14 Day SOUTH KOREA Quarantine FOOD REVIEW & FIRST MEAL in Seoul

[@desireeskumachan]

The fact Mikey deliberately chose to become a customer for the Korean aunty who’s noodle stall was the least crowded is just.... AMAZING. He truly means it when he says “supporting local food”

[@andreeap369]

He chose it because he wanted to stay away from other people though...

[@donwan7817]

yeah, like he said hes pretty paranoid and anxious about corona so he obviously doesnt want to sit at a stall next to a bunch of people

[@sora79531]

@@andreeap369 he does stuff like that all the time though. He loves supporting local food! Anywhere he goes:)

[@andreeap369]

@@sora79531 I didn't say he doesn't support local food. I said that wasn't his main reason to chose to eat there this time. I know him and I'm following him since a long time ago.

[@sora79531]

@@andreeap369 then if you knew why take a dig at him lol. Like this comment didn't dispute the fact that he wanted to stay away from people lol.

[@Roy-G-Biv]

in a hotel for 2 weeks ? food delivered to the door 3 times a day? sleeping alone whenever you want? not being bothered by people for 14 days?????? YOU ARE LIVING MY DREAM LIFE.

[@aspcia]

😅 Right. I was wondering how to get on that program.

[@wooloosus6866]

And then after it's over he gets to STAY in korea....I want to be him so badly it almost hurts

[@nathalielee2841]

My dream life too..😄😍

[@andrewsung963]

Did this when my parents both got the virus for two weeks. You live the dream for about a week but struggle to get by in the second week.

[@novaskyzero]

I just recently got out of quarantine to live in Korea. My quarantine food made Mikeys food look like a 5 course meal lol

[@Lele-vu1bv]

I know this is a travel and food channel but I really appreciated the short talk about your mental health during these times. Know that myself along with a lot of your subscribers are feeling this way too. This is why you’re so loved by everyone who watches your content, you’re so relatable and honest.

[@aimeepaterson4423]

COMPLETELY AGREE!!! A Great, Moving, Emotional and Relatable Video. Stay Well, Mike…..and EVERYONE!!!💟

[@Michelle-ep1gw]

Seeing him in absolute joy after eating his first meals after quarantine is honestly so nice 🥺

[@HeyitsDee]

So glad you're taking care of yourself, Mike. You seem to be in a more peaceful place, mentally and physically, and that makes me breathe a sigh of relief for you. Enjoy Korea for as long as you can.

[@literalsoup2]

Those eggs are actually "maekbangseok gyeran"/"jjimjil gyeran" or "hot spring stone eggs." They're basically slowly baked for hours on hot stone which is why they turn that color. People eat them after coming out of korean spas/jjimjilbangs

[@chaelimkwon1357]

i lovee them

[@nadz2135]

My mom went to China and she tried an egg boiled in tea she almost threw up 😂

[@lunae12]

@@nadz2135 That one is different, it’s herbal boiled egg 😃 Smells really strong and can put you off but taste is decent.

[@justqt_]

Wait so are they like 구운계란??

[@minbro6448]

@@justqt_ yes, the ones that are packaged like in the video are usually called 구운계란

[@user-sg3ph8if6j]

Mike, this video is your magnum opus. My husband and I were on the edge of our seats the entire video. The torture, the boredom, the desperation. **chef’s kiss**

[@rszanger]

Korea has the best quarantine system in the world...people who arrive to Korea, and have to stay alone( quarantine) for 2 weeks, clear for cov 19, and free to visit, and travel. Also for Korean people, government gives people 2 weeks of food, and other essential things such as toilet papers, sanitizers, water..etc.

[@Wonderlandidi]

Not true. Even better in China. Cuz you can even order your own take out and get it delivered.

[@christy9816]

Lol, takeaways will be delivered right to your door extremely quickly. You can also rent treadmills and exercise equipments.

[@SeoWoojin55]

@@Wonderlandidi China isnt even transparent with real figures for the number of cases over there. We get notifications when we are in the area where an infected person has been confirmed. Testing is free and we can also get online deliveries while in quarantine. Those two weeks definitely did not feel like two weeks at all when I was quarantine when I returned to Korea.

[@dayannajimenezarguello1733]

@@chafalsan $2100 yeap

[@buffya8012]

All for the low,low price of $2200…

[@kareninalabama]

Glad to know you are in a country where people are taking the virus seriously, and where they actually care enough about their fellow human beings to take precautions to protect one another. That says alot about the government *and* people of South Korea.

