Q & A with GRANDPA | Get to know a 90 year old Jamaican Chinese Grandpa

Hello!
Welcome back to my channel! Today we are interviewing Grandpa about some of his favorite food and his story while living in Jamaica.
If you have any questions for him please feel free to leave it in the comments so we can do a part 2.
Restaurant mentioned:
Kon Chau Chinese Restaurant
8376 SW 40th St, Miami, FL 33155
Nuff Love!
Tina
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[@juanalban6485]

He's earned the right to have his soup whenever he pleases.

[@EatWithTinaChai]

He definitely does!

[@tranquilbakergentletraveller]

And Tina's earned the right to eat noodles whenever she pleases

[@patremagilbert682]

Yes

[@mantwaan]

Yo I can't wait to be that old, no efffs given, mans hungry let him eat lol. I think that was the best part of the video lol. Big up from NYC

[@JimiBegbaaji]

And however he pleases!

[@starelise1387]

Out of many…..ONE PEOPLE 🇯🇲

[@Noneofyourbizniz1]

Literally

[@mangotree12375]

AMEN 🙏 out of many we are one people jamaica my love home country ❤ 🇯🇲

[@favidcooljay4862]

America's saying is "get out of my country"

[@btannen777]

Holla!!!! 🔥 🔥

[@KhuneBoh]

NO!!!😔😔😔☹️

[@trevorbolton1372]

Your grandfather is a real Jamaican, one can hear it in his voice. Love and much respect to you and your grandfather! 🇯🇲 🇨🇳 !!

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Thank you so much for watch! Lots of love and blessings to you and your family

[@retrogirl5422]

He sounds just like my grandfather (passed away many years ago now) ❤

[@mellowillow]

@@retrogirl5422Sounds like mine too 🥹

[@kaioiamo1503]

She said he was born in Jamaica so yea that would make him Jamaican. Smh lol

[@leneciaw6478]

Sounds like my grandad from the eh' to stutter ❤

[@kurtminault8564]

Love seeing and listening to folks with a Jamaican accent that you wouldn't expect, it's really fascinating

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Thank you for your support and love!

[@melanier7309]

Jamaica's motto is, " Out Of Many One People." I live on Long Island in NY. I went to high school, college and have worked with many Jamaicans that are not Black. My former next-door neighbors are of East Indian descent. The ones that used to live across from me are of Chinese descent.

[@TinaChristinaTD]

Yes💙

[@JimiBegbaaji]

I recall the first time I ever heard Lady Colin Campbell speak. She had a gorgeous Jamaican accent. I'm disappointed that she no longer has it. Instead she speaks very posh Queen's English. 🥺

[@kaioiamo1503]

It’s a nationality not a race.

[@tameishalcampbell]

As a native Jamaican it delights me to see the representation.

[@minervaowl8298]

My mom (Jamaican) and my dad (Guyanese) always talked about growing up with Asians in their local area. No one believe this but yes there are Caribbean Asians. It’s a melting pot.

[@EatWithTinaChai]

A huge melting pot! Thank you for watching!

[@yvetteking7749]

True! The Caribbean is ethnically and racially diverse. Jamaica is ethnically and racially diverse.("Out of many, one people") Actually, Jamaica was more ethnically and racially diverse before independence than it is now.

[@shineayandrews1869]

It’s like Cuba had a huge Asian population.

[@alexshi9320]

The first president of Guyana was actually a Chinese guy

[@simplyplanna_banana]

I went to school with a Jamaican family with the surname Lee Hing.

[@curoseba5363]

I love how he continues to eat his soup throughout 😊😂 so sweet

[@EatWithTinaChai]

haha right. the food must not stop

[@wondoney]

Love this. My Jamaican grandmother was half-Chinese. In my experience, people who aren’t Jamaican always seem shocked or confused by the existence of Chinese Jamaicans.

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Yeah I dont know why. I may have to give a brief history lesson one day lol Blessings to you and your family!

[@Rsalmond83]

In the US, they don’t show the full scope of diversity in other countries. They paint stereotypes in the media. First time I met a Chinese female who was raised in Jamaica blew my mind when I heard her speak. Traveling to Jamaica and seeing the diverse cultures/people was really eye opening and a beautiful experience.

[@minameaar1]

As a Jamaican who know many native people of Chinese ethnicity, I stayed on this video purely for your grandpa! Fascinating man, always good to listen to our elders. Bless up and respect for the video 🙏🏿.

