$6 vs. $100 KOREAN BUFFET! LOBSTER All You Can Eat in Seoul

[@CCCFFHO]

Mike Chen, the type of guy who eats at a buffet before going to another buffet.

[@vaiolover1997]

He ate two meals before the buffet. I would be back on my hotel napping after the second meal. The lobster buffet can wait until tomorrow.

[@purplefn3587]

I'd be full and napping after just 1 of those meals or even just that soup

[@lambchop58]

Well he needs to practice his buffet standard operation procedure, right?

[@h2beezy2]

this is the way

[@zizo4471]

@@purplefn3587 im in this comment and i dont like it

[@koifishxdd]

Just imagine eating with your family at a restaurant then you look to your left to see Mike Chen eating a whole Thanksgiving dinner by himself with a camera

[@snifey7694]

Having a date with camera

[@Exxt3R]

And then, ordering dessert. xD

[@fredkapp498]

I have great imagination not one thing I wanna think about. I find it weird eating out watching youtubers camera mounted on table eating mass amounts of food talking too camera. The people watching in background can be funny

[@jimmyfumbanks6081]

Im looking at him sideways wondering why he? picked the Pink Rose ice cream bar.

[@Changelingheart]

​@@jimmyfumbanks6081 Because it was STRAWBERRY flavored, nothing better, imo!!😎

[@motofarmmx2430]

You're welcome Mike. That was me and my friend that told you about the buffet 😊

[@ninadiamant8937]

Motofarm mx Thanks for telling him! I’m drooling...

[@fromtracywithlove2856]

Motofarm mx awesome info. Thanks. I’m gonna try it when I come back.

[@golfmaniac007]

how do wee know it was you?

[@Ian-sv3jg]

@@golfmaniac007 we don't

[@otniel4494]

Is it really you

[@thenoodsguy]

Are we going to glaze over the fact that he said "Ariel would have eaten Sebastian if she knew how good crab tasted"?

[@angeliki5135]

There is a scene in the little mermaid where she was served stuffed crab and her crab friend Sébastien almost became part of it. I am not sure if she ate some of the stuffed crab, but I know she helped him escape the chef trying to cook him.

[@bendmall4341]

Good stuff.

[@Shinkajo]

Glaze over?

[@AaronandClaire]

As a Korean, I can say that sundae guk is SOUL food for SEOUL People 😍😍😍 I'm so happy to see you tried it during this Seoul trip.

[@JohnandMalie]

^These guys know what they're talking about 😁

[@benjaminhill2836]

Rich in iron

[@littledikkins2]

It looked wonderful, I've eaten the sausage and I like it.

[@kakuella]

All that pun tho.. 😂

[@cindatelis]

I LOVE you guys~ Aaron and Claire makes me want to grab a spoon and sit next to Claire when Aaron is in the kitchen!

[@thecreatorandfriends4188]

He honestly has the best life/job. He created it for himself and that's pretty awesome.

[@MissMentats]

He’s living his best life, I’m so thrilled for him

[@maryrivera6282]

@@MissMentats morning love

[@rodyteng1235]

0

[@vernsamedi4128]

@@maryrivera6282 fyf

[@cesarsavan2494]

By watching his videos, we make it possible.

[@gustaferiksson3044]

As Mike says: if locals are standing in line it's usually a good sign for restaurants 😂😂 and soup is amazing

[@hotice31]

The most amazing thing about the Koreans and Japanese is their absolute honesty to towards their customers. Whether it is a $7 meal or $100 one, they give more than value to their customers. No shortcuts, no gimmicks. No wonder these countries became Asian tigers. Lots to learn for others.

[@asnsnsation]

With a lot if US money and assistance don’t hurt either

[@themen2966]

@@asnsnsation US money is basically taken from other countries man, where u think the US gold and mineral supply comes from ey?

[@ferdiansurya4770]

My Christmas present: Mikey upload 30 mins video :'

[@ncedc9567]

Truthhhhhhh.

[@vinny4149]

The intro was way too short. Should have it another 5 minutes. Jks

[@ceebrzee3351]

I forget how much I appreciate your style of eating and reviewing! You are so honest and no big long exaggerated moans with every bite! And I am craving it all! Thank you!

