Sok Lek (ซกเล็ก) - Raw Beef and Blood in Isaan at Lab Som Phit (ร้านลาบสมพิศ)

[@johnchang6468]

You are now me and my wife's favorite food enthusiasts now. We love all your videos. Keep up the great work. My wife is from laos and she just loves your video.

[@ainlnya20]

Okay.. I grew up in Thailand and lived there for 14 years. Yet I havent found the courage to try sok lek. Mad respect for you Mark!! >

[@Happyrelaxs]

Do​ you​ Soklek Anna?.

[@mchaisoccer]

I am Thai and never before in my life I have eaten the raw beef soaked up with raw blood like this. Wow. No wonder you have got 100k+ subscribers. You are such a good local Thai food explorer.

[@MarkWiens]

mchaisoccer Thank you very much, I love to try all kinds of food, especially in Thailand!

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

Isn't Mark brave?

[@emilove7974]

It has been 7 yrs and now Mark has 8 M+ subscribers! Korat is my hometown :)

[@โบตั๋นสีชมพู-ส8ป]

ฝรั่งเค้ายังใจกว้างยอมรับโลกที่หลายคนไม่ชอบเลย เค้าตายไม่เสียชาติเกิดแล้วที่ใด้ลองในสิ่งที่หลายคนไม่กล้าลอง เยี่ยมมาก

[@fourcz692]

โบตั๋น สีชมพู ผมชอบยุนะ มันอร่อยเว้อ

[@โบตั๋นสีชมพู-ส8ป]

เยี่ยมครับ

[@godjw6810]

โบตั๋น สีชมพู มีไครบ้างไม่ชอบ บ้าไปแล้วอร่อยขนาดนี้มีแต่นายคนเดียวแหละ

[@โบตั๋นสีชมพู-ส8ป]

บ่ะ เฮาก่ะแซบคือกัน

[@aitthiphon2992]

น้าผมเป็นคนขายเนื้อ ผมกินก้อย ซอยจุ๊ตั้งแต่เด็ก บ้างทีคนไทยเขาบอกว่าผมกินอะไรน่ากลัว ผมบอกเลยว่า คนเกิดไม่สุดชาติ ตายไปไม่คุ้ม จิงๆ

[@XxdoncelladelmetalxX]

Due to your facial expressions, I can tell the exact moment the flavors hit your taste buds! Happy travels Mark!

[@MarkWiens]

Evelyn Torres Ha, thank you very much Evelyn

[@crystalko4012]

I've only watched a couple of his videos, and by now, i can tell that in every video his reaction to food is first freezing and then turning his head to one side while closing his eyes. And he also enjoys every food that has chili in it haha. Nevertheless, i still subscribed!

[@joshuacoholic3594]

I know even if he doesnt like the food he stops turns his head and smiles slighyly. Very unrelable

[@vasupolchatmethakul5242]

+Joshua Coholic actually you are wrong, look up tom yum koong noodle, compare to pad thai, or the new kobe steak or paste compare to this video. The reaction when he eats superb food is very very distinguishable

[@yuanmingsong430]

+Crystal Ko to the right, to the right!!! or to the left, to the left!!!! based on the taste guess....

[@haniyanashra1700]

not a good good

[@peenutben]

+Vasupol Chatmethakul you are right! If he doesn't like the food, he won't turn his head like that

[@Amvpro127]

Mark! I respect you so much, you have over 114K subscribers and you still answer quite many comments in here. Great video! keep it up(:

[@MarkWiens]

TheArtofWar III Thank you very much. You are all the reason I keep inspired to keep making videos, so I appreciate your comment (and others). Thank you for your support.

[@tonyl9169]

@@MarkWiens 4 years later and he's hit 4 million, amazing man mark is!

[@hannahct123]

I never thought I would hear anything described as 'blood-soaked' look so appetising! Thanks Mark, another great vid.

[@jinha911]

Your channel is so addicting. This is like Food channel rated R for adults.

