$6 HOTPOT vs. $250 HOTPOT in Singapore | BEST Hotpot Deal EVER!

[@inspirit4550]

the first hotpot place is the go to for (broke) students in singapore like me! super grateful for their affordable set meals and glad you featured them, they deserve more business haha

[@madisonevans7950]

Is it as good as it looks?? The quality looks incredible for how cheap it is. Also hope your studies go well and that you eat lots of good food! Feed yo brain

[@aaastooges]

They alr got alot of business lmao

[@MaskedRiderChris]

I think that the first hot pot place is more up my alley not only for price, but for also the lack of time limit (unless I missed that part somehow). Thank you for sharing so many wonderful food adventures with us on the regular, Mike!

[@jasontungjw]

Having ate at the first hotpot place countless times I can say you can sit there for as long as you want lol. Shilifang is available in most shopping malls in SG and they are always long queue.

[@JR-zi9vj]

@Jason Tung man id love to travel to asia and just go on like a month long food quest per country i visit

[@elizabethsmith7224]

​@@JR-zi9vjSame,as a southerner I would be so into that seafood soup base.

[@brunolima7402]

$6 for all that tasty food seems to be insane value. Thanks for the video, Mike.

[@niveyoga3242]

Eon'r forget the stuffef animal

[@Yuhabahhablast]

wholesome

[@platesoftate7152]

Not only did the hot pot look great but loved the look of the freshly squeezed orange juice machine! Such a great convenient option.

[@avelovesJesus]

I have been subscribed for 3 years… there is nothing I love more than all your Hot pot videos.. what another amazing video!

[@BAILEYWOODWORKS]

Mikey! Just got Hot Pot for the first time, SO GOOD! thanks for the inspiration! It was a little intimidating at first, but server was very patient. Such a good time for out 29th wedding anniversary!

[@SavannahVu1985]

Me too! I have never tried hot pot until I watched this channel so me and my hubby went out last night and had hot pot for the first time for our anniversary and I am not disappointed at all! Loved it!

[@BAILEYWOODWORKS]

@@SavannahVu1985 congratulations!

[@sarahann4007]

Mikey I have watched you for YEARS (like probably close to 8 or I don’t even know….before you were big, haha!). I was in your neck of the woods in Flushing a couple weeks ago and told my parents we had to go to Hot Pot! They were hesitant but loved it! My Dad was so lost at the sauce station but grateful when the waitress made him a sauce. I loved my short time in Flushing (we stayed there after a flight in from LaGuardia prior to boarding a cruise the next morning in Manhattan. My Dad is retired and I joke that he is my travel agent. When he informed me we were staying in Flushing and that as usual, I was responsible for finding all our food places I told him I had been preparing for a Flushing visit for years thanks to your channel! I just wish I had been there longer but I’m sure we will be back. It is fun to be able to teach your parents new things and bring them new experiences as an adult and I am grateful for doing it together 😊

[@sarahann4007]

Oh and I was in heaven for almost two weeks having Congee for breakfast at both the hotel in Flushing and on the cruise ship. I saw a few people do double takes seeing a white girl excited about her congee but I think it needs to be normalized 😆 I hate oatmeal and love Congee!

[@briezzy365]

The cage is amazing! It’s not just for not losing the ingredients but most things should only be cooked quickly, so that helps with control.

[@andreamassey3398]

That expensive one was really worth it and so was the cheap one. Both are beautiful places to eat.

[@haonaobrowncow]

Hi Mike, glad you’re loving the food in Singapore! Just to clarify that the tea is called Da Hong Pao2 (Big Red Robe) and not Da Hong Pao4 (Big Red Cannon)

[@sophiaisabelle027]

Singapore is known for being luxurious from top to bottom, and I guess hotpot meals are no different. Mikey Chen is always excellent with his food recommendations and new places to discover abroad. His talent is something that deserves all the credit.

[@keonxd8918]

You can find bad places too, but its very uncommon

[@JMGaming32]

Would love just a normal day in the life or just a city vlog of Singapore

[@sarahhunt5534]

He has other channels for that!

