A TYPICAL CANTEEN IN CHINA | What food do Chinese people eat? 🇨🇳

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Matt and Julia

Matt and Julia

Күн бұрын

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@MattandJulia
@MattandJulia 2 күн бұрын
What do you reckon, would you be a regular in this Chinese Canteen? 🤔😏
@willengel2458
@willengel2458 2 күн бұрын
in the states they charged it by weight. in Taiwan they charge based on what you have on your plate, you can eat-in or takeout. the tiny eggs are quail eggs.
@chrisshi9006
@chrisshi9006 2 күн бұрын
expensive
@johnburke5384
@johnburke5384 2 күн бұрын
@@MattandJulia No doubt I would be a regular.. great food at a reasonable price what's not to like..
@bec_r_r
@bec_r_r 2 күн бұрын
Idk I guess it fits the bill, it’s not implying it’s high dining, it looks more like home cooking which is all you need for lunch, quick and filling, gets you back to work. However, when I convert back to Aud about $25 that’s pricey for lunch that’s $150 for 6 days, I’d bring my own perhaps that is their main meal but as I understand it they would not have time to cook so makes sense. Perhaps their employer subsides the lunches.
@mephisto2812
@mephisto2812 Күн бұрын
Dude! your eyes went O.O after tasting the Century Egg haha, My Mom loves them but I hate them, its only for a selected few who would even love this food. don't feel guilty, that is the wonder of food, some we like, some we don't like. thanks for being honest.
@MinInLA
@MinInLA 2 күн бұрын
115 yuan is a little bit high. For many small canteens, they often offer something around 20 yuan for 4-5 dishes during lunch, which attracts lots of working class.
@coolspace2786
@coolspace2786 2 күн бұрын
must say that price is rip off.
@miriam2909
@miriam2909 2 күн бұрын
That sounds like a much better price for a regular daily customer. 115 even for 2 would get very expensive on a daily basis.
@Sol2me-bn6tf
@Sol2me-bn6tf 2 күн бұрын
They are in an expensive part of Beijing which is already an expensive city to live in. So I'm not surprised at all with that price.
@何北流
@何北流 2 күн бұрын
I also thought it was a bit pricey at first, but then I noticed that the portions of their selection were larger. In fact, Chinese people usually choose 1/2 the weight of their dishes. But Chinese people will give themselves another choice of rice (one bowl of rice per person), steamed buns (one steamed bun per person), porridge (one bowl of porridge per person), and sweet potatoes (half a sweet potato per person). The latter ones are all free. The combination of vegetables, meat, rice, steamed buns, porridge, and sweet potatoes will make the nutrition very balanced, and the price is cheaper, usually the price is 1/2 of their price. In addition, the place where they eat is in the business district, where the rent is more expensive and people's spending power is higher, so the prices of goods are higher. In fact, if you go to other places outside its business district, a good quality fast food (including four optional dishes and free rice) usually costs no more than 20 yuan.
@hujiannong
@hujiannong 2 күн бұрын
it's because they dont know how to eat, so to speak this is not Western style buffet, they are suposed to eat rice or mantou, and have those dishes go with it
@yahoo7777777
@yahoo7777777 2 күн бұрын
Usually the century eggs are eaten with other food or rice. It helps complement flavour. Congee with it is la nice start or with soft tofu but in small pieces
@MattandJulia
@MattandJulia 2 күн бұрын
Thanks for the info! Doubt we’ll be trying the century eggs again anytime soon though 😅
@MinInLA
@MinInLA 2 күн бұрын
​@@MattandJulia Century egg are eggs with alkaline salt seeps into it to break its protein and fat. The yolk is still liquidish, but the white has become a jelly. It normally takes 2-3 month to make, so it is not really an old egg. They jelly part tastes refreshing. The yolk part can be a little intimidating, but it is just egg yolk and normally adds more flavor to congee or tofu.
@marinoint
@marinoint 2 күн бұрын
Yes, the 皮蛋 are usually eaten with either porridge or white tofu & soy sauce.