[@manop5761]

ดูแล้วมีความสุขจัง ปลึ้มใจจริงๆ ที่คุณชอบอาหารไทย ขอบคุณมากๆนะครับ ^^

[@razorevolutions7089]

wow, speechless. the blood looks very bizarre yet you ate it. i salute you mark! keep on making these food videos x

[@orawantutor9097]

Mark weins, sir. YOU are very brave to eat that SOKLEK yug. I was born and raised there, but no one can make me eat that. I'm proud of you , Eat well. Orawan

[@orawantutor9097]

It's raw and bloody food,

[@evequeseance652]

This dish gives me life for reals. Something about raw beef just keeps you sustained for the whole day. Oh and the raw garlic while eating, yumm

[@Me.oh.mai.]

I don't know about you but he makes me want to eat Thai food! My mouth is watering even though I don't like raw laab.... lol

[@Dominicancali]

Mark, I just wanna say that I have been following your videos since the beginning of your journey and you've come a long way. I know it creates a challenge for many of your viewers to watch you eat raw meat but I think it's the mark of an incredible mind and spirit for cultural diversity to try a different foods without necessarily entertaining the practice of eating it on a routine basis. I know there are many things we eat here in states that other countries might find repulsive. So I say thank you for strength to try it and share it with us.

[@EZGlutenFree]

I love learning about food from different regions. Keep on doing what you do my friend. :)

[@tommyj7766]

EZGlutenFree that's why I love watching his videos

[@valeriesale]

Here in the Philippines, we also have this blood stew called ''Dinuguan''. But it is cook not raw blood.. It's good actually. One of the best dishes here.. You're quite an adventurous foodie Mark..

[@MarkWiens]

Valerie De Mesa That sounds great Valerie, I would love to try it.

[@mimilashify6854]

I was born in Thailand and I have tried the raw chop pork with blood but not beef . U did a great job !!! I like ur videos and keep it up ❤️ from NEW YORK ❤️

[@desmondsgs]

Hi Mark, me n my wife loves your video a lot. And we even try some of your homemade recipe.

[@linzeymolina2556]

Good review of food like always thank you Mark.With respect Mr.Molina

[@tobynmanthorpe]

I think the word "blood" put me off more than the dish did. Great vid! That's a classic, and more proof that you won't see anything like what you do on the Food Network.

[@vishaldaluwatte2734]

It looks so good! Keep the awesome videos coming. Peace and love, Mark.

[@MarkWiens]

Vishal Daluwatte Thank you Vishal

[@kasae100]

I'm Thai, but I've never been eaten Sok Lek before, after watching your video that's make me really want to taste...

[@icy2527]

Oh! Mark,you're brave !!! Most of Thais don't eat it . I don't like raw meat but this dish is an exception . Glad to see you brave enough to try it,next time try some Lu (หลู้) and Lab Dib (ลาบดิบ) which are the equivalent to Sok Lek but they're Northern cuisine.

[@MarkWiens]

icy2527 Hey, yes I actually just had some lu and I've also had lab dip before as well. I loved them both, just not sure about eating them too often because of the worms and bacteria... but taste is so good.

[@WeiHanTo]

What an extraordinary dish! You really make me want to go to Thailand to try those awesome dishes :)

[@MarkWiens]

William To Thank you very much William

[@alissabybee6016]

I admire you of trying new things. I am from Thailand but has never tried the raw beef salad. I however love Mom. That is my favorite.

[@davealbrecht12]

I think Mark Wiens is so popular because his videos are a mix of travelprogram, culinary and just "in-your-face-style" Mukbang

[@saprano1972]

Let's get this guy on the Travel Channel. Watching the expressions on his face is worth being on tv. Lol

[@lastcomicleft]

I shouldn't have watched this while I was hungry.... Now I'm starving! Lol great video, Mark. You are a brave man!

[@life3dable]

เป็นคนอีสานแท้ๆ ยังไม่กล้าทานเลยค่ะ คุณสุดยอดมากๆ

[@tritaneeyiamon3356]

ผมคนไทยยังไม่กล้างกินเลือดเลย คุณเยี่ยมมาก

[@IIISIONIII]

Must visit the restaurant next time when we are in Thailand.

[@MarkWiens]

IIISIONIII Yes, this is a great place.

