BACON PYRAMID! All You Can Eat DIM SUM Buffet in Manila Philippines

แชร์
ฝัง
  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 มิ.ย. 2024
  • I'm back in the Philippines and for my first day in Manila, the best way to start off my morning is to eat at a Dim Sum Buffet! The chef at the Red Lantern is quite a genius by coming up with some of the craziest dim sum dishes. Like the truffle dumplings, shrimp and mango fried rice paper roll, and the pyramid pork!
    #dimsum #allyoucaneat #manila
    Location:
    ✧ Red Lantern
    bit.ly/2TFFbyz
    **MORE EXCLUSIVE Content on Instagram**
    ✩ instagr.am/Mikexingchen
    ➔ Get tickets to the best show on earth!!! bit.ly/2gu7REI
    ✸ Strictly Dumpling T-Shirts HERE: bit.ly/2IVM2ts
    ➣ Subscribe for MORE videos about food! bit.ly/1hsxh41
    ➣ Subscribe to our COOKING Channel! bit.ly/2vz2UPT
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    ★↓FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA!↓★
    Facebook Show Page: / strictlydumpling
    Facebook Mike Fan Page: / mikeychenx
    Personal Instagram: instagr.am/Mikexingchen
    Twitter: / mikexingchen
    Twitch: / mikexchen
    ◈ Equipment I use for filming◈ :
    Sony RX100 Mark V: go.magik.ly/ml/cgc5/
    PANASONIC LUMIX G85: go.magik.ly/ml/cgcd/
    Wide Angle Lens: go.magik.ly/ml/cgck/
    Camera Mic: go.magik.ly/ml/cgcn/
    Camera Lights: go.magik.ly/ml/cgcq/
    Handheld Audio Recorder: go.magik.ly/ml/cgcr/
    Tripod: go.magik.ly/ml/cgcu/
    Drone: go.magik.ly/ml/cgcx/
    My Favorite Cookware!
    wok/pan amzn.to/2f5G0up
    Also this pan amzn.to/2f5Qnyi
    Pressure pan amzn.to/2wJIS7u
    Nonstick pot amzn.to/2wHRgq1
    -------------------------------------
    ✉ Send stuff to our P.O. Box!
    Mike Chen
    P.O. Box 610
    Middletown, NY 10940
    -------------------------------------
    ♫ Music from: Epidemic Sound
    www.epidemicsound.com

ความคิดเห็น • 2.4K

  • @strictlydumpling
    @strictlydumpling  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1392

    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!

    • @danny19283
      @danny19283 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Strictly Dumpling dad i love u

    • @parichaychopra9847
      @parichaychopra9847 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I like the way u added matcha in the end 😂😂

    • @rosetteflores1291
      @rosetteflores1291 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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!!!

    • @user-ys2iv8qh5b
      @user-ys2iv8qh5b 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      ☹️🧐

    • @cassidymack
      @cassidymack 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      when was this filmed?

  • @StevesBirds972
    @StevesBirds972 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3399

    “It’s just like a girl, very gentle, sweet and filled with cream” -Mikey Chen 2019

    • @2PandaMama
      @2PandaMama 5 ปีที่แล้ว +188

      I love how this was subtle. I felt insta sexy 🥰😅💁🏻‍♀️👀

    • @ChrisFlores16
      @ChrisFlores16 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      LMAO

    • @iLikePotato3s
      @iLikePotato3s 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      😂😂😂😂

    • @spartan1507
      @spartan1507 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      11:32

    • @somdutt6303
      @somdutt6303 5 ปีที่แล้ว +145

      @@2PandaMama idk if you should feel sexy when he says "filled with cream"

  • @BiltmoreGhost
    @BiltmoreGhost 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1323

    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!!!

    • @iBcPirate
      @iBcPirate 5 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      For real! I absolutely loved the chef's modesty, it really made the video more enjoyable.

    • @1492grasshopper
      @1492grasshopper 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@iBcPirate I agree! I was smiling the whole time after that. lol

    • @pinoypapapizza
      @pinoypapapizza 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Proud to be....Penoy!!!!

    • @hollyh7924
      @hollyh7924 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Yes modesty is becoming on anyone. It is a very attractive trait.

    •  5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      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!

