Hi everyone!! Thanks for watching this video 😊😊 just a reminder that I am no longer in the Philippines 😢 if you want to know where I am in real time, follow me on Instagram instagram.com/mikexingchen/?hl=en love ya very matcha!
Strictly Dumpling this makes me sad. At first I thought there is a chance for me to see you Sir and that made my heart skip a beat. See you soonest! Always take care Sir!!!
For a buffet place, that is exquisite presentation! I'm glad you got to meet the chef personally. He looked so shocked when you called him a genius. But if that is the level of experience he gives in his restaraunt, what he allows to be served, how it is presented, ... he truly is. Thank you for sharing this with us. I see somewhere I want to experience myself! Wonderful!!!
That's because the place he went to what was considered a high-end place in the Philippines. Also in all fairness to any restaurant here, if you charge a good chuck of change, they will deliver on both food and ambiance.
Fit2PlayGames !!! I agree, way more comfortable with the homey diner feel. But sometimes you gotta treat yourself with the high-end stuff. Unless you’re broke, like me.
@@Cj-tg3ms That's not taking the travel cost into consideration. And even if you live in the Philippines, it's a steep price for locals. $1 = ₱53 right now and not a lot of people can afford that unless it's some really special occasion. People like you don't know how to use their brains smh
That pork belly pyramid was beautiful and without the buns, would totally be good on my low carb diet. The mushroom and carrot dim sum was the cutest dish ever. For people saying Ew to the chicken feet, the outside of them peels off like a banana skin; even the nails have an outer covering that pulls off.
I have NEVER seen cuisine like this! Mike really shows off some food from what (I'm assuming) is one of the finest restaurants in the Philippines. But also, some of these items left me dumbfounded! Who thought of these foods and how did they make them?! I'm so impressed and SO jealous.
This place looks beautiful and Chef Jimmy was a pleasure to watch. So down to earth and humble. But that fried rice paper roll with shrimp and mango...that pork belly pyramid?!! Take me now lord! 🙌🏽🤣🤣
i love how genuinely kind he is to everyone. it’s really heartwarming to watch his interactions with the locals and staff. i adore him and his videos!!❤️❤️
I'm from Philippines and if u want to go here u better search 1st Bcz mostly the people go here just go here then just eat everywhere even due it's expensive but not that good foods when u can get them in super duper cheap like half of the price HAHAHA
Filipino cuisine I find has had a very very slow rise to mainstream. I learned a few dishes before going into chef school and asked all my profs what their take on Filipino foods, all of them said it'll never be a thing because it was primarily vinegar based stews (guess all they ever had was adobo). But man some of the stuff I had like kare kare, pancit, and kaldereta, I wanted to know more. Slowly people are catching onto it, and thank God!
I’m from the Philippines so i’m watching every video Mike has filmed there, and can’t express enough how nice and pleasant he seems! Genuinely just embraces all different kinds of foods and cultures, and seems like he loves what he does! What a cool dude! Keep doin what you’re doin 👍🏼🇵🇭
I'm early Yay The restaurant looks amazing and the dishes....don't get me started. I'm happy that the chef came out to see who ordered all his specials and I'm sure he was not disappointed. He's seems like a great guy........who's food I'm craving for now I'm so satisfied as if I ate it all
@@allenoccena9528 nopez 20 bucks is around 1,400 rupees. In today's world where price of the items are increasing steadily z it's impossible to treat an entire village with that money.
Cassidy F. I know right?! The Philippines also has one of the best buffets in the world called "Spiral" and it's $60 without a time limit. They even have a cheese room and everything 😍😍😍
@@donneone even a storm or typhoon is never an issue to us Pilipinos. We just laugh and drink any tragedies that strike us. We may became sad and cry but the end of the day we need to make our self smile. You know that laughter is the best medicine. Like someone is already dying and we still made fun out of it.
@@marcjosephconstantino3940 absolutely! Typhoons occur so often. Hardships, tragedies and death are common parts of life. We just have to accept it all and persevere. It's my opinion that it's more that while we may be sad or suffering we often remember the happy and fun times we've had with loved ones, especially when they are ill or have passed, and its those precious memories that help us cope in the best way. Survivors and very resilient people.
