MIND BLOWING Korea CHEAP EATS & HIDDEN GEMS in Seoul | UNDER $3!

[@excromospherae]

Dude stood up for human rights and showed me some cheap places to eat in my area, all in the same day. Hero.

[@sdaiwepm]

Are these all in the same area? I am visiting Seoul now and would like to visit all of these - not sure how to find them.

[@waranghira]

We with you against these bullies who shouldn't be in these platforms in the first place.

Chen may have been right in his comments on his own channel about Uighur in China but he was deceptive in the fact that he didn't disclose his strong political opinion to Ng and presented himself as a cooking channel for the colab not a political mouthpiece for one particular view. Chen put Ng in a position that wasn't what they agreed upon. Chen is a political polarizing person, he should have been honest about that to Ng and not just presented himself as a cooking channel. Ng has a comedy cooking channel that is politically neutral and Chen brought politics into that forum without asking or informing Ng. So Ng removed the video. Ng has a comedy chanel, not a political chanel. He is neither weak or a bad person for keeping his channel neutral and in accordance to his agreement with youtube. Ng has no responsibility on his YT channel to espouse a political opinion and Chen has no right to put him in this position. Chen is forcing a neutral party in another country who has admitted to not being informed enough to made an educated decision on a stance to take a side... and then slamming him for remaining neutral. Chen is using his own power and influence to bring down another youtuber who doesn't have the same opinion as him. Sounds like something Chen should be against, not doing himself, no? Chen needs to keep his politics to his own channel and stop attacking people for their neutrality on a comedy channel.

[@osch415]

@ ng literally said that he wasn’t aware of chen’s beliefs about the chinese government, which obviously makes ng’s opinion clear.

[@voyager1568]

EXACTLY. Louder for all the people bashing Nigel. It’s super obvious if you’re not just blindly following one of the parties

[@slothtree2375]

I have never seen a negative comment about Mikey. In the plethora of videos I've watched, across all of his channels. It's heartwarming and he has that personality that's welcoming and feels like you've been friends with him for ages. Love the videos Mikey, wish you and anyone that reads this the best!!

[@lodevijk]

I just came to say it's regrettable what Nigel Ng did regarding your latest video together. I cannot support someone who supports an evil regime, so I suppose you earned yourself a new subscriber

[@shawnfu9292]

+1

[@voyager1568]

Seeing all this for the first time, and I’ll say it again. They’re supposed to be a food channel, and he is a comedian. That’s all. It’s not fair to him to put him in the middle of a political topic like that, because HE will be the one responsible for any backlash. It’s very obvious, but people are just … mad at him over it. Kinda childish.

[@Alpolu]

Here to support Mike Chen. Hate it when people choose money over what’s right.

[@foodwonder7241]

She’s so far your best eating partner, I love it when you boosted her spice tolerance. Haha.

[@Kdkendk]

couldn't agree more

[@javonchan7257]

To h3ll with Roger this is my new go-to channel Also I regret watching this at 2am cos I'm hungry now

[@cordeliah1992]

😂 welcome to the club. I wake up and instantly want ramen hahaha

[@zyu4730]

Yo, i dont dare watch any of his vids if im also not eating! Lol

[@francisdiaz5213]

I just ate and watching content like this made me want to eat again.

[@chelsc9789]

That restaurant with the sign “no talking inside please” is the most OG asian thing I’ve seen lol.

[@batsniktbub]

Too bad he spent the whole time talking in there. I'm a fan, but it seemed kind of disrespectful?

[@Mateo-uj2cw]

Chels C ever heard of sano San he was much more stricter than the guy you’re talking about sano San was called the oni of ramen because of how strict he was he didn’t even allow cologne there’s no point I’m just saying

[@chelsc9789]

No, never heard of that person but he does sound like the intimidating uncle everyone is scared of lol

[@chelsc9789]

I see what you mean but this guy’s deep loyalty to food wouldn’t stop him

[@mernaandthealmonds115]

@@batsniktbub he couldve voiced over

[@BrendanHeckman]

Glad to hear you're so pro human rights. Disappointing that Nigel pulled his content

[@vpw8912]

Agree!

[@rizz318]

Agree!

