The Crawfish Boil Combining Cajun and Vietnamese Cooking Techniques - Cooking in America

In this episode of Cooking in America, host Sheldon Simeon gets his hands a little dirty and helps prep a Vietnamese crawfish boil at Cajun Kitchen in Houston, Texas.
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[@cpunching]

This was quite sweet. I like how this host let the cook talk about a bit of the history of Vietnamese immigration, as well as food culture in Vietnam. Let's see some more of this guy in the future!

[@jamiepark888]

Agreed! Good hosts ask thoughtful questions and let the guest cooks do most of the talking. I hate shows where the host talks incessantly like they just love hearing their own egotistical voice.

[@coolnewpants]

I really like this presenter. He's really laid back.

[@Tubularshelby]

Houston has one of the most underrated food scenes 🙄 Thank you Eater for knowing what's up in the H!!

[@aR0ttenBANANA]

+MC Win Austin's full of hipsters, if you're into that it's cool but it doesn't compare to the other two imo

[@summeronio9751]

H-Tine babeh

[@boogermanharo5872]

i like this guy. lets see more of him please

[@alliemickey9728]

i first saw him on top chef.

[@lakaybadboy8083]

Hawaii boy 🤙

[@conjestion]

Sheldon from Top Chef! He was my favorite.😃

[@justaddmusclecom]

This was an awesome episode. Need more like this please.

[@TheMovieMyLife]

All the food looks so good. 😋 I also like Sheldon's sense of humour and his teeth. :-)

[@nathan0717]

TheMovieMyLife his teeth and yours referring to that profile pic! Enjoy your day ma!

[@Pixlanta]

The host of this series is awesome. His interest in the food makes me more curious. 👍

[@chin2xthewanderer768]

its awesome when he say "i'm filipino i know how to do it".. im not sure if i heard it right.. MABUHAY!!!

[@harpoii9201]

The host is a charismatic & fun. Great episode 👍

[@jeffward1106]

Have to say that he's one of my favorite KZbin hosts

[@tosht2515]

Vietnamese Cajun seafood and a few Shiner Bock sounds great right about now. Awesome episode. 👍

[@summeronio9751]

I'm already on it

[@SdfuNoob]

Sheldon is a great host! He knows how to set up questions to let the business owners share and drop their vast knowledge. Thats what being a host is about, to let the audience learn more new and interesting stuff from different voices every episode. Meanwhile Nick (meat show) is just sharing his own knowledge over and over again while barely extracting interesting stories/knowledge from all these business owners that have so much experiences.

[@randyhendrix5375]

I like this guy. genuine

[@chkrbrdvans]

Sheldon Simeon is such a good dude…I love this episode showcasing my people and my town. This place is like the Vietnamese Hooters.

[@TheJayair]

I like this host, he gives respect to the chefs and gives life to the food, its a great blend. Please let him host more in the channel.

[@mellostation]

The owner sounds like he’s lived an interesting life, probably makes for amazing food. Hope they’re still strong after COVID!

[@BH-sn7ws]

I hope all these great restaurants will be able to continue their work. Harvey was fierce and did a number on Houston and surrounding areas. God bless the people of Houston! May the good times be good again. 😊

[@wosherplay8219]

I've been to Cajun Kitchen countless times with my family;and I'm not afraid to say,its the best crawfish joint in houston

[@DreamShado321]

YESS FINALLY IN HOUSTON!!!

[@semjb]

i've been to that restaurant, it is definitely delicious af!

[@iLoveTurtlesHaha]

Oh man, the cray cray looks good but I'd probably die.

[@ToiYeuYAHWEH]

Those Viet Cajun crawfish is SOOOO GOOD!!! Welcome to Little Saigon, Khmer brother!!

[@ivongamboa5829]

Whats the name of the restaurant?

[@quishamartin123]

i love the host! he's very kind, hope to see more of him 😀

[@leanncordle90]

I love some crawfish and crab and I did not know Texas had all this cool stuff goin on

[@wickedlyangel]

i’m hella binge watching sheldon hosting these shows and i love it omg

[@darthyves]

Sheldon should do more vids...Top Chef FTW!

