BEST & WORST Trader Joe's CHINESE FOOD Taste Test! Thai Noodles, Korean Pancake

[@everythingisaboutOK]

You know the best compliment Mike can give is “no hot oil needed”

[@patobantan420]

He probably puts hot oil on pancakes

[@jeniyataylor4763]

@@patobantan420 😂 probably

[@snoopbob2834]

"If you serve this to me at a restaurant, i wont question you" is the one

[@mser3232]

Facts

[@kalonagirl]

@@snoopbob2834 qW21

[@adrienwang98]

This should be called “Mike improves frozen Asian food with hot oil”

[@Bible_Story]

so true :>

[@lisahuang9557]

No it is

[@22.7a5]

Facts

[@WhitneyLaurent]

🥵

[@CurlyLocksBeauty94]

77777777777777777

[@jl1741]

You’re such a nice, down-to-earth person with actual good content. KZbin really needs people like you instead of those creating viral content full of stupidity, immaturity and expletives to gain followers and views. Thank you Mike ❤️

[@tomleong3713]

Did you know that Bruce Lee had a "Vegetarian" brother. He's Broco Lee.

[@cq7499]

Lol. This is so funny

[@mostlyh2o233]

Tom Leong Bahahahaahaha!

[@mariooanggaraa9909]

HAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@alondraalvarez6066]

Good one 🤣

[@jeongbalsancat]

this is GOLD lol

[@emmTemm]

It's baffling how someone can be so selfless in this day and age. I appreciate the message you send out to folks and the influence you have over people. I think it's awesome that you're using your platform for good. I wish you personal and professional success and happiness. Keep those dad jokes coming!

[@annekemp9992]

I died when he said the Korean range should be called “Trader Joe Oppa” hahaha

[@ChicagoTurtle1]

Of the things you showed, the scallion pancakes and teriyaki chicken are my picks. I’ve purchased them so many times. I use a sauté pan for the scallion pancake and the microwave for the chicken. The teriyaki chicken actually tastes great even without the sauce.

[@dannyocean4612]

If u like veggies get one of their stir fry veggies or cauliflower brocoli veggie pack. Put veggies and chicken terriiyaki with sauce pack in a pan cover with a few tablespoons of water let it steam and cook. Really good stuff, eat it with a bit of siracha game changer.

[@fuzzball4258]

I use a sauté pan as well. No matter where I’ve bought scallion pancakes they are always greasy I’ve even bought it in Asian grocery store.

[@oliverguss7504]

trader joe's has THE BEST indian food, the paratha is to die for as well as the channa masala, palak paneer, and chiken tikka.

[@zell8957]

Mikey: It is a bit oily Also Mikey: puts hot oil*

[@dylanwtn5634]

Hot oil hits different

[@aileen8492]

I was thinking the same but hot oil contains lot of spices than normal oil so i can understand 😂

[@c.l.6379]

LMAOO

[@chefv1king]

As someone who uses his hot oil only at a reduced heat level.. This is entirely accurate, and delicious!

[@michaelp.nguyen7872]

His dipping oil is very different than “oily” food. Oily food is hard to eat

[@vilvile]

That message from the small restaurant owner is really heart warming. Thank you for what you are doing for our town.

[@Amy-Bo-Bamy]

"No hot oil required." 👀 I almost fell off my chair lol.

[@TylerLL2112]

Certainly a Top 10 anime plot twist.

[@kaceybetley2471]

I had to pause and rewind. Never heard him say that before!!!

[@hollyh7924]

Mike I didn’t see the ending when I watched before, WOW you are so amazing! Actually going out and speaking up for innocent peoples whose livelihoods were destroyed. That is beyond words. So many people are so full of it and encouraging awful behavior, it makes me so happy to see someone like you doing such a generous thing. Tell your parents that no matter how much you made them anxious back in your wanna be ninja days - you turned out great and they raised a wonderful son. You will be a great dad too. I’ve watched you for so long, I can say that with conviction, plus you already have the head start on dad jokes! 🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@ns6271]

Mike’s solution to everything: just dip it in hot sauce Michelin chefs: 🤯

[@ns6271]

Judy Imohi maybe 😂. You are right but. When you mix hot oil with other substances it becomes a sauce :)

[@kentchin2249]

He's from Xian...they like spicy food...

