Korean PANDA EXPRESS Review & What I Eat When NOT FILMING in South Korea

[@tiffanysmith8343]

*Mikey:* I'll take a day off. I deserve it. *Also Mikey:* I'll film my day off. 😂😂😂 Love you, Mikey! We appreciate all of the hard work you put into making us laugh and enjoy the world one bite at a time with you there to guide us along the way.

[@kareninalabama]

And he's still filming, even as we are watching this and commenting. He's filming himself on the flight back to NY right now.

[@izabelanemeth9382]

The vloggin is in his veins already

[@jasminee204]

Exactly what I thought haha.

[@HeyitsDee]

Mike, you've been keeping us incredibly well entertained from Seoul, and I just wanted to say how appreciative I am of your diligence. Thank you so much: you saved 2020.

[@JennRighter]

Yes! So many creators abandoned KZbin in 2020. While I understand it, it’s when we needed it the most. They’re also so privileged to be able to just stop working. Mikey deserves so much praise.

[@amyoung101]

@HeyitsDee Agreed!!!

[@MrVovansim]

Mikey: french toast is really bad for you Also Mikey: eats three croissants

[@paulhartson1]

Try Greg doucette French toast. Bodybuilding cookbook. He never stops talking about his French toast on his KZbin channel

[@natashahinz8983]

Croissants are mostly air right... So they don't count. Haha

[@hamchau1468]

@@natashahinz8983 croissants are just made out of layers of butter

[@querinemae]

“It looks kinda dead but still edible”. He just described my cooking in a nutshell

[@JennRighter]

👏🏻🤣

[@pranavkarthik2754]

😂😂 lol

[@luthorlang]

seeing the prices for that "mexican" food, makes me think , that I could make a killing opening an authentic mexican restaurant in S. Korea

[@erichuang8534]

Well you probably can. But it seems a bit pricy, probably because its hard to get Mexican ingredients for cheap in south Korea.

[@SwiftieSteph]

When I went to S. Korea, I only found one fusion mix Mexican place. It was a fusion of Korean and Mexican food like Burritos and Taco but with some Korean ingredients. But it was the most authentic Taco shop I found.

[@dcdenizen1275]

No

[@mundanethings208]

Bro the price for avocados, tortillas and meat cost an arm and leg in SK 😭😭 Edit: but there definitely is a market for it tho. Authentic foods like Mexican and Malay (especially Halal foods) are rare, and costs more than usual.

[@myrnazuniga1525]

😂 yeah, you'd make a killing but it would all go to ingredients

[@Chris131_]

hey mikey, my depression has been so bad lately and ive found myself coming to your channel a lot! esp during my meals! it definitely gives some relief during these times so thank you so much! i hope you are doing well too!!! youre the best!

[@JennRighter]

I second this. 💖

[@DrDaveW]

“This is what I eat when not filming.” ... While filming.😀

[@leonardlemaire9359]

Long as he's clothes I'm good..lol

[@carlcoats3997]

Well he has to film to show us what he eats when he isn’t filming....I would think 🤔

[@davoid96]

Vat a twist

[@aryaoutofyourmind]

And THAT is why I have trust issues.

[@sanviravishanker5930]

Haha

[@violy67]

The food looks so clean and delish, really shows how Korea values quality and presentation 💜

[@troxy_venol8579]

Really appreciate how Mikey still shows his life even on his day off. More power to you Mike. 💗

[@lghths]

Really shows he truly enjoys what he does🌌🖤

[@Emcedric64]

I love your video. I wish I could travel to Korea in the future. I'm learning Korean and is so easy compare to Japanese and Mandarin. I speak Spanish as a first language, and I found the sound of vowels in Korean are the same as in my language. I loved you shirt too. Greetings from Canada.

[@aprillime2998]

I'm Korean and studying spanish now and lived Canada for 1 year 20 years ago. Welcome to Korea♥♥♥

[@Emcedric64]

@@aprillime2998 Saludos desde Toronto

[@dannywinget]

I am totally shocked by the tofu! Why does the US suck so much when it comes to fast food?

