Eating TRINIDADIAN CHINESE FOOD for the FIRST TIME in Port of Spain, Trinidad!!

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After months of planning, I’ve officially arrived in my 87th country, Trinidad and Tobago! The food and culture here are so diverse and I can’t wait to dive into it all over the next week and a half. Let’s eat some Trinidadian Chinese food in the capital, Port of Spain!
Trinidad and Tobago is a country in the Caribbean Sea, just a stone’s throw from northern Venezuela, the country my parents are from. Trinidad and Tobago cuisine is a wonderful and diverse fusion of African, South Asian, Creole, Afghan, Chinese, Amerindian, Arab, Spanish, and Portuguese cuisines, which makes it super unique unto itself!
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My adventure began on the island of Trinidad, in the country’s capital, Port of Spain. My new friends Quincy and David and I would be starting off at Wing Hua, a Chinese restaurant and bar in the city.
The restaurant had a small dining area that was closed due to COVID, as well as a bar at the end where you order. Quincy told me the food would be spicy, so I was excited! Their menu was massive, and we ordered six items.
One of the guys there was a fan of mine and gave me some curry goat for free! Then, I headed back into the kitchen to watch them prepare some lo mein noodles with half of a chopped Chinese-style chicken on top.
Next, they prepared some pepper shrimp, beef in black bean sauce and vegetables, chunky vegetables, Hong Kong-style pork, Singapore noodles, fried chicken, Chinese-style roasted chicken, and more. I tried a carrot and some pork. It was very spicy!
At our table, we started with fried wontons, chunky vegetables, Hong Kong-style pork, and beef in black bean sauce. First, I tried the wontons with chili sauce. It was spicy but full of flavor! Everything looked so hearty, meaty, and protein-rich!
Then, I moved on to the Singapore noodles, Hong Kong-style pork, pepper shrimp, and chunky vegetables. The noodles were like thin glass noodles with a bit of spice, meat, and vegetables. I loved that the Chinese food was made using Trinidadian spices!
The tender beef was also fantastic. I loved the black bean sauce, and the Hong Kong-style pork had some nice heat to it. The pepper shrimp also had a nice amount of spice on them. I also really enjoyed the chunky vegetables.
Next were steamed shrimp wontons, which were very different from the fried ones. They were soft and doughy, and came down in a pungent sauce. The spice in the sauce had a delayed reaction!
I followed them with the ram-style chicken came with peppers and carrots. It was so tasty with an almost glazy sauce on it, and was like a lightly fried chicken. The crispy skin pork was fatty and crispy, almost like chicharron! I loved it.
Then, I went for the chicken spring roll, which was more like a large empanada or pastel. I liked houw light and crispy it was. The char sui bao, or barbecued pork bun, was like a savory and fluffy pillow. It had a sweetness to it, and the bun itself was nice and airy.
Finally, I went with the matcha boba tea. The little tapioca balls in it were fantastic. It was like a mocha frappuccino with whipped cream.
The beef in black bean sauce was my favorite, with the steamed wontons a close second. But everything was so good!
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My name is David Hoffmann. Since starting David’s Been Here in 2008, I have traveled to over 1,300 destinations in 88 countries to experience and document unique cultures on my KZbin channel, travel blog, and social media.
I highlight culture and historical sites, but my passion is food! I love to experience and showcase the different flavors each destination has to offer, from casual street food to gourmet restaurant dining.
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[@mogains]

Double salute to the guy that brought you the curry goat thats how a trini to the bone dose it. Hats of to all who hosted you and made your stay comfortable and memorable. I'm so proud and happy that you visited our beautiful country and experienced a bit of our unique culture. I can't wait to see all the videos you did here. And hopefully you'll be back with your beautiful family. One love from beautiful Trinidad and Tobago ❤ 🇹🇹.

[@Davidsbeenhere]

That was an amazing surprise!

[@kshitijm9]

I read this comment in trini accent

[@monicaduprey3705]

Glad u experienced our Wonderful country!!

[@seancoker6830]

Trini, the Caribbeans most underrated paradise

[@rajeshtulssie]

@@Davidsbeenhere i Wouldve like to have seen you tried the curry goat footage how was it ?

[@Joyhopefaithlove]

So appreciate my Trini people keeping it real and not faking the accent. Well represented! Trini food is the best.

