Cheap Eats in Monterey California

Looking for some cheap eats for your Monterey trip? Well here's a few options! Monterey has a pretty good variety of affordable restaurants but if you're looking for something a little more upscale, they also have quite a few of those options as well.
Here's 5 cheap restaurants we go to in Monterey, California:
Kim's Market
218 Reindollar Ave # 1A, Marina, CA 93933
Chopstix
Nacho Business
Ocean Sushi
Mundo's Sandwich
And the two upscale ones we mentioned:
www.alejandros...
www.cellaresta...

[@Leemited719]

Kim’s market in Marina is fire! 🔥🔥🔥

[@frazzledhobbit]

I was SO not expecting you guys to literally start of with the market down the street from my house. That's our absolute favorite place and it's grown my kid's love for Korean food so much. The lady that runs it got my 4yo on those cuttlefish chips when she gave her a free bag to try and now she asks for it all the time!

[@mountaingirl7318]

This couldn’t be more perfect timing! I will be visiting Monterey in a few weeks and now I know what places to go to!

[@geri9839]

I to will be heading to California next week and definitely be heading to Monterey California.

[@TaklyntheWorld]

Hope you get some sunny days!

[@geri9839]

​@@TaklyntheWorldI hope so too. Thks

[@rigo9301]

hell yea!!!! depending on your budget I can definitely recommend some spots!

[@SoulfreshhPwns]

the way you guys share food with each other is so wholesome love it

[@prabingurung628]

Man you two make me so happy

[@TripleAM19]

I live in SoCal right now but grew up in the Monterey Bay area so it's nice seeing a video like this! OMG, had no clue about Kim's Market in Marina (technically not Monterey) since I used to live there also. $2.50 for kimbap?!?! Such a bargain! Gotta check out next time I visit my friends. Yup.. pho at Chop-Stix.. great memories. Thanks for reviewing Nacho Bizness.. will check it out!

[@nickmoreno7733]

Technically 🤓

[@jalesaarmen4290]

its in monterey county

[@josemedeiros007]

Cool video, I also ate at Chopstix Vietnamese food but at the Seaside location, it was good. I'll have to try Nacho Bizness, Ocean Sushi and Mundo's next time I visit Monterey.

[@beobeo23]

Shout out for Kim’s! Great little family shop with low price for gimbap. Other items might be pricier than the larger stores but definitely a saver

[@Edwin-zo6vp]

saved this video after 2 min of watching. been living the 626 my whole life and you showed me some spots i never knew about

[@adrianarcelo3287]

i just recently found this channel after randomly and realized it was You two! it’s nice to see this side of you guys :)

[@rickhurley7653]

As a US Marine deployed to South Korea in the mid-80s, I fell in love with Korean food. The potstickers you're referring to are called Yaki mandu. OMG are they delicious. And the street food at night like fried chicken and shrimp...... I wish I could go back it was so good.

[@janetjosselyn5379]

The tri tip at Mundos is yum!

[@2512MaTHias]

Thanks a lot for the „Monterey Munching Manual“ 😂😂😂 I immediately saved it in my videos, as I‘ll be there on holiday in August, so I can try out the one or other spot. Best regards from a true subscriber from Germany 🇩🇪 👍

[@2512MaTHias]

Two days ago we tried Kimchi, fresh Octopus Salad and Wantans at Kim‘s market and had lunch at Chopstix. Both fantastic food and highly recommended worth a trip from Germany! And 17 miles of nice seashore nearby… 😊👍

[@Liz-og9gc]

Love the videos! My hubby is from The Bay ( I may have said that before) but love seeing all the places. We have been gone for a few years (in Texas). The food looks delicioso!

[@AManabuaMortgage]

OMGAAWD Taklyn… I get it. I get it. Chef’s kiss

[@whskymr]

Ocean sushi is fire. Glad u covered them

[@geri9839]

Hello Taku and Jocelyn food look delicious . I love the restaurants down in Monterey California.

[@justskillz2000]

Good video the food you guys eat always look delicious 😋

[@ktmcc4360]

Phil's fish house is the go to spot for me.

[@illsince83]

Is it just me or did the food quality go down since they moved locations

[@Koji-888]

It’s okay place. But weird location. Between Monterey and Santa Cruz.

[@Koji-888]

Great to see you guys. Love Monterey / Carmel area. (Point Lobos walk / hike.) Thank goodness it’s okay to say “Oriental” again. 🤣💕

[@user-oq9ir2mq5b]

I went into Kim’s mart and the lady, I believe she’s the owner, made fresh mandu(Korean dumplings) and asked if I wanted to buy some so I gave it try. There was another lady there and they made the dumplings right there including cooking them for me. While I waited I was going to just browse around but the owner insisted I have a seat and she pointed the heater she was using right at me so I was warmed up as it was winter time when I visited her store. When they were done cooking the dumplings I took them home and yummy, worth the wait! Very sweet women. Another time I went in with my child and she gave my child a box of the Japanese rice candy.

