Korean PANDA EXPRESS Review & What I Eat When NOT FILMING in South Korea

[@tiffanysmith8343]

*Mikey:* I'll take a day off. I deserve it. *Also Mikey:* I'll film my day off. 😂😂😂 Love you, Mikey! We appreciate all of the hard work you put into making us laugh and enjoy the world one bite at a time with you there to guide us along the way.

[@kareninalabama]

And he's still filming, even as we are watching this and commenting. He's filming himself on the flight back to NY right now.

[@izabelanemeth9382]

The vloggin is in his veins already

[@jasminee204]

Exactly what I thought haha.

[@DrDaveW]

“This is what I eat when not filming.” ... While filming.😀

[@leonardlemaire9359]

Long as he's clothes I'm good..lol

[@carlcoats3997]

Well he has to film to show us what he eats when he isn’t filming....I would think 🤔

[@davoid96]

Vat a twist

[@aryaoutofyourmind]

And THAT is why I have trust issues.

[@sanviravishanker5930]

Haha

[@dannywinget]

I am totally shocked by the tofu! Why does the US suck so much when it comes to fast food?

[@WooFood]

America really needs to step it up!

[@vanbluedragon1]

the egg plant tofu super common in the panda express locations in so cal - im assuming its might be because the corporate hq for panda is in so cal, so the quality is higher

[@trublacking8572]

Who knows

[@pnourani]

Every single American fast food chain is way better in other countries especially in Asia. I just don't understand.

[@ohnosmoarlulcatz]

Most US fast food chains use cost lowering methods that do affect the way it tastes. For example, Panda's sweet and sour is pretty much vinegar and sugar. Their orange chicken is very similar with orange zest and peppers thrown in to give it that distinct taste. Burger places like McDonalds tend to blend leaner meats into fattier meats to keep the cost down without affecting the texture of the meat too much (this is where the pink sludge stuff comes in, but just because they changed the process of how they incorporated it, doesn't change the fact that it's still a filler to cheapen the production costs and lower the quality). Subway has a ton of soy fillers in their meatballs. The result is that you have food that doesn't taste like the real thing.

[@MrVovansim]

Mikey: french toast is really bad for you Also Mikey: eats three croissants

[@paulhartson1]

Try Greg doucette French toast. Bodybuilding cookbook. He never stops talking about his French toast on his KZbin channel

[@natashahinz8983]

Croissants are mostly air right... So they don't count. Haha

[@hamchau1468]

@@natashahinz8983 croissants are just made out of layers of butter

[@querinemae]

“It looks kinda dead but still edible”. He just described my cooking in a nutshell

[@JennRighter]

👏🏻🤣

[@pranavkarthik2754]

😂😂 lol

[@luthorlang]

seeing the prices for that "mexican" food, makes me think , that I could make a killing opening an authentic mexican restaurant in S. Korea

[@erichuang8534]

Well you probably can. But it seems a bit pricy, probably because its hard to get Mexican ingredients for cheap in south Korea.

[@dcdenizen1275]

No

[@mundanethings208]

Bro the price for avocados, tortillas and meat cost an arm and leg in SK 😭😭 Edit: but there definitely is a market for it tho. Authentic foods like Mexican and Malay (especially Halal foods) are rare, and costs more than usual.

[@myrnazuniga1525]

😂 yeah, you'd make a killing but it would all go to ingredients

[@hb-dc3170]

Ok Drakeonidas 😕

[@HeyitsDee]

Mike, you've been keeping us incredibly well entertained from Seoul, and I just wanted to say how appreciative I am of your diligence. Thank you so much: you saved 2020.

[@JennRighter]

Yes! So many creators abandoned KZbin in 2020. While I understand it, it’s when we needed it the most. They’re also so privileged to be able to just stop working. Mikey deserves so much praise.

[@amyoung101]

@HeyitsDee Agreed!!!

[@Gigi-fv9ky]

If panda Express here had good mapo tofu and eggplant tofu, I would go all the time. I don't know why the American outlets of the same restaurants and stores are nowhere near as good.