@osliverpool
@osliverpool 2 күн бұрын
In Thailand they're known as "horse pee eggs", and I love them 😀
@sola4393
@sola4393 2 күн бұрын
I was looking for comment like this so I don't need to repeat myself. Century egg are commonly eaten with congee, never eat it by itself, the taste is way too strong. Loving it when it serve with congee. Edit: Pork congee with century egg is a staple food in southern China. While on the subject Chinese don't really like food that is overly sweet. The kind of sweet some western countries has is way over the roof for them.
@kapk
@kapk 2 күн бұрын
It's not stinky tofu - it's Sichuan style mapo tofu with Sichuan peppercorns. Those cloud are also known as wood ear mushrooms in Mandarin 木耳, so that was quite astute!
@AngkuLee
@AngkuLee Күн бұрын
You do know your food! X
@mikec4845
@mikec4845 2 күн бұрын
That egg is great in congee!!! It has an earthy taste.
@MattandJulia
@MattandJulia 2 күн бұрын
Thanks, we believe you 😌
@何北流
@何北流 2 күн бұрын
I also thought it was a bit pricey at first, but then I noticed that the portions of their selection were larger. In fact, Chinese people usually choose 1/2 the weight of their dishes. But Chinese people will give themselves another choice of rice (one bowl of rice per person), steamed buns (one steamed bun per person), porridge (one bowl of porridge per person), and sweet potatoes (half a sweet potato per person). The latter ones are all free. The combination of vegetables, meat, rice, steamed buns, porridge, and sweet potatoes will make the nutrition very balanced, and the price is cheaper, usually the price is 1/2 of their price. In addition, the place where they eat is in the business district, where the rent is more expensive and people's spending power is higher, so the prices of goods are higher. In fact, if you go to other places outside its business district, a good quality fast food (including four optional dishes and free rice) usually costs no more than 20 yuan.
@beautifuldream108
@beautifuldream108 2 күн бұрын
Ya... In fact I saw some of them sell like 15 yuan for full plate/bowl as big as theirs.
@jplin888
@jplin888 12 сағат бұрын
Sometimes they will give you a free soup.
@inge6280
@inge6280 2 күн бұрын
Omg, I would never have skipped the lotus root, love that stuff
@MattandJulia
@MattandJulia 2 күн бұрын
We loaded up to be fair 😀
@jeremiahlim2925
@jeremiahlim2925 Күн бұрын
@@MattandJulia People watch your chanel to see if you showcase small tier cities no westerners been to. Please stop hanging around well known cities which other youtubers already showcase. Have some courage and be a pioneer. Make history be bold.
@genghissu1185
@genghissu1185 23 сағат бұрын
Lotus root is always good with braised pork especially spicy pork like Szechuan style but is also great with Hong Shao Rou too
@lecrab
@lecrab 2 күн бұрын
I am one of those vegans, I believe I could have eaten well in that canteen. Very interesting video.
@Yussefking-e6n
@Yussefking-e6n 2 күн бұрын
Thanks for telling us you’re vegan . 😂
@jplin888
@jplin888 12 сағат бұрын
The century eggs goes well with congee. It could be eaten on its own with pickles ginger or spicy chilli oil with black vinegar as a side dish.
@sarakim5349
@sarakim5349 2 күн бұрын
Nice vid, Best combination of Century Egg is with Cognac, IMO, small little pieces and with an oyster fork
@Marilyn12346
@Marilyn12346 2 күн бұрын
Yummy, I want to join you there, I’m getting Chinese for dinner tonight, can’t wait ♥️ Thank you kids!!
@willengel2458
@willengel2458 2 күн бұрын
in the states they charge it by weight. in Taiwan they charge based on what you have on your plate, you can eat-in or takeout.
@agneswatson9592
@agneswatson9592 2 күн бұрын
I love food, most food, but I don't think I could bring myself to try the egg! Another fab episode.❤❤
@MattandJulia
@MattandJulia 2 күн бұрын
Thanks! ❤️ To be fair, watching it back, I don’t know how we did it! 😷
@genghissu1185
@genghissu1185 23 сағат бұрын
Those eggs are like Silver Bullets to a WereWolf as far as I am concerned my Dad was brought up eating them but never ever forced them upon me! a few times when my Dad cooked liver I would opt for just a bowl of plain rice no vegetables as they were cooked with the liver as I am still a none Offal eater today! I won't eat heads or eyes either lol!
