BEST CHINATOWN HOTPOT & Selling EVERYTHING I OWN in Seattle

[@ShubhamKumar-in9fd]

Wish I was as enthusiastic for my studies as for Mikey's food vlogs.

[@JAN2MARS]

I’m putting off finishing up a paper right now to watch this lol

[@peebs00]

Lol, I am working on homework too at the moment while watching this.

[@badkarma2745]

I’m putting off studying for a midterm to watch this.

[@malcolmniskey9379]

Relatable man I’ve spent the whole day trying to edit my RA application and hit a wall and now am watching this video loving mikeys passion for what he does

[@tubetop123]

Exactly. I used to watch ER TV shows, instead of studying for medical school

[@jamtown607]

Donating all the money to charity is a win win !! You did good Mickey.....you did good !!!

[@oliverdunigan]

Not gonna lie when he handed big bertha over and said "until we eat again" I got really sad

[@harvestmoon_autumnsky]

I absolutely did. I will always remember big bertha and scary stories. Sigh.

[@stevec8522]

At least big bertha found a new home. MIkey could have just dumped it in the trash. That would have been tragic.

[@woeisme3018]

No scary stories anymore 😢

[@MikeyChenX]

you guys forgot about big martha?

[@woeisme3018]

@@MikeyChenX who that

[@suechang7443]

This one made me sad to see you leave Seattle. I’m glad you got to experience our natural beauty. I’m sure you’ll swing your way through again. Best of luck in Texas.

[@luella2u152]

The PNW will miss Mike. I have a super long list of places to go eat because of Mike's videos.

[@qianse22]

No matter how many times I hear it I still love the “until we eat again”

[@94NovakM]

Man, it's so nice to see Mikey auctioning his things and giving money to charity. It really lifted my mood today. Also I hope there will be vlogs from the journey, just like there were when Mikey moved from NY? I can't remember, I have been following him for too long. Anyway, I really loved those.

[@manvendrasingh9194]

does he own all these places or rent them??

[@QueenofTaterTots]

@@manvendrasingh9194 he owns the house in NY, not sure about the apt

[@tanikokishimoto1604]

@@QueenofTaterTots It was rented. That's why he had to clear it out!

[@Thembilein]

I’m excited about the videos from Texas.

[@schroederguy]

Me too! So many good eats their, I will miss his Seattle vids tho :(

[@qianse22]

Meat time!

[@grubsmut]

Am I the only one that prefers this channel SLIGHTLY over Strictly Dumplings. I love Mikey’s vlogs.

[@themobilevideographer8956]

I am experiencing anxiety for the past weeks. And watching you sir Mikey really helps me. It's like a show that I really want to watch when I was a kid. More blessings to you sir. And keep safe always

[@shonitagarcia3222]

As a native Texan, I can honestly say it will be a joy to welcome you to Texas. I am sorry we have scary heatwaves. I hope you stay hydrated during those times. Because every summer it is about 115*- 130*F. No joke. And it hardly ever snows. Summer lasts until November. Winter is basically December- February. Houston is one of the hottest places because it is a large concrete city that will absorb a lot of heat. Good luck to you and your new journey in life. I'm sorry your bike got stolen. Take care. And safe travels.

[@themagicknightress7132]

Dallas (the better city) doesn’t get that hot nyahnyahnyahnyahnyah 😛

[@shonitagarcia3222]

@@themagicknightress7132 LOL, true dat. But I'm not driving that far up to say hi.

[@harvestmoon_autumnsky]

I'm watching this eating homemade congee liberally doused with Mike's Crispy Garlic Chili Oil! I'm living the dream.

[@peebs00]

Mikey, as a born and raised Washingtonian in the Puget Sound it was great having you experience at least a bit of what we have to offer. If you ever have a chance to come back please remember you are always welcome with open arms. My best friend who grew up in a military family and has just over 500 days left in the Air Force has also been all over the world agrees with you that this is the place he wants to call home for many of the reasons you state. Just don't tell everyone...lol

[@joelfernandez2333]

Another chapter of food life. Wow! Another food adventure. Thanks Mike for letting us into your food adventures.