[@WooFood]

America really needs to step it up!

[@vanbluedragon1]

the egg plant tofu super common in the panda express locations in so cal - im assuming its might be because the corporate hq for panda is in so cal, so the quality is higher

[@trublacking8572]

Who knows

[@pnourani]

Every single American fast food chain is way better in other countries especially in Asia. I just don't understand.

[@ohnosmoarlulcatz]

Most US fast food chains use cost lowering methods that do affect the way it tastes. For example, Panda's sweet and sour is pretty much vinegar and sugar. Their orange chicken is very similar with orange zest and peppers thrown in to give it that distinct taste. Burger places like McDonalds tend to blend leaner meats into fattier meats to keep the cost down without affecting the texture of the meat too much (this is where the pink sludge stuff comes in, but just because they changed the process of how they incorporated it, doesn't change the fact that it's still a filler to cheapen the production costs and lower the quality). Subway has a ton of soy fillers in their meatballs. The result is that you have food that doesn't taste like the real thing.

[@Gigi-fv9ky]

If panda Express here had good mapo tofu and eggplant tofu, I would go all the time. I don't know why the American outlets of the same restaurants and stores are nowhere near as good.

[@ThatPhilBurgGuy]

When your benching by yourself just don't run the clamps at the end of the weights. That way worse come to worse you can slide the weights off of one side of the bar by tilting it.

[@RylaDarkstar]

I never run clamps.

[@KORTOKtheSTRONG]

legend

[@blinkbb0054]

mikey: “french toast is bad for you” me who eats french toast way more than once a year: 👁👄👁

[@arkapravade7234]

Nah it isn't, just check out dr.greg doucette's recipe

[@user-ql4dg1rn3s]

@@arkapravade7234 yesss

[@maureenjeffries3007]

My coworker brings those honey buttered chips to work all the time! She gets them at the Asian market and everyone at work loves them.

[@joy12division]

Panda knows how to do real chinese food they just can't due to their consumer base wanting american style chinese food. They do try it state side every once in awhile though. They had one dish called firecracker chicken which had a fermented soy bean sauce that was really nice.

[@PretentiousCat]

Dude, I miss firecracker chicken so much. I loved that fermented flavor.

[@ManMan-ul1pn]

Who would have thought that Americans would want American-style food?

[@joy12division]

@@PretentiousCat So I went by Panda today and I saw firecracker chicken. They changed the recipe and took out the fermented bean sauce. So sad and disappointing.

[@JamesOceanic]

Bruh. Is no one going to talk about Mikey benching 300+ lbs?! I'm shocked 😳 That's awesome. No wonder he can eat all this stuff. This dude is putting in the work in the gym too

[@trublacking8572]

You ain't no he said "I feel like I'm Goku"

[@John-fq3zt]

Yeah a smith machine bar is only like 20-25 lbs but his bench is still very strong for his bodyweight.

[@driftdotus]

Asian food is mostly very well balanced with the proteins and fats and carbs and veggie and working out especially lifting weights is super good for you... Both are great for mental health also... Mikey is looking great..

[@phillipsmom6252]

Yeah but when he got back to the United States, the first video he did when he was sitting on his porch, he has a big fat gut.

[@tellercamille8080]

@@Das_Vert tbh i watched cus i was curious how he could eat so much and still be in good shape

[@seeingtheworldthruu]

Ifc! I used to work at the IFC and often had Panda during my busy day! As the Finance Regulator is located in Yeoyido, so lots of financial service providers are located in the area. You should try "Jinju Jib" at the Yeoyido Baek Haw Jeom (B1) near the Yeoyido station where is famous of its cold soy soup noodle (Kong Guksoo). It is no.1 in Korea. Super super popular.

[@Darinthedisciple]

Mikey Chen: “I only eat French toast once a year, it’s bad for you.” 😭 All the other food he eats....