Chen may have been right in his comments on his own channel about Uighur in China but he was deceptive in the fact that he didn't disclose his strong political opinion to Ng and presented himself as a cooking channel for the colab not a political mouthpiece for one particular view. Chen put Ng in a position that wasn't what they agreed upon. Chen is a political polarizing person, he should have been honest about that to Ng and not just presented himself as a cooking channel. Ng has a comedy cooking channel that is politically neutral and Chen brought politics into that forum without asking or informing Ng. So Ng removed the video. Ng has a comedy chanel, not a political chanel. He is neither weak or a bad person for keeping his channel neutral and in accordance to his agreement with youtube. Ng has no responsibility on his YT channel to espouse a political opinion and Chen has no right to put him in this position. Chen is forcing a neutral party in another country who has admitted to not being informed enough to made an educated decision on a stance to take a side... and then slamming him for remaining neutral. Chen is using his own power and influence to bring down another youtuber who doesn't have the same opinion as him. Sounds like something Chen should be against, not doing himself, no? Chen needs to keep his politics to his own channel and stop attacking people for their neutrality on a comedy channel.

[@BrendanHeckman]

@ did Chen make a political comment about China in the video? I cant even go back to look. This is a lot of "whataboutisum" and im just not going to continue. Youre obviously triggered by me being generally supportive of Chen, so okay? You support who you want and I will too.

[@thejakey46]

@ removing a video because it can be seen as derogatory to a political party IS political. Comedy doesn’t have politics, and having a guest who believes one thing doesn’t make that channel political either. That’s like saying Trump going on Jimmy Fallon makes the show conservative. Nigel should have left the video up, but who knows maybe he was receiving threats by the CCP. In which case I can fully understand why he removed it. I’d like to know the full story but that will never happen.

[@mm11720]

I tip my hat to you, Thanks for standing up for freedom and human dignity .

[@eunicetsao7670]

Man Christa should really make her own channel lol she's such a trouper when it comes to eating with Mikey 😂 lol

[@MC-ko2mx]

Christa for MVP - she has the personality, the go-big-or-go-home attitude, and the stomach capacity to keep up with Mikey

[@louisito10solo9]

Did christa have IG

[@Lizabeth90]

I know! I'm going to miss her once he goes back home.

[@louisito10solo9]

Need help

[@strictlydumpling]

she wants her privacy :-)

[@syafiqkp]

Proud of you Mike Chen. You even write about the abuse of the Chinese government towards the Uighur Muslims. Love you brother

[@umdmrlbro]

I'm not even that into food reviews but I subbed to Mikey because he stands up for what's right.

[@winniechan1224]

You are awesome for not being afraid to speak the truth about the CCP and standing for what you believe in. I especially thank you for standing with Hong Kong. I will be sure to visit your new restaurant in flushing!

[@autumnm2075]

Not just Hong Kong but the Uighurs who are being held in camps by the CCP.

[@hongsiuu]

I am here to support you for standing with HK, your channel is really tasting and full of flavour already without MSG, thank you!

[@CarlGorn]

How they stay in business: Rather than investing money in having other people make the kimchi and all the banchan, they invest their time in making it themselves out of open-air market ingredients they've purchased through haggling. This is one of the purest examples of the saying "Time is money."

[@slightlystressedblueberry7714]

Traveling safely with mike Chen and eating food with him sounds like the best dream ever honestly....

[@nunu1869]

Right!??

[@jawadb9769]

@Strickly Dumpling thanks for being a good person!

[@lilyng2481]

Hadn’t known Mike is so pro human rights. Respect! You are way better than uncle ccp... keep it up

[@wayne88ho]

Love all your content Mikey! Don’t let the Uncle Roger drama get to your head, love from Hong Kong 👏🏻

[@kwan0524]

Egg fried rice is so 2020. All I want is dumplings now! High five from a HK viewer ✋

[@honeymoon4130]

I appreciate that you always showcase a dessert after your meals. Something sweet after salty/spicy/savory food just hits the spot and is a great finishing taste.

[@fac248]

Wow! What a deal. I love seeing the hidden gems and cheap eats Mikey has found. He is truly living his best life.

[@TalenynWren]

Krista seems like such good people. Glad you made such a fun friend there with all the inside food knowledge. Hope she does well with her studies and future thereafter.

[@lutodako3904]

this is why i love watching this guy, even if its a dish he loves to eat he will be up front with his opinion and not say its good if its not. wish more people were like this.

[@ryn5280]

My support is with Mike.

[@jrjkaay4225]

I’m just binge watching your videos during my recovery phase. You explain everything so simple and easy but still can actually feel like I’m tasting the food you eat. Love it. Great job mike.

[@noeinroad7294]

I'm going to miss seeing Christa. Her reaction to good food is so fun to watch! And she seems to know a lot of good places to eat. Hope you guys get to hang out when you go back to Korea. Girl! I'm with you! If I die after eating a truly delicious meal (the one that triggers the happy dance) then it was worth it.

