NOODLES on a Boat: FLOATING MARKET Tour of Mekong Delta VIETNAM

[@thedarkemissary]

You floated right past my uncle's house. Haven't been back in 10 years. Brings back memories. Thanks.

[@stargirl7646]

thedarkemissary Oh wow, really?? That is so cool!

[@cherylmedeiros6287]

thedarkemissary that is so awesome! Hope someday you can make the trip back for a visit!

[@InspireNewGeneration]

U r kidding me right?

[@cherylmedeiros6287]

InspireNewGeneration why can't he go back for a visit? Not like he is an illegal immigrant. What are they going to do, put him in jail for emigrating? I really don't know and am not trying to be wise, please educate me.

[@pathorino]

? that was not the direction Inspire was aiming for. He is surprised that it actually happened and not what you are saying.

[@Indie-A-tom]

Mike and banh mi lady, a platonic love story. Soon on theaters.

[@stufr.travel]

:)

[@nobleabrahamarsenal]

Still a better love story than twilight

[@mr.q337]

Still better then Twilight

[@Babyvalkyie]

And 2 years later...its still better than Twilight.

[@D-me-dream-smp]

Legend says on quiet nights you can still hear his plaintive cries across the water.

[@KeepsonMoving]

Might be my favorite video so far, fantastic! Beautiful country, beautiful people, delicious food!

[@MelissaBrownapt215]

Judah Sebastian - (Love your name). Yes. Hope something is underway to clean up the Mekong River though - the lifeblood of the region. Makes you wonder just how healthy the seafood actually is. Eighty percent of large fish faces extinction there. I guess pollution & overfishing affects it. Go now if you can. The population is growing.

[@nethanelmasters5170]

Judah Sebastian love it their in 1970-1973 And yes the people are great only thing was some of them were shooting at us on the river then. Was there last summer and loved it.

[@sayster]

Judah Sebastian i

[@phomgtruong]

Judah Sebastian thanks for complimenting my country

[@Sophie-hr1ip]

My parents were born and raised in Vietnam for about 20 years, and moved to the Philippines, then to Washington, and then to Nevada where we still live now. They were very poor, and would tell me stories of life in Vietnam. Coming from your point of view and your perspective of the culture was refreshing since I can relate (I eat Vietnamese food though, and I speak the language) Vietnam is truly beautiful, and you’ve shown me everything from a non-native point of view. Thanks bruthah.

[@tonysky9047]

This is literally one of the most beautiful videos you have done, could you showcase more of these please. Thank you.

[@paolabueso]

Tony Sky I agree!

[@namelessseeker]

I agree..Little bit of vlog mixed in with the food, feels better then consuming both separately on ur 2 channels, just imo though..

[@stufr.travel]

I agree as well! So much great images in this video. Absolutely makes me want to go there!

[@khalnetherfields7263]

It is very good isn't it? Perfect in the morning

[@TheOtherLifeOfMaryK]

Seeing all the grandmothers smiling warms my heart.

[@dragonfx310]

I love how you capture the bustle of life in this video. The people, their faces and the areas they live in. This particular one hit home because I went back to Vietnam a year ago and it was my first time in 27 years and I too went on a boat ride to these floating markets. I relished every moment of it. I was 2 when I left my home country. It was very emotional for me going back to a place I should've known about but clearly didn't. I'm glad someone who is not native, like you, can truly enjoy what it means to visit a different country and get really into the roots of what makes it tick. Thank you for this Mike, this is why I subscribed to you. Cheers friend. Also, your boat captain kinda resembles my uncle and he loves to sing too. xP

[@Mintimiruku6369]

You must be the first youtuber who actually use the right music for a video about Vietnam. Thank you for all the efforts!!!

[@misterkayy]

that music is so good. gets you emotional, even if you're a complete foreigner

[@ndb_1982]

🤣

[@FullNelson007]

Can anyone please lead me in the right direction to the opening music.. 🙏

[@sharonrichy777]

"Sea monsters have nothing on Asians. We eat 'em all" Best line by Mike Chen ever 😂😂

[@JurassicGamer2]

tell that to the Japanese who died fighting Godzilla (yes, i know its only a movie)

[@Aschentei]

if you can't beat em, EAT EM! - Mike Chen probably

[@saddamalam2496]

Concession S ml

[@blacksheep8120]

Totally agree hahahaha

[@mengqiuw]

4 legs, only no to chair or desk. 2 legs, only no to mom and dad.

