When Mikey said, "I met someone" with a big smile on his face my whole face lit up too! So happy to see our dumpling getting everything he deserves.
@alyvinalon24753 жыл бұрын
So trueeee. 💖
@Alsidethehero3 жыл бұрын
i screamed "My BOY"
@LothlorienB3 жыл бұрын
Our dumpling has found his hot sauce ;)
@yusufhafiz51663 жыл бұрын
Is it Christine by any chance? 🥰
@time4change563 жыл бұрын
Sure want to hear about and see the “someone!” ❤️❤️
@MarkGhosh3 жыл бұрын
Watching you eat, and listening to you describe what you are eating, and your relationship with everyone and everything around you, makes me very happy. We need more people like you in this world.
@tasmaniatigermoa92933 жыл бұрын
I suffer with depression and not wanting to eat, your show always inspires me. Love you and so happy for you with all the changes!
@SMRCEC3 жыл бұрын
Depression is hell, hope you’re not having a rough time. A lot of people including people with ED have said he helps them eat, which is wonderful
@thesausebosstsb24863 жыл бұрын
Hope it gets better fam I’m not sure how that is but I got bad anxiety and that messes with me sometimes but yeah KZbin videos really help especially ones like this
@cksrensen3 жыл бұрын
I´ve struggled with depression before and KZbin definitely is so great for helping:) I wish you the absolute best!:)
@gardeningperth3 жыл бұрын
I dealt with depression by gardening. At times it doesn't help when plants die but most of the time, it takes you away from that hell.
@eduardochavacano3 жыл бұрын
Gardening Perth Western Australia KZbin has thousands of videos where Depress people can all converge like born again christians do. This is a video about dumplings and food.
@hkfkhk3 жыл бұрын
Does Christine ever feel like a third wheel between you and your food? 😂 I love how much you love food.
@glamglam83473 жыл бұрын
lmao hes probably like "its not what it looks like" when Christine catches him complimenting his hot oil
@cjvb1113 жыл бұрын
Lol 🤣
@DZY49er3 жыл бұрын
He definitely ain't tapping that..he friend zone for life lmao
@Losshe3 жыл бұрын
Christine gets home and hear Mikey:"Oh yeeees baby come to daddy, hmmmm..." to his dinner 😂😂😂
@pnguyen36543 жыл бұрын
Do we know which Christine he is dating
@marisolbenitez13393 жыл бұрын
So glad that you are happy, wishing success in the opening of your restaurant
@BOPTHEGREAT13 жыл бұрын
I will come to your restaurant opening day my friend
@killershootin69343 жыл бұрын
Where can I get your hot oil Mike?
@Someone-zs5xr3 жыл бұрын
@@killershootin6934 The link is in the description
@scottyjames12333 жыл бұрын
Where is his new restaurant going to be located? I remember him talking about it but I forgot where he said it was going to be.
@amandaboone68343 жыл бұрын
Happy looks good on you, Mikey!! Congratulations on things not going as planned, but working out! Always remember what you said: "hard work, and a little good luck"
@evleevle45383 жыл бұрын
I’m so happy for you. Eating well with a new bae. You seem so content. It’s awesome to watch!
@darchiveproject3 жыл бұрын
I'm nosy, who's the new babe? 😆
@nikcjj3 жыл бұрын
I'm nosy, who's the new babe? 😅😂😂
@keanamadrinan87853 жыл бұрын
My best friend’s family owns TJs, thank you for the love!!! 🥰
@Jevholution3 жыл бұрын
THATS MY DAD'S FILIPINO BUFFET 🥺🥺 YOU MADE HIM REALLY HAPPY TY
@otbobby13 жыл бұрын
Always wanted to try this place. After this I probably will today.
@Scout5553 жыл бұрын
I would visit Houston just to try this place! It beats the NYC Filipino buffets in terms of variety.
@dantesolace52572 жыл бұрын
I just moved to Texas and my wallet was stolen. Once I get my documents and find a job I'll visit but right now I'm homeless and starving but definitely looking forward to it
@drewb97432 жыл бұрын
for real? Lol wow!
