She taught me how to eat like an emperor!!

[@jennyohara4011]

Very friendly people in China, that's why I love China over everything.

[@IA100KPDT]

learning Chinese history will tell u if those western history u study in school is real or not.

[@2112Liz]

@@IA100KPDT a lot of brainwashed

[@allone4080]

Only to white people lol

[@jennyohara4011]

@@allone4080 like America you mean?

[@花虾之紫]

你来中国，我请你吃饭~

[@raygan777able]

I'm amazed that you can KZbin Chinese food alone for more than 2 years and still going strong

[@LibeliumDragonfly]

The thing about Chinese food is, if you wanna try all of them, it takes you more than a lifetime.

[@gamh03]

Well China is so big there's 33 province with diverse cultures and i don't exactly know the journey but i believe she's not even close to quarter of China's cuisine collection.

[@pbrlpgu5601]

You can spend even your whole life to discover the food in China and many of them may not heard of still. China is so big and have so many diffrent geography and climate, and so many people, that lead every city has her own special food.

[@BlondieinChina]

Don't think I've tried even 1% of what Chinese cuisine has to offer!! Many more years of food adventuring to come!

[@JohnnysCafe_]

@@BlondieinChina That's wonderful to know there is so much more to come 👍

[@stevenzhang6252]

The aunt is so good! She should come back more!

[@missmichelle652]

Her mom is so sweet!

[@manalittlesis]

As a Chinese born outside of China, this video is very educational to me. I like this video very much 👍

[@BlondieinChina]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked it :)

[@hgos7211]

It's so cool to hear the historical backgrounds behind the dishes😀

[@BlondieinChina]

Agreed! Adds a whole new dimension to the dish when you eat it

[@CLONDONH]

Love the video Amy!! and Mengzai's mom is super knowledgable and nice too! I had so much fun watching the food adventure as well as Beijing's history as well~ Perhaps food adventure with local (senior) citizens could be a new theme? I mean you always have such good vibe and connection with not only just the young people but also senior ones--it gives us a different view on the food/culture from their perspective and it always brings out new insights that we just don't otherwise get to see. Just a thought. I'm so jealous you gotta try food and eat like an emperor!! Derk is falling behind in terms of royal hierarchy now LOL

[@BlondieinChina]

Thank you so much! I think I will continue adventuring with more senior folks because they have SO much knowledge about their cities

[@EoinTremont]

Wow! The 3 bite rule per dish for emperors was a really cool fact!

[@BlondieinChina]

I had never heard of it before! Learned soo much filming this video

[@2112Liz]

Very kind and friendly people

[@yyysboy1]

阿姨懂得很多 很不错 让我也学了很多呢。 阿姨一看就是老北京。讲话，表情，穿着，等等。浓浓的北京味。赞一个😊❤️

[@indraprasthatan4767]

Siomai in Indonesia is very popular street food as well as in upmarket restaurant. The Beijing shaomai definitely is a work of art ! Thanks ladies.

[@BlondieinChina]

Thanks for watching! Hope to travel Indonesia more extensively in the future!

[@Sunny-hc1bf]

Wow, that restaurant is older than USA!

[@CupContender]

Dayummmm

[@lindyralph8792]

I love food history stories like this. Those fried triangles looked really good!

[@Mimi-mo9ss]

I loved her mom so much 🥺❤

[@花虾之紫]

hey~正常一点，朋友🙉

[@italianlifestyle7911]

What an amazing country with beautiful people, traditions and flavorsome food!😍

[@tinypanda]

Wow super interesting and eye 👀 opening content about how the emperors ate, especially the three bites max per dish insight. Gorgeous, mouth watering entrees!😋🤤😍

[@doodlemecrzy8075]

Always interesting to have a local person to show their choice of food. Goes to show that fusion cuisine is no new idea as people have always been exploring , travelling and exchanging cultures for a long time.

[@BlondieinChina]

So true!

[@AshinAsia]

Wa! Her Mum is so lovely! I loved the stories, and especially the 3 mouthfuls part, haha. Chinese history is fascinating and interesting!

[@jerometsowinghuen]

Eating like an emperor sounds royal, to learn its history of the past through the postures and practices.

[@LorwaiTan]

Love the research about this place you've put into this episode. Makes it so much more enjoyable to watch. Excellent!

[@BlondieinChina]

Thank you so much!!!