[@elvasands2629]

Yes, you are so right. Would love to visit South Korea some day🇰🇷

[@nimeimei1931]

Almost every country takes the virus seriously

[@jkstudyroom]

Sorry but the Repub-Tards are really making me mad! I hope Biden does a clean sweep of over 370 electoral votes. We definately need a change! Drumpf and his minions needs to go to jail for needlessly killing over 200K of US citizens when we could have had Korea, China, or New Zealand. Thanks a lot ex-prez!

[@molsalphabet]

Ugh I wanna leave the Philippines as well 😭 I am scared of the outside world here. Government sucks really bad.

[@HkJoK]

@@jkstudyroom China? really? with their many many human rights violations? I agree with you that we are getting closer to china (putting children in cages, losing their parents, forced hysterectomies, treatment of native americans, etc5, generally going towards fascism) but thats not something I'd want to strive for.

[@tuvu8394]

You're living my dream. Got wifi and food and not having to go out and socialize

[@ScaryyFacts]

same dude I'd love that

[@abriellemarie]

Every introverts dream 🥰

[@ivybobadilla1188]

My thoughts exactly.

[@creepdolly3914]

Same tbh!

[@zzabuzz10videos64]

Yu are so right

[@jacobminchulbaik3465]

You cannot believe how good this food is compared to the quarantine food of other countries.

[@doperounds]

for 2100 dollars, you're practically investing 70% of your budget towards quarantine which is pretty extreme imo

[@Anitamustdie]

Nyc kids crying omg

[@Anitamustdie]

*nyu

[@MrNetana]

Nz quarantine food is amazing

[@ThundrGurl]

In my country they sometimes doesn't give ypu food for 2 days. A lot of ppl complaining. Some has shared pics of the one bread roll they got for lunch. One small, dry and tasteless bread roll.

[@chariscale]

Dang that quarantine food is way better than any Hospital food I've ever eaten.

[@startwizzlar]

I always thought hospital foods were gross and then was pleasantly surprised by a local facility - THE FOOD WAS AMAZING. It was before I was gluten free + dairy free (but was vegetarian already) - and the food options were so surprising. Crazy also to think that in a place that promotes health- the foods you are getting fed can be so nutritionally lacking ! - curious what the vegan/veg options are for these Korean quarantines

[@pheatrix8272]

Last time I went to a hospital in my hometown the food was really good but whatever I guess things are always different

[@sschweg08]

Try having celiac disease and having to eat gluten free hospital food. Its so bad and unappetizing. But I agree. What Mikey got looks incredible.

[@jessicabarela153]

when i was in the hospital.. i was amaze when i hve to choose between 2 proteins and it doesnt dissapoints!!! dessert: creme brulle my friend😂 yes not jello thingy.. thats why when ik im gonna confined my self in hospital.. ik imma enjoy my stay😂😂😂 (im from cyprus)

[@ricaivory6571]

If you don't have any diet restrictions, the food is actually pretty OK. However, any diet restrictions and the food is very disgusting.

[@al3x801]

I love the reason why you're back in Korea. Definitely take time to take care of your mental health. Great advice for everyone, including myself.

[@madeinbusanjkjm]

Man I love your life. I wish I could just drop everything and go to a different country and eat delicious foods and explore. Next best thing, I can live vicariously through you in these coming weeks. I can't wait for more food vlogs from Korea ❤️

[@jkstudyroom]

Nicely stated. I think that's the reason why we also subscribe to these type of shows.

[@Hikafujo]

Wow, I love your channel

[@chinnjk]

I miss food in korea 😭 Especially the street food. I wish we had more food scene like that in the Usa

[@jakel3812]

definitely agree. This is my dream life but having a 9-5 job every day doesn't allow me to do this. Hopefully one day...

[@lhannis1]

@@chinnjk I was telling my mom this. I lived in England for 4 years, and I miss their markets. Being able to eat fish that was swimming that morning was my dream. I could get a variety of fresh veggies year around. It was wonderful

[@D-me-dream-smp]

This quarantine video was really informative and a great insight into the down to earth person Mike is. He didn’t try to make it seem dramatic or glamorous just a normal fellow. No doubt it was challenging but he tried to focus on the positive side. Thanks for sharing your story about your anxiety.

[@rturney6376]

Great 👍 post

[@VannieEats]

This is probably the longest Mikey has gone not eating chili oil 😂

[@simonpeter92]

im sure he has some small reserves available

[@iscratchmybutt]

he's gonna have withdrawals. gotta make a trip to chinatown ASAP

[@kazekai8]

The shakes from the withdraw lol

[@arashm8035]

No wonder his mental health is going down

[@elvasands2629]

😁😂😀 lollollol. I suppose he'll make up for it later.

