10 Day SOUTH KOREA Quarantine FOOD REVIEW & TRAVEL TIPS!

Here is what it's like to go through the quarantine process in Seoul South Korea. Here's the food I was served and some travel tips if you are traveling to South Korea.
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[@amyoung101]

Never thought I’d see Mikey doing prison food cooking! 😂 Using the iron and foil was very clever!

[@justthetruth2662]

LOL..prison food cooking...yea you have to do what you have to do....LOL..he is clever

[@martijnbuunk]

But allso very, very, very unhealthy.. aluminium foil is toxic.

[@rilessmiles6590]

@@martijnbuunk Do you have a reputable source for this? Aluminium is all around us (even in water supplies). Your body absorbs less than 1% of the background aluminium in food or drinking water. Ninety-five percent of this is cleared by the kidneys. Most of the environmental aluminium you are exposed to passes out of your system within 24 hours. The average adult eats roughly 7-9 milligrams of aluminium per day. This amount can vary based on local environmental conditions or diet or cookware. Neither the FDA nor the European Food Safety Authority have found that this exposure is high enough to cause problems in healthy adults. It is true that aluminium exposure has been linked to dementia, impaired neural function and lung irritation, but this is never caused by routine, dietary exposure.

[@martijnbuunk]

But while cooking your food in aluminium pots or pans isn't a bad thing, placing it in foil and putting it in the oven is problematic. This is especially true with acidic or spicy food that's prepared at high temperatures.

[@rilessmiles6590]

@@martijnbuunk Still okay on occasion according to most sources. They say as a general precaution you shouldn't cook/wrap acidic food using foil multiple times a week though, that is true. It probably wouldn't cause harm either way; it's still better to use parchment paper when cooking, and glass containers for storage.

[@curioush1905]

Kudos to you Mikey! I can’t believe you went thru Korean quarantine twice in less than year n half ! I did it once year ago n no more quarantine for me ! But this time you get to stay with your wife 👍

[@docholliday4546]

Wife?!

[@blockhead-]

@@docholliday4546 yea he got married to the girl in the video

[@muhammadikhmalbinrosali8526]

When he get married tho 😭😭😭

[@prelien4690]

@@muhammadikhmalbinrosali8526 a few months back I think

[@docholliday4546]

@@prelien4690 never knew..

[@christinedefehr5309]

I cant believe he didn't learn from his own previous quarantine video. I learned so much. You gotta bring condiments, towels, extra food, sheets, and yoga mat hahah but it was last minute, makes sense

[@os2soliz]

If you can pack you can take stuff. I'm thinking what's in Mikey's go/travel bag?

[@duhduh14]

tbf this was an emergency and they were in a rush to catch the next flight. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@os2soliz]

@@duhduh14 if you can pack a bag and grab a passport there's time to grab stuff. I keep a go bag for emergency use that will facilitate me getting anywhere on six continents within 4 days of travel.and it's a backpack sized bag. (Rush 72) I'm sure a traveler like Mikey probably has the practice to travel in short times.

[@duhduh14]

@@os2soliz damn, i guess you were right! Mikey is such a lazy irresponsible guy I guess! How embarrassing we can't ever be like a boy scout like you! Teach us the ways master!

[@os2soliz]

@@duhduh14 I'm not trying to put him down, or you. If people aren't used to traveling it makes sense that they would forget something. Mikey is a pro with mad travel skills. I'm just saying that I'm surprised he didn't have stuff ready to roll especially because of his earlier video where he did a covid quarantine solo and had to use a delivery service to get snacks.

[@ndwolfwood09]

Mikey is back in Korea, this time with the wifey! Can't wait for more Korean content! Love to visit again soon. Also, wish Mikey can share the Skillet Steak restaurant, coffee cafe, and hotel with that bomb dinner buffet (info & address pretty please).