[@jacobelliott3160]

I love your commentary Mikey! “It’s so rich it can afford to live wherever it wants!” Classic

[@R00F_K0REAN]

Buffet owner: We're making great profit! Mike Chen: I'm about to end this man's whole career.

[@billjones7878]

Ya sure ok

[@FXAAMM22]

More like, about to buff up this man's profit lol

[@N00b1eass]

Buffet rely on high volume and small eaters. If large eaters flood the buffet.... its gonna die

[@jiahuiwang3898]

And Mike is telling people to avoid the rice and noodles because they are cheap and easily fill people up

[@lucho3]

I’m a big guy, and I am so amazed of how much this guy can eat, I can’t even eat a third of what he just ate

[@katherinehurt5238]

Mikey does have am endless stomach it seems!

[@macmike8329]

@@patrickmarcelobrandao3475 is that your real name???

[@stephenstone8180]

I guess it helps that he works out regularly lol

[@kittycatz8051]

I gained 6kg just watching him eat! Respect Mike to you for enjoying it all till the last bite

[@fredkapp498]

@@patrickmarcelobrandao3475 are they small plates or piled high

[@TheWerelion69]

You remind my of my stepdad, Fon. He would get excited over food especially unique and foreign cuisine. He would eat anything you put in front of him (one of my best memories of him was at his mother's funeral and we all went out to dinner afterwards. He tried to get me to eat a fish eyeball and he explained to me why he enjoyed it so much. I didn't try it but just loved watching him get so excited about it). Thank you for your videos. It almost feels like I'm watching my stepdad enjoy good food again! (He ended up passing away almost 10 years ago and I miss him greatly)

[@qckdg175]

I grew up eating fish eyes. My nieces and nephews will fight over who gets the fish head so they can have the eyes. We are West Indian.

[@steventruong85]

Just when I thought he was done eating he gets back up & gets more food. I swear this dude's stomach is a live black hole...

[@StebanHern]

When you get paid to eat then you must eat m

[@DungNguyen-op3ut]

Yeah :)))

[@destinationvang791]

$100 buffet gotta eat your money's worth. Haha

[@marconijrmangrobang5463]

Never under estimate mike when he devouars all the best food stuff lol...I think he also spend much time inside the toilet the next day lol...He really show us how to be a T Rex when your on a buffet...

[@MrExodus20]

the most expensive buffet lunch I had was $30 dollars and I thought that was expensive... hahaha.. and that was in Vegas - the Buffet capital of the world...

[@zaigar111]

When I die, and (Hopefully) go to heaven... I HOPE they have a buffet like this!!! OMG!!! That looked flippin' wonderful!! My mouth was droolin' watching you eat this stuff Mike!! Killin' me Bro!! But, thank you sooo much for the video! LOVED IT!!!!

[@not_a_fan2276]

If you believe in Jesus, you’re going to heaven - that’s all there is to it x

[@MimiMhair]

@@not_a_fan2276 Amen and I believer 🙏 🙌 ❤

[@javiervigil2511]

Never watch these videos when you're hungry. Instant regret

[@vanida8718]

Even if you watch it when you're full you will still be hungry again 😂

[@jp-gi6jl]

I'm in the state of regret right now

[@bereniceurbina8085]

Javier Vigil I was just tell my brother this hahaha

[@yagami1337]

always watch them too get hungry instead haha

[@emmacarns8845]

I always make a bowl of shinyuramen everytime I watch

[@caflores1975]

I agree! There is more to lobster than just boil and slap butter and lemon. This is why I watch your videos, your appreciation of different flavors that exist within the seafood.

[@yenee94]

"Take my money!!!" that was so funny xD

[@lovemusic1842]

his reaction to the cider is the cutest thing ever xD

[@AlexdadoofStudios]

The soondae joint is called: 농민백암순대 They have locations near City Hall, Yeoksam(Gangnam), Seolleung (Gangnam Mike’s location) and Namdaemun. I should also note: THEY’RE CLOSED ON SUNDAYS

[@ComunityShots]

YOU MY CHICKFILA

[@tuberobotto]

Right, how'd you know we all read Korean? What was the name again? 🤔😁

[@AlexdadoofStudios]

tuberobotto are you going to actually visit this place? Or you just gonna keyboard your way to it? Smartass Enjoy your soup. At least I have the means to go check it out myself.

