48 Hours Eating ONLY Trader Joe's Food | BEST Trader Joe's Noodles EVER?!

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Mike Chen

Mike Chen

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I spent 48 hours eating exclusively from Trader Joe's and explored a variety of their products. Join me as I taste-test what could be the best noodles they EVER offered
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@robertnagy6125
@robertnagy6125 5 ай бұрын
When he says it's not bad, it's bad.😂😂😂
@lorit5046
@lorit5046 4 ай бұрын
I love how appreciative you are of the food, even when it's not your favorite. Very cool
@Mwoods2272
@Mwoods2272 5 ай бұрын
It cost so much to eat out nowadays, just go to Trader Joe's and pretend you got delivery.
@JP-js4gx
@JP-js4gx 5 ай бұрын
They make pretty decent fakeaways!
@casarespeter
@casarespeter 5 ай бұрын
Yes!!!
@IlDeimos
@IlDeimos 5 ай бұрын
Never been to trader joes, but frozen meals are actually expensive. It costing me less to order out, than it is making food at home.
@Endoken
@Endoken 5 ай бұрын
@@IlDeimos I know its been two days but just so you know most Trader Joes frozen meals are around ~$4-5, it's honestly kind of crazy.
@emmachua1660
@emmachua1660 4 ай бұрын
so true, their food hits the spot
@debbiebriscoe293
@debbiebriscoe293 5 ай бұрын
I wish we had Trader Joes in Australia, there’s so many different types of food there & that’s only what you showed us. AMAZING…. Thank you for sharing ❤❤❤
@roberto2568
@roberto2568 Ай бұрын
it depends on the country its in , in europe its called aldi
@debbiebriscoe293
@debbiebriscoe293 Ай бұрын
@ we have Aldi here but it’s nothing like Trader Joes
@meoweratormeows4198
@meoweratormeows4198 5 ай бұрын
I find that the tropical boba pearls taste great when paired with Arizona green tea with ginseng and honey. It tames down the sourness from the passion fruit and overall, a great boba drink! The sourness is very stark if paired with just water.
@zanec814
@zanec814 5 ай бұрын
Pair the corn ribs with the "everything but the elote" seasoning. So good.
@MrAlwaysRight
@MrAlwaysRight 5 ай бұрын
Nah don't do it, that taste like a pupu.
@86Kera
@86Kera 3 ай бұрын
That sounds good tbh
@Jjvvyt
@Jjvvyt Ай бұрын
There’s an everything but the elite seasoning???
@FeedTeeTee
@FeedTeeTee 5 ай бұрын
Can't go wrong with food from Trader Joe's! YUM!
@Cassie-bg3co
@Cassie-bg3co 5 ай бұрын
If Mikey says something is spicy, you can take that to the bank 😂
@cdubb4954
@cdubb4954 5 ай бұрын
We love Trader Joes - We eat the Japanese rice with bulgogi, galbi and pork belly. its so delicate in flavor that it pairs well with a more spiced entree.
@meoweratormeows4198
@meoweratormeows4198 5 ай бұрын
The Pad See Ew tastes so good with cut-up bird's eye chili in fish sauce. Yummmmmmm, I so need to get more! 🤤
@WhereBeansBeen
@WhereBeansBeen 5 ай бұрын
I work at Trader Joe's, and I 100% agree with your assessments 👍👍
@WhereBeansBeen
@WhereBeansBeen 5 ай бұрын
The mini shrimp buns were definitely disappointing. They need some pickled veg at least. And the chicken kaarage, I felt, is just as you described. I thought that this was a fabulous review, and as always, thank you for ALL of your content 🤗
@MikePhoTravelVlogs
@MikePhoTravelVlogs 5 ай бұрын
💯💯💯✅✅✅👍😀
@spiritedreviewexc
@spiritedreviewexc 5 ай бұрын
@@WhereBeansBeen Big Y (a local to me store) has something like a dill pickle medle of vedgies, it sounds like it would be good on it....I didn't mind the flavor though
@Melaniek1992
@Melaniek1992 5 ай бұрын
You have to try the frozen cacio e Pepe spaghetti. So good.