[@EPang3300]

The Shi Li Fang Hotpot is actually a company my grandfather used to work for. Now he's not working since his leg has some pain. My family will often go eat that hotpot.

[@pookiesmamma]

One of our Chinese exchange students made us hot pot and it was life changing, especially for my sinuses.

[@Tnaz01]

I dont know if you'll see this but there's a pretty good hotpot spot in Northpoint too! It is called Yi Qian Ling Yi Ye. Very affordable and actually pretty decent variety. I think the variety's bigger than shi li fang and shabu. The best part there is their ice cream. They have rotating flavours each day but so far every flavour i've tried is great. Their Mala and chilli oil is spicier than shi li fang's too:) They even have Xiao Long baos! and tons of other stuff. I do recommend the chicken and mala soup base if you ever plan to give it a try! Best to go in the afternoon or early evening:)

[@aaastooges]

Is this true cos their google reviews v bad sia

[@Tnaz01]

@@aaastooges Ive been there like more than 5 times la, its actually pretty good for the price u pay:) But i saw the other reviews also i guess it can be on n off la bahaha

[@aaastooges]

@@Tnaz01 ok i go try soon. Pray wont laosai

[@Tnaz01]

@@aaastooges HAHAHAHAAHAHA no la trust me its not bad!!! but the ordering leychey, u need to use wechat those kind so weird. Try the chicken broth:) If u dont like i treat you next time ezpz

[@crystal2484]

My family went to the first hotpot place for dinner once, we ordered the set because it was confusing. They served a lot and then realised that a lot of the dishes were a la carte from the table behind us. We still have no idea which were from the set and which were not. I don't think we saw any $6/SGD8 deal but then we have not gone during lunch.

[@ayo3850]

the $8.8 deal is only for lunchtime, the normal $9+ sets are available any time

[@crystal2484]

@@ayo3850 Don't think they gave us any $9+ set, we ordered a family set for 3-4 pax if not wrong.

[@唐伯虎點蚊香-p2k]

Damn Bro! love the way you eating now! You finally live because you wanna eat, not eat because you wanna survive!

[@haroldallaberg6359]

how the hell does this guy still have a functional gallbladder

[@MusicHavenSG]

Wifey and I just had the Shi Li Fang Value set yesterday at the Kinex outlet across from my home, thanks to you! But forgot about the stuffed toy haha. And at this time where December always rains, this is a great choice! Would recommend Mala Level 1 as your first broth, and the Pork Bone Soup as your 2nd to complement it. On a whole though, it's a lot more fun and satisfying to dine a hot pot as a group.

[@rhymejin5901]

The first hotpot place ShiLiFang, is one of the affordable hotpot place in Singapore! Great for solo hotpot if you are craving! The soup was pretty good too especially considering the price!

[@cats6278]

When u go to Shi li fang to eat, u should ALWAYS order the tomato soup it’s a must it’s so good!

[@madguitaristz]

There’s a place I used to frequent called Lelepot in Tiong Bahru in Singapore that does a hotpot buffet with a laksa broth. Mike if you love laksa, you will adore that buffet! 😂

[@jackiejenkins4078]

I hope the area where I live develops enough where we can have places like these! That first hotpot place was awsome! 😃😋

[@cheryllim7728]

There’s sooooo many hotpot places in Singapore you have to try :) Tongxinruyi at boat quay is one of my favourites (there’s only one outlet in Singapore) Beauty in the pot (multiple outlets in Singapore) is great too City hotpot (tanjong Pagar / raffles place) - personal hotpot

[@jenjoy3215]

I’d be stuffed eating that hot pot lunch.

[@kanyewest315]

this dude knows how to EAT

[@Soliyah]

I would happily pay $15 for that $6 hotpot and I'm cheap af

[@Toadsss]

I really enjoy this Singapore series

[@brianvuong97]

Mikey Chen is a grown ass man and all he ever talks about are stuffed animals lol

[@brockly4443]

You videos have gotten so good over the last year. The music layered into the food shots is so spot on.

