Eating ENTIRE Huge FLORENTINE STEAK in Florence Italy

My first time in Florence Italy and as soon as I got off the train from Venice, I had to find a restaurant that serves the traditional Florentine steak. This cut of steak is leaner than most other steaks I've had, especially the A5 wagyu in Japan.
I got the T bone which gave me two different cuts of steak meat and the tenderloin part was just mind blowingly delicious. The steak had a huge beef flavor and the tenderloin part of the steak was just the most tender steak ever.
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[@strictlydumpling]

One of the most BEAUTIFUL cities I have ever been in and home to the BEST sandwich and gelato in the world :-) Where else should I go in Europe for amazing food?

[@NailsbyRajaa]

Strictly Dumpling when you gonna came to Morocco? Is it on your plans?

[@ErickdeHollander]

If you ever come to The Netherlands, please let me know and I will invite you for a food challenge.

[@vixroxsix]

Strictly Dumpling Come to England and try all our regional foods, Full English Breakfast, Sunday Dinner with Yorkshire Puddings, Fish & Chips, Cornish Pasties, Afternoon Tea and many many more! Keep up the good work, I love your passion. And excitement where food and travel are concerned xxx

[@tepigblue2355]

Strictly Dumpling I don’t know any good places in Europe for amazing food but I sure know your going to enjoy it man you lucky eating all that delicious food all over the world

[@ClashwithPau]

Vienna

[@davidsnyder7341]

“We can do 1 or maybe 1.2 kilos?” “2 kilos.” “Oh, okay” *sees mike chewing on the bone 45 mins later* That waiter must have just been staring mouth gaping.

[@LednacekZ]

not really. these waiter have seen everything. I wanted just half a kilo and ended up eating over a kilo and i cant tell you when i changed the order, but i am happy i did.

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[@RexZShadow]

I love how like the waiter was like 1.2 kilo for sharing and mikey just like na 2 kilos all for me lolol.

[@yesitsme2053]

This Is like watching Asterix and obelix 🤣

[@macgyver42563]

@@yesitsme2053 I'd say more Obelix than Asterix. I mean, sure Asterix could easily tuck away food, being a viking. But I think obelix, due to his size thanks to falling into their village druid's potion as a baby, has a much bigger appetite.

[@forearthbelow]

I visited Florence for my 20th wedding anniv - I just fell in love with the place, it's like an open-air museum. And the food?? OMFG. I had this in another place, it was simply stunning. But I was under the impression that the meat was veal rather than from a fully mature animal. I just hope this wonderful place, and country, can recover from this virus outbreak and for the whole society isn't completely changed, as some of the sights, sounds and tastes are simply quite extraordinary... Personal comment: cooking this cut is not as simple as throwing meat on a griddle, the chef needs to KNOW what they are doing - and doing it with a PASSION for their craft

[@joshschneider9766]

Bones that big are deffo not from calves I promise.

[@travelintammy6073]

In most of Italy, veal is more common. Steak Florentine is an exception and a specialty of the area...of course a big steak like that is intended to be shared by multiple people.

[@MarcelloBrazzoli]

Thanks for the kind words, I'm italian and I can assure you that when the pandemic situation is over italy will be better than ever. Hope you can come back here and enjoy new experiences. Marcello

[@MissingRaptor]

@@MarcelloBrazzoli I'm looking forward to visiting one day once the plague has passed. I hope to see Italy and try this type of steak 💖

[@clarissakrigger4599]

"can we do 2 kilos?" *Face full of Hope "Sure" *face lights up like the sun* 😂😂😂😂 adorable

[@frostbitepokin9520]

That’s gay

[@Ichiban_Dayo]

@@frostbitepokin9520 wha

[@henryreview9746]

Yeah. My wife and I had exactly same steak in same restaurant tonight in Florence for her birthday. We followed your vidoes

[@oznerolnavi3772]

Was it good?

[@yungsasarealchigga3437]

@@oznerolnavi3772 it doesnt seem like he liked it

[@dgh25]

she must be a beast

[@matteo964]

@Lucifer R it is NOT raw

[@kothar6159]

@Lucifer R can confirm his wife liked it raw.

[@D-me-dream-smp]

Mikes utter child like excitement and anticipation is truly a joy to behold. Such genuine, pure, unapologetic happiness it’s catching. When he looks like he’s about to cry you know he’s at a pinnacle of enjoyment. That steak looked delicious- tbh though it would feed my whole family and Italian gelato is incredible.

