Differences Between Japanese Shabu Shabu and Chinese Hotpot

[@verycurious00]

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+verycurious00 haha Thanks :-) love you too!

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+verycurious00 i prefer salty congee

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[@markmoody7798]

oh no...how dare someone enjoy food in an "improper" way....food is meant to be enjoyed by the people who eat it. If mike wants to eat shabu shabu this way then by all means let him, you eat it your way, ill eat it my way, the world will keep on turning XD

[@inspritqueen3350]

I should stop watching Mike Ge's food video in middle of night u.u..... because thanks to them i am hungry.... I want hotpot for breakfast ._.

[@666aron]

insprit Queen I know the feel. It's 1:30 AM here, I need to sleep, but I'm hungry.

[@inspritqueen3350]

Aron Feher i know right u.u

[@peterxyz3541]

9:35 pm........I can't eat this late.

[@inspritqueen3350]

Peter XYZ if you dont want to after 9:30 pm better watch mike's food video's tomorrow :3. Or you will be hungry ......now

[@MtnNerd]

+insprit Queen The same thing just happened to me. I looked this place up and they are a chain with one not too far away.

[@balabalakrishnan6872]

Wow this is the first video I watched of Mike's. I became a huge fan . I been watching Mike's videos for a long time n I always want to see the first video I loved it

[@kimberlycabanas5131]

I'm not sure what's winning - my craving for hot pot.. or my urge to dance to that background music. I'm glad I watched this. I never thought of adding corn to hot pot. I might try that next time.

[@keithmasumoto9698]

this is a very untraditional shabu shabu place. broccoli and kale? it should be shungiku= chrysanthemum greens =tong hao, and no rice. noodles are supposed to go in last. but it sure looks good! thank you!

[@garricksl]

+Keith Matsumoto This is probably in typical American town and try to sell to the mess.

[@afcgeo882]

Rice is ABSOLUTELY served in Shabu Shabu! You swirl the meat, dip it into sauce, and then rest it on the rice, allowing it to cool and flavor the rice at the same time.

[@ohdaUtube]

Mike, noooooo!!! You seriously needed Dan for this one... Japanese food is similar to Shanghainese in that you're meant to enjoy the quality and freshness of the ingredients. the meat is not meant to be put in the soup to simmer. its meant to be dipped for a few seconds till it just turns slightly cooked (that's why its thin) and transferred to the ponzu to enjoy the freshness of the meat. so what you had in the end was not shabu shabu. It's kind of like the general tso's chicken version of Japanese food since you transformed it to fit your northern Chinese palate. As I've mentioned in your Korean posts, you should have a Korean friend join you for Korean places and Japanese friend join you for Japanese. to put it in perspective its like a person from the Midwest going to China to try char siu but because it was too sweet for their taste and not deep fried enough that they put it in a deep fried after applying batter and making a hotdish with it.

[@ohdaUtube]

this is also why all you can eat places for these things is a waste of time unless your sole purpose is to fill yourself up. if it doesn't make you full, why not stop by in between meals to get an indulgence of a "snack"?

[@RodrygoTanaka]

ohdaUtube I thougt the same. It's more like a fusion cuisine, not tradicional Shabu Shabu or Nabe.

[@peonyyaj8814]

Well said!

[@ohdaUtube]

Not even fusion. It's basically a hotpot

[@ohdaUtube]

+Rising Ragnarstriker yes, I saw and was very happy with that one

[@zivagoldman2001]

You've gotten me addicted to Hotpot. The sad thing is, the closest one to me is in Pooler Ga. which is over 6 hours away :( We followed some of your tips on eating hotpot and we enjoyed everything we tried, including the wood ear mushrooms and the tofu skins (and we aren't fans of the tofu!). It was awesome!

[@larenvamp]

had a tough day today, car problems and such, your food videos cheered me up, thanks

[@MyIzzy94]

Watching Mike eat all those good foods makes me hungry and jealous, but mostly just hungry. I love a good kick to my food. If your face isn't warm when you eat your food then the food doesn't have enough spice.