@kerryanne284 ай бұрын
You guys should show some recipes 🙏🏻 we don’t have food like this really in the UK but it looks so incredibly stunning ❤❤ Wish I could travel to try this ❤
@CC-mu7yi3 жыл бұрын
"Nothing happens by accident" Remember that Mikey. It's no accident that you and Christine have come together and now share these experiences!
@vungocminh813 жыл бұрын
who is Christen?
@CC-mu7yi3 жыл бұрын
@@vungocminh81 girlfriend
@vungocminh813 жыл бұрын
@@CC-mu7yi I know, but was she ever in his video?
@nadyneobligado33233 жыл бұрын
What does she look like??
@CC-mu7yi3 жыл бұрын
@@vungocminh81 I haven't seen her
@VGonza3 жыл бұрын
1 plate buffet?! Yes! Very Filipino Mikey, very Filipino. And for $12 all that good food? May God bless their place. Hoping people keep on coming to them.
@eduardochavacano3 жыл бұрын
not true, Buffet in the Philippines, allow you do have dozens of plates. Sadly lots of buffet served mediocre Filipino food items.
@reversehadouken3 жыл бұрын
It warms my heart seeing one of my favorite KZbinrs appreciate food from my home country. Thanks for sharing great content as always Mike! 💙
@gabrielbiggs43053 жыл бұрын
Mikey is so humble. Thanks Mike from the little people. We love you.
@Omega657133 жыл бұрын
What little people?
@pinoyexploresus21293 жыл бұрын
Thanks for featuring Filipino food in this vlog. And your facial expression while eating really shows how you highly appreciate the food.
@p3ngpong3 жыл бұрын
Great to know that all the changes that has been happening is bringing you happiness. Very happy for you and hope you have an amazing time when you go back to Chicago!
@blackmantis31303 жыл бұрын
Is he based in Texas or Chicago?
@pickledjalapeno94823 жыл бұрын
Yessss!!! 💯💯❤
@pickledjalapeno94823 жыл бұрын
@@blackmantis3130 Texas, NY... he moves around, but is building businesses as well. If I'm not mistaken. Sounds like it'll be Chicago now.
@dylanemanuel84083 жыл бұрын
Mikey is always a breath of fresh air in such a worrisome time. Im very thankful for him and others like him that take us away from all the worry.
@ninapitogo58343 жыл бұрын
I love how he savour and appreciates Filipino food. Thank you for recognizing our dish!
@chingdee3 жыл бұрын
Your happiness is contagious, Mikey! So glad you have Christine. 🥰✨
@onlywonformhel3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for adoring Filipino food, Mike! We appreciate how you highlight how good our food is in your vlogs. Sending love from the PH! 🇵🇭❤️
@luka-uv2tk3 жыл бұрын
We filipinos are better race than anybody else. I love you kanbayan
@gustavoalcala12823 жыл бұрын
My man Mickey!! I’m happy for you man. You have helped me when I was down and depressed and I would go to restaurants and eat while watching your content. 😂😂 I’m married now and from time to time I’ll still go out by myself and watch your videos while I eat. Thanks for your amazing videos. God bless.
@pickledjalapeno94823 жыл бұрын
This is so touching & great... thank you Gustavo! Never forget... I totally get it!
@Sydorrah3 жыл бұрын
Who else loves to see Mike happy with food and love he deserves all this happiness 😊
@Solitude19903 жыл бұрын
Christine sounds very nice and sweet. We’re happy for you and we’re all hoping it works out!
@justindai84013 жыл бұрын
@@bryanagustin5886 what?
@TrueDeetstective3 жыл бұрын
Keep the Houston videos coming! This is opening so many doors and bringing me out of my bubble. Thank you!!
@pickledjalapeno94823 жыл бұрын
Awesome sauce Edward & good for youuu!!! You've got this!
@TrueDeetstective3 жыл бұрын
@@pickledjalapeno9482 My culinary adventures await!