  • @jenell73
    @jenell73 5 ปีที่แล้ว +679

    This resto looks world-class. The presentation is like something from Food Wars

    • @fhiasco
      @fhiasco 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      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.

    • @viviencostuna2368
      @viviencostuna2368 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Exactly what I thought. Hahahha food wars foods

    • @Fit2PlayGames
      @Fit2PlayGames 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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.

    • @suned3128
      @suned3128 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

    • @jenell73
      @jenell73 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Fit2PlayGames I know. But to have something that looks like fantasy but is actually reality is a big compliment. The Chef is truly amazing

  • @trust852
    @trust852 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1403

    mike : "when you come here get this"
    me : *_laughs in broke_*

    • @Cj-tg3ms
      @Cj-tg3ms 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      It’s $20

    • @trust852
      @trust852 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @@Cj-tg3ms plus the ticket cost to there and back

    • @creature9000
      @creature9000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      @@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

    • @CapucineNighly
      @CapucineNighly 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@Cj-tg3ms Affordable to some, but like the others said.. For the locals that is pretty steep, only for special occasions.

    • @keime5241
      @keime5241 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So me

  • @evalord9482
    @evalord9482 5 ปีที่แล้ว +266

    Man, if there was a runway for food presentation, your episode today would win ! No joke.. the chef of this restaurant is a genius!

  • @letitiatsunami3749
    @letitiatsunami3749 5 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    The mushroom bun shaped like a mushroom AND the "carrots" looked wonderful. So creative.

  • @ministryand3fs885
    @ministryand3fs885 5 ปีที่แล้ว +259

    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!!

    • @Ragnarlothbroook
      @Ragnarlothbroook 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did you really pay 20$ for all the food there?

    • @ministryand3fs885
      @ministryand3fs885 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Mr Gon it's P 1088/person with taxes... thats pretty much $20

    • @ministryand3fs885
      @ministryand3fs885 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      But please dont forget that there were certain things he specifically mentioned were not part of the unlimited dimsum.

    • @Jiji-ws8zb
      @Jiji-ws8zb 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rio the MadHater I think its in manila

    • @ministryand3fs885
      @ministryand3fs885 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rio the MadHater Solaire Hotel...

  • @christinamyers5750
    @christinamyers5750 5 ปีที่แล้ว +196

    Awwwww the chef really did spoil you. That was so sweet☺️☺️

    • @emmacarns8845
      @emmacarns8845 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I love when the chef comes to see him sometimes! It’s a nice surprise

    • @shevahauser1780
      @shevahauser1780 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He seemed so nice!

  • @wincongaming2576
    @wincongaming2576 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    oh boy the chefs face when you called him a genius i just couldnt help myself from smiling he was so happy

  • @jaehaspels9607
    @jaehaspels9607 5 ปีที่แล้ว +366

    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.

    • @spicybeantofu
      @spicybeantofu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That doesnt help at all. Still yuck lol like extra yuck.

    • @poi9314
      @poi9314 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@spicybeantofu i still find chicken feet delicious especially chicken intestines

    • @amristar736
      @amristar736 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chicken feet, ewww

    • @alisayxu
      @alisayxu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@spicybeantofu have you ever eaten it?? chicken feet is literally so delicious

    • @alisayxu
      @alisayxu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@amristar736 i feel bad for u ur missing out

  • @FugueStated
    @FugueStated 5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    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.

  • @Mskaytee
    @Mskaytee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +324

    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! 🙌🏽🤣🤣

  • @luckycharm9409
    @luckycharm9409 5 ปีที่แล้ว +410

    I feel like if I go back to Philippines for vacation, I’ll just tour all the restaurants that Mike Chen went 😂

    • @johnokamoto6762
      @johnokamoto6762 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Me at a travel agency: I'd like to book the Mikey Chen food tour of : list off the Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan....................

    • @miniwolfang9563
      @miniwolfang9563 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same. I always go straight to the province from Manila. But next time I totally want to visit some of Mike's food adventures.