[@VincciWincci]

It is so interesting to me that shaomai is actually written as 烧麦; in Hong Kong/Cantonese-speaking areas, it is usually written as 燒賣（烧卖）. Many thanks to Mengzai's mom for sharing her knowledge in this video - everything looked delicious!

[@wwei4194]

In wuhan it is written as 烧梅😊

[@shawnli9621]

Yes...Actually there is also another one called 稍梅. Even with same pronunciation, there are at least 4 main categories of shaomai in China.

[@lauragrt]

Yes, plus there are not much fillings in HK version 燒賣, while quite a lot of meat in Beijing version, and twice bigger

[@co-nq7vi]

I've been to beijing once and it's a truly amazing city.

[@junesiaheng1097]

Absolutelu love Beijing food, more Beijing special Resto to visit pls

[@EuroTravChannel]

Amy is also talented in filming and directing! Her videos are always pleasant to watch. FYI, Shaomai in North American English has already defined words: Siomai, Siu mai, or Shumai.

[@auky2024]

As a Cantonese man I find 'Siu Mai' sounds most appropriate. 'Siomai', 'Shumai'... what's the relevance?

[@Alex-bb1xn]

Siomai is the Hokkien name. Shumai is the generic name used by westerners, but it's also called shumai in Japanese.

[@auky2024]

@@Alex-bb1xn Thanks for the info Alex. Never heard my Hokkien wife mentioned 'siomai' here in Malaysia.

[@danieltan6935]

@@auky2024 Hokkien name is Sio Bee

[@RespectOthers1]

How could a royal meal be complete without your beloved Wan Dou Huang?! :D

[@BlondieinChina]

it was definitely on the menu hahahaha but it was a hard no from me

[@icyboy771z]

@@BlondieinChina You have been taking Chinese lessons? I find that you speak really well now haha

[@BlondieinChina]

@@icyboy771z I have 2 lessons a week! Slow but steady progress, just wanna keep the momentum moving forward

[@icyboy771z]

@@BlondieinChinaHope you enjoy your learning journey. It's tough to learn but it's a very beautiful and meaningful language and the only surviving logographic language.

[@TheSmokey1523]

omg this amazing and so unique! its great to have a knowledgeable insider.

[@rachel11z22]

The quality of your videos grows with the amount of knowledge and appreciation you have over the culture and people... Such inspiring work!

[@tc-fz5qn]

Wish the fantastic and warm people to people friendliness and relationship between Australians and Chinese could be extended to politicians and governments as well . Albanese, Penny Wong and the rest please take note.

[@billlee2983]

I hope Australian politicians watch & follow Amy's channel, and not just that, learn from Amy about diplomacy!

[@patrickt49]

Your idea of diplomacy is typical China lauding.

[@weijieqiu2742]

@@billlee2983 Amy definitely get the key to make friend with Chinese- Food. All business can be done in food table. People may trust you and make deal with you if he or she is happy to dinner with you in China.

[@pedrofernandes8165]

Absolutely loved this video!

[@davepsk7334]

First time ever seen shaomai that looks like that. And the filling is different too. It pays to have an older generation with plenty of experience guiding you where ever you go. And you get to learn about the history too.

[@maggiefan8365]

my mouth is so watering...my home town is Hohhot inner mogolia, I strongly recommend Amy to try our special lamb shaomai paring with the black brick tea. I missed it so much. From Vancouver Canada.

[@setsanchew3897]

That s the beauty of china. Food glorious food. N from such a happy go lucky aussie lady. Tqvm blondie. U brighten up the world.

[@ExpatNatt]

Love this! Such a great video! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@Vntoronto]

Hi Amy!🙋🏻‍♀️ Omg those dishes looked amazinggg! I’d love to try those authentic shaomai and eggplants! Yummy!😋🥴🧡😋🥴🧡

[@C3PO_]

Awww! What a kind and hospitable auntie! ❤So glad to see you taken good care of in China, Amy!🤗

[@chitru1983]

I watched the Cdrama Royal Feast this year and the food served to the emperor and the royal family are exquisite with a lot of attention to detail and styling. I can imagine that shaomai being prepared in the royal kitchen. That sure is a beauty. I would recommend the drama for the food they prepared. I read they did a lot of research and took recipes from the royal cookbook and literally recreated them for the show.

[@icyboy771z]

Your Chinese is really impressive now...you speak really well now!