Every video I watch only makes me more jealous than usually because your so lucky 1: you can go any where 2: IT LOOKS SOOOOOO GOOD 3: you never gain weight like OMG
@The Trusty Sidekick yeah! And, maybe you can even get the bacon pyramid, with the buffet, by itself, or with the other foods they have! Also, I looked it up, they have hotpot here?!
well you can also try all you can eat korean and japanese cuisine for $20 in Sambukojin... or an international cuisine all you can eat for $25 in Vikings... its super cheap and if one of your friend celebrate his/her birthday there he/she free as long as your friend tag along a 1 paying friend
He's in the Philippines. To us that's 1000+ pesos. Not everyone can afford a meal like that here. Heck the minimum wage is 500 pesos per day so it's basically 2 days salary for one meal.
@@beatricelim7969 i'm sure i cant eat all of that myself, all of that food displayed there is good for 2-3 days for me. if its me, i'll bring containers and a bite or two per dish and pack the rest :)
I want a South Park episode where Mike Chen eats and reviews non-stop and gains hundreds of pounds with the boys, comically. How do you stay so slim, Mike??! Haha. Much love from frigid Minnesota! ❤️
That pork pyramid is the posh version of one of my favorite dishes. Yunnan pork leg stewed in the gravy with mantou, but here they used the belly instead.
Wow...That looks really amazing....Next time I go to Micronesia, I'll fly to Manila from SFO for my first leg of journey, and stop there to dine at Red Lantern & then pick up my flight to Guam!
Probably one of my favorite episodes thus far. The food close ups are incredible! It was like a virtual magazine. My goodness, I wish I was there trying all of this elaborate food. Inexpensive...check. Gorgeous food....check. Everything being freaking delicious....check. Great company....check. Dim sum....check check. Bucket list of places for me to go..... sadly, no check there yet. Thanks for another awesome episode Mikey.
I usually watch and move on to another video, but man! Today, I just can't help myself but to leave a comment! Mike! You are the best food vlogger! you make foods 1000% better on your videos though they are really good but man, you are a very effective foodist or whatever you call it nowadays.
Hi everyone!! Thanks for watching this video 😊😊 just a reminder that I am no longer in the Philippines 😢 if you want to know where I am in real time, follow me on Instagram instagram.com/mikexingchen/?hl=en love ya very matcha!
Strictly Dumpling dad i love u
I like the way u added matcha in the end 😂😂
Strictly Dumpling this makes me sad. At first I thought there is a chance for me to see you Sir and that made my heart skip a beat. See you soonest! Always take care Sir!!!
☹️🧐
when was this filmed?
For a buffet place, that is exquisite presentation! I'm glad you got to meet the chef personally. He looked so shocked when you called him a genius. But if that is the level of experience he gives in his restaraunt, what he allows to be served, how it is presented, ... he truly is.
Thank you for sharing this with us. I see somewhere I want to experience myself!
Wonderful!!!
For real! I absolutely loved the chef's modesty, it really made the video more enjoyable.
@@iBcPirate I agree! I was smiling the whole time after that. lol
Proud to be....Penoy!!!!
Yes modesty is becoming on anyone. It is a very attractive trait.
I agree, the chef was happy to show his food and happy that Mike liked it. Creator meets eater and everyone ends up with a smile. yay!
“It’s just like a girl, very gentle, sweet and filled with cream” -Mikey Chen 2019
I love how this was subtle. I felt insta sexy 🥰😅💁🏻♀️👀
LMAO
😂😂😂😂
11:32
@@2PandaMama idk if you should feel sexy when he says "filled with cream"
Man, if there was a runway for food presentation, your episode today would win ! No joke.. the chef of this restaurant is a genius!
This resto looks world-class. The presentation is like something from Food Wars
That's because the place he went to what was considered a high-end place in the Philippines. Also in all fairness to any restaurant here, if you charge a good chuck of change, they will deliver on both food and ambiance.
Exactly what I thought. Hahahha food wars foods
I think you watch too much anime, but i have to agree it looks very high end. Tbh i like the yukihira resto ambiance better.
Fit2PlayGames !!!
I agree, way more comfortable with the homey diner feel. But sometimes you gotta treat yourself with the high-end stuff. Unless you’re broke, like me.