[@blinkbb0054]

mikey: “french toast is bad for you” me who eats french toast way more than once a year: 👁👄👁

[@arkapravade7234]

Nah it isn't, just check out dr.greg doucette's recipe

[@user-ql4dg1rn3s]

@@arkapravade7234 yesss

[@JamesOceanic]

Bruh. Is no one going to talk about Mikey benching 300+ lbs?! I'm shocked 😳 That's awesome. No wonder he can eat all this stuff. This dude is putting in the work in the gym too

[@trublacking8572]

You ain't no he said "I feel like I'm Goku"

[@John-fq3zt]

Yeah a smith machine bar is only like 20-25 lbs but his bench is still very strong for his bodyweight.

[@driftdotus]

Asian food is mostly very well balanced with the proteins and fats and carbs and veggie and working out especially lifting weights is super good for you... Both are great for mental health also... Mikey is looking great..

[@phillipsmom6252]

Yeah but when he got back to the United States, the first video he did when he was sitting on his porch, he has a big fat gut.

[@tellercamille8080]

@@Das_Vert tbh i watched cus i was curious how he could eat so much and still be in good shape

[@Darinthedisciple]

Mikey Chen: “I only eat French toast once a year, it’s bad for you.” 😭 All the other food he eats....

[@UknowJiaJun]

He hasn't tried to anabolic French toast lol

[@Eleidig007]

seriously all that pork too

[@weyhanng7028]

@@UknowJiaJun He should try the 10,000 calorie anabolic cookbook challenge and try to beat the dr's son

[@izabelanemeth9382]

The foods he ates: HELP MEE,NEED BREAKKK French toast:*insert disperatly screaming* HOW I'M NOT EVEN IN HIS EVERYDAY ROUTINE,HE FORGOT ABOUT ME???!?!?🤡🧐😂🤯😎

[@broilypee2244]

"why cant panda express in the US do this?" because it's the US

[@Emcedric64]

I love your video. I wish I could travel to Korea in the future. I'm learning Korean and is so easy compare to Japanese and Mandarin. I speak Spanish as a first language, and I found the sound of vowels in Korean are the same as in my language. I loved you shirt too. Greetings from Canada.

[@aprillime2998]

I'm Korean and studying spanish now and lived Canada for 1 year 20 years ago. Welcome to Korea♥♥♥

[@Emcedric64]

@@aprillime2998 Saludos desde Toronto

[@sirzechsquasar]

When he says he thinks there's a buffet downstairs he means he's done year of extensive research involving complex quadratic equations and has absolute certainly that there is a buffet downstairs

[@cee_el]

I’m surprised he wasn’t aware of those honey butter chips. Those were the craze 6 years back 😂 or was it 7?

[@Bxr12]

“This is what I eat on a day that I’m not planning to film at all and take a day off” (as I vlog the entire experience and edit it and upload it)

[@joy12division]

Panda knows how to do real chinese food they just can't due to their consumer base wanting american style chinese food. They do try it state side every once in awhile though. They had one dish called firecracker chicken which had a fermented soy bean sauce that was really nice.

[@PretentiousCat]

Dude, I miss firecracker chicken so much. I loved that fermented flavor.

[@ManMan-ul1pn]

Who would have thought that Americans would want American-style food?

[@joy12division]

@@PretentiousCat So I went by Panda today and I saw firecracker chicken. They changed the recipe and took out the fermented bean sauce. So sad and disappointing.

[@ThatPhilBurgGuy]

When your benching by yourself just don't run the clamps at the end of the weights. That way worse come to worse you can slide the weights off of one side of the bar by tilting it.

[@RylaDarkstar]

I never run clamps.

[@KORTOKtheSTRONG]

legend

[@markswishereatsstuff2500]

This is a Schrodinger's cat/Quantum experiment of recording something that can't be recorded.

[@scotttan6377]

Now I get it . . .Mikey trains like an Olympic athlete so he requires all those calories 🏅🏋️‍♂️💪

[@HiDaveandChloe]

I thought Mike would eat less on a "NOT FILMING" day but it's the same 🤣

[@violy67]

The food looks so clean and delish, really shows how Korea values quality and presentation 💜

[@seeingtheworldthruu]

Ifc! I used to work at the IFC and often had Panda during my busy day! As the Finance Regulator is located in Yeoyido, so lots of financial service providers are located in the area. You should try "Jinju Jib" at the Yeoyido Baek Haw Jeom (B1) near the Yeoyido station where is famous of its cold soy soup noodle (Kong Guksoo). It is no.1 in Korea. Super super popular.