[@merci4004]

I live at Seolleung and go there all the time Its so good!! Love getting it after work

[@brownboy215]

omg thank you for this. I live in Seongnam and read the name but was too lazy to figure out where he was at.

[@ItsmeAliT]

That reaction to the soup just warmed my heart ❤️

[@livanddie4882]

Me: So what's your hobby? Mike Chen: I eat in buffet after eating from another buffet

[@stilllearning9458]

Of course don't forget the Sundae soup right after the first buffet.

[@primadonna82]

I dont' think I've ever seen Mike's reaction as big as after he tried one sip of Sundae soup. He looked stunned for a while. Wow, now I have to go back to Korea just to try that soup.

[@jungkikwanflorida]

Wow!!! Once again you hit it out of the park Mike! Your vlogs always leave me starving...but your positive energy is so amazing...next time I'm in Seoul, I'm definitely making a stop at Lotte Tower! Looking forward to the next one!!!

[@EvenInArcadiaIExist]

Mikey is the kind of guy that chefs love!

[@melaniebjosue]

Good morning, early bird here!!! Love the lobster 🦞 gonna cook that for our New Year’s Eve celebration 🤩🤩🤩❤️🇺🇸

[@R21654A]

Mike you kill me 😂😂 seeing you walk around with that bib on made my day!

[@liafo4420]

17:16 I already loved your videos but the fact that you just made reference to Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Makes me so happy! I can’t even think. It really is the best show in the world.

[@loveislove2359]

Nine nine!!!

[@deseancarter9643]

Love is Love LOL. You beat me to it

[@javieracordero7762]

I’ve been on a strictly dumpling binge for the past three days and I wouldn’t have it any other way!! 😊 love your videos Mike!!

[@MakoRuu]

If I watch really close to the screen, and really use my imagination, my instant Nissan Souper Meal almost taste good while watching this.

[@kimmy-chan3245]

Why is that me when I watch these videos

[@annetteburns1546]

Yum

[@MsTj2cool]

Damn Mike... whatever you eat .... you made it looks so freaking good !!! And the way you described your food... I really want to go eat with you. great job my friend. You're definitely one of my favorite food critic.

[@ChanSoriAsmr]

Thank you for showing us delicious food today. I'll look forward to next year's video.☺️

[@alishaxoxos]

@Ultra CNC Mike’s in Korea right now.

[@juliannetran9931]

I love seeing you happy and blissfully enjoying your food ☺️

[@ditackett]

Big mistake watching this on an empty belly and STARVING. At this point I would thrown down $200 bucks for 1/2 of what Mike ate. Lol. Thanks mike

[@coelediger662]

Mike, the way describe food always has me coming back to your channel! You set the bar for really giving your audience the full flavour and texture of every bite! Thank you for letting me live vicariously through your travels!

[@funky_polish_chicken_3419]

Love all your videos they always have a great atmosphere like we are really there and I appreciate that awesome video like always

[@DamnItBabbz]

I wish my husband described me the way mike describes food. 😂

[@Mr.Helper.]

Just ask him every 5 minutes .. what are you doing

[@chelseaahmed718]

Gotta make him hungry girl 😉

[@crystalphelps1934]

🤣🤣

[@naufalmansor3855]

Indescribable?

[@diveinstructordaniel1095]

DamnIt Babbz not with that attitude 😂😂😂

[@gee1der]

I still can’t believe how much you can put eat. It’s actually insane.

[@Ivan-np3ls]

i am amazed and disgusted at the same time

[@두시오분]

12:23 Oh! I am sad because you can't eat delicious ice cream. When cash is not available, i will tell you how to pay! "현금불가" means No Cash in machine. Unfortunately you can't use cash, Use the orange card terminal located on the right side! Insert a credit card or use a transportation card to pay!

[@charissazahra5628]

Feel bad, i want him to try that popsicles

[@pokcay]

Man, how does your metabolism even work with all those food you consume? Legit, jealous

[@CarlGorn]

To be fair, he's got some fairly beefy guns, so I'm guessing he visits the gym at least every other day.

[@sloomslam4064]

petty sure he exercises or like at least an hour every day

[@samueljason8437]

I think the same thing pokcay!