[@ruecooks2]

The best thing I got from this is your amazing positive attitude. It almost seem like they were throwing everything at you that might dampen the spirit. Clearly shows nothing can ruin your day...not even Broccoli. Nicely done Mike.

[@FDBSHAE]

Alternative title: Quarantining in Korea causes man to confront his long time enemy; Broccoli.

[@bandotaku]

I feel him. I hate broccoli too! Even as an adult that has expanded many of my veggie options, broccoli can go jump off a cliff, lol.

[@JasonTodd-xt5yu]

........broccoli is pretty tasty if you know how to cook it if you cant try search for capcay recipe because thats the best broccoli that you will ever taste in your life

[@yeknom626]

@@bandotaku nah boiled brocolli is great.

[@bandotaku]

@@yeknom626 Ewww...

[@bandotaku]

@2freeIvX Brussel sprouts I don't mind, since they are just mini cabbages, and it depends on the bean for me, but yeah no broccoli if I can avoid it.

[@syrelilac]

he looks so kind. i love watching his videos. they’re so relaxing and they feel safe

[@rturney6376]

No drama 😊🎉❤

[@lngun]

I've heard that korean canned tuna is in a class of its own. There's stories about how if you gave people the choice of instant noodles or canned tuna nearly everyone would take the tuna. Nice to see that the stories are actually true!

[@kfx3907]

Korean here and it is true 😂😂 I love my Korean canned tuna!!

[@OhSoTiredMan]

Korean canned tuna really does go well with rice and bread It made my tuna sandwich taste even better

[@drobgyn5615]

Lol there's stories? Vast tales of how people like tuna? 🤣

[@charlesr.8159]

This makes me want to buy some

[@XpiR3d]

total overexaggeration IMO. the nonflavored tuna (same brand he ordered) tastes exactly the same as it does the US tuna cans. have not tried the flavored ones tho.

[@Knightcommander69]

Look after yourself Mikey. Korea is an absolute wonderful country. The people, the food, the atmosphere will heal you.

[@jkstudyroom]

Dont forget the traditions, hospitality, warmth of its citizens, the ambience, high tech, "land of the morning calm" and so so much more. I'm sure Mikey will find rejuvenation and his Seoul!

[@Chopsticks-ef4il]

and people aren’t as stupid. I wish I could go to korea tho I’d love to visit my grandparents and cousins

[@toko25]

"Take care of yourself." So important and it warms my heart to see you doing exactly that. Your videos are a much needed escape in these strange times but I love that you took a moment to address the mental health elephant in the room. I don't know about anyone else but that made me feel like this channel is more than just a vlog, it's like family or a support group. Take care my friend and enjoy your time on vacation!

[@GemCandy]

When he was running in his hotel room and there was a knock on the door, I thought he was getting a noise complaint from the people in the hotel room below him XD

[@limakaranur4053]

The fact that Mike couldn't remember eating his lunch🤣😂

[@ahtingloves]

basically us during lockdown

[@shlee5553]

It should help you to know that the whole of Korea has around 100 or less new cases every day. Among 50 million people

[@bananya6020]

@@CM1984 none of the countries even measure it the same way anyways

[@thaoandrew128610]

Wow my city itself has way more than that in every day.

[@bananya6020]

@@thaoandrew128610 my city has 10x more lmao

[@williamlambert5610]

Korean food is so good, even the quarantine version is better than regular food from elsewhere. I need to go to Korea right now!

[@der23]

I recently started a job where the owner is Korean and she’s constantly feeding us home made food. It makes me so happy xD

[@williamlambert5610]

@@der23 Dude, you just hit the jackpot. I wish I had a Korean lady too who would feed me Korean food every day! I'd die a very happy man 🤩 I guess I know what I'm asking Santa for Christmas this year haha.

[@der23]

@@williamlambert5610 bruh i cant even begin to explain how worth it it is xD and she loves making it spicy so its a major plus! Plus i get home made kimchi to go with the meals 👌👌👌👌

[@mariadoromal549]

I actually feel envious

[@kek6341]

Korean food is pretty average compared to their neighbours and even some of SEA.

[@jessilessenberry703]

this is one of the best explanation I've heard of how COVID has mentally affected me. Granted, I've always struggled with anxiety, the whole lump in your throat thing that he talked about was so relatable. Glad to know its not just me

[@Foxwolf10]

The delivery guy must be thinking “does this guy wait at the door for me” 😂😂😂

[@posrendelkan4711]

St

[@jonaho7133]

Hahaha that's pretty funny

[@beatricegilbert3759]

Lol

[@greyeaglem]

Mikey gets out of quarantine. Next day's headline: Starving Man Eats Every Bite of Food in South Korea.