[@rebeccakwong7173]

My mom would be cringing at the use of hot oil on everything. Saying that it’ll overpower the delicate tastes of certain other condiments or foods.

[@tuyetvyinh5449]

If Trader Joe’s carries frozen Vietnamese food I’m sure Trader Nguyen is the one making them

[@Jean2235177]

Tuyết Vy Đinh 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@theresag1969]

Too funny.

[@fluffypocky]

Lmaooo

[@joeyGalileoHotto]

Trader Joe's has frozen microwavable pho, and it was the worst frozen meal I've ever had.

[@kamkam2864]

😅😂

[@yuriehong7043]

MIKEY PLS TRY ALL OF THE TRADER JOE'S FROZEN INDIAN FOODS!! Rate the chicken Tikka Masala

[@yhrox123]

YASSSS PLSSS

[@shadows_graveyard7205]

YASSSSS PLZZZZ

[@shadows_graveyard7205]

Plzzz Mikey

[@tomiw8272]

Aloo Chaat!!!!

[@luked4043]

The chicken tikka is amazing!

[@chiara9369]

I laughed so hard when mikey picked the vegetables spring roll, sighing, put em back and picked the chicken one 😭😭😭😂😂

[@stephlovesblue]

wow I just came home from Trader Joe's and debated if I should get the Kung Pao chicken but didn't. I wish I saw this earlier 😕

[@gregoryruotolo7061]

I've been working for TJ's well over a decade. They've always done well by me, but never so more than now. Wage increases, increased discount for purchases, paid days off for symptoms, etcetera. They're not just providing quality products. It's an employer that has your back through thick and thin. I'm glad you appreciate the frozen options. Perhaps you might survey other sections? We regularly have new and exciting offers in most departments.

[@sandeshsaru7428]

Mike: "No Hot Oil Required" Me: *pikachu shocked face meme*

[@kaleb759]

You mean hot oil ?

[@sandeshsaru7428]

@@kaleb759 you are right! thank you for the correction!

[@kaleb759]

@@sandeshsaru7428 No problem mate

[@CamilleLMacLean]

The scallion pancakes are amazing. Cook them from frozen without oil in preheated non-stick pan. I blot w paper towel too. They're great with a lightly fried egg on top. I've been addicted to them for a few years.

[@elizabethscott854]

Lesson of the day: we need Mickey's hot oil.

[@masteromar3265]

I would pay good money for his hot oil

[@fuffy442]

@@masteromar3265 No need. It's easy as piss to make. Once you do it for the first time you'll see how simple it is.

[@benjaminli188]

Who's Mickey? Jk yeah we need his hot oil

[@rjabella2190]

He has videos on how to make it. Super easy and awesome

[@sandrakwon173]

He had a hot oil recipe video while back....

[@nicoler.8581]

That's awesome that you're trying to support small businesses! My husband runs a small business in our town and thankfully we've been able to keep it going through this crazy year so far, but I know others haven't been as lucky. It always makes me happy when I see KZbinrs use their platform to support and encourage small businesses so thank you!

[@sojansetly6810]

I was dying laughing at the ‘piquant’ bit😂

[@brilliantbutblue]

I got the giggles but then couldnt stop when he went on to see how it was meant to be pronounced.... the kicker was when he said "Trader Joes went all Harvard on me" 😂

[@buddivagreen4784]

I was too lol

[@Keyk33per]

I'm in tears 😂

[@BinniesDwaekki143]

So glad I stumbled upon this channel! You're helping so many people through these strange times.

[@islandgirl33]

When Mikey Chen gives his seal of approval on frozen Asian food products, you know you have to rush out and get some!

[@marissariley7319]

Was just thinking this! I hate most frozen Asian-inspired foods so I’m excited to see some he likes!

[@swangp5458]

Can confirm, the kung pao chicken was great

[@Slimcognito858]

Mikey you are the man! Thank you for being supportive of small businesses and being so generous with your platform! I love your videos so much!