[@the_vintage_reserve]

I actually love when he doesn’t like something. Because it shows how genuine he is being when he loves something

[@pesky-media]

True- he is put in situations to claim things are good too often

[@Kt-cn2rq]

There is another channel my husband watches forgot the name it's a married couple i am assuming. The while always recorded eating and we know if it is good or not if she smiles and nods she approves or make a face and shake her head 😁 all these food channels always entertaining and make me hungry.

[@posemwen]

Thank you for having the courage and morality to stand up for human rights. I will always choose dumplings over MSG. Also great video as always. 😊

[@Amaling]

Just wanted to say you earned a new sub after I figured out about the Uncle Roger situation. Respect for how much you fight the good fight on your social media

[@carktheshark]

Who else thinks Mikey should do an “eat the menu” at that pasta place? Each pasta sounded so good, I feel like you could go everyday and order something new!

[@jcvazque1]

Thank you for loving humanity over money. Unlike an Uncle Roger I use to know.

[@lam1991hahaha]

Such a shame that uncle roger took down the dumpling video, just want you to know that we support u.

[@yourcousinsbrokenps2400]

I know man

[@Allsurrender]

me too

[@Kt-cn2rq]

I think Nigel got pressured into it and I am sure Mike feels bad that it happened to them both. The video was hilarious.

[@sirswagger21]

Korea: $3 for a delectable, filling meal USA: $3 for a large soda

[@vietkieucompany]

🤯🤯🤯

[@kleinmorettifan]

Fr i agree sirswagger21

[@moodybuddha]

A 500ml coke is 2$ in korea, dude

[@jaysonbalicat27]

a 2 liter of coke here in the philippines costs 2$ hahaha

[@uglybetty8747]

a 2 litre bottle of coke costs $1.22 here tf

[@originalstar637]

I’m absolutely loving this Korean series🤩

[@navdhillon7912]

Nigel done F up...hope you keep achieving more success.

[@cosmicexp24]

I’m saying NO to MSG while hoping these dumplings have no RMB in them.

[@zedz4397]

Definitely abundant MSG as well as RMB

[@IceParrot93]

Mood💗

[@HoJSimpson]

I've been a long time Sub of you Mikey and with your Statement you reassured me why. Thanks for staying critical

[@AcidGlow]

Those prices are unbelievable!! 😨 What a deal!

[@ereh1520]

Yes

[@jaeko2571]

Koreans dont like you

[@SergeantMike]

Mikey, you need to make Christa your food goddess now! She's always game, always tries everything (even when it might kill her!), and is always up for the next food adventure. You are so lucky to have her as your dining companion. Christa is aces.

[@Gigi_K]

Can’t tell you how much I’ve been enjoying seeing these glimpses of my mother land! Thank you Mikey! 🤗

[@JimboJones99]

3:26 Use your imagination

[@falleng2392]

Subscribed. I can definitely get behind someone who supports human rights.

[@ortiz8]

Subscribed after the uncle roger story. Respect for making a stand.

[@RPDekka]

You earned a sub for standing up for free speech unlike your previous cowardly collaborator.

[@lisayee7695]

"Earl Gray, and some biscuits" I have replayed it a dozen times and I am still laffing and crying. It is as good as "The happiness to life, guys, is found in a pork bun". Mikey makes me crack up outloud- I am with ya Mike!

[@taimeiling7902]

I am here to support Mike after what Nigel did. He didn’t even communicate with Mike before deleting the video (I learnt it from the news). This is so disrespectful. From Nigel’s statement, he didn’t even have the guts to mention Mike’s name. Nigel should get the facts right and find his own spine !

[@xyd1508]

as a Chinese I totally stand up for you and your opinions about CCP, we all know what they did and I hope you keep your good sense on that

[@johnlogan4303]

Came here after Uncle roger’s cowardice behavior.

[@vpw8912]

Me too

[@annabellawong4033]

me too

[@tinkichong415]

Me too

[@143mark6275]

Same. Was gonna subscribe but found that I was already a subscriber 👌👌

[@tristanlau1213]

Look like Uncle Roger becomes Cancel Roger

[@charlottetacy6729]

Just found this channel. Reminds me of my dad. He LOVED food, and the experience of food. He SO would have been doing something like this if KZbin had been around when he was young. So much fun. Thank you.