[@imnotchikao6317]

He lifts to eat. His vlogs on his other channel say he runs and works out at least for an hour before going to bed.

[@11venomer]

@@CarlGorn he said he does hard in the gym usually after everyday of eating

[@JPerry-pn2mc]

I honestly can't tell you how much I love your Asian seafood videos. They're definitely my favorite. Spicy seafood?? Umm, yess please! :)

[@Tatiana-eh9jj]

I’ve been living in Korea for 10years now. heard about this place, never tried before, but I’m gonna have to make a reservation now. looks too good to pass😆

[@rajumondal4283]

Where in Korea u live? I need some electronic products

[@Kaytertot]

I love these buffet videos, the food always looks so amazing 😍

[@HotFuzz44]

Fun Tip: If you're in Korea in the summer, I would highly recommend that you attend a baseball game. The atmosphere is awesome and the food too!

[@emmacarns8845]

What kind of food do they serve??

[@HotFuzz44]

@@emmacarns8845 they serve traditional Korean street fare like tteokbokki, BBQ skewers, and delicious KFC (Korean Fried Chicken). They have other food options as well, and everything is very affordable. Also you can get a liter of beer for about $1.87 USD, and they have convenience stores in the stadium and maintain the same prices as if you were outside the venue.

[@RedRider1600]

Are they into baseball as much as the Japanese? What is the biggest sport in S.Korea?

[@HotFuzz44]

@@RedRider1600 bigger than the Japanese. At least in my view, or possibly the same.

[@mintyfresh4855]

@@RedRider1600 I know this is late, but the most commonly misconstrued perception about sports in Korea is that soccer is the most popular sport when in reality baseball is the biggest sport in Korea.

[@jacquelinevas9981]

mike, your videos never fail to make my mouth water

[@user-ks6wm7em9c]

Love your channel, it's always so informative and fun to watch, I would love to visit that lobster buffet, everything looked so good! A word of caution, the tomalley can be toxic, it is actually the crabs digestive system and one of it's main functions is to filter impurities which can sometimes contain chemical contaminants such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs

[@yorilamaz]

Living vicariously thru these videos nowadays ❤️ Thank you Mike

[@natsume2973]

The first thing in the morning and didn't even had breakfast yet. Loved the longer videos.

[@Kruffabulous]

When i am ready to plan my Asia Vacation, I'm using your videos as guide. I found your page 2 days ago and I've been binging none stop. Love it.

[@feliciawacker4793]

Ahh. I’ve never been able to watch right as you post! Love watching your videos while getting ready in the morning 💕

[@Lonezewolf]

5:14 that plate shinning like the food is heaven

[@P7UR]

Man, I’d love to have one meal with you Mike. You’d make the experience so much more exciting! Keep up the great videos

[@brandonwu6721]

I love how he's walking with that bib around the buffet. 🤣🤣

[@1nkitchoudhary]

The long the video is the more satisfied I am.🙂🙂

[@Drew-C-]

Thank you so much for your excellent description of that soup. I was trying to imagine how delicious it was and your elaborate details helped fill in the spaces in my mind where flavor couldn't fil in the blank.

[@isidro9911]

You're killing me over here, love how you enjoy the food makes me so hungry. Great job in describing the taste and texture of the food.

[@0623kaboom]

this passion is what made this channel ... he lost track of that for a bit ... but returned to it ... thankfully

[@ajsan2001]

Please do more videos of different buffets in Asia! I know you've done some before but it's just so fun to watch :) Also I love your 7/11 videos!! Thanks for being the best food vlogger

[@cyb3rval]

Can we just say that, we are all gonna be hungry by the end of this video?

[@kaimontgomery9359]

“A mama’s kiss tender”. I love your descriptions.

[@0623kaboom]

never knew mom to have stringy kisses ... nor did i have to work that hard to get a bit of one ...

[@ferretmommy44]

I need to visit Seoul I LOVE broths and stews so much this looked amazing 🥺❤️

[@denisemckiver69]

Mike, you must be one of the most envied people I know. Your description of the earl grey cake just MAKES ME WANT IT so badly 😢 😫. I'm sure you are trained in the art of human torture by food for those who will never be able to travel to all the wonderful places you visit and dine at. THANK YOU FOR TAKING US ALONG FOR A TEASE.