[@kfx3907]

🤗🤗

[@pri2108]

LMAAAOOO

[@onigutza]

😂😂😂😂

[@theviewer102]

Lmfao

[@UXtatic]

😂😂😂

[@LednacekZ]

Great to hear about your mental health. It is really important to talk about it during this crisis.

[@sharonjohnston4806]

I love your positive attitude. You’re making the best of a fourteen-day quarantine. Not everyone could do that. 💕

[@D-me-dream-smp]

Yep he’s keeping it real - not trying to make it overly dramatic or glamorous.

[@andreab265]

What a unique experience. This video is one of your best.

[@swati322]

Agreed

[@nerdalert2782]

Chill bro

[@fhd588]

Sounds like you haven’t watched his other videos

[@xinkailin2288]

agree

[@andreab265]

I've received a couple of really weird replies, so in case it's not clear, I truly think it was a fantastic video and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@pink.penguin]

When Mike bit into the donut and giggled .. absolutely delightful ... Also , Holy crap did he actually eat broccoli ?? Korea broke him.

[@yesitsme2053]

Desperate times my friend... desperate times 🤣

[@D-me-dream-smp]

It only took how many days of isolation?

[@reighngold]

I watched you quarantine and as a mom whose working from home and doing virtual schooling, it looked amazing and I thought I might just go to Korea. Then I realized I'd have to quarantine with my family and I got anxiety.

[@DavidJust99]

I'm Korean living in Brazil, watching last 7 min of the video made me homesick. Honestly, right now Korea must be one of the best place to be in...

[@saviorpoo555]

HOLY COW, HE ATE BROCCOLI, did not expect that.

[@SWITHCentral]

Biggest shock of 2020.

[@nimagooy762]

When you thought 2020 can't get any wilder.

[@caketropolis]

Proof that these are truly desperate times

[@MikeyChenX]

the best way to know your enemy, is to EAT your enemy

[@muhammadammarhaziq2998]

EMERGENCY MEETING!!

[@Juhsga]

I was fortunate enough to live in Korea for about a year and it was one of the best places I have ever visited. I never felt in danger and everyone was super kind. The best country in Asia. I've been to China and Thailand and Korea is great. The weather in Seoul area isn't always great but the people make up for it. Anyone in Korea hiring American professionals in the aviation sector? I'll love to come over there to work and live!

[@seanbolin7963]

Thanks for being so open about your anxiety. It's a great relief to know we're not alone in our worries. Have a great mental health break and enjoy South Korea!

[@GoodLifeIncLLL]

You aren't alone people think I'm insane with the precautions I take.

[@katherinewren9906]

Just randomly found this guy tonight, this is the second video I've watched. He's fantastic, no notes. Love him.

[@31grizzbabe]

Thanks for being open and honest about the anxiety you've been experiencing. I was nodding emphatically the entire time you were speaking on it. You are not alone.

[@Glitterqueen08]

You are such a ray of sunshine!!!

[@l.u.rehuher3714]

@@Glitterqueen08 He looks like Jacky Chan

[@marikreserva1695]

Mikey, thanks for being so open with us in this video. I'm not an anxious person either, but I've been through so much emotion during the quarentine that I couldn't recognize myself. It was hard and it still is, but after watching your video, I realised that I'm not alone. Thank you!

[@jonatana.4540]

Appreciating things in 2020: "It's so nice to have air!"

[@woolfel]

the US is totally screwing up covid19 management. You're much safer in south korea, plus awesome food. if only people in our country would take things serious instead of acting selfish.

[@JoeMama-cu6qm]

@chking7 bruh ur saying stop all covid rules and everything will be ok ? Didn’t the us hit like 1 million cases on its own ? And ur saying just stop covid rules ? Come on

[@woooweee]

​@@JoeMama-cu6qm you can't have covid rules when one side wants open borders. 1 million cases and very very low mortality makes the situation absurd, go look up what the mortality rate is for someone like mikey, not only is he young, but he's fit, its basically zero, yet he's scared out of his mind, that is your brain on CNN. Is he afraid he'll leave children without a father? oh wait he has no children, the fear of frivolous people is incredible.

[@spaghetti2777]

@@woooweee You're quite ignorant. Mikey is being cautious because he wants to set a good example and because he does not want to infect anyone, Mikey himself may not be at risk, but he's not selfish enough to put others at risk. Additionally him getting infected would mean that he'd be unable to travel. Please educate yourself and consider an idea from multiple views before insulting anyone. You only identify yourself as a fool by doing so.

[@jaekoh1514]

@@woooweee lol, it is exactly your way of thinking is the reason why mikey is in South Korea.