[@Alticroo]

"I think I am more fit" Mikey: *Basically just eats and works out* my belly: *flop flop flop*

[@johnpabelloren741]

You need asian blood for that to work tho.

[@alyasafiraip]

@@johnpabelloren741 got 100% asian blood, doesn't work for me😭

[@nemomukerji]

Im indian thus Asian I lost 20 pounds by just not eating fatty unhealthy foods and playing football 4 times a week

[@Tam_Eiki]

Travel tip: Always carry a small case with emergency supplies like a couple pairs of disposable chopsticks, an Asian soup spoon, several Shout wipes, some compressed dry wipes, a couple of ziplock baggies, and a sharp knife. After being caught without while on a business trip, I never leave home without these things. :) Happy travels, Mikey. Stay safe!

[@ethanstechworld207]

As someone who has been in Seattle my whole life, this video is making me a bit emotional. Mike, so happy you got to explore this place and you better come back because there is still so much for you to explore. Till you eat again in Seattle. We'll see you again next time.

[@Abhinav123able]

hope you don't live in that chaz or chad whatever that antifa boy scout camp was

[@emlee4323]

@@Abhinav123able it was amazing👍🏻☺️

[@antennatrees]

I thought he said “hot sauce tooth paste” instead of “hot pot soup base” but since it was Mikey I thought it seemed perfectly normal 🤣

[@tabreztisekar]

😂😂

[@aprilw1355]

lmaoo i thought the same!!

[@susanna6462]

Sameee

[@lauracoffin]

😂😂😂

[@martykong3592]

Mikey, KUDOS and THANK YOU for all of your support to Seattle area and PNW; we will miss you much! I have discovered more places to eat from you than the 40 years of living here. all THE BEST to you! Cheers! :)

[@acooknamedMatt]

Dude im definitely gonna go to that hot pot spot tomorrow! Have you tried Haidilao ? So good

[@kaileychan478]

He did about a year ago 😁

[@sauce7438]

Oh hey your the guy from KZbin shorts.... 🤣

[@DLOVE246]

Haidilao bomb.

[@kareyrobin]

All of us in the Pac NW are going to miss you tremendously! It’s been such a joy watching you experience all of the amazing local eats we have here! I so wish it wasn’t during COVID so more of us could have seen you out and about. Safe travels and many more fun eats to you! 🥰

[@bienenriquez6667]

Hi Mikey! I don’t know if you’ll notice me or not but I just wanna say thank you. I’ve followed you since OTGW, and your videos calm me down when I get panic attacks. I feel so lost in my life now and I wanted to get some sort of comfort somehow.

[@definitelynotawitch]

Feel better, friend!

[@luella2u152]

@Mikey Chen, we're sorry to see you leave. Thank you for donating so much to charity and showing us so many good places to eat. I know that you will enjoy Texas, but predict that you won't love it as much as here. Too bad that Covid happened at all, but the timing was super inconvenient. There is so much that you weren't able to discover. I was born and raised in Seattle and, although I've lived other places, I think that Washington is the best place to live. I lived in Tx for a short time, but couldn't wait to get back here. Looking forward to your next adventure.

[@andrewlawson4901]

I know the feeling that Mike talked about. For me, it was my tiny single bed room on campus back when I was in college. So many memorable nights coming in that room passed out drunk and waking up hungover, grinding throughout the night for exams, watching movies on a Saturday night on my laptop with 0 responsibilities on mind, trying to make a decent meal without a stove top, etc.

[@ShireenPlays]

I'll miss your videos from Seattle and I wish you could spend more time there but I can't wait to see your videos from your BBQ in Texas. It's also so incredible that you're selling almost everything you have and giving the money to charity; that is incredibly generous Mikey!

[@ttfdfire162]

I bought the 3 pack of hot oil and I now put that s**t on everything.

[@pamelaflores4941]

Where do you buy it?