[@OldDunc]

I think I recognize this area (in Jongro, across from Tapgol Park, right?) and if so, I recognize the Sundae place. I noticed it when I was last in Korea a year ago, and there was always a line outside it when I went by, so I figured I'd put it off. That there is still a line a year later is impressive! Next time I'll join the line. *And* check out the 7000 won buffet. Thanks for another fascinating video.

[@kennedypoi503]

you were full of see food. So much to taste with the tastebuds of my eyes on the tongue of my mind. I think I could have solved my puzzle being a student of your hundreds of phrases each episode completed with a really complete salivating desserts. Comprehending was digested with hungry vision of you declaring the satiation not to end.

[@lovejulito8859]

Currently 12 in the midnight watching this,is freaking torture!

[@claire3640]

"This is the Brooklyn 99 of lobster" NOINE NOINE!

[@diveinstructordaniel1095]

Neun neun ? Sounds German😂

[@mayaremiel7326]

Noice.

[@lycea3854]

Everything looks amazing 😋 now I want soup! Especially on this cold day

[@jaekoh670]

Hearty korean comfort food! One of my fav soup

[@deborahhaokip4482]

"I will investigate"...my favourite quote 😂

[@spzaruba5089]

I love that in Korea you can watch it go from the fisherman's truck, to tank, to plate. That is truly farm to table living.

[@MADGUNSMONSTER]

The key to buffet eating is simple... eat extremely lightly in the morning and smoke alot of weed beforehand. Buffet crushed....

[@coryhill7265]

Actually any professional eater will tell you to eat super heavy 3 to 4 hours before hand then go in. It stretches your stomach so next time you eat u have more room. If you eat light or don't eat your stomach shrinks

[@jamesmorozov5594]

"This is how the world's gonna end, starts with a cup of coffee"! 🤣 (love it)

[@jam1324]

The food looked so good, I almost started to cry when you couldn't eat anymore!

[@jadelynn1703]

I love how you explain food!!!

[@catboxtv5811]

I've been playing your videos in the background in hopes of getting my wife to crave more Asian food. And so far, it worked! Thank you!

[@80sKitty]

These videos make me just want to hop on a plane to Korea right away. Just love the food 😋

[@josejuarezjimenez5951]

Can we go together?😅😁

[@jaimee4611]

26:11 "Come here Baby" Johnny Bravo voice 😂

[@HolyFreakinDragonSlayer]

I loved Johnny bravo 👌

[@shiloh8734]

I actually went to King Sundae when I studied abroad like 3 years ago. It was actually really good. I wasn’t the biggest fan of Korean food despite being there for an entire year but that place changed my mind. That and street food🤣🤣

[@johnmcdonald9130]

I accidentally found your channel tonight. Wow, amazing! So far I have watched about 7 or 8 of the Asian cities buffets. Every city you have been to,, either I lived in or my Dad lived in. Man have those cities changed since I last was in them last. I will say, I ate a lost of street food, but dude, those buffets have made me want to jump on a plane to Hong Kong and dive straight in!!!

[@samirsanyal6531]

Such a humble and kind man.....

[@therummyguybuoy2054]

I droped dead when he said the soup is rich enough to to buy any house

[@FOODANDTRAVELDESTINATIONS]

Yummy! Who's hungry while watching this video?

[@johnnyl3719]

Meeeee

[@ayoitzgrant8120]

Me from California, USA

[@micaelanavarro2149]

The noise he made when he saw the cider!!! HAHAHA! I love his little excitement

[@heidihorvat1]

Watching this makes me want to eat a box of benedryl and head to get a seafood buffet. I'm allergic to shellfish

[@buffya8012]

heidi horvat same

[@kelliazzam1594]

Right?! I wish there were a fix like that for gluten intolerance. I'd totally do the same thing. Lol

[@Silviremon]

@@kelliazzam1594 Just genetically engineer a virus to change your dna

[@Streetnursesociety]

Dont.go

[@theyarnycaterpillar]

Can't believe you're watching this stuff. Thats like machochistic 😂 My husband has fish allergy, he doesn't even watch these video's 🤣

[@jjy_ysyydgfan]

First time I watched this my first thought at 11:51 was "so that's what Lotte World looks like during the day lol" I have only ever seen it at night on Running man and RUN BTS where there is no one but them there. Also I honestly would not mind playing that price for that buffet. Everything loomed mouthwatering!