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Thank you so much for watching! Blessings to you and your family. One Love

[@user-rn3cr6iv5h]

I too am from NYC I really didn’t have a problem being dark Jamaican Chinese,You know people are more visual so you have to explain so much…Bx & Bk have plenty mixup. Last names are funny when you interview and they are looking for a specific person.🤣.Bigup yaself.

[@lornakarjohn9665]

Lovely video. Love to you and Grandpa ❤

[@MusicforMe123]

Wow... amazing, he is 90 years young and his mother was born in Jamaica, these are the real Jamaicans who have seen the history of the island. You can learn a lot from your grandpa. What a wonderful man.

[@EatWithTinaChai]

I love to hear his stories and from others too. He is amazing! Blessings to you and your family

[@baileysnights3479]

Yeah the fact his mum was born in Jamaica, I notice a lot of Chinese Jamaicans in Port Antonia when I visited a few years ago. My brother lives in Norwich Portland

[@written12]

@@baileysnights3479where did you grow up?

[@written12]

Isn’t there a way for you or your family to find where your granddad was from?

[@baileysnights3479]

@@written12 Y? Where did you grow up??

[@DarkAngel2512]

So his mum was born in Jamaica over 100 years ago? That's crazy.

[@niranwashere1087]

Aye, most foreigners don’t realise just how long Chinese peoples been in Jamaica for, they been here for over 300 year!

[@klee6073]

@@niranwashere1087not 300 years they first arrived around 1850

[@Heyokasireniei468sxso]

alot were slaves

[@shellajames4862]

​@@Heyokasireniei468sxso They weren't slaves. Indentured servants after the emancipation of enslaved Africans.

[@Heyokasireniei468sxso]

@@shellajames4862 that's just double speak its the same just a fancier name I get the implication you wish me to see tho

[@Otakumaxtv]

Thank you so much for this video, I’m dark skinned Jamaican Chinese so I was definitely heckled a lot in school for having a Chinese last name growing up in New York, I was almost ashamed of it at one point but as I got older and moved out, other cultures and people Love to hear my story and think it’s beautiful to have a unique name and bloodline and here is a funny story my woman is from the Philippines and she’s half Chinese but her last name is Spanish so when people see us, they think I got my last name from her but it’s really from me!!! 😂🇯🇲🇨🇳 One love and big up grandpa🙏❤️

[@mimi11011]

Yes you would get bullied easily if there's even a slight difference to the norm. I had my share lol

[@s._3560]

Glad you are okay with it now but never be ashamed of your mixed heritage. Hope in future you will have a chance to explore your Chinese heritage in China as well. It is a beautiful and rich culture with a deep history.

[@EatWithTinaChai]

I am sorry that you went through that when you were younger. I wish kids would be nicer to other kids, even now. I am happy to hear that you are embracing it now. Definitely do not be ashamed! you are a beautiful soul and show it to the world. That is a funny story, funny how the world works. What a mix of love and lots of exploration to happen between all the cultures. Blessings to you and your family!

[@ayannasupreme]

Chinese people in Panama speak Spanish too so… not too shocking 🤷🏿‍♀️

[@Otakumaxtv]

@@mimi11011yeah, it wasn’t a good experience at all but I’m glad I moved when I did, got to meet some amazing people!!! ❤

[@PS_ItsMe]

He is so wholesome, his accent if wonderful and he's also making me hungry 😂

[@EatWithTinaChai]

he is such a wonderful person. haha I hope you got some food after the video

[@lucindagalvan7522]

That is a crazy combination Jamaican and Chinese wow. This why people should not be prejudice because we are all mixed. Life is too short for racism. Wow. This is great.

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Exactly! Thank you for watching. Blessings and One Love

[@cutpricevids7509]

It's actually a common combination from way back - Jamaicans are as their motto says 'one out of many people'

[@nellydavis7645]

How is that a crazy combination? I believe the country Jamaica is a melting pot.

[@nnyv0040]

@@nellydavis7645 it's only crazy to certain people as they have never been exposed to it. people in Jamaica will know there is a strong history of Chinese Jamaicans dating back to the 19th century. also the media never represents special people like this. for example in China, there are so many different ethnic groups that look so different from your typical Chinese person. Some Chinese people in China look very Western with Asian features the further north and west you migrate. The further south you go you have darker skin Chinese people who start to look more South East Asian. We all so diverse that the world only have a small snippet of what Chinese people look like.