[@ShannTrillizt]

206 already missing U Mikey.. I'm going to try those restaurants this weekend in your honor..much love & blessings with all your adventures🎉🍤🍜🥟🦀🥡🍲🥠😘🥂

[@habibi2818]

That person that stole the bike is gonna be cursed with the worst diarrhea of his life

[@serriswolfful]

Can just see him/her riding bike and pffft backfire lol

[@JohnJones-wo1bc]

Diarrhoea.

[@vixen4327]

Firey diarrhea like when mikey ate that spicy curry!!!!!!!

[@hekkergg]

and no toilet paper :(

[@LOLHaha-rh7fi]

imagine thinking your bike is still gonna be there after 1 year xD he left seattle in a full body anti covid suit , he prob should have Locked his bike xD

[@shindukess]

I'm gonna give you a pro tip. If you know the address of where you're staying then send your restricted items through the mail so it'll be there when you arrive or show up right after you.

[@tabreztisekar]

Ohh, this is actually a nice idea. But how can we mail stuff from the airport?

[@susanna6462]

@@tabreztisekar before you go to the airport. Like the day before or the morning of. Something like that. His hotpot sauce was most likely over the 3oz allowed on a carry on.

[@tabreztisekar]

@@susanna6462 But the thing is Mike expected that airport authorities would allow him to take the hot oils and hotpot broth packets. What to do once you are in the airport?

[@dianazhang5200]

@@tabreztisekar they typically tell you that you have to go check your bag in. So you have to pay to check in your bag. But if you’re running low on time, then you just have to toss it.

[@RexZShadow]

@@Douglas.Kennedy because it's not carry one. You can carry those stuff with a check-in just fine. It's for safety reasons. When you bring liquid on a carry one people can mix them into dangerous combinations. But if it's in the plane cargo hold them no one getting to that mid flight.

[@soumyaranjan5943]

Mikey and food, better love story than Romeo Juliet 😌❤️

[@usern4metak3ns]

Everything is a better love story than twilight

[@melissarobinson9618]

Stay Safe Mikey! (we love you Xing) Not everyone can find variety for daily diversity, but you bring us what we are missing (big bertha will fill many happy stomachs 🥘) food and prosperity to all!!

[@deannaanderson4859]

Love when he says. No broccoli will go near big Bertha 😂😂😂😂

[@usern4metak3ns]

But broccoli is so awesome... :(

[@alleycatwa]

Its sad to see you leave the Seattle area. But I wish you the best on the next part of your journey in life.

[@deathkeapers]

how can someone not like any of you're videos? this is the best thing to watch when hungry, sad, tired, happy, any mood just gets way better with your videos Mike, congrats!

[@SweetTsMusic]

To avoid the sadness of losing any food item, just mail it to yourself next time, especially if your destination is domestic (within the US).

[@JAN2MARS]

Mike getting his bike stolen made me unusually angry.

[@greyeaglem]

I love his diarrhea curse. I hope it works. I found I couldn't even spell it without help.

[@sallyho146]

@@greyeaglem lol. Me too. Next time we curse the same when someone stole our stuff

[@LOLHaha-rh7fi]

cursing a person for a bike he didnt lock and left idle for over a year xD it was probably the Management getting ride of left over bikes xD

[@tdhashi2308]

Wish you all the luck and prosperity Mickey!

[@brianjuice]

Mike I bought your 3 pack hot oil sampler and I gotta say they're all actually really good. My favorite is the black bean sauce, a little sweet salty and spicy. My only issue is if u close the lids on the containers all the way, it's literally impossible to get it back open. I still have not had any more crunchy garlic hot oil because of this lol!

[@deirdregarcia2762]

Coming to Houston. We have big mosquitoes, to go with the humidity. Welcome.

[@mombarden2335]

We live south of Houston- excited to see where he goes to eat. Also heard he is opening a restaurant in the Heights! That should be great!!