[@jasminamercuri8713]

It would have been so nice to have watched this video back when I was in that street, to try the food you are showing 🤤...hope I'll travel again to China in the future! Thanks for always uploading interesting culinary experiences!

[@missyyanawang]

There's always next time!

[@Black_Sun_Dark_Star]

Although being offered to the emperor, these cuisines from various places have been modified to suit his taste, and subsequently the taste of people in Beijing. They are not usually not the original nor the best. And honestly, our food these days are much better than those eaten by the emperors in the past

[@chiriko7335]

You should come to my hometown, Huhehaote, to try the original Shaomai! We're proud to be the city that it is from! The original is just lamb with ginger and scallion filling and it's absolutely delicious!

[@BlondieinChina]

ooh! wow now that sounds amazing. I'll add it to my 'to-eat' list!

[@Game_Changer_00]

Amy, you are the luckiest foreigner girl in China, get to taste every traditional food fit for an emperor.

[@ima7333]

This video is awesome. I need more of this type of video.

[@kimslau]

Great video Amy. You should have your friend's Mum go to other Beijing food places. She knows a lot of very interesting information.

[@kendokohai]

Ah Yi is so knowledgable and friendly!

[@patrickng842]

Amazing good vibes video again! Such lovely people.

[@Suite_annamite]

*@**10:30**:* That definitely would be a samosa (or better yet, "samsa"), since it still looks like it was imported straight from the Silk Road!

[@mu26zh]

猪皮冻太好吃了~~~尤其是沾上蒜酱后！！！ 另外，阿姨的讲解很是到位👍

[@rasasayang2941]

Learn a lot from this video, thanks❤❤❤

[@YiranSong-y7c]

I’m with 萌仔 on this. I paid my first visit to Qianmen at the age of 24, as a old Beijinger.

[@JohnnysCafe_]

Waw! That was so much food, where does Blondie put it all 😂 such an interesting place with so much history and culture behind it 👍❤️

[@hinas_for_life]

A great video, thank you, I will make sure to visit this restaurant when I visit Beijing.

[@accskaguy]

The history and insight was amazing. :)

[@BenjiSun]

i need to go here. That shaomai looks so good.

[@eiyt]

OMG...08:21...that is a quite feat to get that all in! 🤣🤣

[@sixtogonzaga655]

Looks really good 😭😭😭 i want to go to beijing!!!!

[@vincenteng7473]

Another great place Amy. Even item looks very tasty and a chance to eat at a historical restaurant like that.

[@joestki]

So a taste of royalty at last. Ever been to any of the 仿膳 restaurants? I like the one in Beihai Park

[@kangminliu160]

仿膳算了吧，口碑太差了

[@BlondieinChina]

I went there once with my neighbours!! Was an interesting experience! Will need to film a video there one day

[@KK-gb5mj]

Auntie is a food expert👍

[@ReaperUnreal]

Wooooow! Those shaomai really are beautiful.

[@mitchelllee3503]

That cabbage dish looks really yummy.

[@VionaRG]

I enjoyed the lady's food history. Lovely vid 👌

[@RichardvanderVeen]

Love it. Thanks Amy ... Enjoy!!

[@user-vk6ne6uv1y]

WOW! every dish looks so appetizing

[@ac8098]

Great adventure as always. Loved the food history in this one!

[@garluns]

Looks amazing 😮

[@user-sm3ru1fm6g]

Amazing, more food not seen before. Love to try that emperor cabbage!

[@oweerogee1263]

wow, first time in the front door street as a beijing local, any sydney locals never been to the opera house?

[@Razear]

The restaurant should offer all patrons silk robes during the feast to make the experience and ambiance feel more authentic and immersive. xD

[@BlondieinChina]

ooh that would be nice!

[@2rythm797]

The most interesting out of all that I've watched. made me want to visit

[@welcome2stp]

Love this video and all the history lessons.

[@MrPatrickloke]

damn, you are letting your taste buds run wild. atta girl, you are a piece of art.....

[@uniotter2662]

OMG, that looked so delicious! I'm really craving dim sum now. 🤤 Thanks to your friend and her mum for taking you on that food adventure!

[@karlwu5599]

This vlog is superb. Reading the comments is as much fun as watching the vedio itself.