[@allistrata]

My stepmom is Vietnamese and she cuts pineapple that way. It's so pretty, I love it.

[@MelissaBrownapt215]

gorilla glue - The more I watch, the more I see pan-Asian culture as the most fascinating for food, crafting arts, traditional dance and painting. If we add pure Buddhism and hopefully, one day diligent land guardianship, you have the ingredients for utopia. Fingers crossed.

[@tonyphung1367]

My mom do the same to😂

[@bellaxfatal]

Great video! Everyone and everything is so colourful. I also love that everyone you see has a smile on their face. All the food looks so delish, I want to eat it all! I love the noodle hammocks. They are really little works of art. And, the lady making the crowns and the animals from the leaves is also amazing. Thank you so much for sharing all of that, and so much more with us. Hopefully, I will be able to experience it first hand, some day. Keep up the great work! Can't wait to see your next video!

[@Totorocutie]

People in Mekong Delta are the friendliest people in Vietnam.

[@Bruh-lt4pl]

legend says that mike is still looking for the Bánh mì lady

[@raguram9343]

I'm from future and yeah he still didn't found her

[@khanhvynguyen7858]

The intro music is my favorite. It is called Beo dat may troi, which in English literally means "drifting water hyacinth, floating clouds". The song is a traditional Vietnamese song played by the unique instrument of Vietnamese culture: 'dan bau'. I mean, I highly appreciate that he illustrated every aspect of Vietnamese culture interestingly and exactly in this video, namely: our music, cuisine, lifestyle and costume. Thank you very much Mike!

[@FullNelson007]

How do I find the original song? From the USA and don't hear that here lol I love traditional Vietnamese music

[@huyentrangpham7752]

appreciate the music, but the origin of it would be pretty far away from the Mekong Delta. Maybe I'm just nitpicking

[@thitranggnguyen844]

Besides, "QUAN HỌ BẮC NINH folk songs" were nscribed in 2009 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

[@ltlsplaytime5287]

By far the coolest video of Vietnam I’ve seen on You Tube. The music and videography was amazing . Really shows the rich culture of the country.

[@Shoobedooby]

Wow, I was definitely blown away with this video. It was a relaxing experience, as well as a TV quality production right here. Great job Mike!

[@raguram9343]

Fr so calm and feels good to see this

[@heatherrfeatherrrle]

As an American born Vietnamese and only visited the motherland twice in my life, thank you for these videos so I can learn more about my family's country and its food. I hope to return in the future and try this!

[@ndb_1982]

🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@sophcandoit]

This was a really really beautiful video. From your interactions with the locals, to the stunning imagery of every day life in Vietnam, I was smiling the whole time. thank you for making this and thank you for being so humble and kind to everyone you interact with!

[@keithponchillia421]

Mike this whole Vietnam series is so awesome, I thought this was the best series you have ever done, it's very obvious that you had a blast going there.

[@Soliciious]

That intro music is literally my jam 😍

[@VinhNguyen-zo4qk]

tphmx search " Beo dat may troi " :3

[@Soliciious]

Vinh Nguyễn I know that song, was singing with the instrumental XD

[@10vutrandung69]

One of the most regonizesible folk songs in Vietnam

[@JasminDesu]

I love that the people there aren't shy to smile for the camera, they seem so happy!

[@MeadyBeard]

Just got home from a grueling workout. Fixed my late dinner, and checked notifications. Saw this, and thought; WINNING at life right now!

[@RaiEDT]

Probably one of the best videos you’ve did. Great editing

[@bthegingerkitty4251]

Hope someone finds that auntie, may the quest someday be fulfilled!

[@dashiedev3281]

I am Vietnamese and thank you very much for making this video, i am so proud of my country!!

[@murau6036]

Me too

[@lh3066]

Mike, I absolutely love your Vietnam food series. They’re all amazing and really make me wanna visit Vietnam soon. I hope this isn’t the last one and there’s a few more Vietnam left coming. Btw love the background music too.

[@leeannem5665]

By far, one of my favorite strictly dumpling episodes yet. Makes me want to go there. Great job Mikey.

[@jessicacolon5265]

Thank you for sharing. I LOVED this video. The music, the scenery, the people, the food, all so beautiful.

[@KhanhNguyen-uv3dx]

Jessica Colon yes, you'll be happier when you encountered those greeting smiles @ 16:50 .Then you know you're in Vietnam..

[@administratie2754]

Love the way you love food. And your humor too. Makes it really fun to watch your videos. Thanks!

