Korean CHEAP EATS Spicy ARMY STEW & Kpop Passport Photo in Seoul

[@robrosy]

I can’t help but feel his disappointment when he discovered that the ‘meat’ mountain was rather just a whole pile of bean sprouts. I too also hate it when vendors make a dish appear misleading.

[@loveislove2359]

I tried it, and it's not cheap

[@IDiggPattyMayonnaise]

At least it was more food inside. Some places put ice inside.

[@austinkim6372]

Sprouts are known to be good for cough and cold, especially when cooked in soups.

[@maxxcreese9911]

DISAPPOINTED!!

[@taotzu1339]

It was bait and switch. But then again, the average person was not going to think that entire mountain was all meat.

[@sydthekid2015]

This man has had 5 star gourmet meals but he still appreciates and loves street food and mom and pop shops. Amazing.

[@jonnyrawket8158]

I’ve come to find street food can sometimes out do a restaurant just cause it’s raw and comfort foodish, even if you’ve never had that food before. It’s genuinely surprising

[@rifathussain5337]

What is there not to like about street food😋

[@0k0a0r0y0]

This is the way.

[@DewSocks]

@Al Cipta Yes but sometimes the people who can afford it will look down on street food and the like.

[@midwestmasocist]

@Al Cipta chill

[@CharlesMauricio1]

"They have food in their hands and they came from that way." Your deduction skills gets better when it comes to food. 😂

[@yukinoinu]

Think you mean detective skill, but he has mastered this technique for sure.

[@H5chi]

@@yukinoinu Deduction skills or Detective skills both make sense

[@CookingMyWay]

I would love to collab with Mike, such a guru!😍

[@UnityUprisingHQ]

looool

[@FEELSORRY4URASS]

That photo studio's name was literally named "suspicious photo studio" Lol too funny and cute

[@Maria-bp9mq]

omg 😂😂😂

[@texasburbs4380]

THANK you! I hope to find it. Is that Taehyung as your avatar?

[@minksgaming5869]

I love how you have the confidence to record your self and eat

[@coolmanph]

MiNkS GaMiNg in Korea it’s not a big deal because of the popularity of Mukbang

[@minksgaming5869]

@@coolmanph ah ok i gotta take a trip there

[@IDiggPattyMayonnaise]

@@coolmanph In public it's not the norm... Look at all the stares he gets for walking and talking to a camera.

[@coolmanph]

PattyMayonnaise in Korea it’s pretty common. I see so many streamers doing what he does.

[@SunsetTwist]

I can barely eat in front of other people

[@aniluaPzurC13]

I will forever be amazed by how Mike Chen fits all those food in his stomach. Plus, he actually finishes all the food!

[@krislv9219]

But does he though? Or is just good editing

[@jjchenjj]

Restaurant: Meal is meant for two Mikey: Who decided that?

[@kennymoyo475]

Is that an escanor reference??!?!

[@cryochus4074]

Kenny Moyo no.

[@kennymoyo475]

Shrek yesss you know it

[@kennymoyo475]

frzhlmi my self

[@jjchenjj]

@Kenny Moyo Yes escanor reference :)

[@harley7610]

“i look like i should be dating someone from twice” **fancy plays in the background**

[@kevinevangelista5601]

FANCYYYY YOOOOOUUU

[@christiananasco8937]

🤟

[@nojambroluda...7714]

🤟🤟🤟

[@TheJazzBerlin]

Fancy SOTY!

[@Mohagnito94]

Onces Assemble ♥

[@Idk-ro9nt]

That passport image made me burst out laughing 😂

[@MrChevs-kg2yi]

Koreanized lmao 😂😂

[@reaganns9389]

LOL

[@xYASMINNN]

Hahahah!!! 😂

[@susripathy]

I did just that too!!!😂😂😂crazy that visuals are so important in Korea

[@ATrainTravels]

Hahahaha.

