KOREATOWN Cheap Eats & Hidden Gems! New York vs. New Jersey

Filmed this video a long time ago and forgot about it. Visited the Koreatown in New Jersey and found some AMAZING foods!
Restaurants I went to:
Mama Chicken
252 Broad Ave Palisades Park, NJ 07650
Jin Go Gae Catering
248 Broad Ave Palisades Park, NJ 07650
Woori Wang Mandoo
466 Broad Ave Palisades Park, NJ 07650
Hansol Young Yang Center
160-26 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11358
Gopchang Story Flushing
160-18 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11358
Doraon 1.5 Dak Galbi
158-03 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11358
Kun Sohn Korean Noodle House
35-04 154th St Flushing, NY 11354
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@@cherylmoore747 Jessie is in the video later

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[@boogeybaby12]

Glad to see you give some love to Jin Go Gae. They catered both of my daughters’ Dols (traditional Korean 1st birthday party) and the food was excellent and very reasonably priced. It’s the grocery store where they picked up the prepacked sides. Definitely reach out to them if you need catering.

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[@soojeongchoikim5166]

Thank you for coming to my town and dining at those restaurants in Flushing Mikey. I also have been to Hansol and Gopching story. I agree with you that they have delicious foods Hansol's donkatsu is good but they also make very delicious Samgaetang (literally ginseng chicken soup). It is nutritious, delicious and very refreshing.

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[@JulieHidalgosings]

I watched this while I ate some trader Joe's jerk chicken and mango chutney, with chicken rice-a-roni. 😂 Everything looks so good 😭

[@GazDone07]

Living in Jersey and listening to every recommendation you make this is a big help… thank you

[@fbmimpy]

Love to see Jersey representing! Coming home soon is all I can say

[@Kunbuns]

Oh my god. I cant believe you came to Palisades Park! I've lived here forever and if you ever come back, I suggest getting wings at Don Chicken, indisputably the local favorite!

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[@CMIRA]

Insane. Been going to Mama Chicken and I'm so glad they're getting their recognition

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@@jeffrogersr41 is Ava his gf? Didn't think he mentioned her name.

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Mikey: Check this place out when it opens back up Narrator: *It never opened back up* Apparently it turned into a Louisiana-style seafood joint shortly after this was filmed. But thanks for promoting New Jersey. As a former NJ resident (though I was born and currently live in NY), NJ gets such a bad rep. Especially from people here in NY. When New Yorkers go to NJ, they only go to the beaches or Six Flags besides driving through it. But NJ is more than just a state you drive through. If more people ignored the stereotypes and actually GAVE NJ a chance, they could see it's not so bad after all. Because Hamilton said it best... *everything is legal in New Jersey*

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Dude ! There’s sooo much more (food)to explore in NJ , Korean , Chinese (various regions) , Philippino, Thai, Malay, Indian, pizza (obviously) , Portuguese, Peruvian, Cuban, Hot Dog joints; Shore sea foods , do a deep dive in to jersey and it won’t just be one trip. Per capita one of the most densely populated states and as such the foods to feed that dense population.

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You should make some suggestions of places to visit

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[@iamyoonis]

If you liked Jin Go Gae in NJ, try visiting Janchi Myeonga in Murray Hill, Queens. I usually don't care much for Korean catering/banchan places, but Janchi Myeonga does tons of dishes well. They have things like pork bone soups and fish stews for take-out.

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hes a DOLL!

[@kevinohfficial]

It’s so weird seeing you drive through the streets I go on daily in Fort Lee/Palisades Park. Anyways, I’m glad you got to be back in the area and hope you get to come back soon! Broad Ave is seriously the place to be, but you missed out on so many good spots! Hopefully you can hit them up next time you’re around! If you’re looking for some real good traditional Korean food, check out To Sok Chon in Palisades Park (their soondae is seriously outrageously good) or Busan Gukbap in Fort Lee!

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I've been to the Gopchang Story in Manhattan and I've been hoping to go back with friends so I can tried more stuff. I also need to visit those places in NJ to pick up those food. Look soooo good! Especially the bossam and fried chicken!

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Ava is so pretty!! But I was glad to see Jessie again, I love her personality she’s always such a ray of sunshine & so informative like Mikey said “Jessie’s trying to take my job” lol

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@Boy George Jessie has probably just gotten used to it, i mean everyone he eats with looks uncomfortable a little while in the beginning before warming up to the camera being there... The day Jessie starts her own channel i´m leaving this one though xD

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This guest added more insight and personality in one sitting than all the other guests put together. Please have her on more often!

[@swablewyourmind]

17:32 it's not sesame but it's perilla!! Both are nutty but have different flavors, BUT it's so damn good. That noodle place is my absolute favorite hole-in-the-wall in Flushing along with Hansol ❤️

[@SungAh77]

I’ve been getting dumplings from that place in pal park since I was a kid! mama chicken is great :) there are even more great restaurants in the adjacent towns of Ridgefield Park, Leonia, and Fort Lee

[@anomiedada]

When Jessie said her reviewed !! I suddenly crave for Katsu even though I had one yesterday.☝️

[@ThatsSizzling]

I wish I could travel to all those restaurants you went too! Maybe when things go back to normal!