@MegaCavatina
@MegaCavatina 2 күн бұрын
Great videos! Lots of fun to watch! Keep up the good work! 👍
@denisethompson1257
@denisethompson1257 Күн бұрын
You guys are so cute. I can see you showing love and respect towards each other. Im so glad you found a career that lets you discover the world together and to share your adventures with us.
@maurasloyan2510
@maurasloyan2510 2 күн бұрын
Hi. Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪. Thank you for the super video. Merry Christmas 🎄
@Peter.R.M.
@Peter.R.M. 2 күн бұрын
Another fascinating video - all credit for trying the century eggs, especially if you googled them before trying them. What an excellent way of charging for the meal - not sure it would work in a Toby Carvery though.
@MattandJulia
@MattandJulia 2 күн бұрын
Hahahaha, if only they would charge like that in a Toby! 😍😂
@PeterSzeto-es6em
@PeterSzeto-es6em 2 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for making the video, we would not, otherwise, have known that the canteen would be full of people at lunchtime. I learn a lot from the two of you every time.
@marinoint
@marinoint 2 күн бұрын
I think that's a nice area of Beijing. In 3rd tier cities, those foods you had would cost less than 40% of that. But of course the store rent are much different too.
@xiangnibian8473
@xiangnibian8473 2 күн бұрын
These community canteens usually serve residents on budget, particularly offer discount to those whose ages are over 60. The retirees just need to show the cashiers their senior cards to validate the discount. But I think more and more workers like to frequent such canteens and canteens love to earn more from young workers who have higher paying capacity.
@jimmywr32
@jimmywr32 2 күн бұрын
great video thank you
@kenoding118
@kenoding118 2 күн бұрын
长江流域制造:降火祛湿,延年益寿,包治百病。 在中国,泡菜凉菜酸菜,是做配菜(调味)的。不作主菜。主菜是,萦(肉),蛋,素(菜),汤。 长江以南到处都有自助式 本地或客家菜街店。消费水平中等。价格30块上下。一小碟5-20块之间(萦素汤,小点),丰俭由人。
@paulchung8296
@paulchung8296 2 күн бұрын
The hair dye taste is from the ammonia produced in the curing process of the century egg. It’s mainly in the yolk.
@genghissu1185
@genghissu1185 23 сағат бұрын
I was going to state the very same as your comment! so glad I decided to read other comments 👍
@alejandroheld9527
@alejandroheld9527 2 күн бұрын
Here in Buenos Aires it is also common to have cantinas by weight near the office area in the center, but it is unthinkable that there are no desserts! There is a reason diabetes grows exponentially here. I imagine that in China it is not like that. Thanks for the advice on what not to eat in China... forced to eat that egg... that is grounds for divorce! haha ​​by
@MattandJulia
@MattandJulia 2 күн бұрын
Hahaha, I think so Alejandro! I should have protested that one harder to be fair 😂
@sunnys2864
@sunnys2864 2 күн бұрын
Eating egg white of century egg is like eating jello, some people don’t like the texture. Century egg itself doesn’t have strong flavor, so usually mixed with other flavors.
@aww7056
@aww7056 2 күн бұрын
I love it with congee . 😊
@lindauhrig1513
@lindauhrig1513 2 күн бұрын
You guys were so cute eating the century egg! Braver than I might be and I love trying new and different foods. How are you feeling with your Chinese comprehension when you are out in the wild and not in class?
@paulawebb700
@paulawebb700 2 күн бұрын
Hands down the egg ..I'm a risk taker foodie but that would not be the risk..lol..No to the egg ..Love all your videos ..Merry Christmas and ill diffently be looking forward to 2025 with Matt and Julia ..❤❤❤❤
@陈文辉-u5z
@陈文辉-u5z Күн бұрын
As a Chinese, I must say that the price of the restaurant you go to is not typical at all. Most Chinese people pay about 20 yuan for a lunch. 115 yuan is really too expensive.