[@reginasalazar7943]

In true Mike Chen fashion, whenever I see a new vid I gotta say...”Umm, yes please!” 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@strictlydumpling]

That's also what I say whenever I see food

[@reginasalazar7943]

Strictly Dumpling umm holy crap you replied!!! Dude you’re so amazing! Keep up the amazing work 😭☺️☺️☺️

[@nguyennhi1993]

I love the editing of this video. Thank you for putting in the traditional Vietnamese music, it make me miss Vietnam very much.

[@Cosmo-b-t8c]

I have to say this since iam early. Your videos are extremely relaxing to watch and it is great to see someone do something which they are truly passionate about. I hope i can travel and eat delicious food like you do one day.A fan from india.

[@strictlydumpling]

Thank you, heading to india soon :-)

[@stufr.travel]

I absolutely agree, this video inspires me to do even more traveling. I want to visit Vietnam now as well. And India is also on my list.

[@quyennguyen3332]

This video put a smile on my face! Will be heading to the motherland at the end of the year. So excited to be eating all this yummy foods and more :)

[@Lunaedea7]

Oh my god, Mike, I love you so much. You are literally the greatest. This video was AMAZING- I teared up when you were showing us the river on the way to the rice hammock restaurant. And when you called the noodle soup lady "Auntie" was so endearing :) This trip to Vietnam has been my absolute favorite of yours to watch, and I've watched almost every trip you've taken. Every time I watch one of your videos my day automatically gets better. Your content is so incredible. Thank you so so much for all that you do

[@mwindanji6714]

amazing. you made me want to schedule another stop on my way home. Beautiful. The woven rice - I assume it's cooked rice ground at the top of the tube and fed thru a toothed tip at the bottom? Perfect video. Thanks for your hard work and your teams outstanding editing.

[@stufr.travel]

I totally agree. I have never seen that woven rice before. Looks amazing.

[@Hankxiong]

This has got to be one of your best videos

[@clarionblur]

Vietnam is one of Mother Nature's jewels, and the people flow beautifully through their environment.

[@lindaxu7384]

gordon ramsay said that pork noodle soup cooked by this toothless lady on vietnam boat market was the best dish hes ever eaten check out season 4 episode 21 masterchef for the episode

[@anitaboddie1073]

LINDA XU And we all know how picky Gordon can be. If I ever get there, I will look for this awesome lady.

[@quanvanlong4565]

Món ông đó ăn là bún riêu bà hai bán

[@katherinehurt5238]

LINDA XU YES I SAW THAT EXACT EPISODE!!!!

[@katherinehurt5238]

@kolkat c Why so negative? He must be doing something right if he has his own show and several restaurants.....

[@riviacchad8513]

@kolkat c that guy has more than 15 stars and more respect from the industry than you will ever have big boy. You wont even have the balls to say that to his face lol

[@flowersmile123]

This video was so beautiful, from the people, river, boats, culture, activities and scenery. This experience makes life worthwhile. Thank you for showing us all this.

[@66jackieb]

Love the intro music, it was so relaxing to see and its so beautiful. The food looks so good.

[@VinhNguyen-zo4qk]

Jackie B intro music is a song named " Beo dat may troi "

[@Bj-yf3im]

Vinh Nguyễn Very similar to Chinese music! ☺

[@mymycat187]

yeah but it play by vietnamese 's music instrument with has only 1 string

[@Bj-yf3im]

huy tran All those notes and sounds from just one string? What's the instrument called?

[@mymycat187]

BJ19 ws it is called đàn bầu

[@danasaylor7046]

This video is beautiful! The colors, the food, everything! ❤️

[@Blackoreanfemale]

Beautiful... I'm so in love with their culture. I'm going to have to take umma here to visit.🥰

[@patshhi4620]

Mike, this is the prettiest video you have done. I love seeing the local people, and the beautiful landscapes. It really ties into the food you are eating. Well done. More of these please.

[@nghuuvuhung]

Love the scenery, love the Vietnamese traditional music at the beginning, i think you really love this country

[@aditi013]

The video is so good....getting to travel to Vietnam while at the comfort of your home during quarantine....thank you so much Mike! Love you and take care!

[@tonipham63]

That is some high-key Vietnamese musci you've put into that video

[@Hotpink51]

never heard Vietnamese music before this, but it's so beautiful and relaxing wow

[@nhatduy160]

That's music from north of Vietnam, we have many kinds of music depend on region: North, South, Central and Highland music

[@patriciaholbrook6152]

Whenever I watch your videos abroad I just realize how much kinder and well natured people are of other cultures. Really wish I lived in another country sometimes.