[@BritterbugGaming]

I Love Your Hotpot Videos, Can You Do More? They Make My Mouth Water!!!

[@nat3816]

The first hotpot (Shi Li Fang) has chains everywhere in Singapore. I often visit the one at harbourfront near my place. It’s one of those value hotpot places in Singapore.

[@naggieeats168]

I prefer hotpot since the food dont get burnt over korean bbq (love this also).

[@vuongn1344]

If I had a dollar for every hot pot video you made, I could send the staff on multiple cruises considering they have to clean up your mess.

[@poppyk5779]

OMG I love those OJ machines too! (Yes, I counted the number of oranges in one cup. Really good value!)

[@TheBestFoodieShow]

The hotpot videos give me life, and I never even had hotpot before. 😂

[@yyyyyang]

Congratulations Mikey!

[@lauraautry6992]

I get so hungry watching Mikes videos..it all looks so delicious 😋🤗

[@darakwhitson3933]

Same

[@BeeBee-nx9zi]

I can't stop watching the singapore food series! Can't wait for the next one! 😋👍

[@dipity2281]

Mike, you should try out 小龙坎 (xiao long kan)! They have several outlets in Singapore and their mala is pretty good. Tai Er also serves good Chinese Sauerkraut Fish!!

[@callen0892]

Watching this video as I eat my chilis left over... This looks better than my honey chipotle chicken crispers 😂😂

[@jeffrains9569]

It must be good. "It's getting too steamy," LOL looks fantastic though!

[@anelecarey9144]

Finally got to try Korean BBQ last month. Hotpot is the next item on my list of must tries!

[@skadood]

Hey Bear Face 🐻

[@pivotomega]

You look dead tired bro.. I don’t think that sponsorship helping you.

[@SquishyBauBau]

I got AG1 for my dad who works a lot and after 3 days he feels better than normal becasue of the drinks, he's more energetic and less tired in the day.

[@sandrapereda1764]

I love the way you say amazing after you taste something AmAAAzing😂😂😂🤭🤭🤭

[@KingDennisJensen]

That seafood tower is a work of art.

[@iMehhED]

Mike!! There is a japanese place in the first mall called omoté that you definitely have to try!!!

[@lealeaj3662]

Gotta love how excited you got over that free stuffed animal!!!

[@creativevids1831]

going go Singapore next month can't wait thanks for all the greats places will definitely try them out

[@ashm7925]

Thanks for sharing! Makes me want to visit Singapore!

[@bunns420]

After 5+ years of being a subscriber and lover of mike chen, i never thought id say id be tired of his videos. Every video is the same nowadays. Sometimes i feel like im watching the same video from a few days ago, but nope, its new lol. Do the same thing, say the same thing, eat the same thing. Do you even care about making good content anymore or is it just a routine now to pay for you and your "wife's" life style? 🙄

[@viledanew]

You never eat the same thing ? Man you are lucky

[@Liz52482]

Yup. They are so repetitive now. Nothing but hot pot, ramen, and expensive buffets. His other channel is the same thing too. And all food is described the same in every video: amazing, tender, juicy, fatty meat, nummy, umami.

[@jose_t0.0t]

I've noticed that ever since he announced he was Dating someone, he goes more for the "Fancy" things... I just hope it's not another one of those situations where they let their spouse change them because they wanna live a "Rich" lifestyle

[@proudtobeme92]

Aren't all the creators like THIS......????

[@jayneepeters56]

Just move on

[@niveyoga3242]

The stuffed animal alone is worth 6 dollars, the first one is insane!

[@AtlantisAng]

Greaat to have coma across this video! My friends and I hadn wanted to try Coucou when it first opened but completely forgotten about it until I walked passed it a few days earler. That price for 2 hours, and diluted sauerkraut soup, eek!