[@happymv5350]

Mikey - you are a type A my friend. Turning "off" will always be a challenge. Keep up the meditation efforts. Takes awhile -

[@WooFood]

A day off in a hotel with a buffet and a legit gym, in the middle of Seoul? Sign me up

[@HappyTummyRJ]

What!? There is panda express in South Korea!? I have lived in Seoul for a long time i didnt know it ! I should go there to enjoy american food hahaha(not chinese food) joke lol

[@Gigi_K]

Panda Express in Korea! I’m having mixed feelings about wanting and not wanting to experience this! 😫 Hope you’re having a great day! ☀️

[@Chris131_]

hey mikey, my depression has been so bad lately and ive found myself coming to your channel a lot! esp during my meals! it definitely gives some relief during these times so thank you so much! i hope you are doing well too!!! youre the best!

[@JennRighter]

I second this. 💖

[@BlongTreyLo]

Wow our Panda Express sucks, this is literally our menu: Orange Chicken Teriyaki Chicken General Tso Chicken Zucchini & Shrimps Beef & Broccoli Coconut Shrimp Lo Mein Fried Rice America's version of any global restraunt like McD & Panda Express sucks.

[@darkamagumo716]

the orange chicken do be good tho

[@joyang8238]

"Why cant Panda express in the U.S. do this?" Because "Peppermint is spicy"

[@troxy_venol8579]

Really appreciate how Mikey still shows his life even on his day off. More power to you Mike. 💗

[@lghths]

Really shows he truly enjoys what he does🌌🖤

[@thebesh2256]

Me: it’s dead. Mike chen: it’s look kinda dead, but it’s edible.

[@izabelanemeth9382]

Me:going to eat that

[@maureenjeffries3007]

My coworker brings those honey buttered chips to work all the time! She gets them at the Asian market and everyone at work loves them.

[@amtpredator62]

Now that he filmed it, it’s still a mystery that what does he eat when he’s eating when not NOT filming🤔

[@MrMichaelPack]

Your French toast looked a lot like Belgian waffle must make it different over there

[@ahStarwok]

Pretty sure that's a waffle as well...

[@MrCloud-ob7sh]

Eats French toast once a year because it’s bad for you. Yet ate 3 croissants and 2 eggs. 😂

[@christopherqu7383]

2 eggs isnt bad tho and the croissants are small

[@MrCloud-ob7sh]

@@christopherqu7383 French toast is basically eggs and bread with syrup is what I’m saying.

[@Aevilbeast]

You know most people are just exaggerating when they say they are watching a movie for the millionth time...But after hearing him say he's watched "Forest Gump" and/or mention it in nearly every other video, I honestly starting to believe he's actually telling the truth! LOL, Seriously Mikey, just how many times have you watched that movie?!? Hey, at least it's actually a movie that good enough to merit that many views! Also, every time I hear him mention it, I always get a urge to go watch since it's been ages since I've seen it and try to make a mental note and remember it next time I need looking for a movie to watch..but I always end up forgetting about it! Not this time though! I'm absolutely positively going to watch it on my next movie night!!!

[@jasonmontas9536]

Mikey rocking the UA tank and taking us to the gun show! I'm getting on the Korean BBQ diet asap! Props for producing entertaining content.

[@amplify5876]

It's the Tshirt for me 🥺🥺 "everybody was Tofu fighting" 💪🏽🥺🥺

[@FlaccidPlatypus]

“That’s the secret cap. I’m always filming”

[@samlee6152]

Thought he was staying in Airbnbs? When did he move to a hotel?

[@JayCee-pw4be]

Maybe he did it to simulate a shorter trip and make the video more interesting

[@johnnnnnnyT]

Title: "What i eat when i'm not filming" Video: Proceeds to film what he eats when he's not making an official video The irony. Hahahaha

[@xraydoge5430]

Mike: this is what I eat when I’m NOT filming. Also mike: films it

[@Laminte557]

Who knew Korean Hersey desserts would be the poorest showing... but btw the first package was macarons, not macaroons lol

[@lcflngn]

Kinda think you would have liked the mapo tofu I made today at home. Pretty awesome if I do say so myself, but the fam agreed. Using the right sauces & ingredients for some favorite Chinese dishes has been one of my best achievements of 2020. Surviving is basically the other. You have definitely helped in both regards Mikey!