[@soccerallaround3608]

Who else watches him while eating 😂 (I’m on my break)

[@helpinghand97VT]

I was sitting here eating a frozen box pizza and I was like "damn... I need a job man..."

[@Sarahcatluther]

I always wait until I have lunch or dinner to watch while I eat 😂

[@a_medina3321]

No, I watch while hungry then get mad because I'm hungry and everything looks delicious 🤤

[@kevtlee08]

I’m on my lunch break at work and yes I am eating

[@xS.K.]

Scambled eggs, smoked salmon and avo.. but I feel I need a dumpling stash for this videos

[@FutureFairytale]

The moment I am vaccinated and Seoul is open for tourists, I will directly fly away from here and eat as many dishes as Mike can eat 😍

[@rugiOHHHH]

Christa puttin the team on her back and eating through a gluten allergy, the true MVP of this channel in 2020

[@TheSparklyDrGeorge]

I think you and Krista (hopefully I am spelling her name right) make such a great team! Your videos together are fun to watch-you get along and present the material so naturally. Love it!

[@yesmanhk]

I come across to support you, Mike! Thanks and stand for you as Hongkonger!

[@shinnosuke8786]

You earned a subscriber. Thank you for your support for human rights❤️

[@wongweijian8800]

"How asian are you?" -eats cake with chopsticks

[@charsiuwu8084]

I said this out loud. Growing up all the white folks near me mocked me for eating cake with chop sticks. XD

[@lschoenrank]

I'm a white Canadian, but I like to eat poutine with chopsticks!

[@charsiuwu8084]

@@lschoenrank SAME

[@meosf4792]

as an Asian, i eat ice cream with chopstich

[@vietkieucompany]

😂😂😂 skills!

[@p.m.9940]

You know Christa is a real one when she's willing to risk her life/body for a taste of pasta!

[@jeff15116]

I just subscribed to Strictly Dumpling. I support people who don't support CCP

[@alisonlim96]

What's CCP?

[@wecat8913]

@@alisonlim96 Chinese Communist Party, the one, and the only best party according to people who born and lives in China.

[@jennychuang808]

Can’t agree more with you! I am so disappointed with Uncle R!

[@JackyiE1120]

Same here!

[@emmataylor2748]

Same! Can’t support Nigel Ng anymore

[@holeefuk8838]

Uncle roger: Disgusted by how bbc cooks fried rice. Me: Disgusted by how Uncle Roger sold his dignity and conscience for RMB.

[@WilliamS-zd2eh]

Maybe he consumes too much MSG

[@mammanomaly]

After watching Mike for a few years I've started to yearn for korean food chinese and all the other especially indian food

[@michaelorourke36]

Please come to ireland mikey ! When this pandemic calms down. Of course

[@Mashariki_0]

I'd love to see Ireland and Irish culture and food, Mikey listen to your namesake 😀😀😀

[@michaelorourke36]

@@Mashariki_0 hope he does one day! 😁

[@strictlydumpling]

would LOVE to! You got haunted castles too right?

[@rodrigoamor360]

@@strictlydumpling please please go visit Chile too i wanna see you making puns to my country's name and touring Santiago and Valparaiso

[@DinnaQ]

@@strictlydumpling and also Jordan, I want to see someone enjoying middle eastern food🥺

[@kuchoi6204]

Support Mike!

[@finlaycx3810]

watching to show support after what uncle roger did

[@alohawhy]

same

[@vpw8912]

Same same

[@huiyun15]

The power of RMB makes uncle roger to be scared 🌚

[@kaiskanal5783]

Same. Shame on the hypocrite Uncle Roger

[@supernoodles908]

Same

[@vixilix13]

I really wish there was a giggle button ... the attempt at the British accent has me in stitches 🤣 Mike you need to come back to England, stay away from London and find some Lancashire or Yorkshire pubs that serve proper homemade english food, or a seaside resort for proper fish and chips ... London makes a mockery of british cuisine! You didn't get a good representation of what we've got to offer on your last visit x

[@chickenfri5858]

My mouth was watering the whole time, all of this looks so good

[@lumieredarling]

subscribed after the whole uncle roger debacle! - from hong kong

[@mvan1108]

Exactly why I love watching you Mike! So honest and so good at describing the taste.

[@coraline1503]

no talking inside..... and u chat with the cam like crazy. respect!

[@darthgiggity7948]

Please keep speaking against China's atrocities as well as atrocities committed around the world. We got your back on that. Sic semper tyrannis!

[@sel6079]

this hits me in this heart. this hits me right here. in korean words, **throws up heart sign** -mike 2021

[@jaejaenism.]