@davidrobertthomas1515
@davidrobertthomas1515 Күн бұрын
You two are so cool! Very proud of you. And best wishes from Wales. Diolch o galon!
@shell2136
@shell2136 2 күн бұрын
Love your videos! Interesting and entertaining! 🇨🇦❣️
@CrypticM3rc
@CrypticM3rc Күн бұрын
Matt staling hard there to avoid that century egg, good on ya though for trying new things I'm also of the mindset that trying new foods when you go to new countries. love the content. Merry xmas and a happy new year Matt and julia love from two long time viewers and one new viewer, me the wife and my newborn daughter
@jurrasicpig2426
@jurrasicpig2426 2 күн бұрын
imagine a replica of this canteen opening beside a university in UK😆
@MattandJulia
@MattandJulia 2 күн бұрын
Haha, it would probably be serving up bacon and eggs then to be fair 😅
@howardcheung5809
@howardcheung5809 2 күн бұрын
it would be expensive😅😅
@sola4393
@sola4393 2 күн бұрын
@@MattandJulia True, most likely they will cater to the people's taste in their area. Like how they have westernized Chinese food that is not real Chinese food being sold in China. 😂
@arunprabhamukherjee9467
@arunprabhamukherjee9467 2 күн бұрын
So glad to see that the canteen food is healthy and lots of green vegetables. I could probably survive on it as a vegan. People post restaurant foods which looks very oily and rick. Thank you for posting.
@NicolasValentinScotland
@NicolasValentinScotland 2 күн бұрын
I must admit, I like this channel .
@bryanlee3337
@bryanlee3337 2 күн бұрын
Each province has own dishes and recipe! you should visit all of them to try!
@cherylsalinas1548
@cherylsalinas1548 2 күн бұрын
I wouldn’t have tried any of it. 😂😂. You guys just plunge in and do it no matter what. I love your sense of adventure in every aspect of your life. I couldn’t stay with a family either. 😂😂.
@FrankCastleTIG
@FrankCastleTIG 2 күн бұрын
Julia's reaction around 9:30 is my biggest fear for when I'm planning to teach in that part of the world. I'll legit be frequenting the same Westerner targetted hànbǎobāo places every day.
@kapk
@kapk 2 күн бұрын
You'd be missing out.
@FrankCastleTIG
@FrankCastleTIG 2 күн бұрын
@kapk I'll try and be more adventurous...
@johnburke5384
@johnburke5384 2 күн бұрын
Hello, another great video (as usual) but... the century old egg... what was it from I wonder ?
@punlam6740
@punlam6740 2 күн бұрын
Just a duck egg that preserved in a special traditional way.
@francesHo-s9n
@francesHo-s9n 2 күн бұрын
Century egg is not eaten like you did. Century egg is sliced into small pieces and eat with pickled ginger. The vinegar will counteract the acidity taste of the egg. (You said like hair dyer) For a good Century egg , the egg white part is transparent and wobbly, not hard. The egg yoke part is soft like when you cook a hard-boiled egg, the egg yoke is still soft like half cooked.We call it 芙蓉疍.😊
@stevepool8034
@stevepool8034 Күн бұрын
Great video, guys, nice lunch. the variety of veggies and proteins is stunning. I have been to buffets where they weigh the food at the register in my wife's home state of Espirito Santo, Brazil. Amazing food there too you must try someday. Keep exploring. 👍
@thevindictive6145
@thevindictive6145 Күн бұрын
That century egg is overcooked, should be a bit raw especially the yoke and eaten with some ginger. Its not a century old egg or even a year. Its just the name. I love it.
@kofeesala23
@kofeesala23 2 күн бұрын
In China, there are many canteens where you can pay just 16 CNY to enjoy 20 to 60 dishes and eat as much as you like.
@jlanderson21257
@jlanderson21257 2 күн бұрын
The look he gave before trying the egg: Oh my goodness...like he was about to get a blindfold and face the wall at 20 paces....
