$5 vs $272 Biryani! MOST EXPENSIVE Biryani in THE WORLD

[@ihniwiad]

that expensive biryani looked so beautiful... UNTIL the gold was just thrown all over it. It's beyond unnecessary, it actually took away from it's beauty.

[@elfsong713]

I think it's so that rich Arabs can have something to do with all their extra money.

[@Nearnface]

ikr. I don't even think that edible gold has flavor.

[@justindai8401]

If your gonna use edible gold at least dont put it on every single piece of meat there

[@frankmacleod2565]

Agreed. Take the gold on the side, in a take-out bag

[@rashidhasanrafi]

agreed

[@BenHughes_WA]

Edible gold is probably the dumbest thing I’ve ever seen. And that guy just came out and slapped it on like fake American cheese 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@Deira854]

Las vegas invented it

[@brokeish]

Cause it’s $5 bucks for all that then they inflate the price $250 and use $25 worth of food lol

[@pamela7300]

Totally agree with All y’all!! Looks ruined when that is on there!!! My cones and rods!?!?😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@Birdbike719]

a way for them to overcharge for no good reason.

[@amarbinay6654]

@@brokeish if think this ridiculous then come to India try $150 10pcs of 24carat gold wrapped sweets

[@nonfatalfonso]

edible gold has to be the dumbest thing ever

[@patscorner7015]

Not to yakuza

[@MoriMe1]

Anyone can buy the edible gold sheets. They aren’t that expensive. These restaurants use it to inflate their prices. It’s ridiculous how much.

[@julia5459]

And the fact that it doesn’t have any taste…

[@sonofaquack6987]

@@julia5459 I’d rather them taste like nothing than metal

[@Sweatcheck69]

The whole idea of putting gold leaf on a regular food dish is a scam and to extort money from the customer because they cost only $15 to $20

[@FangGuard]

And honestly it doesn't look more appetizing with the gold... For me its more appetizing without the gold

[@woldrau777]

But the rubes keep paying for it

[@FRUSA590]

I will never get the edible gold, seems pointless

[@IronFist080]

At this point stick edible gold to anything and sell it for 200$ or something lol

[@mediamessy]

The point is that it's pointless. It's opulent just for the sake of being fancy and different as far as I know. A lot of people enjoy that.

[@dasaini]

It’s for the Instagram post then no one cares smh

[@melonwatermelonnn]

The real question is, how you doing Charlie Sheen?

[@D0ctorLeon]

I personally think it just looks way less appetizing this way to be honest

[@destroyerj]

Sorry Mike. That was a VERY sloppy gold covering, it should have been carefully brushed on with a basting brush. It totally ruined the appearance of the dish for me. They could have left off the gold leaf and just let you enjoy the food.

[@philthycoder]

It should just never be applied, no matter how meticulous the application is. It costs them pennies for that much leaf and they probably tack on $100 to the bill for it. And it looks like hell to boot, always.

[@bugsysboy21]

You're a very unintelligent, pompous man who lacks any sort of critical thinking.

[@bobsun111]

​@@philthycoder😂 I'm sorry. I've never found anything so welcome. Don't know how to do it and it's only a couple of times we're all ready but you need to play some games and I know when you put on audio.

[@bobsun111]

17:55

[@philthycoder]

@@bobsun111 Is there an english translation for that comment? I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about

[@ryanhiggins8869]

I love how everyone around you is either looking into the camera or just honestly enjoying the food and don’t give a flying funtime

[@jonzel472]

A flying funtime..? Cursing isn't bad.

[@AHylianWarrior]

@@jonzel472 It's not so much that they don't think it's bad as it is they're trying to avoid getting put into the spam comments folder. This channel seems like the type to have a swear filter on it

[@fareshesham8135]

Finally someone who shows the other side of dubai food, everyone knows the glamorous places in dubai but rarely do they show this side of it, good job Mike 👌🏼

[@MaskedRiderChris]

I agree, that waiter's presentation was totally lacking in laying down that gold sheeting. Not my speed at all; I'd rather go to the small place that serves awesome food for dirt cheap with love and passion, but that's just me, of course. It's wonderful that you have Miss Christine to share all this with, now, because if I recall, she has as hearty an appetite as you do? Lucky man!