[@mefieswaby]

Love all of mi Chinese Jamaicans blessings and respect 🙏 🇯🇲 🇨🇳

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Thank you so much! One love ❤️

[@HummingbirdJa]

Me too.

[@marlened3537]

These are real Jamaicans❤

[@EatWithTinaChai]

One Love!

[@JenniferJones-bo1rx]

All Jamaicans are real Jamaicans 😂

[@ssj-rose4572]

No there Chinese

[@kathleenmonsegue9700]

@@ssj-rose4572doesn’t matter what ethnicity you are by blood. If your born in Jamaica your Jamaican. My husband has a half Chinese cousin in Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 West Indies. Chinese people are everywhere lol

[@TheKingbigb22]

@@ssj-rose4572 yea no we don’t care about that shit in Jamaica they Jamaican especially when this dude grew up in the exact same hood as my grandpa’s 😂😂

[@Sebastianx007]

He just wants to eat his soup 🍲 😁 but he's so accommodating to give you a interview at the same time!

[@EatWithTinaChai]

I know right. But I had to find a way for him to film with me or else he will be bored 😆

[@Sebastianx007]

@@EatWithTinaChai ok I take that back smart plan ... BTW what kind of soup was that it looked so good 😋

[@Kid_Ink92]

@@Sebastianx007 Wonton Soup mixed with the supreme noodles

[@SusanPowell-mt2ly]

I just met someone whose mom is Polish and whose dad is Jamaican. She grew up in Jamaica. Beautiful accent, patois, and speaks Polish too

[@EatWithTinaChai]

wow that is amazing! There were quite a bit of Germans in Jamaica, depending where you go in Jamaica, you will see some Jamaicans with blue grey eyes.

[@ladytb2343]

I just love him 🥰 to be 90 yrs old and eating like that is a blessing 😇 his mind is so sharp. My God bless you guys.

[@EatWithTinaChai]

He is very sharp! Thank you so much for watching. No he doesnt speak chinese.

[@normacampbell550]

Eat With Tina Chai Every one was "hand to mouth". Love his honesty.🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@EatWithTinaChai]

@@normacampbell550 It was a tough time back in those days especially with such a huge family. It is still tough for a lot of people in Jamaica.

[@theresewheeler1498]

He is so sharp and has a little Jamaican accent Thank you for sharing

[@godsgraceisenough6158]

This Bring back memories. We are definitely out of many one people. I do identify

[@kevinn5976]

Your Grandad is cool! Love the Jamaican accent. I grew up in Brixton, London. My next door neighbours were from Jamaica. They introduced me to Jerk chicken, Plantin and reggae music!

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Thank you! he is the best. I love Jerk Chicken and plantain and of course Reggae Music. Glad you got to experience it.

[@motivationbynetseb]

Thank you Tina for making this video. This is rich oral history! A lot of people are ignorant to the authenticity of the Chinese to our Jamaican heritage.

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Thank you so much for watching! Jamaica definitely has a rich history with a diverse of people from all over the world.

[@mrssaunders2]

I meet my first Chinese Jamaican in 1990, when my friend introduced me to her grandmother. Being 1/2 Japanese myself, I wasn't surprised. I just couldn't stop listening to this woman speaking Jamaican patios. Every chance I got to spend time with her, I did.

[@EatWithTinaChai]

that must have been so much fun! Blessings

[@PopsGG]

2 Chinese people with a Jamaican accents. My mind is blown. Can't believe I made it 43 years without ever seeing/hearing one. Great video, thanks!

[@EatWithTinaChai]

haha thank you so much for watching and your support!

[@kayflip2233]

Normal if you travel.

[@PopsGG]

@@kayflip2233 I guess it depends on where you travel. The population of Jamaica is quite low, not to mention Chinese Jamaicans. I have not have the privilege of traveling to Jamaica or any of the Caribbean yet. Hopefully soon.

[@alaefarmestatesllc]

Now go watch the Chinese that speak only Russian and the Russians that speak only Chinese. Talk about having one’s mind blown lol

[@ananse77]

​@@PopsGGIt's just such a normal part of Jamaican life that for Jamaicans its strange to hear you say your mind is blown. In fact, if you've met black Jamaicans you may have met Chinese Jamaicans. Many black Jamaicans have Chinese ancestry and often you can't tell by looking. Sometimes the name gives it away - Chung, Lowe, Chin. But sometimes the name wasn't passed down because one of the persons who passed down the Chinese ancestry included a woman at some point. There are a number of both types among my friends and family. In some it’s visible, in some it’s not.