[@CosmosPeony]

"Dô !" Real Western Vietnamese. Thank you for such beautiful video of my home country.

[@squidbod]

I don't eat meat but absolutely love all your videos! But this one is by far, one of my favourites. Love the serene boat ride. The aerial views... The beautiful capture of the beautiful people. The food is like a bonus and the spice of your vid. Super awesome!

[@loser5960]

Mas W YOU DON'T EAT MEAT!?!?!

[@MinhNguyen-ff6xf]

Vegans are definitely welcome to the Mekong delta. Fish, shrimp, and all types of seafood are very common in the area. Vegan foods can be commonly found in numerous restaurants. You’ll love our vegan foods because they are even tastier than meat dishes.

[@D-me-dream-smp]

If you go stay in a monastery they make some amazing vegetarian food. They do incredible things with tofu. Vietnam has lots of good vegetarian food (I tend not to eat meat travelling to avoid getting sick as unless you know a local it’s hard to know where/what to eat).

[@fedupnow61859]

What a beautiful place. I knew people that got out after the war and told me how beautiful it is. My mouth is watering with that rice hammock.

[@jennienguyen6834]

Everything about this video makes me miss home more. The music, captures of the locals, the food,… Amazing video❤

[@jinkimmy6402]

That place looks very traditional. People are very hardworking☺

[@kit-qw4oz]

Great video. Beautiful scenery, people, food, experiences... But I want nothing more than that toy chicken. It was so adorable!!

[@hannahho4693]

Definitely one of my favorite video ❤️ Watching it by midnight in Canada, missing my country so much 😢 Thank u for making such a great video about Vietnam ❤️

[@disco07]

Gotta go to Vietnam. What beautiful transformation. Everything yall ate in this video was fabulous!

[@Tea7N]

i like to taste but i can't eat a lot..i want to travel but i hate long travel..have anxiety disorder ..so i cannot go far place..good for you you travel and eat ...more power

[@XxsoulrockaxX]

I really enjoyed this video Mike! You were so hilarious and the quality is A+++++++

[@MrBirdieZ]

Bazinga! T-shirt, Sheldon Cooper fan here :D

[@Legitbeaast]

Thank you so much for this video - I love that you captured the raw beauty of Vietnam that tourists fails to see and neglect . I was born and raised in Vietnam and after 13 years of growing up in America, I’ve sadly lost my roots with my native land. I’ve become so accustomed to the luxury of industrialized America that I failed to remember the natural beauty of Vietnam. Thank you so much for reminding me of the beautiful, hardworking country I was orginally raised in.

[@makaylasneed1462]

Everything looks so delicious

[@imclaypot]

This is one of the best production video in this channel so far

[@LA-jd4uk]

The music makes me wanna cry tho. Thank you for another wonderful vid!

[@legendofeon]

When you were like “that’s it” I was like Nooo! There should be more! I’m glad you shot more footage 😊 Amazing video! Love your content!!

[@jewels_rxannie611]

Beautiful country with beautiful people

[@ipw68]

I agree with everybody here! It is the best video Ive seen this far! Thank you so much! I really enjoy this! Will show this to my Mom soon!🤗

[@nguyenmooney2718]

I like how you chose the opening music!

[@shawnmanh7707]

You and Sonny are two of the best food reviewers in this whole freaking world!!!!! I look upon you every day. Thank you for featuring my country.

[@Ileikpotatoe]

Nothing like seeing the homeland of Vietnam to truly understand how privileged we all are

[@Ileikpotatoe]

Blah N Nothing condescending about the truth and comparison of the US and Vietnam. Regardless no matter how I phrase my comment so you won't get butt hurt, you can't change the fact that nearly everyone in America is privileged, give or take.

[@berbnobirbyes.8583]

Nathan Nguyen very true; am Viet, and while the culture is beautiful, and all of the greens and herbs give me such joy... it’s horrible when you see a little boy without legs scooting around on a wooden board with wheels begging for money. The people either ignored him, or they whispered to their children that that’s what happens if you stray too far from your parents; that you’ll be captured and your legs will be chopped off, then be forced to beg for your life..

[@Jesterisim]

i love the filming in this video, there's something different about it and i love it! there's alot more than just food, it feels like i'm on the trip with you. i hope you film like this more often!