@@Fit2PlayGames I know. But to have something that looks like fantasy but is actually reality is a big compliment. The Chef is truly amazing
mike : "when you come here get this"
me : *_laughs in broke_*
It’s $20
@@Cj-tg3ms plus the ticket cost to there and back
@@Cj-tg3ms That's not taking the travel cost into consideration. And even if you live in the Philippines, it's a steep price for locals. $1 = ₱53 right now and not a lot of people can afford that unless it's some really special occasion. People like you don't know how to use their brains smh
@@Cj-tg3ms Affordable to some, but like the others said.. For the locals that is pretty steep, only for special occasions.
So me
The mushroom bun shaped like a mushroom AND the "carrots" looked wonderful. So creative.
oh boy the chefs face when you called him a genius i just couldnt help myself from smiling he was so happy
My wife and I ate here the other day after seeing this video. Definitely worth it! Aside from the good food they have great servers! Thanks!!
Did you really pay 20$ for all the food there?
Mr Gon it's P 1088/person with taxes... thats pretty much $20
But please dont forget that there were certain things he specifically mentioned were not part of the unlimited dimsum.
Rio the MadHater I think its in manila
Rio the MadHater Solaire Hotel...
That pork belly pyramid was beautiful and without the buns, would totally be good on my low carb diet. The mushroom and carrot dim sum was the cutest dish ever. For people saying Ew to the chicken feet, the outside of them peels off like a banana skin; even the nails have an outer covering that pulls off.
That doesnt help at all. Still yuck lol like extra yuck.
@@spicybeantofu i still find chicken feet delicious especially chicken intestines
Chicken feet, ewww
@@spicybeantofu have you ever eaten it?? chicken feet is literally so delicious
@@amristar736 i feel bad for u ur missing out
I have NEVER seen cuisine like this! Mike really shows off some food from what (I'm assuming) is one of the finest restaurants in the Philippines. But also, some of these items left me dumbfounded!
Who thought of these foods and how did they make them?! I'm so impressed and SO jealous.
Awwwww the chef really did spoil you. That was so sweet☺️☺️
I love when the chef comes to see him sometimes! It’s a nice surprise
He seemed so nice!
I love the Philippines. I love dim sum. Online looking at airfares to Manila just to go to this buffet. This is torture!
Robert Wise have you booked already?
And then the next day do the Spiral Buffet. You leave the PH 10 pounds heavier lol
That black truffle and shrimp dumpling looks like art with its perfectly merged black and white colours and them perfect pleats !
Chef is too cute! Very sweet of him! The mushroom and carrot is genius 🥕 🍄
I'm a Filipino and I don't even know about this! Thank you, Mike! I'll definitely try this out!
I always end up drooling when I watch a Strictly Dumpling food video.
I feel like I gained 20lb just watching him eat.
This place looks beautiful and Chef Jimmy was a pleasure to watch. So down to earth and humble. But that fried rice paper roll with shrimp and mango...that pork belly pyramid?!! Take me now lord! 🙌🏽🤣🤣
9:27 Oh my god that mushroom bun and carrot something looks like food presentation for gods
i wonder what the dirt was made of?
@@AceBambam brown rice
@@jenell73 thanks
Oh, man, I didn't know you could find a buffet that big but cheap. And the way they present their food is so mouth-watering.
I feel like if I go back to Philippines for vacation, I’ll just tour all the restaurants that Mike Chen went 😂
Me at a travel agency: I'd like to book the Mikey Chen food tour of : list off the Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan....................
Same. I always go straight to the province from Manila. But next time I totally want to visit some of Mike's food adventures.
Mike Chen? I think you meant Jackie Chen
Ill be your tour guide hahah. Im always around manila even though my house is 3 hours away from this city
Hehe I'm from the Philippines and while I've been to the places that he went, I've never tried it before. I hope we can try it someday. Hehe
Best Dimsum Video and how can you beat that Bacon Pyramid!!! Brilliant 👍🇵🇭 can’t wait!
You’re supposed to mix the soy sauce, calamansi & hot chili 🌶 oil together for your dipping sauce.
So citrus, soy, chili sauce? Sounds delicious!!!!
Bomb!!!
yaaaas if you do that you will make a heaven sauce
yessss~~ love that combo! My fave dipping sauce 😍
Sounds like a pooftas mix
Mike is checking the menu like a teacher is checking the best student at school!!!!
