What to Eat in ORANGE COUNTY! OC Food Tour (viet food, boba, tacos, thai pizza, noodles + more)

[@feedmeimei]

Happy New Year y'all!!! 🥳🎉 What videos do you want to see from me in 2023? Comment below!👇 Also, check out my VLOG CHANNEL here: www.youtube.com/@moremeimei

[@lilynguyen9028]

Happy new year!!! I love these food tour videos there the best but can we have more boba specific videos?

[@loading..192]

HIIII

[@LathaNWorldz]

Happy 2023 to you to mei mei!

[@Dwoww1568]

I love it too! Makes my day . I have about 100 videos left. I’m binging

[@songfamily5911]

HAPPY NEW YEARRRRRR

[@naonao9528]

The leaf in the pho is called perilla leaf. Sometimes you'll see them translated as sesame leaves, but they don't grow on the same plant as sesame seeds. Very popular in east Asian cuisine. Often included in Korean bbq. The red variety is also what makes Japanese pickled plums(umeboshi) red.

[@KylaA5952]

Is it the same as Shiso?

[@naonao9528]

@@KylaA5952 Yep! Shiso is the Japanese word.

[@itsnotif.itswhen]

I'm Vietnamese. I started cooking when I was 7 because I love cooking and exploring ingredients. Pho never has perilla leaf in it, it would change entirely aroma of the dish. Only Thai basil, culantro and beansprouts as the side veggies (mostly use in the south Vietnam, northern pho doesn't have these side veggies). Green onions, cilantro, sliced white onions as toppings. I'd even say that Vietnamese cuisine just doesn't use perilla leaf. I got to know it from Korean BBQ. We have leaves with similar shape to perilla though, such as rau tía tô.

[@naonao9528]

@@itsnotif.itswhen it was my understanding that rau tia to is a Vietnamese variety of perilla. It's good to be more specific though since there is a lot of variety in the flavors and appearance.

[@Smaseaqwe]

@@KylaA5952 no it’s little different

[@WingChunBoyz]

The owners of Trieu Chau are ethnic Chinese from Cambodia and speak Chiu Chow 潮州 dialect. It’s Chiu Chow style food catered to a Cambodian/Vietnamese palate. Glad you got to try it. It’s so good and the owners are very nice people. 😀👍🏽

[@ouranhshc100]

I think the son is running it now? The husband passed away a couple years ago and the wife was running it for awhile and she finally retired from the business. My family used to live across from them. They've lived in the same neighborhood for decades. The wife is a really nice person, she used to give my mom fruits from her backyard all the time.

[@bigmeatytomatoes]

i grew up going here, amazing food and people

[@WingChunBoyz]

@@ouranhshc100 RIP to the dad! I remember him coming by our table and talking to my family.

[@WingChunBoyz]

@@bigmeatytomatoes it’s so good, it’s been a minute and I’m due for a visit. 😋👍🏽

[@ouranhshc100]

@@WingChunBoyz yea,it's so unfortunate:( They were really nice humble people. If i remember correctly he had a heart attack. My parents were talking about when he did pass. A great guy went in a horrible way. They still kept the restaurant in the family though.

[@julieb3996]

I live in OC. The variety of cuisine here is so amazing I feel as though I could eat at a great local restaurant every day of the year, and never eat at the same place twice. But I'm pretty shy, so if it wasn't for this kind of food tours, I wouldn't know what to order!

[@J.P.Kl3]

I love how descriptive you are on your food tours. The breakdown really helps. Your videos are what has encouraged me to expand what I call my elementary kid palette lol. I LOVE Japanese bbq over KBBQ, especially out in Seattle but now I have to go out to the OC and try it! The crispy rice and skirt steak with the sauce looked so yummy!

[@MikePhoTravelVlogs]

For real She’s really good at explaining the food 💯💯✅👍😀

[@marshmallowsix4966]

I love the amount of cuisine diversity you include in your videos! ❤❤❤

[@PhilipLemoine]

This came out so great! It was awesome hanging out again with yall and it really inspired me to shoot a TON of foodie style restaurant content here in Hawai‘i in 2023!