[@MaiXoxo3]

You are very brave to eat those raw beef Mark because I can't even eat half cooked ones lol my father and mother in laws love eating larb however my father in law always drinks a lot of beer when he eats raw larb. So far no issues so I think drinking beer or like you say if they put alcohol in it, there won't be any problem.

[@BlackBitsBananas]

The way you expressed it with your face you make it seam even more yummy. Your so lucky.

[@jintarariojas6764]

Sok lek is so good!

[@dannyclaydenchambers5907]

Hey Mark! Ever since I got your original eating guide I've been waiting for you to make a video starring Sok Lek! ..I'm not brave enough to try it myself but it's good to see it's actually quite nice - Sounds a bit like a beef tartare or something but with a nice dressing! I'd love to see a video about that boiled pork and egg dish that is eaten for breakfast (maybe you already did that?) Keep em coming matey!

[@zerosub9450]

The face you make after you taste the food is priceless makes me smile evey time reminds me of the old jackie chan movies lol

[@greg4402]

Never thought i would have a craving for a dish that was raw.

[@Sweetysalado]

You're so brave! I can't believe you went back for seconds with that bloody, raw beef. I would just die!!!! LOL.

[@MarkWiens]

***** Thank you Diana

[@brucelye5640]

Bloody Raw beef is so Yummie !

[@paulsom3608]

Thia eat raw meat

[@lawrenceviles4887]

Hi Mark, another great video. I would try the raw beef, hell, I love sushi so why not that?

[@niyushakya3478]

You are a brave man to try that!!

[@พิศุทธ์ชีไธสง-ฝ1ฟ]

มาเที่ยวไทยกันเยอะๆนะครับ มีอาหารอร่อยๆมากมาย welcome to tahiland

[@TomsBackwoods]

Wow Mark! that was a fun video!

[@MarkWiens]

TomsBackwoods Thank you Tom

[@nathakitt]

Oh P'Mark. Even I'm Thai. I'm not brave enough to eat Sok Lek. That dish is really local authentic Isaan food for Isaan people who can eat it normally. I have searched many recipes of Sok Lek and mostly it hasn't been added any alcohol to kill bacteria as you think.

[@chonthichacharoennet6113]

Love raw larb beef! I eat it all the time when I go to Thailand 😊

[@Apok_Black]

Awesome video! I don't think I'd be brave enough to try the raw beef and blood dish, although it does look interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@MarkWiens]

Myron Gainez Thank you Myron

[@sombatbunmee3246]

สวัสดีคุณ mark ติดตามมาหลายปีแล้วค่ะ เก่งค่ะทานอาหารไทย อีสานได้เก่งมากค่ะ จากฮาวาย ค่ะ

[@TheSpritz0]

WOW your a brave dude Mark, I couldn't have done it (the raw dish)... everything else looked cool!!!

[@13vang1]

I'm hmong and i love raw laab it's the best! 😍😍😍

[@MrSam88vue]

Bombdotcom

[@aileensunga1502]

My 5 years old son agnus always do your move while eating turning your head,close your eyes,and at the a big eyes of yours and saying ohhh ummm thats was amazing its so so cute!!!

[@linited]

The blood instantly reminded me of Vietnamese tiết canh vịt, but it's cooked duck not raw beef and duck blood. I highly recommend it.

[@RABthefirst]

I thought the same. Had it a year ago and even my wife loved it.

[@joyjoyoo]

We eat something similar in Nanking with duck blood jello and vermicelli ~

[@Robbyjubbly]

Nice one mark! Judging from ur face, it seems like the best dish there was the raw garlic. Lol. Keep it up mate!

[@MarkWiens]

***** Haha, thanks Robert, I just love that strong garlic flavor.

[@metalicheadnz]

lol Mark, you tease us too much every time you put the dish in your mouth- especially those those taunting facial expressions!

[@michaelchang779]

I have a wife that resides in Khon kaen. And I find the food extremely delicious. I would like to try Sok Lek. As My Father in law cooks it once for our workers building a work roof ( I was not present). The object to this dish is fresh cow meat.