[@Blikowa]

Shabu shabu ingredients are added in the hotpot in a sequence and eaten in a particular sequence. Also, you are supposed to move the meat in the hotpot just till it browns- perhaps a few seconds. Not a few minutes. The udon goes in at the end.

[@roamingcelt]

When eating hotpot, "Don't get rice or noodles." I'm trying to remember who said that... Oh yes, it was Mike in the last video with 10 tips about hotpot buffets.

[@toBe8ere]

I loved this video! But heads up: Japanese food is typically not spicy at all and if it is, it's either for a contest or it's a novelty/promotion (like the ghost chili-themed food at one town).

[@karolynhelmsley1145]

This came up as a "suggested" video. I decided to check it out and SURPRISE! Mike from Beyond Science! :D What a great surprise. Here, have a new subscriber. ^_^

[@violetban7012]

Karolyn Helmsley aaaa

[@misterhewam8230]

i love those type of mushrooms my mom always use that for hotpot and we always have hotpot on thanksgiving lol

[@devonboyles2871]

OMG!!! THAT DUDE IN DARK GREY SHIRT SITTING BESIDE THE DUDE IN THE SLEEVELESS SHIRT BEHIND YOUR SHOULDER WAS SOO CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i tried to listen to you, but i kept peering over your shoulder LOLOLOLOL!!!!!!

[@DARKGORZ]

I made a hotpot for myself and my girlfriend on New Year's Eve. Today I took the leftover broth, added in some extra beef stock, and had already thrown in the remaining raw meat from the skewers. The oils and flavors from the soup base are going to make an AMAZING fried rice later tonight. I cooked Jasmine rice in the soup broth after straining out the ginger and lotus root.

[@StefanLopuszanski]

There is an all you can eat Shabu Shabu place near me for about $25. Not the best quality, but for the cost and all you can eat it is a decent deal.

[@HepandNils750]

Love how you tossed the broccoli back in... nope doesn't belong in my hot pot or shabu shabu either. Glad I found you and look forward to your future posts. I'm a huge lover of Asian cuisine - especially Korean BBQ & hot pot. Originally from the US but have been living in Europe for the past 8 years, our choices are very different but now in the Netherlands, I have many more options than England and Ireland. Have you ever been to Thai Titanic Hot Pot in Singapore? @thaitanicliveseafood

[@sharoncheng4837]

Love you videos! Always fun and delicous.Though I have to note this is not an authentic Shabu Shabu place. It's more like a Asian fusion Shabu, with heavy Chinese (hot pot) and southeast Aisan influence, which explains the strong flavoring (hot pot) and Citrus/lemon undertone (Thai, Indonesian, etc.).The orignials impression of Shabu Shabu you described in the beginning of the video is actually pretty accurate - exactly how the authentic Shabu Shabu you find in Japan tasts like. So maybe consider change the title since it is a little misleading?

[@korrinekamb3806]

I do my own shabu shabu at home so I get all I can eat, my hubby and I bought our own hot pot (with divider) and meat slicer. we go buy high quality meat like wagu and bison and just cut it thin ourselves!

[@ashleyandersen402]

My family does the same. We use an electric skillet aince we don't do it often enough to get a hot pot for at home.

[@keffinsg]

You know, there are actually lots of types of Chinese hotpot depending on the region you go to. Even the Chinese diaspora have their own distinct styles like Singapore and Thai styles. Singapore style tends to be lighter flavoured. Of those I have tried, Thai Chinese style is my favourite, I am spice lover myself. You should try it if you have the chance...check out Koka Restaurant. They even have branches in Singapore.

[@XxJoitchxX]

Is it only me who finds his hate for brocoli hilarious? xD I've seen quite a few of his videos and videos on OTGW, and I laugh as much every time.

[@skrillex4x987]

That looks delicious! Thanks dude! Your vids are always interesting! Definitely easier to learn then school! Lol

[@aznknight69]

Mike, I have spent so much money since watching your hot pot videos. Hot pot is soooo good

[@johnchristopherrobert1839]

Back in the 90s there was an all you can eat Japanese buffet with a Shabu Shabu bar, very good.