[@candacerain1]

Hope that works lol

[@scotttan6377]

Mike - you're on to something . Vlogging quarantine experience in every country you've been to and what's it like post quarantine.

[@Tam_Eiki]

Major kudos to you for being able to make the best of the food you received. I was honestly worried that you were going hungry from the small amounts of food they gave you for each meal - it's not even close to what we see you consume in a day. I'm glad you survived the quarantine and hope Christine's family are all doing well.

[@SnowFlakeBee]

You should have ordered one Western & one Asian meal. That would have provided more variety & flavours. Would have interesting to see the differences in the meals too.

[@jasonmontas9536]

I could sense the enjoyment from Mikey when he had his first meal after quarantine. I literally felt relieved for you!

[@SnapWild164]

I stayed at that Grand Hyatt December 2020. The food was ice cold everyday, so I would float the bento boxes in the sink with hot kettle water. The iron and tin foil is genius.

[@kungfuclub]

Both are genius 👏

[@mauison]

I once stayed in a hotel without a microwave so I used the coffee maker and the plastic bag they give you for your ice to heat up my prior night's leftovers. Put the food in the bag, heat the water with the coffee maker, and submerge the bag in the hot water. Worked like a charm!

[@noranizaazmi6523]

@@mauison sous vide but cheaper 👍pretty smart!

[@karlniles2249]

Hello Mikey and Christine, hope that you will enjoy your holiday in South Korea having got the mandatory quarantine out of the way. Looking forward to seeing another video from you both. Take care and stay safe from your UK fan

[@tinniezely4455]

is she his wife or his girlfriend? I haven't watched Mickey in a long time. 😊

[@karlniles2249]

@🌪️Tinnie -Nam Seon Hoon- Christine is Mikey 's wife, they secretly married last year

[@tinniezely4455]

@@karlniles2249 wow congrats to them 💒

[@glennextics]

@@karlniles2249 Of course, I took a glance at Mikey's wedding ring

[@DanielleKFinn]

Had to laugh at the end when he said "probably the only person in the world more excited for the sparkling water then the wine" I'm like yeah that would be me to 😂

[@Patterrz]

Using an iron to heat up your food is brilliant lmao

[@emmab.2504]

I will be going to Seoul soon for study abroad so this was perfect timing!! Thank you so much for your awesome content :D

[@jihoonpark2000]

its 7 days now not 10 :)

[@gauravg789]

@@jihoonpark2000 any word when they might lift the quarantine completely? Need to visit my in laws but could only stay about 10 days.

[@kelvin_1017]

Same

[@kelvin_1017]

@@jihoonpark2000 yep it’s true

[@jimelliott9486]

The "Iron Chef" concept of ironing the food with the aluminon foil

[@caketropolis]

These quarantine videos are so interesting. Too bad you weren't able to order stuff at this hotel though.

[@borinhang4606]

If you were in orgrimmar you would be able to lol

[@docholliday4546]

@@borinhang4606 nope storm wind!

[@Polaris0613]

I'm scared of what they consider "Western" food while in quarantine. Considering your menu this time, I would have preferred the bulgogi place more. At least you could order from grocers there & I can't believe they don't even give people a microwave. I'm not cut out for traveling any more it seems. 🤣

[@joanromba6972]

Bread and cheese

[@dorkanderson4963]

Basically remove all the salt and replace it sugar.

[@livvie5287]

I'm so out of it. I was like is that a wedding ring?! As it turns out he is married. So late but congratulations!

[@sjstaggs]

I just caught that too! And I watch everything he releases.

[@bukkeadnoi2377]

*AMAZING! ♡ ♡ Thank you for the incredible video. You have captured the essence of delicacy.*

[@MyFullFiguredLife]

Wow again?! You got this 🤗 at least you have company now!!!

[@jemuzu6882]

I love literally arriving to your vids 1 second after they’re uploaded 😭

[@MikeyChenX]

thanks for getting here so quickly!

