I ate at TikTok's Most Hyped Restaurants In NYC For a Day

I decided to test out the most popular food spots in New York City according to TikTok and find out if they're actually worth the hype. Spoiler alert: NOT ALWAYS.
Bagels, artichoke pizza, banana pudding, dumplings and more! I hope you like it and don't forget to subscribe, thanks!
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[@PhysicstIsaac]

I'm really Happy you made this video man, its nice to watch these and see your life abroad, keep up the nice content, I'm loving it and I'm sure so many others are too!

[@Aragedie]

The confidence this man has to wear white when eating pizza, dumplings, etc. I would have lasted 5 minutes before I was covered in sauce 😂

[@Becuzidowhatiwant]

I was panicking for him 😅

[@Cheekypowpow]

😂😂😂😂 same girl

[@babamoeensam7.1.14]

And he managed to not stain it but then at home, he dropped sauce on his grey sweater 😂😂😂

[@broksellars7711]

Rich people usually have unearned confidence.

[@katlynbarber5655]

My first bite, probably would have fell right on my shirt 😂

[@artfinityandbeyond]

NOT the song in the background saying "your just too good to be true cant take my eyes off of u" while u stared lovingly into the artichoke pizzas soul. !!! that radio was a payed actor what a mini movie moment

[@juliepoitinger5030]

The “cake” in the banana pudding is actually Nilla Wafers which is like a crispy cookie so it won’t be soft like cake. They do get soft when they’ve soaked up some of the liquid from the pudding. Banana pudding is my most favorite dessert. I love your videos!

[@samanthapretor3]

Same I love ittttt

[@julietteoscaralphanovember2223]

It's my husband's too. But I'm ashamed to admit I never make it for him because I can't tolerate the smell of bananas.

[@Toywins]

It's also really good with Chessmen cookies, amazing!!

[@sosososososo123]

​@@julietteoscaralphanovember2223why cant he make it for himself? Does he not have hands or something?

[@annieroydube]

As a Canadian, we definitely don’t have the same definition of “severely snowing” or “blizzard” lol

[@Hildebollen1]

As a Norwegian, I wholeheartedly agree with you 😆

[@toomanyopinions8353]

He lived in southern England, lol. So his sense of snow is not great. That isn't a blizzard by NYC standards, either.

[@robinloveman4251]

I live in Texas, and that's a flurry.

[@DrowningSun96]

This isn’t even a flurry by nyc standards

[@mishaa7263]

as a russian i laughed when he said "literal blizzard" 😂😂

[@keyashah2324]

for vegetarians such as myself, u can get the artichoke pizza in macdougal street, as they use mushroom broth whereas the other shops use meat broth. hope it helps!! im indian but everytime i go to nyc i always grab myself an artichokes pizza its sooo good

[@apollonovalinn]

I am actually really glad youve made this video. Im traveling to new york soon and this is really helpful for if these hyped places are worth it or not.

[@recoveringsoul755]

Micareh Tewers just dropped a video from New York too

[@amputeeright]

Mike Chen ( Simply Dumpling) has several videos on New York, too

[@universeofluis]

Same

[@LyraPyxisVT]

I hope you have fun, don't let other people convince you and tell you NY is horrible it's not as bad as outsiders think it is, was born and raised here, I just moved back last year cause I miss it, and don't regret it

[@klucky5990]

That artichoke pizza looks so insanely good 🤤

[@AmandaDixson]

I swear on everything, it's divine.

[@becki_booo]

Right. I'm almost ready to drive the 8 hour drive to NYC to get that effing artichoke pizza. I think I might try to make it. Won't be as good but still an awesome idea

[@CaTiNtHeNiGhT]

My mouth was watering so bad I love pizza. Pizza is life.

[@JimboJones99]

God Bless the Artichoke Pizza 🍕 God Bless Raphael Gomes 🙏🍔 God Bless President Trump 🙏🇺🇲♥️

[@DrSimpleBeauty]

We NEEEEED the recipe!

[@Sarah-oy2jb]

Magnolia Bakery (and Milk Bar!) publish all their recipes in cookbooks and online! The banana pudding is a good one- nilla wafers are the cookies they use in it 😊

[@leahlewis6487]

Love this!!!! I’m cracking up about you thinking it’s a blizzard and snowing 😂😂😂 Honestly I was expecting the lines to all be super long and packed but it looked perfect every place you entered!!

[@Lyn4Him]

The Banana Pudding, it's in Joanna's cookbook! ;) It's not cake, it's a cookie (wafer). It's wonderful, I love to make it. Sweetened condensed milk & whipped cream mixed into the pudding makes all the difference. My favorite dessert!