[@mported]

If I where a restaurant owner I would keep feeding him to see how much he can eat cause I’m impressed

[@diannerodriguez136]

Yeah me too :)

[@nonexistantman5797]

Goyard I would probably be able to eat a quarter of the stuff he ate before I’d be full lmao

[@bixby451]

You’d probably go bankrupt 😂

[@amedilen]

i thought the pancake hot dog you had in your hand was a model of it and not the actual food... wow it’s so beautiful

[@plainrosiejane]

same LOL

[@josecaldo1591]

that was disgusting though

[@josecaldo1591]

@@iwanttopoop8067 Your mom did

[@jaysmith7746]

Me too, I was like "NOOO why you eat the displa-..oh nvm".

[@ThanhLe-vm6fr]

Jose caldo what?

[@defiancemanon7285]

Does anyone else just watches these vids because you like food

[@Poppies__]

Alesha Simpson ok who else would watch it? Lmao if ppl didn’t care about food they wouldn’t click on this video

[@crimsontear99]

Restaurants: it's meant for two Mike: you underestimate my power!

[@3fammy]

I thought he wont finish it because he kinda disappointed bout the "heavy in sprout" thing, but meh, no way 😅

[@kroozctrl6284]

Whoosh Mike: scream in agony Restaurant: You were the chosen one. You were supposed to bring balance to food, not destroy it Mike: I hate you!!!

[@nangmung772]

Meant’

[@danielicks3008]

*shaggy meme* " are you challenging me?"

[@Amir-fm8tg]

Ah yes, I said that once to Kenobi. Then he cut me in half...

[@angchikao2102]

love how he waddles around talking about waffles

[@MegaLacedup]

That meat mountain was a tourist trap.

[@swordchaos1181]

Yep, and the price confirms it. $30 for a pile of bean sprouts, which you can get for less than $2, and some meat is ridiculously expensive

[@dorinachan113]

@@swordchaos1181 and it wasn't good cut meat either, so they not only cheap out on the meat but they make you believe it's good.

[@pumpkin1escobar]

All this guy does is tourist traps.

[@pebbleman721]

@@pumpkin1escobar Huh, still keep coming back, tho. Guess you're easily baited in.

[@fearer9948]

You can just ask them hlw much meat is there and if they dont speak english then just go to different place

[@Artemis-jk2xt]

One thing I love about Korean hotels and some traditional houses is that the floors r heated it’s awesome during the freezing winter

[@jenniferhanson4828]

I love how when you're exclaiming your love for the waffle, you keep looking around like all the random people in the street should be nodding in agreement. 😅

[@ginsoakedgirl4]

The vegan's revenge, "Tower of Sprouts" LOL

[@reiperez3708]

“Looks like i could be dating someone from Twice” *Dalkomhan, chocolate ice cream choreom*

[@natt773]

Mikey is good, what would an Adonis look like on his passport photo?

[@AzmiMaulanaHamdani]

Lmao if my picture was overly edited like that I could too date them lol

[@polohhip3220]

Mentions Twice because Twice was playing in the background XD (They are super attractive)

[@Amir-fm8tg]

I would have dated someone from Twice too, if it wasn't for padme.

[@afacelessname1378]

@@Amir-fm8tg Don't worry, she'd date one too.

[@eckookoo1914]

Well, this aging Korean vicariously enjoying all of my childhood comfort foods every time I open your channel. Thank you. Come to Austin, I will cook for you. Promise.

[@jasmineblank]

EC Chi omg you’re In Austin?? Me too 😭😭 what kinda food do you make?👀

[@cynthiamagana4518]

EC Chi Mike is Chinese American haha,

[@zesovietonion4783]

lol imagine actually thinking hes korean and he will cone

[@jennnikkuma]

I think you guys misread her comment, she’s talking about herself reliving her childhood foods by watching him

[@yosi1653]

I love how you just walk around not planning anything Im not a food person, i eat once a day.. But i love watching your video so you're defintly doing something right.