[@beadelacruz4618]

Made my mouth water especially when your facial expression showed up. Btw, dont be a vampire :o

[@MarkWiens]

Bea Dela Cruz Ha, thanks Bea

[@semjb]

I've had a similar dish except it was minced duck,raw duck blood poured over with fried pork skin. DELICIOUS!

[@estefania3241]

Do what you do! Block all those negativity... Bless what you do!

[@Mr123Sonex]

You mention couple time that the food need to be more sour, but northern Thai food is less sour than what you find in the city. Isaan like their food on the salty, pungent, spicy less sour less sweet side.

[@azdbobby]

Lao People love the raw laip. And so do I! Have you been to Lao yet? Your videos are phenomenal I just watched and liked 7 in row haha

[@tehSweezyy]

looks really delicious :)!hi from Switzerland

[@MarkWiens]

Majin Buu Thank you Majin

[@rain74925]

Oh my gosh. Mark, I have no words. I think you can do anything after the beef/blood dish. and saying it's "delicious", wow. kudos to you.

[@MayraPorras06]

Watching you eat raw garlic is so tempting, good video as always.

[@MarkWiens]

Mayra Porras Ha, thank you Mayra, I'm a huge lover of raw garlic.

[@duke8579]

Your a brave guy mark. Enjoy!

[@MarkWiens]

duke8579 Thank you for watching

[@crazoo]

I'm from Korat. I'm glad that you like it! Normally, they add some เพลี้ย (digested food from cow's intestine) which gives a bitter taste (of bile salt, I guess) and it goes very well with the raw beef. If they don't have เพลี้ย, I guess they add rice liquor instead.

[@johnsonthungkrathok9233]

Mark, you can eat freshchilies and gralics with Sok Lek(Thai traddition style). It,s fantatic tasty. I like Sok Lek.

[@johnsonthungkrathok9233]

+Johnson Thungkrathok I maen somechillies and gralics in one bite.

[@tonydebua]

Hey Mark, I'm Thai but I never eat raw blood dish. You are great local street food eater !

[@MarkWiens]

tonydebua Thank you!

[@renkotrader8889]

I've noticed on all your videos, all the restaurants are famous!

[@protdeaf]

loool

[@MarkWiens]

RenkoTrader That's sort of true for many, mainly because these days my wife researches on Thai sites to find some of the most famous places to eat.

[@monkphat9113]

Dang...you’re so brave Mark. I’m Thai, but I dare not eat that dish. All the props to you

[@ประถมพงษ์พ่อสาร]

ฝรั้งคนนี้ทา่ทางแกคงอร่อยกับอาหารอีสานนะถึงแม้จะไม่เข้าในคำพูดของแกแต่พอเข้าใจประมาณว่าแซบหลายเด้อ

[@ksw824]

thanks bro. here is south korea. also i m korean. i really enjoy your review..

[@tezzap8325]

Even after living here for 15 years i don't think i could eat raw meat, just me. I saw once people eating it straight from the animal dead in the field. Even my wife who is Thai was in shock. They look like they were enjoying it though. I think if you are willing to try the raw beef you should think about trying the Gecko.

[@MrLeo1623]

sok leg is an eating culture of the people of Isan, focusing on delicious taste. If you are a person who likes to eat fresh food like Japanese sashimi, do not miss. In addition to having sok leg, there are koi fish, koi, shrimp, shrimp. Soaking in fish sauce for you to taste

[@mdaccount7314]

กินน่าอร่อยจัง ฝรั่งอะไรกินอาหารอีสานไม่กลัวเผ็ด ชอบจัง

[@jonwatanabe5871]

Howzit Mark! Great video like always! I hope you didn't have any stomach problems after eating that bloody dish. Great looking place, I will have to try to check it out. The "mom" dish looks interesting I've never heard of it. Thanks for putting out all the information of these different eating places.

[@MarkWiens]

Jon Watanabe Thank you for watching Jon, good thing my stomach was alright. Yes, if you are in Isaan, check out some mom, good stuff.

[@ann-kathrinh6337]

Wow, you're brave trying that raw beef dish!! I wouldn't eat it too often though, like you've said. (Well, I wouldn't eat it at all, haha) Did you order it on purpose or was it a surprise? I liked that pork dish that you've tried second!