@macvince2012
@macvince2012 2 күн бұрын
The egg is delicious. It's excellent with porridge.
@nitaseely6830
@nitaseely6830 2 күн бұрын
I'm so hungry now 🤤 it's pretty tough living in the uk without nice food
@hengongchua6250
@hengongchua6250 2 күн бұрын
JUST SEE HOW WELL ORGANIZED AND CLEAN THE CANTEEN IS? AND THE SO MANY DIFFERENT FOODS TO CHOOSE.
@Mar-ec7et
@Mar-ec7et 2 күн бұрын
Those lotus root in pork soup, best !!!🙂
@MattandJulia
@MattandJulia 2 күн бұрын
Sounds nice! 😍
@cocococo-jn5vy
@cocococo-jn5vy 2 күн бұрын
You normally don't eat one hundred century egg straight. For example; we have it with pork and cooked both ingredients together to make a porridge or congee ;a warm comfort meal. It is even better if you supplement the one hundred egg and pork congee with Chinese doughnut. It is like you don't drink liquor straight, but you mix in with other ingredients to make a perfect cocktail drink and even better if supplement with an olive.
@ThunderFrost31
@ThunderFrost31 2 күн бұрын
I go to a Chinese buffet where I live in Canada. They have much of the same food, except they have Canadian Chinese food too. I work with someone from China and he enjoyed their food, he even liked some of the Canadian stuff more!
@heping07
@heping07 2 күн бұрын
Century eggs and stinky tofu are an acquired taste. When I was a kid I didn't like them. Now I love it!
@DannyChean
@DannyChean 2 күн бұрын
That's a lot of food you put on those two plates! And it's on the more expensive side considering this is a more posh choose-and-weight style canteen :D
@MattandJulia
@MattandJulia 2 күн бұрын
We were very hungry, and wanted to share a lot 😏❤️
@dons6556
@dons6556 2 күн бұрын
So expensive, $55 RMB per plate with mostly vegetables, definitely Beijing price. In a 3rd tier city, guessing it will be around $12-15 RMB per plate. Never like buy by weight, same reason I don’t like Malatang
@coolspace2786
@coolspace2786 2 күн бұрын
that is a rip off kitchen, should avoid
@jokeychin
@jokeychin 20 сағат бұрын
Even for a tier 3 city, based on their choices, I don't think your prices are realistic. I think a reasonable price would be around 50~60rmb based on Beijing prices, but 110 would be too expensive.
@tamarabeck6350
@tamarabeck6350 2 күн бұрын
In the USA, thankfully there are sneeze guards over the food to prevent germs from invading your food.
@chunlaili3067
@chunlaili3067 2 күн бұрын
century egg is my favorate. I dont know who translate the name. actually It is made from fresh chicken or duck egg just for 30-40 days, not century. some place call it pine flower egg, or leather egg, or transfer egg.
@gregthomas2904
@gregthomas2904 2 күн бұрын
Love the videos. The chirping smoke alarm just ruined it , lol.
@Oldbrow
@Oldbrow 2 күн бұрын
We don't call it a century egg, we like to call it a "pine flower egg" because when you open the shell you will see a lot of pine needle-like patterns on the egg. And you can't eat it alone without ginger and soy sauce.😊😊😊
@MarkMiller304
@MarkMiller304 Күн бұрын
For the black egg, the taste of the would be ammonia, it’s an acquired taste. An easier dish for beginners to get into it would be in congee, it dilutes the tastes a lot so you can get accustomed to it before you dive in to eating it whole like that. The stinky tofu is actually just fermented tofu, real stinky tofu would smell a lot more. The fermented tofu is heavily salted, you need to mix it with rice or else it’ll taste like you’re eating a mouthful of salt. The closest thing I can compare it to is vegemite.
@jokeychin
@jokeychin 20 сағат бұрын
It's usually best to eat these eggs with vinegar for better flavor and to balance your taste buds. Weakens as much as possible the discomforting sensations you mentioned.
@adriwthomas
@adriwthomas Күн бұрын
What is the 8:33 beeping sound?