[@emiliay5636]

It was cool seeing you in the video Philip!!

[@JetsetMikey]

That pho omg. Always happy to see a new video notification! I’ve been going through quite a lot lately but when I watch your videos it helps me escape to feel better and reconnect with my love for food. Thank you MeiMei and your videos for helping me, never stop. :) Was just in LA/OC and enjoyed tons of yummy food, coffee and boba! I hope you had great holidays and always look forward for the next video. 🤍

[@keepingupwithanaly3458]

i was happy to see a noti to!!!!!!!!!!

[@peachrevenge7991]

i think that leaf is called a perilla leaf! frequently used in korean cuisine as well.

[@khalilahd.]

Idk how but each dish looked better than the last! Omg I need to eat before I watch your videos because now I’m hungry 😅❤

[@jadeflowersduque]

So happy to see this video being that I just moved to the OC and haven’t explored the foods as much as I would like. Thank you!

[@yeahmyg]

ive lived here my entire life and still have a lifetime of places to try out, its truly never ending bc we have everything. welcome to oc!!!!

[@leihuey]

I’m super excited when you post LA/OC food tours cause I’m from So Cal so it’s close enough for me to check it out so thanks so much! 🤗 I’d like to try the Phoholic and the thai pizza place is intriguing!!

[@pernillestrandthoresen2210]

Girl I love your videos, really helping me out as a chronically tired university student😊 I’m from Norway so we don’t have as much cool places from different cultures, so seeing you eat all that food makes me so jealous yet happy that you can live of off your passion🎉 I’ve been a subscriber since 2019 and you’re a gem. PS can you tell me where Bird got that grey crossbody bag he usually uses in videos, it’s so cute!

[@brookenguyen1726]

7:10 I believe the leaf is actually called a perilla leaf! I am viet and I love watching your videos

[@lanivu6561]

The purple leafy mint eaten with Banh Xeo is called purple Perilla Leaf. They also have green Perilla as well. A lot of people mistake it with Japanese Shiso leaf but they could be more different in flavors. The Perilla leaf is much more herby.

[@myadvantures0426]

Orange County is the soul place for best Asian food, beside Los Angeles Asian town.

[@Sydorrah]

That cookie looked delicious. Eating vicariously through meimei once again. Another great video

[@lechildren2116]

OMG yasss more food! You showed us so much of other cultures through ur vid!

[@feedmeimei]

aw omg i'm so glad!!! thank you so much for watching 💕💕

[@Espresso_baby]

This video is so helpful to find new food spots! I just moved to So Cal a few year ago and I’ve been going to the same restaurants for a while now. Thank you!!! 🤍

[@thehapagirl92]

Born and raised in OC and haven’t been to a lot of these places. I recommend Tuttu Fresco for Italian

[@tayshow5642]

The #19 you ordered is called Phnom Penh noodles at other Cambodian restaurants. Definitely did it right with the soup on the side and dry noodles. Looks legit

[@jacquelinetruong9969]

Happy 2023! Everything looked amazing! But top 3 things I want to try are the banh cunh (never seen it made with egg before either!), Banh xeo & the taco place! 🤤

[@maryamhussein2192]

congrats on 1.45 million!

[@raycho7785]

THAI CURRY PIZZA REPRESENT!!! that place is AMAZING!! so glad you're showing more attention to it!

[@paulchezkari6952]

I like how lettuce is used as wrapping, very healthy vs deep fried carbs

[@vividlyxx2914]

Your viet pronunciation is so good ! Love watching all your vids ❤️

[@Mayanne1321]

Omg all that food looks so good! Love your videos 🤍

[@juliachng]

hi meimei!! I just finished gymnastics and got my full turn back on beam!! And now i'm watching my favorite video and eating homemade karaage!!