[@kozumekenma9157]

@chking7 i mean the covid cases aren't as bad in korea and for example in March korea didn't have quarintine(they still don't) but when corona broke out no one went out even tho they could.. korea has a lot of freedom and the people are carefull on their own. And if the six feet thing was the only thing that's important than i think corona cases should've gone down by now in america

[@softsvthours_6204]

mikey im glad that you're taking a 'break' or 'vacation', it's really a struggle for you're health and im happy you're taking care of yourself. best of luck!

[@jenniferwillis2611]

I applaud your courage Mike. I've been watching you for years but finally got up the nerve to comment. Your strength and courage will guide u through all this crap and I'm very grateful to u to see the world through your eyes. The U.S. is completely out of control and I am scared. Everytime you post a video I know I can escape just for a little bit.🙏💕😍🥰

[@Sun_Set]

He almost cried saying "KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN " and that really hit hard .🍗 🐔

[@hoorbanoarif3792]

I felt so bad because there was just one piece! But I guess it’s better than nothing!! 😂

[@Sun_Set]

@@hoorbanoarif3792 yep lol

[@A.Wyvern95]

Thank you for taking this seriously. I have anxiety about it as well and see so many people here in America just refuse to care. The beginning of this year I got a virus that damaged my lungs. Because of Covid the hospital couldn’t treat the asthma complications I developed and I spent days struggling to breathe. I’m frightened of what would happen if I get Covid.

[@amandacazares82]

Hope you are feeling better

[@anna7465]

He had no choice. The SK government is on point and requires this of everyone entering the country.

[@robinlillian9471]

If it hadn't been Covid, it would have been something else. The only people who have to worry are the ones with damaged immune systems, and that's unfortunately you. If your immune system is bad enough, the common cold can kill you, too. It's the immune damaged people who should isolate themselves from society instead of trying to quarantine the world indefinitely, because there's no way to stop every virus and infectious disease out there. Of course, you could try Thymus and Lactoferrin for your immune system, and a combination of food grade aloe vera juice, Borage oil capsules, and Boswellia capsules to improve your asthma, but I doubt you will. They have little to no side effects in the recommended dosage and are relatively cheap, but probably you prefer to give both your bank account and your life to increase Big Pharma's profits and promote Left wing politics. (So odd that the socialist Left all of the sudden trusts corporations with their bribes to politicians implicitly.) If that doesn't work, something else might. Where there's a will, there's a way, but first you have to have the will.

[@SharingWhat]

We got Covid last year at this time in America. We went to the ER and the doctor was mad as hell that we were there. They would not help us at all. We called clinic after clinic and no one would help us. Found a clinic with a doctor who had already had Covid who would see us. My husband had Covid Pneumonia, and other things. The doctor was surprised he was not in the hospital. He was sweating like someone was pouring buckets of water on the bed every day. I had bronchitis. We thought we were going to die alone at home. He was going off the road a bit here and there on the way to the ER and when we went to the clinic. It was terrifying. Then I waited the 3 months and got the first vaccine and had a bad reaction to it.

[@louverousse9023]

@@SharingWhat Hope you both got over it well and don't have too many sequels . take care !

[@themomwiththethroattattoo4525]

The moment you realize that people would rather be homeless in Korea than stay at their home in America. I am with you Mike!

[@racheljestice1544]

Be nice if you’d leave then so people like you stop putting Korea in America!

[@themomwiththethroattattoo4525]

@@racheljestice1544 What are you talking about? I’m American. Lmao

[@sirdickkickerthefirst9611]

@@racheljestice1544 be nice if you stop being racist.

[@racheljestice1544]

@@sirdickkickerthefirst9611 Really!! The race card😅 that’s all you can come up with! Pitiful🥴

[@sirdickkickerthefirst9611]

@@racheljestice1544 Mate, you said "Stop putting Korea in America". I'm normally not one to call people racist, but that is quite blatantly racist.

[@Extra-Salt]

Spends years trying to convince us that he isn’t Jackie Chan then comes out with this video

[@travelingrainbow604]

That's what I thought

[@nickarry_2392]

Same here!!!

[@chanel_whyte]

Frl

[@fightme4136]

Yea kinda sus ngl

[@ChuareTheone]

😂😂

[@carlvincent12]

You know 2020 has been a rough year when even Mikey has to eat broccoli to survive

[@myminerva91]

I really appreciate you talking about your mental struggles during these trying times, Mikey! As a person with high anxiety levels even on good days, I can definitely relate to it on a personal level. Let's all stay strong folks xo

[@ericchoi1610]

I really liked the fact that he was being honest about this mental health and advocating

[@Sarahcatluther]

2020 is so so strange it’s really like a bad movie. it’s interesting but so mind boggling things got like this. thank you for documenting your quarantine there! always putting out the best content. stay safe and enjoy your travels!!!