[@MarkWiens]

AnnK H Hey Ann, yah we ordered it on purpose, because this restaurant is really famous for that. It was really good tasting, I only with it was safer to eat. Thank you for watching!

[@aliceelisanguyen]

Steven Thomas Why not? Raw beef dish is not something new in the world's gastronomy. There are Tartare in France, Tiet canh in Vietnam and Beef Sashimi in Japan and lot of other stuff...=="

[@aliceelisanguyen]

Steven Thomas I'm not defending him. I'm defending the dish. Tiet canh in Vietnam is blood's duck and idk about this Thai's dish but, if the sauce is on the plate, I think the sauce is eatable. And finally, I didn't say something mean to you, your answer is really impolite and immature...

[@langban2781]

yummy, and go very well with cold beer.

[@n.pn.p634]

Omg..want some right now. Keep eating kun mark!

[@MarkWiens]

Nancie Phouthasack Thank you Nancie

[@Tumkaoh]

สุดยอดมากคับ very good

[@สุพรรณีสํานวนเลิศ-ฬ7ผ]

ข้อย.หิวข้าวนำเจ้าเด้อ้ายมาร์ค..

[@JukgritChaiwised]

raw beef is very delicious

[@muay2211]

That looks bloody good. I will definitely go there. 😋

[@richardw7912]

Two things I can't eat, blood and organs. You have my respect.

[@MarkWiens]

richard widlake Thank you Richard

[@joshphuket4436]

what about the Medium rare steak u eat?

[@richardw7912]

Not too keen on that either.

[@ScuffedEngineer]

+richard w The "blood" is just water and myoglobin and not actually blood. www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2010/04/the-red-juice-in-raw-red-meat-is-not-blood/

[@nokiberner9120]

อยากทานค่ะ ชอบมากค่ะ

[@loveever89]

Sok Lek is very good. Only had it once in a while! Don't let the way it look fool you! It's a dish you have to try once in your life! A cold bottle of beer will also compliment this dish very well too!

[@dc3lor]

Your facial expressions after taking a bite is all so classic 😂

[@nguyensongminh239]

I,too, will someday travel the world and eat all the foods!

[@MarkWiens]

Minh Nguyen Keep working towards your goal Minh, you can do it.

[@nguyensongminh239]

Mark Wiens thank you Mark! you inspired me man. not many people get to do what you do. keep up the good work!

[@kayanel7982]

I was told the raw beef dish is mainly a party food for adults to eat when they're drinking beer or liquor.

[@asianassassin1900]

u braved man!!!!!...foods looked yummyyy tho!!!!!!!

[@RABthefirst]

The sok lek had me curious as well. I couldn't imagine eating it without some acids to kill the bad stuff. I'd love to try it. As linited mentioned, the first thing I thought of was the Vietnamese blood pizza with duck. Love the dish. Thanks Mark.

[@DmytroKovalenko]

what an incredible experience :) hold on Mark Wiens

[@MarkWiens]

Dmytro Kovalenko Thank you Dmytro

[@sgypornaty1170]

i am คนจีน🙏，ชอบวิดีโอของคุณมาก。Thai food🇹🇭👍👍 下次吃个大肠刺身。next time eat ลำไส้ใหญ่ sashimi. OK mai la? Haha55...

[@mission4257]

I laught whenever you make your eye big when you are eating when u are showing love it keep it up

[@galforsortin1951]

sok lek gotta be my goal to try when i go back to Thai.

[@jsnuka]

Man this reminds me of moms house. Next time I go to Thailand I need to hit you up lol

[@eggsaladsamich7396]

wow!!that raw dish was crazy xp but if its good he tilts his head must be ok

[@nijokongapally4791]

good thai food dishes very good video😋👍💯💖😍

[@andyzhang7890]

0:14 mark getting possessed for a second there 😂

[@ปรียาช่อลดา]

คุณเยี่ยมมาก

[@mayureepanjaphosri1273]

Even i am original thai, I've never eaten raw beef& blood. Respect you! Ha aaa

[@lindasquishy6199]

คือสิเป็นตาแซบเน๊าะคุณมาคร์