@hilo007
@hilo007 5 ай бұрын
Long time TJ customer and had 90% of what he reviewed. They are legit. 👍👍👍
@treytison1444
@treytison1444 5 ай бұрын
Mike will buy more groceries than I do in a month and say "This should last me the next day or two"
@Koji-888
@Koji-888 5 ай бұрын
Love Trader Joe’s. I understand to keep prices affordable it’s not easy. Sometimes there’s too much batter. Not enough filling. But the tastes are always good and exciting. Around the world tastes. ツ
@Ungermax7
@Ungermax7 5 ай бұрын
He literally loves everything. Most food channels actually are critical of things. It's frozen food, it can't be this good lol
@Shakodancer16
@Shakodancer16 5 ай бұрын
It honestly is that good. I was also skeptical then I tried a bunch and ohhh man
@mech9388
@mech9388 5 ай бұрын
It’s not, lol. Most of these items are okay at best. We keep them on hand in our freezer when we are in a pinch or stay in to party and know we won’t be able to drive anywhere. None of it is great.
@mariapizzaa
@mariapizzaa 5 ай бұрын
He didn't like everything in this vid though...
@thatcrazychick3108
@thatcrazychick3108 5 ай бұрын
I was just thinking if he's saying its good for frozen ready made meals or if its just really good in general. With that said, everything I buy fromTJs I genuinely love lol
@tammielee3476
@tammielee3476 5 ай бұрын
The seafood boil isn’t good. I just tried it and it’s bad.
@anseladams23
@anseladams23 5 ай бұрын
For the mushroom ravioli, trader joe's sells powdered truffle in the spice section. Lasts forever and would be great on those ravioli.
@lizacrochets98
@lizacrochets98 5 ай бұрын
I second this !!! 👌
@mariaelyssia8269
@mariaelyssia8269 5 ай бұрын
I feel like I can’t trust your reviews anymore because you say literally anything is mind blowing and delicious
@donaguuurl
@donaguuurl 5 ай бұрын
While his comments can seem like he’s over-sensationalizing, those items are actually good. I didn’t agree with his rating on the chicken karaage though, considering it came from the frozen section it’s impressive and tastes good
@ItsMe-zs3iy
@ItsMe-zs3iy 5 ай бұрын
No
@SuiGenerisAbbie
@SuiGenerisAbbie 5 ай бұрын
I agree but this channel is so popular, that Chen cannot afford to be a Hater alienator.
@SuiGenerisAbbie
@SuiGenerisAbbie 5 ай бұрын
You did not show how you cooked each and every thing, Mike.
@Cherylenne84
@Cherylenne84 5 ай бұрын
Trader joes actually got some good food. Not all but Def good my chef husband is picky and likes alot of it.and
@ladyjay1257
@ladyjay1257 5 ай бұрын
Can you put prices for next time
@ndb_1982
@ndb_1982 5 ай бұрын
He doesn't do that anymore.
@jweirdkid
@jweirdkid 4 ай бұрын
Wouldnt it fluctuate a bit depending on location?
@Replosioned
@Replosioned Ай бұрын
Exactly why ​@@jweirdkid
@hbrailsford8429
@hbrailsford8429 5 ай бұрын
I love Trader Joe's.
@texadonkey34
@texadonkey34 5 ай бұрын
Wow, I’m trying the seafood bowl for sure and the jalapeño won tons. Thanks for the dinner tips. Yum! 🍀👍🤠
@sinnocent6901
@sinnocent6901 5 ай бұрын
So absolutely everything you eat is great.
@cee_el
@cee_el 5 ай бұрын
That Japanese fried rice has Japanese ingredients but it’s not a fried rice that you will ever find in Japan 😅
@shinnybear4604
@shinnybear4604 5 ай бұрын
He definitely knows that LOL he's been so often. Soinds interesting tho
@niki420yuh
@niki420yuh 5 ай бұрын
Lol.. Mike eating vegetables and rice wondering why it taste light 😂😂 that’s the best
@sharonh2960
@sharonh2960 5 ай бұрын
I like to pair the Mushroom Ravioli with the frozen Mushroom Medley. I recommend it!
@shorteelan
@shorteelan 5 ай бұрын
All of their pastas hit!! The stuffed gnocchi is best in the air fryer.
@maggiez3677
@maggiez3677 3 ай бұрын
ooo i've never thought about trying that
@nancyd8031
@nancyd8031 5 ай бұрын
Trader Joe’s has some really good food. I agree with your review. 💯
@lokesh_biswas
@lokesh_biswas 5 ай бұрын
Whenever Mikey says "UMAMI", drink up.
@wed3k
@wed3k 5 ай бұрын
​@@tygerstripes3752 drink water, what do you think he was saying? 😂
@ndb_1982
@ndb_1982 5 ай бұрын
Straight up alcohol poisoning.
@emilywynstra
@emilywynstra 5 ай бұрын
Pad see ew is my fav Thai dish as well and sometimes it's hard to find a local place that makes it! Awesome to know there is a yummy version at Trader Joe's!!!