[@loiduong9779]

mike: how big is the steak waiter: 1 kg or 1.2 kg for sharing mike: well since im here alone, lets do 2 kg

[@saintkashi]

he was not alone .. nor did he finish it alone .. the guy holding camera .. i often saw with team of three people .. where ever he goes

[@rashadhassan3732]

@@saintkashi U weren't there how do you know

[@Thine_Reaper]

@@rashadhassan3732 There's at least one other person as he says "yeah we're ready" at 2:43 when he was ordering.

[@pooiyian]

The Europe trip was with his ex

[@GlenAndFriendsCooking]

That steak looked amazing! I'd need a couple bottles of wine to wash it down, and a week to sleep off the food coma.

[@TheChannalA]

Someone's got the right idea. Lol

[@anantsingh2466]

Lol...u said right. I don't know how this guy manages to eat this much stuff. He definitely is an alien or a superhuman.

[@simzocker]

And some antibiotics because its raw lol

[@GlenAndFriendsCooking]

@proteusx Like I said amazing! Cooked perfectly for me.

[@majcrash]

Simon K. No, it's perfect. The more you cook it, the tougher it becomes.

[@FarmerCooking]

I am No.1 fan of Mikey Chen ❤❤❤ He eating entire huge Florentine steak is really super... 👌👌👌👌

[@1Afattybombatty]

Really, you think people eating unhealthy meals that could feed ten people or more is SUPER?!?!?! Welcome to babylon 2019 folks....sit back and watch it burn.

[@lostecho4394]

@@1Afattybombatty are you joking?

[@hathor82]

@@1Afattybombatty unhealthy? 🤨

[@18hot30]

@@1Afattybombatty fuck off vegematic as the bbq pit boys would say. who asked you anything about anything? Move along sir, or maam

[@mattiacenacchi726]

@@1Afattybombatty Unhealthy?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?please.

[@2229286]

When you are locked in quarantine due to COVID-19, so you watch another person eat massive amounts of food.... while crying inside 🥺😭☠️

[@freshyrms3520]

I love this guy and his interpretation of food...

[@IlDeimos]

The red juices coming out of the steak is not blood. They hang their beef for almost a month, then they dry age thier beef for over a month. By that time there is no blood left in the steak. It's just the proteins in the steak that you see, or something like that. I know it's not blood.

[@flowers-fq6hp]

Thetechgenius It's myoglobin.

[@rickyrickles]

@@flowers-fq6hp whats that

[@BD-qc8zz]

if the beef has been dried it should be cooked in a way .... if its raw the taste of raw meat would it give it away immediately and I'm pretty damn sure no one wants that taste LOL.

[@jamestam2835]

There was blood dripping out on 2:17

[@jamestam2835]

I mean 6:17

[@alchemist1122]

Thought and prayers to those on a diet watching this video.

[@ladderssnakes1755]

Very considerate !!

[@YammoandDebo]

Alche Mist 😂🤣😂

[@ailderwitha5591]

Too soon!

[@azraeiazman]

You can eat steak on diet. Good source of protein

[@joshuaosei5628]

@@azraeiazman But it's gotta be hella lean, no beautiful marble

[@danielepapi3724]

This is my hometown! I'm so proud you went here!

[@bluesoul7163]

The first time you try it is like awakening inside you, the true way of eating meat and you enter a mystical phase 🍝🥗🥩🔪🍷

[@aeq77]

Love that you went to Europe, pls if you can visit more european countries, Spain, Hungary and Sweden would be great. The food is great

[@Markus22MUC]

You really looked like you were having an out of body experience while eating that steak. Next time I´m in Florence gotta try that too :)

[@zauriellemays1593]

I always watch you when im hungry to motivate myself to walk down the stairs to eat.😂😂 Mission Accomplished

[@strictlydumpling]

glad I could help you and food get together :-)

[@zauriellemays1593]

Yay you replied😊😊😊. And I bet it wasn’t nearly as great as that steak!

[@jadeasurto2744]

So me! hahahahahaha

[@jstantongood5474]

Im so happy he is enjoying a genuine Fiorentina.! I have lived in Italy 20 years and have never heard that unique pronunciation of pistacchio.🙂

[@amal1794]

I’ve been there, and I tasted Florentine. it’s absolutely extraordinary.I never tasted anything better.😍

[@LoveSasukeKai]

I'm so grateful that you're posting about food in places I can actually visit! Or well, visit easier than all over Asia and the Americas, seeing how I'm from Sweden, haha.

[@nepalihercules]

considering you're in sweden, you don't need to visit pakistan or afghanistan.

[@LoveSasukeKai]

@@nepalihercules what???

[@jay-yu4ge]

loool

[@guycalabrese4040]

@@nepalihercules Yeah, that's soooo true!

[@frenchburg100]

Easily one of the best KZbinr's ever!