[@szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821]

Korea looks more advanced country than the U.S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sandrashaw6298]

Lots of people say that!

[@vishnupriyamohan8588]

Have a great day Mickey😊......love from Chennai India.....

[@dieyavi]

Oh man, you're making me miss Seoul so bad. We ALWAYS stopped by the 7-Elevens or other mini marts to grab snacks, ice creams, and drinks. (FYI, those honey butter chips are in Asian markets in the states like 99 Ranch and H-Mart!)

[@GenXBecks]

Would love to see a full review of Panda Express in Korea if you can find out when they put the food out fresh.

[@TyRoViper]

Yeah no that math is off 320 is more that 3-45s on each side. Plus the bar on those machines is not the standard 45lbs. Love your videos mike but nice try with that one lol.

[@hjpop]

I'm surprised that Mikey is still going strong. He left the US due to the COVID-19 numbers spiking and now South Korea's spiking pretty badly. I hope he stays healthy!

[@pinaphotography6112]

I'd love to see you and BenDeen link up while you're in Korea. Your personalities are so different but you are both so insightful about food it would be an interesting mix.

[@danahess1974]

Mike... There was a food craze going with those potato chips in S. Korea a while back when they first came out. Saw a story online where people were not happy because they were always sold out...and the pprice was astronomically inflated online for them if you wanted to buy and then have shipped(which is expensive too.) There were really popular because they are soooo good.

[@themaidisstillatwork]

That evian water in his hotel fridge deserves more respect!!!

[@emmaleong5025]

I did not know mikey was so stacked 🥵😱

[@gtrzdaddy]

One of the things I missed the most living in S Korea is good cheap Chinese food and Mexican foods. Panda Express is okay but costs twice as much as it is in the US.

[@TrustNoOne88]

Those calbee chips are incredible. I found them out here in the states in the imported world food isle and they are the best I’ve had too. Probably because they have been making chips for more than 40 years ! I haven’t tried the honey butter , my favorite is their hot and spicy chips and their shrimp puffs.

[@jronann2498]

Dude im addicted to The Wasabi and honey butter flavor they're my go to chips when im watching some series

[@epicbarista]

If you like sweet and spicy chips, I highly recommend the tteokbokki chips in Korea. It's legalized crack. That and the honey butter potato chips are my favorites.

[@chaisiewsyn1956]

You deserve today off! It's your birthday! Happy Birthday! Take it easy, happy eating and no filming! 😂

[@strollwithsonia]

Omg you always make me so hungry when I watch your vids 😂. Keep up the great work and hope you enjoy the rest of your day!

[@like_a_jellyfish1523]

When that honey butter chip came out for the first time, it suddenly became so popular that there was not enough supplies so I went around looking for it, but I can see a lot these days.

[@saravarney2088]

I can’t believe it took you that long to find the honey butter chips! I fell in love with them in Seoul. They are usually pretty easy to find in the US!

[@alexandraeberhardsson9251]

Mike I hope you tried the honey butter almonds in Korea. They are really gooood.

[@ultrakwon]

You need to try the Green Onion CHEX that is exclusive to Korea. 🤗

[@seanchoe]

If you get a chance before you leave Korea, try the snack called 구운대파. It's SO GOOD!!

[@davidgajeske7191]

When I lived in Korea I used to go to a restaurant that was no joke called "American Chinese Restaurant". That's not a description, that was their name 😂😂

[@haleystephenson548]

Are you feeling ok? Not trying to talk but you have some serious bags. You should get some good long rest.

[@chromberries7329]

Heartless 😂

[@haleystephenson548]

@@chromberries7329 I'm really not trying to be I love his channel 😊

[@Unknown-hk9zd]

12:59 ahhhh!! My favorite chips! Honey Butter chips! They’re so good!