@HyangUn
@HyangUn 5 ай бұрын
It's not as good as he described it
@melimel2990
@melimel2990 5 ай бұрын
@@HyangUnClealry Trader Joe’s is paying him LOL
@HisforHaha
@HisforHaha 4 ай бұрын
@@HyangUnI agree! It wasn’t good at all. Still was able to finish it but I was shocked at how much he liked it. I was like it does NOT taste like pad see ew!
@bwabymafia
@bwabymafia 5 ай бұрын
I love your content, its just so chilled and relaxed.. a normal life like most of us.. would love to try some of these food one day
@bomptonkush757
@bomptonkush757 5 ай бұрын
the bubble waffles with nutella is my sons favorite! also need the pork soup dumplings!
@ladygreer9323
@ladygreer9323 5 ай бұрын
Hey Mike. I just moved by a Trader Joe's. I am definitely trying some of these dishes and Trader Joe's period. I've never been there. So I'm so ready for this journey. Enjoy, Happy Hump Day and 4th of July.. 🐞😋
@kandianderson1091
@kandianderson1091 5 ай бұрын
Mikey I don't comment often on any channel I buy the mango chutney always. I'm like you I love it!
@tammyosborn6199
@tammyosborn6199 5 ай бұрын
Sis 😊
@MikeyChenX
@MikeyChenX 5 ай бұрын
🙌
@tygerstripes3752
@tygerstripes3752 5 ай бұрын
@@timesh_ I had a good friend -- for card games, he would fix a block of cream cheese on a platter, pour chutney over it, and then surround it with Ritz crackers. It was *so* good!
@DvLnDsGyZ
@DvLnDsGyZ 5 ай бұрын
Mix the TJ artichoke dip with pasta!
@StephandTimTravel1
@StephandTimTravel1 5 ай бұрын
My bag of corn ribs were terrible half of the corn ribs. Didn’t even have corn on them but the ones that did it was pretty good.
@racheljones1187
@racheljones1187 5 ай бұрын
I didn’t like them but adult daughters do
@juliebabin
@juliebabin 3 ай бұрын
You are very good at describing food.
@porcu12345
@porcu12345 2 ай бұрын
So good that he has said the same 5 words over and over for his entire KZbin career
@mmmrice
@mmmrice 5 ай бұрын
"Flakey fluffy scallon pancake that Joe could've ever traded for " plss 😭😭
@AkaRedFallen
@AkaRedFallen 5 ай бұрын
Trader joe's does have a Fresh Garlic bread, in the fresh bread section, garlic butter is on the bread. It's in a plastic bag with a brown bag over it, best with melted cheese, highly recommend with the cheese put on 2 minutes before completion.
@heelhook79
@heelhook79 5 ай бұрын
I feel like TJs ripped that off from Costco. Costco sells a 2 pack of it and suddenly I started seeing it at TJs. I get mine at TJs now because I'm there way more often than Costco.
@brian.2023
@brian.2023 5 ай бұрын
I wish we had a Trader Joe's in Brisbane Australia. We have nothing like the variety of foods you do.
@connies_slice_of_life
@connies_slice_of_life 5 ай бұрын
Yessss perfect timing because I now live close to a Trader Joe’s 😂
@jackepik2835
@jackepik2835 5 ай бұрын
I love how ppl still think frozen stuff is yucky. At least here in germany, most frozen meals are really good, especially the frozen fruits and veggies are even better than fresh one cuz they retain almost all of their vitamins and nutrition for a long period of time
@gwynaethatwood-pettit6498
@gwynaethatwood-pettit6498 5 ай бұрын
Not nearly as good in America.
@jaymiedepace7773
@jaymiedepace7773 5 ай бұрын
I live in Germany, and I feel the food here is below average especially frozen food. Just my opinion😬
@n.c.467
@n.c.467 5 ай бұрын
LOVE YA ❤️!!!!
@Nomadic.A
@Nomadic.A 5 ай бұрын
The beefless bulgogi is my new obsession. I may have just bought 4 boxes.
@RR-fn6dm
@RR-fn6dm Ай бұрын
Oh I will have to try that! Yum
@TLS2005
@TLS2005 5 ай бұрын
the indian spinach is really good
@MaskedRiderChris
@MaskedRiderChris 5 ай бұрын
TJ's pretty consistently makes really, really good stuff and this reminds me of how I need to get over to my local TJ's next chance I get.
@Cprestegard
@Cprestegard 5 ай бұрын
The jalapeño wontons go really well we sweet Thai chili sauce!!
@gwynaethatwood-pettit6498
@gwynaethatwood-pettit6498 5 ай бұрын
you can’t go wrong with the frozen pastas they are all from Italy and have really decent ingredients.