[@strictlydumpling]

thank you for the kind words :-)

[@frenchburg100]

@@strictlydumpling holy sh*t you responded !! Ty so much keep up the amazing content been a fan for so long I can only hope to enjoy the world as you do one day !#inspired

[@plowking813]

yes, at first easy to hatr but starting to like the guy

[@tasmiaazad7117]

I'm eating my sandwich thinking it's steak

[@MrGilRoland]

For those wondering, 2kg is 4.4 pounds. EDIT: I even watched a full ad on this video to help him pay the bill. That steak in Florence didn’t come cheap believe me.

[@joshschneider9766]

180 for two kilos is about 40 USD an lb. About right in a restaurant. Can be bought at a market raw wwwwwaaaaayyyyy cheaper.

[@wsmc14]

Ah I am sure he can write off everything because this is his job

[@de5ertscorpion]

Every one of these videos is like a mini-vacation. Thanks! :)

[@Jan2times]

One of the best places I’ve eaten in Florence was at a small, local spot: Trattoria Pallotino. It’s near Santa Croce. I adore that city.

[@undeaddude54]

Isnt that where mikey went to

[@roshanamir5675]

? That’s where he is

[@kriswray]

Medium rare is the best! It melts in the mouth. I like that and rare, it's a meat symphony!

[@RealKull]

the amount of fascination and awe you show is really moving, thank you from an Italian viewer!

[@anluxem7876]

I absolutely love when you hit your fist on the table.....expression goals

[@BeroNen]

Easily the best youtuber out there to display such marvellous food. Right to the chase just eating that food and displaying how incredibly tasteful it is. You're my favourite!

[@amandamiller304]

so glad you had the fiorentina steak here in tuscany , not just pasta , pizza and ice cream like so many otheres , there are also great tripe lampredotto rolls in florence

[@blazejon]

It doesn't really look bloody to me because of the dry aging. It looks perfect to me.

[@laurenmiller149]

Cooked dinner specifically so that I could watch this video! I've learned my lesson - never watch Mike on an empty stomach!

[@segebergbarchewitz6362]

I'm just being reminded about trattoria Aldini in the anime entitled food wars😂

[@Sam-sh1hp]

"This is regular knife through steak!" Holds up a meat cleaver...

[@freetheworld2671]

You've really raised the steaks on this food vlog thing!

[@miumau1000]

I love how dramatic Mike is about his food😂❤️

[@villalvakenia]

Im 29 weeks pregnant and currently craving steak!! Juicy bloody steak!!

[@muhhammadmonir1790]

Is it a girl or boy?

[@lrein077]

Mike, your TENDERloin moment looked so very emotional. I am extremely jealous. Keep on teasing us with your travel triumphs.

[@dumdropdumdrop]

train to trieste, italy seemed like a long ride and their coffee is fantastic, aroma, taste is strong.

[@zasde35]

Doppio espresso + Grappa !

[@nebulanaptime]

3:21 try the grey stuff it’s delicious!!!

[@lucabonaccio]

You will always eat good in italy 🇮🇹🔥✌

[@oznerolnavi3772]

Luca Bonaccio No.

[@jabotjab6239]

@@oznerolnavi3772 yes

[@combatter]

That's looks amazing! You've convinced me to visit Florence

[@mscessantos6000]

Italy 🇮🇹 my dream destination 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@이정호-b5n]

I feel like booking a flight to Italy right now just to go to that restaurant and eat those appetizers and that steak!!

[@boredgamer7626]

When i saw the buildings i instantly think of asassins creed 😅

[@snifey2233]

It is a good life we lead brother May it never change us

[@challengetom8033]

Do you ever wonder who’s filming when he said that he’s alone on this trip

[@HounganJuJu]

Random people that approach him about his channel and he's got all this gear to make it seem like he isn't holding the camera. There are like back pack extensions and all that, now a days

[@gserban]

I had the same experience in Tuscany. I thought it was too raw and would be tough. Was so tender and tasty. Incredible experience. Must try for any beef lover. Unlike anything I ever ate in US.

[@cucarrell1]

Overcooked steaks are always without exception tougher than rare steak

[@dutcheric]

This year we’re planning our holiday near Pisa. So Florence is nearby and this restaurant is on my bucketlist.

[@heidibezuidenhout8708]

I like my steak to be well cooked but I must admit that this rare steak really does look delicious & tender

[@delfin7461]

as someone raised on amazing beef (I'm from Chicago) I have to say that steaks in Florence are the VERY best in the world. PERIOD. You can keep you Kobe and Waygu (which I don't like as they are too soft in texture for me). Florence is my heart as I love the Renaissance and this is where it all began. Plus the food is insane!!!. Apparently there is a special breed of cattle that is raised in Tuscany and that's why the beef is so amazing. Glad you got to enjoy this amazing city and her food!!!