[@Vallgor]

Sounds like a dream ~

[@binsidetv]

I am a New Yorker and I enjoyed watching you sample food at different locations. Chinatown has tons of dumpling spots & sweet treats. Have to try the Magnolia dessert. Red velvet looked good too. Thanks for making the video.

[@guppy0536]

Which major train station did they tear down ?

[@Toywins]

Yeah, a Dim sum restaurant would have been first rate!

[@fatimam8738]

I love how calm and collected you are !

[@Notsosweetstevia]

“It’s snowing pretty intensely. “ 😂😂😂😂

[@julieholcombe7422]

I love these types of videos. Even though I may never visit these places, your facial expressions when you eat are what I come for! There is no doubt when you love something or hate it, there is no in between 😂❤

[@michaelgutman4910]

I enjoyed this video very much. It was nice seeing you in a different city trying TikTok suggested restaurants. I would love to see more videos like this

[@eltooyo2]

I've never been a big fan of Magnolia's cupcakes but their puddings are freakin' addictive! Thy're more like trifles with chunks of fruit and cake mixed in. Amazing. Another great video, Raphi!

[@SquirellsRJustUmamiMagpies]

BUT HOW WAS THE CRAB PIZZA?!???

[@StoriesByCarol]

I know!! And where did the artichoke go?! He probably gave the pepperoni to his cameraman, as he should, but a cheese pill only lasts so long! 😅 Never waste great pizza and only buy when you can get the leftovers home 😅

[@Lonifisher]

I'm wondering to the same thing.

[@ramyhammam319]

I've been here a ton and honestly the crab slice is not all that imo. The artichoke slice is leagues ahead.

[@deecohen1383]

The wordes Acrab n PIZZA should never be in the same sentence

[@SquirellsRJustUmamiMagpies]

@@deecohen1383 disagree, but I appreciate your opinion lol Do you like seafood though? Or ever had a seafood Alfredo pasta dish? It’s kind of like that. If you like both of those things… crab pizza is pretty dope!

[@jenniprofera178]

watching you bite into a bagel order that I constantly get made me so happy you have no idea !!

[@5CatsPlay]

If you ever go to Chicago I'd love to see you make one of these videos since it's another foody city. The bagel, pizza and dumplings looked so good!

[@7531monkey]

What city isnt foody?

[@danielleking262]

gotta get a Chicago dog, right?!

[@carolpray9816]

The base for the banana pudding is vanilla pudding/custard, with fresh banana slices and the cake is actually Nilla Wafers, which is a think vanilla cookie. The beauty of banana pudding is you really can't make a bad one.

[@_simplylink_]

Not only was this a really fun video to watch, been binging your past like 5 uploads due to being busy, but it's also really nice to see you experience these with your friend, I could tell that you were having an extra amazing time especially during the artichoke pizza segment haha. Although, I was looking for the video where you had barbecue/mukbang in like a boat in a lake somewhere with your friend, couldn't find it though but I was lucky enough to watch it whilst it was still public. I love your videos, Raph, keep it up!

[@johnnydepp6907]

I really love this series. It's so fun to watch

[@sylviahardy1545]

I love this series of you trying different popular TikTok restaurants. You should do this more often. Love your content Raphael.

[@Aragedie]

I went to NYC a few years ago and became obsessed with the magnolia bakery banana pudding. Thankfully they ship it nationwide. That and the Milk Bar bday cake. Sooo good! I got both of them shipprd to me for my bday and it was the best day ever 😂

[@pamelavanwart5647]

Happy belated birthday! 🥳🎉🥳

[@otma2011]

I grew up in NYC but never ever heard of those things lol. They must be new, I haven't lived in NYC for over 20 years

[@sumbunniii8721]

@@otma2011 but banana pudding was made in New York I’m p sure by magnolia bakeries founder lady

[@brandonp5846]

If I hear "blizzard" one more time... that is literally the lightest flurry of snow! 🤣🤣

[@naomirg8273]

Bless him he thinks that is snow. It’s not even sticking

[@kimokelly2841]

I love this kind of content and it shows more of your personality. I love you're videos. Takes me to other places while staying home. 😊

[@Robie212002]

Magnolia's Banana pudding is made with Vanilla wafers (a cookie), not cake btw.

[@hasmeenc.4739]

I thought so too, but the ones they sell have pieces of cake(nothing like the vanilla wafers) or maybe they make it differently? Or at least the ones I had from there(the one close to Columbus circle) have very soft pieces.