[@shazzali5156]

Sorry Mikey, this question might not related to the video (I haven't watch it yet in order to ask this question 😅), but I'm so curious, does Christine hates broccoli as well or is she a big fan?

[@MikeyChenX]

she's hates all veggies equally 😆

[@shazzali5156]

Oh God, a match made from heavens indeed 🤭 at least she won't whisper "eat your greens" 😆

[@evalinen]

the way mikey says cauliflower makes me skin crawl but glad you guys got through that quarantine!

[@rydakule]

"I miss salad." This is how you know the hotel quarantine really affected our boy 😂

[@epigabrielle4838]

Yo fr!!!! 😂😂😂 That hit me too! Poor man was eating that salad like a steak 😂🍖 Most vegetarian dish I've seen him eat and enjoy 😂🥗

[@watashiwanara]

I miss your traveling videos man they were so relaxing and fun to watch but ofc now you can't travel much but still keep these stuff coming ✨✨🖐️😭

[@kenwu1325]

When the quarantine is over, Mikey going to be a DAD, good job Mike, hahaha 🤣

[@fastbuckwu]

10 days locked in a room yea there's only so much tv you can watch lol

[@HHLoveYouMore]

I don't know why I'm so excited to see these quarantine meals!! So many surprises! ♥️

[@Doublebarreledsimian]

Well guys, if you can live together and not kill each other stuck in a room for 10 days with mediocre food that smells like fish and cigarettes; I'd say your relationship is rock solid.

[@sarapennington2234]

A T-bone is a New York Strip and Fillet, not a Ribeye, that hurt my heart

[@candacerain1]

My 14 day quarantine with my husband and Army Dining Facility food must mean we are golden! lol

[@lilgirlwonder1057]

I’ve heard from others who had gone to Korea and done this that sometimes whoever delivered food would buy the very basics and pocket the rest of the money. It was dependent on who was delivering the food that day. They’d often just have a can of spam, seaweed snacks and rice for every meal :( I’m glad you started getting better selections.

[@PatJang8792]

Oh wow. We havent heard that in our South Korea Quarantine Group on Facebook... they all showed (and I can confirm this eith first hand experience) the same as Mickey. 👀 i had bulgogi every 2nd meal tho 😂 and hate it to this day... but now I can quarantine at home, if I'd go abroad and come back home to Korea.

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

Really hope countries start removing quarantine travel.. just do pre departure/on arrival test IF really necessary to feel “safer”… getting redundant when local community cases are so high… look at Japan… closed their borders all this time but still hitting 90k+

[@strusinskakasia2831]

I'm korean. Yes, south korea have to reopen without quarantine. This policy is not effective at all. Only Politic issue. Very stupid thing.

[@MD-xl1sq]

The Japanese government would like to keep the borders closed to foreigners forever if they could. The supposed “pandemic” is a perfect excise to do so. It’s like the Edo jidai all over again.

[@Blitzkrieg1976]

Props to you Mikey and Christine! 10 days just sounds depressing to me...I'd probably lose my mind. Glad you powered through it.❤

[@johnk6736]

7 days mandatory quarantine now. Hopefully they will lower it further or get rid of it completely as pandemic turns endemic.

[@whome121]

It's funny how in such a confined space, Christine can still hide from the camera 😂

[@mcsportslover]

Basically in jail for 10 days. How are people complicit with these backwards processes.

[@mightywwfell]

I remember last time 14 day quarantine it had alot of good food. You order like 12 cans of tuna because the food was missing something.

[@JCxx44]

If there's one meal that really got me excited, it's the ingenious "Iron Fried Rice". Mike, you just gave me one heck of a good idea on how to prepare a brand new meal. As for the whole quarantine and Covid protocols, I don't think I need to say more. Travelling is the last thing on my mind now.

