Uncle Roger ROASTED BY THE LEGEND Martin Yan

[@SurrealEdifice]

When I was a little boy I used to hurry home from school so that I could be there in time to catch Yan can Cook. I even got an autograph once at a live show. Some horrible old woman stole my autographed cookbook from me while my mom was in the bathroom and I cried. Mom asked Mr Yan for another one and he was incredibly gracious and hooked us up. He was and is my hero and a big part of why I love cooking today. Yan can cook and so can I!!

[@tcs007]

Same here. He's where I learned "Hot pan cold oil food never stick"

[@ENVIXITY_RENZ]

Isn't it obvious???

[@Stan_sprinkle]

Same here. Every day after school watching Yan, or the Urban Peasant, Graham Kerr, etc. In my 20s I went to culinary school in NY and Martin Yan came as a guest to give us a cooking demo. I got a signed book for my brother.

[@empiregone]

Me too! This video was such a pleasure to watch, brought back a lot of good memories.

[@jasons1148]

Wok with Yan . Was that the same Yan ?

[@mr.person1219]

As an editor, this video was made like an old school cooking show, but in the memorable sense; even with the music choice. Loved every aspect of it.

[@MrYellowClyde]

@@mr.person1219 , it’s even 21 minutes to fit in a tv time slot

[@bomdestructor]

@mr.person1219 I had no idea, but this was "the hat off" level of knowledge ❤

[@wobblysauce]

It is the little things.

[@azraelus1]

Truly the editing for this episode was phenomenal, love the intro and outro! Did he ever get Yan's koi?

[@snowhunter7536]

Compared to his other videos, this one looks AND feels different.

[@davidhalldurham]

I have tears in my eyes. This was such a sweet, loving, respectful episode. It's great to see that Martin hasn't changed a bit. He's still a ball of energy after all these years.

[@SeanSpicerSD]

You chopped the onions too slow. So did I. I remember watching Yan Can Cook with my mom, and she was younger than than I am now.

[@shabir369]

@@davidhalldurham tears? 😂😂😂

[@brandonprater4613]

🥲👍

[@michaelbullen3104]

Everyone should also take note because all of Martin Yan’s episodes are on KZbin

[@DaveC-o6f]

Growing up in Australia, my best friend and I used to watch Yan can cook all the time when we were unemployed in our late teens. We loved the show and his lovely demeanour and his crappy jokes 😅 this was something we watched together and loved. That was 30 years ago. My friend has since passed on but watching this flooded me with happy memories and a few tears. Thanks Uncle Roger and Uncle Martin for making this 50 year old white boy cry and laugh at the same time ❤

[@imteee]

"Not because I'm a great chef, I just happened to be at the right time and the right place" - That's truly the goat mentality

[@goodwillhumping7331]

no it's not

[@pelarikota8103]

​@@goodwillhumping7331okay jellyboy.

[@TimTim-is7vh]

Humble he is.

[@cmaxz817]

Shows a very humble person right there.

[@Twosies20]

@@goodwillhumping7331 It's the truth.

[@thesniperjoe5119]

Uncle Martin helped this poor, rural Indiana kid learn to look beyond the cornfields he was born in to see how huge and wonderful the world was and inspired in me a love of cooking that has lasted my whole life. Each week, I sat enraptured in front of the t.v to watch Yan Can Cook, just to rush out to the grocery with my Dad to try and replicate the things I had seen. His humor and passion are so infectious. Now, I get to sit with my own daughter and watch the old episodes or watch Uncle Martin when he streams, and share with her that same love of cooking. I sincerely think I would have been a lesser person, having not been exposed to that window to a greater, more interesting world that Uncle Martin gave me.

[@maggiechan33]

A gorgeous tribute to Mr Martin Yan.

[@endorphinparametric4132]

Wonderful. I had to stop watching this episode for getting too emotional. Then I found your comment. Well, it's not helping! ;-)

[@GarieySia]

"you cut 🧅 you got emotion..." 😢

[@Leicourt]

It would be good if you and your daughter can go to China (say Hong Kong, Shanghai or Beijing) one day to taste real Chinese food. You won't regret it.

[@maggiechan33]

@@Leicourt As a Chinese-American, I appreciate and cook both Cantonese and Chinese-American cuisine. But if the OP gets the opportunity, I think Hong Kong would be the optimal destination - which not only has Cantonese Roast Goose/Duck, Char Siu (bbq pork) Dim Sum, the freshest fish and seafood, cloud-like Wontons, + many mouth-watering dishes.

[@ZombieBrainz]

This took me we back. I had a difficult childhood and Martin Yan was one of my favorite escapes. He brought joy to everything. I’m a grown ass man and had tears watching this. Thanks for putting this together.

[@jewpackoshur711]

Same

[@ranindaperera3481]

Same here... took me back to the times I used to watch his show.. 🥲👍🏽

[@indianpizzah8727]

yes....so much yes!