[@JuukezeBarbie]

This is by far the most beautifullest video ever ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@KarateKim]

A great travel video. I loved going on the river with your crew. This is why you are my favorite person to watch on any channel, KZbin or cable. Thanks

[@mickeynguyen1002]

Your videos make us viewers feel like they are right there with you experiencing the beautiful scenery! Makes me miss my home country very much (in a good way haha). Hope we all will get to experience Vietnam like you did one day. Your channel was actually what inspired me to start my own YT channel, hoping that I can spread a little piece of Vietnamese culture in the U.S. Thanks for all your hard work!❤️

[@catmy5649]

Love, love, love your Vietnam videos. Thank you for an awesome job!! 👍🏼❤️

[@nessfirth4039]

Love this video whoever in the team was involved in producing this you did an amazing job... Ps my daughter started singing sponge bob square pants "lives in a pineapple under the Sea" and now wants to know is that where you live mikey? Lol

[@trantran6989]

I’m a Vietnamese , I love the bird make by leafs the coco you’re holding that so long I didn’t see people make anymore , this my childhood. Thanks so much for great video and enjoy guys..

[@felixslettuuce7153]

ahhhh you are making me homesick 😂😂😂😂 great video Mike!

[@divaah3995]

Wonderful, beautiful video of the landscape, people, foods, sounds and thus the flavor of the place. BRAVO BRAVO Mikey!

[@ameliarose7451]

I love your hot pot ones the best the meat boiling in soup is so cool

[@ericarobbin]

Amazing! Love all your videos and how upbeat and positive you are in showing us all the details! You are doing all the things I would just love to do and makes me feel like I'm there with all the beautiful snippets that you film!

[@InfiniteAthletics]

I just had breakfast and now I’m hungry again!

[@stufr.travel]

haha I have that same feeling ;)

[@BigLyfe09]

Nearly moved to tears from the Beauty!!!!! Thanks Mike!!!!!!

[@jenifernguyen8148]

Watching your video made me feel miss Vietnam😢😢

[@tuengsak]

The production value in this video is probably the best I’ve seen on your channel so far, great camera work and all. You deserve more than one million subscribers already, haven’t a clue why it takes so long. Awesome video as always.

[@eniarinde9837]

Love this!

[@cindimoore5389]

These people are so focused on making a living but at the same time they seem so happy. This is one of my favorite videos you've done. I'd LOVE to see more like this one. Gorgeous! I hope to visit Busan South Korea next year. My niece is there. I know it will spoil me. I will want to visit many more Asian countries. I subscribed to yoh fairly recently so I am still watching all your videos. They make me so hungry! I have to admit, I have a HUGE platonic crush on you!!

[@shreddernation1096]

Bahn Mi Lady where you at though?? 😂😂😂

[@naritruwireve1381]

_Legends say Mike is still looking for the bahn mi lady to this day_

[@Iceburg659]

This may be my favorite video on the channel. Such a beautiful country.

[@kham430]

mike greetings from Australia(Adelaide),keep up the gooood work bro.

[@stargirl7646]

I got a little choked up at 6:53 - a little glimpse into the life of a cute little family that I’ll never meet, but I love them just from that little glimpse. 💗💗

[@tommywiseauconfit]

Soo pretty

[@rini2001vn]

Every place looks amazing in your videos. Keep up the good work, Mike!

[@KingDennisJensen]

So cool!! God bless the Vietnamese, love from Canada

[@Helenheaven11223]

Thanks

[@maxc9432]

Their smiles are so heartwarming

[@Pathofwar]

Here before this showed up on my subscriptions page! edit: Damn Mikey, looking buff

[@paultam96]

Mike your production quality is just keep getting better! keep up the great work!

[@aaliyahjean2476]

Am i the only one that didn't know Mike has a tv show on Amazon Prime called Simply Dumpling???

[@knoxx187]

I knew I saw simply dumpling somewhere! I looked at the name on this page and felt so confused

[@N8riz]

Good to know!

[@mikegeorgius7589]

Yes...

[@only-lonely8938]

Yah definitely only one 😂

[@twocanplayatthat]

Amazing video! Loved this! Thank you for filming and taking us along with you. :)

[@honu-aumakua]

Perfect start to my morning! Notification squad :)

[@coolshabz35]

One of the best videos i have seen on youtube Mikey..The video with the background score is perfect!

[@StevenPenny]

I want that T-shirt. I’ll have to look for it when I’m over in Vietnam.

[@cha4050]

Love this video! The capture of ppl and their smiles. And the scenery.