[@martemis]

What makes Trinidad and Tobago beautiful is not just the food. It’s the people. It’s the culture. It’s the beaches. The rain forests on a Caribbean island. It’s the heat and the cool breezes. It’s the music and the musical talent. If only we could get government right 🤣

[@rawhenrnh]

If only; we could be the Dubai of the Caribbean

[@reeneljoseph]

Man well said inno, if only we had everything right lol

[@GazaSensi]

😅😅😅😅

[@AyeeeItsCam]

Yet, he only shows Indo Trinis. Trinidad is too diverse to ONLY showcase one group

[@martemis]

@@AyeeeItsCam the guy in the video with him isnt ‘indo trini’. But therein lies the problem. He’s a trini. What does it matter if he is indo or afro? Except in the minds of those to whom it matters. Until we get past the things that separate us we remain, well, separated. If one rise we all rise. Oh Trinidad, you can be so much more.

[@TriniCookingwithNatasha]

So excited for this series... Trini Chinese is the best.

[@thecookofhappiness]

Absolutely

[@Davidsbeenhere]

this is going to be BIG!!

[@framephotography1]

Its amazing. Best? No.

[@angelabakhsh-harrison8420]

It's nice but not the best.

[@seanakapax]

I learnt of to cook my Trini Chinese from you Natasha, thanks!

[@rawhenrnh]

Yes I'm ready to binge! 🇹🇹🔥. Finally a major content creator decides to do T&T. THANK YOU!

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Yes bro so much to go!

[@GazaSensi]

That decided to do Trinidad and Tobago THE RIGHT WAY!!!! Finally 👏🏾🇹🇹❤️‍🔥

[@virginiasooknanan7840]

Thanks for highlighting and presenting our Trinidadian cuisine to the world...You did an amazing job as usual...🇹🇹♥️💯

[@susieboodoo8464]

Must say that David is so down to earth and fits in so nicely in Trinidad. Best wishes with your videos

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Thank you Susie! I appreciate all the support and kind words. I am just real to many people are fake. Sad to live life like that

[@FoodieNation]

Great video guys!! 🇹🇹 Can't wait to see more!! 🔥 #VisitTrinidadandTobago

[@Davidsbeenhere]

so much more to come!

[@lilyevans256]

I discovered this channel because of your visit to Trinidad and Tobago. We are so proud of our culture, and especially cuisine. I imagine you're about to gain a bunch of followers that are mostly Trinis :') Thank you for highlighting it, and thank you to those who hosted you and guided you through the experience. Great job all around!

[@Snow-l4y]

Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 sending greetings 🇹🇹 thank you for showing our food to the world 🌎 ❤ ♥ 💕.

[@CookNComedy]

The long awaited Trinidad series 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Yes it was!!!

[@kurtydhan]

@@Davidsbeenhere ...dave home u get to come back for christmas and u stay by my mom she is gonna cook u good oil down

[@deshajames2224]

I like how he is allowing David to experience the flavours for himself. More importantly he is not putting his hand in his food. Nice and simple.

[@chivymendoza]

I took my friend to Trinidad in 2008. She tried Trinidad Style Chinese Food, she was hooked that's all she wanted all trip lol... the way David enjoyed that made me hungry and miss home.

[@arleneameerali4827]

Love from Trinidad, so glad you visited and enjoyed our food. 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@tolovly14]

Can't wait to go to Trinidad just for the food alone! 😋

[@moredavidsbeenhere]

Oh i cant wait to go back!

[@micheleforgione150]

Sugar , sugar , pepper and salt ! The second “ sugar “ is MSG . That’s the flavour enhancer ! And it’s really not bad for you as long as it’s used in moderation. Msg is naturally found in parmigiano reggiano that’s what makes our Pastas so good .

[@taphycanning7812]

Yh they trying to hide it 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 but we Trini's knoooowwww they put the good Ole msg

[@wendyann3333]

MSG is a chemical !

[@Summermessa]

Loving this Trinidadian series! Such a beautiful blend of cultures and food! ❤️❤️ Your doing an amazing job David! Love your channel 🤲🏽❤️!

[@nipbru92]

Finally the Trini series can’t wait for see the rest of your experience in 🇹🇹

[@Jeremiahceaser]

Thank you for supporting our country god bless u bro

[@SakuraHailey]

Super excited for this series! Loved the video, can't wait for the others! You pronounce different languages so well! Trini Chinese is so delicious!