@genghissu1185
@genghissu1185 22 сағат бұрын
The apprehension on your face was classic when it came to Matt Vs Century Egg! 😆🤣
@RoyFJ65
@RoyFJ65 2 күн бұрын
Looks very healthy and tasty.
@hollyschotanus1196
@hollyschotanus1196 2 күн бұрын
I wouldn’t try the century egg. I probably wouldn’t try the quail egg either. I would probably stick to rice, broccoli, and pork. I’m a huge sweets fan. I’m from the US.
@Oldbrow
@Oldbrow 2 күн бұрын
Then I am sure you will like Chinese Huaiyang food very much, such as Wuxi food, it is said that Wuxi people make a dish with sugar in it, ordinary people need to eat for a year. Especially Wuxi pork ribs!😅😅😅
@AuroraRose_Andromeda
@AuroraRose_Andromeda 2 күн бұрын
I wouldn't be eating that egg either Matt. Your face says it all, lol. You have more will to try that egg than I do. lol The food looked amazing and a wide variety. Have a great time, be safe!! Thanks for sharing China's variety of foods. :)
@costasworldofmusicmemories5792
@costasworldofmusicmemories5792 Күн бұрын
It looks very appetizing! We enjoyed our meals in Beijing. Only wish you could pass a meal Through our digital screens . Maybe AI might it happen. A very tasty video.!We are hungry right now. Hope you guys are doing ok. Sending you much love❤ from Richmond Va. Harriet, Jim and Yuki
@maya1693
@maya1693 2 күн бұрын
Food looks amazing, but how annoying to have to eat with the smoke alarms beeping cause someone dont wanna change the batteries
@MattandJulia
@MattandJulia 2 күн бұрын
Haha, to be honest, it didn’t put us off 😅
@maya1693
@maya1693 2 күн бұрын
@@MattandJulia I cant help but hyperfocus on it lol. Love you guys and your honest , relatable and informative content. I love how you guys are not like other travel bloggers that kinda “look down” or have a particular attitude towards the people of the country you’re in because you’re from “western rich countries” and you actually try to involve yourselves in the everyday life of people wherever you’re at. I’m a huge fan of your work🩵🩵🩵
@hollyschotanus1196
@hollyschotanus1196 2 күн бұрын
I was wondering what the noise was. Reminds me of basketball shoes on an indoor court.
@sandw84
@sandw84 2 күн бұрын
Yummy!! ❤🎉
@andrewzhang985
@andrewzhang985 2 күн бұрын
Every dish looks delicious.
@rollingdownfalling
@rollingdownfalling 2 күн бұрын
Wow, 111 for canteen food, that sounds expensive. I recommend Beijing food channels like 吃货请闭眼 or 睿哥(a girl who can eat 10 people's portion) they know places in Beijing from local traditional food to budget food to good value for money places to international cuisines. Another good thing about Beijing is that you could also take a day trip to Tianjin.
@inge6280
@inge6280 2 күн бұрын
It’s probably the ammonia released from the egg, that is bothering you. We have a bakery item in the Netherlands with a lot of egg in it. It tastes great, nice and sweet, just don’t smell it, there’s the ammonia smell, lol
@howardcheung5809
@howardcheung5809 2 күн бұрын
Chinese style bakery?
@inge6280
@inge6280 2 күн бұрын
@@howardcheung5809haha, no, very common dutch bakery item, even supermarkets sell them
@howardcheung5809
@howardcheung5809 2 күн бұрын
@inge6280 oh you guys eat century eggs too?
