar seating is my favorite ❤

    • @CulinaryMisfits
      @CulinaryMisfits  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I feel like cooler people sit up at the bar.

    • @MarySklodowski
      @MarySklodowski 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's a great way to meet locals like you did, bartenders are the best for recommendations for food and drink. Thanks for Vegas restaurant tips, planning a girl's trip next March🥰

    • @fkcoolers2669
      @fkcoolers2669 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Solo dining at the bar is one of my fav ways to decompress while also treating myself. Talked to a lot of cool and interesting people over the years and I also eat during off-brand hours which seems to help a lot.

  • @WhereBeansBeen
    @WhereBeansBeen 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a great experience, and that's complete karma after buying that couple's tacos at El Gordo! Good on you! I'm a former chef who adores the Vegas food scene and try to get there as much as possible, so I'm stoked that I found your channel. You definitely need to explore Chinatown if you haven't already. Taiwan Deli for breakfast, China Mama, and Lamaii Thai are all favorites. Also, we have had awesome meals at KYU in Fontainebleau. The wagyu tartar with bone marrow is amazing!

  • @SeanWarren
    @SeanWarren 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I recently found this channel and subscribed to it. I have only seen two of your videos but I really love what you are doing.

  • @melindavictorson7973
    @melindavictorson7973 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A Vegas resident here. Loving your content! Keep it up!

  • @okiedokieartiechokie8458
    @okiedokieartiechokie8458 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Another masterpiece! Keep up the content ❤

  • @fv1291
    @fv1291 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    You should be a beard model. 😊

  • @courtneyricks500
    @courtneyricks500 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for this. We enjoy the Park and have walked by Best Friend assuming it was just a liquor store front so many times. Definitely going next time we are in Vegas.

  • @unclej7018
    @unclej7018 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Gonna order extra rolls to make sliders next time! I love everything I have ever ordered and we eat at there every time we go to vegas!

  • @lisawright9409
    @lisawright9409 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Really enjoyed this video! It’s refreshing meeting genuinely nice people. Glad you had a fabulous experience 🌈

  • @claudiasmith9117
    @claudiasmith9117 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Just in Time!!
    Give a THUMBS UP Everyone!!

  • @MH_6160
    @MH_6160 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I really enjoyed Best Friend… Another really good local Korean option is Master Kims and 8oz. Both top notch.
    Vegas is awesome for just striking up random convos… love it.

    • @CulinaryMisfits
      @CulinaryMisfits  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I went to master kim's last week to try to do this, stood at the front desk by the hostess stand for eight minutes and nobody said anything to me. Super disappointed

    • @MH_6160
      @MH_6160 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CulinaryMisfits I assume you went to the town square location? That is too bad, the wait times and front of the house staff at so many resturants in town are so scatter brained lately, went to Mr. Shota last week and had a similar experience.

  • @uglenddalejones2
    @uglenddalejones2 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Omgosh ‼️🙌👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
    A chance encounter with some genuine kind people,good food and by the sounds of it great people working there makes it an all round amazing experience

  • @Madmississippimamacita
    @Madmississippimamacita 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    We ate there in late 2019 and it was great. The food and service were spectacular!

    • @CulinaryMisfits
      @CulinaryMisfits  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      RRRIIIIIGGGGGHHHHTTTTT

  • @UnqualifiedCooking
    @UnqualifiedCooking 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is what its all about. A restaurant on its own is one thing, but having an experience like that is rare and was awesome to watch

  • @katiesandin7905
    @katiesandin7905 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I stumbled upon your page and after one video I was hooked! Of course we subscribed. Cool vibes, seem like a chill dude.... good for you. I think your TH-cam name is PHENOMENAL and so dope. From a 47 year old women in Minneapolis, you are a new favorite for my husband and myself. How cool were the couple in the restaurant?! All very cool. Wishing you all the best with the apt in the works, we'd love to see how that comes along. Take care ✌️

  • @sararichardson737
    @sararichardson737 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Eating marmite on toast watching this. Lots of umami! Loving yr content. Found a new rabbit hole and a lovely rabbit to accompany me.

  • @msjukes
    @msjukes 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just stumbled upon your channel. Love your videos. The most expensive meal I've ever had was at Le Cirque in the Bellagio. I knew it when they asked if I wanted a black napkin to match my dress. So you could try that place to see if you think it's worth the price.

  • @jokster4427
    @jokster4427 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Eric, love the video! I think your experiences with strangers make your videos better. I think you’d do well with videos that focus on the food and the people who you meet.

  • @jamminj8822
    @jamminj8822 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So growing up half korean, I feel at odds at this place. I've avoided this place just not thinking of it as a 'real' korean restaurant. But after your review I'll give it a go. Might not be Mom's home cooking... but many times it's also the experience. Looks fun, looking forward to it.