[@misssavagexo4250]

A5

[@Patterrz]

The food on the last dish looked awesome without the Gold!

[@skylarkessler9805]

I don't get the point of the gold leaf. Just hides the food and inflates the price. Still looks tasty, though I think I'd prefer the $5 one.

[@kwaaaa]

You hit the nail on the head. Part of high end dining is not just taste, it is visuals and experience. You have to sell the percieved value to somebody who is paying over 200 dollars for a plate of food.

[@yuvalgabay1023]

Its pretty putting 5$ papers on your food

[@ghostofgarycoleman5251]

It's for weird people who like to feel important

[@amarbinay6654]

@@ghostofgarycoleman5251 Cuz u know that's from Dubai also exist in India

[@amarbinay6654]

@@yuvalgabay1023 come to India 24carat gold sweets

[@franktb]

I'm super glad you went all around Karama and Bur Dubai because there are so many places like what you went to that are very affordable that isn't shown often. Everyone knows the glitzy things about dubai its very refreshing to see you show the normal people places that I often go to.

[@laceysammy]

I’ll take the $5 plate…the $276 plate doesn’t look good because of the gold. It looks like aluminum foil but in gold color.

[@mikeus69]

Quite right

[@BestMMORPG2017-games]

Same. The $5 bucket of biryani looked amazing.

[@bigdaddigaming]

Edible gold leaf isn't really that expensive, you can get 30 leaves for about $16,

[@brokeish]

and they still up charge $150

[@ghostofgarycoleman5251]

I prefer less heavy metals in my food

[@SilvaDreams]

@@ghostofgarycoleman5251 It just passes right through you. Guess you've never had Goldschlager?

[@ghostofgarycoleman5251]

@@SilvaDreams Fireball tastes just as good if not better and you don't have to pay extra for the flakes. Goldschlager is for dweebs who think it's cool to have flavorless gold flakes in their drink to feel special or hip. It doesn't get any flavor from the gold.

[@amarbinay6654]

Maybe but in India we have some rich life and exquisite 24carat Indian foods

[@lulubell31]

That platter feeds a lot of people, I think it's nice for a special occasion. Plus the ingredients like saffron and pomegranate are top tier. I'd say worth it!! They way he slapped that gold on there wasn't very impressive though.

[@Brooke_-qe3je]

Putting gold on something doesn’t alter the taste..just makes you pay more

[@sadeekali5294]

Mike and biryani my two most favorite things In the world

[@barbarajohnson9050]

Heaven in the mouth! Biriyani has so so many spices in it. I will try some the next time I go to a big city . But that gold covered biriyani is over top!!! Thank you Mike!

[@amarbinay6654]

Yup overloaded masalas which we don't know what it taste individually but work together for explosive comfort tasting

[@thedarkemissary]

I was telling my chef the other day that if management really wanted a bunch of pretentious dishes on the menu to fabricate a "luxury" dining experience, why not just cover everything in gold leaf. Easy. That Dubai restaurant obviously doesn't understand the sarcasm.

[@nishthagupta1357]

I love Mikey's enthusiasm towards it

[@williammadray7818]

I can't take it anymore. Mike Chen is one of the only food review channel subscriptions I have that will make me hungry and I GOTTA GET SOMETHING TO EAT.

[@nukembear2345]

The difference is for 270 you get 50 dollars worth of food and 15 dollars worth of edible gold foil! What a bargain! But I guess it's for the experience!

[@RommyTobinson]

Loving these latest vlogs.Good work

[@stormingnorman4317]

The gold leaf is absolutely pointless

[@mutated__donkey5840]

It drives the price up. Without it could probably be around 50

[@B69420]

Just an extra information- The biriyani from SS biriyani is not the only tamil biriyani. It's one of the many. The SS biriyani is a Chennai style biriyani made with Basmati rice. In the south,(Madurai. Where I'm originally from) biriyani is made from a rice called 'Seeraga Samba' in which the size of the rice is smaller and its packed with flavours. There are also other varieties of biriyani available around Tamilnadu. You should definitely visit Tamilnadu(especially Madurai the food capital) once!!