    • @user-gq5yc3kh4i
      @user-gq5yc3kh4i 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mike Chen? I think you meant Jackie Chen

    • @valevictorianxx
      @valevictorianxx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ill be your tour guide hahah. Im always around manila even though my house is 3 hours away from this city

    • @drooplepup
      @drooplepup 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @tc4071
    @tc4071 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Chef is too cute! Very sweet of him! The mushroom and carrot is genius 🥕 🍄

  • @glennradin1416
    @glennradin1416 5 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Mike is checking the menu like a teacher is checking the best student at school!!!!

  • @MAOG02
    @MAOG02 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I'm a Filipino and I don't even know about this! Thank you, Mike! I'll definitely try this out!

  • @bruddafudda1193
    @bruddafudda1193 5 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    I love the Philippines. I love dim sum. Online looking at airfares to Manila just to go to this buffet. This is torture!

    • @FrancesAnneFong
      @FrancesAnneFong 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Robert Wise have you booked already?

    • @rumblefish9
      @rumblefish9 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      And then the next day do the Spiral Buffet. You leave the PH 10 pounds heavier lol

  • @DDdjm
    @DDdjm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    9:27 Oh my god that mushroom bun and carrot something looks like food presentation for gods

    • @AceBambam
      @AceBambam 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i wonder what the dirt was made of?

    • @jenell73
      @jenell73 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AceBambam brown rice

    • @AceBambam
      @AceBambam 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jenell73 thanks

  • @berenicesanchez5828
    @berenicesanchez5828 5 ปีที่แล้ว +267

    Suddenly my cheese stick doesn’t look so good... everything looks delish.

    • @betternowbesttomorrow
      @betternowbesttomorrow 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahahaha.

    • @nurse499
      @nurse499 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I know! I just ate some cocoa puffs and feel like a loser!

  • @JustAnAverageUser
    @JustAnAverageUser 5 ปีที่แล้ว +473

    Alright. Gotta find some dimsum at 1130pm right now.

    • @phuoitrinh1
      @phuoitrinh1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lol u just wrote the same thing! Great minds think the same! 😄

    • @yagamisanlse
      @yagamisanlse 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Shui choon in SG

    • @Shortjascha
      @Shortjascha 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      7:30 in the morning I'm on my way

    • @rosaliecrawford1841
      @rosaliecrawford1841 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Loll 11:15pm here and I’m googling dim sum 😩😩

  • @ryulord23
    @ryulord23 5 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    that pyramid of pork is something ive never seen before, just awesome, i would demolish that dish.. omfg..

  • @kirbymarchbarcena
    @kirbymarchbarcena 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    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.

  • @shivalishankersharma1562
    @shivalishankersharma1562 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    That black truffle and shrimp dumpling looks like art with its perfectly merged black and white colours and them perfect pleats !

  • @samlagrimas5039
    @samlagrimas5039 5 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    I always end up drooling when I watch a Strictly Dumpling food video.

    • @eggsnspam
      @eggsnspam 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I feel like I gained 20lb just watching him eat.

  • @xavierlim7448
    @xavierlim7448 5 ปีที่แล้ว +385

    Tip: Do not watch this at 2 am without dinner. Your vids are great btw!!

    • @hijiriyukari
      @hijiriyukari 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Regrets where made
      and I'm hungry

    • @Ks3N
      @Ks3N 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      too late already ordering some dumplings

    • @mrzerian11
      @mrzerian11 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Always have food in front of these videos xD

    • @nadtz
      @nadtz 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've been binging on food videos instead of eating... Mistakes were made.

    • @lamtran7147
      @lamtran7147 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Eating instant noodles at midnight and trying to make it taste like dumplings :))

  • @clarisedayao5432
    @clarisedayao5432 5 ปีที่แล้ว +268

    You’re supposed to mix the soy sauce, calamansi & hot chili 🌶 oil together for your dipping sauce.

    • @lilsunshine7265
      @lilsunshine7265 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      So citrus, soy, chili sauce? Sounds delicious!!!!

    • @epnava1
      @epnava1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bomb!!!

    • @joshuavista9282
      @joshuavista9282 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yaaaas if you do that you will make a heaven sauce

    • @MsKi-ui1jv
      @MsKi-ui1jv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yessss~~ love that combo! My fave dipping sauce 😍

    • @romiierome6583
      @romiierome6583 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds like a pooftas mix

  • @babelette
    @babelette 5 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    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. 😋

  • @pats.1011
    @pats.1011 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    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 ❤

  • @shynjk7
    @shynjk7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    All you can eat dim sum?
    Now you've caught my interest

  • @hsiaomei09
    @hsiaomei09 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    listen, just the deco, the ambiance, the presentation is to die for ..imagine the price ,, after covid, i am going straight.