@irenemarielaurino38803 жыл бұрын
So happy to see you're enjoying Filipino dishes. I'm from the Philippines and seeing you all giddy just looking at all those Filipino food made my day ❤️ Hope you can come back to the Philippines once this pandemic ends and we'll cook you a sinigang for sure! 😁
@jaimemorawski82352 жыл бұрын
LOL I was just here Sat. I love it!!
@LaughsShadows3 жыл бұрын
Man,whenever i see your videos they always help me eat my own food and motivating to love eating. Your channel as a whole helped me go through my eating disorders by being an awesome person and showing the new things you eat every now and then. Thank you for being here.
@ev12345_ev3 жыл бұрын
Makes me so happy that you met someone!!! Hope she has a big appetite cuz I bet yalls dates include the best food ☺️
@i.h.9783 жыл бұрын
I'm genuinely happy for everything that's happening in your life, Mikey. After such a hard time, here you are. And with a sweet, beautiful and food enthusiast bae by your side. I mean... Guess even the food is tastier now hahaha so glad! Love this channel
@flordelizg.madrid50133 жыл бұрын
I love how you love Filipino Mikey. You ate with gusto! Proud Filipino fan here! ❤️🇵🇭
@onceyouwheeinyoucantwheeout3 жыл бұрын
“You can have this one and I’ll have the other one so we don’t have to fight over it.” Lol Christine is smart thinking. You have met your match Mikey 😏
@wendybowman58713 жыл бұрын
Seeing you so giddy over the buffet and the Vietnamese place makes me happy. Little jealous of that “prawn”. It’s like baby lobster.
@iamnumber_09813 жыл бұрын
I like your spirit in everything you've been through- you never let those things to bring you down. Much love and happiness for you, and i love the food. Happy eating!
@jenmanacsa31743 жыл бұрын
Mikey will always be welcome in our Filipino table. 🥰 And yes, Lechon Kawali is EVERYTHING. 😁😋😆❤️
@ownkiyo51743 жыл бұрын
Seeing you eat makes me feel happy. Its like a good stress reliever after seeing all those assignments, quizzes and modules that needs to be passed.
@limlianhui94623 жыл бұрын
13:24 Mike doesn’t stalk people, he stalks fresh food innocently coming out to the buffet!
@0l0l00l03 жыл бұрын
Omg, TJ's was my favorite filipino buffet in houston. Sometimes we come here completely forgetting they don't have buffet til 10am so we just order their "silogs". I'm glad you like the food!
@kramerb37583 жыл бұрын
Where is TJs?
@moderndaycaveman25192 жыл бұрын
@@kramerb3758 Pearland
@tarogo32783 жыл бұрын
Seeing you happy. Makes me inspired that someday too, I'm gonna be happy - not because I'm going to be rich but because I'm got things going my way. God bless you Mikey.
@wordsoflove87873 жыл бұрын
Been watching your videos for years now and it's gotten to the point where I'm very happy to see your life's been working out for the better! Thank you for the content during these hard times, hope your business goes well!
@barber06113 жыл бұрын
you've got that "new love glow" Mikey!.....could not have happened to a nicer person.....love you!
@MegaFluffyFish3 жыл бұрын
That buffet looked so fun, so many options!! Wishing you all the happiness and success for this year and beyond, you deserve it Mikey! Take care, and thank you for the videos.
@maryj50873 жыл бұрын
Wow Mike...I glad to know that my instincts were right. I'm so happy for you and your girl. I wish you much happiness and success together.
@halo1crysis3 жыл бұрын
I love seeing Mikey being happy!
@3AsianBoi3 жыл бұрын
$12?! Wtf 1 dish alone would $12. That’s such a steal!! Filipino food ain’t cheap in Canada. Would love to go there someday
@brandonalegre45553 жыл бұрын
lol lots of filipinos in Canada thats why
@ghostdragon41643 жыл бұрын
How much does it cost over there?
@kramerb37583 жыл бұрын
Where is this at? I’m in Dallas and I don’t mi nd driving 5 hrs if the food is worth it!