[@wendyseah7854]

Drop by Singapore again if and when the entry permit is relaxed to allow American tourists. Our local hawkers need your support :)

[@Snowy_Stupid]

If you tell me a Singaporean snack I must try. I’ll take up on your offer

[@imjcxx5541]

hahahahahaahaha....can't agree more . very true. he can start his morning bf from east coast area and dinner ends at the west coast.

[@funkychicken2119]

When my 2021 Singapore and Malaysia trip comes around, I’ll be spending all my money with local business. Vaccine, I need you now!

[@Jooho-b5h]

Mike said the food variety was lacking yet i was forced to eat only sandwiches for my 14 day quarantine lmao

[@backup6794]

I relate so much with you, my stress level is never decrease from back in march and now everyone become even relaxed when things actually got worse

[@evelynh2436]

this is what Asian countries have been doing. can you imagine if US N Europe imposed this strict quarantine policies and contact tracing since the begining?

[@Thu_Vu]

Some European countries actually impose a strict 14 day quarantine with contact tracing.

[@secretdiaryofafoodie]

Australia does this too. The only cases we have now are those in the mandatory hotel quarantine

[@Kittikee10]

@@secretdiaryofafoodie really? That's awesome

[@nemaminika]

In South Korea at least, we've never had a complete lockdown like in Europe -- I believe it only crashes the economy and at least everyone around me is against the idea of strict quarantine. But we have different stages of prevention measures, albeit it gets quite confusing sometimes. I think what really helped us avoid the worst is that the government maximized the use of technology and eventually allowed the track-and-treat method to work properly.

[@cecejagger4527]

In Europe,especially in Austria, a lot of people now are against disclosing their information via app and everything plus saying the government is hiding something More and more people now are protesting too against the lockdowns I really admire SK and how they handled it from the beginning

[@kianam4150]

I love how he was watching "Go Go Squid" in the background while doing his run. Haha. I'm moving to Japan on January 20th 2021 and I will be in Quarantine in Tokyo . Mike mentioning to bring a better bath towel, I definitely got up and put one in my suitcase lol. Though, I know Japan is different from South Korea, I don't have much reference for what a Japan quarantine will be like.

[@faureamour]

I'm so happy for you to get to a place where you can have some peace of mind, and for the sorta strange but necessary vacation in the quarantine room. Thanks for letting us all in and filming it. You didn't have to, but I appreciate getting to see your experiences. Take it easy!

[@Erica0200]

The egg is not boiled, it's baked. I can not eat thoes boxes meals everyday. Welcome and Enjoy real foods in Korea. The food would give you inner peace.

[@charleswreichenbach3275]

The man eats like a NFL line backer and then acts shocked that a normal sized meal does not fill him lol

[@littledikkins2]

Those meals would be more than enough for me.

[@littledikkins2]

@THAI FOOD Which is why I either get something I can reheat or eat cold, most meals are about twice my eating capacity.

[@charleswreichenbach3275]

@THAI FOOD The portion of the meal has nothing to do with it. This is a man that sits down and eats $40+ in food from 7/11 in a single mean. Of course a normal meal is not going to be filling for him.

[@hrock8081]

I've been watching a lot of these Quarantine videos just to see what they eat. LOL You were actually lucky to get a microwave. Everyone actually seem to enjoy their time there, I guess it's a nice break. Also, Ottogi Tuna IS wayyyy better than Starkist. They also sell it at Korean markets here in the US, in different flavors.

[@pom3222]

I think the quarantine food is good and I actually like that the portions are not that big, as people need to stay in the room for two weeks and not everyone exercises, so it's good to control how much you eat! If you're hungry, you can order more food yourself anyway like Mikey did.

[@hrock8081]

@@pom3222 Sounds ideal to me - hanging out for two weeks, having food bought to me. I don't have to cook or wash dishes!

[@WingmanXTwice]

I like how you give very honest review on the quarantine food and also how you support that aunty.. usually people will go for stall that have many people because it show that their food is delicious...big respect 🦊🦊

[@wheelchairby284]

I went through something very similar to you, regarding living and travel. I'm a writer, and I moved to Ireland in June of 2019. I was supposed to go home within a year, but COVID hit 3 months before my departure date. I've been through 3 lockdowns, and had my permission extended 5 times. Occasionally I'd be given a brief window to return back to the United States, but comparing the COVID situation back home to Ireland - and looking at some of the news back home - I thought that it was the best choice to stay away for now. Glad to see that you got through it!