[@zero40k31]

I personally like the clean taste of shabu, but I also really like the dynamic flavors of Chinese hotpot

[@HeathenDeluxe]

Is the terrible techno music part of the traditional Shabu Shabu experience?

[@Serjo777]

+HeathenDeluxe I like the music, but it really doesn't fit into a restaurant _at all_.

[@katereid4167]

Japanese food is designed to always be eaten with rice. ALWAYS. Everything is very strongly flavoured, so it mixes well with the plain rice.

[@Triumvirate888]

I tried to convince my mom to go to eat shabu shabu once. She asked me what it was, and I told her, and she goes "No! Why would anybody go to a restaurant where you have to cook your own food? The whole point of going to a restaurant is to eat somebody ELSE'S cooking." So we just made it at home instead.

[@VonDutchRudder]

I live in AZ and I know we seriously lack all you can eat anything (with the exception of your run of the mill Chinese buffet) but I've been to Japan and know there are actually all you can eat shabu shabu out there. :)

[@kamitebyani5309]

Mike your in LA!!! You gotta try Persian beef kabobs and Persian food. Sooooo many Iranian restaurants to choose from.

[@likeatombomb]

There are definitely more options available when searching restaurants in the US. Or at least we have a more mediterranean focus in Europe. (Austria)

[@zmonk83love]

You make everything look so yummy. I've never eaten that before and am dying to eat it.

[@urgirlang1]

My first Shabu Shabu experience was in San Francisco back in 2009 or so. It was an all you can eat place. It's on Clement. I think it's called Shabu House. I was told they used Kobe beef.

[@Scott-J]

Thanks for the video, Mike. I doubt I would have ever tried shabu shabu without this introduction. In a small way, you have enriched my life. Here is a like for you troubles, sir.

[@scimatar5]

Best description of a hotpot I've ever heard. "It's got a good blend of vegetables and meat. It's soup so there's your liquid. And when I'm finished I go into a food coma, and there's my sleep." Truer words have never been said.

[@bismakhan460]

i love all ur channels

[@exmousse]

you're in LA, so the kale is almost a given! growing up I only ever had hotpot at home, and my parents made it with water only, and the sauce was just soy sauce and a raw egg. I don't think I knew the proper way to eat hot pot until I was an adult!

[@ladiel79]

In Taiwan, we have lots of all you can eat Shabu Shabu restaurants. So yummy!

[@Sandra-Renea]

Mike, broccoli is delicious but I still love your reaction to it :)

[@ianWithaT]

Incredible chopstick skills. Considering you had to handle lots of oddly shaped pieces of food with sauces and bits hanging off it, you did very well to not drip it down your chin.

[@donwald3436]

you overcooked everything shabu shabu means you just swirl the food in the broth

[@Spleenzorio]

Have you tried Spring Shabu Shabu in Flushing, NY? Whenever I am visiting my wife in NYC we always go there

[@misterjock]

mike, you're the most down to earth guy. thanks for always replying to my snapchats

[@cafezo87934]

shabu shabu=don't leave the food in for too long hot pot=leave the food in all day than reheat it for leftovers the next day

[@shawnknive]

Ana Banana hot pot literally means a pot is hot. I’m Chinese 火锅. Lmao who tf reheats it

[@vaiolover1997]

That's a lot of food for one person. Mikey can really eat.

[@LinmeisterJr]

There is an all you can eat shabu shabu at Little Tokyo. Its 30-40 bucks but no time limit.

[@zialabell]

Come to Thailand for Shabu Shabu Mike! We’ve got tons of premium Shabu Shabu places heree

[@andreawilliams1684]

you amaze me at how much you can eat love it you remine me of my son

[@TemplarJX]

Over here in Orlando Florida we have a all you can eat do your self hibachi grill with you can add a shabu shabu pot if you like

[@andrewweiss1161]

If you were wondering, this is a great all you can eat Shabu Shabu place in Kabukicho.