[@arlingtontime8512]

Love the honesty and flare of the two chefs.❤❤❤

[@Theeightmilebend]

That food looks incredible. My nephew lives in Houston. I will definitely have to turn him on to this !

[@LateNiteBreaks]

I went to Cajun Kitchen and we saw John peeking in from the kitchen! My friend from Yuma, tried crawfish for the first time and loved it!

[@PartiallyDrunkHoovyIsCool]

I like this host so much

[@FDchick]

I want some of that crawfish! Looks delicious!

[@ozcampnhuntdan7858]

Great episode and champion host. Can this restaurant please relocate to Australia....mmmmmmm.

[@justacomment4810]

LMAO "Is there cowbow in houston?" this fool LOL what a hilarious host

[@aletavetallen8162]

OMG looks absolutely delicious I can’t wait to go there and try it💜✌️

[@NunalSaPaa]

I love Chef Sheldon Simeon!

[@LowkeyCat]

I love hearing about other cultures, it's always so intriguing

[@leisafaimalie8746]

I like Sheldon. You can tell that this is how he is irl. He seems genuine and that translates really well on screen. He just doesn't have to try as hard.

[@irynahrek8774]

Great episode!!!

[@lanipham765]

The food here is very delicious, love it

[@alpaktuna]

Love this!

[@mparthur144]

Asians love to eat fresh produce. I had never eaten cold sandwich until I arrived in the UK

[@bryannewman9478]

Great episode 👍👍

[@tnellams702]

Loved hearing all his accents come through

[@missycoates7188]

I liked this video!!! it confirmed my thoughts about doing crawfish with a twist. Thanks

[@zefeix]

This made me want to move to Houston. Great video!

[@michaelminasian4891]

More Sheldon!!!!! So good.

[@WilldoesPwns]

This guy is such a great host! Keep up the good work mate

[@ShadaeMastersAstrology]

I loved this vid!

[@thebrownguy79]

Looks delicious!

[@Ltkill11]

Adding this place to the list of restaurants I must visit 😋

[@TheRocknrolla12]

beautifully done....the food is enticing

[@AN-ep6jd]

we do get cowboys in Houston during the annual Rodeo thats so big out here

[@jojominong8943]

Sitting here. Salivating.

[@torinbrown8196]

Excellent!

[@iSim0641]

love the host

[@chuchuchuchia]

Got me drooling

[@latranquilagr28]

That was one thing many people didnt know was how big the Vietnamese community was in New Orleans before Katrina it was huge they had their own section in the east where many of them lived the seafood they made was always some of the best especially the turkey necks some things you can only get from home...

[@Jennelcarbonell]

my mouth can’t stop watering man 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️😭

[@bennypaddycake7182]

"I'm filipino, I know what to with this" best host ever

[@texasczech63]

Damn, that looks awesome. I will get some next time in Houston.

[@jif.6821]

8:13 Cray Cray looks SO ONO my favorite from an awesome looking menu.

[@blakebennett1844]

TO THE 1% OF YOU THAT READ THIS I HOPE YOU DREAMS COME TRUE!!!

[@hautakleightontam771]

Let me correct you; hope and prayers do as much as you think they will do. Have a nice day.

[@josargor8179]

stfu

[@Ebathora]

Hau Tak Leighton Tam That's stupid. It's like a threatened white person hearing "Black Lives Matter" and saying "Let me correct you; All Lives Matter". Sure, all lives do matter, but why try to demean and take away from the original message that is also correct and beneficial? Like shut up.

[@hautakleightontam771]

I meant no disrespect to anyone; my comment was meant for Kenshi. There is power in hope, regardless of your beliefs, and it is thus healthier for us to open ourselves to give and receive it.

[@1017Keara]

Blake Bennett omg thank you!

[@drunkkmonkkey4083]

I love Chef Sheldon! My dream is to one day go to Hawaii and eat at his restaurant

[@Tloc103]

Sheldon and Lucas is all Eater needs as far as host.