@dideng24643 жыл бұрын
You just got yourself a new subscriber and avid fan! 😉 I’m a Filipina trucker here in Canada and I drool when I watch you eat! 😅 I love all your videos, especially the ones featuring Filipino food. You ought to be Philippines’ adopted son! Thank you so much for appreciating our food, culture, and almost every single thing about us. Thank you for contributing to put us “on the map!” You are definitely my brother from another mother! When everything eases up and I’m able to visit the US, I will find you in TX and bring you chickenjoy, peach mango pie, and halo-halo from Jollibee! All the love and respect!❤️🙏🏻🇵🇭
@kkay68383 жыл бұрын
Love how they have the English for everything at the buffet. Most Asian buffets always have those dishes that look good, but have no label so I just skip it and get more egg drop soup. Definitely gotta try this place
@Kelbel303 жыл бұрын
Mikey I’m so happy for you! I hope things that are meant to be are what works out best for you. You deserve to be happy above all else. 🥰🥰
@deannaeakle86803 жыл бұрын
I love your perspective on food and look forward to your future endeavors! Im so happy that you are happy and found a nice lady!
@ThinnkTwicce2 жыл бұрын
As a Houston girl watching my city's food get awesome reviews from you gives me pride. I've been to Pha Lau and it was soooooo freaking good!
@zeroreality48123 жыл бұрын
Man it's so uplifting to see how great things are going in your favor. Each new vid, that electrifying smile, I love your vids! Usually eat while watching your videos, makes whatever I'm eating taste so much better lmao
@MeMeeKelly3 жыл бұрын
Awwww, our Mikey’s introduction is so kawaii, especially the part of where he mentioned he found someone. Finally admitted after several videos with her. Lol. Congrats Mikey!! Been watching you since Great Wall and Double Chens. I cried with you when Dan left. At the time I worried that you would stop making videos and glad you didn’t. And now you found your boo. Congrats again, Mike!!
@iana16023 жыл бұрын
I really like how you love Filipino food so muchhh. Makes me so happy. Philippines miss you! 💕
@anavelazquezavforshort99473 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on meeting Christine!! Best of luck! I just recently subscribed to your channel. Love the content!!
@maretcaplan64623 жыл бұрын
I'm with you. I would go eat at Filipino buffet EVERYDAY if there's one.
@CaroleMcDonnell3 жыл бұрын
YAY! You met someone! So happy for you. Sending you, Blessings, wisdom and mutual understanding.
@tatianasoza26783 жыл бұрын
Love seeing you happy Mike !!
@missmsms273 жыл бұрын
Yes good
@happymv53503 жыл бұрын
So very happy for you. I think food tastes so much better when you're eating within someone you love. Magic!
@rebaldosvcs.75763 жыл бұрын
The food there is amazing, we eat there very often!!! They do serve early/breakfast longsilog, bangsilog, etc... but the lunch/dinner buffet does start later or actually better said on time( pilipino time)!!! I HIGHLY recommend trying
@aldessacordova34513 жыл бұрын
Thats why i love strictly dumplings he knows how to appreciate every food he eats and if he doesn't he says it. been watching since 2018😍 love it
@cleenegame3 жыл бұрын
There's no space for air in that Lumpia 🙆🏼♂️😍 Let's give Mike all the 💜♥️💙 whenever he comes to the Philippines 🇵🇭
@kennethclifford18633 жыл бұрын
TJ's is definitely the best Filipino buffet in the Houston area. Glad you got to try it.
@kamisama13693 жыл бұрын
Damn! Hearing that Mikey, probably one of the most eligible bachelors on the planet, has finally found someone is such happy news!
@BacNguyen-qg1du3 жыл бұрын
Wow, seeing someone not Vietnamese try bún đậu mắm tôm and love it put a smile on my face, not everyone can handle the shrimp paste or “mắm tôm”, even Vietnamese
@encarnacion763 жыл бұрын
Humba is a Filipino dish that is introduced by the Chinese merchant during the pre colonial days the Chinese called it "Hong Ma" which means braised pork belly.