[@장레이-v7i]

격리하시느라 고생많으셨네요^^ 앞으로 한국에서 멋진 먹방 기대하겠습니다~ 격리가 7일로 줄어든거같았는데..적용전이였나봐요~

[@MikeyChenX]

yes we missed the 7 day by a week :-(

[@rainstarr1]

The food doesn't look appetizing at all. The last place you stayed looked better. At least this time you have Christine. And, "Cali-flower"? 😄 It would've been nice for them to provide an electric kettle, bottled waters and instant cup foods. Do they launder your clothes for you?

[@gregmuon]

I honestly laughed at the sad face Mikey made when he found out only he got the cauliflower.🤣 Hope your quarantine is a little easier this time. Thanks for sharing. 😁

[@sylviadr651]

The good thing… isn’t broccoli, 😂😂

[@danafeldman5962]

I havent tuned in in a while…I guess Mike got married- congrads 😅

[@oscaroidabagatsing]

I’m really happy watching Mike back traveling to Asia, here’s to all of us soon 🥂

[@TheRicardoMilos]

It's nice that you didn't have to quarantine alone. I love your vids Mikey, thank you for sharing your love for food with us.

[@tarscase7653]

Love you Mike; looks like this was a tough quarantine! Can you open the windows to air the room out? Could imagine that the fish smell might get a bit much!

[@MikeyChenX]

no this one couldnt open the windows, but there was a bathtub!

[@Uzosfoodlabs]

@@MikeyChenX No way. Cocooned with all the smells and no fresh air. Goodness me. Travel these days is a nightmare

[@Lin-kk5be]

@@MikeyChenX jesus christ…

[@sofiamari4736]

Omg! Wow! You are in Korea again?!? Amazing! Ive been wanting to go back there but you've been twice already since the pandemic begins. Wow! I'm jealooouuss!!! More Korean street food reviews pls! 🥰

[@kungfuclub]

Ooh you've gone again! I loved the video last time and all the food you got! ❤🌠

[@willhammondjr]

Why would you travel somewhere only to spend money quarantining for 10 days? That’s 10 days my wallet and my life won’t get back!

[@gershwinabsolom]

Thanks for working so hard bro!

[@jensen_z]

So the prison food in solitary confinement was tolerable.

[@nonacee5065]

Since there were 2 of you you could have ordered Western and Asian food to see what each was.

[@melissamurray1712]

You really have to LIKE the person you are spending ten days without escape in a hotel room. I honestly would rather do it alone.

[@chastitylee381]

You got married..I see the Ring 💍

[@darwinthepubgmute7376]

Thought he was sponsored by raycon? Wearing air pods

[@Leahxvicious]

Always enjoy seeing the meals they give during quarantine! But so happy to see you both got some good food in the end. 💜

[@monsterscruckle7494]

I was just remembering you Mikey. I just had 10 chicken fillets with gravy. 😋

[@aainter]

That's a big test of a relationship.. being stuck together in a small room for 10 days

[@samarkant0]

As a korean viewer, I am so sorry for the poor quality foods. i've been watching your vlogs starting from yummy restaurants in vegas and singapore so i am fully aware that those quarantine foods must have deprived of your daily happiness of flavorful foods that you had gotten so far if you havent been to 'suwon gabojung' i recommend you to try galbi there

[@ericleeSupSayK]

Pointless to visit any countries that requires a 10 day quarantine unless you’re rich. I can’t afford to to pay for 10 nights just to be in a hotel and I’m not wasting 10 vacation days to be in quarantine lol

[@bdyer1031]

I've loved watching your videos for the last year or so and love everyone of them. Congrats on your wedding to Christine.. .she's a smart and beautiful addition to your channel. Also, good vibes for whatever is happening to her family. Keep on eating...

[@ThatAnimalChannel]

I've only watched a couple episodes with the Mrs in it. Idk she doesn't seem like a Mikey match. Hope they're good together. As long as they're happy together, that's all that matters. Maybe she is just camera shy.