[@doodahgurlie]

Wow, looks amazingly delectable. If they had an all you can eat buffet, I'd tuck away 20 lbs on my own. :)

[@shioshoujo5655]

I'm a simple Asian, I see Vietnam, I click

[@hemagurunh9731]

Travis Dinh who gives a fk, I saw the fat guy I clicked.

Travis Dinh same

[@jamiepark888]

Really like this host. He’s laid back and allows the guests to talk. Can’t stand annoying AF hosts who talk non stop (ie Guy Fieri). Vietnamese and Cajun food both having strong French influence is truly a beautiful marriage! Damn, that’s fresh 🦀🦞

[@ariff851]

I'm fasting and I'm watching this. Just the way I roll man.

[@lyyang6772]

I need to go to this restaurant before I die...NEED!!

[@otiliatillyvarela7877]

I’ve been and the food is sooooo good.

[@davisx2002]

Vietnamese mixed with Cajun is about as close to perfect as you can get.

[@nolaboi5048]

It’s good but it was already great Cajun where it started..

[@nhltruong]

Let’s go Cajun kitchen

[@hassmonkyjose]

Eat there today and it was amazing 🦀🔥👌🏻

[@EvLSpectre]

I know exactly where that temple is too in houston. Used to go there alot as a kid and as a grew up I went there to help.

[@shunsherre9281]

This was my favorite place to eat crawfish in Houston... no frills just good food

[@bryantan3669]

The host can't wait to fill his mouth with all those yummy food

[@queendayan88]

I really like Sheldon 😁

[@yakshan]

The host of this show is great

[@chynanhua5562]

I need to go here!

[@4fawksake707]

my blood pressure went up just watching you guys eat 😅🤤

[@beatrizfores]

shout out to everyone, pinoy, vietnamese, foodies out there. eat well! yummy food is always awesome!

[@bonuspal]

All the foods I love to consume. 👍

[@finn8601]

Am I the only one who's reacting to him taking the lid of that ALIVE FUCKING CRAB??

[@princessjoy007]

This is definitely the move!!!!

[@baetoulk5888]

the oysters around 4:10 look so effing good wow

[@EugeniusTay]

Oh snap, this place is down the street from me. I guess I have to try them out now.

[@RayfilWong]

Joy of eating

[@13daniel1974]

So, if you are ever in Houston, Crawfish and Noodles is the place to go. VietCajin food at its best.

[@yummdiddy]

This was a good video. Much better than the meat show

[@rcradiator]

yummdiddy Frankly, the meat show isn't as bad as some of the stuff on this channel

[@rogenfx]

you mean much better than that garbage cult show

[@brozors]

1. Lucas 2. Sheldon 3. Nick 4. Matt 9999. You know who

[@waltermymala9654]

brozors matt number 3

[@immortalwarrior2695]

Sheldon should come first. This guy is awesome

[@tamatoa8261]

Sheldon numba 1

[@rosivettevalencia2085]

I like the way that guy speak English and I will definitely love to Go and eat at his restaurant 😋 My favourite food In the whole wide 🌎 is seafood 😋🙏👍🇭🇳🇭🇳🇭🇳🇭🇳🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@LeJendLBC]

Houston, I’m pullin up for a visit!

[@lilyzeftran]

More Sheldon please!

[@JMadlock108]

I like how the crab died in slo motion xD.

[@jaecruz971]

"I'm filipino so I know how to do it" me: 😲 hit like

[@hibzaokilife1398]

I love the host... His cool

[@MH-yp4or]

Check out crawfish cafe too if you're in the area. Also in HK mall

[@Stbeca]

I need to go here I'm starving

[@John77Doe]

OMG crawfish!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@darrickvasquez3889]

Damn looks good

[@womanofficialx]

i love my city. i moved away to utah for college and it was awful terrible food, terrible people. there was diversity but it was frowned upon to really mix with other cultures. so many closed minded people. I am so happy to be back in my beautiful diverse city.