[@jessicalopez5199]

You have a heart of gold Mike! 😭 We need more people like you

[@valeriejack4483]

The orange chicken has been their #1 selling item for so many years now.

[@benjaminli188]

Mikey: goes into the store and buys ice cream first My mom: *You weren't supposed to do that.*

[@akong331]

Yes. Frozen stuff last. Lol

[@benjaminli188]

@@akong331 exactly. Mikey has broken the #1 rule of grocery shopping.

[@VitoPHutamabestyoutuber]

Lmao so true

[@buffya8012]

Always get the ice cream last...and then forget to go back to that aisle before checkout and just get home and go “damn it I forgot the ice cream!”....literally me every time

[@MikeyChenX]

but what if I forget it later?

[@kaiser4173]

broccoli is literally one of the best vegetables, the western version is able to absorb so much sauce in it, it just just amazing when complimented with saucy dishes

[@ericathj]

Mike, I'd love to see what you eat on days when you're not filming✌🏼

[@rayax2805]

Me too!!

[@journeyofanequestrian1728]

Me too!

[@TEEZS10]

then he would be filming lol 😆

[@JarodMoonchild1975]

@@TEEZS10 r/TechnicallyTheTruth 😂😂😂

[@TEEZS10]

John L okie

[@ninilafara3293]

"Sorry, all you piquant-word knowers!" This video is one of the most amusing you did later. Thoroughly enjoyable. Also, trivia: I think "piquant" is an acquired French word. As you found out, it means spicy. Hot tip for when you come back to Italy: in Italian the same word would be "piccante". It sounds like a term you would be glad to know when choosing food.

[@flowers-fq6hp]

Yep! picante in spanish means spicy

[@jeffreydre9454]

In the Netherlands we say “Pikant”

[@pattyk101]

Also, it's pronounced "pee- kaunt"

[@ReadObituaries]

I was about to say “I know the word piccante” but it make sense since it’s also a hispanic word. From what I can tell, we use the Spanish version most

[@kate-ne]

Omg I kept thinking I was going crazy and he was just trying to say "picante". Latin languages for ya 😂

[@s0l0poly71]

I’ve said this before, but next time when you come to Japan and if you have a decent kitchen, I really want you to try frozen foods here, even the ones you can buy in convenience stores. They aren’t anywhere near to authentic, but I think the quality is simply mind blowing.

[@faureamour]

I love your videos. Your personality is so inviting. Plus, I'm always curious to hear people react to and try foods. But the last few minutes where you talked about helping small businesses was just heartwarming. The inhumanity of people is becoming more and more visible and depressing, but your response to what you can do in crisis was so encouraging. Thank you.

[@JackLy777]

"I gotta stop kidding myself" I feel the same way when I look at the basket, just get the cart.

[@richardcastro-parker3704]

In my mind I see this: Mike eating cereal: "It's ok it tastes a bit funky. It's average. I know what this needs some hot oil. Oh now its, it's not bad, pretty good." 🤣🤣 OMG: as I type this comment Mike says "No hot oil required." Did I hear that right? 😉 Great videos as usual. 🎉🌞🧡👍

[@adambrickley9088]

Piquant is a fancy way of saying spicy/zippy/vinegary. I'm used to hearing it for like mildly hot/sour European food. Same root as the Spanish "Picante" - although most things I've heard described as piquant are mostly pickled and a tiny bit spicy - like pepperoncini.

[@eileen.7209]

It sounds like the german word pikant

[@TheUltimateNoobHD]

In romanian picant means mildly spicy

[@viledanew]

It's more likely as in French, same word "piquant"

[@gunlovingliberal1706]

Picante was borrowed directly from the french word piquant but came to mean spicy hot in spanish. The spelling was changed to preserve the pronunciation and the e was added to make it a proper spanish adjective. Piquant derives from the same root as pike (ie something sharp).

[@medduda]

I am from Brazil and yeah, picante means spicy/hot. (We don’t speak spanish, we speak portuguese)

[@arohiambade]

Food: Vegeta- Mike: I can't see😳

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Can’t say no to mochi, simply can’t resist because it’s so good

[@marilynalvarez9951]

I just commented this as well, get ALL the mochi you can when going to Trader Joe's, it's kind of like an unspoken rule/law :)

[@carriewhitee]

I don’t like mochi ):

[@rumblefish9]

@@carriewhitee even mochi ice cream?