@inge6280
@inge6280 2 күн бұрын
@ well, no not really
@MattandJulia
@MattandJulia 2 күн бұрын
Perhaps 🤔 we love eggs, but these were very different 😌❤️
@ArmchairTuberousRoot
@ArmchairTuberousRoot 2 күн бұрын
Century egg is a Western label for what is an egg which has been cured chemically. This method of food preservation was reportedly discovered during the Ming Dynasty (~600 years ago) in the Hunan Province, likely by accident, when duck eggs came into contact with the ash of a wood-burning stove. The alkalinity of the ash raises the pH of the egg to around 9-12, transforming it into a dark and marbleized delicacy over the course of a few weeks to a month. Alkaline salt is used in its mass production today. The entire process is chemically induced without any fermentation. As such, it has a pungent taste which can challenge the uninitiated. It's unclear how its Western nomenclature of Century / Hundred-year-old or Millennium / Thousand-year-old egg came about. As the delicacy remains mostly mysterious outside of the Sinosphere, its name often carries a negative connotation.
@dextro7349
@dextro7349 Күн бұрын
For that century egg, without the sauce it's kinda dry and blend. Try dipping in with that vinegar soy sauce. It's taste very different raw like that... when you have the courage next time.
@aww7056
@aww7056 2 күн бұрын
Not bad, a lot of variety .... i would have chosen also rice or noodles as base (like potato in the west) and that with a few different dishes .but im also what they call a .... "rice-bucket" (must have rice with dishes/dinner) . 😅
@Jas.M.D
@Jas.M.D 2 күн бұрын
You were very correct that century eggs somehow smell like hair dye. Because ammonia gas is generated from the chemical reaction when those eggs are preserved for months.
@SAL-zg7xd
@SAL-zg7xd 2 күн бұрын
century egg and other stuff are eaten with rice/main food. Just like cheese, if you eat cheese alone, it is not enjoyable.
@booseeyang
@booseeyang 2 күн бұрын
If you guys ever go to taiwan, their version of century egg is the easiest for beginners. Its paired with cold tofu and ginger, whcih helps to give it a refreshing undertone and also covers the strong earthy taste somewhat.
@MattandJulia
@MattandJulia 2 күн бұрын
Ah good to know, thanks! ❤️
@Oldbrow
@Oldbrow 2 күн бұрын
@@MattandJulia Century egg tofu is available all over China, if you eat the century egg alone must be accompanied by mashed ginger and soy sauce, where is the same, each place has its own collocation method, this restaurant provides is green pepper century egg, which is Hunan cuisine. In addition, people in northern China like to call it "pine flower egg" because when you break the shell, you will see a lot of things that look like pine leaves.
@miriam2909
@miriam2909 2 күн бұрын
Awesome variety of food there, but thought it expensive. Guess I’ve been watching too many dawon market videos where everything is usually under 10yuan 😂. Great to see what’s available in a regular canteen as a meal. That would keep you going all day. From what I’ve seen, soup is extremely popular too. Don’t you love how many vegetables they eat at a regular meal 😊 . Thing is, you really have to try everything to know what they are and if you like them. They can keep their century eggs tho, sorry but food has to have aesthetic appeal to me and they don’t look edible 😂. Thanks for sharing… can’t be easy filming when you just want to relax and eat lunch. 😘
@lizz7805
@lizz7805 2 күн бұрын
3:30 is quail eggs, a delicacy in chinese cuisine.
@sola4393
@sola4393 2 күн бұрын
I used to see these in traditional dim sum restaurants or being use in warping of sticky rice or large buns. As these restaurants become more streamline, those food/dishes start to vanish I don't see much of it anymore.
@petertiang71
@petertiang71 Күн бұрын
Eat the century eggs with slices of pickled ginger, or with tofu.
@teresamc7630
@teresamc7630 Күн бұрын
It takes courage to eat that century egg 👍😅 Otherwise I certainly could be a regular of that canteen... just missed some dessert!
@darrellkudobe2822
@darrellkudobe2822 2 күн бұрын
You’ll laugh at this. We had to shut audio off while watching you eating. We have 2 dogs & they can’t stand the chirping from either shoes or smoke alarms. We had to hold them while they shook. I would love to try all the food except the egg!
@michaels3474
@michaels3474 2 күн бұрын
I was a little leery of that century egg. After seeing Julia go into shock after tasting it I will never try that! I love the pick-and-choose system too. Some of the Asian restaurants here are doing the weight and pay here. At least you get to try different things I would never buy as a dish.