[@Big__Sister]

Chills…it’s like listening to my grandpa. Cherish grandpas!!!

[@camirak2675]

Amen🙌🏼 Honoring all Grandpas!!! Here on Earth 🌎 🌍 and in Heaven 🕊️💕💕

[@dbrice71]

As an first generation American of Jamaican decent with strong family ties, this video fills mi eart wit niceness. ❤ 52 year old born and bred in Miami.

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Thank you so much for watching! Nuff love and blessings!

[@simchachamberg6597]

I am Jamaican, born in 1940 went to Franklin Town elementary school AND Kingston Technical School. I am one of the first three graduates from Jamaica University in engineering, Then I went to England, London University, and Norway Hydroelectric & also Switzerland. Worked at British Rail, Hawker Siddley makers of US Navy jump jet aircraft etc. & Alcan, Ewarton. Now as a self-employed engineer and now working as Research Engineer in power generation & propulsion, using explosion sciences in Florida. I am sure I grew up with some of his family in Kingston Regards

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Wow what a small world! What an accomplishment and achievement! That is amazing! Lots of love and blessings.

[@zoraidacastro2703]

Interesting 🤔

[@gardeniainbloom812]

You're still working?

[@michellejackson2099]

I love your Grandpa. This is so wholesome and I love seeing the diversity in Jamaica.

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Thank you so much for your support and love! One love!

[@MarjorieWong-ym3ft]

A fictional diversity

[@alicegauteng2358]

Almost 50 years in the US and he hasnt lost his melodic Jamaican accent. ❤❤❤

[@dorothylisahumphrey2396]

Me mom is Jamaican/Chinese came to America from Kingston, JA at 16 in 1968 before I was born. Me grandmother Chinese, me grandad Ghana. I remember visiting me mom in Jersey and she brought me to a Jamaican restaurant and the owners were Asian with a strong West Indian accent and the food was delicious!The whole experience blew me away!

[@EatWithTinaChai]

That is amazing to hear! What a beautiful story. I would love to visit there one day and try the restaurant.

[@profewiase]

Which part of Ghana was your grandfather from? Great to know you had a Ghanian granddad

[@morinereid9277]

I am in my sixties and I grew up with lots of Jamaican Chinese. Out of many we are one. Bless up Jamaica and Jamaicans 🇯🇲💖

[@antonettegreen9670]

Grandpa’s memory is on point!

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Yess, He is super sharp.

[@normacampbell550]

Eat With Tina Chai Please give us part 2. Pleasssssssssssssssse

[@mikeramos372]

You can hear the knowledge and delivery in his voice. Bless him.

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Thank you! One Love 🖤💚💛

[@JESUSISLORDforevermore888]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙. I am Jamaican Puerto Rican that was born in the mainland USA. I have been living in Hawaii 38 years now. Your grandpa is precious!!!

[@EatWithTinaChai]

wow that is absolutely amazing! thank you so much.

[@kidmanila2160]

Puerto rican are beautiful people but they racist they go to Hawaii and are belittle by the tongan and samoan and Filipinos and they fake.they want to be our friends Filipinos in hawaii sad majority of the latin people are racist but chinese in hawaii no there place there under the samoan and tongan and Hawaiian and Filipinos chinese are not racist but they think there beautiful in looks but there not the koreans are the racist asians the Chinese are much better looking then the koreans koreans believe everyone is garbage to them

[@gaildouglas6714]

I think that is wonderful that at 90 years old he still has a great memory, GOD bless your grandpa😊❤

[@ronniechung6674]

Stumbled across this video. Being a Jamaican Chinese, the conversation stirs up memories. Keep it up 👍

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Thank you so much for watching! I hope it brought back some good memories.😀

[@ronniechung6674]

@@EatWithTinaChai it absolutely did!!! Were you guys born in Jamaica?

[@kingstonhalf-waytree9763]

@@ronniechung6674 That mean you didn't watch the video

[@ronniechung6674]

😂

[@ronniechung6674]

@@kingstonhalf-waytree9763 I did, but obviously that slipped through 😂 I've been enjoying some older videos

[@mariabrissettchildofgod8356]

Out of many we are one people 🇯🇲

[@bello7077]

I’m from a multiracial family and this is very heart warming to watch. My half English grandmother died at a 103 years old. Most of the Chinese in my family have passed, they were all born in Jamaica… Much love and respect 👏👏🙏🙏🇯🇲🇺🇸🇯🇲

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Thank you so much for watching and love! you are the true definition of out of many one people! You must have a lovely family! Lots of love and blessings!