[@melvinburwell8202]

That food looked yummy for quarantine food. I've never been quarantined yet, but I can dig it if it ever happens. Cool content Mikey.😋🤭🍤❤️😎😋

[@49ers1975]

so another word people who work shouldn't plan a trip to south korea...10 day quarantine just staying in the hotel and then come back home..not wasting money on that

[@wil9782]

I’m currently in quarantine in Yongin and your videos helped prepare me. I just made the cut for the 7 day quarantine so I’ll be getting out 3 days early 🙌 Looking forward to adding more places to my list of To Try’s.

[@jinpark86]

How much did it cost you?

[@wil9782]

@@jinpark86 I used my US credit card and I was charged $700USD for 7 days. I was at one of the higher end hotels though so I think most of them are a bit cheaper than that.

[@jinpark86]

@@wil9782 Thank you. I would also be coming from the US. You don't have a choice where to stay correct? $700 for food and hotel for 7 days is not bad, but i'm not sure about the quality of the food either.

[@wil9782]

@@jinpark86 correct. Once everyone was loaded onto the bus, they played the automated announcement that told us which hotel we were going to in different languages. $700 isn’t bad at all considering it was almost $1500 6 months ago. And food wise. I honestly wanted to end up at the Grand Hyatt or Marina Bay but was so glad to get The Wyndham because we were able to order food from GMarket (which I got from Mikey in his first quarantine series lol).

[@jinpark86]

@@wil9782 so they didn’t provide you food at Wyndham? You could only order out by using gmarket?

[@DamienYuen7718]

Hey it looks better than the accommodations at the Olympics. LMFAO

[@BobMarley-bo7sq]

Mikey’s been having the corny dad jokes imagine the jokes when he does become a dad 😂😂😂

[@michaele.5107]

Thought he'd do the joke that his gf sick of having mini hot dog every night

[@carolhutchings5421]

You should have had the shiny side of foil away from your food but I'm no expert....

[@GMWILD87]

I'm commenting on every KZbinr I really enjoy as of the last few day you all are what's keeping me going and from going crazy I'm in a nursing home after surgery to remove my toes all of what was left after one in December and this place the time moves so slow I'm 34 and I appreciate all you and the others do thank Mike or if you prefer Mikey thanks brother for your dedication to your fans stay safe and travel well.

[@alisaharris8926]

Praying for you 🙏

[@barbwirewebworks]

Rookie mistake the hot oil man doesn’t travel with any 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@zillsburyy1]

i did not like the hotel hamilton. south korea looks to be way too much of a hassle. TAIWAN here i come!

[@ctsao6873]

Taiwan requires 14 days quarantine in a hotel if you don’t have family home there with the ability to provide separate room and bathroom from the rest of the residents in the home.

[@bigbob8379]

Are those NFTs sir? Please say it ain't so

[@moreadventure3627]

Do you have to pay for the hotel ?

[@danracz6297]

I never would've considered using that method of heating or cooking food. Absolutely genius.

[@sunnyandbradleym.2337]

If this isn't the best way to test your marriage..I don't know any way better!!🤣

[@markokino3716]

Wow! I can't imagine being in an enclosed space with the same person 24 hours a day for ten straight days, especially for "newlyweds." My nerves would be frayed by the end of the quarantine.

[@tonic.1917]

You've got the wrong mindset, buddy. My husband and I have been married 13 years-- we'd make good use of the alone time 😉

[@SnowClover]

Comes down to personality imo, my fiance and I are both home bodies, we live together but have also worked together for the past 11 years, i'd go crazy with anyone else but him, but we just never get sick of eachother somehow haha.

[@aaronyt2819]

How about Meals for Muslim people? Do they have halal options?

[@linhm.2155]

When Mike uses the iron to warm up the fried rice then says " so this officially makes me an iron chef, right" 😂 🤣

[@sFvSaucyyD]

That seems fun. I’d love to just sit and pretend to be in fear and be fed table scraps.