  • @jd2799
    @jd2799 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your personality and attitude. You create a positive and comfortable feeling. ❤

  • @NotNormo
    @NotNormo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This video makes me want to give Best Friend another try. My first experience there was so disappointing. All the food was average except for the galbi, which was one of the worst I've ever had. I really wanted to like it too, because I've enjoyed all the other food I've had from Roy Choi. Maybe it was just a bad day at Best Friend and I should try it again.

  • @MrSergzilla
    @MrSergzilla 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just discovered your channel and I love your videos!!

  • @stevegilman8141
    @stevegilman8141 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best Friend = my favorite restaurant in Vegas , great video!

  • @Meow-Meow501
    @Meow-Meow501 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this channel. The content is so interesting and diverse, and you are very personable. Keep it up Eric!

  • @SongSparrow-wf2is
    @SongSparrow-wf2is 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    beautiful meal🌷I can only imagine the flavors🌷

  • @TRXST.ISSUES
    @TRXST.ISSUES 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    They were so kind to share

  • @rosemichel7559
    @rosemichel7559 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Enjoying your series of different restaurants.

  • @actuallowroller
    @actuallowroller 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was fun and the food looked absolutely delicious!

  • @redfishswimming
    @redfishswimming 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    "You are a good looking guy where is your girl" - the most awkward ice breaker there is. What if the guy just wants to be single, or has a husband, or his wife died...I think they are just swingers out for a good time though.

  • @scottmeredith8409
    @scottmeredith8409 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Misfit, great content, really enjoy your delivery, very relaxing, keep it up.

  • @tomnastyV2
    @tomnastyV2 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That place is so legit one of my favorite spots

  • @lukeschmidt
    @lukeschmidt 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dude, I love your channel. You have such a great personality. Congrats on your success.

  • @krisrossi501
    @krisrossi501 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You know you must be good-looking when another straight man says you are “hot”! Another excellent video Chef Eric! You are almost convincing me to try eating alone at restaurants. Something I have never felt comfortable doing.

    • @cumberlandquiltchic1
      @cumberlandquiltchic1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I lost my husband over a decade ago. Get out there and eat alone! Bring a book if you feel awkward. After you order a drink, stick your head in your book or phone.
      Sit at the bar , then you’re not at a table alone, if that bothers you.
      I eat out all the time alone and have since he’s been gone. Life goes quickly, get out there and do what ya wanna do!

    • @CulinaryMisfits
      @CulinaryMisfits  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Always better with people but not gonna go because it's just me. The upside of going alone, you get to order what you want

    • @krisrossi501
      @krisrossi501 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@cumberlandquiltchic1 Thank you!! I am going to do it!

    • @fkcoolers2669
      @fkcoolers2669 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You can do it - solo eating at the bar is such a natural thing to do. Start off eating like an hour after the lunch rush when there will hardly be anyone else there. Good bartenders will be able to chat with you a bit and it helps break the ice.

  • @pinky5484
    @pinky5484 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You should check out Diablo’s Cantina in the Luxor. It’s a hidden gem! Amazing food, great service, cool atmosphere inside the Luxor!!

  • @andreschairez8825
    @andreschairez8825 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Always trust the kind of strangers. Ok food looks great!

  • @Floridaman41407
    @Floridaman41407 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    heading to vegas in the fall. Going to hit this up for sure looked so good.

  • @dallessandro77
    @dallessandro77 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great vid man. That stuff happens to me and my girlfriend a lot. Been loving your vids since I’m trying to do the private chef thing but Daytona beach is not really the market. Awesome vid

  • @cassiedenham5416
    @cassiedenham5416 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That looks delicious. I guess I need to make my way down to the strip more often!

  • @BlakeAbernathy
    @BlakeAbernathy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    The sign looks like dollar general's sign

    • @CulinaryMisfits
      @CulinaryMisfits  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      That's The Point. If only the Dollar General serve food like this for a dollar hahaha

    • @BlakeAbernathy
      @BlakeAbernathy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      For real you're an inspiration to me man ​@@CulinaryMisfits

  • @orangesweetness
    @orangesweetness 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ll have to give this place a try next time I’m in Vegas! Yuummm

  • @Birk734
    @Birk734 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good stuff, thanks from Germany

  • @zphdbbox
    @zphdbbox 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Would’ve loved to see Roy Choi come out if he was there

  • @nurset2299
    @nurset2299 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Food brings everyone together

  • @davidgrybb8547
    @davidgrybb8547 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Whooooooooooooaaa Vegas Baby!!!❤

  • @pietroferrari4279
    @pietroferrari4279 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Keep up the amazing content dude

  • @KM-vn6lj
    @KM-vn6lj 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pretty sure Best Friend is my favorite restaurant in Vegas. Consistently excellent food and service. Every.single.thing on the menu is delicious 😋

    • @KM-vn6lj
      @KM-vn6lj 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Next time, try the kimchi carbonara ❤

    • @KM-vn6lj
      @KM-vn6lj 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My 2nd favorite is definitely Momfuku

  • @suhjunmyk
    @suhjunmyk 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The nice man is right! 🔥👨‍🍳.