[@bello7077]

@@EatWithTinaChai ❤️👏. I love curry lobster just like your grandfather. Every time I go Jamaica, that’s on my to eat list.

[@EatWithTinaChai]

@@bello7077 where is your go to spot?

[@bello7077]

@@EatWithTinaChai use to be cosmo’s in negril… but now, kuyaba negril

[@HdHd-hp6qz]

The accent on her just sounds so amazing. I could listen to her talk all day.

[@terrenceblackwood399]

Nuff respect for Chinese Jamaican, hard working people.

[@alanwatts8961]

Grandpa goin strong at 90!! 💪🏾 God bless u guys

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Thank you! He is so sharp. Cant trick him.

[@tj6742]

Grandpa is a Legend !! 👍🏾🇯🇲 Gosh ! Makes me miss my own grandpa soo much seeing him as he strongly reminds me of him . Naah lie! Grandpa ! I'm your biggest fan !!🇯🇲👍🏾 Continue eat up them good mouth watering foods and stay healthy and strong ! 😀 Rispek !👍🏾🧡🌸🇯🇲

[@EatWithTinaChai]

He is such a gem. I hope watching this brought back great memories of your grandpa.

[@normacampbell550]

I love and respect Grandpa a lot.

[@jollygoodgordon5580]

ur granpa looks so adorable and he seem like a sweet guy. bless him.

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Thank you! He is!

[@chinxdencoy723]

Love this from a fellow Chinese Jamaican

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Thank you so much!

[@stephaniechung4414]

Grandparents are such wealth of knowledge…..my Japo passed last year at 97 so God bless your Grandpa….❤️

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Grandparents definitely do. I am so sorry to hear about your Japo. 97 years strong!

[@normacampbell550]

Eat With Tina Chai Is it possible some time in the near future to link up with #mtm family. More people need to see you... plan an interview with Tami's dad even...?

[@normacampbell550]

Your Channel needs viewership... the contents is great... I know it's time consuming but still try please.

[@EatWithTinaChai]

@@normacampbell550 Thank you for the ideas. Unfortunately I dont know them personally. If you do you can set us up :D.

[@EatWithTinaChai]

@@normacampbell550 Thank you! I appreciate your support.

[@waynerobert1385]

We love this post . My team and I was at the Chinese Garden yesterday we are researching the Chinese contribution to the Jamaican culture specifically the food. We at Genesis Academy want to thank you the Chinese family for your contribution. We are truly out of many one people . We love Grandpa, he is so cool.

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Thank you so much for watching! I hope you enjoyed the garden and I hope you got more information for your research.

[@mackjay8072]

What did you learn about the contribution?

[@powerbroker3000]

There is another time and place that is slowly being forgotten about Jamaica. My grandfather was chinese as well and had many stores. We all pretty much moved up to the US in the mid seventies like so many other families. This, however, reminds me of my late father, who just passed at 93, and man could he eat. Thank you for sharing this.

[@EatWithTinaChai]

I am sorry to hear about your father. Thank you so much for watching. It is so interesting to hear all the stories.

[@yardie4636]

It’s always a pleasure to see your grandpa.

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Thank you! I hope to do more videos with him. Any suggestion is welcome.

[@normacampbell550]

Eat With Tina Chai please use Advertisements so you can get even some money for gas. We will watch them.

[@EatWithTinaChai]

@@normacampbell550 Thank you so much for your support! I am truly blessed. Much love!

[@artisttemple8268]

I love this! This is why you can NEVER judge a book by its cover. We are ALL interconnected!!! #currylobster 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Blessings and One Love!

[@PinkPeachhh]

Your grandpa is so precious ❤

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Thank you so much :)

[@autumnrose6370]

Awwww❤️❤️ grandpa is healthy and strong. Food look yummy😋

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Thank you! Blessings

[@zoraidacastro2703]

There are Asians all over the world. Its so amazing that his memory so sharp❤ I hope he lives a long time.... Mexico has a lot of Chinese folks. There are Koreans in Colombia. Love his accent.

