The Crawfish Boil Combining Cajun and Vietnamese Cooking Techniques - Cooking in America

In this episode of Cooking in America, host Sheldon Simeon gets his hands a little dirty and helps prep a Vietnamese crawfish boil at Cajun Kitchen in Houston, Texas.
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[@cpunching]

This was quite sweet. I like how this host let the cook talk about a bit of the history of Vietnamese immigration, as well as food culture in Vietnam. Let's see some more of this guy in the future!

[@jamiepark888]

Agreed! Good hosts ask thoughtful questions and let the guest cooks do most of the talking. I hate shows where the host talks incessantly like they just love hearing their own egotistical voice.

[@coolnewpants]

I really like this presenter. He's really laid back.

[@Tubularshelby]

Houston has one of the most underrated food scenes 🙄 Thank you Eater for knowing what's up in the H!!

[@aR0ttenBANANA]

+MC Win Austin's full of hipsters, if you're into that it's cool but it doesn't compare to the other two imo

[@summeronio9751]

H-Tine babeh

[@boogermanharo5872]

i like this guy. lets see more of him please

[@alliemickey9728]

i first saw him on top chef.

[@lakaybadboy8083]

Hawaii boy 🤙

[@justaddmusclecom]

This was an awesome episode. Need more like this please.

[@TheMovieMyLife]

All the food looks so good. 😋 I also like Sheldon's sense of humour and his teeth. :-)

[@nathan0717]

TheMovieMyLife his teeth and yours referring to that profile pic! Enjoy your day ma!

[@conjestion]

Sheldon from Top Chef! He was my favorite.😃

[@Pixlanta]

The host of this series is awesome. His interest in the food makes me more curious. 👍

[@chin2xthewanderer768]

its awesome when he say "i'm filipino i know how to do it".. im not sure if i heard it right.. MABUHAY!!!

[@harpoii9201]

The host is a charismatic & fun. Great episode 👍

[@jeffward1106]

Have to say that he's one of my favorite KZbin hosts

[@tosht2515]

Vietnamese Cajun seafood and a few Shiner Bock sounds great right about now. Awesome episode. 👍

[@summeronio9751]

I'm already on it

[@mellostation]

The owner sounds like he’s lived an interesting life, probably makes for amazing food. Hope they’re still strong after COVID!

[@BH-sn7ws]

I hope all these great restaurants will be able to continue their work. Harvey was fierce and did a number on Houston and surrounding areas. God bless the people of Houston! May the good times be good again. 😊

[@quishamartin123]

i love the host! he's very kind, hope to see more of him 😀

[@TheJayair]

I like this host, he gives respect to the chefs and gives life to the food, its a great blend. Please let him host more in the channel.

[@chkrbrdvans]

Sheldon Simeon is such a good dude…I love this episode showcasing my people and my town. This place is like the Vietnamese Hooters.

[@randyhendrix5375]

I like this guy. genuine

[@wickedlyangel]

i’m hella binge watching sheldon hosting these shows and i love it omg

[@SdfuNoob]

Sheldon is a great host! He knows how to set up questions to let the business owners share and drop their vast knowledge. Thats what being a host is about, to let the audience learn more new and interesting stuff from different voices every episode. Meanwhile Nick (meat show) is just sharing his own knowledge over and over again while barely extracting interesting stories/knowledge from all these business owners that have so much experiences.

[@arlingtontime8512]

Love the honesty and flare of the two chefs.❤❤❤

[@Theeightmilebend]

That food looks incredible. My nephew lives in Houston. I will definitely have to turn him on to this !

[@semjb]

i've been to that restaurant, it is definitely delicious af!

[@iLoveTurtlesHaha]

Oh man, the cray cray looks good but I'd probably die.

[@ToiYeuYAHWEH]

Those Viet Cajun crawfish is SOOOO GOOD!!! Welcome to Little Saigon, Khmer brother!!

[@ivongamboa5829]

Whats the name of the restaurant?

[@wosherplay8219]

I've been to Cajun Kitchen countless times with my family;and I'm not afraid to say,its the best crawfish joint in houston

[@FDchick]

I want some of that crawfish! Looks delicious!

[@DreamShado321]

YESS FINALLY IN HOUSTON!!!

[@LateNiteBreaks]

I went to Cajun Kitchen and we saw John peeking in from the kitchen! My friend from Yuma, tried crawfish for the first time and loved it!

[@leanncordle90]

I love some crawfish and crab and I did not know Texas had all this cool stuff goin on

[@aletavetallen8162]

OMG looks absolutely delicious I can’t wait to go there and try it💜✌️

[@LowkeyCat]

I love hearing about other cultures, it's always so intriguing

[@WilldoesPwns]

This guy is such a great host! Keep up the good work mate

[@darthyves]

Sheldon should do more vids...Top Chef FTW!

[@lanipham765]

The food here is very delicious, love it

[@bryannewman9478]

Great episode 👍👍

[@michaelminasian4891]

More Sheldon!!!!! So good.

[@zefeix]

This made me want to move to Houston. Great video!

[@missycoates7188]

I liked this video!!! it confirmed my thoughts about doing crawfish with a twist. Thanks

[@ozcampnhuntdan7858]

Great episode and champion host. Can this restaurant please relocate to Australia....mmmmmmm.

[@EvLSpectre]

I know exactly where that temple is too in houston. Used to go there alot as a kid and as a grew up I went there to help.

[@justacomment4810]

LMAO "Is there cowbow in houston?" this fool LOL what a hilarious host

[@Ltkill11]

Adding this place to the list of restaurants I must visit 😋

[@irynahrek8774]

Great episode!!!