[@xMckingwill]

Boy then you are definitely missing out on life. I may be assuming but "not a food person" = picky eater. Just remember different foods are not scary.

[@yosi1653]

@@xMckingwill nope, the opposite.. If food wasnt a necessity id never eat 🤷‍♂️ And when i do eat i dont care what it is really

[@xMckingwill]

@@yosi1653 yeah then you should still try different food, not for necessarily the sustenance or to "get full" but the enjoyment and experience of the flavors. Its a shame you

[@CookingMyWay]

@@yosi1653 don't worry about dogs, they will still bark.

[@yosi1653]

@@CookingMyWay 😂😘

[@popperchicgirl20]

Mike's food vlogs never fails to be so informative and sooo mouthwatering at the same time. Been watching you like forever ❤️❤️❤️

[@xenialewis6596]

Meat mountain got me furious ... imagine buying a bean sprout mountain when you are hungry for meat 😭

[@milo4707]

I can't really imagine that since I don't eat meat but I guess people would be pissed if they got something they didn't want

[@milo4707]

@GamerGirl 1 ...riiiight, and I hope you're joking

[@milo4707]

@GamerGirl 1 Also like excuse me for being "a less of a man" because I get sick from meat? The logic is strong with this one

[@chloetzpiano6548]

Imagine being me, not liking sprout at all, i hate it so much

[@xTheNameisEthan]

I don’t even like sprouts lol they taste like crunchy dirt

[@ashbeeysz]

Trust this guy to find the best eats, Will literally break into a prison for food😂😂🙌 My spirit animal👏

[@_Eren_Yeager]

😂😂😂

[@Sonamon]

20:46 It says "Suspicious Photo Studio by the God of Photoshop." 🤣

[@lunabae903]

“I look like I should be dating someone from TWICE” 😆

[@lunabae903]

Fancy ❤️

[@alveenafareed9238]

HEECHUL???? THAT YOU BUD?

[@FuruGaru]

wise choice

[@jeifrances1691]

"I look like I should be dating someone from TWICE." He knows Twice omg HAHAHA

[@FuruGaru]

wise choice

[@Yatsu00x]

stop talking like twice isnt popular

[@confusedmistaakayoursleepp4125]

What's twice?

[@dbsommers1]

Yeah, they were definitely suckering people with that dish.

[@kimly1546]

Maybe they realized he's a tourist and they up charged him?

[@FlashRyu]

kim ly korean people don’t do that

[@AaronandClaire]

If someone missed the "Army stew" during the Seoul trip, can't say that they were fully enjoyed Korean Food! 🤣🤣🤣 As you said, that was a good conclusion, Mike! 👍👍

[@skatingcanuck9837]

I love how you liken Army Based stew to those college days. You are so right that it is a nostalgic comfort food! For someone who has eaten all over the world it's awesome that you still maintain a humble palate:).

[@The.wandering.]

"I love so much, this dish." Baby Yoda is happy

[@ngatiramona]

Oh.my.goodness.. he so is Baby Foodie Yoda! 😍👍 Does that make us The YT jetpack flying Mandalorian?🥰

[@cryochus4074]

Aya Love You damn, da funny Baby Yoda, lolololololololololololololololol, BABY YODA, BABY YODA

[@leighwhannel]

Baby Yoda doesn't speak

[@Amir-fm8tg]

No, baby yoda is a traitor to the Dark side and also the worst meme on the decade.

[@amazesme]

Anakin Skywalker Watch out Anakin Baby Yoda has the high ground

[@lipton5428]

i love how honest and pure you are in your vids, big fan! keep it up!

[@dshull55_]

The simplest things in life bring the most joy.

[@sirswagger21]

America: $10 for a small appetizer South Korea: $5 for a huge bowl of noodles and chicken and rice and side dishes

[@KevVIII]

Understood. Good thing about watching Mike's Korean video is that I live here, so I can visit that magical waffle stall and grab that mysterious... cheese... icecream... thing.