I'm really glad to see this channel getting the success it does. Mike is the perfect gem with his wholesome and corny personality.
Tip: Do not watch this at 2 am without dinner. Your vids are great btw!!
Regrets where made
and I'm hungry
too late already ordering some dumplings
Always have food in front of these videos xD
I've been binging on food videos instead of eating... Mistakes were made.
Eating instant noodles at midnight and trying to make it taste like dumplings :))
My favorite food vlogger is in the Philippines! Omygod! I want to see you so bad. 😓 Hope you'll have a nice visit and welcome back! Mabuhay ❤
*I WAS **_JUST_** REFRESHING YOUR CHANNEL MIKEY! This is such an amazing coincidence!*
Def Yoongi no coincidence, that was some destiny refresh 😉
I’m up watching this at 5 am xD
4:54 to be exact 😂
Because of health reasons, I am not able to eat as heartily. So, I live my inner foodie through people like Mike. Thanks for the meal. 😋
That's so amazing Chef came out! It's so cool that you genuinely made him happy and made his day! I'm putting this place on my bucket list
Me too
Alright. Gotta find some dimsum at 1130pm right now.
Lol u just wrote the same thing! Great minds think the same! 😄
Shui choon in SG
7:30 in the morning I'm on my way
Loll 11:15pm here and I’m googling dim sum 😩😩
that pyramid of pork is something ive never seen before, just awesome, i would demolish that dish.. omfg..
Suddenly my cheese stick doesn’t look so good... everything looks delish.
Hahahaha.
I know! I just ate some cocoa puffs and feel like a loser!
i love how genuinely kind he is to everyone. it’s really heartwarming to watch his interactions with the locals and staff. i adore him and his videos!!❤️❤️
This is INSANE. I will go to Manila this July. This is definitely on the top of my list.
Philippines! I've never been before but the food from there looks so amazing!!!
I can't believe I haven't gone yet!
I'm from Philippines and if u want to go here u better search 1st Bcz mostly the people go here just go here then just eat everywhere even due it's expensive but not that good foods when u can get them in super duper cheap like half of the price HAHAHA
Filipino cuisine I find has had a very very slow rise to mainstream. I learned a few dishes before going into chef school and asked all my profs what their take on Filipino foods, all of them said it'll never be a thing because it was primarily vinegar based stews (guess all they ever had was adobo). But man some of the stuff I had like kare kare, pancit, and kaldereta, I wanted to know more. Slowly people are catching onto it, and thank God!
The words that made me fall in love with Mikey Chen- "You combined my favorite things... Food, history, and mystery!"
I’m from the Philippines so i’m watching every video Mike has filmed there, and can’t express enough how nice and pleasant he seems! Genuinely just embraces all different kinds of foods and cultures, and seems like he loves what he does! What a cool dude! Keep doin what you’re doin 👍🏼🇵🇭
listen, just the deco, the ambiance, the presentation is to die for ..imagine the price ,, after covid, i am going straight.
Chinese: *whatever called stir fried noodles*
Filipinos: *pancit*
I love hot oil mixed with soy sauce + calamansi. The best sauce for dimsum ❤
Jasmine De Leon chili oil
I'm early
Yay
The restaurant looks amazing and the dishes....don't get me started. I'm happy that the chef came out to see who ordered all his specials and I'm sure he was not disappointed. He's seems like a great guy........who's food I'm craving for now
I'm so satisfied as if I ate it all
It’s just about 11:00 pm in NC right now and this video has made me want to fly to the Philippians right now. I need this in my life.
I love how humble the chef is!
I am an indian.. and 20 bucks for this experience is very reasonable..wish I could eat there
@@allenoccena9528 for rich people its nothing but for poor people like me its 2 week pocket money 🤐
@@allenoccena9528 Well then you clearly need to stop thinking.
@@allenoccena9528 nopez 20 bucks is around 1,400 rupees. In today's world where price of the items are increasing steadily z it's impossible to treat an entire village with that money.
That is so true. Good value for Indians 🇮🇳
All you can eat dim sum?
Now you've caught my interest
The Chef was so nice and kind that I’m just loving him !!! Also all the food looks insane delicious!!! Just amazing 💕
I can’t believe all of that amazing food for about $20!!!