[@UknowJiaJun]

He hasn't tried to anabolic French toast lol

[@Eleidig007]

seriously all that pork too

[@weyhanng7028]

@@UknowJiaJun He should try the 10,000 calorie anabolic cookbook challenge and try to beat the dr's son

[@izabelanemeth9382]

The foods he ates: HELP MEE,NEED BREAKKK French toast:*insert disperatly screaming* HOW I'M NOT EVEN IN HIS EVERYDAY ROUTINE,HE FORGOT ABOUT ME???!?!?🤡🧐😂🤯😎

[@Gigi_K]

Panda Express in Korea! I’m having mixed feelings about wanting and not wanting to experience this! 😫 Hope you’re having a great day! ☀️

[@pinaphotography6112]

I'd love to see you and BenDeen link up while you're in Korea. Your personalities are so different but you are both so insightful about food it would be an interesting mix.

[@cee_el]

I’m surprised he wasn’t aware of those honey butter chips. Those were the craze 6 years back 😂 or was it 7?

[@like_a_jellyfish1523]

When that honey butter chip came out for the first time, it suddenly became so popular that there was not enough supplies so I went around looking for it, but I can see a lot these days.

[@HiDaveandChloe]

I thought Mike would eat less on a "NOT FILMING" day but it's the same 🤣

[@amplify5876]

It's the Tshirt for me 🥺🥺 "everybody was Tofu fighting" 💪🏽🥺🥺

[@jasonmontas9536]

Mikey rocking the UA tank and taking us to the gun show! I'm getting on the Korean BBQ diet asap! Props for producing entertaining content.

[@Bxr12]

“This is what I eat on a day that I’m not planning to film at all and take a day off” (as I vlog the entire experience and edit it and upload it)

[@lcflngn]

Kinda think you would have liked the mapo tofu I made today at home. Pretty awesome if I do say so myself, but the fam agreed. Using the right sauces & ingredients for some favorite Chinese dishes has been one of my best achievements of 2020. Surviving is basically the other. You have definitely helped in both regards Mikey!

[@saravarney2088]

I can’t believe it took you that long to find the honey butter chips! I fell in love with them in Seoul. They are usually pretty easy to find in the US!

[@sirzechsquasar]

When he says he thinks there's a buffet downstairs he means he's done year of extensive research involving complex quadratic equations and has absolute certainly that there is a buffet downstairs

[@kendrawalker6711]

I used to be waiting for videos, now I'm getting them every day. Merry Christmas to me. Keep up the great work Mikey

[@ssoniavlogs]

Omg you always make me so hungry when I watch your vids 😂. Keep up the great work and hope you enjoy the rest of your day!

[@hjpop]

I'm surprised that Mikey is still going strong. He left the US due to the COVID-19 numbers spiking and now South Korea's spiking pretty badly. I hope he stays healthy!

[@catherinendungu7529]

I love the fact that you eat for real and enjoy it.

[@dangmusings.2589]

When I'm staying at hotels, I never skip cereals after my meal! Brings about good vibes to start the day with ☺️

[@themaidisstillatwork]

That evian water in his hotel fridge deserves more respect!!!

[@winbalingit8502]

You are like the most accomplished cook ever!! You should cook your own Chinese food and make a video so we can see what food that you miss most!!😋👍🏽

[@WooFood]

A day off in a hotel with a buffet and a legit gym, in the middle of Seoul? Sign me up

[@gtrzdaddy]

One of the things I missed the most living in S Korea is good cheap Chinese food and Mexican foods. Panda Express is okay but costs twice as much as it is in the US.

[@GenXBecks]

Would love to see a full review of Panda Express in Korea if you can find out when they put the food out fresh.

[@laurareynolds6603]

I don't know why I enjoy watching you eat talk about what you are eating. But I do. I wanted to wish you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@danahess1974]

Mike... There was a food craze going with those potato chips in S. Korea a while back when they first came out. Saw a story online where people were not happy because they were always sold out...and the pprice was astronomically inflated online for them if you wanted to buy and then have shipped(which is expensive too.) There were really popular because they are soooo good.