[@milantarika7219]

"The asian in me is screaming after that meal", I feel that on a spiritual level

[@dew8368]

That bean sprouts tower. Reminds me of a wolf in a sheep's costume.

[@Desiignatorr]

"They told me its for two....I can handle it" YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINING FOR THIS DAY, really its amazing you get brunch from 711 and usually it can feed a whole family, I'm not dissing or anything its really impressive, I wish I could eat that much amazing food at once

[@WxlfYoutube]

3:05 who else heard "i f'ing love this"

[@tanyakelley7201]

Wxlf this is the comment I came here for.

[@MargoZeroSpark]

I know this is an older video, but thank you so much for the way you film for us! The confidence that it takes to talk to us all with your Camara blows my mind and I know I'm super appreciative!

[@juliethao_]

“I’m a food ninja, I’ll do anything to save my food.” 😂😂 Couldn’t agree enough!!! lmao! I’d do that same!

[@spicynori8861]

I can't help but laugh when Mike said, "there's a lot of freaking sprouts." Poor Mike 😂 And the way he said "fluffy socks" was really like a kid. Love this vid

[@CnellFrmHell]

Strictly Dumping you’ve shown me the way. I tried a noodle place by my house and my god!!!! It was amazing! The broth and the sea weed was jaw dropping. Thanks for the videos to encourage something new. Im now and always will be a fan

[@Jademoon25]

Korea and Japan always automatically beautify your photos because they are a huge part of their culture. The looks impress and every application or paperwork require photos.

[@wooyoungsgf4673]

I love how when he said he should be dating a twice member, Fancy by Twice was playing right after lol

[@poolygirl13]

You've inspired me to book a vacation to Seoul. I just came back from a vacation to Mexico, and although it was amazing, knowing the culture and language didn't make it feel like I was away. I want a culture shock. Korea seems so incredible.

[@PuRpLePoNcHo]

The Asian in me is screaming after that meal, I LOVE IT!

[@coolbrotherf127]

"This is definitely portioned for two people" Proceeds to eat the entire thing anyway.

[@morganw.4711]

*waitstaff continues to bring extra banchan as Mikey finishes his hotpot*

[@katlynconway33]

Mikey: I look like I should be dating someone from Twice Me: Distinctively hears Twice- Fancy playing in the background Me: 👀👀👀👀 Me: You food K. Pop lover you. That’s why I’m an avid fan and subscriber

[@nanami0000]

Omg yaaaas!

[@lambchop58]

Mikey is heechul in disguised confirmed

[@katlynconway33]

Lamb Chop I totally agree

[@jiremysibbaluca1807]

Same hahaha

[@moonra1909]

Mike Chen is a Hobbit he has first, second, and third dinners XD

[@ishanmisra7472]

Mike is the first guy I have ever seen to say he looks great seeing his passport photo 🤣🤣🤣

[@suyinweesy]

I laugh so hard till I almost cried when he mike went on n on about his passport photo looking K popish 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@kimly1546]

There's a lot of passport photo shops like that in Vietname, too. When I was visiting Malaysia on tour from the United States, there was a commotion at the TSA area about photo like Mike, too. Those two ladies were asked to go into a separate area for further questioning.

[@SuffoKat3]

Dude I've been in love with this dude forever and was like nahhh he's wayyy too young for me... He's prob like 23... TODAY I FOUND OUT HES 38!!!! MIKEY, why you no married already with kids??!!! I would've locked him down years ago. Funny, smart, adventurous, caring, witty, good taste, wise, clean, adorable, etc etc etc!!!!!💗😭💔

[@fhpratiwi5022]

yeah I low key want to be with him because I also love food so much lmao

[@LordRamen12]

Mikey when he sees someone with food " My spider senses are tingling".

[@asianmusiccrazygurl]

15:44 right after you said “it looks like i should be dating someone from twice” twice’s song came on in the background 😂

[@notangel8328]

Your just woken up voice threw me off lmaoo I was like “who is talking?”