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That’s not going back normal! But yeah I can’t wait to travel. Just make sure you have your documents and the app and the government vaccine!

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@@journeytrials what app?you need an app to travel?

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@@asmokingp3005 yes for some countries you need to download a government app to make sure your negative for covid. Other places will start doing Covid passports.

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@@journeytrials I live in the USA do I need to carry around proper documents and all that stuff in the states? I thought that was just if I travel to other countries

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@@rach_721 well not if your not traveling, just know in the USA different states have different rules. Not that you’ll be asked for paperwork in the USA traveling around the USA. Just when you travel!

[@Tengokujin]

Man, it's weird to see Mikey make videos about places I've gone to since childhood.

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I absolutely love how excited he gets. I am hooked on Flushing's food options because of these videos! I schlep all the way from Brooklyn, but is it worth it? YES. Yes it is.

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I wanna be one of his friends who gets invited to these eats !! This could be an attraction - eat with Mikey !

[@kristinayofe8024]

This food all looked amazing! Mikey my tummy is rumbling and complaining now that I’m starving! Thanks for these amazing videos!!!

[@Smoldar]

Mama Chicken is unfair good... Had some during a work trip a few years back on recommendations from ppl from the office where I was and holy heck. To this day I have not eaten a better fried chicken... And now, watching the video, I want some but can't cause waaaaaaay to far X_X

[@GlobalNotes]

I thought Pelican was a little better. I went to both about 2 weeks ago. It's also in palisades park. But both were pretty bomb. Win/win

[@CC-mu7yi]

I gotta find that chicken, fries and marina dish! LOVE the selection on the picnic table!

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I love when you invite Jesse her vibe is everything!! Great vid

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Where is Jesse from/live? Because everywhere you go she’s there? She was with you in Vegas, LA, NY, Texas, etc… does she have her own food channel?

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take a hint bro

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@@uguook better not be a girlfriend! looks a little young

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@@universecollects she isn't. But i guess the unintroduced girl in this video is

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@@universecollects asians look young, shes probably the same age as mikey.

[@Atistatic]

i just wanted to tell that in Korean Restaurants in manhattan the meals is made more for western palate and in Flushing is more "original flavor".

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Hi Mike U are a Wonderful KZbinr u never Disappointe Wen sometimes i am Down i go to ur KZbin Channel n it Cheers me up To see how many places u have Visited during the Years ur Such A good heart Person bro God bless u bro

[@babothebuilder]

Not sure if you remember, but I met you on a JFK-SFO flight in Feb 2020 and recommended Hansol to you! Glad you were able to try their food - it's one of my favorite restaurants in Queens.

[@ChefJohnWins]

I was on that flight too, the name is Bruce Wayne.

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Out of all your partners in crime, Jessy is my fav, theres something cool about her.

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Chrysta is the best though ❤️

[@edithmariequinones5328]

They look so good together and have great food in common.

[@SKY0815]

Just quick additional comments; the sesame noodle uses not the sesame we know. It is so called "wild sesame(들깨)" in Korea. It has distinctively different flavor than regular sesame. Soooo goood

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Not gonna lie Micky, I'd watch a Jessie food channel xD

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Man... U should bring jessie as ur companion in every food journey that u have... She know how to compliment the food really good .. and she have cutest smile ever

[@chadlicious347]

My kids and I love watching you channel. Jessie is great to watch as well. She should be in move videos. Start paying her 💵

[@paintedbird6791]

Mike, you are always welcome back to Korea.

[@gigi-fj4pz]

I literally screamed when I saw Jessie I love her 😂

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I'm sure she does great on onlyfans

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Same. 😁

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That girl in the vid?

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@@Spicychicken83 holup 😳

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@@Spicychicken83 lmao wtf

[@wrldtrvlr4vr]

Thank you! Looking forward to trying these places

[@yoendyprado]

I think I gained like 20 lbs thinking I could eat like mike and not gain weight

[@TheMasterhomaster]

The secret is to basically not eat when you’re not filming. It’s all calories in, calories out. There is no magic trick.

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Ha I gained 20 just watching mikey's videos. I have to eat just to watch them🙂🍺

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@@TheMasterhomaster mickey actually works out 3 times a day, you can check on the episodes he ate with eric nam.

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@@pitchecantroups Was gonna say that, he works out like crazy to balance it out haha

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@@pitchecantroups yea I didnt get the memo ahah, too late now , scheduling my gasteic sleeve surgery soon lol

[@zoomzabba452]

I just got a new monitor and the opening roll KILLED me. Thanks as always.

[@harvestmoon_autumnsky]

Yeah Brian and Jesse!!! Love them both.