[@tnellams702]

Loved hearing all his accents come through

[@leisafaimalie8746]

I like Sheldon. You can tell that this is how he is irl. He seems genuine and that translates really well on screen. He just doesn't have to try as hard.

[@jif.6821]

8:13 Cray Cray looks SO ONO my favorite from an awesome looking menu.

[@NunalSaPaa]

I love Chef Sheldon Simeon!

[@PartiallyDrunkHoovyIsCool]

I like this host so much

[@jojominong8943]

Sitting here. Salivating.

[@alpaktuna]

Love this!

[@TheRocknrolla12]

beautifully done....the food is enticing

[@ariff851]

I'm fasting and I'm watching this. Just the way I roll man.

[@drunkkmonkkey4083]

I love Chef Sheldon! My dream is to one day go to Hawaii and eat at his restaurant

[@thebrownguy79]

Looks delicious!

[@Jennelcarbonell]

my mouth can’t stop watering man 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️😭

[@texasczech63]

Damn, that looks awesome. I will get some next time in Houston.

[@blakebennett1844]

TO THE 1% OF YOU THAT READ THIS I HOPE YOU DREAMS COME TRUE!!!

[@hautakleightontam771]

Let me correct you; hope and prayers do as much as you think they will do. Have a nice day.

[@josargor8179]

stfu

[@Ebathora]

Hau Tak Leighton Tam That's stupid. It's like a threatened white person hearing "Black Lives Matter" and saying "Let me correct you; All Lives Matter". Sure, all lives do matter, but why try to demean and take away from the original message that is also correct and beneficial? Like shut up.

[@hautakleightontam771]

I meant no disrespect to anyone; my comment was meant for Kenshi. There is power in hope, regardless of your beliefs, and it is thus healthier for us to open ourselves to give and receive it.

[@1017Keara]

Blake Bennett omg thank you!

[@latranquilagr28]

That was one thing many people didnt know was how big the Vietnamese community was in New Orleans before Katrina it was huge they had their own section in the east where many of them lived the seafood they made was always some of the best especially the turkey necks some things you can only get from home...

[@ShadaeMastersAstrology]

I loved this vid!

[@doodahgurlie]

Wow, looks amazingly delectable. If they had an all you can eat buffet, I'd tuck away 20 lbs on my own. :)

[@AN-ep6jd]

we do get cowboys in Houston during the annual Rodeo thats so big out here

[@lyyang6772]

I need to go to this restaurant before I die...NEED!!

[@chuchuchuchia]

Got me drooling

[@EugeniusTay]

Oh snap, this place is down the street from me. I guess I have to try them out now.

[@beatrizfores]

shout out to everyone, pinoy, vietnamese, foodies out there. eat well! yummy food is always awesome!

[@shunsherre9281]

This was my favorite place to eat crawfish in Houston... no frills just good food

[@bepbe11]

What kind of butter do they use? Is it in liquid form?

[@baetoulk5888]

the oysters around 4:10 look so effing good wow

[@torinbrown8196]

Excellent!

[@4fawksake707]

my blood pressure went up just watching you guys eat 😅🤤

[@Tloc103]

Sheldon and Lucas is all Eater needs as far as host.

[@RayfilWong]

Joy of eating

[@otiliatillyvarela7877]

I’ve been and the food is sooooo good.

[@chynanhua5562]

I need to go here!

[@lilyzeftran]

More Sheldon please!

[@mparthur144]

Asians love to eat fresh produce. I had never eaten cold sandwich until I arrived in the UK

[@hassmonkyjose]

Eat there today and it was amazing 🦀🔥👌🏻

[@bonuspal]

All the foods I love to consume. 👍

[@JMadlock108]

I like how the crab died in slo motion xD.

[@MH-yp4or]

Check out crawfish cafe too if you're in the area. Also in HK mall

[@princessjoy007]

This is definitely the move!!!!

[@LeJendLBC]

Houston, I’m pullin up for a visit!

[@iSim0641]

love the host

[@davisx2002]

Vietnamese mixed with Cajun is about as close to perfect as you can get.

[@nolaboi5048]

It’s good but it was already great Cajun where it started..

[@bryantan3669]

The host can't wait to fill his mouth with all those yummy food

[@Stbeca]

I need to go here I'm starving

[@javieradmitriy7642]

Gotta love Vietnamese Cajun food

[@bennypaddycake7182]

"I'm filipino, I know what to with this" best host ever

[@rosivettevalencia2085]

I like the way that guy speak English and I will definitely love to Go and eat at his restaurant 😋 My favourite food In the whole wide 🌎 is seafood 😋🙏👍🇭🇳🇭🇳🇭🇳🇭🇳🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@adoboloco]

Ono for some Vietnamese Cookery!

[@yakshan]

The host of this show is great

[@jaecruz971]

"I'm filipino so I know how to do it" me: 😲 hit like

[@shioshoujo5655]

I'm a simple Asian, I see Vietnam, I click

[@hemagurunh9731]

Travis Dinh who gives a fk, I saw the fat guy I clicked.

Travis Dinh same

[@hibzaokilife1398]

I love the host... His cool

[@holeefock8584]

Fried soft-shell is a must. But hard-shell haha

[@burningknuckle26]

looks delicious. asian-americans make a amazing crawfish boil

[@rosivettevalencia2085]

Where is this place located at Please can anybody share the location thank you 😊 🙏

[@queendayan88]

I really like Sheldon 😁

[@chuchuchuchia]

What's the intro song???

[@darrickvasquez3889]

Damn looks good

[@darrickvasquez3889]

Mike's seafood is bomb, not sure if hes vietnamese but it the best crawfish I've ever had and I work in Louisiana 50% of the time