[@ninjalemurdude]

I hate when people complain about the correct ways to eat stuff. It may not be traditional, but it's not wrong. As long as the food goes into your stomach and then intestines, I don't think there's a wrong way to eat. That being said, dumping everything into the broth at the same time is an easy way to overcook everything. He could like overcooked food though, it's whatever.

[@flemm88]

Mike, think you could do a review on good Chinese hot pot next, or soon?

[@ajamata15]

When you cook the meat your swish it around in the broth with your chopsticks for about 10 seconds

[@AndreasWernerReiske]

Hi ! I love these tiny little (Enokitake?) mushrooms ... deli

[@milkdud4444]

Mike have you ever had Nabe? I think you would like Nabe cause it always has a flavored broth, unlike Shabu Shabu which is always water. Also, I am currently living in Japan and there is an all you can eat Shabu Shabu/Nabe restaurant near me. So, I know you were just in Japan, but you need to come back for the all you can eat!

[@shoewrapper1692]

if you like your steak mid rare, since the meat is cut soo thin, it should be cooked in seconds.

[@Ernthir]

Here in NL there is a japanese restaurant chain called shabu shabu. But its just an all you can eat sushi place... I have had hotpot in beijing and would love to try shabu shabu too, but im afraid I will have to travel pretty far for this.

[@tebbmatt]

amazing narration. I would suggest you to angle your camera to the table so that we can see more of the food on which you are reviewing on..

[@angel.6920]

I thinks shabu Shabu is a little overrated I like savory meals better so I would prefer Chinese hot pot I love the spice

[@RMIDRIVER]

i wonder if he will ever do a piece on all the different types of japanese nabe (hot pot) dishes.

[@danagee43]

Great video thank u ....

[@slickwunbanghouse7257]

Hot pot for life thanks mike for introducing me to my new love

[@tomchin1562]

Enjoy all your video, very informative, fill with facts and intelligent and humor and passion......I have seen other similar Asian food video and one thing about them is that they focus on only cuteness, physical attraction and it feel childish......keep up the good work.

[@dylanforster3827]

Hey I'm from Oregon and I was wondering if there any really good hot pot near me and if you ever been to one around me?

[@remister1984]

Shabu Shabu House (the first shabu house in the US). They are traditional in their shabu shabu thought. I love the cut of meat.

[@paulle9877]

If your ever down in Cali near Irvine, try out House of Shabu Shabu, it's an All you Can Eat!!! Amazing price and great quality meat... Owner Harry is funny and makes you feel at home... try it out Chen, you will love it!!!

[@midnightcdc]

I love Ponzu with everything! I use it instead of soy sauce with sushi.

[@HomeboyfromNoCal]

The only Shabu places here is Sacramento are all you can eat and it's glorious!

[@sand2216]

drinking game , take a shot everytime he says hot pot. And if you wanna double up then take a shot when he says shabu shabu aswell.

[@rosalillarolon3285]

I live pretty close to chicago and wish he would go there and recommend a hotpot place! I want to try hotpot so bad and Yelp is no help. Please Mike give me a recommendation!

[@Dvlnblkdrs84]

I dragged my bf to this place and we love it. there is an ayce shabu spot in Irvine, Ca (Orange County) called DaDa. I haven't gotten to try it yet, maybe this weekend, but it has awesome reviews.... would love to see your take on spots in Little Saigon/Westminster

[@mandappleable]

theres a lot of all you can eat shabu shabu! and it's usually about $20-$30 per person depending on the meats. My friend and I eat about 10 plates of pure meat goodness together

[@ragereaver8576]

Mike, did you eat the crab?

[@MommaBao]

You should put in udon last, so it soaks up the flavor of the broth and meat ...

[@kiavang80]

Mike, I have a request for you to make home made hot pot recipes?

[@katsygirl28]

That is soooo not authentic shabu...

[@sparklingangel195]

I don't know Mike I think the quality of the hot pot and the greasiness depends where You're eating it. When my family makes it we try to make sure the broth is not too greasy and that our ingredients are fresh.