Cassidy F. I know right?! The Philippines also has one of the best buffets in the world called "Spiral" and it's $60 without a time limit. They even have a cheese room and everything 😍😍😍
Here in the Philippines the worth $20 is equvalent to 100$
$20 is now expensive here in the Phils.....My Allowance in school is P250 a week($5 a week) and I can still save $1
@@Wayeseh because average Filipino is poor. Me in the middle-upper class my allowance is 20$ per day
Chicken Feet in the Philippines are called Adidas. Not Joking 😂
chikkachinijohannady .....absolutely true 😃😃😃
Tell me about betamax and helmet 😂😂😂
Another thing the world has yet to discover other than the Philippines having great food is that the people have a great sense of humor.
@@donneone even a storm or typhoon is never an issue to us Pilipinos. We just laugh and drink any tragedies that strike us. We may became sad and cry but the end of the day we need to make our self smile. You know that laughter is the best medicine. Like someone is already dying and we still made fun out of it.
@@marcjosephconstantino3940 absolutely! Typhoons occur so often. Hardships, tragedies and death are common parts of life. We just have to accept it all and persevere. It's my opinion that it's more that while we may be sad or suffering we often remember the happy and fun times we've had with loved ones, especially when they are ill or have passed, and its those precious memories that help us cope in the best way. Survivors and very resilient people.
O.O!!! Holy crap! Only $20?! And you get all you can eat dim sum?! You have the most awesome job!
Nobody:
Mike Chen:
Chef: You want pyramids?!
Nicson Flores
Chef: We got’em!
Nobody:
Pewdiepie: You want pyramids!?!?
@nicson flores I laughed way harder than I should have 😂
the food is still relevant G**dmit
Chef: Say no more!
13:10 “Get the pyramid of pork if you love pork or archeology”. Another classic Mikeyism. 👍🏻
Okay, I'm going to Manila in October. I'll definatly go hahah
Red Lantern in Solaire! Goddamn, I suddenly craved for some all you can eat dimsum! 😋
I didn't know that you're here, I'm a big fan of yours! 😢 Hope to see you personally Mike 😭
If Mike needs any travel companions I will apply. He is living his best life for sure. 🤤🤤🤤
Was about to sleep, then I saw this notification pop up. Now I'm hungry.
Much love from the Philippines Mikey!
That is my DREAM buffet!
Love your vids!
Every video I watch only makes me more jealous than usually because your so lucky
1: you can go any where
2: IT LOOKS SOOOOOO GOOD
3: you never gain weight like OMG
Well that settles it. I'm going there once a week.
I mean f*ck, $20 for all you can eat dim sum? That's cheap as hell.
@The Trusty Sidekick yeah! And, maybe you can even get the bacon pyramid, with the buffet, by itself, or with the other foods they have! Also, I looked it up, they have hotpot here?!
well you can also try all you can eat korean and japanese cuisine for $20 in Sambukojin... or an international cuisine all you can eat for $25 in Vikings... its super cheap and if one of your friend celebrate his/her birthday there he/she free as long as your friend tag along a 1 paying friend
He's in the Philippines. To us that's 1000+ pesos. Not everyone can afford a meal like that here. Heck the minimum wage is 500 pesos per day so it's basically 2 days salary for one meal.
@@beatricelim7969 i'm sure i cant eat all of that myself, all of that food displayed there is good for 2-3 days for me. if its me, i'll bring containers and a bite or two per dish and pack the rest :)
We can only afford meal for about $10 per day (2-3) persons, if you're rich then you're lucky then
I want a South Park episode where Mike Chen eats and reviews non-stop and gains hundreds of pounds with the boys, comically. How do you stay so slim, Mike??! Haha. Much love from frigid Minnesota! ❤️
I love dim sum. I love all you can eat buffet. All you can eat dim sum for 20 bucks? I'm ecstatic!
This is exactly what I needed to go with my breakfast! Thanks Mike!
It's 2021 here in Canada. Just binged watch your Philippine's episodes because I miss my home country so much. Thank you Mikey!
Having Mike must be amazing for a chef's self esteem, he's like a one man cheer-leading squad
20 bux? Couldnt even get a drink for that here in Norway 😭
nitelite666 then move
Tell me about it!
The USD to PHP conversion had been weak recently. So USD 20 is considered pretty expensive now for a casual restaurant in Manila.