@ginnygustafson4324
@ginnygustafson4324 5 ай бұрын
Have had the spinach artichoke dip and love it.
@jennifercaires3771
@jennifercaires3771 5 ай бұрын
We love putting the beef bulgogi in the scallion pancakes and making a wrap (with some sriracha mayo)
@jadehom8067
@jadehom8067 5 ай бұрын
Great spread...all the food looked amazingly delicious....til we eat again ❤
@kn3765
@kn3765 5 ай бұрын
We always stock up on the Jalapeno and Cream Cheese Wontons. They are so good!
@rubyt9324
@rubyt9324 27 күн бұрын
OMG Mike, you made me so hungry! You are convincing for sure.
@Lil_princess962
@Lil_princess962 5 ай бұрын
You know what, I was thinking about going to trader joe's for some time now. as soon as I get some money together, I'm going there! 😁😁😁
@TBee03
@TBee03 5 ай бұрын
I've been eyeing the spinach artichoke... time to try!
@aimeepaterson4423
@aimeepaterson4423 5 ай бұрын
Really LOVE WATCHING YOU EAT & REVIEW FOOD. I SO MISS TRADER JOE'S.😍
@ashleybreckheimer1387
@ashleybreckheimer1387 5 ай бұрын
I love TABASCO. I'm an 80s child 🧡💛
@mklqueen12
@mklqueen12 5 ай бұрын
try the french onion soup form trader joes it is one of the best things I have had from there! make sure to make it in the oven as it doesnt heat well in the microwave imo.
@Laserfiree
@Laserfiree 5 ай бұрын
Try every single pasta from there Mikey!
@gailsfoodandstuff
@gailsfoodandstuff 5 ай бұрын
at 5:26 that seafood “boil” looked really good.
@weem7
@weem7 5 ай бұрын
Trader Joe's was wise to come to you
@ricecakejohnson
@ricecakejohnson 5 ай бұрын
Trader Joes, come open a location here in Pensacola, FL!!!
@michaelwest9311
@michaelwest9311 5 ай бұрын
Thumbs Up and a Costco would be nice.
@jf6395
@jf6395 5 ай бұрын
tilapia delicious , really??? you are so nice
@belaglushkina
@belaglushkina 5 ай бұрын
it is the worst fish
@akabill79
@akabill79 5 ай бұрын
Oh love the TJ vids! But gives me Covid flashbacks when you were in Seattle locked down
@CassandraMcewen
@CassandraMcewen 5 ай бұрын
Super excited
@TebiCr
@TebiCr 5 ай бұрын
Never heard of Trader Joe's before but I can see there is some really good food based on the look and your reactions 👌🏻, thanks for sharing Mikey
@TaviaShadowstar11
@TaviaShadowstar11 5 ай бұрын
I dip the jalapeño wontons in the TJs sweet chili sauce. It’s a pretty basic sauce but so yummy.
@evaswirlz
@evaswirlz 5 ай бұрын
I've been a Mikey fan for about a decade. He does 2 things, make food look really damn good and then makes everyone else go get the food which makes it harder to find. 😭
@Darkchibimoon
@Darkchibimoon 5 ай бұрын
Welp. It's officially about time to make a TJs run😅 looks great!
@MK-oq5vr
@MK-oq5vr 5 ай бұрын
What’s with the strange hand rubbing each time you eat something 😂
@TheHHIPPO
@TheHHIPPO 5 ай бұрын
Seal getting a treat 😂😂
@divab63
@divab63 5 ай бұрын
Laughing because we had a TJs Indian dinner tonight. Lamb Vindaloo, Chicken Tikka Masala (didn’t have any more Spicy Chicken Vindaloo in the freezer 😂), samosas, and garlic naan. One of my favorite TJ meals.
@DanielleSS97
@DanielleSS97 5 ай бұрын
Every time Mike rubs his hands together, take a shot
@brittlink
@brittlink 5 ай бұрын
Alcohol poisoning 😂
@iNegroTv
@iNegroTv 5 ай бұрын
Try this with "Umami" 😂
@bar4804
@bar4804 5 ай бұрын
@@iNegroTv Uhhh MAZING
@haikuhsu
@haikuhsu 5 ай бұрын
Put the chicken karaage (or any friend chicken product) on the bubble waffles for a quick and easy version of chicken and waffles!!
@kankeydoo
@kankeydoo 5 ай бұрын
I actually tried the tjs pad see ew the other day & i was SHOCKED at how good it was! I need to pick some more up asap!
@jpark28
@jpark28 5 ай бұрын
How much was it?