[@yusufarifin6988]

Try Shabu-Shabu House in Little Tokyo in LA next time.

[@worldtravel101]

i like both personally. there is a great shabu place in chicago chinatown :)

[@karbo1sa]

From my memory, traditionally shabu shabu is enjoyed dipping and cooking one piece of meat/veggies at a time into the pot. Not sure if adding all the ingredients contaminants the flavors, but he enjoyed it, so most likely irrelevant. The Japanese eat slowly and enjoy every bite.

[@lin90210]

as we say in the UK...the tunes are banging in this place hahaha

[@GWRevolutionTV]

awesome video..please tell me you ate the blue crab lol

[@kimojogo]

Japanese version of Chinese Hot Pot would be Nabe. various types of broths: miso, shoyu, pirikara. shabu shabu is just seasoned water.

[@strangulator42]

Japanese food has a hotpot dish too that's not shabu shabu... it's called "nabemono" or just "nabe", and it's delicious...

[@greaser3069]

Am I the only non asian watching this video

[@avikkhan]

Ayyy Lmfao nah.. we all enjoy Mike's videos

[@ijeadatube]

No. I'm African watching from my bed and mentally making a list to try hotpot and shabushabu on my next holiday. I love his videos. He loves food and makes me like it more too

[@joshlo916]

Shabu Japanese Fondue in Sacramento, Cali offers All You Can Eat for like 35 bucks Mike.

[@docwayne9095]

I think the variety of meats in Chinese Hot Pot gives it the edge.

[@tora2267]

Hi Mike i am Japanese living NewZealand. anyway, where did you go? when I saw in the pot never never crabs, and chill and soy sauce color soup. Shabu Shabu came from Chinese hot pot . In Japan using hot water with Konbu(Kelp) some place just water. I think you went to wrong restaurant again. koji

[@tonyc5384]

Koji Mizuki There are different broths in shabu shabu restaurants. Mike went to this place pick the one that has crab and is spicy, nothing wrong with the restaurant. Honestly, here in SoCal, if Japanese shabu shabu places only have simple broth like you mentioned, it maybe nice initially, but most of them will be closed long ago. We Californians have picky taste buds. I heard they have milk broth in Japan and later copied in Taiwan. Wonder how that taste like.

[@Triumvirate888]

Tony C I think it's cream, not milk. And it's FANTASTIC. Best one I ever had was chicken broth with cream, seasoned pork, spicy peppers, kale, onions, and potatoes. Adding the cream/milk to the dish gives it a wonderful hearty flavor. You cook everything, then add the cream at the very end after all the other ingredients have nearly finished cooking. It's definitely not authentic Japanese style, but it's one of those foods that's so delicious it's addictive.

[@fajarina1]

we have all you can eat shabu shabu chain restaurant in Indonesia mike!

[@gardengalsu]

now I wanna have some shabushabu!! xp

[@GeekWannabe17]

i've only ever been to an all you can eat shabushabu place. it's weird seeing so little food.

[@snowella5614]

This makes me miss the all you can eat shabu shabu I had in Hong Kong! It was only 100HKD (~$15) per person too!

[@furansujinkaeru]

You'll probably have to go to Japan to find an All you can eat shabu shabu. I found one in Kyoto but it was quite expensive...

[@eccenterikahunter]

There's an all u can eat shabu shabu in malaysia! Suki-ya. I love going there with family and friends. I ate like 15 orders of beef on a bet and hell yeah theres no limit

[@andrewhudson2607]

What oil is used in hotpot dishes? And which oil do you prefer?

[@cecilia1022]

I love hotpot or steamboat too!!!

[@karenamanda1958]

Dude, you're in California. I'm surprised they put any meat in it. Lol

[@NeutralNinetails]

karenamanda1958 not everyone in Cali doesn't eat meat, in fact where I live (rural farming community) there's a fair bit of free Range cattle raised along with copious amounts of oranges and olives.

[@JosePerez1220]

Watching this in 2023 and there are all you can eat Shabu Shabu, lol. Went to one in Wicker Park Chicago called Shabu Plus Rotary