@conniehall46673 жыл бұрын
I am so happy that you are dating someone. You look happier and your smile is different (in a good way). Love and food is always a good combo.
@BellaDeVeyra3 жыл бұрын
Glad you’re in such a great place in your life. Stay strong in your relationship ❤️❤️
@maninbora3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mikey, thank you for showcasing Filipino cuisine in your vlogs. More power to you.
@peachblossom36633 жыл бұрын
Mike is GLOWING from love aww
@welivelovelife3 жыл бұрын
Beef stew in tomatoes you ate is Beef Caldereta/Pork Stew in Coconut milk- Bicol ( hailed from a province in Luzon, famous for its use of spicy chili in their recipes) Express/ Pork humba is sweetened with Pineapple. Pork/Beef Sinigang is close to Thai's Tom yum based on Sampaloc/ Tamarind fruit/ Dinuguan - pork innards cooked with fresh pork blood/ kare kare is beef oxtail. With ox tripe Stewed in peanut sauce. / Menudo is pork with liver as its based and tomatoes
@r0ckinADbaby3 жыл бұрын
Kudos to you for for trying and liking papaitan! It’s something I could never get into or like but my entire family loves it
@yiuqwfj2 жыл бұрын
And here I am eating my cheap pancakes 😄 Every time I watch Mikey I feel like I've missed out on something in life!
@WiggleDraggy3 жыл бұрын
14:40 our boiii mikey has found the one for him!!!! Jealous yet very very happy for him ❤❤❤
@F2SLJ3 жыл бұрын
im lucky that my mom loves to cook for me because i get to eat one of these dishes every day - but all of them in one place?! My filipino butt is rolling in jealousy 🥲 Im really happy to see you happy too Mike! You’ve been making all of us happy, and it’s just about your turn 😄💕!
@bigsquatchsasfoot19643 жыл бұрын
Glad you found your happiness Mike , if anyone deserves it you do my friend
@tungxuan35993 жыл бұрын
I'm watching this with my smile on my face. Seeing you Mike being this much happy with your gf reminds me of the day I was still be with my ex. Thanks for bringing my smile back. Always support u Mikey
@smolsnek38353 жыл бұрын
Remember you are the source of love on earth, even if by human nature and circumstance loneliness occurs sometimes
@tungxuan35993 жыл бұрын
@@smolsnek3835 thanks for the positivity
@pickledjalapeno94823 жыл бұрын
I relate (sudden death), however YOU ARE love my dear & time has a way of making us cope with things. Not to sound like the army, but yes, be ALL you can be! It's ok to feel sad, lonely, whatever, but we just CANNOT stay living there... we just CAN'T! Life is way too short & no matter what happened, we MUST live our best life! Much love Tung Xuan.
@alessiab3763 жыл бұрын
@@pickledjalapeno9482 💗🙏🏻💕
@alessiab3763 жыл бұрын
@@pickledjalapeno9482 love and light to you 💗
@robertrivera11743 жыл бұрын
Mikey is always happy but this video was a different type of happy. Glad you found someone and she sounds so cute. Wishing you guys a long and happy relationship together. Your videos are always awesome and I feel like they are about to get better.
@chrisasmr6303 жыл бұрын
*You 100% deserve to be popular!* 🖤💗
@davidchen35793 жыл бұрын
My brother from another mother! Wishing you much success on the new business. So happy for you and Christine. Thank you for the videos, that’s how I get my Asian food on. Looking forward to new direction of videos. ✌🏻
@truelovehopson13 жыл бұрын
When you said "I met someone" I literally jumped out my seat. I'm super happy for you my brother 💓. I need to meet this girl lol
@benholmes15632 жыл бұрын
I love seeing Mike so happy, he truly deserves it
@jenniferocasio69443 жыл бұрын
I am happy everything is going great for you. A lot of blessings, like you said everything happens for a reason. ☺️
@rgetty19513 жыл бұрын
Beautiful show , stay safe whenever you travel and God Bless 🙏
@ruelgrubio3 жыл бұрын
Never fade Mike, love your genuine review for all food specially Filipino :)
@jackpotjoy1233 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mikey for loving Filipino cuisine ❤️
@Internet_Channel3 жыл бұрын
man I've lived in Houston for years and you're checking out places I've never been to... thanks for the recs!