[@litosmoove]

Next time you guys are in town visit Keokis Hawaiian bbq located in Marina Ca. Solid spots you guys visited!

[@kalymariano]

Love Keoki

[@cgoddy]

Keoki’s Kalbi 🤤🤤

[@unknowndeoxys00]

Dang. A decade of schooling and I have never been to Kim's. My mainstay was Asian Market on Del Monte. Will check it out next time around 😆

[@UchiMang]

No way you guys went to Kim’s! That’s literally down the street from me. Great spot, great cucumber kimchi.

[@AHG1347]

I will need to check out Kim's market next time I visit Monterey. Compagno's and First Awakenings are my two go to spots everytime we are down there. The quality is great while still being at a reasonable price point.

[@marilynnergord7993]

We lived in Monterey for 20 years and have been to all of these places except the nacho one. Years ago we would order huge trays of sushi from Ocean Sushi for catering at Mission Ranch. I real miss the gimbap rolls. We would pick those up for a fast lunch ….freshly made there is nothing like them

[@greatdestroyer1]

I live in Idaho now but Monterey is where I grew up , I really miss the fishing .

[@rjridge6791]

Fish are all gone. There are urchins and jellies remaining. Kelp forest has crashed. Salmon gone. Rockfish going extinct.

[@hoglife92]

Compagnos in pacific grove is an all time hidden gem! Like 40 sandwiches and the deserts they make are fire! #27 you’ll thank me later

[@Hinesfarm-Indiana]

Great video 👍👍

[@katana723]

My girlfriend and I moved back to the bay area and we *love* eating out and discovering restaurants and areas, I am definitely going to share your channel with her The tricky thing is fighting the weight gain 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nicksetsthemudio3227]

The Fish House is my favorite spot. If you haven’t gone you gotta go check it out

[@hoglife92]

Best crab cakes in the world!!

[@garrycarlyle4429]

Ive rolled you for along time and i enjoy what you post looking forward to takous kook book

[@Straycat733]

Go to Racines on the Main Street in Monterey. I like to order the yolkless spinach omelette

[@ShadowCry1558]

Asian Market down the street from there next to the Pupuseria has better prices and I've been going there for a while now! Ocean Sushi Deli is fantastic!

[@darrynkushman1]

Yes Yes !! That looks super tasty !!

[@marypena9358]

Try Pho Lucky not too far from Kims. The pho is good there and their beef roll with vermicelli is really good. I'm originally from San Jose and when I'm craving good Vietnamese food this is the place to go!

[@crc0504]

Kim’s oriental is so good! 😀

[@808w3lz680]

Wow! "Ocean sushi"?! We have "Sushi Kaiyo" here on the big island Hawaii

[@addicted2fishing119]

Have you already shown the amazing Aquarium???

[@Straycat733]

Monterey is my home town

[@JayZ..]

Subway is $17 now for a foot long BMT.

[@TaklyntheWorld]

$17?! That’s insane.

[@msnbutterfly1]

Cool post! Looks like there are actually 3 locations for Chopstix and 2 for Ocean Sushi Deli

[@msnbutterfly1]

and 2 Mundos Sandwich

[@5argetech56]

Oh I'm there!

[@TheSparklyBeader87]

You guys may want to translate and discuss what the ALL the entrees are since many of us do not know. Thanks! ❤

[@crc0504]

Go to Gilroy and do a day. Outlets, food, and winery? lol maybe some fruit stands 😮

[@2512MaTHias]

Garlic Outlet, garlic food, garlic wine, garlic fruits… 😂

[@Sakana_Ren]

Omg, that makes sense. Sushi is a Japanese burrito! 🍣

[@justskillz2000]

Exactly 😂

[@chinkygardner4155]

Should try Noodle Bar in Marina, California not too far from Monterey

[@gindara21]

where can i get that crab shirt? it's gorgeous!

[@TaklyntheWorld]

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[@amg-7]

If yall still hear Randy's breakfast sandwich is one of a kind! only on weekdays

[@hoglife92]

Ehhh it’s good on prices but they half ass it now with the sandwiches and they never wear gloves or clean their hands lol

[@p90p90]

2.50 for the kimbap! thats a steal

[@larryhaynes8381]

I saw a video where you mentioned you would like a small piece of property. I have a nice ocean view lot in Shelter Cove for sale.

[@carmensiordia7097]

Still for sale?

[@moodohwah4389]

LMAO NOOOO NOT MY SEAWEED

[@HmongGuyTV]

Next time you’re in the area, hmu I’d show y’all more spots ✌🏽!

[@obrazu]

Subway way more expesive now, I'm much closer to $20 than $10 for a footlong and that's just the sub alone.

[@SteveReynold]

Use the coupons dummy, it’s well below 20, even below ten even for the pastrami

[@Doodooheadguy-fishing]

Mundos is so good. I hit it up after fishing shelter cove.