[@khimkhim1572]

Oh, hotpot is 1 of my favorite ❤

[@christinatso2375]

HI MICKY I JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU ALL YOUR FOOD IS LOOOOKS GOOD..AN IF I ORDERED FROM THE RESTURANT JUST LIKE YOU I CANT FINISH IT . WELL ENJOYED IT.

[@arnbirni]

Like your travel/eating videos a lot My personally about traveling is food, it is culture, have been to more than 60 counties Greetings from Iceland

[@Froliczxc]

Mike with his leftover doggiebags and money saving tips at the end of the video is peak Asian mom vibes and I'm here for it

[@joshjones718]

"leftover doggiebags" and "asian" should never be used in the same sentence

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

Awesome job Mikey

[@armchairwomanmao2922]

You know the place is serious when bibs are provided. ✌️

[@MrAlan0806]

Would love to see more teppanyakki restaurants ! Love your videos !

[@virtualtour4u]

I am suprised that the $6 looks really tasty! Great video Mike

[@68hoffman]

i took a drink every time mikey said "oh ...thats good" ..lol..

[@johnwinnerdz1]

I went to restaurant that had hot pots and bbqs but not on every table . it created a sense of specialty and reduced liability . 3 , 5 or 7 courses meals or la carte or certain days a buffet places are usually better quality and better clientele.

[@johnwinnerdz1]

Mikey do you have a hollow leg? lol How can you eat that much?

[@crakr1137]

Love the show but just a general question.... What do you do with all the extra food? I know you sample a lot but do you share or bring people with you or invite others there to join or take food. Just curious....

[@MexicanAmericanPhilippines]

Would like to see more regional foods from Singapore. Everything has been Japanese,Korean and Chinese in Singapore 😂

[@avrinrose5457]

Ungrateful

[@avrinrose5457]

If you want to watch regional Singapore food, go watch another video. We don't need toxic people here

[@avrinrose5457]

They have many Chinese people in Singapore. So, what do you expect?

[@MexicanAmericanPhilippines]

@@avrinrose5457 Has nothing to do with ungrateful. I’ve been following for a while and it’s become the same routine just hitting the tourist areas. I like his older content where he goes deeper into the country. You have your opinions and what?

[@oerg]

How long is Mike staying in Singapore?

[@beckyjackson7755]

Both look delicious! A hot pot place opened in Marion, Iowa. Cannot wait to try the hot pot. I've tried the sushi and it was delicious.

[@TheLoeungs]

its hot pot time!!! looks awesome!!! 🤤🤤😄

[@IcyAsh]

If you like beef, there’s a hotpot place that specialises only in beef called Chaoniu Hot Pot. Has different cuts of beef available and I enjoyed it.

[@bakkwa8705]

I ❤ Shi Li Fang . Good value and delicious 😋 I have a collection of soft toys and cups from them .

[@xBabyGlRL]

Try Zhonghua Steamboat at Beach Road! Rlyyyy affordable & yummy steamboat buffet! Comes with a grill too so you can bbq while having hotpot

[@MrJAILERZ]

You got me hooked on hot pot. Thank you.

[@anarchyangelo]

Love a good Hotpot🤟🏼

[@ChinaDollTravels]

I’m going to hot pot 🍲 tomorrow after watching this makes me more excited to eat it

[@MadiBendy]

that second hotpot place had a novel instead of a menu 😂

[@theasianbeanify]

Ayeeee mike! Been a big fan keep it up!

[@wildones185]

the private room is more for occasions as its really pricy and it has its own karaoke . really good for occasions

[@traceymars]

The hotpot in my city costs about $30-50 person USD. Seeing a $6 hotpot is unreal.

[@janel9468]

Seems like Shi Li Fang is pretty good! Been wanting to try but guess I should. You can consider trying ChaoNiu Hot Pot too. They specialise in chaoshan cuisine hotpot, all parts of beef here. It's a regular craving I have when the rainy season comes.

[@shy3102]

Hi Mike! I am a Singaporean and have my fair share of hotpot! I would commend you Paradise Hotpot at Compass One .