[@ceciliaelio731]

You had me at halo hotpot, yummilicious! 😋 Seattle will surely missed you Mikey for sure , especially those restaurants you supported during covid! I hope you’ll live in Vancouver for 2 months doing food adventure , and exploring the beautiful British Columbia and seeing/bonding with all of your friends here again. I know you’ve been here in Vancouver a few times already, but would be nice if we bumped unto you somewhere, sometime, hehehe! Have a safe trip to your next destination, Texas!! God bless your heart for donating all your stuff and food to raise some money for Charity. We do love that part about you. 🙏❤️🎉🎉 Thank you for always entertaining us about your foodtrip and for the laughs , you never failed to amaze me with your humour and learning from your constructive English. God bless everyone especially your subscribers and followers. Stay happy , witty and inlove....🙃☺️

[@seven_hundred-seven_hundred]

Dude, if you want to hike in a secluded area, get a room at the Big Bend National Park Basin Park. It is so secluded, your car radio finds no radio stations... it just scans... Then, hike the South Rim Trail. It is a 11 mile or so hike and gives you a view of Mexico... Super Cool. You might see a cougar or bear... I did.

[@ricebowl3]

Thanks for being with us in Seattle and the great PNW you always have a home here with us!

[@margaret511]

Mikey has really made spring break this year so much better for me haha. Been binging his videos during my two week spring break

[@rubengangstapants]

It was cool to have you in Redmond man! Sucks I never saw you but it was cool to know you were around!

[@helen4895]

The end of an era, the first vids I ever saw were in this apartment. Good luck with the move Mikey.

[@kalenal1841]

Me, too!

[@evaplum1982]

I’m so excited to see what the future holds for you Mike!! ❤️

[@eriandrabudhisurya]

First of all, deep condolences for your stolen bike Mickey. Personally i want to say thank you for your every video, it keeps entertaining me, and also i feel like have a tour/vacation every single time i watched your video. Wishing the best for your new chapter at Texas. Looking forward for your new food video.

[@duyngo105]

Have a safe trip Mike! Seattle will miss you.

[@wendyw6673]

Welcome back to Seattle! We will miss you 😢

[@thundermincz]

hotpots are honestly my favorite vid to watch

[@CottonCloud369]

Happy to see you back in Seattle 😃, hard to see you leaving forever 😢

[@MowFlats]

Mike thank you so much for the inspiration you have been giving me in your enthusiastic food vlogging! You have been making me feel better despite quitting my job because of discrimination and mental breakdown. I always watch your inspiring videos. Thank you so muchhh!

[@italiana626sc]

I know that all our lives are different. But cherish your somewhat nomadic existence and embrace the gifts it gives you. Much better than being stuck without an exit plan.

[@chantalsmith2540]

I have been watching for 6 months now and I love your vide!! And the food you find looks great always

[@Liam83119]

As a Taiwanese Texan, we welcome you with open arms to the Lone Star State.

[@usern4metak3ns]

That sounds like texas would have a problem with that... Hmm.

[@briankern6644]

@@usern4metak3ns Not really, asians of various countries have been calling themselves "Texans" for a long time.

[@dnldmor08]

@@usern4metak3ns houston is the most multi cultural city in the US/world

[@usern4metak3ns]

@@briankern6644 strange. texas isnt known for it's racial unity... ahem.

[@texasburbs4380]

@@usern4metak3ns big cities are fine and we are not all racist assholes here.

[@sierra5384]

My birthday is later this month, and my boyfriend is taking me to try Korean BBQ for the first time!!!! I can not express how excited I am! 🥰

[@primeguardian]

From everyone here in Seattle, Till We Eat Again Mikey! We'll have the chilly oil ready and waiting!

[@Mah_Na_Mah_Na]

The PNW will never be the same with you gone Mikey. We love you and hope you will return one day. 💜😥

[@jywn]

mickey is such a considerate guy, hoping someone would make good use of those soup base, instead of being thrown away. I remember watching a video clip, a woman bought some really expensive alcohol at the duty-free shop, but was told it couldn't be on the flight, so she rather pour it into the trash can than let anyone else have it :"(

[@Rliang7070]

Hi Mike! the food you show the viewers (including me) looks very delicious! Keep up the good work

[@teetertotter5787]

He really expects us to believe that he is only eating ONE meal??? Nice try, mister.

