MEXICAN vs. JAPANESE Ramen | Mexican BIRRIA NOODLES & Soba OKONOMIYAKI

[@207LW]

Aww her grandpa is adorable! Also, massive bonus points for her pun about the Mexican ramen. I really like her a lot. I hope at some point she is comfortable being on camera so we can officially “meet” her

[@CarlGorn]

Roasted garlic is to vegetables what marrow is to meat. Just pure, satisfying bliss.

[@Magnetorheological]

"I'm excited to consommé it" ...she's a keeper, Mikey!! :D

[@glennquagmire3101]

Giggity. She's definitely a keeper.

[@neondarknessor]

Yeah!! My man meeting the family and eating out with them. 🔥 That is a masterful plan. 🧐 Makes for some nice content as well. Good to see ya letting us see some of the interactions and the family. Miss you in Texas but love to see you doing good. ❤ Stay safe. 🙏❤

[@trinitymorningstar6607]

Your videos have been such a blessed distraction for me, Mikey. I lost my husband last week and your videos have been keeping me sane, even just playing in the background so it's not so quiet. Thank you.

[@annzak4905]

Please accept my sincerest condolences 💔 🙏

[@tamaramcrae4037]

My condolences, stay strong.

[@banananutmuffin7704]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[@tamarawhiteurst8727]

I’m sorry for your loss.

[@karminiparsan9256]

I'm so sorry for your loss..be strong

[@margaretmckee6901]

You've met your future self, and the way he smiled he had my heart. The Mexican noodles is my next try looked super good. Stay safe and enjoy your life, as always your biggest fan from Arkansas 😉👍🏻

[@konjkonj123]

After a rather difficult weekend not being able to get my anti depressants refilled, my best friends moving state, this really made my evening.

[@toualee1430]

🙏

[@jsengfoo3756]

*sends virtual hug*

[@KristopherNexus]

Take care of yourself! 💙💙💙

[@MikeyChenX]

feel better!!!

[@Livelife-4you]

I hope you have a better week ahead!

[@acmercado8424]

THE most sweetest "of course" i've ever heard! I'm happy for the both of you! ❤

[@Blitzkrieg1976]

That lightning bolt was a nice touch. The Mexican Ramen and taco combination looked amazing! Cheers to you, Christine and her family!

[@GravInducedSleepTrac]

YOU & CHRISTINE ARE JUST TOO GREAT WITH EACH OTHER! LOVE YOUR INTERACTIONS THAT JUST SEEMS SO COMFORTABLE & CARING! HOPE ALL IS GOING WELL WITH YOUR RELATIONSHIP GROWING INTO SOMETHING OF A PERFECT ENDING! :)

[@saramoore6911]

The respect you have you have her family is amazing and her grandpa is about as cute as they come 💗 I'm so happy that you two found each other

[@ponduforus]

I cannot tell you how selfishly excited I am that Mike is back in the Midwest. Now I am so close to his recommendations so I can experience sooner than my food wishlist from his other videos. ☺

[@mamakins4318]

me too, I already looked up these places

[@ruthblack1996]

Same, I’m right outside Chicago’s western edge!

[@RoJoMe]

He eats such copious amount of food during a day, I wonder if he’s bulimic. LOL

[@mamakins4318]

@@RoJoMe not gonna lie, I wonder how he can eat so much, I think he works out alot, he's got nice upper body

[@imohsoconfused]

He’s discussed in other videos that he eats a lot healthier on the days he’s not filming food videos and he does work out too. Let’s try not throwing food disorders around like they’re jokes 😅

[@mikepaine6287]

Hi Mike, LOOOVVEE your videos! My wife and I watch your channels whenever a new video comes out :) If you're ever in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago here are some of my favorite recommendations which we've eaten at several times: Joy Korea - Niles (inside of Golf Mill Mall) Ginza Buffet - Niles (inside of Golf Mill Mall) Martin's Pancake House - Morton Grove Mr. Kimchi ALL YOU CAN EAT Korean BBQ - Mt. Prospect Blue Ridge Korean BBQ - Park Ridge Superdawg - Chicago Jibarito Time - Des Plaines Euro Grill - Des Plaines Maharaja - Rosemont Don's Dock Seafood - Des Plaines Flipt - Des Plaines (inside of Rivers Casino, burger place) Plateia - Glenview Shakou - Park Ridge Pho Tam - Morton Grove Edelweiss - Norridge Won Ton Gourmet - Des Plaines Mehanata - Des Plaines Balkan Taste - Mt. Prospect B's Sweet Bites - Des Plaines Tiki Terrace - Des Plaines Cumberland Bakery - Des Plaines Village Creamery - Niles (Filipino ice cream shop with tons of unique flavors!) If you need any additional info on these message me and happy eating!!!!