[@samsam.628]

Hi MeiMei!! Thank you so much for always keeping us entertained. As always, love your videos! I hope your new year is really great so far 😊💖

[@kailynjael]

I’ve never been this early. But I love your videos and I look forward to them meimei ❤️❤️❤️

[@feedmeimei]

aw thank you so much!!! welcome to the early squad 💕

[@dearharuu]

these foods look so good! You explain ur vids so well omg! Your vids always cheer me up :)

[@baopham8676]

OC/LBC has so many good restaurants and dessert options. Quan Mii (banh xeo), Phnom Penh Noodle Shack, Nomad , Yummy Banh Bao, Oc & Lau, Nep Cafe, Da Vien coffee, Phin Smith, SweetHoney, Pasta e Pasta, Hiro Nori Ramen, Don Churros, Porto's Bakery

[@ReginaScholey]

I’m from OC and I loooove these videos! I live in Korea and am moving home soon and want to try all these out

[@cat_kimchi]

I agree about Anjin, it’s a must for great quality beef in OC. Went years ago and still remember it

[@journeyandwander]

Just moved away from OC after 10+ years there, and as someone with an addiction to boba, I had so many more places I wished you’d gone to!

[@Lara_Ameen]

Hi, Meimei! Wow! I live in Orange County and I’m glad to see you have a video of great spots. I’ve actually never heard of most of these! My favorite boba places that are close to me are Ding Tea in Rancho Santa Margarita (I go there a lot) and The Alley at the Irvine Spectrum. I hope you try The Alley at some point next time you visit. I’ve tried a few other boba places and didn’t like them as much. Please come back soon! This makes me so happy! 🥰

[@dohulia]

That leaf is called tia to in Vietnamese. It's a bit similar to shiso as others have noted but I wouldn't say its the same. For Japanese and Korean cultivars they come in either red or green and have a differing flavor between the two colors. In Vietnam I feel like I exclusively seem them bi-color (green on one side and red on the other). I find the flavor of Vietnamese tia to different as well, not as "herby" or "medicinal compared to Korean/JP shiso. In English it's called beefsteak plant.

[@taitrieu7879]

For Orobae, the fruit smoothies are criminally underrated. Especially on a hot day, those drinks are perfect!

[@nganly7195]

All the food you try very good. Thank you

[@saucyfbaby]

the rising phoenix from orobae is worth waiting in line for ! i'm usually not a big fan of tea , but the way they've roasted it for that drink is amazing ! it's sooo good !!!

[@Addie931]

omgg i live very close to orange county! i might go to one of those places they look all of them look DELICIOUS 😋

[@sydvw]

yay!! love new food tour videos!! everything looked delicious!! ❤❤

[@feedmeimei]

thanks for watching :)

[@GraceLieu]

My favorite food from the video was the banh xeo!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT, it's probably my favorite Viet dish. i haven't been to the oc in a while, so i def gotta check out some of these places whenever i go!

[@ouranhshc100]

I actually tried to apply to work at rodeo 39. Before they opened up they had a big job fair; the owner of the building was there and I had the honour of picking up a conversation with him. He told me the people who own banh xeo boys are actually 2 dentists; banh xeo is their passion. Their original location is in downtown Santa Ana. Also, if you're ever back in the OC you should defs try shootz. It's fusion Hawaiian, their kimchi fried chicken tonkatsu is really good! And the musubi too. Anyways, glad you enjoyed your foodventure in the OC! ^°^

[@lorenaaguilar5169]

I love ur videos it’s the best boba videos❤❤i have no doubt to subscribe

[@fr.its.ur.fave.tinoooo]

7:12 I think the herb is perilla leaf but idrk

[@foodwithmichel]

Banh Cuon Thanh Tri 😍 Lets all eat again soon! Maybe in Japan 🥹

[@Rubyandchubsparkle]

If you’re still in oc you have to try vox kitchen and get their lomo saltado fries!! It’s my guilty pleasure ❤️‍🔥

[@luckydoanofficial]

I love Orange County, I already went there from last week and I love the foods.❤️❤️❤️

[@feedmeimei]

yesss the food there is so good!! what foods/restaurants were your favorites when you went? 💕

[@luckydoanofficial]

@@feedmeimei My favorite food is Pho and I went to Phoholic and of course you already know I’m Vietnamese

[@feedmeimei]

@@luckydoanofficial omg love phoholic!!! 🍜🔥 hope you had a good time in OC :)

[@luckydoanofficial]

@@feedmeimei yes I had a good time in OC and now I already fly back to my hometown (Seattle).