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Thank you so much! Yes I speak three and always try to learn how to pronounce other languages the best I can

[@bamanbuchem9885]

This episode is gonna be educational. So rare to see such mixed of culture and food. Love it. ❤️

[@moredavidsbeenhere]

yes very rare right :)

[@melanier7309]

There are people of Chinese descent in other Caribbean Islands. I worked with some, attended high school and college in NY with Chinese Jamaicans.

[@SylentStar0009]

This is 1st time seeing someone even speak on the Chinese influence in T&T my great grand father from their was full Chinese.

[@angelstarr5509]

I love Chinese food, it's my go to when I feel like eating out. Thanks for embracing our country and enjoying our many dishes

[@ZariDV]

Gosh now I'm sitting at home craving Chinese food. That looked so good. Shout out to the dude who brought you the curry to sample. That was really sweet.

[@melroque660]

You know how long I waiting for the Trinidad food series to start!!! Well yes! Can't wait to see all the productions!

[@trinidadandtobago7098]

Thanks for visiting my beautiful country to show the world how cultural our people are and food are hope to see you soon and I can't wait to see the rest of your contents in my beautiful country hope to see you soon on a vacation with your family 🙏🏿🙏🏿🇹🇹🇹🇹💯

[@Ajm833]

I’ve been waiting on this! I hope you enjoyed my beautiful country!!!!!! Thanks for displaying Trinidad and Tobago!! 🇹🇹🇹🇹❤️❤️🇹🇹🇹🇹❤️❤️🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@jasminespencer2872]

YAY FINALLY!!!! Let's go T&T 🇹🇹🔥🇹🇹❤🇹🇹🔥🇹🇹❤🇹🇹

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Yes here it comes

[@marleneaugustine9570]

Happen upon your video Trinidad Street Food and I am hooked, here binge watching and can't wait to go back home. Your enthusiasm enjoying food from Trinidad makes us feel proud. Can't wait to see you hit Tobago.

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Amazing!!! Get ready still another 10 videos to go 👍❤️🙏

[@ozoneA6]

Love how he did his research before coming. Thanks mate👏👊🇹🇹💯

[@matejhojdar4350]

Yes!!!!! it’s here 🇹🇹🤩 I always love these series of yours where you visit countries that not many food you-tubers tend to visit. Such as your extensive food tours of Albania, Kosovo and now Trinidad! So ready for this 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@FoodieMeatsFood]

This series is going to be awesome!!

[@Chineerasta]

David is really enjoying this lol. Trinidad 🇹🇹 has the best Chinese food.

[@marlonrajaram2156]

Bro enjoy Trinidad I’m a follower on Instagram and o think you loved the food and culture. It’s a wonder of the world. Small island with so much love and appreciation to all cultures. Hope you enjoyed it there.

[@moredavidsbeenhere]

thank you so much!!

[@reneholder-mcclean-ramirez4517]

Loving this. Here having memories of the Chinese restaurant I lived nearby in Trinidad and the Caribbean Chinese place I lived nearby in Scarbrough Ontario. Also, it is great to see Quincy collaborating on this vid and sharing his cuisine expertise.

[@kadeemmohammed496]

i've been waiting ever since i saw chef jason posted that you were here finallyyyyy!!!!!

[@Steve-jo9cl]

As a Trinidadian/St Lucian, I strongly support this video. Much Respect!!

[@DeeNY2K9]

Loved this episode! I can't wait to see the rest of your content, as you explore our Trinibagonian culture, food and hospitality ❤️🇹🇹

[@renajagdeo8120]

Trini food is the best in the world. Fusion of indian, chinese, creole, spanish! The best!

[@wagminagmishagmiragmihagmi4341]

Trinidad have an amazing pepper(moruga scorpion) Its one of the hottest peppers on earth I grew it in Algeria People here where shocked about the heat hahahaha👍🔥

[@crystalwaters7587]

Welcome! Loving the first episode showcasing our country

[@johncozier4014]

Glad to hear that you enjoyed your time in my country.

[@neter8445]

Thank u! We love yuh too bad David❤🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@cutesywootsey]

Thank you for coming to my country, David 🙏💜🇹🇹

[@reeneljoseph]

Yay finally 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹 gonna be fun series, big up Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@kezziabrereton7593]

Beautiful start to the trini series David. You promised us that it would be EPIC...I am so tuned in..can't wait for the rest of videos.💃🏽😊😋💃🏽

[@keithmaharaj3538]

Finally, I have been waiting for this. I'm all smiles this morning.