[@MonographicSingleheaded]

lets go baby! this is the best foodie channel for me :) so relaxing and well made. THANKS

[@purplehearts1428]

I’ve never clicked on a video this fast 😅 Raph thank you so much for your weekly uploads 🙌🏻 they really make my day 💜

[@princ3sstofu]

Everything looks SO GOOD. $6+/ slice for that HUGE SLICE?? I'm not mad. I'm not mad AT ALL.

[@SucessKey]

I thoroughly enjoyed this style of video. Of course, being a subscriber, I look for your videos. I grew up in NY and miss the excellent food. Thanks for covering such a wide variety of choices!

[@ROKHAYASALL-z2m]

ive been obsessed with your videos lately, thank you for all the effort you put into these

[@rosemariediamond5948]

I was so happy to see your video pop up. That artichoke pizza looked amazing. Glad you enjoyed the food

[@gaila.8830]

Saved and went to some of your recommendations in Paris and loved it 😊 So cannot wait to go try your recommendations in NYC 😊 Thank you so much for the video 👍

[@courtneysimmons9308]

Love these type of videos!!! Definitely helpful when traveling to new places cause I am a total foodie!!! Thank you;)

[@Shesmovedon-e7d]

Hey Raphael, I just want to say that these kinds of videos are THE BEST! I enjoynthem more than the indoor ones. You are very entertwining and cameramans are doing a great job. I missed new york and this video was like a breath of fresh air. Thank you!

[@iris89936]

The bagel man looked soooo friendly!! I would go there just for the friendly man

[@ReinaLuv]

ive never heard of dumpling man so thank you for this. going to stop by soon! also artichokes pizzas are so good but its definitely a NY slice on steroids haha i think the crust has to be so thick to hold up the artichoke sauce so i get why theyre massive. a guilty pleasure for sure.

[@shelleyl4117]

That bagel looked amazing. That pizza Wow. Dumplings YUM... that would be a no for banana pudding. But the other things looked good. I love how your eyes light up when you get an amazing food. It makes me wish I was there to try all those amazing foods too.

[@lindahughes5781]

Such fun!!! Now I want pizza and fancy ice cream with a bagel sandwich on the side! Lol, I have not been to NYC in forever, so everything looked so good and brought back memories!!!

[@danielledavila4982]

The TOAST ERA!! Is definitely a thing 😂

[@CaptainJonesBones]

Next time you’re in the city, go to literally any bodega and get a chopped cheese. You can’t go to NYC without getting a chopped cheese. It’s like going to Philly and not getting a Philly cheesesteak. But something better than a Philly cheesesteak. Also bodegas are a true new york experience so I highly recommend this

[@beckylovesluxury]

Such a fun video ❤️ loved seeing what you tried!

[@honeygxre]

FINALLY Artichoke is getting the love it deserves. It is tradition for me and my friend to get it in the city

[@vincer7824]

It’s been very well known for at least a decade. Good stuff.

[@AngelaEAwesome]

Please do one in Vancouver (Canada). Vancouver is overpriced but there are a lot or good foods due to high levels of immigration. So many delicious foods inspired by different regions. Plus the Canadian classic, poutine.

[@missdebrami6862]

I literally spent the day crying but started watching your videos about 5 pm n it’s now 8 pm lol…. Thanks I’m feeling much better. ❤

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

OMG the size of those pizza slices...I want some now dayum!!! LOL ♥

[@tomvoyles5101]

Thanks for a great tour of my prior home, NYC. Your content is always amazing. Now I have to fly back there for that artichoke pizza haha

[@amyschneider93]

love the video , added a few of the places you went to , to a list of places to try when i go next year 🥰

[@angelofspring48]

Next time you’re in NYC, try a Jewish deli 🙂 we just went a few weeks ago and got pastrami, latkes, knishes, matzoh ball soup and cheesecake- we had enough leftovers for dinner also. Everything was so good 🥰

[@onekristywhite]

I hope one day I get to go to New York and try all these foods, but mostly the pizza and the sweets, lol. I've actually never had dumplings. I'd love to try them!! I was so happy to see you upload :) I love your videos! Love this series!! Thanks for an amazing 35 minutes!!

[@otma2011]

You don't have to go to NYC to have dumplings 😊

[@danielleking262]

omg same!! Would love the pizza and the sweets and never had dumplings either 😬

[@bmhrulezable]

Omg that quick little cut to the little girl scream when you saw the sweet dumplings had me dying!!!😂

[@blue97stang]

Banana pudding is bananas, pudding and vanilla wafers. I have also had banana pudding with caramel sauce and it's delicious.

[@jenelle11234]

Whoever recommended that bagel was a boss man that sounds delicious. As a New Yorker, I keep my bagels pretty simple, but I want to try that.