[@ngatiramona]

Rather than gold, I'd love a ton of bone marrow, shaved truffle and The real Avengers actors to share it with me. 🥰😘 Great meals Mikey!

[@YugendranN]

That $5 biriyani would taste much better than the expensive gold covered white rice.

[@mutated__donkey5840]

I love how everyone just stares at you what the restaurants 😂

[@bukkeadnoi2377]

*OK!! 👍 😍 I really appreciate how neatly you eat. This show is so satisfying to watch!!*

[@govind.g3543]

Everytime mike has a tendency to adjust the camera even though its positioned perfectly placed..I think its become a natural reflex

[@annnoble7739]

I said same thing soooo long ago and he said that he was adjusting the lighting button

[@jeremyjohnson4766]

the gold leaf cost at most 85 dollars per 500 sheets i counted 18 so gold adds very little cost to the meal

[@aznamoon1111]

I don’t know why, but I was nervous about the leftovers…whether you would get to finish it or not 🤣

[@walk_alone710]

Even me..😅😅😅 when someone order huge pile of food, first thing comes in mind. Will they be able to finish that up??

[@mystichallows340]

Maybe he gives it to camera crew or something

[@aznamoon1111]

Yep, super glad to hear Mikey say at the end that he would be enjoying the leftovers the next day lol 😆.

[@Killer128_TF]

I think the Biryani plate looked so amazing right before the gold went in. Agreed with you, it is just and stravaganza item in Dubai but sad to see all that gold turned into poop at the end of it all ---LOL. Wonder if they will sell the plate without the gold or allow you to take the gold home with you instead, it looks like a feast for the palet.

[@namanpreetkaur1404]

Indian food: Complex yet harmonious symphony 😍. Yes a perfect description, Mikey Love from India🇮🇳

[@Natu1016]

The combination sauce and yogurt with biryani is perfect

[@fr0zn303]

Mike visisting local kitchens arround the world are the best Videos of his. Love this one. In my opinion its more enjoyable to Watch then the expensives buffets and stuff

[@ianz3771]

Gold wrapped anything 🤢

[@haitolawrence5986]

So tacky.

[@IronFist080]

Buy a dollar worth icecream stick some gold 200$

[@espc8414]

If I ever order that Briyani plate I would tell them to excuse the edible gold

[@yokkradsanaoh3963]

Love the way you enjoy your food 👍🏽 Awesome content 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@ifrahnaaz4290]

Its crazy how I have gotten so used to mikey's reviews that I don't seem to like watching any other food vloggers for long.

[@MegaSmiley]

That last dish was looking so good until the needless and haphazardly applied gold foil

[@AnunnakiStarbeing]

The biryani at 9:22 looks so good, I can practically smell it lol.

[@Yen7o7]

I watch your shows every day Mike!! ♥️

[@GraceLieu]

Haha I thought $272 was expensive for the dish, but when Mike mentioned there is a $1000 gold sundae in New York, the $272 for a huge platter of biryani doesn't seem that bad 😂😂

[@VannieEats]

The biryani looks amazing! Would love to try it😍 edible gold is pretty pointless in my opinion doesn’t taste like anything but you pay so much for it 🥲

[@amarbinay6654]

This Also exist in India tho and Indian will explain benefits of eating gold also need some fanciness and status

[@hseojeon]

leech! stop trying to get viewers by commenting on everyone's videos

[@Nastynxss]

that's what I was going to say. they can keep the gold and knock $100 off the price.

[@amarbinay6654]

@@Nastynxss c'mon man u should know what is the common fanciness in Dubai

[@Nastynxss]

@@amarbinay6654 If you want to pay extra for things be my guest.

[@oyesss85]

I liked the look of the biryani before the gold

[@shay4705]

I think the gold makes everything looks so nasty. I just don't get it.