[@ilot4]

The food looks amazing! Thanks for introducing us to Trinidad and Tobago Chinese food. As a Singaporean, it always cracks me up to see Singapore Noodles because that dish name does not exist in Singapore 😂 P.S. Your beard is ready for a Trinidad shave video 😁

[@deoramcharita5978]

That is because it was invented in trinidad,,so next you will be hearing Singapore noodles from trinidad buddy,

[@ilot4]

@@deoramcharita5978 Singapore noodles were invented in Hong Kong, not Trinidad and Tobago.

[@InTheKitchenWithGinaYoung]

Great content thanks for what your doing God bless you

[@stacybailey2701]

The wait is finally over...great video....thanks for highlighting our country

[@kelesipegus]

🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹 S/O to Quincy in authentically and engagingly hosting you ❤

[@aveleblanc]

ahh this video is perfect! You've found the best person to select the dishes for you (Quincy)!

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Yes he was amazing! Wow that food was good 👍

[@lisamarcano3585]

YEAH, have been waiting anxiously for this series of Trinidad and Tobago. YEAH!

[@campbell1570]

Another great video that food looked amazing never even heard of trini Chinese food 😋I'd be in 😍love

[@keepingupwithmyshenanigans7590]

Trini style Chinese food is the best !! Hands down 💯😋🇹🇹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@gwengordon8317]

Totally agree !!!

[@keepingupwithmyshenanigans7590]

@@gwengordon8317 yip I think I can make a judgment by having Chinese in Canada , England and Scotland even Barbados but theirs not too and !!

[@22seanmurphy]

Hi David that looks delicious and fresh, I'm sure your aware that here in the UK we have loads of Asian food restaurants and takeaways and some very good ones but not as good as that, travel safe mate 🍻🙏

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Never the same as from the land it was born in 😎

[@22seanmurphy]

That very true wise words 🍻🙏

[@stephansingh10]

Trinidad 🇹🇹 my home 💯👍🏾 finally can’t wait to see this series

[@Brosforever_sean]

David all I want to say is that this a phenomenal and amazing video .I live in trinidad and I love this blessings to you

[@dominicjoseph5902]

Happy to see you highlight my country.

[@omellyjack1869]

The Chinese trini accent took my soul😂😂😂 no wayyy

[@Sango-po5pi]

I mean, china and trinidad go way back. Near the end of slavery, 2500 chinese men and 300 chinese women were brought to the country as laborers, they quickly hated the work and shifted to building theirown businesses. But there were only 300 chibese women. Btw, the population of trinidad was barely 10,000 people at this point, so 2500 is a lot. Those chinese men took local wives, mostly of creole (african, amerindian and european admixture) descent (likely the majority of "black" persons have this mix), and thats how chinese culture became entrenched into our land. China is as much a part of our heritage as any of our other parent cultures.

[@leoanacorazon6171]

Thank you for sharing our food with us. Sharing a meal is the best way to say we are friends..

[@TasteofTrini]

🙌🏽🔥🇹🇹

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Yes sir!

[@linetterampersad5465]

What a wonderful job you did David you showcased out Country beautifully job well done love it. Blessings to you 🙏

[@richj8171]

Wooohooo! Can't wait to watch this series ! 🇹🇹

[@valariegriffin462]

I love how he loves food. His excitement for food is infectious.

[@GazaSensi]

I myself have never visited that restaurant but after this video I'm definitely, after God 🙏🏽 gonna try there 💖🇹🇹

[@bluelightuniverse1076]

Hey.... where is this restaurant located???

[@GazaSensi]

@@bluelightuniverse1076 They have a few locations Google the name and you would see

[@ingridbee9192]

I looked at all the Trinidad videos. Bring a Trini living in Canada, I felt happy you visited my home land. Awesome. Thank you David ❤

[@truetrinibombshells320]

Thank you for highlighting our wonderful food and trini culture❤

[@rightperson4215]

Oh beautiful and yummy video ♥️ this series of Trinedent gonna be good for sure

[@leslie-annjones5321]

I'm glad to know that after he had the roti he decided to come see what else we have, and your taste buds had a grand time

[@jeshaiahaugustus2t136]

We are so happy that you highlighted our country in a positive way and your host was very kind as well!

[@natalielobin187]

Great video, thoroughly enjoyed seeing how much you appreciated our food

[@ayanagaaythri]

🇹🇹 🇹🇹 🇹🇹 can’t wait for the rest of the videos featuring Trini!