  • @Beul8677
    @Beul8677 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Best Dimsum Video and how can you beat that Bacon Pyramid!!! Brilliant 👍🇵🇭 can’t wait!

  • @nishitaiyengar
    @nishitaiyengar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +203

    *I WAS **_JUST_** REFRESHING YOUR CHANNEL MIKEY! This is such an amazing coincidence!*

    • @strictlydumpling
      @strictlydumpling  5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Def Yoongi no coincidence, that was some destiny refresh 😉

    • @blackseoulite
      @blackseoulite 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m up watching this at 5 am xD

    • @blackseoulite
      @blackseoulite 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      4:54 to be exact 😂

  • @cassidyf.7674
    @cassidyf.7674 5 ปีที่แล้ว +197

    I can’t believe all of that amazing food for about $20!!!

    • @Nil_Sama
      @Nil_Sama 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      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 😍😍😍

    • @namiiii6255
      @namiiii6255 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Here in the Philippines the worth $20 is equvalent to 100$

    • @Wayeseh
      @Wayeseh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      $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

    • @shichilaofa
      @shichilaofa 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Wayeseh because average Filipino is poor. Me in the middle-upper class my allowance is 20$ per day

  • @johnpangan4723
    @johnpangan4723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's 2021 here in Canada. Just binged watch your Philippine's episodes because I miss my home country so much. Thank you Mikey!

  • @pastasoo
    @pastasoo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I'm really glad to see this channel getting the success it does. Mike is the perfect gem with his wholesome and corny personality.

  • @titaniumfeather5000
    @titaniumfeather5000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    Nobody:
    Mike Chen:
    Chef: You want pyramids?!

    • @GLVN17
      @GLVN17 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Nicson Flores
      Chef: We got’em!

    • @julia5459
      @julia5459 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nobody:
      Pewdiepie: You want pyramids!?!?

    • @ripkaylizzle2170
      @ripkaylizzle2170 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @nicson flores I laughed way harder than I should have 😂

    • @jhinfps2377
      @jhinfps2377 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      the food is still relevant G**dmit

    • @fingerpickinggood2711
      @fingerpickinggood2711 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chef: Say no more!

  • @MyCatsToldMe2
    @MyCatsToldMe2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love how you’re always respectful to the different cultures, foods, and chefs. I’ve seen other vlogers who were pretty rude.
    When it’s something you don’t care for, you’re quiet about it and don’t cause a scene.

  • @cresdc8481
    @cresdc8481 5 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Chinese: *whatever called stir fried noodles*
    Filipinos: *pancit*

  • @derek320
    @derek320 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love how humble the chef is!

  • @Hennessysc
    @Hennessysc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    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

  • @corazonazultw
    @corazonazultw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This is INSANE. I will go to Manila this July. This is definitely on the top of my list.

  • @reneepulido4048
    @reneepulido4048 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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 👍🏼🇵🇭

  • @emma.kathleen
    @emma.kathleen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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!!❤️❤️

  • @chikkachinijohannady
    @chikkachinijohannady 5 ปีที่แล้ว +476

    Chicken Feet in the Philippines are called Adidas. Not Joking 😂

    • @ichbinalienated5108
      @ichbinalienated5108 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      chikkachinijohannady .....absolutely true 😃😃😃

    • @marcjosephconstantino3940
      @marcjosephconstantino3940 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Tell me about betamax and helmet 😂😂😂

    • @donneone
      @donneone 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      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.

    • @marcjosephconstantino3940
      @marcjosephconstantino3940 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@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.

    • @donneone
      @donneone 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@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.

  • @TheFomads
    @TheFomads 5 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Philippines! I've never been before but the food from there looks so amazing!!!
    I can't believe I haven't gone yet!

    • @tojifushiguro7144
      @tojifushiguro7144 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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

    • @HeadlessChickenTO
      @HeadlessChickenTO 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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!

  • @amandawillis9144
    @amandawillis9144 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The words that made me fall in love with Mikey Chen- "You combined my favorite things... Food, history, and mystery!"