I noticed how Mike was trying to hold in his laughter as he said, "Guys, this is the real deal. This is definitely not an imPASTA" HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@tiffanycaskinette2023]

ahahah I love how he sees the "no talking inside" and proceeds to talk the whole time LOL.

[@haleycrawford6521]

I was looking for this comment 😂

[@strictlydumpling]

haha I was quiet!

[@tiffanycaskinette2023]

@@strictlydumpling I'm proud of you 😏 lol

[@PokeEnjoyer]

lol realized that too and yea I would of talked as well I mean how else are you going to get your order?

[@tiffanycaskinette2023]

@@PokeEnjoyer lol I have no idea 👁️👄👁️

[@zyu4730]

Good foryou. Mike. For standing up for what’s right and humane. You do you!

[@artn9647]

This has always been my go to channel im not sure what that other guy did tho I never watched his content in the first place only because I wasn't interested. Keep up the great work Mike!!! Always a supporter over here!! Also she is so cool I love her in your videos she is pretty cool!

[@BWWolves1337]

Bro. I'm on your side all the way.

[@alohawhy]

*Subscribed because Im disappointed with Uncle Roger.* Love your contents and love that you don't support CCP. ♥️🙏

[@relaximatroll2118]

The way you've been saying "wow" is really Korean now. Love you Mike!

[@chengjoey5854]

Thank you for supporting Hong Kong 🇭🇰 You’re such a good man

[@shesaringo]

Subscribed, because of THAT communist.

[@kara6320]

I don't think any of us would mind if all your videos were 26 mins long 😂 The seoul food videos are SO entertaining to watch!!

[@meliwazhere]

Hello! I am subbing because of your video with uncle roger. Disappointed it was removed but glad to be here.

[@InLoveWithMango]

It’s nice to see that an affordable and filling meal is so accessible ☺️☺️

[@RaghuNayak]

Joining and subscribed in protest of what Mr. Roger did.

[@allenlee586]

I have always known that you have a STRONG and GREAT character. Have been a fan for years. And will continue to support. Thank you!

[@KayKay-cr6yq]

“Hurl gray wit-sum bisk-Uhts” I just adore you man. I wish you the best, and hope you a safe/healthy return to the states. Mapo tofu is calling me.

[@kevinlifespositive8290]

Support for Mike

[@Showercaps4sale]

Just unsubbed from that CCP-loving backstabber and you got a new sub!

[@kbkblwt]

Uncle Roger SUCKS!!!!! Support form Hong Kong

[@AG-hl8ui]

I love that classic background noise of all the dishes hitting against each other in an Asian restaurant. Reminds of home and my childhood 😊

[@YooB1]

Need a trip to Korea to try those delicious foods 🤤

[@kasiag9683]

OMG, finally a place that I've visited! I had an Airbnb next to those single meal restaurants and I visited them a couple of times. Oh, I miss them so much! Thanks for bringing good memories back!

[@sdaiwepm]

Where are they? I'm in Seoul and trying to find them.

[@dolinainggolan339]

Great Hidden Gems, but he keep it hidden because he didn't explain where it is

[@Aphliz]

@@dolinainggolan339 it’s in the description

[@AmoebaCulture]

Christa please make your own channel so we can continue to see all the food places in Korea

[@ThydaCookingTV]

👍

[@danip2476]

Mike said she wants privacy

[@zhilinhe5780]

Danielle - ye

[@porschecarrera3684]

Support Mike Chen!!

[@D-me-dream-smp]

The pasta place heard Mike was in the area and were like quick pretend we are closed. Krista is an awesome foodie companion.

[@aquariuscaesar2858]

I do support strictly dumpling for his strong opinion about CCP and unwavering political opinion. I do disappointingly oppose the stance of Uncle Roger for his shameful and kowtowing behavior to China. I do hope that Mike will continue to express his thoughts and opinions about China freely without censoring himself.

[@TommoC123]

👏

[@otabwill709]

Came to show some support after learning the video with uncle roger **which i just watched yesterday** was taken down by uncle roger cuz he lost his mind and is now kowtowing to chairman Xi.

[@kwan0524]

So disappointed!

[@Phillpak]

I don’t know if you’ve tried this out yet but you definitely want to get some Street Toast!! Probably my favorite meal in Korea

[@austinkim6372]

Isaac's Toast?

[@IamSu87]

Here to support Mike Chen 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ct218]

Thanks for being brave Mike... Stay strong, we stand by you..