[@ghostofgarycoleman5251]

It's for weird people who think they're important

[@cassandra2609]

hey mate how do you get your strictly dumpling jumpers its winter in oz i want one :) my favorite channel

[@ashhh_]

I get hungry everytime i watch you eat. 😖😩

[@lilugirl101]

As a Tamil myself, I’m so happy you tried Tamil style biryani 😁 put a huge smile on my face 💕

[@serenalove1]

Nothing better than eating and watching a strictly dumpling video at the same time!

[@TheeGaoSter]

I just had my very first taste of Indian cuisine the other day. I tried biriyani and curry. I have to say Indian cuisine is my new fav. Wow!

[@Widdom1]

No meal is worth that much money. Period.

[@ghostofgarycoleman5251]

Idk a nice thick wagyu steak might be

[@ahmadpasha90]

I like your videos 🙂🙂" Your, roti eating style is unique... 🙂😂😂"

[@kp4185]

Soooo loving seeing you abroad again!! Missed this!

[@BobTheHilkin710]

Yo yo yo another mike chen vid alright lets get it oh yes!

[@reggieb247]

Sorry Mike. I know it's for content but anything with edible gold puts me off. There's absolutely no reason to put gold on food. All that food isn't worth $276 in my opinion.

[@toualee1430]

The plating was awesome until they ruined it with edible gold. 🤦‍♂️

[@destroyerj]

Not to mention the VERY hap-hazard way the gold leaf was applied.

[@ruthviksai6147]

Nothing can beat Hyderabadi biryani 😋

[@missusruin]

I think gold foil on food can be pretty when used as a highlight, but I gotta agree with folks here that they were just slapping that shit on like kraft singles lol.

[@annwatrous1289]

Mike I love your videos. Do you know restaurants that serve gluten free meals

[@tamjeanell]

Gluten free?!? Mike is not going to remember those details...since he eats everything!

[@vedaprakashsingha5536]

14:59 Saffron spice costs around 7$/g that even in India idk how much imported will cost

[@93atri]

Best of Dubai for Indian and Pakistani Cuisine !!

[@ladygreer9323]

Hey Mike.. One thing I like Abt different cultures is the 🍚. It definitely has a different flavor than American 🍚. But enjoy. The spread looks good.. ❤️🐞

[@zabeerrashid8148]

Who would like to see Mikey eat biryani with chopsticks

[@biskoot5163]

In india, even $5 biryani is too expensive for us 😂

[@stephanienorris8911]

Everything you try looks yummy. I wish you would go to Tunisia my boyfriend lives there and the food looks wonderful.

[@James-miller]

How do they pack it up for you to take home do you get to keep the platter it’s not worth the money unless you splitting the bill in which case it’s not really that expensive

[@MobSquad4209]

Looked so good until they covered it with gold leaf and ruined it for me. I’ve got no desire to eat gold.

[@zaidmoges374]

The mistake I will not make is seeing these dishes as simple when compared to the Depth of FLAVOR.😍😋 I need to find a place in my neighborhood that makes Biryani today! Cheers!!! One complaint... Usually, when they have some GLAM-Expensive dish, like a super expensive pizza or whatever... there are really expensive ingredients added (like caviar or truffle..). Nothing "extras" on this dish, the food itself stands on its own... looking Fabulously delicious. Slapping on the gold sheets didn't take it to the next level for me. I guess, I was expecting some kind of OH-LA-LA art with the gold. Food that is made 5star level should not apologize for their prices when they are truly worth it. Cheers again!!

[@awwal8451]

Hi Mikey I love your videos I've recently been rewatching your scary story time videos on your second channel please bring them back I like watching them so much

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

Awesome job Mikey.

[@davidoldham7476]

Was the hotpot really100 ml of water that is only 3.4 ounces.... Gold covered food is not exquisite, more like gaudy and/or gauche.

[@pratulagarwal6503]

Mike thanks for making my life better you're sooooo awwssooommeee 😭🧡

[@jacksonreboot9471]

Dubai “Worth It” edition featuring Mike Chen. Too bad Adam isn’t there.

[@pratikshah3665]

Hybradad 🤣😂 u made my day mike... 🤣

[@VerhoevenSimon]

To be honest I think I'd prefer a small, cozy place over the expensive place.