[@EatWithTinaChai]

It is amazing! I hope I am as sharp as he is at his age. Wow It is amazing how people end of all over the world.

[@kayflip2233]

Yeah, Asians integrate will with everybody. Don't cause any trouble and are always respectful. Very docile and cute people.

[@mintowarrioralways7217]

Grandpa is such a gem more please.

[@EatWithTinaChai]

He really is a gem! I will try film more with him.

[@gidiess7880]

My parents are around his age and left the West Indies at the same time for the same reason and miss the same things - the people and the food! Listening to your Grandpa makes me feel warm. Your Grandpa is amazing!

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Thank you for watching! I am glad you enjoyed the video! One Love 🖤💚💛

[@terrenceblackwood399]

I'm not Chinese but I have the utmost respect and love for these people. How they managed to preserve Thier culture and while being 100% Jamaican.

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Thank you so much! Lots of love to you and your family!

[@KunoichiL3e]

Crazy how he look and sound just like my grandfather, just the chinese jamaican version 😂🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗💖

[@EatWithTinaChai]

hehe. He must be so awesome!

[@BB-pt9hv]

Im so happy this blessed my algorithm, you guys are so sweet together! Thanks to your grandpa for participating ☺️

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Thank you so much for watching!! Blessings and One Lovee

[@chrisgabbidon7088]

It's beautiful that you post this video I myself is West Indian Jamaican cuz we got a lot of stereotypes they need to know a lot of or diversity we're very diverse so thanks for sharing

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Thank you so much for watching! We are definitely a melting pot! Lots of blessings!

[@jer1230]

He’s so cute! ❤ I’m in Toronto area and Jamaican background, I grew up with a few Chinese Jamaicans.. and a few of the Caribbean grocery stores are owned by Chinese Jamaicans

[@EatWithTinaChai]

I went to Toronto about 4 years and I loved it. The people are so nice and the food is amazing! Someone commented a a while back saying that there is a place in Toronto that has fish place like Hellshire

[@buttyscott1]

He reminds me so much of my 90 + Chinese neighbor, who passed recently ..Lovely down to earth man ..Stay well gramps

[@EatWithTinaChai]

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you got to spend some time with the neighbor. Thank you!

[@tankisommasa8064]

Jamaica is like a place of God he combined all the nations one place Jah bless

[@yerpyaboy]

The letter J wasn't invented until 400 years ago.. Yamaica and yah-bless

[@DionneGudgin-bf4ny]

Xaymaca smart mouth look it up..

[@user-he7jm9vz8i]

Yah

[@shantidivination]

I cried! Your grandpa reminds me of mine. Nah bother race, Jamaican is a Jamaican! Thank you for this video!

[@EatWithTinaChai]

awww. He sounds like a very wonderful man. Blessings

[@colleenhenry-bs6ij]

Respect you Grandpa! Bless!!🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@HarlemsWorld19]

That man full of wisdom 🥰 Bless his heart!!

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Thank you for watching! He is so smart and witty

[@cherylmontcrief7600]

Chinese have blessed Jamaica and continue to do so. Good food and good vibes.

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Blessings and One Love

[@cantoneseconnection]

This is so precious, i'm so glad you were able to do this interview! I'm mixed Jamaican and Cantonese, and this really warmed my heart to see. Can't wait to visit JA again and connect with other Chinese-Jamaicans

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Thank you so much for watching. You should definitely come back :)

[@EatWithTinaChai]

I just checked out your channel and it is pretty awesome! cant wait to see more videos

[@teadrinker839]

Very interesting with great questions. Never got to meet my Chinese grandfather, as he passed away before I was born. He left my grandmother and my mother (as a baby) for Cuba and employment. So many stories need to be told. Thank you.

[@jdoug4142]

😢😊❤ I woke an found this video and my family from Barbados my uncle is Chinese when came over to uk seeing my uncle for the first time as child was amazing then he spoke his accent was pure bajan I love my uncle. But sitting here listen to this reminds of my mum in which lost 😩I miss her life stories your blessed I pray he's well.❤❤

[@EatWithTinaChai]

I am so sorry to hear about your mum. He is doing ok, as best he can be at 94. I will upload a couple more videos soon with him :). It is so wonderful to hear about your uncle. it is so amazing. Lots of love

[@stephanygomez8021]

This grandpa had a lifeeee he didn’t wanna answer specific questions 🤣💜

[@kayflip2233]

Literally the cutest Chinese Jamaican grandpa. Sipping his soup while being interviewed. The slurping between his responses is just so cute and funny. 😂

[@greghoo380]

Kon chau. I used to go there a lot. Haven’t been in a while. Last time it was over busy and people waiting. Your grandpa must know my grandpa. My grandpa had a store on red hills road back in the 1960s. My dad used to be in real estate there and he is a little younger than your grandpa. I bet they all know each other. We left in 1972. Thanks for the video.