[@Julievonne]

Take care Mikey! The mental health struggle is real right now for sure. I hope this trip is exactly what u need😊

[@jax4652]

The difference that tuna made is amazing... he's suddenly more chipper again.

[@jaehaspels9607]

You can tell, he's just hungry. He seemed to like all of the food during quarantine. You can also tell he adapted to being isolated. He thought that cutlet was huge. I was LOL.

[@maggiecu3657]

Your message about prioritizing your mental health will help a lot of people. Thanks for being so honest. Be safe and be kind to yourself.

[@Estenberg]

This is a very interesting and personal video diary of a quarantine in a foreign country. I love Korean food - and it is very cool to see it in such a state, almost like refugee camp rations or train food (although I'll be train food in Korea is better). I look forward to seeing the next video in the timeline. Thanks Mikey.

[@ksohee6910]

i recommend 'naver map' or 'kakao map' instead of google map while in korea. this google's korean map is not accurate much because of the korean policy things.

[@KatieMai]

idk why this quarantine meal video is so much more exciting like WHAT CAN IT BE O.O A MYSTERY !!

[@RegienneZamora]

Hi Katie! Love your studio vlogs! :D

[@Amanda-cv7vn]

It's like the quarantine meals are so low so you get out and extremely enjoy actual meals

[@drkikimama1]

Lol mikey's definitely on a Diet compared to how much he usually eats

[@HangukHapa]

When the quarantine food is better than your everyday living food 😅😭

[@Lammington2]

It's really easy to forget from here in New Zealand that the fear for so many people is so intense.

[@mfanwelikeit3760]

Same here in qld Australia. We are so incredibly fortunate.

[@RaeLynn62]

Shows on Netflix I recommend: - Itaewon Class - Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol - Reply 1994, 1987, and more

[@janaethegoddessnae5156]

Umm dont know if youll respond but can you kinda tell me what Itewon class is about,without any spoilers. I'm one episode one.

[@RaeLynn62]

@@janaethegoddessnae5156 Heyyyyy Ok so basically this guy runs a restaurant and has competition against this older man and it leads to a lot of things. This girl comes to help and yeah it’s kind of a lot and I don’t want to spoil it 😂 also I don't know exactly what to say it is, it's just really good

[@bibianaguadalupeislasherre9880]

I saw "Reply 1994" it was amazing.

[@jeremylah8536]

Omg i remember korean yogurt and me and my brother eating like 10 packets of while watching moving trucks which are awesome

[@arenyohanes]

4:16 ok you can’t lie now theres no way you’re not Jackie Chan

[@yahirhernandez4834]

😅🤦‍♂️😂damn you had to expose him😂

[@arenyohanes]

@@yahirhernandez4834 😂😂

[@amandasnyder4687]

My mental health has been deteriorating considerably too this year. I'm glad you were able to get out and I hope it helps your mental health.

[@leolldankology]

May the force be with you. 🖖

[@franklinlewis6829]

I pray that the most High God heals your mind and regulates your spirit and remember to speak positive at all times Reapeat these words... I am blessed... I am beautiful.. I am worthy of life and living... I am healed... I am strong... I am a child Of the creator and wonderfully made in his image....

[@raguram9343]

Hope you get through this 🙏

[@rionthemagnificent2971]

watching you eat those quarantine meals brought back memories when i was in a psych ward.. *shivers* but your food looks a lot better than what i had in the psych ward. Lot of negative memories at that place lol. but at least you could order out.. i downed a 12 pk of coke after leaving my stay at the ward alongside a pizza.

[@outdatedmemories]

Same for me!!! And the tiny room + those towels 😭

[@outdatedmemories]

@Manisha Sinhababu yeah media portrayal is veryyyy different from reality. At least in the U.S. for adolescents. I can't speak for everybody but when I was a kid going in and out of mental hospitals (in two different states) they were all awful. the doctors where I was at were basically trying to drug everyone up, and most times I couldn't go outside. if I did, it was a small courtyard. unfortunately the way these places were structured, they made things for me far worse in the end. they would use punishment, tranquilizers and restraints to get people to behave. it was a pretty traumatizing experience for me. I wish it was like the K-dramas :/

[@emreee013]

Im so happy your back in korea, always some great content when you’re there.

[@AidaBBBBB]

Thanks for talking about Covid anxiety and how tough it’s been here in the US.

[@mightymodder1178]

I still remember when he had a information channel, not sure if its this channel but he changed his content or if this is a new one, but ether way I've been a subscriber for many many years

[@MoNehNeh17]

yeah he has or had about 3-4 channels

[@iCindiline]

Idk why I like these quarantine videos so much

[@jfollas698]

I was only going to watch 5 minutes of this but glad I watched the whole thing. This recording felt epic and unique. Thanks Mike. Take care!