[@jasonsiy8785]

太棒了，更多的遺產和傳統的美食。 。

[@beautifuldream108]

👏👏👏👏💪💪💪👍👍👍👍👍😍😍😍😍🤩😁👍☮️🧿🌈⛽⛽⛽💯very informative and interesting. Keep it up girl.👏👏👏

[@zhukev3176]

Amy, love the Chinese noises. Always 😂😂 EHHH???

[@Vostadues]

Seriously... You WON'T want to eat like Chinese Emperor in historical manner... Except for some dynasty that have lesser controlling code on Emperor's manner... 1. You only allowed a maximin of 3 bites per dish. (Safety reason and enforced self-control) - mentioned in the clip. 2. You are not allowed your favor dish more than once every several months. (Safety reason) - partially mentioned in the clip. 3. Your food will mostly be warm or cold because they all have to pass safety taster before been bought to your table. 4. Someone else will eat your dishes before you do. (Yes, I'm talking about the royal safety taster) 5. You have to keep a most formal manner even when you are dining by yourself. 6. You are not allowed to eat with your family on the same table, they have to sit on different tables, and if you ask the servant to bring any dishes to them, they have to stand up and thank you with the outmost formal way to present their gratitude... This truly sucks! 7. When you eat, there will be an entire army of servant staring at you and watch your every movement. 8. Even when you know those corrupted chiefs are over charging your coffer for the food, you can't do much about it... Yes, the Emperor have to pay for his meal from the coffer... 9. You are not allowed any dishes you want, all dishes have to be planned and be cookable by the royal chiefs, and Emperor won't allowed to bring in his favor chief as well, those story about a local chief be summoned to serve the emperor are all just STORIES.

[@gatesbill1805]

The girl's mother said, "you are really a disgrace to Beijingers!"🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂

[@fungigal2962]

the restaurant that was there in 1738... i couldn't help but think of that one song by fetty wap. if i knew how to sing in an era-typical accent from that time period in china... i would do a song cover. an advertisement about the restaurant itself, but in the point of view of the owner back then! xD

[@asl6304]

I can't believe she ate that large amount of horseradish lol

[@q_q123]

I miss the food in Beijing!!

[@wonderful4983]

You should try Wan Dou Huang with Sichuan pepper oil, chilly oil, soya sauce, coriander, a little vinegar, a totally different TASTE from the Sweet Wan Dou Huang, I think you will appreciate this version of Wan Dou Huang .

[@samyang5873]

Must protect our tongues at all cost , too much good food waiting for us. Yum Seng !!! Yum Yum Seng !!! 😁😁

[@youngge8705]

I love this one. Some of the dishes I haven't heard of.

[@essell.24]

Love listening to the Beijing twang

[@turmat01]

I had Siu Mai yesterday for the first time. I had too much food so I kept some for tonight. Well... your video made me crave it too much. Turns out Imma have to find something else for supper XD

[@RylHango]

The best videos are the most informative

[@winterburden]

Very cool! I can't believe you ate something that was 300 years old 🤩

[@BlondieinChina]

I know! I couldn't really wrap my head around the history of this one dish

[@Jenneration95x]

So cute now I am hungry and want dimsum haha 🥲

[@selinajuse1852]

The food looks amazing.

[@TheMoonKingdom]

That food looks super yummy:)

[@Wewhosee-im3ii]

Not auntie roasting her own daughter in front of everyone 😂😂😂

[@deenoyep7145]

aww that is cute when i thought of Amy as a goblin from a cute cartoon show... not like the horror movies ones though... dont get me wrong... Amy is just so cute.. love your contents, Amy...🥰🥰🥰💜

[@BlondieinChina]

Thank you so much!

[@lordlee6473]

Her mom like a lot of people of her age suffers from tetracycline tainted teeth. But she is not afraid to smile, and has a very beautiful smile.

[@prempromonohandoko]

definitely going to that restaurant next time I'm coming to Beijing.

[@kzdhcster]

[@fatdoi003]

For dim sum at Guangdong, smaller size is actually considered exquisite...

[@bongbuited]

Well, I myself didn't go to the famous places at my hometown too... So, I can relate to the daughter.

[@arrowshade8700]

北京人不去王府井，上海人不去外滩，西安人不去兵马俑

[@HeheLife123]

原因是：他们从小就去过了 腻了

[@henrychen2637]

哈尔滨人不去看冰灯，真是腻了。

[@HanC.]

❤️ love your videos.....food, nice company, what could be better ?!