[@seantazelaar9807]

As a Chicago-land Resident, I'm so happy to see recommendations from you for local restaurants to try. I will for sure check these places out, Mikey! Thanks for recommending these places!

[@mikeprice7570]

So many people may say this often, but the way that Mikey explains the details of the food is absolutely exquisite. . . I'm full and already starving. . . 🤤

[@0619kittykat]

Best part of the video....Christine's grandparents. What a blessing for them to be alive and active

[@macfacers]

While watching this, I was eating 2 packs of Jin ramen mild and a small bowl of squash and string beans in coconut cream over rice. I was so full after drinking 1/2 a liter of pepsi after the meal. I always watch Mikey and other food vloggers while eating to make my food more appetizing.

[@lizj7217]

"YOLO" Good for you Mikey!! Glad you went for it! I don't know where you found Christine but when she said "of course" to dessert- i knew you finally found your perfect "golden egg yolk" - ❤️❤️

[@elleningalls5434]

Love that you took Christina and took her grandparents out to eat all day Love it❤❤❤

[@williamtung1083]

I never realized that Pequod's has a second location. Looks like the one in the video is the one in Morton Grove. The address listed in the description is the main location, and not the one in the video. That said, Pequod's is one of my favorite pizza places in the world. Whenever I'm in Chicago and want a deep dish, I always go to Pequod's. The crust is just caramelized cheese, and is what really elevates the pizza. Every time I go, I also ask for sausage as one of the toppings, as I was told the sausage is from a house made recipe, and it goes well with any other toppings there.

[@markphillips7538]

Yeah, Pequod's is almost like Detroit pizza and Chicago pizza fusion. So good.

[@ruthblack1996]

Thank you for the information, because I was wondering when Mikey said he was wandering about the Chicago suburbs, then I looked at the address given🤔

[@akasmrfaroo]

I had no idea there was a location in the burbs either!

[@chuckywang]

The Morton Grove location is the original. It was opened by Burt Katz in 1970s. The Chicago location opened much later. BTW Burt sold Pequods and opened up Burt's Place later on. That's the deep dish that Anthony Bourdain ate. I was lucky enough to visit Burt's Place twice before he passed in 2016.

[@williamtung1083]

@@chuckywang Thanks for the info! If Burt's Place is still opened next time I'm in Chicago, I'll definitely make it an effort to visit it.

[@baconfister]

@9:01 spotted! She’s beautiful! 😍 Hoping things go well for you this time around MIkey! 🤞🏻

[@bonnielass3975]

I'm so freaking excited and happy for you guys! I knew you'd find the one Man. I can't wait to see your new family food adventures! She's even punny she's perfect!

[@glamupwithyeri6429]

Literally drooling after seeing that deep dish pizza.

[@marty9376]

I’ve not yet found a scrumptious deep dish pizza , here in the Philippines 🇵🇭 … plus a decent pepperoni

[@rjheimjr]

@@marty9376 my first Deep Dish back there is from Sbarro Chicago White and it's my favorite.

[@marty9376]

@@rjheimjr … I hate Sbarro pizzas … I’ve tried 3 times … & still not 3rd time lucky

[@drdare32]

Always loved watching the videos.. Unfortunately since having cancer and radiotherapy, I have lost about 95% of my taste. I can only try and remember/ imagine how good these taste now.. keep up the great work!

[@malirabbit6228]

Please stay safe and well, dear!

[@rbtz07]

Stay strong bro...Keep fighting and when your taste buds comeback fly down to Chicago and eat till you drop.

[@drdare32]

@@rbtz07 Thx bud. But it's been nearly 2 yrs since radiotherapy and specialist say if not back by 1 yrs then stays as is. But good thing is I'm here! I can still smell how good food is.. lol

[@tinathena17]

@@drdare32 Take care and be well always! Rooting for you 🙏

[@robynhalyard9100]

That lightning strike was perfect timing, how awesome was that?!