[@rawhenrnh]

I can't wait for when he hits the street food vendors.

[@Nadia-rr9qz]

So excited for this series!!!

[@semsem185]

The man who took you there absolutely knows good food! It's very good

[@el.aye.bee.4477]

YO, and David rockin' a TTFA shirt. That took some courage!! LOL!

[@MarkAnthonyPrince]

...just loving how the chinese folk are getting some representation on our island. Usually when foreigners come folk give them curry, shove a doubles in their hand. So many foods some of which are seasonal. We're a multicultural society. I like that home boys didn't jump out no fresh water trini for their visitor friend either lol, they kept the trini twang, that trinbagonian dialogue right thru! Love it! *Subscribes.

[@ItsJustMeeAgaiin]

First video I've ever seen from you & just so happens to be the first filmed in Trinidad 😅 can't wait to see more of your visit!

[@caribbeanfoodandtravel]

This is amazing that you came to visit my country David. 🤗🤗🤗 Hope you enjoyed!!!

[@lennoxramhit4213]

Thanks for you sir for making my Trinidad country proud to the world market of good food eating wow blessing to you guys and the Trini to the bone who with thou and the owner of the restaurant blessing to them all

[@reanelaustin9511]

Love watching your videos! Thanks for visiting and experiencing our culture ❤️

[@vinniekay0967]

It's all about the Prep (Mise en place) And consistency.. That's what makes a fast 'Turn round' & in the end 'Happy Go Lucky' customers, ligning up a front your Store.. PEACE!

[@marcwilone]

Awesome. Waited for this...

[@meradeonarine7624]

Great. I have seen a few videos of David highlighting our Trini food snd culture, enjoyed it!

[@AdventureTT-ri8cb]

Love how you visit my country 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@wenceliarivas1984]

It was great to see a clean well kept kitchen .

[@kaushikiespinoza4035]

You was here in our country. Great to have you. Wow splendid ✌️💖😘

[@mrperfectsinghinhollywood6357]

Wow enjoy Indian and Chinese food very yummy 🤤🤤

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Oh it’s so good!

[@victoriab.6910]

Thank you for visiting my country❤️hope you enjoy/enjoyed your stay here!🇹🇹please come again

[@jacqueykoo517]

That chinese food, my mouth is watering, those wontons, chowmein, greens, peppers, sauces and everything, have mercy on Percy😋😋😋😁😁😁😀

[@GlennJag]

Fantastic video. Looking forward to the rest. Come back to Trinidad soon!

[@NansGlobalKitchen]

Wow this is awesome! So looking forward to your video series of this my beautiful country of Trinidad and Tobago! Trinidad Chinese Food is the best! The doubles and rotis selling in the shops are awesome too ❤

[@Counz223]

One of the worst things to happen to me was becoming intolerant to pepper 💩 I could cry watching this.. I’d dabble now and then when I have nowhere to go though 😂 Glad you enjoyed your stay! 🙏🏾🇹🇹

[@Sango-po5pi]

I just love that you're picking up a trinidadian accent hahahahahaha. I can hear it. I cam hear it because im a trini. I LOVE that.

[@JR-lg2xe]

David TRINIDAD has THE BEST CHINESE FOOD IN THE WORLD!!...lol including mainland China. The reason is the fusion and herbs we have. GOD!! I miss our chinese food, the ones here stateside are awful. Glad you had the opportunity to taste and compare all you had to admit ours is the best yet.

[@jasminespencer2872]

Loved the video Our Chinese food is not what I think is the first food that comes to mind, so I was surprised that was the first stop you made but glad you enjoyed. How does it differ from Chinese food you've gotten at other places (not Miami)?

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Yes the best!

[@DeeDiamond2981]

He's done other foods..

[@jelinthemix]

Glad you got to try our signature Chinese dishes. Steamed Wontons are my favorite.

[@sarahbaksh1164]

Guess who's gonna buy some crispy skin pork from Wing Hua tomorrow? 😁😁😁

[@shivanajagdeo2890]

Omg! I live right behind this restaurant!!! But i saw you at Sharida's Place at half 2am 😍😘 Great food!

[@rajeshtulssie]

Right behind the restaurant is a dumpster lol

[@rhondasargeant7488]

I have been waiting for these videos!!! 🇹🇹🇹🇹