[@susanc5085]

Sounds like such a wonderful time....I love gelato!! So satisfying and thrilling to watch Mikey enjoy his way around the world. My bucket list is to travel to Italy!

[@siscokyd]

Steak! Its what's for dinner

[@BoardandArrow]

I always loved how the speaker said “Rome Termini.” Can listen to that all day

[@lvthud]

Yes the steak in Florence is outstanding, yes the gelato is something special, I actually know the place you went to, it's very good, but, the real star of that area is the wild boar, if it is in season next time you are there try it, it will blow your mind.

[@TimEatsandTravels]

OMG that steak looks immense! Can you send some to Australia please?!

[@KimmieG87]

You're in Florence, Italy and I'm in Florence,SC dealing with Hurricane Florence...lets trade places lol

[@benjaminwilson1780]

Hi Kimmie im praying for you your family and everyone in harms way

[@KimmieG87]

@@benjaminwilson1780 thank you so much

[@benjaminwilson1780]

@@KimmieG87 your very welcome love. Let me know if I can do anything for you personally.

[@michaelbreckshot6589]

Florence is the most beautiful city I've been to.

[@strictlydumpling]

yup!

[@michaelbreckshot6589]

@@strictlydumpling I may not have done as much as you did because I only stayed overnight then went to Rome

[@michaelbreckshot6589]

@@strictlydumpling Rome was amazing, and there was a restaurant I've been to that mainly serves lasagna. It's down an alley near the Colosseum. It's called Lasagnam. It's really good. I recommend it. I won't be mad if you don't like it because I enjoyed it. One more thing, you can also get a basket of fried stuff. Fish meatballs, calamari and French fries

[@vinciousmacabre8193]

Mike Chen videos actually the best form of entertainment during quarantine.

[@ep61611]

I'd like to see how he handles the Big Texan Steak Challenge in Amarillo, TX. This meal includes the following sides: Shrimp Cocktail, Baked Potato, Salad, and with Roll, Butter PLUS a 72 oz steak (about 2 kg, just as this guy ate). The big stipulation is that you have to finish all of it within an hour. If you do the meal is free. If you fail, you have to pay the full price of the meal - $72.00. I used to want to try it, but I never had time to stop. A lot of people have done it and won. A lot of people tried but didn't.

[@stevehorton5144]

Had Chianina bistecca alla Fiorentina at I’ll Parione in Florence. Best steak I’ve ever tasted.

[@briley672]

The intro montage of the steak I said to myself: The chef only preps the steak one way, cause that's not a Mikey Medium. ;D

[@alchemist1122]

I love your videos. Cant wait to see your next video. When will you come here in Switzerland? Thumbs up!

[@ackermantechnology6891]

Ohh! my fellow Swiss I hope so too.

[@blupampurio5995]

PISTA KK IO!! PISTAKKIO!!

[@joachimgronlund1064]

Not only is chianina the world's largest breed of cattle, it is also one of the oldest. Archaeologists have found bone remnants of chianina dating from the 4th century BC. The breed is mentioned by ancient Roman writers Virgil and Columella who both lived in the 1st century BC. Apart from this, the meat is like a taste of paradise. To me, Tuscany in general is heaven on earth. The natural scenery, the magnificent cities, the rensissance (and other) art, the literature, the fascinating presence of history everywhere and of course the wine and food culture, which is among the most prominent in all of Europe, if not the world. On top of that, there's sunny beaches, great shopping and lots of intelligent, talented and friendly people. Thanks for a fantastic, mouthwatering video, keep it up!

[@amberboone8881]

When you picked up that steak bone and gnawed it, I think I fell in love.

[@doritosareyammy]

omg ive never had rare steak but that looks intriguing 😍😩

[@brandongreen8702]

I’m going to Florence in April !! I can’t waitttttt to try this place 🤤🤤

[@alessandroc.4543]

Did you try it?

[@x1achilles99]

I gave up your videos for Lent. Whew! Thank God that's over. Back now with my #1 food vlogger!

[@lorenzomarrese9220]

Italia number 1!

[@justsomedude-gaming9815]

Watching this on my note 9 looks amazing

[@zaigar111]

Oh my God, you are killing me watching this video! The steak looks awesome!! Coming from a Texan, to say that looks awesome means a lot!!

[@RaGe2306]

Great Timing! I'm eating 3 Schnitzel with garlic Sauce. This is the first time i'm not starving when i watch your Video. ^^

[@fullmindstorm]

The experience is defenatly worth the money.