[@dinahmiteideas]

So awesome you came through the suburbs of Chicagoland! Looking forward to trying out those places you went to! Mexican ramen wow!

[@JohnDeMarco007]

Your videos normally make me hungry but this has to be one of the best food videos you've made. Everything looked so good. I have to try that Mexican ramen.

[@juliemackenzie1978]

Wow! That looks delicious. 👍😋😊 That dessert looks awesome. 👀 A little shaved ice bear. The doughnut looked so good. Deep dish pizza....yummy! The burger looks great. I love ramen. Yum. 👍😊 Cute stuffed animal. Grandpa has a great appetite. Mexican noodles? That looks very good. Thank you for sharing this video with us. 👍🇨🇦😊

[@Astrih_Konnash]

Dark crusted pizza - the flavors it develops, pure heaven 😋 Nice to meet Christine's grandpa (he seems to be a nice guy!) and looks she got all the good eater genes from him 😄 And last, that lightning had to crack at 17:15 when Mike made the "sinister laught" for a better effect 🤣

[@phillipwithstyle]

That lightning bolt at the end! Always love watching you eat your way around a city

[@ODon1833]

I can finally say I've been to a couple places Mikey has been! Loving all these Chicago videos!

[@slytherinsky]

I have never tried Mexican Ramen but it looks delicious and I am so happy for you her family and her seem like the perfect fit!! And she is beautiful 😍

[@RantingGreekGamer]

Mikey is extra cheesy in this video

[@MikeyChenX]

in my defense, there was ton of cheese on that pizza

[@XYZ-ql1fi]

and a lot of fat juice but thats kinda every video

[@glendadalejones3753]

@@MikeyChenX nah- you were just on form with the one liners- quality and amount lol ! Even I was about to remark and leave a comment about your one liners! It is very refreshing to come here and listen to good,fast wit let me tell you. *Epic* 🔥🔥🙌🥰

[@mak6270]

Every video*

[@flatfeetlefthanded]

It’s Gouda nuff for me!

[@plousho1947]

I am so happy you are exploring my neighborhood!!! I love that mitsuwa that Ramen is AMAZING!!!

[@ghoulishmessenger]

The look on Mikey’s face when he said, “There’s no beating our meat.” It had my dying. 😂

[@pastadoll]

Thank you for visiting our beautiful city that serves up great food. Come back soon and show more eateries.

[@vicklet6253]

Welcome Mikey and Christine to Chicago. So happy you found great eats here. I appreciate your Daruma restaurant episode. I’ve not been back for years, now will I have to go back there soon.

[@BookSuburbia]

Mickey, your videos make people happy as much as you are def happy making them. Win/win situation. Never stop making them ❤️

[@chuckywang]

Niiiice! I see you took my suggestion and visited Paradise Pup! Glad you enjoyed! :D

[@yoryaleon4056]

The Mexican Ramen had my father's and I mouth watering, we love your videos!!

[@MeganDinerman]

The taco and Mexican ramen looked delicious, but I started getting the meat sweats just looking at the meal! I can’t imagine so much food in a day! Love your videos!

[@11abrook]

You appreciate the food so much. It means there is so much more to enjoy in life.

[@kevin17re5]

Loving these Chicago videos!!! I can go to these places B)

[@michaelkennedy3543]

that looks like the perfect deep dish! in between that ridiculous deep dish and thin. love how well done it is and alost looks like you could pick it up and the topping are on top, i hate when the meat is below as it never gets crispy!

[@ulysses2162]

I wish we had lots of Asian/Japanese supermarkets and food courts here in the UK, like over there in the States, but we don't. We just have very small family run Asian stores.. and they are limited on the stock and foods they carry. I really love the Ippudo, Ichiran, Taiwanese Uni-President, and Nissin 7premium instant ramen, and I have to order them off eBay, they're not cheap that way, plus I have to wait about 2 weeks for them to arrive from Japan.

[@susie2251]

You guys get the great Indian takeaways though!

[@ulysses2162]

@@susie2251 This is true... and as much as I love Indian food, I much prefer ramen and Japanese, and south east Asian foods. 🙂😋

[@robertmaya3820]

I have been very busy life lately that I haven’t been able to watch your videos. I forgot how entertaining they are and hungry they make me!!!!!