@kankeydoo
@kankeydoo 5 ай бұрын
@@jpark28 less than $4! Keep in mind, its quite a small portion but i had some sliced beef that i grilled up with it & it made a great lunch without paying $15+ for takeout lol
@LoyaFrostwind
@LoyaFrostwind 2 ай бұрын
The scallion pancakes are pretty much the same ones you can buy from Ranch 99. The artichoke dip is great with tortilla chips or a baguette.
@jonathankhanh8840
@jonathankhanh8840 5 ай бұрын
The Buffalo Style Chicken Poppers i feel like could use more filling, otherwise the spice level i like
@obitavora7478
@obitavora7478 2 ай бұрын
there is no way these are that good
@nikip9161
@nikip9161 5 ай бұрын
❤TraderJoe's
@MrsDonnaMalone
@MrsDonnaMalone 5 ай бұрын
Bubble waffles are my favorite, I get it made fresh in GB Wis and I loveee it!!!❤
@RichD2024
@RichD2024 5 ай бұрын
Dude, how many stomachs do you have? 😂
@serious_filip522
@serious_filip522 5 ай бұрын
You never link your recipes in the description 😂
@dbirlhante2006
@dbirlhante2006 5 ай бұрын
That's because he got it from trader Joe's that's why he doesn't post the recipes
@MikePhoTravelVlogs
@MikePhoTravelVlogs 5 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂 FR
@kevin4994
@kevin4994 5 ай бұрын
@@dbirlhante2006he said he was going to post his crab rangoon recipe in the description and didn’t
@deadzio
@deadzio 5 ай бұрын
He is the guy....eating for solid 48 hours.
@hunterswebb8742
@hunterswebb8742 5 ай бұрын
Trader Joe's he doesn't have the recipe!!???Duhhh!!!
@86Kera
@86Kera 3 ай бұрын
Idky I love grocery store hauls and tries. Maybe bc I get new ideas about items I would never pick up.
@jason89988
@jason89988 2 ай бұрын
He’s auditioning for Trader Joe’s sponsorship!
@Colversan718
@Colversan718 4 ай бұрын
My favorite is the Gyoza, Shrimp tempura, vege tempura, ice cream, Greek Spiral pastry, Frozen swordfish. Not everything is good. But I stock up on my favorites
@Htxari
@Htxari 2 ай бұрын
trader joe’s next to ross??? crzy work!!
@phoschnizzle826
@phoschnizzle826 5 ай бұрын
Yeah, tried that karage once, but won't get it again. Most was like a savory donut without much meat.
@scottcui8087
@scottcui8087 5 ай бұрын
Worst thing I had at TJ
@AllisonFields-s7m
@AllisonFields-s7m 5 ай бұрын
I love those jalapeño wontons!
@debilei1078
@debilei1078 5 ай бұрын
Their other pancakes is better; more vegetables, crunchier, but a touch smaller. Worth it.
@CassandraMcewen
@CassandraMcewen 2 ай бұрын
So awesome
@newfee1967
@newfee1967 5 ай бұрын
.My favorite green is gailan 😋😋😋
@robinsommerhauser-sz1jh
@robinsommerhauser-sz1jh 5 ай бұрын
Bubble waffles are delicious!
@isagoldfield7393
@isagoldfield7393 5 ай бұрын
We ♥️ TJ! Run 🏃‍♀️ to TJ’s & get those Mike’s approved foods before it’s gone & sold out💥😊✨
@tiffanymac1162
@tiffanymac1162 5 ай бұрын
Hi if you go back get the horchata ice cream and get the yuzu kusho.
@leslieguild
@leslieguild 4 ай бұрын
it's your fault I'm now addicted to TJ's cream cheese jalapeno wontons, lol
@Lancet711
@Lancet711 5 ай бұрын
The one essential condiment: their tartar sauce. No brand out there can touch it.
@CinHotlanta
@CinHotlanta 4 ай бұрын
I have been hitting that vindaloo hard, I'm going to always have some of that on hand for the occasional craving
@goddesst
@goddesst 5 ай бұрын
I love their Indian food meals
@kerryanne28
@kerryanne28 5 ай бұрын
I wish TJ were in the UK!
@Robert-uq5ew
@Robert-uq5ew 5 ай бұрын
Sponsored by Trader Joe's 🤑🤑🤑
@winros
@winros Ай бұрын
I'm on my Way to Trader Joe's right now.I hope it's good...if not I'm coming after you!😊
@SydneyKong
@SydneyKong 5 ай бұрын
I wanna try the Trader Joe’s seafood boil sooo baddd
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