  • @lizabagabaldo6448
    @lizabagabaldo6448 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am in the Phils. but I like the video. I bet all the food youve eaten were yummy.

  • @MrBeatboxmasta
    @MrBeatboxmasta หลายเดือนก่อน

    CM: Do you have a house or signature cocktail that I have to have?
    Waiter: Yes.
    Me: Um...this is when you tell the customer what the cocktail is.

  • @kimmarkowitz7759
    @kimmarkowitz7759 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What great karma.. love these videos!

  • @memberofthetribe1
    @memberofthetribe1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    About time someone said Hot Guy. I've been saying and thinking that ever since I started watching him. He could throw a pop tart in a toaster and I would watch him.

  • @sadjaxx
    @sadjaxx 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a great night!

  • @MelissaONeill-hi8gh
    @MelissaONeill-hi8gh 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was awesome

  • @thru_and_thru
    @thru_and_thru 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Damn I just went to Best Friend last week and feel like I blew it with my order. Was with my wife and we wanted to order the tasting menu each but she doesn’t eat pork so she couldn’t have it and they wouldn’t serve it just one person. The place was pretty chaotic when we went as it was super busy so waiter didn’t have a whole lot of time to explain the menu. Ended up getting the garlic chicken, the street corn and short rib tacos. Food was really good but wish I could have tried a few different things as everything there looks so good. Anyway will have to to back when I am in Vegas again!

  • @julumarie
    @julumarie 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Short rib tacos are my fav here. 🎉🌮

    • @CulinaryMisfits
      @CulinaryMisfits  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wait! What? I didn't see those. Damn, now I need to go back lol

  • @stevegilman8141
    @stevegilman8141 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Spot for you to try - grab a couple of Sandwiches at Lardo at Cosmopolitan… (the Pho’Rench Dip can’t be missed!) .. and try a Bronx bomber or Poechetta

    • @CulinaryMisfits
      @CulinaryMisfits  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm all about trying out a good sandwich

  • @phildaddy123
    @phildaddy123 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I thought this was about me and was like “Eric still loves me” then realized it’s a restaurant.

    • @CulinaryMisfits
      @CulinaryMisfits  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      😂😂😂

    • @phildaddy123
      @phildaddy123 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@CulinaryMisfits In all seriousness this video was fantastic. I told you previously it feels like we the viewer 1. Know you and 2. Are there with you. Great job!

  • @Nynex
    @Nynex 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i clicked this video because i thought it said I Ate My Best Friend In Las Vegas.

  • @kathy1501
    @kathy1501 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are a handsome guy!! Believe it 😊

  • @AshleyRomano-f8w
    @AshleyRomano-f8w 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He is soo right you have to be the most handsome man on this planet❤

  • @tonys8844
    @tonys8844 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why do I have a feeling you’ll be making spicy pork sliders on Hawaiian rolls for your future clients 🤤

  • @tipsy731
    @tipsy731 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My boyfriend just took me to Best Friend on Tuesday for my birthday and it AMAZING

  • @diannesingletary9772
    @diannesingletary9772 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh Man!! I swear I could smell that spicy pork thru the screen!!

  • @davidgrybb8547
    @davidgrybb8547 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Delish!!!!! Whoooooooaaaaaa

  • @RobMyself
    @RobMyself 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Now I'm starving. Off to the grocery store...

  • @TurfMode
    @TurfMode 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I might actually go hit the strip for this! Damn it looks good.

  • @kerrywhitemd
    @kerrywhitemd 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    need to try.. i tried momofuku.. and i was.... underwhelmed...

  • @CallmeYeru
    @CallmeYeru 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm right here sir. ✋🏼😎

  • @ryebread921
    @ryebread921 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love Best Friend but charging for banchan is sacrilege in Korea, Roy should know better

  • @Traderbear
    @Traderbear 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That spicy pork looks incredible

  • @jpost4182
    @jpost4182 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Now I'm hungry😊

  • @holmeskaiser9899
    @holmeskaiser9899 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lol a guy called u hot guy😂😂.. u do hot guy❤

  • @LlewellynGreen-n3f
    @LlewellynGreen-n3f 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I, thought he ate someone out ❤😂🎉

  • @nurset2299
    @nurset2299 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I stayed there last year but didn't know it was a restaurant

  • @ethanj5143
    @ethanj5143 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    as dish washer my dream is to be like this dude right here , who said i am aim to low

  • @gemh171
    @gemh171 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    They paid it forward for you paying for a couples lunch earlier :)

  • @brandoncarpenter9681
    @brandoncarpenter9681 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Karma baby, when you give out of kindness, you get it back two fold.

  • @mr.t1941
    @mr.t1941 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I thought the restaurant was "his" best friend's

  • @SamuelSandoval1
    @SamuelSandoval1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You mentioned you stopped by at momofuku, do you have that video?

    • @CulinaryMisfits
      @CulinaryMisfits  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That was before I started doing content but I'm definitely going to make a video with Momofuku