[@idontwanttothink]

I thought he had the cold

[@xenialewis6596]

He sounded bunged up he needed that spicy army stew

[@tvommy]

Your videos always cheer me up whenever I’m feeling down, going through a rough patch in my life

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

Pyongyang naengmyeon is a must, there’s places that sell it in Seoul

[@hannahklavier]

What a great suggestion, Supreme Leader!

[@BjornLlaneza]

Yo whats happening in North Korea? You finna join WW3?

[@drjtkim]

Do you frequent this place your majesty?

[@beaverincisor]

MY DEAR LEADER, MY DEAR LEADER!! NOTICE ME PLEASE KYAAAAAAA~

[@elainet4415]

Plot twist: He really is Kim Jong-un.

[@julissaalba8328]

Fancy by TWICE playing in the background during your passport photo ordeal has me dead lol

[@brodiecooper4986]

Why do I watch these when I’m dieting 😭

[@emmanuelhaankwenda9943]

😂🤣I watch them when am hungry

[@Sachianna-pm1df]

I do the same thing without fail

[@teresa.zamorano]

My new diet is to watch Mike Chen eat. I feel full by watching him eat. That’s so much food!

[@SKblackIris]

Was literally eating the "army stew" while watching this

[@Amir-fm8tg]

Was literally getting chopped in half in a lava pit while watching this

[@Shidetsa]

Anakin Skywalker how’s the other half?

[@dorinachan113]

Right, today I made Army stew coz I had to have it, I am in my 40s and the best foods are the foods you ate in college.

[@cee_el]

Actually that’s cheesecake in the waffle And omg the hotel you’re staying at! I’ve stayed there before. Highly recommended

[@hannijobs]

"Looks like I should be dating someone from Twice" 15:32 Nice Timing on dating. Hahaha

[@cassidyschulz5433]

I hate when these videos end lol I'm always waiting for the next one. They are so entertaining and informative. My mom and her boyfriend are going to Singapore and I told them to watch these videos of him there for good places to eat! It's super helpful for people who do travel!

[@FinancialShinanigan]

I usually find myself finishing the bowl before i even think about taking a picture or video lol

[@Kristinizm]

I was so excited to see army soup. My ex lived in Korea for many years before we dated and he used to make it for me. I LOOOOVE it. 💜💜💜

[@melissamiew4056]

I love my eggs over medium and the rest of my family love over medium with the yolks pre poked. I could never do sunny side up like you. That clear slime on top is just NOPE. lol to each their own. Love what you do. Keep it up please. And hello from Canada.

[@bre-annecaudill8357]

I love runny yolk but I prefer the whites to be cooked fully.

[@pink.penguin]

If the whites aren't cooked , I'm pretty much done .. nothing kills the appetite faster .. I'm a over medium fan too

[@owleyes71]

My fav is over easy!

[@simonhartt3261]

No snotty eggs for me

[@Lhyllis]

I hate those gloopy whites too! Fortunately if you eat eggs on rice like my family, if the rice is very hot underneath you can smash up the egg and stir it through, and the whites will cook on the rice! My family likes slimy sunny side up too, I gotta flip mine in the pan for at least a few seconds.

[@kataronii.macaronii4607]

“ I dropped it .... and I CAUGHT it “ lol i love this guy sooo muchhhh

[@plantingkitchen-1260]

Mike should go on hot ones

[@DanStifler395]

Love the looks people give you while you talk to a camera lol 😂

[@mikomoose5502]

The waffle one looks really good!

[@MORTHNAPRETFACE]

Peep the “Don’t ask me again “ on the sign

[@brightshineestar]

Damn I can't even focus on him talking when I heard fancy by twice in the back

[@RexSixteen]

Army stew was THE BEST THING I ate while in South Korea!! If I come back some day, that’s the first thing I’m gonna eat 🤤

[@CelainesASMR]

I'M *STARVING* NOW LOL Is it dinner time yet???