[@MrOzy8080]

I've shown those chips to a lot of people, the reaction is always abou what Mike had. They are MUCH better than they sound, highly recommended!

[@ash8812]

Those honey butter chips are my favorite thing to buy when I go to H-Mart. I need all stores to sell them. They are amazing!

[@AussieAngeS]

Your videos always make me hungry Mikey 😩 wow the food looks amazing 😍🤤

[@chaisiewsyn1956]

You deserve today off! It's your birthday! Happy Birthday! Take it easy, happy eating and no filming! 😂

[@bklyngirl913]

That brand of Honey Butter chips are so addictive. Perfect balance of sweet and savory.They even have Honey Butter almonds which are also really good.

[@sultaanabanana]

This was genuinely fun - you should do these more often!

[@happymv5350]

Mikey - you are a type A my friend. Turning "off" will always be a challenge. Keep up the meditation efforts. Takes awhile -

[@Aevilbeast]

You know most people are just exaggerating when they say they are watching a movie for the millionth time...But after hearing him say he's watched "Forest Gump" and/or mention it in nearly every other video, I honestly starting to believe he's actually telling the truth! LOL, Seriously Mikey, just how many times have you watched that movie?!? Hey, at least it's actually a movie that good enough to merit that many views! Also, every time I hear him mention it, I always get a urge to go watch since it's been ages since I've seen it and try to make a mental note and remember it next time I need looking for a movie to watch..but I always end up forgetting about it! Not this time though! I'm absolutely positively going to watch it on my next movie night!!!

[@vishnupriyamohan8588]

Have a great day Mickey😊......love from Chennai India.....

[@scotttan6377]

Now I get it . . .Mikey trains like an Olympic athlete so he requires all those calories 🏅🏋️‍♂️💪

[@ChrisLee-sycly]

Mapo tofu is quite popular in Korea. I remember most "Chinese" food places that sell Jjajangmeon will do a decent Mapo Tofu as well.

[@jenhuffine7030]

“I’m taking a day off” Vlogs entire day. MIKE YOU CAN RELAX MY MAN!

[@RicSeabergsUseful-Information]

Top 5 KZbinr to me mike. Your videos relax me!!

[@charliekeeney3088]

Happy birthday Mike 🎉

[@xraydoge5430]

Mike: this is what I eat when I’m NOT filming. Also mike: films it

[@user-oo6zt1pc5l]

Finally, I am going back to Korea in next two weeks time! Can't wait for the delicious Korean fooooood~

[@SonGChaNSaO]

9:28 pretty much my expectations when it comes to new places to eat! Lolololoo you can really see the unexpected rush of excitement and I love it 🤣 even got me going instantly!!

[@p3ngpong]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIKE! Hope you have a safe trip back to the US!

[@shuazam3219]

I agree to that honey butter chips. Those are heaven

[@h.knuffke6773]

Mikey has come a long way...I remember watching some of your earliest videos..keep it up ! ---- long time fan

[@emareusemal]

I just got over my addiction to buying those Honey butter chips from H-Mart... now you make me wanna go buy more again😂

[@TrustNoOne88]

Those calbee chips are incredible. I found them out here in the states in the imported world food isle and they are the best I’ve had too. Probably because they have been making chips for more than 40 years ! I haven’t tried the honey butter , my favorite is their hot and spicy chips and their shrimp puffs.

[@jronann2498]

Dude im addicted to The Wasabi and honey butter flavor they're my go to chips when im watching some series

[@epicbarista]

If you like sweet and spicy chips, I highly recommend the tteokbokki chips in Korea. It's legalized crack. That and the honey butter potato chips are my favorites.

[@dieyavi]

Oh man, you're making me miss Seoul so bad. We ALWAYS stopped by the 7-Elevens or other mini marts to grab snacks, ice creams, and drinks. (FYI, those honey butter chips are in Asian markets in the states like 99 Ranch and H-Mart!)

[@broilypee2244]

"why cant panda express in the US do this?" because it's the US

[@cynthiamateo9450]

Have a safe and happy holiday

[@JOEFRO2]

HE CAN’T STOP WORKING!!!!! ...So much the better for the rest of us!