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I love this show

[@shxna]

I’ve been sleeping on Mama’s Chicken! The next time I drive by, I need to actually stop and order!

[@ご飯を盛る人]

That’s a lot of food in one day, but all look delicious! It’s worth the $$ to pay at the tolls to cross the bridges. I’m close from Pal Park, so I’m definitely checking out the shops tmrw!! I want some gizzards!! 😋

[@glennmach]

Great Korean Foods Mikey : ) Wow the Foods Look Great. Enjoyed very much ! I Live in Korea Town in Los Angeles, and go to Korean restaurants every so often. Food Dishes are quite good. Big Thumbs Up Enjoy the Weekend, Kind Regards, Marc Jones Australian Singer Living in Los Angeles USA Originally From Sydney Australia : )

[@katie_ching]

I love Mama Chicken! My favorite place to go to!

[@blibeliuebuu]

When Jessie appeared, everyhing changed......the glow~

[@nahomidiaz9074]

I wish she was the gf lol

[@craftsewcute5092]

@@nahomidiaz9074 who is his girlfriend? I wish it would be Jessie. Someone's got to know?

[@AyakaAkira31]

@@craftsewcute5092 I belive he had already confirmed that it wasn't Jessie in his last video I believe in one of the comments he replied to.

[@blibeliuebuu]

@@nahomidiaz9074 Me too!

[@CC-mu7yi]

Adding that egg made that dish look like a happy sun

[@LilyChankitchen]

2.50 am ... 😅😅😅 this is killing me.

[@mak6270]

2:50 pm still killing me

[@LilyChankitchen]

@@mak6270 lol 😂

[@magichwoo]

Hey Mikey, thanks for the recommend, we are at Mama Chicken, in NJ.

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When someone parks on the sidewalk because there's nowhere else to park: *modern problems require modern solutions*

[@vera0896]

Hii Mikey! I just can't wait to watch your videos, ty for posting your videos when you can. I'm learning new and delicious food with your videos ty! Be safe out there 😆

[@Alphalove3]

Seeing Jessie brings us joy!

[@pokemonrulzful]

I can’t believe Mike came to my area in NJ, and I had no idea until now!!!

[@bonajo13125]

That looks so good :< here in the Seoul Metro Area (Seoul and Gyeonggido) we just went to alert lv4, which is as close to shutdown as we will get, and I just wanted to say. Please stay safe Mike!! I love your videos, and have been following since two years ago.

[@strictlydumpling]

stay safe over there!

[@bonajo13125]

@@strictlydumpling thank you so much ;v; we call it the 4th wave, so yeah, it's getting worse aha ^^'

[@markpriest589]

Jesse! Wow, team of titans w/ Mike today. So entertaining.

[@KachhoriKunAnurag]

Jessie Is The Best Co Host NGL Super Bubly And Super Hungry ❤️

[@zacharywende1553]

Living 10 min from Koreatown NJ is the best

[@jaidyn4734]

Now the only thing missing is Krista! I love her!

[@lucyxp]

oh man!! you're in my neighborhood sooo often and im always missing you!! im so happy you love the food around here and hope to run into you soon!!

[@abcrenu]

17:47 Sophie's expression 😂❤️

[@valre5847]

Mikey!!! Ever time you show the Citified stadium, I think about the great concert I experienced there.. before COVID.. 🥲.. so thank you

[@naramiles9278]

Homegirl looks like she really doesn’t think it’s that bomb but because it’s Mikey is just going with it 😂😂😂

[@Ben_1974]

Is she wearing a wedding dress?

[@omegasage777]

Those sesame noodles at the end looked so yummy!!

[@ChinguunMagnai]

9:42 *eats family of 5 worth of food “this is breakfast”

[@meganpan845]

Love your videos. It's amazing how many people looked at me funny when I said I love eating intestines, liver, heart, etc. They don't know what they're missing.

[@kendrawalker6711]

I just love Jessie ❤

[@Bad_Karma1968]

Mike you always make us all so hungry !

[@tarad193]

Yay I am glad you posted. I've had a bad few days. The food looks yummy. Big hugs to you and your parents

[@ayshabee8603]

Me too... I hope you feel better soon 💜

[@yayo4nasal]

Feel better tara

[@jaibanks7151]

Sending Love, Hugs & Lite to you tara! 😊 ( Love from oakland California)

[@aaarith7583]

I hope the upcoming days get better for you! Wishing you the best 💛

[@mzzzextra230]

Hope it all works out

[@paul98636]

You have to try the Wang Katsu at Katsune in Fort Lee. Huge portions and amazing pickled radish. Comes with an apple sauce and gravy

[@aniketkamble3398]

His friend is so good on the reviews she should be in more videos

[@ashleyk209]

Me waking up at 5 in the morning watching your videos🤤🤤🤤

[@spzaruba5089]

With Korean fried chicken we are all winners!