[@earlhechanova2519]

as always Mikey Chen bringing good vibes as well as good food. love from the philippines!

[@delaynabenham3468]

I live your videos especially the seafood ones

[@bamababelove]

It looks so good 😊 👍

[@nickpapageorgio3526]

I’ll be in Florence for Christmas and my 40th bday next month. This steak will be my bday dinner!

[@germanbini]

Let everyone in all of the restaurants know that you are "celebrating your birthday" even if it's not THE day (since the trip is to celebrate your birthday); you might end up with some extra treats. :) Buon compleanno e buon natale!

[@louiejeangutierrez582]

Had it yet?

[@nickpapageorgio3526]

Louie Jean Gutierrez the 28th!

[@nickpapageorgio3526]

Louie Jean Gutierrez the steak was amazing! I’ll definitely be getting another one when I get back to Florence.

[@louiejeangutierrez582]

@@nickpapageorgio3526 sounds like a great experience. Now I'm definitely envious.

[@djlos01]

O.M.G. I literally LOL'd with your "Ain't no shame" comment and then you picked up the t-bone and started eating right off the bone. Hillarious!!!!

[@TheK8leen]

Love that you gave justice to the steak. I was afraid you’d leave the bone but glad that you saved the best for last. I dont think it looked uncooked. It just looked in the border of raw and un-raw. Lol!

[@MyCami95]

Antipasto toscano(the liver pate) is the best. Tell me you have also tried "panino al lampredotto", if not you have missed one of the best example of poor cuisine in Italy :)

[@michele5040]

Io sono piemontese ma vorrei andare a Firenze

[@lapom5669]

@@michele5040 ci sei andato?

[@michele5040]

@@lapom5669 no :(

[@YasaiDayo]

I wish I was able to each the things you eat Mike 😅😫

[@catherine2095]

I was watching this at my grandparent's house in front of the barn they keep the cows.. * they knew *

[@EnyuZeeMukbang]

This is the guy Im talking about when I say I want to be like Mike

[@YammoandDebo]

Amateur Eater - Mukbang & Travel 🤣🤣🤣😂🤣😂😂

[@cwg73160]

Enyu Zee Mukbang Good. Cause the Michael Jordan commercial says “I wanna be...”. Not “I want to be.”

[@babybluecheeks]

The starters look so divine 🤤

[@DannybFlat01]

First time I've seen a Bottle of Wine at Dinner!

[@sameetkhadka8438]

You eat that whole yourself Salute and respecttt you respecttt him

[@cassieoz1702]

Magnificent steak and NOT heavily marbled (like American, prime, grain stuffed, sick cattle). It's meant to be a meal for more than one person

[@vegaszoom6139]

Paris and Florence are the 2 best places I’ve been to taking into consideration lots of things from arts, literature and many more.

[@spaceman5734]

thats what im having today. I bought the most tenderest 1 kilo of eye filet from the butchers. I ate half already, I just seared it then put it in the oven for 15 mins on high then rest for another 10 mins. Oh my........you dont even chew it, it just melts......oh man. so good.

[@LilyChankitchen]

I wan't to sit next to you, lean my head on you and steal those slices away from you ( this is the most romantic sentence i have ever said to a guy)

[@KhanhNguyen-uv3dx]

Hahaha... Mikey will cry because of your tenderness instead , how lovely !!!

[@YammoandDebo]

'Lily Chan true romance 😂🤣😂

[@mic300391]

Things people do for some free bites. 😂

[@Tomjay1290]

@poker108 too far..

[@宋祖維]

poker108 you're a perv

[@joandarisf9875]

Omg!!! 😭😭😭 Watching this while I’m only eating a Nutella bread 🍞 😭😭😭

[@janedudynsky5067]

That steak look so delicious!

[@dineshvishwakarma922]

Trust me you have the best job in the world !!

[@vittoriazahra9502]

While you’re still in Italy you should really head down to Malta 🇲🇹 I am sure that you’ll love our food!!! We are just below Italy, a small island with A LOT OF FOOD 😍😍😍

[@jackib5369]

That steak is cooked exactly the way I like it nice and bloody

[@fposmith]

Damn dude ! I want "your" life ! I am hooked on your videos. Bravo Man !

[@freakofcockload]

Mike, that steak dinner looked INCREDIBLE! But I was left with one question: what's better, Florentine steak, or Hanwoo?

[@LedoylinatorCh69]

I'm just impressed Mike is doing all of this inside a Hurricane. Florence might be the most incredible hurricane ever how is this even possible

[@delsy8225]

Firenze!! Beautiful! Lived there 6 years