@fghnxfg
@fghnxfg 2 күн бұрын
Nice
@MattandJulia
@MattandJulia 2 күн бұрын
Thank you! ❤️🙌🏼
@kitlee4486
@kitlee4486 2 күн бұрын
The price is expensive for those economy foods, century eggs are mixed with porridge with vegetable, to blend it & eat together. You should take more meat & sea foods which are higher in value. vegetables are cheaper stuffs. fry stuffs are not fresh.
@MattandJulia
@MattandJulia 2 күн бұрын
Next time, next time 😌❤️
@Jamiiemac
@Jamiiemac 2 күн бұрын
You sound like every British person, when getting a meal deal; or when going to the package holiday buffet in Tenerife. I’m sure Matt knows what I mean 😂
@juleslowery2030
@juleslowery2030 2 күн бұрын
Respect for trying any dish named 100-yr old
@dalejirschele1299
@dalejirschele1299 Күн бұрын
When Matty sampled the Spam, and kept saying Spam I was waiting for Vikings to show up and start singing.
@dalejirschele1299
@dalejirschele1299 Күн бұрын
I make Black Rice at home all the time, I've never seen it in a restaurant before, is that common in China or anyplace else in the World?
@choosim6858
@choosim6858 2 күн бұрын
I'm sorry Julia. you are adventurous to try foods but it's also important to know HOW to eat it. for example century eggs- you should have taken small bites and follow up immediately with soupy rice or rice porridge. 😘
@MattandJulia
@MattandJulia 2 күн бұрын
Thanks for the info 🙌🏼
@DLeadVox
@DLeadVox 2 күн бұрын
💛💛💛
@macvince2012
@macvince2012 2 күн бұрын
Do they allow tips or gratuities?
@sola4393
@sola4393 2 күн бұрын
No tips it is not their culture. May be in the big cities with more western influence but they are a no tips culture, you pay what you buy.
@tjajadijunawi5025
@tjajadijunawi5025 2 күн бұрын
涌入 真真的 生活❤
@Julian.Emerson
@Julian.Emerson 2 күн бұрын
111yuan???that is too expensive!40 or 50 yuan is normal
@MattandJulia
@MattandJulia 2 күн бұрын
I guess because it was central Beijing? 🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏽
@janusli8820
@janusli8820 Күн бұрын
应该是两个人一共100吧,并且拿的菜也很多
@chinathesideyoudontsee8157
@chinathesideyoudontsee8157 2 күн бұрын
Welcome to China, don't worry as your Chinese ability grows so will your food options !
@lindalou7344
@lindalou7344 2 күн бұрын
Funny…most interesting thing is no one at any tables had drinks. You’d NEVER SEE THAT IN THE U.S.
@kotikoti7484
@kotikoti7484 2 күн бұрын
This is definitely not what regular people in China eat. This is food for wealthy office workers. Regular people would eat from the street vendors or order online food. Maximum 20rmb
@marinavlady6922
@marinavlady6922 2 күн бұрын
Chinese food is really funny. 😂❤
@alinux09
@alinux09 2 күн бұрын
Don’t be a funny fool yourself 😂
@jgaggy007
@jgaggy007 Күн бұрын
this is healthy lunch, lots of vegetables
@adriwthomas
@adriwthomas Күн бұрын
I would definitely not try the egg. I’m very sensitive to textures and smells and I just don’t think I could handle it. Props to you for giving it a go, though!
@osckord
@osckord 2 күн бұрын
пока смотрел как накладывали подносы, самого на голодняк пробило 😁
@MattandJulia
@MattandJulia 2 күн бұрын
😂😂😂 бывает)
@torres870rem
@torres870rem 2 күн бұрын
The spoon is left inside the rice pot😝🤔.
@MattandJulia
@MattandJulia 2 күн бұрын
🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏽
@mephisto2812
@mephisto2812 Күн бұрын
Only a few people like Century Eggs and Stinky Tofu. Don't feel guilty, I don't like it either, but my Mom loves them for some reasons.
@EdieDHunter
@EdieDHunter 2 күн бұрын
How much for each plate? The rice & others inline with it are free??
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