[@chrisasmr630]

*I am actually seeing You more than my friends these days* 🖤💗

[@jerim4543]

Grandpa eats like you. Keep making those videos Mikey. If you and Christine have kids your food budget will be HUGE

[@koreanboi817]

After a long day at work, you open your phone and see Mikey Chen or Stricktly Dumpling KZbin new video notification and smile forms on your face. What is a better way to relax and unwind with eating and watching Mikey Chen Strictly Dumpling vids?

[@Joojoobeans]

The interaction between Mike and Christine's grandpa was *ADORABLE* 😭 well now we know where the foodie in Christine comes from haha

[@dcrelief]

I was sitting here doing fine, munching on my leftover Bojangle's biscuit, but then you got that pizza! Whoa!

[@CezaMVO]

Mexican and Asian food together, it's a beautiful thing

[@rachiereeree6002]

I simply love the excitement coming from Mikey

[@jessalcantar8852]

Omg I love your video you always make me want to go try new things. everything you eat looks amazing!!!

[@ceetee007]

YOU WENT TO MITSUWA!!! Omg I finally went to a place you’ve been to! 😂I’ve been going there for years, their food court is great 😋

[@linkab1678]

Great to see you around Chicago-based areas! A really good burger place I found out about this past summer is MAK's House in La Grange, so maybe give it a try if you'd like to, if you end up around that area.

[@katieann9794]

LOVE LOVE seeing the fam💞

[@360cbullet]

thats the exact birria ramen i was eating when I last commented on your video!!! good to know i have good taste buds!

[@rodriguezrogelio96]

Ending a perfect food day with birria ramen, tea and a perfectly timed lighting strike at the end!

[@Aevilbeast]

Hey Mikey, just wanted to point out that Birria is traditionally Goat meat and not beef. There are beef versions, but most of the time it's goat meat. Goat is absolutely delicious when done right, and honestly after trying it for the first time years ago, I really don't understand why it isn't more common over here in the states. Goat curry is one of my favorite dishes, and one of the best meats you can put in a curry!

[@kristinayofe8024]

This looked absolutely amazing!!! I gotta get somewhere that serves this fast!!! Wow I’m almost drooling on myself!!!

[@cnn0413]

That consome had me salivating the entire time I watched, then you dipped the taco in........ bro I think I need to fly to Chicago now.

[@milessakauye8819]

Wow!!! You captured that amazing lighting in the background at the very end! Of course all the food looked amazing! Thank you for sharing.

[@tanianicolas4117]

You found your foodie family I'm so happy for you Christine seems like the exact fit

[@thomasji7614]

I don't think I ever eaten a Mexican ramen and now I know such a thing exists. Thank you for showing unique food out there, keep up the good work!!!

[@CJ-Giddyup209]

It's a Tapatio product, financed by Gomez Addams' family when he was killed in a Bull fight, which is why Morticia emblazoned his face on the bottle. Wonderful product, amazing family.

[@thomasji7614]

@@CJ-Giddyup209 Thanks for the great info, good to know! ^_^b

[@tommystix87]

@@CJ-Giddyup209 Now let me guess Uncle Fester and Cousin It now run the business with Wednesday and Pugsly?

[@LessTalkMoreDelicious]

I had Pequod’s +10 years ago when visiting a friend. Good stuff. Unique and delicious! 🍕🤤

[@AussieAngeS]

That shaved ice bear looked so adorable! Love the mochi donut 😍

[@AmanJakkani]

thanks for all the Chi-town recs, plan on visiting soon :)

[@mengleang]

I have been follow your channel for years!! Thanks you for showing me such a great journey of your. Thanks you.

[@chillie80t60]

Love the grandparents ❤.

[@shawnsms29]

I remember spending over 40 dollars to get a stuffed animal for my girlfriend. Worth it, she’s my fiancé now 😝

[@angiebby1122]

Awe ❤ sweet

[@nikko2669]

best deal ever?

[@extremejay97]

congrats mate

[@shawnsms29]

@@extremejay97 thank you 👌

[@melissaholman6909]

That's a great story to tell at your wedding lol

[@thcollect3544]

He called the first meal "light." Mikey is truly a man vs. food person. 🤨

[@Joyleeats]

That pizza looks 👀 amazing! I want to visit Chicago just for the pizza! 🍕

[@thegingersheep]

Mike here feeding the family and winning Christine a stuffed animal. Christine here with the pun. I am not sure who won the video...Actually no Grandpa won for sure.