[@ANlMEMaster]

Surprised that Mikey hasn't tried talking to Trader Joe's about saleing his hot oil.

[@animehistorian]

Words I thought I would never hear from Mikey: "No hot oil required"

[@tylervue306]

Adrian Palaylay but he says it all the time as an exclamation of how good food is. I mean I’m pretty sure he uses that phrase as a rating for food.

[@rayax2805]

Right? I think hell froze over 😂😂

[@helenster2012]

Mike’s disgust at the veggie spring rolls was hilarious! Like “why are you even here??” 🤣

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

It almost feels like Japan 7-11... the selection seems limitless

[@mkpbarry89]

This food review was so helpful. I always feel overwhelmed by the frozen food selection at Trader Joe’s. You made it a little easier. Also, thank you for all you do to support small businesses! You have a big heart❤️

[@bozoone3781]

To be fair, once he spied the broccoli, that dishes days were numbered😒

[@jizheng1224]

Yup, with the broccolis it was never going to make it to the must try list lol

[@oliviawood9854]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 yup

[@mscameron22]

Best comment yet 🤣🤣

[@DemonFox369]

I love broccoli

[@pandalala888]

He had me fooled at first 😂

[@jenjae7]

Mikey, try baking those Korean pancakes. They come out soo crispy and delicious!!! They’re oily enough on their own, so you just need to bake them. One of my favs from TJ’s. 400 degrees for 10 mins, and then you’re in heaven! 🙏🏽😋🤤😋👌🏽

[@MrWhatever006]

Mikey: “Hi good morning.” Me watching at night: 👁👄👁

[@anncasias]

“Trader Mings” Any relative of Trader Joe’s is a good friend of mine 🤣

[@HeadlessChickenTO]

You seriously had me cracking up at piquant and finding out the pronunciation.

[@willburton5886]

I can never tell if you’re gonna react good or bad 😂 eating it going “mmm mmm” and then just “this is horrible.”

[@ljessecusterl]

You've always struck me as a genuinely good guy and the last minute or so of this video confirms it.

[@almondduchess6636]

You should use an air fryer for most of their fried items- like the mandarin orange chicken.

[@arandachristine]

yoooo, trader joes quality STOMPS whole foods. EVERY TIME

[@bridgettedani6516]

its nice of you to help small businesses during this hard time!

[@wendyl7137]

Mike, TJ’s sells a Korean Short Rib (Galbi) in the frozen section! Would love your opinion on it!

[@christineatan7297]

Their galbi is good...

[@KimJongSkillz]

Got 2 packages in the freezer right now, lol! One of my favorites. Pricey but worth it.

[@cutejassy]

I love their galbi too!

[@JarodMoonchild1975]

What is "Short Rob", cos I've heard of 'Short ribs', is that what you meant?

[@devondport1170]

I fell TFO so hard when he went for the goddamn spring rolls.. man, like "Vegetable... *Meh* Chicken!" ROFLMAO

[@Indie-A-tom]

The covid crisis is really bad... some of my favorite places shut down this year, and I still purchased food from them until the end. Also my aunties coffee shop seems to be close to shut down as well. And it sustains 3 people, including my grandma. Really scare times.

[@mrsahilmc7768]

@j mula Are you really gonna make their problems seem worthless?

[@boednoniwa.]

wait, i thought this channel name is "Strictly Hot Oil"

[@nadinehoogenboezem4798]

Hmmm. Perhaps strictly spicy

[@debbiefonte1975]

I swear you had an air fryer. Those spring rolls could have gone in there. Just sayin'....

[@bhellapark]

I thought he did though?