@im2sxc4yall3 жыл бұрын
haha me too!
@WatcherKoops46773 жыл бұрын
Same for me in my area. Reason I don’t venture out in the wild often because of no money lol
@chalanttv43123 жыл бұрын
@Data Fix 🤣🤣 wtf
@SNewindraty3 жыл бұрын
Mikey… I hope you know you inspire me. Pre-Covid days, I was so inspired by you I started to do Food Tours just for Indonesian food. Every time I took guests out, I would think, if Mikey was in this tour, what would I say? What food would I show? Things (Food Tour) are on hold right now, but that can be said for conditions in most part of the world… So hopefully one day soon, I will get to fulfill my dreams of traveling for food, running a food tour and find someone special in the process. GBU (and your family) abundantly Mikey. Seeing you has pulled me through some dark places in my life, motivating me to just keep moving
@TropicalWeatherThreatSociety3 жыл бұрын
Love looks good on ya Mikey boy... When you even mention her name... You light up
@gchow60093 жыл бұрын
Is Christine his gf’s name? Do you think the girl he was having food with is the girlfriend? We were so intrigued so we rewinded and got a glimpse of her! LOL. Mikey’s heart is healed.
@pamelaayres93143 жыл бұрын
I think so…I did the same! Lol!
@CP-tq3hu3 жыл бұрын
Mickey has said he is in a relationship with Christine 😆
@Omega657133 жыл бұрын
Only able to see the chest part but no head.
@shirinorubo99593 жыл бұрын
It's so great to see my mans happy 😭😭 You've been there for me throughout my darkest times... I hope life showers you with happiness and rice 😭😭😭❤❤❤
@Boomersfdtheworld3 жыл бұрын
Let’s goooo! My boy got a boo thang! Happy to see you happy fam!
@kanpaiguys3 жыл бұрын
Really great news Mike glad you are so content, and smashing dishes one after the other as always 😂
@gailsfoodandstuff3 жыл бұрын
so fun to watch this and you having a blast. made me giggle when you kind of growled talking about the soup.
@pickledjalapeno94823 жыл бұрын
Riiiight... best stalker! I know they're sick of his crap & maybe happy at the same time! Hahaha
@sallyconnolly71963 жыл бұрын
Ha! I stumbled upon this place back in June. It was utterly AMAZING and the owner was such a nice guy.
@francescaisabel763 жыл бұрын
I love it that Mikey knows Filipino food like a local.
@charmsmanz62043 жыл бұрын
Watching your vlogs really give me a very nice feeling!
@jenniferpowell99243 жыл бұрын
Very happy for you Mike! Love your channel, I could watch you with my kids or my parents....and you always keep it classy. I've learned a lot about Asian cuisine from your channel, and appreciate the time you put into your videos :)
@rodw4057 Жыл бұрын
At 1:04, I think it's Sheppard's Pie maybe??
@JoanEvangelista3 жыл бұрын
The Filipino food buffet looks really authentic. All the food looks just like how we prepare them here in the Philippines.
@mfanwelikeit37602 жыл бұрын
Love to hear that you’re planning on a little less travel, much as I love to watch!
@dianaalenta3 жыл бұрын
You deserve 10 million subscribers Mikey, you're my fav🔥
@CC-mu7yi3 жыл бұрын
'change is good". Good for you Mikey! Good for you! Very happy for you!
@HHLoveYouMore3 жыл бұрын
I liked how you dipped the whole loaf into the soup 🤣. So happy to see you happy! 🥰
@1990christmas3 жыл бұрын
So happy you are happy. You deserve it. Can’t wait to see how you move forward with your channel