[@E34535i]

A regular foot long turkey at subway here in Hawaii is $14. So if it's under $10 in Cali that's deals.

[@afatkid]

Yoo kimbap looks so good rn

[@hawaiixsam]

Nooooooooo you guys were literally in, you town 2 Mins from where I live. Would love to show u around the area if ur here again. I'm a chef as well. Hope u enjoyed your time here

[@chichibangbang3667]

I was waiting for Taku's long sip of beer and, "ahhhh." Where are the good watering holes?

[@joanneganon7157]

Holy Yummy🎉 Wwe don't have any foods like this in VT. You have to go to tje city 😢. Thanks for .aking me hungry🤣. JO JO IN VT 💞

[@pamelabeauty1063]

Jocelyn your skin looks so good. Glowing! What is your secret.😊

[@tbdnguyen831]

I grew up there

[@eneidialawhead8920]

Welcome to Beautiful Monterey 🎉 but sorry! it’s very fog week! You guys are the best❤

[@jasonle4192]

Thanks ! 😊

[@davescheer5038]

🌴 I find it interesting 🤔 how does a sushi chef grade or compare his sushi to others like from stores or even other restaurants, do you use a grading system like from 1 thru 10 ? Is it piece by piece , separate like presentation and quality of service , how well things were made ? Freshness of products. 🤔

[@connersuba1037]

Subway is 12 bucks for a foot long in South Carolina

[@youaregoingtolovethis]

When she said she wanted some meat and he followed up with you want some meat my mind went straight to the gutter.

[@alexP0015]

U needed to go to Jim's its in seaside but like right there,

[@tym2getbizeee]

Damn you’re in my city of Marina!

[@kalymariano]

There is better Vietnamese food in Salinas and Marina. Saigon Cafe, Than Long, and QQ Noodle are all better then Chopstix and comparable in price. Salinas isn't really a tourist destination, but there's some good food here!

[@kiko784]

I remember when pho was $8 for a large bowl a few years ago. Where has the time gone.

[@jxl0318]

Does the Pho place not have condiments? Such as hoisin sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, chili oil, etc… I can’t eat plain pho, it’s just not right hahaha😂😂😂

[@Enjoytheoutdoors]

Made me hungry

[@mystimag]

LOVE CHOPSTIX!!!

[@bonto1859]

Watching Taku judge non-OCL sushi was as nerve-wracking as watching Gordon Ramsay critique his next victim 😰

[@donEvans27]

The octopus is cooked chemically, just like Ceviche

[@Koji-888]

Lemon / Lime juice is a chemical now.? 🤷🏻‍♀️ Citric Acid ツ

[@illsince83]

Whoa, are you from Marina??

[@victorlui5955]

Yay!!! 😍🖤🥰🇺🇸🍻🍺

[@goofsaddggkle7351]

I am just really curious what nationality Jocelyn is. She seems really familiar with Korean and Japanese culture, but looks Mexican!

[@serendipitous6]

believe she is. 👍

[@liyinchong4493]

Yummy 🤤

[@bobbyw1074]

This is not Monterey in LA is it?

[@waynecassidy6145]

The amount of food you two eat in 13 minutes I’m surprised you’re bodies aren’t the size of a house 😂😂😜

[@JustinSeason]

it sounds like there is feedback from your mic during the first 3 minutes or so.

[@juicemma7392]

Ya must be smoking the 🔥 to be having the munchies like that

[@CytoplasmicGoo]

Kimbap for $2.50? Dang, that is cheap. It's 8 and up here where I am.

[@estevanL76]

Subway is about the same price as the sandwhich you guys got, $10-14 per sandwhich

[@Lost_Hwasal]

Dont sleep on fresh gimchi, its the best.

[@harrisji]

We used to go to CHOP STIX all the time when we lived in San Jose.

[@ChaoSna-jk3iy]

❤

[@a.d.8252]

👍🏾

[@BIGT-fn6fr]

That is not a Nacho. The fiasta.6:00

[@블랙캣-h9u]

omg kroean food

[@Katarjana]

The $5 foot long is now a $6 6 inch. I don’t eat fast food, but I don’t appreciate the corporate greed and inflation changing how people access food. :(

[@annbui2045]

SKIP Chopstix . I can't stand that place, especially since I believe it's actually run by Vietnamese people. Their food is always so bland! I highly recommend QQ in Marina or Pho #1 in Salinas instead for pho cravings! My students recommend El Jaliscience in Salinas for quick/cheap Mexican food.

[@lecheff4836]

Not my seaweed.....

[@Peacefullsound1]

the squeaky sound from the camera makes it unbearable to watch although I love watch you guys!

[@BIGT-fn6fr]

It's not my business 5:30 It's a nacho business

[@jasontravis6098]

Subway sucks

[@yeahman1756]

You cannot mess up a pho broth recipe.. its so standard basic.. whoever mess it up .. should never open a restaurant.

[@michaelandersson2856]

👎