Could get a drink in Norway. One and a half cocktail actually🙃
When I was in Norway it was £17 for 1 pint of lager
That pork pyramid is the posh version of one of my favorite dishes. Yunnan pork leg stewed in the gravy with mantou, but here they used the belly instead.
please make it 1 hr of buffet episode, none can beat you in buffet review 😍❤️
I love how much mike flatters the chefs! He’s so respectful
siomai king lang afford ko tamang nuod nalang hahaha 😭
Yeah. Im just watching while eating master siomai
Hahahahah tama pre
Hahaha
Hahahaha😂
Sameee.
Try mo ung David's tea house na siomai, 135 php 60pcs na pero hilaw pa yun. 😆 pero as in, sulit kahit wlaang sawsawan na.
That mushroom buns and carrots though ❤
Yeay! New video from Mikey.. Love from Malaysia
Mike goes to buffet.
Proceeds to order everything on the menu that's not on the buffet.
😂
This dim sum looks so good! How in the world do you stay in shape after eating so much???
OMG... I really want to try that when I get home for our vacation back there in the Philippines. Thank you Mike for visiting Philippines 🇵🇭.
I’ve been waiting for you to come back!!🇵🇭
Seriously....a pork belly PYRAMID?? There could be nothing better!!!
Is the true building of ancient kings
Pigs don't think that x raise your consciousness from the floor x this is a spiritual life x you have been brainwashed to thinking it is anything else
Just what I need on a Sunday happy st Patrick's day to you all 💚🇮🇪💚🇮🇪💚🇮🇪
I love watching your Philippines videos. I’m from British Columbia, Canada (born and raised) but I’m half Filipina half Chinese.
The chef’s face when Mikey calls him a Genius makes me just smile,
why do i like the chefs voice so much?
Man great video as always...
And the chef......he is soooooooo awesome
Greetings 👍🏻👍🏻
Uggh!!! That Mushroom and carrot 😍😍😍
Can I get 10000 Subs WITHOUT ANY VIDEO so cute!!!
I think what I like most about these videos is how kind you are to the workers and the chiefs.
Wow. Mike, this is so satisfying. You just put Manila on my bucketlist.
It's 1am and I'm looking at Chowking's menu rn so I can list down what i'm having for lunch later as an alternative
whaaaat $20!!? I feel like all of it can be my breakfast lunch snack dinner in a day HAHAHA
imma note the place, goin to Philippines this summer.
With your airfare and hotel stay, it will cost you more than $20!!!!
@@loveispatient0808 DUH
Wow...That looks really amazing....Next time I go to Micronesia, I'll fly to Manila from SFO for my first leg of journey, and stop there to dine at Red Lantern & then pick up my flight to Guam!
One thing I love about Mike’s videos - he always has such nice manners with everyone.
Probably one of my favorite episodes thus far. The food close ups are incredible! It was like a virtual magazine. My goodness, I wish I was there trying all of this elaborate food. Inexpensive...check. Gorgeous food....check. Everything being freaking delicious....check. Great company....check. Dim sum....check check. Bucket list of places for me to go..... sadly, no check there yet. Thanks for another awesome episode Mikey.
Nice video Mike, I feel so hungry right now
OMG! thanks for this video!!! I'm from the Philippines and I never knew RED LANTERN exists!!!!! I will definitely check the place out😊😊😊😊😊😊
I usually watch and move on to another video, but man! Today, I just can't help myself but to leave a comment!
Mike! You are the best food vlogger! you make foods 1000% better on your videos though they are really good but man, you are a very effective foodist or whatever you call it nowadays.
This was a delight for the eyes as well as making me hungry. Absolutely unique and this Chef is an artist also. This was an amazing adventure.
You’re right that chef is purely a genius,that food is sumptuous,I missed calamansi too,mabuhay ka❤️❤️❤️
My favorite food ever is dim sum... this looks like heaven💛
I love a place when the chef came personally to you. 😘
Mike when he’s a baby drinking milk, “This needs some hot oil with it”
The presentation is extremely genius. I agree, the most prettiest dimsum I've ever seen.
Salute to the chef 💪🏻 👨🍳
The chef was so happy when he saw chen eating his masterpieces and complimenting him... That is a very good chef!