[@KC-yv3zo]

I miss the long reviews per dish. Now we’re just shown a glimpse of the food, either it’s “dry” or it’s “tender”. It’s more like a travel vlog than a review 😩

[@winbalingit8502]

It would be hell were it not for your wife!!! No chilie would make it hell to me!!!🙈

[@mabeleinebulan44]

Wow, 10 days of bento box food! Kudos Mikey- and sooo excited for the dumpling rewards!!!

[@dieselgrandpa4181]

I wouldn't visit anywhere that makes you quarantine.

[@darrenlee1765]

Hi uncle Mike!!!

[@stebopign]

caught him NOT USING raycons!

[@suhasdutta]

oye, what is this KALIflower?

[@DemonFox369]

Mike pronounces cauliflower really different. I wonder if it’s a regional thing or just him.

[@flytronica]

😁

[@aposslex]

I hope the rest of the world catches up to the uk quick. I was going to book a holiday to South Korea and saw that it was either 7 or 14 days quarantine so no point. If you and the country you’re visiting is heavily vaccinated we don’t really need all these restrictions any more

[@nikolaienterprises7747]

Much respect to your success Mike!

[@girlywhirly4971]

Do u and Christine get different dishes and then split them so u get to try both dishes?

[@missrinish]

We used to have really strict quarantine rules in Aust but since last week - all gone. Anyone can land at the airport from anywhere. No testing done now nor quarantine. It’s scary. Hope you two are doing ok.

[@ltlocus]

Why is freedom scary?

[@aposslex]

I think he means it’s scary that some countries might have unnecessary restrictions for a lot longer than needed

[@taiwandxt6493]

@@ltlocus Because in a time of global pandemic it's dangerous lmao.

[@ruinazero1332]

Mikey noooo why are you doing NFTs.

[@BridgesDontFly]

Can you get beer/cigarettes delivered while quarantined?

[@BridgesDontFly]

While at hotels not in your native country. To specify.

[@ndb_1982]

Why? He doesn't smoke or drink?

[@BridgesDontFly]

@@ndb_1982 I'm aware. I was asking the comment section because I'm curious. Google is fickle about proper information as to getting vices while locked down. Also we don't do that in the area I live in. Everyone is responsible and knows to stay home and isolate.

[@Denny-rw2vj]

Hello Mike! your korean wife pronounced Bulgogi the same way you pronounce it instead of saying it in Korean..

[@seanysyang]

What is "Cali-flower"? It's "cauliflower" XD Mikey no!

[@Natrfc1Watp]

Wit u saying cauliflower weird for bra

[@JMGaming32]

I really hope you stay in Korea for a while. Your Korean vlogs before were honestly the best.

[@xMourningStar]

Little tip. If there is no microwave but they have a kettle.... guess what! You can heat stuff up in it!

[@kimmikakes4832]

I love how you always includes her In your videos but at her comfort level!! You don’t force her on but I can feel the genuineness in your voice when talking to her about the meals.

[@simmimon]

Mikey you're doing NFTs?? :(

[@Lightworkps]

Tell your wife to get a job lmao. She’s literally sponging off you Mikey. Remember what happened last time. You are silly

[@midoribushi5331]

I miss the G25 convenience stores and 7 Elvens. People always forget S. Korea, but while I love Japan without quesiton, Korea is low key awesome. Love korean food, etc. Was last there in 2015.

[@samanthakloncz5512]

Is it just me or is that a wedding ring on mikes hand? Lol tell me I’m crazy🤣🤣

[@ndb_1982]

I hope so considering he and Christine are married.

[@jayblood4282]

You clearly have covid it's ok to admit..you hardly mention anything about taste ... lol

[@ChinaDollTravels]

2:27 it’s is always anticipating what you getting when your lunch get delivered to the room it’s like you never know what you may get 😆

[@kimono38]

I enjoy this prisoner experience show