  • @bunbun25055
    @bunbun25055 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    O.O!!! Holy crap! Only $20?! And you get all you can eat dim sum?! You have the most awesome job!

  • @anubhavsinhq7726
    @anubhavsinhq7726 5 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    I am an indian.. and 20 bucks for this experience is very reasonable..wish I could eat there

    • @likeafallenangel4208
      @likeafallenangel4208 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@allenoccena9528 for rich people its nothing but for poor people like me its 2 week pocket money 🤐

    • @SachinSharma-lq5xv
      @SachinSharma-lq5xv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@allenoccena9528 Well then you clearly need to stop thinking.

    • @uthrapriya7030
      @uthrapriya7030 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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.

    • @FoodLoop
      @FoodLoop 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is so true. Good value for Indians 🇮🇳

  • @yurikuki
    @yurikuki 5 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    Was about to sleep, then I saw this notification pop up. Now I'm hungry.
    Much love from the Philippines Mikey!

  • @franciscachuela9699
    @franciscachuela9699 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I didn't know that you're here, I'm a big fan of yours! 😢 Hope to see you personally Mike 😭

  • @stelljun18
    @stelljun18 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Red Lantern in Solaire! Goddamn, I suddenly craved for some all you can eat dimsum! 😋

  • @mayignacio8928
    @mayignacio8928 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    That mushroom buns and carrots though ❤

  • @JasmineSwaggie
    @JasmineSwaggie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I love hot oil mixed with soy sauce + calamansi. The best sauce for dimsum ❤

    • @stevenng6277
      @stevenng6277 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jasmine De Leon chili oil

  • @ilduce4721
    @ilduce4721 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Okay, I'm going to Manila in October. I'll definatly go hahah

  • @YouloveMikeHawk6969
    @YouloveMikeHawk6969 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how much mike flatters the chefs! He’s so respectful

  • @jaquearceo
    @jaquearceo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The Chef was so nice and kind that I’m just loving him !!! Also all the food looks insane delicious!!! Just amazing 💕

  • @rexx5164
    @rexx5164 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    13:10 “Get the pyramid of pork if you love pork or archeology”. Another classic Mikeyism. 👍🏻

  • @Nj1498
    @Nj1498 5 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Mike goes to buffet.
    Proceeds to order everything on the menu that's not on the buffet.
    😂

  • @cacaf8989
    @cacaf8989 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    i bet mikey chen is the kind of guy to eat and watch his own video at the same time

  • @dshevack1
    @dshevack1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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.

  • @dawnjal
    @dawnjal 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    If Mike needs any travel companions I will apply. He is living his best life for sure. 🤤🤤🤤

  • @renpuckett7316
    @renpuckett7316 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The chef’s face when Mikey calls him a Genius makes me just smile,

  • @ButterflyScarlet
    @ButterflyScarlet 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Having Mike must be amazing for a chef's self esteem, he's like a one man cheer-leading squad

  • @scotts333
    @scotts333 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    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! ❤️

  • @sorgialfalan6512
    @sorgialfalan6512 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I love dim sum. I love all you can eat buffet. All you can eat dim sum for 20 bucks? I'm ecstatic!

  • @DaVidcruz-zh3zh
    @DaVidcruz-zh3zh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    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

  • @saint8639
    @saint8639 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    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.

    • @loveispatient0808
      @loveispatient0808 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      With your airfare and hotel stay, it will cost you more than $20!!!!

    • @kyupified2440
      @kyupified2440 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@loveispatient0808 DUH

  • @natalie589
    @natalie589 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    That is my DREAM buffet!
    Love your vids!

  • @case6322
    @case6322 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This is exactly what I needed to go with my breakfast! Thanks Mike!

  • @dakevie4590
    @dakevie4590 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Mike when he’s a baby drinking milk, “This needs some hot oil with it”

  • @holyshieet
    @holyshieet 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow. Mike, this is so satisfying. You just put Manila on my bucketlist.

  • @sydnellapratt8486
    @sydnellapratt8486 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    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

  • @nitelite666
    @nitelite666 5 ปีที่แล้ว +249

    20 bux? Couldnt even get a drink for that here in Norway 😭

    • @doro5027
      @doro5027 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      nitelite666 then move

    • @momkatmax
      @momkatmax 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tell me about it!