[@alyssamartin44]

I feel so much excitement!!! Finally get to try the places Mikey goes! Wahooooooo

[@MarvDaph]

The fact he can eat ALL this in one day 🤯

[@heerubolly]

I heard these youtubers take steroids or other unnatural supplements to increase their metabolism. Whatever abnormal umhuman like behaviour is often triggered by unnatural things they put in their body.

[@MOMMY2ACDHSURVIVOR]

That was a nice lightening strike at the end! And man those noodles and taco looked amazing.

[@TheLastchild101]

Oh my.....that pizza had me swooning! The entire video in fact!

[@MsMariano74]

Happy you're in my hometown! Great places you've chosen. If you have time or when you come back you should try SEAFOOD CITY! Filipino grocery store/ restaurant. Love your videos! Stay safe! xoxo

[@asteriadiana]

Chicago thin crust is a must get as well! Always get a thin crust pizza and a deep dish when I'm back home.

[@orjacob1656]

Love ur vids so much, you are the best, keep up the great work

[@patticakes974]

Well damn, go Grandpa!!! 😂🙌🏼 What a boss eating all that food hahaha looks like you fit right in with the family Mikey! ❤️

[@josueoyola2084]

Hearing Christine's joke just solidified the fact that she's the one and I sincerely hope you guys last a lifetime together

[@lilliancenteno8242]

Welcome to Chicago. Saw your last episode in Chinatown. Never been to Te Amo bakery. Will be trying it out soon. Also appreciate your Ramen restaurant review. LOL. Saw you were by Roscoe Village and the Ten-cafe Boba drinks. My sister and I just found this place ourselves. Minutes from my home. Love their mango tea with the boba balls. Have a good and safe trip while you are here.

[@skybloom1381]

HI Mikey hope you are happy and have joy in you life like the joy you bring to my life with your videos!

[@gogogadgetkat]

She's just as much of a dork as you are, Mikey! So happy for you

[@DeathByStiel]

Thank you for blessing my subscriptions

[@MsMcMissy]

I'm from Chicago (living in FL now) and this makes me miss home so much. Paradise pub and Mitsuwa were my jam growing up . My heart strings 💕 🎶

[@bernsbee184]

The cherries on the bear looked like it's brains! Spooooky~

[@celianeher7637]

I thought it looked more like a possum.

[@Astrih_Konnash]

Thought the same! Great for Halloweens! 🎃

[@spice313200]

OMG! I used to go to Pequod's when I worked around there all the time! I miss it so much!

[@l.a.uproardjs]

That thunder in the background was a perfect ending in your video Mikey ⚡👍🏼

[@EDR1957coolkat]

Mikey!!!! That was one of the best videos!!!

[@eunnice67]

Anyone who is appreciative of a great food day is a keeper 😃

[@buffya8012]

“I’m exited to consommé it” Mikey you’ve finally found the one!

[@ザックだよー]

Yooo! No joke- Back in high school I used to watch your videos of eating around Asia AT Pequod's Pizza while I'd get the lunch special... Now I'm living in Japan and watching you eat Pequod's Pizza... my how the table's have turned lol. I used to grab boba at Avalanche Bubble Tea next store for the drive home too... And then seeing you go to Mitsuwa! lol you're pretty much reanacting my high school years... But pro-tip: Tensuke Market down the street from Mitsuwa give's you much more bang for your buck at their food-court...

[@ザックだよー]

Also- the Ramen you got at Mitsuwa is from a chain called Santoka- which started in Asahikawa, Hokkaido- a 1/2 hour from where I live. If you ever come to Hokkaido again- Visit Ramen Aoba and Ramen Midzuno- to round out the holy trinity of Asahikawa ramen shops

[@Maris0L0L]

Mikey is the only reason I want to go to Chicago for the food recs!!!!

[@montes199018]

Love watching your videos Mikey!!!

[@Littleredrebel14]

Omg grandpa is so adorable. Also I’m pretty sure that is definitely going to be Mikey at his age

[@ranu]

Loved this video Mikey! So proud of my beautiful city Chicago! 😁❤🏙

[@shariselove]

The lighting strike at the end of the video was cool to see.