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.

[@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!!!

[@querinemae]

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

[@JennRighter]

👏🏻🤣

[@pranavkarthik2754]

😂😂 lol

[@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

[@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 😕

[@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.

[@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. 💖

[@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

[@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🌌🖤

[@violy67]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@WooFood]

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

[@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.

[@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???!?!?🤡🧐😂🤯😎

[@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)

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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! ☀️

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@kendrawalker6711]

I used to be waiting for videos, now I'm getting them every day. Merry Christmas to me. Keep up the great work Mikey

[@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.

[@HiDaveandChloe]

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

[@xraydoge5430]

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

[@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!

[@SonGChaNSaO]

9:28 pretty much my expectations when it comes to new places to eat! Lolololoo you can really see the unexpected rush of excitement and I love it 🤣 even got me going instantly!!

[@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!

[@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?

[@vishnupriyamohan8588]

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

[@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.

[@laurareynolds6603]

I don't know why I enjoy watching you eat talk about what you are eating. But I do. I wanted to wish you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@sultaanabanana]

This was genuinely fun - you should do these more often!

[@h.knuffke6773]

Mikey has come a long way...I remember watching some of your earliest videos..keep it up ! ---- long time fan

[@catherinendungu7529]

I love the fact that you eat for real and enjoy it.

[@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!!😋👍🏽

[@p3ngpong]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIKE! Hope you have a safe trip back to the US!

[@dangmusings.2589]

When I'm staying at hotels, I never skip cereals after my meal! Brings about good vibes to start the day with ☺️

[@MrOzy8080]

I've shown those chips to a lot of people, the reaction is always abou what Mike had. They are MUCH better than they sound, highly recommended!

[@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!!!

[@Unknown-hk9zd]

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

[@TheRobbyron]

Hi Mike, you are now officially one of my favourite people!!

[@happymv5350]

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

[@themaidisstillatwork]

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

[@몬트-e8q]

Finally, I am going back to Korea in next two weeks time! Can't wait for the delicious Korean fooooood~

[@astridmacias223]

I have never arrived so early!!! Every single one of your videos make my mouth water :')

[@chaisiewsyn1956]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@AussieAngeS]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@jenhuffine7030]

“I’m taking a day off” Vlogs entire day. MIKE YOU CAN RELAX MY MAN!

[@amplify5876]

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

[@bkp4861]

Mikey video’s always make me smile. Thank you

[@PretentiousCat]

I'm already super excited for this.

[@jacksallyco]

Love you Mikey! Happy Holidays!

[@JOEFRO2]

HE CAN’T STOP WORKING!!!!! ...So much the better for the rest of us!

[@bhn028]

French toasts yum, happy Holidays and thank you!

[@janelleevans1051]

Happy Birthday, Mike. Hope you're having a safe flight.

[@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!)

[@scotttan6377]

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

[@broilypee2244]

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

[@Jackwhoknows]

New video from Mikey always makes my day. :]

[@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😂

[@jamesan9683]

Love the series! Also just found out you’re like my brother... slurps every foood. Rice, burgers, etc😆

[@deniserollheiser4263]

Loving your videos, Mike. Safe travels, Merry Christmas from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

[@RicSeabergsUseful-Information]

Top 5 KZbinr to me mike. Your videos relax me!!

[@AngelLeroy]

Mikey Chen H-Mart carries those honey butter chips, so if you have one near you they should be there. Also as soon as I saw those I knew you'd be blown away. Some of the best potato chips I ever had. Definitely doing an H-Mart run next week.

[@markswishereatsstuff2500]

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

[@gmoney4980]

This video is making my Christmas wrapping a breeze... & hungry.

[@myramercedesredick1618]

lmao he is my spirit animal hahaha when he ate those honey butter chips and said " how can these be so good , how/!' that is me all the time lmao

[@tiffanygroot1725]

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

[@FlaccidPlatypus]

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

[@ras9182]

I love how he says he's not filming and then he films his food court visit.

[@rizafromsg]

I love those Honey Butter Chips too!!! But be careful Mikey, bcs those chips are so light and the flavour's so addictive, you might find yourself eating one bag too many one day..... as I did 😂😂

[@alexandraeberhardsson9251]

Happy birthday Mike :) I know you are spending your birthday on the plane but I hope you will have a great day and hopefully some good airplane food :)

[@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!

[@winbalingit8502]

So Happy to se you are safe and still eating yummy food!!🙏🏽😁👍🏽✌🏽

[@seanchoe]

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

[@karenkspitzrdesigns]

Happy Holidays to you Mikey

[@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 😉

[@juancruzturdo458]

You must try the ALFAJOR u had in the 13:06 minute. Excelent product from argentina!

[@bonajo13125]

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

[@thebesh2256]

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

[@izabelanemeth9382]

Me:going to eat that

[@TiaraAbrams]

I’m so early hope your staying safe Mikey

[@amandafisher9459]

🎉Happy Birthday Mikey🎉

[@mariahermanncontreras1602]

Yeiiii!!!! I love your content 💕

[@uschimb5563]

Wow I'm never been this early lol its late here and now Mickey got me hungry 😩 😫😆

[@kevinli1118]

This is everyone be drooling 🤤 when watch Mikey Chen eat delicious food

[@slytherinsky]

Panda express is pretty much the only Chinese restaurant anywhere near us that doesn’t make you sick, but the carton that you showed of the chicken that you got in America was actually the mushroom chicken which is one of my favorites.

[@kavenMK]

Ive had those honey butter chips back in college from an Asian mart and I 100 percent agree. Best potato chips period.

[@ahniking8039]

I've never been this early before 😍 Im here for the food and jokes 😂😂

[@sp500-steph7]

what a cool vlog thx mikeeey 🥳