[@jccornelio4870]

I’ve just now realized how genuine and nice this guy is

[@archywiseman]

Mikey's scariest nightmare starts with him getting lost in a haunted broccoli forest....🥦 🥦 🥦

[@maem9246]

" And I rescue him and he introduces me to genuine Korean BBQ and crispy pork belly...# YUM ! "

[@JarodMoonchild1975]

For real though, Mikey would probably die from a heart attack, if he had that dream/nightmare. 😂😂😂

[@Aspire13]

'"Just a hint of Wasabi oil" Mikey proceeds to pour a tablespoon of wasabi oil

[@kokocute123]

“No hot oil required.” - words I never thought Mikey would say

[@Amateur.Nail.Art.1]

Steph Go Only once in a blue moon does he not have to say it and then you really know how good the food is.

[@KirkKiyosadaTome]

Love how much you're doing for others, Mikey. As always, thanks for the fun vid!

[@jenninet6382]

Mikey you have an even bigger heart than an appetite!!! You got me tearing up at the message from the small business. I love you for that alone!!!

[@mmcghee1985]

I love your videos!!! Love that you are helping small businesses! Keep up the awesome work!

[@siddharthhariharan4042]

Who wants Mike to be in MasterChef US as a food critic??

[@Ash_Wen-li]

"I'm sorry, but your dish just doesn't have that WOW factor" *Mikey pulls out homemade hot oil from his pocket* "Now that's MUCH better"

[@Myeshia]

MEEEE I want him on all shows where he can critique!!!!!

[@01ann01]

@@Ash_Wen-li KSJSKSKKSKSKSSK

[@__silver__]

Lol no he's just a regular consumer with colorful personality and passion for eating food but his palate is nowhere near sophisticated enough to be able to properly judge high end tasting food, not to mention the visual presentation, plating, and the likes

[@greyeaglem]

@@__silver__ I think he could, much better than a lot of the judges I've seen. However, there's already enough people doing that and Mikey's stretched pretty thin already. I'd rather see him continue to devote his time to what he's doing now.

[@dr.stacey7283]

I’ve enjoyed your videos for quite some time but have never commented, but what you’re doing for small business...SOLID!! You’re a great guy!

[@selinawilson2872]

Bless you Mikey, it's a French word for spicy or a bee sting! pronounced pee-cont in French. Love the vlogs!

[@MikeyChenX]

haha I have bad vocab

[@ajohnson4787]

I truly appreciate your rice cooking method, that’s the only way I cook it now and it always comes out perfect. I never have to measure anything and it’s perfect.

[@jamisonallen8710]

"that's a whole matress of sprouts" says the man that ate the meat mountain that was a mountain of sprouts with a side of beef haha

[@SydneyKong]

"i gotta stop kidding with myself; i'm gonna need a cart" HHAHAHAHAHAAHAH TRUEEEEEEEEE

[@davidcamacho8618]

It would be great if he tells a scary story every video he makes I’m really into it !!!👻

[@MikeyChenX]

I ate something super scary yesterday...

[@princessmhirvy4552]

@@MikeyChenX is it balut? 😂 you should give it another try though.

[@davidcamacho8618]

Mikey Chen what was itttt !!!!👻👻

[@bellzlp27]

That Sriracha bowl 🤣🤣 I thought you would like it lol. Also, that Trader joe’s son and Trader Ming’s... so funny 😂😂😂

[@RiddleMemoire]

Man, u should start bottling up those Chef Mikey's Hot Oil and sell it next to the foods in Trader's Joe

[@marcisunshine18]

Thank you for helping small businesses!! Very sweet 🌸

[@Lauren-mi9fz]

Mikey just likes hot oil. Anything else is just a condiment at this point. Ps wtf do I keep watching this glorious man at night. I have to take food breaks inbetween videos!!!

[@kayleen2946]

This is great! Especially since Mikey has been to all the countries and tasted all the foods these dishes come from, so I 100% trust his assessment.

[@alexiagrant9388]

I might be crazy but it’s like your body mass is going down. Like your looking leaner and leaner every video. I’m saying I like the look 😍😍.?

[@CheezusTO]

That Kung pao chicken from Trader Joe’s was legit how I fed myself through college lol It’s magic

[@thetiredworm2100]

I love the dumplings sitting on the chair behind him

[@TheSophistiratchet]

I absolutely love this channel! You have such a genuine personality and that is refreshing

[@K_patts8370]

Look man, the Trader Joe’s in Baltimore ain’t got nearly all the stuff you have on the West Coast😑

[@MikeyChenX]

gotta tell them!