[@AS-ok2ni]

You forgot to tell us what the crab pizza was like. I’m totally curious on it. Pretty please let us know. Thank you so much for once again just being a totally honest about everything. That coffee the second one didn’t look right. I almost think they made it wrong. Like let the espresso or “iced coffee” set to long. It didn’t look right.

[@justinfusco6121]

You need to try the square slices at L&B's pizza in Brooklyn. Its not too far from Coney Island so you can ride the roller coaster, see the aquarium and enjoy and some original Nathans hot dogs. That sounds like your kinds day!

[@Agnieszka11102]

Love that place best pizza Sicilian

[@JP-og9qg]

Love his unofficial catch phrase I keep hearing in my head… “that is SO GOOOOOD” haha 😂

[@Dreavee7]

I would have NEVER thought that I would ever say this to anyone, but... I like watching you eat lol 🙃😅

[@JessMegJolly]

I went to Artichoke Pizza while in NYC and I still to this day dream about that pizza 🤤

[@stephanieann6622]

"why do I feel like I'm doing a winter show in Alaska" sis you'd be dead if you were with that thin ass jacket lmao.

[@prechathenomadmama]

Lol he literally called it a blizzard when it's lightly snowing

[@thedakotamoney]

that pizza😫 you are killing me by not shipping me a piece rn

[@JinapherShakur]

That pizza looks so amazing! Those are the largest slices I've ever seen. I want to go to NY so badly; I hope I can get there one day. ❤

[@guppy0536]

I just want the food you can keep new york im good 👍

[@AlexisVanity]

Artichoke pizza was on the food network a few years ago. It's amazing , good choices , those are my favorites. But the crust is the best part ,😋🤤

[@jenniferferreira9061]

Raphael you are just one AMAZING person. I love all your videos ❤

[@mava8826]

me too

[@pmg-1]

Love your dedication to your content! ❤

[@Allioops810]

That was probably the only day that it snowed the whole winter lol. We had such a tiny amount this year. Bacon egg and cheese is pretty much a thing that most people in NY eat or have eaten many many times, when I lived outside of NY, I missed bagels so much!

[@melissadunton3534]

22:52 OMG YES!!! 😂 I call them my “craving modes”. I have Crohn’s disease so I have weird cravings that last anywhere from like a week to months on end. I can only eat what I’m craving and if I try to eat anything else it will make me sick to my stomach. And I fully believe that you should listen to and go with your cravings as your body is telling me you that it needs that specific food and it’s for a reason. I just finished a crunchy Cheetos stint of about 2 months and now I’m craving toast with butter and peanut butter. Which is odd as I don’t often eat bread. But this is the first time I’ve heard anyone else talk about this happening other than myself and my son. (He takes after his mama) Ok, done babbling….just wanted to share that I too have different food “eras” or craving modes. ✌🏻💕😊

[@ReinaLuv]

Dang i wish i knew you were going to be in nyc. I wouldve recommended Empanada Mama (so many options), Sticky's Finger Joint (for the chicken tender connoisseur), Spot Dessert Bar (for unique and ig worthy sweets), Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream (for sophisticated ice cream flavors and also PIES)

[@djmadmike23]

The fact that its snowing is beautiful...and perfect.

[@TruthTroubadour-xi9cc]

Banana pudding is usually made with a banana flavored pudding/custard, Vanilla wafer COOKIES (NOT cake!), whipped cream and fresh bananas. The pudding should soften the semi-firm cookies, and should sit in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours. I don't like super soft cookies, so test it until the consistency is right for you (if you decide to make it).

[@Coupeboyy]

I can’t believe you came to New York!!!!! I legit live on the same block that the artichoke pizza place is on…

[@deborahbrunetti8500]

This is wonderful , I have always wanted to go to NY , and the cookies I have herd so much about them ,wow thank you for trying so much good stuff.

[@ankitadesai_]

Watching your videos since so many years ❤ all love

[@aneesah5468]

I love that you show the price so if we wanted to go we have an idea ☺️ so many people don’t so thank you 🙏🏾

[@MustiStudious]

Raphael do what you want, every video is a masterpiece in its own right.

[@mostlyvoid.partiallystars]

The banana pudding has pudding in it and possibly whipped cream too - and by pudding I don’t mean English dessert :) pudding like custard ❤ the cake is Nilla Wafers, a specific buttery cookie

[@mostlyvoid.partiallystars]

Oh and here’s your copycat recipe. Well, easy mode ;) Box of vanilla jello pudding Follow instructions on box using whole milk, cold Fresh bananas Nilla wafers (cookie aisle at wal mart) Cool whip Mix the cool whip into the pudding once it gels, then mix in sliced nanas. Then you can either serve it in a tray with nilla wafers spread underneath or chop them and mix them in too :) In the south it’s nana puddin’ cause apparently we hate finishing our words lol.