[@Unknown-zc5dn]

@6:07 the man nodded I nodded back and was like sup😭

[@abudabi1995]

LOVE U MIKEY

[@AlmaWadeCrymsm]

I want to buy your hot pot deal but I can't use the spicey one and wish there was another flavored broth like you see. But I would love to try the tomatoe one

[@unwelcomegreetings7873]

you can get the tomato one only

[@AlmaWadeCrymsm]

@@unwelcomegreetings7873 yeah but it seems weird when normally you have two different broths. Guess I can learn how to make the other I'm thinking of but just not sure how

[@DeeptiGautamMBBS]

Someone need to teach mikey the original way to eat roti and curry by hands 😋

[@sunilvishwakarma1420]

next we are eating food plated with most expensive NFT's

[@UmairIftikhar776]

Jitni eyes is bndy ki vlog bnaty time khuli yahn mn subha itni eyes khol k time dekhta hun k kahein late too nii gya 😆😆😆😆🧐

[@treytison1444]

Last dish looked good until they covered it in tasteless metal wrapper.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Thank you for the video!

[@BevBee]

Serious question: does it come “out” gold too?

[@gemmgemm511]

It does!!!!

[@mikeus69]

😂

[@fdterritory]

I woulda smacked that dude the second he got out the gold leaf. No sir, I do not want a side of tasteless metal with me food, thanks.

[@sarahdidla9497]

18:01 he said “hybradad” instead of Hyderabad XD cute little slip up

[@jenniferb585]

Ignoring the gold leaf debate, i am dying to know what the yellow tear drop shapes are! The two things I suspect they could be are saffron soaked boiled eggs, cut in half or mangos still in the peel. They don't exactly look like either (some look like they came out of a mold, but that could be the lighting) but i'm at a loss.

[@madhurimajakkamsetty6209]

Most probably, they're boiled eggs slightly stir fried in oil and turmeric powder, then cut into half.

[@jrjulien5016]

Gold doesn't make food luxurious or extravagant. It makes it look gawdy

[@HEYMANFOODREVIEWS]

Biryani is my absolute least favourite Pakistani dish BUT I had one in Dubai called Pak Liyari. If you’re ever in the area try it Mike, it’s amazing!!!

[@Deira854]

Biryani is Indian dish, but yes eaten in pakistan

[@ifrahnaaz4290]

It's both Indian and Pakistani dish as it was brought by Mughals to the Indian subcontinent.

[@Deira854]

@@ifrahnaaz4290 The biryani brought to India was not even the same biryani as today. The current biryani is totally Indian with Indian spices, invented in the kitchens of Nawabs of Hyderabad

[@WellISaidIt]

@@Deira854 I'm sure the "Indian" spices are no different to "Pakistani" spices.

[@Deira854]

@@WellISaidIt They are. Because South India is spice country where everyone imports from around the world, even Pakistanis were importing spice from India before Imran khan banned the trade.

[@LadyLakeMusic]

Such an interesting dish! Not sure I would be into the gold but it does look pretty. Loved all the combinations!

[@johnwick5310]

Hey Mike, have you tried the Jollibee in Plano Tx? Just wondering if it stack up against the others you have been to.

[@donnamanitu8673]

I just ordered the Hot Pot kit and if Mikey Chen vouches for it I know it's a winner. I have loved using my Raycon earbuds and wouldn't of ordered them if Mikey hadn't reviewed them.

[@elofave3860]

Can you buy for me to please

[@maryh-w8647]

Mickey you never kept us updated with the progress of your restaurants. Did you abandon the idea?

[@WilliamKShank]

Everything looked DELICIOUS! 😋 Safe Journey! CHOLULA!!!

[@madmex2k]

I love that 1st dish, mostly because if I didn't know better, I would think you are in a mom and pop Mexican restaurant, eating carnero soup and tortillas! I love how the bread looks like something I would make at home as well as the soup.

[@Zillygoober3]

Wow the 5 dollar bucket, more than for one person or food for 2 days haha

[@baekksong3970]

18:00 HYBERDAD LMAOOO

[@sna24k22]

5:35 that's a good bite 🤤