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Oh wow. What a small world. He might know him!

[@duart310]

Gotta love this cat, peace and blessings to you guys

[@NubianRaq]

This had me in tears, I don’t even know, loved it, Thanks for this, enjoyed it, reminded me of my dad who passed, refreshing

[@unrecordable]

There is such a specific way that jamaican grandparents talk and laugh that makes me feel so cuddly. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@EatWithTinaChai]

You are so right! They are all amazing

[@jafarym77]

Love his Jamaican accent..❤❤

[@iKarlene]

This is so cool! My maternal grandfather was from mainland China & I’m Trinidadian. He lived to 87 and passed days after I was born. He owned a Chinese restaurant in Trinidad and my family carried on the business after he passed.

[@EatWithTinaChai]

wow that is interesting. I am sorry that he didnt get a chance to meet him and how wonderful that his business is thriving and I hope to go Trinidad one day and maybe try your family's restaurant! What is the name of it? I can ask my trini friends. Blessings!

[@harleyedw1]

I can tell you love your grand-father. So lovely.

[@makesthingshappen5178]

Am surprised so many people are not aware of the Chinese and Indians immigration to Jamaica . Just check the history it will tell you about the British, Germans, Syrians, etc. Lovely video ,one ❤️

[@EatWithTinaChai]

I think outside of the Caribbean, I dont think people know the history. I may have to do a brief history lesson one day. Thank you so much for watchings Blessings to you and your family!

[@fdm2155]

I'm in the US. Used to know multiracial Jamaican family here. So I was aware. Also, Chinese and Indians have been migrating for centuries! Not surprised to find descendents wherever I go. 😊

[@kalondumakau268]

​@@EatWithTinaChaiyes, a little history would be lovely. Love your channel, just saw it on my timeline. Your Grandpa is so sweet and I love his stories and appetite❤

[@EatWithTinaChai]

@@kalondumakau268 I will plan for this video :) Thank you so much! Blessings :)

[@Yahwhornoway]

This video definitely blessed me today. I too have a special relationship with my grandfather. He is full of wisdom. Also from JA. Now that he is in his older years I truly cherish the time I have with him and very blessed that my children are able to know who he is. He is the reason I can cook today! 🇯🇲

[@EatWithTinaChai]

grandparents are so special! I am glad to hear that your kids are able to meet him as well. he definitely taught you a great life skill! Blessings

[@Cinemachoicefilms]

Love my Caribbean people, We are so mixed and alot of love no matter your race becuase we are one.

[@carolmorrison3776]

I also went to Franklin town elementary school . My grandfather was from Hong Kong in Canton ( James Tai Fatt , my mom was born in St Mary , Jamaica ..in 1924 , this year she would have been 100 years old .

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Oh Wow! What a small world! I should ask him about your grandfather :)

[@s.b.5029]

1 of my very best childhood friends Dad was full Chinese, her Mommy was full Jamaican and Jessica was first generation American. The vibe in thr home was so cool.

[@EatWithTinaChai]

that is awesomeee! Blessings and One Love

[@eb3043]

I love you & Grandpa's accents! Sounds so cool.

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Thank you! Blessings

[@shani5345]

As a Jamaican, the mixture of cultures is what makes Jamaica so AMAZING!

[@biggasmelly]

Your Grandad is truly adorable. I could watch him eat for hours and not get bored. Lovely man. God bless him and you also 🙏

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Thank you so much for your support and love! Blessings!!

[@davidlue4029]

He remind me of my father..looked and talked similar….he passed around 5 years ago so he would be around 90 today…we moved to Miami in 1974…

[@EatWithTinaChai]

I am so sorry to hear about your father. Maybe they knew each other?

[@randolphmaynard3093]

This was absolutely beautiful. I'm from Antigua in the eastern Caribbean and although I'm celebrating my 59th birthday tomorrow, I relate to his upbringing. Many WestIndians start off poor but we are very entrepreneurial and tend to do well especially when we migrate to America. The wonderful thing about West Indian culture is how much of a melting pot it is.This is the first time viewing your channel and was immediately drawn to it when I saw the title. I'm a black man from Antigua and my grandfather's last sibling died a few years ago at 102. their stories are always so interesting.