[@onceyouwheeinyoucantwheeout]

1st place is affordable for a daily meal while the 2nd place is like once in a lifetime lol

[@taskuku]

went to Singapore this summer and absolutely loved the country and the food what i really wanted to try and didn't know where to go have it is laksa T_T

[@owoe_flower]

as a singaporean honestly just about any hawker centre sells laksa lol, and in my experience there isnt really much of a quality difference where you get it from either. my personal preference is to get the thicker noodles. the dish traditionally includes cockles, which can be quite fishy to those that aren't used to it, but you can always request for yours to be made without it. shame that you didn't get to try it tho, hopefully you would have a chance to do so in the future.

[@griddycheese]

Any singaporean food you will find in hawker centres

[@bangbang9ergang524]

Great video. Went to my firet hotpot, and i was kinda lost. Lol. Watching videos on how to tackle it again. I messed up and just dumped everything in there then ate it like a giant soup. Things got over cooked and mushy.

[@SavannahVu1985]

Lol we have all been there! I did that accidentally last night at dinner. The waitress had to tell me not to put everything in at once because she saw how mushy my veggies were 😂. But after that, eating it slowly and dipping ingredients one by one made it SO enjoyable. Give it another go, you’ll love it ❤

[@colinbrown3170]

You've been to so many wonderful places , in son many beautiful lands . There has been delicious food, and great friends. That's living the dream.

[@caitlin5898]

“It’s one of my favourite dishes” I don’t think you understand what favourite means if you say it multiple times in each upload mike

[@chickendodol6121]

for a foodie i guess he likes a bit of everything

[@SavannahVu1985]

He has travelled to over 30 countries and endless cities from each of those countries, after trying hundreds of dishes, there is bound to be MANY dishes you like/love over so many others. He is a foodie, what do you expect?

[@caitlin5898]

@@SavannahVu1985 you just said a whole bunch of words

[@SavannahVu1985]

@@caitlin5898 yes I did, and I stand by those ‘words’ too.

[@heller196]

@Savannah .P. Vu don't think about it, they can't read more than two sentences. It make their brain go owie

[@jasonschlencker8108]

Great vid Mikey! I have heard of Hot Pot before, but never really understood it or seen it properly and definitely never had the pleasure of tryin it. I am very keen to hunt down a place here that I can try Hot Pot. It looks like an Asian version of fondue? Many thanks. Regards, Jas. VK4FJGS Rockhampton Queensland Australia

[@nanaopalopalka6340]

Nice hot pot video. Perfect to watch on a chilly Illinois day!!

[@ellenarelkin1238]

Love video

[@garyjeffries1041]

how many days left in Singapore Mike?

[@doggod3]

We know you gagged after drinking that green sludge 🤢 😅

[@MrElfblade]

Welcome to Singapore!!

[@chrissycamacho6942]

CONGRATULATIONS! YOU'RE GOING TO BE A GREAT DAD!

[@MistaBean22]

Wait what?!???

[@poetickat7994]

Did I miss something? Do I need to rewatch the video??

[@skadood]

Dude, NO.

[@RachanaSathiesh]

Whaaat.. please explain!

[@solelyginger]

Mike Chen has discovered Shilifang!

[@000000000cy]

Bad thing about Ag1 is it taste and smells like 💩and fresh grass

[@TheNissan007]

U know u are a pro when you use 1 chop stick throughout

[@coolio2191]

Come to Belgium one day please!! Lovely food here: fries, waffles, choclate,…!

[@Jeremywwk]

Did you hear yourself lol? Fries, waffles...that's sad compared to Asian cuisine.

[@coolio2191]

@@Jeremywwk you’re fun

[@tomng1907]

that 250 dollars hot pot is insanely good. Worth it if u can afford it.

[@daisyy9422]

I think xiao long kan is nicer than coucou and cheaper! Make sure to try the mushroom and the tomato soup base, they’re my all time favourite 😝