[@randomcool_edits]

I love your! channel! u should do a only eating boba for a day challenge!

[@liv2cool4u0]

omg I live in OC

[@Hany600]

Banh Cuon all the way. One of my favorite Vietnamese dishes I crave when I’m away for work. 😭 so jealous

[@themysterytraveler6536]

Paderia has the best Portuguese egg tarts that I've had outside of Portugal, and they're cookies seem like copy cats of Levain bakery.

[@515gnodgnart]

You should do a food tour in the Torrance Gardena area..we call it the Southbay area. If you want food suggestions then let me know.

[@divinebluesky]

Everything looked delicious!

[@arcie3716]

Love learning more about culture from this comment section 👍

[@loading..192]

ILY, also, day 14 of asking for filipino foods only for 24 hrs. HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@feedmeimei]

ooo yesss hopefully I can do that this year!! happy new year 🥳💕

[@annawayne5282]

That cookie looked incredible! 🍪😍

[@elladuyanen4274]

I was waiting for this! Love you mei mei ❤🥹

[@feedmeimei]

aw yay hope you enjoy the video!!! ily 💕

[@jerryshepherd2784]

I’m in Orange County and you introduced places and culinary delights that are a must try ! Next time your visit SoCal you must check out all the Asian must try’s in Hacienda Heights and City of Industry . The largest Buddhist temple is in Hacienda Heights and their veggie lunch is amazing ! Just over the hill on Colima you will find places that will keep you exploring for days ...

[@angelcake7]

-Love Orobae!! The Rising Phoenix is my fave, and for coffees, the Formosan latte (Guji Haro) is the BEST. -Tacos Los Cholos is by far my favorite taco spot!! Rib Eye tacos ALL DAY. -And Paderia!! Best cookies! Please also try LAGU Cafe near there.. Strawberry Sakura latte, Melon latte, and Sea Salt Matcha!

[@toshikiuchiha13]

Check out blazin on harbor Blvd also for boba check out t on ice also shabuya is a good spot to check out

[@songfamily5911]

MMM!!!! It looks so yummy! You never fail to make me starve to death!!!!

[@feedmeimei]

manifesting yummy food in your near future!!! 😋✨

[@oddorangeowl]

I’m moving to OC soon and this made me so excited! Thank you for the breakdowns on how to eat it because I would make a fool of myself 😂

[@pviolet4622]

Costco has new moon cakes I'd love if you tried them! They're called Isabelle year of the rabbit cakes the flavors are lychee rabbit cakes, ice Q cakes and taro cakes!

[@pviolet4622]

Found them on their website!

[@karak239]

Great video! Everything looks super yummy.

[@feedmeimei]

orange county food is 🔥🔥🔥

[@lynron3867]

Love love the Vlog channel; just watched ring shopping 🥰

[@vclarisset]

love paderia and trieu chau!!!! paderia has good coffee too, it’s a must visit place for me when i go back to irvine

[@cecemluong]

the second location my family owns 🥰🥰🥰 !

[@sheenObeenO]

Honestly, I thought I woulda liked Banh Xeo Boys too, but it wasn't that great when I tried it. The OG bx joint that's been around a long time (since the 90s) is Van Restaurant. The "newer" one that's becoming more popular in the area for banh xeo in the last few yrs is Quan Mii. Also, Trieu Chau is my favorite place for hu tieu. They've been around a looooong time too.

[@bertocollection]

I would recommend going back to square where you went to paderia and try out Cluck Kitchen I think it will be the best Nashville hot Chicken you will have in Orange county area

[@Suwanginbabe]

Yes!! Anjin really is a go to place for yakiniku.

[@piercechan]

The next time you come to OC check out Nice To Meet You Skewer Hot Pot in Irvine, really delicious!

[@4jairus]

Thank you for these recommendations, plan to hit all of them next O.C overnight stay.