[@xxchippedxx]

Mikey! You look like you need a break, hope you’re getting some rest from all this travel. 💓

[@JPerry-pn2mc]

"This thing is a mama's kiss tender." -- Mike Chen, 12/2019

[@waqaryounis9861]

Strictly Dumpling is amazing channel where we get to see exotic types of foods and we'll explained by the food critic. You do amazing work and keep it up. May God bless you. Amen.

[@MaddieAU]

The SunDae soup... I so want to try. Also.. Earl Gray cake. Yummm... Brown crab... yes please. That short rib soup... meat looking so tender... the stuffed crab 🦀 gimme! (Wanting hot soup because it’s freezing in my state!) Thanks Mike for sharing your food adventures!

[@AnubisFenrir]

*SMH* 20:56 *The ladies judging Mikey chan cause he walking 🚶‍♂️ 🤣 😆 😂 around with the bib*

[@knarf7976]

I SAW ONE OF YOUR VIDEOS A WEEK AGO AND HAVE BECOME ADDICTED TO WATCHING YOU EATING AND REVIEWING EACH PLACE YOU PATRONIZE .. BECAUSE OF YOUR VIDEOS I HAVE BECOME MORE OPEN TO DIFFERENT KINDS OF FOOD AND LESS “PICKY “. I WAS AMAZED THAT IN KOREA THAT SO MUCH SIGNAGE WAS IN ENGLISH! ALSO, HOW COME YOU DON’T WEIGH 300 POUNDS WITH ALL YOU EAT. I WEIGH MYSELF AFTER EACH OF YOUR VIDEOS AND I GAIN ABOUT 2 POUNDS!!!

[@kheng820]

Wow that's two drastically different price point for buffet

[@RushPhi]

Whats the most worth it for those 2 restaurants lmao

[@kakuella]

@@RushPhi I'll say 100 buffet

[@MichelleGurung]

@@RushPhi I see what you did there! 😅👍

[@hansouth2355]

i probably prefer the cheap one. i don't eat meats, but damn i wish i did; the crab looks delicious

[@guxin2003]

I will be watching this over and over again on Chinese New Year’s Day here in Melbourne this year!

[@tenwaystowearit]

I’m thinking of taking a trip to Seoul just to try this place. Damn! Well worth $100 in my opinion.

[@Sarahcatluther]

I say this on every seafood video of yours that I hate seafood and yet this all looks so so appetizing. love your videos Mikey !

[@BunnyGiex]

Soon-Dae (Sundae) hehe👍

[@boogiedowngirl]

Angelica Skinner restaurant fault...poor mike and his sun-dae 😂😂. Thank you for commenting with the right pronunciation: soon-dae

[@KiwiandPixel]

Angelica Skinner Definitely laughed at all the “sundays.”

[@kevenyu3057]

This bothered me too.

[@DudeManLarry]

Lol glad somebody wrote this out

[@KeeDoVlogs]

Sooooooon dae! Sundae? Far from ice cream.

[@sgtsnafubohica15]

Your eyes when you ate the soup. Amazing. I loved my time in Korea. The food is amazing.

[@Pinecorn808]

That soondae soup place is soooo popular that there's ALWAYS a line of people waiting lol The best 👍

[@mariagebrehana8375]

Everytime I go to a place, I always refer to your videos, I tell me husband “I want to go to that restaurant mike chen went”.. Thank you for ahowing is all the amazing place recommendations for us adventurous foodies that are always on the hunt for the next best restaurant in any town. Thank you. More power to you. Stay safe always!

[@strawberrygurle]

All I can say is wow about that seafood and I’m Nova Scotian...so much lobster yum Edit I want to go to Korea just for that soup, and that expensive buffet. I don’t eat a lot though but the hubby would love it! He’s from Vancouver so we love seafood, well shellfish anyways

[@swenexXx.]

Those tons of seafoods got me drooling Mike. Well, I'll have to feast on a lechon later this New Year's Eve. Happy New Year everyone!