[@tiffanygroot1725]

The honey butter chips are the best!! I always get them at my local Korean store 👌😋

[@myramercedesredick1618]

lmao he is my spirit animal hahaha when he ate those honey butter chips and said " how can these be so good , how/!' that is me all the time lmao

[@Unknown-hk9zd]

12:59 ahhhh!! My favorite chips! Honey Butter chips! They’re so good!

[@seanchoe]

If you get a chance before you leave Korea, try the snack called 구운대파. It's SO GOOD!!

[@v.llamas]

Mikey you’ve got to try the Korean Doritos! They are even better than the states! They also have a tempura batter chip that’s so delicious too!

[@shims1696]

Same, it's my favourite too the honey butter but originally it's from japan. It's a no. 1 chips in japan.

[@markswishereatsstuff2500]

This is a Schrodinger's cat/Quantum experiment of recording something that can't be recorded.

[@gnl1346]

I strongly recommend 뼈해장국 (= Pork Rib Hangover Soup) to you. It is one of the best Korean food. Especially in winter.

[@bkp4861]

Mikey video’s always make me smile. Thank you

[@gmoney4980]

This video is making my Christmas wrapping a breeze... & hungry.

[@TheRobbyron]

Hi Mike, you are now officially one of my favourite people!!

[@bonajo13125]

I'm so glad you loved our honey butter chips ahahaha

[@AngelLeroy]

Mikey Chen H-Mart carries those honey butter chips, so if you have one near you they should be there. Also as soon as I saw those I knew you'd be blown away. Some of the best potato chips I ever had. Definitely doing an H-Mart run next week.

[@jamesan9683]

Love the series! Also just found out you’re like my brother... slurps every foood. Rice, burgers, etc😆

[@Wanderingacrossoceans]

I had those chips in Japan and they were my favourite, now I go to the Asian grocery stores and Asian sections in the regular stores to find them, so good

[@alexandraeberhardsson9251]

Mike I hope you tried the honey butter almonds in Korea. They are really gooood.

[@PretentiousCat]

I'm already super excited for this.

[@kavenMK]

Ive had those honey butter chips back in college from an Asian mart and I 100 percent agree. Best potato chips period.

[@janelleevans1051]

Happy Birthday, Mike. Hope you're having a safe flight.

[@slytherinsky]

Panda express is pretty much the only Chinese restaurant anywhere near us that doesn’t make you sick, but the carton that you showed of the chicken that you got in America was actually the mushroom chicken which is one of my favorites.

[@amandafisher9459]

🎉Happy Birthday Mikey🎉

[@astridmacias223]

I have never arrived so early!!! Every single one of your videos make my mouth water :')

[@winbalingit8502]

So Happy to se you are safe and still eating yummy food!!🙏🏽😁👍🏽✌🏽

[@amyoung101]

Anyone else talking about benching 320lbs would’ve sounded like a humble brag... but not Mike!💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽 He is sincerely humble and I’m sincerely impressed! Coming from a 5’4 California girl who maxed out with one press of 120😂

[@sanjapananime]

I've had the honey chips as I found them at H-Mart. It was as described by Mikey.

[@Nyosupi]

I love the honey butter chips. They had (have) a limited edition with Camembert as well. You should try it, if you find it 😉

[@kaleahsyvirathphan6888]

Honey butter chips are the best ever!!!! Available wherever a Korean mart is in the US. A must have

[@tamalanelson2407]

Those honey butter chips are out of this world good!

[@hillerychan9483]

Nice video of you filming you eating food that you eat when you are not filming 👍🏻💓💓

[@JordyRicho1995]

Love that you actually use the raycon earphones. Deffo getting some for christmas

[@kevinli1118]

This is everyone be drooling 🤤 when watch Mikey Chen eat delicious food

[@davidgajeske7191]

When I lived in Korea I used to go to a restaurant that was no joke called "American Chinese Restaurant". That's not a description, that was their name 😂😂