[@krisap1635]

Good Luck in Texas Mikey. May the Rain follow you!!! You are the best!

[@ViVi_Loo]

OMG this video made me tear up! I’m glad u get to stay in Seattle for a bit but sad to see u move away from the PNW! I wish u nothing but the best of luck in ur new adventure and will look forward to watch ur next video. 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

[@jackelinechayeb9026]

I had hot pot yesterday after watching your videos im still on the hunt to find one that looks as good as yours ! Thanks for your videos Mikey ! I bought your hot oil it’s delicious 😋 From Orlando Florida 💙

[@LloydSim]

Open up a restaurant in Seattle too Mike, so you can come here as often as you do in NY and TX! Good havin’ ya here even if it was just for a short time :) Saw you across the street from my apt last summer when you went to Kakigori

[@FlashRyu]

Was it surprising seeing him across the street from your apartment. Yeah open a good restaurant, open a korean restaurant. There’s not many really good korean restaurants here

[@EvolvinEvo]

@@FlashRyu theres lots of Korean restaurants in Seattle area, but they are all pretty much either up north in Shoreline, Edmonds, and Lynnwood or down south in Federal Way

[@LloydSim]

@@FlashRyu Nah, didn’t wanna bother him cuz he was obviously filming. Low key drove by his apartment over at redmond when he first moved here lol. But yea, def. need more around Seattle specifically (like maybe South Lake Union or Cap Hill) so folks don’t have to drive to Lynnwood/Edmonds or Federal Way area for some really good ones.

[@lauracoffin]

I agree. He needs to open a restaurant in the Seattle area. Here in Des Moines would be nice. It's close to the airport.

[@junsjulywonpilsyonpilchany5241]

I loved that place of yours, too, Mike. Your food vids, cooking, plus story times are all memorable

[@kito1san]

16:55 Mike: My last meal in Seattle. Viewers: This is not your last meal in Seattle. Oh.. you will be back.. you will be back... Not a resident, but you be back for the food.

[@Sapph1r1ne]

Seattle has delicious food!

[@brandonlarsen3162]

Welcome to Texas! If you're in the Houston area, the Chinatown is not bad. Houston has some fantastic restaurants. I think you're gonna like it here. Safe travels and good luck settling in.

[@sissichen178]

Oh my god! This is the best hotpot I've ever had! Highly recommend! Thank you for sharing your experience! Fantastic hot pot.🍲

[@barbaranofziger7860]

Don’t be sad Mikey 🥳 We are waiting for you in Texas and we are very friendly out yonder! Practice saying “y’all” and you are ready 😂 !

[@kristinayofe8024]

Mikey to a great move and an even happier new tomorrow!!! Thank you for all you do! 💕

[@gthebron1]

Mike saying his chili oil is better than Lao Gan Ma is fighting words. Now my curiosity is peaked!

[@lucky_lola]

Mike's hot oil kicks Lao Gan Ma's a$$ any day of the week! I was a huge LGM fan for years, but Mikey beats it, no question!

[@achilliaroberso9366]

Hope your move goes well! Stay safe .

[@Chicaronman]

Wish I could have said goodbye but I have you to thank for showing me places to try in my very own backyard. Best of luck in Texas, who knows I might move there as well.

[@jazziered142]

I'm going to my first hot pot on Sunday. And I'm looking for Mike's dipping sauce recipe that he makes in the restaurants. Wish me luck!!

[@lamicha21]

Got tears for a sec... but excited to welcome you to HOUSTON!

[@clairenguyen9398]

Aw man! I just moved to Seattle FROM Houston and am super sad you’re leaving! Lots of good food down there too so looking forward to the vids, definitely recommend a Mexican food tour el tiempo or ninfas are at the top of the list!

[@EricaUrr]

Planning on moving to Seattle this year for the same reasons you did! Been visiting since October 2019 and go as often as I can. I love that city!