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Happy Birthdayyy! I hope you had an amazing day! Good to hear you are doing well. wow 102, I am sure he must have lived a wonderful life. Thank you so much for watching Blessings and One Love

[@janetlawrence7937]

Happy belated birthday!!!😊❤🇯🇲

[@zedz1989]

He’s like any other grandad from Jamaica🙌🏾

[@serenajung8135]

Fascinating. Thank you for sharing with us grandpa. Human beings can plant roots anywhere. He is proud to be a Jamaican.❤

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Thank you so much for watching! Blessings

[@ImagineJulii]

When grandpa said he opened a little gas station business was so cute lol “that didn’t work out too good” 😂 at least he tried! Love this video. I’m sure he did so much more we’ve yet to hear.

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Thank you so much for watching and your support!

[@kingnaldo4058]

Wow 👌 This is so inspiring 👏 Jamaica 🇯🇲 to di world 🌎 🙌

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Thank you so much! One Love!

[@sfebon]

I’m Jamaican and just found out my grandmother on my father’s side (she died while giving birth to my father) was part Chinese. So now we know we have Alkebulan, Arawak/taino, French, Irish and English heritage

[@EatWithTinaChai]

I am sorry to hear. wow that is amazing! Blessings

[@markiec8914]

We have similar heritage minus the French part and plus South Indian, Scottish, and Welsh 😅.

[@gracelove886]

I am British chinese and my husband is Britsh Jamaican. We've been married nearly 40 yrs with 3 adult children.

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Wow that is lovely! I hope to have a beautiful marriage like yours! Congratulations to 40 years and to many many more! Blessings to you and your family!

[@caribshogun9772]

Me Love Yard ❤❤❤ . I tell people that we are such a diverse group of people in the Caribbean. I truly wish people would see how we live in such harmony that every race that came to the island became Jamaican without hesitation. I miss living there. Much blessings to you and your family 👍

[@EatWithTinaChai]

I totally agree! Thank you for watching and your support. One love! Blessings

[@PunditKING]

I love history lessons from the ppl who lived it. Loved hearing the Jamaican Chinese "we have a lot of food errr" Subscribed❤

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Thank you so much for your support! Lots of love and blessings! ❤️

[@tj6742]

This video should have been a lot longer. We wanted to hear more about grandpa's life & life's experiences . Please Please do another !! 🙏🏾🙏🏾 Very interesting. . ,

[@EatWithTinaChai]

I will have a part 2. You can look out for it.

[@ikongchin3088]

BLESSED.love as a half.chinese BORN n BRED JAMAICAN I jus came.across this.video an thoroughly fulljoyed every second. Makes I feel sad.in a way.that I neva got to hear wat.my own father who was.from CHINA thought about JAMAICA the.greatest little ISLAND IN THE whole WORLD. please continue to make.your videos with your grandpa. Lately quite a.lot of outsiders are trying to put a wedge between us as JAMAICANS mostly I kno because of polytricks but those of us the real JAMAICAN people kno de TRUTH. 1 day.I hope to put my memories n thoughts into a.book.BLESSED LOVE TO ALL JAH PEOPLE UPON HIS EARTH.

[@spitters1251]

One of my good friend is from Franklin town. She left Jamaica when she was young that was 1973. She's always talking about Franklin town. Your grandpa seem like a nice person and it's so nice to hear about his time in Jamaica.

[@EatWithTinaChai]

That is soo nice. Thank you so much for watching. I’ll definitely try to do a video in Franklin one day.

[@mel...s]

This is the beauty of life. Spending time with your loved ones. I used to fear getting old but since I had kids I'm looking forward to it... Hopefully surrounded by love

[@EatWithTinaChai]

Family time is the best! We often move so fast paced and forget the little things around us.

[@susanparra3732]

I would love to hear more about his experiences growing up in Jamaica! Thank you!

[@EatWithTinaChai]

I am planning a part 2 to this Q&A. Any specific questions you want to ask? Thank you so much for watching! Blessings

[@3SIDEGOOF]

HES SO CUTE OMFG 🥹❤️

[@itsyoursalvationyolo]

this is a true picture of our motto out of many one people ❤