[@athickie]

When you said you were looking around for an hour for your lunch that you forgot you ate lmfao omg I cant 😂🤣

[@alineangela5127]

Dont throw those packets like that.

[@D-me-dream-smp]

He’s so down to earth and normal.

[@athickie]

@@D-me-dream-smp LOL right love him

[@travelingkim]

YAY FREEDOM!!! If you do decide to go hiking, I highly suggest Ulsan Bawi in Seoraksan National Park . I went last year and it was gorgeous. It's about an hour bus ride to the city Sokcho and then from the bus terminal I just took a taxi to the park. If you do go, I highly suggest going on a weekday because it get's packed during the weekend with everyone trying to see the fall leaves. There is also a cable car at the national park going to one of the other peaks :)

[@Zeronote13]

This man actually ran inside his hotel room, that’s dedication

[@azj2243]

Wow amazing, even in Quarantine, you are dedicated to your workouts and work with the space you have. That's awesome. What a role model!

[@heatherdiers1857]

Right?! Running for 45 minutes back and forth in a hotel room?!?! That’s dedication

[@kimberley1943]

"They all met serendipitly.... serendipitous-ly..... THEY MET BY CHANCE" 😹

[@JeremyPulumbarit]

We all know really why he's in Seoul. He's filming a movie... Can't fool us, Jackie Chan.

[@sassywolf1]

😂😂😂

[@ebayseller6040]

you mean jakie chen

[@MilkByCow]

Dude, Mikey’s been clear about how he doesn’t support Jackie Chan. Maybe show a little more respect, yeah?

[@JeremyPulumbarit]

@@MilkByCow my bad, I didn't know

[@tiki_riot]

@@MilkByCow what did Jackie chan do?

[@irisyeo07]

Hi Mike, thanks for your sharing about your mental health situation... really appreciate it. I’ve been following you for a while now, always see you so energetic and descriptive in your food adventures so I never really expected you to share about your own mental health state. This whole covid thing has been tough on everyone, some even more. Didn’t expect my own mental health to be that affected but now standing at end of March 2022, I begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Hoping to be able to travel to Korea and Japan soon… I also miss Europe so much. Greetings from sunny Singapore! Hope you can come back to Singapore soon to film lots of food videos! 💪🏼💪🏼😂😂🥰

[@Dragonssire]

You should try and find the “ future neighbors “ a couple Korean youtubers, / facebook content creators who are from Korea , l bet you would hit it off and they might be able to show you some sites you have missed.

[@jkstudyroom]

I really like watching the Englishman! He is the unofficial ambassador for Korea!

[@ezura4760]

Also Aaron and Claire!

[@boringjakeee]

Damn you living my dream life, living alone with no one bothering you plus living in south korea itself

[@ashliedean85]

So wish it was taken more seriously here.... I’m constantly scared. And not because I’m not cautious, but because others aren’t.. Hi Mike!!! Loved your video with your parents! I wrote on that too! I was crying! So beautiful! Stay safe! ❤️

[@MikeyChenX]

you too! all the best

[@xHolyBeauty]

I totally agree! Its a shame. Smh

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

@@xHolyBeauty u cute

[@xHolyBeauty]

@@quanbrooklynkid7776 😝 thank you

[@Tea-Spin]

@Dawg Nation your life must be nice

[@harimsh]

Mike is like all of us. He wants his Korean series with some English subtitles.

[@Sweetpixels01]

Enjoy your safe break, as numbers rise again in Canada I'm thinking 14 days quarantine is certainly worth some peace of mind.

[@geno5360]

They fed you good despite being in a bad situation like that. Protein heavy meals and lots of veggies and well flavored. Folks quarantined in the US or UK ain't getting that!

[@SherioCheers]

quarantine in US? LOL

[@michaelguerrero3684]

Very good how South Korea is doing. Good food on 14 day quarantine.

[@skkeech]

@@SherioCheers That's what I was thinking. A lot of the US is "open for business" now...and the virus is getting worse.

[@geno5360]

@@skkeech Unfortunately true. I can't reasonably dispute that.

[@jennifercastleberry5478]

I wonder if this is how folks in the army feel, just in the sense of: "Let's open the MRE and see what I got fed today."

[@bananya6020]

more like "this food is super demoralizing"

[@pandypie1]

Sometimes they can look through them and pick out one they don't think is completely disgusting (husband is army lol)

[@lunapositivevibrationlocs]

Im in the middle of a depression episode and watching this all i can think is how are you so optimistic and willing to exercise...

[@czarhavoc312]

Happiness starts from within and self-love, good habits breed a good life