    • @lawrencebautista1
      @lawrencebautista1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      The USD to PHP conversion had been weak recently. So USD 20 is considered pretty expensive now for a casual restaurant in Manila.

    • @siri2316
      @siri2316 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Could get a drink in Norway. One and a half cocktail actually🙃

    • @jackc3899
      @jackc3899 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      When I was in Norway it was £17 for 1 pint of lager

  • @DemonDragon000
    @DemonDragon000 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think what I like most about these videos is how kind you are to the workers and the chiefs.

  • @clairhall3486
    @clairhall3486 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love dim sum so much and I love watching you eat it even more. Thank you!

  • @lewdperson6258
    @lewdperson6258 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    why do i like the chefs voice so much?

  • @paulson2008
    @paulson2008 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    please make it 1 hr of buffet episode, none can beat you in buffet review 😍❤️

  • @cornflake6877
    @cornflake6877 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One thing I love about Mike’s videos - he always has such nice manners with everyone.

  • @lifestyleabroadbysaljannah7238
    @lifestyleabroadbysaljannah7238 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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 🇵🇭.

  • @nguyenhuy1237
    @nguyenhuy1237 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Nice video Mike, I feel so hungry right now

  • @annabusson4518
    @annabusson4518 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Just what I need on a Sunday happy st Patrick's day to you all 💚🇮🇪💚🇮🇪💚🇮🇪

  • @TheTribalFcknChief
    @TheTribalFcknChief 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So far, this is one of my favorite videos you have ever uploaded.
    Well, the pyramid shaped pork belly is ridiculous and look really really good.

  • @megszyvdwalt554
    @megszyvdwalt554 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The chef charimatic was amazing and his pride is well deserved your presentation mike is always charming thank you for the knowledge i will carry with me for my future travels

  • @itsJessalyn
    @itsJessalyn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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

  • @Chel96valentine
    @Chel96valentine 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yeay! New video from Mikey.. Love from Malaysia

  • @kingmetalphace
    @kingmetalphace 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Literally the best channel on TH-cam. Keep up the great work Mike.

  • @Atmosphere99
    @Atmosphere99 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My favorite food ever is dim sum... this looks like heaven💛

  • @higlite36
    @higlite36 5 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Seriously....a pork belly PYRAMID?? There could be nothing better!!!

    • @TheRatedOniChannel
      @TheRatedOniChannel 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is the true building of ancient kings

    • @deryndetemple8517
      @deryndetemple8517 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @drewhentrup8588
    @drewhentrup8588 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I’ve been waiting for you to come back!!🇵🇭

  • @bongpantangco9130
    @bongpantangco9130 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks so good

  • @joevergara1433
    @joevergara1433 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing array of dim sum dishes!!!! YUM!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @truongadad
    @truongadad 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This dim sum looks so good! How in the world do you stay in shape after eating so much???

  • @nazeersamaan9697
    @nazeersamaan9697 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Man great video as always...
    And the chef......he is soooooooo awesome
    Greetings 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @shayisbored
    @shayisbored 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Totally gonna go there this weekend. Thanks Mike!

  • @HungryTrashPanda
    @HungryTrashPanda 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. Wowwww. This is incredible.

  • @cherilaigo9475
    @cherilaigo9475 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    OMG! thanks for this video!!! I'm from the Philippines and I never knew RED LANTERN exists!!!!! I will definitely check the place out😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @thetrustysidekick3013
    @thetrustysidekick3013 5 ปีที่แล้ว +461

    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.

    • @Hungry_Hufflepuff_
      @Hungry_Hufflepuff_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @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?!

    • @janen1120
      @janen1120 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      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

    • @beatricelim7969
      @beatricelim7969 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      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.

    • @Alvyrre
      @Alvyrre 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@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 :)

    • @hinata6757
      @hinata6757 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      We can only afford meal for about $10 per day (2-3) persons, if you're rich then you're lucky then

  • @nadinehoogenboezem4798
    @nadinehoogenboezem4798 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It looks so good

  • @jem5252
    @jem5252 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an amazing video and food experience! Incredible! So happy you got to experience it!