[@alexwikstrom4773]

We don´t have anything like this in Sweden. :(

[@justjazz7409]

I concur my friends Trader Joe's in Ohio by my house is pretty good but the one he has is WAY more versatile and stocked. Makes me sad to try and look for his options in my store....because they just.aren't.there.

[@ballroomred]

I’d be surprised if you guys couldn’t get most if not all of these things! These were staples of my grad school diet in central PA.

[@kristinwright6632]

I'm in Vancouver Wa which isn't exactly an Asian epicenter (we call it Vantucky.) I'm pretty sure my TJs does have all those Asian frozen foods.

[@gie5834]

Didn't know about your efforts in helping out that small business like that. You are a class act. Love these series of videos btw.

[@Roxy6369.]

All the dislikes on the video are Karen's mad about him dragging whole foods XD

[@lillyrose3545]

Nah, the dislikes are from angry Trader Joe for his Chinese attempts being dissed

[@isla2202]

Stop using Karen when you don't know how to use it. Im tired of those karens and boomers using Karen and boomer to not sound like a Karen or a boomer when they are a Karen and a boomer those cringey karens and boomers.

[@Josh-bf6ht]

@@isla2202 go slap some more chickens, karen... XD

[@张军0907]

I slap chickens tf?

[@NinjaDimes]

You know the Karen meme is pretty misogynistic. I dont care how socially acceptable it is to trash on middle aged white women-- having worked retail there are just as many 'karens' as hostile, let-me-talk-to-your manager men, and people of all races. Wasn't just limited to 'Karens'. But It's getting so cringy when people call other people Karens all the time to make a 'clever' or 'funny' point cuz they have no other way to make a joke. It's as cringy as the 'bye felicia' or baby fist pump 'yes!' meme my parents send around. *eyeroll*

[@jimalvarez5042]

Best commentary and descriptions on the food 👌 gives a great idea on food

[@macsyung8757]

Your reviews are so true to me. I believe you. I love Trader Joe's, but haven't been able to go in almost 2 years now. (I'm sick, I have MS, can't walk anymore 🙍🏽) so thank you for also taking us to the store 😀. Thank you! I wish I could try that Pad Thai! 😋

[@anniepark2050]

I love watching you throw down on popular items like the Whole Foods video lol. PLEASE DO MORE OF THESE! We value your experienced opinion :D

[@kiki-ln2kj]

Love watching Mike dip everything in the ramen soup in his Japan 7-Eleven episode

[@krispena10]

Love these videos!!! Can you try Trader Joe’s frozen vegetarian food??? Or all of their frozen food? Hehe

[@kiaspann3024]

Yay I’m early good day Mikey Nd everyone here how is everyone doin today

[@JimboJones99]

Be careful of wearing masks. You're breathing in your own bacterial particles, which will make you more sick.

[@kiaspann3024]

Thank u

[@erindonnelly229]

Trader Joes with the clutch! MY bf and I spend like $180 for 3 weeks! I love their frozen section for every flavor/denomination of food and keep it all in a drop freezer.

[@SookkisWay]

You missed out on the beef and broccoli. The sauce is so good in that, the broccoli taste good too!

[@yako5184]

Good luck convincing him on that.

[@maxgarcia1454]

The mango mini mochi are my absolute favorites! So beautifully tart and smooth and mochi soft. I got a tub of the regular mango sorbet cause I loved the mochi so much

[@DreiSings]

“Vegetab... Chicken Springrolls”😂😂😂😂

[@rosegarza4887]

It is amazing the way you use your platform to help other people and I really do appreciate that and I enjoy your videos.💕💕🥰🥰

[@luciad5988]

Have you tried TJ’s frozen jasmine rice and brown rice? So good for when you want a quick meal.

[@mrssarkazz]

Yup

[@darcyjorgensen5808]

So very glad I found this channel! Going to TJ on Wednesday, without fail.

[@sophialee5122]

The real treasure here is Mr. Mikey Chen...🥰

[@breanamiles8108]

Are those ice cream cone lights in the background??? LOVE