[@judykeown]

Magnolia has a cookbook with the recipe in it.

[@eLReyyyyyy]

Take a shot every time Raphael says “literally” 😂

[@MamaLlama007]

Love your outfit! You look so stylish! Hi Eric! Thanks for being our NYC guide! What a Ggrreeaat video, Raphael!!!!!!

[@pepperpotty]

I love these videos of yours. I kind of get the idea that a lot of people from Tik Tok are probably paid by the restaurants to promote their stuff.

[@elenaeide-fo4ux]

i think its so interesting. i live in norway we never tip in shops and only some time in resturants, but never in cafe and i know in america we have to do it. have to be so stressfull

[@Lonesome__Dove]

Tip in restaurants where u have someone waiting on you. I don't generally tip in shops unless i get really good customer service. Im sorry but if im at Starbucks where the workers are paid 15+ an hr im not tipping unless they have a phenomenal attitude and helped alot. Restaurants always even if the service is not so good but shops like Starbucks or where someone isnt comi g to my table to take my order and deliver my meal and drinks. Not generally.

[@elenaeide-fo4ux]

@@Lonesome__Dove ok, i just read that we needed to in america. even in the bar in norway we dont, but normal salary here is at lowest 18 euro an hour but thats low

[@benploni7492]

I literally think that Raph didn't know the definition of 'literally'

[@peachycream8674]

Ty for showing these spots to us!!!

[@ShelbyxoAlana]

That bagel looked so dreamy ❤

[@sherryheim5504]

Banana pudding generally uses vanilla wafers, which are a very crunchy, slightly dry, vanilla cookie, not cake. I don't know about Magnolia Bakery, though but classic banana pudding uses vanilla wafers.

[@nettyspeaks]

I am from NY and enjoyed this video!

[@TessaYoung33]

I wish there was a Magnolia Bakery in Australia! I'm dying to try the banana pudding !!!!

[@journeyreighn]

Ive watched your videos for so many years and I’ve never seen a single one I haven’t enjoyed with my full heart !!!

[@SoulrebelZay]

I def agree w/ artichoke pizza it’s soooo good!!

[@melissadunton3534]

33:28 there’s no cake in banana pudding. It is actually cookies (biscuits) like tiramisu…but in the banana pudding it’s a cookie called ‘Nilla Wafers. They are a very crispy cookie, so when you put them into the pudding it softens them up a little bit…but they shouldn’t be soggy. It’s kinda an American style tiramisu…but instead of Lady Finger’s and coffee it’s ‘Nilla Wafers and banana. I bet if you try it again knowing that it’s cookies and not cake it will taste better to you. Remember, half of what you taste is what your brain is expecting even before you bite into something. That’s why you react differently to a drink that is mis-poured. *when you order a rootbeer but they give you a coke..you take a sip and you know something is wrong because you still taste rootbeer, but then that taste doesn’t remain* It’s because your brain is expecting rootbeer. With this pudding your brain was expecting cake so it tasted of stale cake due to the texture. So…go ahead and try it again…this time expecting that it’s crispy cookies used in the recipe. ✌🏻💕😊 I promise that is my last comment. 😂

[@chefboyrg7356]

Oh my gosh, you’re so funny! You cracked me up laughing so hard. I too had the worst coffee ever in NYC. I totally understand your pain.

[@rebeccamontague9811]

Was that a slice of the crab pizza (you mentioned when reading the menu) in the box with the artichoke one, that you ate outside? If so, was it good? I have to know because I'm eating vicariously through you. 🤣

[@cas4040]

It was in the box next to the artichoke slice. I had seafood pizza for the first time in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Mind blowing how well seafood works on pizza, until you realize it would be the same ingredients if you ordered a pasta dish. I don’t understand why we don’t do it more often here in the US. I see some white pizzas with clams, but that’s just meh.

[@hp8hp8]

My fav part - Watching Rapheal Crawl into the taxis lol

[@tomvoyles5101]

It's so amazing how you had all those sauces and not once it landed on that beautiful white jacket.... Color me impressed

[@Marie-ct4td]

It was fun watching you travel the city!

[@IAmTheOnlyChanel]

This was such a good video I’d love to go to NYC everything looked amazing 🖤🖤🖤

[@PureBoriqua]

Artichoke pizza is the shit!! So good!! I would make it a point to drive from the Bronx to downtown Manhattan at least once a week for it

[@abipeters3955]

Yeessss been waiting for a new york video❤