[@aiccorp6001]

Anjin has been one of my favorites in OC, probably before you were born. I like the premium Beef tongue at Manpuku better though but they always sell out early.

[@kevinhsieh3269]

Trieu chau is me and gf go to spot for noodle shop we go there either once or twice a week

[@ShadowGin3]

If you need another suggestion. At Rodeo39 you passed by a bakery called sweet G's and they sell ube cookies with white chocolate 🍪!! It's always my go to and it's unique!

[@isilgedikli]

Ughh I am craving those cookies and pizza soooo badd 🥹❤️🍪

[@MikePhoTravelVlogs]

Definitely gotta try the Thai pizza 🍕💯💯💯✅✅🔥👍😀

[@GarryFanata]

YOU MISSED THE BEST BOBA in THE US!!! Soma tea in Irvine. Omomo is a must try too!

[@hannahippo]

Thanks for sharing Mei Mei! My husband has a severe nut allergy but he loves pho so it's been tricky finding a pho spot in LA area that he feels comfortable going to. Phoholic looks very promising since their menu looks like it's ONLY pho and nothing else. Thank you for the recos!

[@remonemo123]

AHH I JUST STOPPED BY RODEO 39 AND THERE WAS SOO MUCH GOOD FOOD

[@francesca_86]

Congratulations on 10k subscribers on the vlog channel !! ❤

[@feedmeimei]

thanks francesca!!!! appreciate your support on both channels 🥺💕

[@soph_lee]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I've always been told and when my grandma makes the pickled carrots and what you call dicon for the banh xeo she uses unripened papya and then pickles it instead of the dicon. Correct me if I'm wrong!

[@socalpie2332]

Thank you!!! We have moved to OC for a few years and still need help with food/boba recommendations ❤

[@papapepe2232]

So thrilled that you you are in SoCal Mei Mei 🥰 Hope you enjoy your stay in my home town 👍 Sorry I haven't been viewing as much lately so I didn't know you came to LA

[@nmelgar74]

Omg I used to live right by that curry Thai pizza place in Long Beach when I was in graduate school. I love Long Beach. But if I were to say which meal looked best I’d have to say the tacos all the way. They made me want to go get them and it’s like 11 pm almost lol. Good video

[@lalalindork]

TP TEAAAAAAAAAAA

[@SEATTLE4KWalking]

USA Walking Tour here watching!

[@danielmoce4226]

I just wanted to say that I always look forward to your videos!! :D

[@feedmeimei]

aw thank you so much!! appreciate you! 💕

[@danielmoce4226]

@@feedmeimei Can't wait for more of your videos this year :)

[@FlaviaaaWilliford]

That cookie looks so delicious with gooey warm the inside 😋🥰

[@jeffsmart3]

Gotta try that Thai curry pizza 😋

[@darkiepoo8949]

agree with passing on the phoholic at rodeo 39. coulda been a bad batch but location was very average in terms of broth flavor. i was actually put off by the flavor. tieguanyin is not "kinda oolongy" it is a literal oolong tea. one of the most recognizable oolongs. some batches can be very light on the roast so it can seem like a regular green tea to some people.

[@Aya-kn1kf]

wow i've never been this early! everything looks delicious!

[@feedmeimei]

early squadd let's gooo!!! thanks for watching 💕💕

[@hollyannrusso1906]

I'm Italian I eat Asian food some times but I'm not really crazy for Asian foods. But I like watching u vlogs it's interesting to see what u eat I'm like learning something new

[@DAVID-eq7xo]

Wow the banh cuon with egg is really interesting

[@em_birch]

You know, I've never really thought about it before but fish sauce DOES look like tea.😄

[@yeahmyg]

this video made me want to try banh xeo i have never heard of it before! +i can attest that trieu chau is much loved by the locals. u should see the line going out the door on weekends 😳

[@briebeauty3880]

Instant boba craving 🫠 Everything looked so good!!

[@Luvher_zoe]

Love your videos Mei mei! Happy new year!

[@feedmeimei]

thank you so much, appreciate you!!! happy new year 🥳💕