[@keymaywhitefangminecraftxb3882]

I love your videos! It makes me want to try more food from different places in the world ❤️

[@tanianicolas4117]

Your awesome I love that you do charitable work it makes me want to support you even more

[@lewshann]

Seattle is going to miss you too! 😢

[@Eviltopia]

Well, now I know what to get my spouse for his birthday. Mike's Chili Oil!!! I just ordered. He's going to be so happy.

[@deborahnicol622]

We will miss you here in WA! Looking forward to your adventures in Texas.

[@Bakakakaka259]

To people who keep asking “why you leave Seattle for Texas?!”, y’all probably did not watch his previous videos or might be new fans. He said that he is planning on opening a BBQ restaurant in Texas with some partners that’s why he moves to Texas but not like he will only stay over there because he has Ramen restaurant in NY as well. Also, Just a friendly reminder that if you all want to catch up with his recent stuff then please watch the videos often.

[@dyspterisabortivaria2803]

Aaaaahh ok, you got me I wrote that exact comment before reading this others. Thanks for the answer :D

[@Bakakakaka259]

@@dyspterisabortivaria2803 I am sorry if my comment sounds aggressive to you, but it is kinda irritating for a comment reader like me to keep seeing the same question over and over again 🙄.

[@dyspterisabortivaria2803]

@@Bakakakaka259 Oh no no, not at all, I really am grateful for your answer. I added a smiley face at the end of my comment to convey my good feelings ( I also think that sometime it's hard to read the tone in the comment section).

[@Douglas.Kennedy]

thanks. I hope he reviews some places in DFW as well, that's where I usually went to eat and hope to return there soon.

[@aznkidder]

I remember meeting you at happy lemon and was so surprised to see you there cause I thought you still lived in New York! Thank you for showing the world what good food there is in Seattle and how great it is here!

[@sph_dng]

The way Mike is mixing the food to make it better, it's like he's the MacGyver of food!!!

[@davidfu4327]

youve prolly been there, but you have to try chengdu taste in houston, great sichuan food coming from someone who lived in chengdu

[@mallorygHTX]

Yes it's good 👍 excited to see him film in Houston!

[@pmordacq]

Congrats on your move and the next chapter in your life story! BTW your chili oil is amazing and insanely addictive! I am allergic to it but my daughter isn't and she LOVES it so much she ate it by the spoonful...in 2 days. Keep up the deliciousness!!!

[@patgalvan8824]

So sad to see you go without having experienced the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsula.

[@trish387]

Pho Bac was also my 1st and last meal when I visited Seattle!! Now im in Dallas and Pho Bac here is my fav pho as well.

[@maggiesun1850]

Seattle will miss you Mike!

[@quokkakola1722]

I ordered my hot oil on Feb 20, and I got a shipment notification last week, but it’s still not here yet. Once it does get here, though, it’ll be game on!

[@Victoriaaadk]

Makes me so sad. I loved watching your videos in Seattle. You exploring my backyard and introducing new places

[@corlissmedia2.0]

Thank you for spending time here! Our door will always be open to you.

[@159yy]

I recently discovered your videos and I enjoy watching them. I know you eat a lot and normally all the food your eating isn't all displayed at the same time on a table like it is here! Oh my goodness, you are able to eat shockingly huge amount of food! Truly like a sumo wrestler! Thank goodness you workout and like working out because you look good and trim and that is great!

[@nikkiclaridge7405]

Hope all works out in your next adventure can't wait to see how the restaurant goes

[@xXMiKuXx21]

Oh I've wanted to recreate your hot oil recipe, but I'd also love to buy that 3 pack! I'm so excited for you and the branding possibilities, I'll be grabbing mine tonight to flavor boost all my ramen and soba!!

[@corev4lues]

Good on you mike so humble!

[@mishanguyen6145]

I'm so sad I didn't bump into u while u lived in Seattle. Ty for sharing all the great places to eat! Trying nine ways first thing Monday🤗

[@A_guan]

I hope Mike will come back up here one day