[@bonajo13125]

I'm so glad you loved our honey butter chips ahahaha

[@tiagokang639]

I'm gonna be the "But you are filming" guy.

[@hao.vu1]

“This is like the 1,000th On The Border ive seen in South Korea” l m a o

[@juli_shares1556]

It is macarons, not macaroons. 2 different desserts but still enjoy watching you 😊

[@v.llamas]

Mikey you’ve got to try the Korean Doritos! They are even better than the states! They also have a tempura batter chip that’s so delicious too!

[@emareusemal]

I just got over my addiction to buying those Honey butter chips from H-Mart... now you make me wanna go buy more again😂

[@changball1]

Just in general why cant the US counterpart chain restaurants and stores do better.

[@dyi01]

If you like the Honey butter chips, get a bag of the honey butter almonds, they are killer.

[@0neCrazyCracker]

Oh, man. That sounds amazing!

[@sanjapananime]

I've had the honey chips as I found them at H-Mart. It was as described by Mikey.

[@abandonednotes]

Soooo, you really don’t eat any different on your off-film days.

[@tanmayprajapati7852]

" Someone secretly filmed what I eat when not filming " would have been better title

[@retired5218]

So this morphed from a day off and eating differently to filming the whole day and hunting for food and describing what you eat. Different...not so much 😂

[@HokkaidoHiguma-j3j]

Im stuck in a Japanese hotel in quarantine for two weeks, and I’d sacrifice my future firstborn child for that Buffet. The one here is so bad🥲🥲

[@zakeibc]

a slightly healthier alternative to honey butter chips would be honey butter almonds. that shiz is goooooooooooood. also has the same little bee on the packaging!

[@brianjuice]

Holy crap the Panda Express in Korea looks so much more legit than the one in the US

[@arg888]

Most awesome part of video is when the Korean waitress kicks something aside!

[@winbalingit8502]

You still look hot! Danish or no danish!!😁👍🏽👍🏽✌🏽

[@winbalingit8502]

You are like the most accomplished cook ever!! You should cook your own Chinese food and make a video so we can see what food that you miss most!!😋👍🏽

[@AussieAngeS]

Your videos always make me hungry Mikey 😩 wow the food looks amazing 😍🤤

[@paulhartson1]

Greg doucette KZbin bodybuilder has anabolic French toast. Also a cookbook and workout book. Give us your review!

[@rtypepe]

Mikey Chen eating harder than the last time!

[@TheErnestotorres1977]

I miss being in shape like that. I'm like 80 lbs overweight now.

[@uhmilli4680]

So... a day of not filming is exactly like a day of filming 😂

[@tiffanygroot1725]

The honey butter chips are the best!! I always get them at my local Korean store 👌😋

[@ChrisLee-sycly]

Mapo tofu is quite popular in Korea. I remember most "Chinese" food places that sell Jjajangmeon will do a decent Mapo Tofu as well.

[@aspcia]

There's these honey butter almonds I've gotten from my Korean market and they were amazing.... I haven't seen them in stock since 😭😭

[@ash8812]

Those honey butter chips are my favorite thing to buy when I go to H-Mart. I need all stores to sell them. They are amazing!

[@Nyosupi]

I love the honey butter chips. They had (have) a limited edition with Camembert as well. You should try it, if you find it 😉

[@fasterthanjesus9695]

when a poor kid gets lots of money...

[@rickjt23]

I was wondering when you'd go to ifc mall! Its the area I'm always in for work, so been there 100s of times. Buffet there called Seasons table(gyejeol bapsang) is great especially weekdays. Next door there is a Yamaya my fav all you can eat mentaiko Japan chain

[@Heartless8604]

Having traveled a little bit as an American. We're equally as baffled at why American fast food is the worst on the planet. Why can't we get options that is nicer and better? Why does McDonalds have cool items literally everywhere else in the world but the US?!

[@elizabethwelch4307]

I’ve had the honey butter chips they are great

[@JoonkooC]

you visited the place where I work! seems like you're staying at Marriott :)

[@amyallen4459]

"Why can't panda express in the US do this?" 😑😑 This is my mood for so many food things in the US.

[@yurippp634]

I used to live in the USA and think so too but now I live in Norway, here there are much less chains and much less choice of food now I miss American chains lol