[@jenniferjoo9021]

Hello~ I am one of your biggest fans in Korea! So glad that you came to Korea and enjoyed our food and culture! By the way, the waffle you ate was nutella, ice cream with cheese cakes bites;)

[@spzaruba5089]

In the US this would all go out as gourmet and in Korea it's street food.

[@renidere]

SPZ Aruba actually though. I wish I lived in a place where I could walk down the street with these delicious street vendors. Instead if I walk down the street I find a McDonald's 😒

[@smoldoggy1005]

IDoStuff mcdanks isn’t that bad but I wish there was some actual diversity in restaurants where I live

[@ChrisGugliuzza]

Well in the US, a boiled hot dog is considered street food

[@joshwist556]

ChrisG- idk where you go for street food hotdogs but in my area they usually grill them instead of boiling them.

[@ventedthesenuts]

I doubt a one 60 cent hotdog in a store bought pancake shell would count as gourmet same with the egg tortilla lettuce hot dog roll

[@CodyMaverick16]

"Oh ma gawd, thereth ice cream in here." Our papi Mikey so kawaii UwU

[@danidevito2397]

Tf

[@oneaboveall1751]

Was watching him enjoying that waffle at the start while brushing my teeth Accidentally start chewing on my toothbrush with toothpaste

[@catleaxmas5416]

I legit almost cried watching this It's really a struggle when you love food but you have to be on diet

[@magichames3982]

I need a "Dip it in some broth" shirt

[@Wierdman69]

Favorite food vlogger/person/channel.. Love your vids man. Makes me hungry everytime i watch you eat delicious food..

[@Abc123______]

God I miss Korea! Had some of the best times of my life there in just one year.

[@timsonjohnson3677]

“A lot of food places are open til 1, 2 or 3 in the morning because people drink and after they drink they wanna eat, that looks really good btw”😂

[@dashyreexynaef.valonzo6247]

Why the hell am I watching this on Quarantine? 😭😭😭😭 I’m hungry

[@Haley.Davis123]

I have to say, you really do look like that picture! You’re very handsome, and your personality is fantastic! It’s a pleasure watching you and your videos! Not to mention you’ve introduced me to a lot of different cultures and different foods that look absolutely amazing! I’m just starting to get into cooking and this has been a very fun experience!

[@Thornbeard]

The best budae jjigae (Army stew) is from the Uijeongbu area.

[@tresarobinson9]

This man truly knows how to eat! A lil chili oil for spice, he even puts the sauces with the right food combos AND on the rice. Easily my Chinese food husband. I'd kill to chow down with this man 🤩

[@aliciaroberts4360]

Had to immediately click on your video. I stopped watching another one just for this. 🥰🥰

[@me.crunchy7181]

The confidence can never be brought down just keeps rising.

[@Idk-ro9nt]

I’m so disappointed in that meat mountain

[@yiminchen1988]

bless mike chen for entertaining us through this virus lockdown period.

[@dealsoff]

I love cheap korean food I want to travel to korea and eat all their food.

[@susana.3.]

This is food that looks as good as the picture, sometimes even better

[@cameliatelephones4858]

"I look like I should be dating someone from TWICE, but.." LMAO STOPEFKJSDFN

[@danie2084]

That's food looks so yummy, the pleasure of watching is OMG

[@koppunch]

Yo... this is the first time I have seen him swear 😂. It has to be good

[@soundcloud_wrapper8045]

my favourite yt channel he is entertaining to watch and the food looks so good

[@chrisdooley6468]

Boy I remember those stews lol. I had a slow cooker in university and to be honest I’m almost embarrassed what went in that pot lol. Everything from rice to ramen to penne from leftover delivery of my roommate to hotdogs to sardines to day past due meats from save a lot, many people don’t understand ‘struggle eating’ especially as a student. Certainly made my adult palette eclectic lol

[@kassandralee4874]

They make “army stew” in American jails and it’s called “Batch” and the prisoners make it from commissary lol and that sell it as an actual dish!