[@goodguyaus]

...ah... but can you COOK? (kidding! Kidding! Constable Benton Fraser of 'Due South' was MY escape)

[@maggiechan33]

@ZombieBrainz I am glad Mr Yan provided you with respite and peace, during your childhood; I hope he views your comment.

[@Updesh_k]

This is one of the best videos on this channel. Uncle Yan had everything, the passion for cooking, simplicity, showmanship, humbleness.. A legend. Hats off to the editor, made it look like a cooking show.

[@malcolmv2371]

grew up watching the OG...."If Yan can cook, so can you"

[@GrandpaGii]

I'm 59 and grew up watching Steven Yan's show, Wok with Yan, who was Martin's mentor.

[@pygmymouselemurbutt]

​@@GrandpaGiiI'm 41 and I watched both of those growing up. my mom got sick of me in the kitchen at 6 years old making breakfast, going "if yan can cook, so can you!"

[@bczarrockbeast6264]

I spent so many days playing hookie from school watching him to.

[@MM-lp1nq]

One of the best vijios on this channel. If Yan can cook, so can you!

[@meekrob]

​@@GrandpaGii Steven was ok but Martin took it to the next level.

[@Zulkak1357]

Uncle Roger when he next to Martin Yan it feels like he Nephew Roger

[@andrewenglish3486]

😂 i thought this too. "Poor nephew Rodger"

[@realpoetics]

this is the one video when i wanted uncle roger to actually keep quiet and let the man do his thing... martin yan is a legend, i was just so captivated by his skills

[@realitymyquest]

@@Zulkak1357 I agree

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[@bananaunited6861]

This was actually inspirational, and that crushing of the garlic like that seems almost like magic

[@strunkymonkey]

I'm blind and wasn't able to tell what he did. I've always hit the side of my knife with the heel of my hand. How did he do it? I hate mincing garlic.

[@Polemistis0416]

That garlic smashing was truly magic. Making it all that small and minced without actually cutting!

[@mia.in.action]

I tried last night and my garlic flew in the dish water 😅

[@yuyingzhang6281]

​@@mia.in.action😂

[@phangjackson]

Chef Martin Yan is probably the only global Chinese master chef that deserves this title. He is so skillful and yet so humble! So gracious and encouraging. Love him.

[@kineticstar]

I grew up watching Martin on PBS. He and the rest of the PBS chefs were my teachers in cooking. I will always be grateful. "If Yan can, you can, zai jian."

[@HeartlandNewsfeed]

Me too. Uncle Martin Yan and Uncle Justin Wilson every Saturday morning!

[@ronponce8238]

I watched Yan religiously. Also loved the frugal gourmet (Jeff Smith)

[@amiblueful]

The PBS chefs were/are far superior to the ones on the Food Network.

[@theboz1419]

One of my favorite PBS shows was "Great Chef of" I used to watch all of the cooking shows. My mom would be working and I came home from school and would sometimes have to make dinner when I was around 10 years old

[@kineticstar]

@@theboz1419 same here!

[@percussionguy]

Best episode yet! Yan is an absolute legend in the public television cooking world as well as in the legit culinary world. So many "celebrity" chefs *cough Rachel Ray cough* that have minimal skill and knowledge but just look good on camera. Good to see Uncle Roger working with the real deals of the culinary world!

[@OrAngeAnArchy]

Just like many famous chefs of his time 80's 90's. They are for the most part forgotten buy the later generations. But, I was very glad to find out he received a life-time achievement award in 2022. after his cooking show he did many more abroad, showing off other asian countries cuisines.

[@JWilz]

​@@OrAngeAnArchySo in a way, he's like Tupac🤔with known whereabouts

[@DZY49er]

So good

[@hudwa]

Agreed, this is probably my favorite Uncle Roger video yet. Uncle Roger was visibly nervous the whole time, his quips about anxiety were likely 100% accurate.

[@mikesgamingchannel733]

HE FINALLY MEET MARTIN YAN?!

[@AndrewMartinez1776Redux]

No. He's met him before.

[@SkyHighGaming-p5t]

@@AndrewMartinez1776Reduxbut this time he cook with uncle roger

[@sampeter1471]

dream collab come true

[@mitaskeledzija6269]

Crazy

[@accs99pkm28]

Next one is jackie chan

[@IronTiger]

It's always a joy to watch Martin Yan demonstrate his love of cooking. What an honor it must be to work alongside such a legendary performer, teacher, and chef.

[@farisridhwan1912]

All ancestors gather around just to see them together 😂

[@rafaerudono]

It is a test to see if Uncle Roger is still worthy of the Uncle title.

[@HOLY_FRIJOLES]

I’m 45 I watched Martin Yan my whole childhood. He is absolutely brilliant. Such a natural entertainer.

[@armadaselatan]

His voice, the camera angles shaking, the lagged in intonation, his aura, the slow talk before zooming in cutting ingredients. Ahhhhh waalao. This is the OG of cooking shows back then. You made me feel old watching this sia KNN.

[@dng2000]

Watching Uncle Martin Yan's "Yan Can Cook" shows on TV when I was a teenager back in the 1990's is the reason why I was motivated to learn how to cook family meals to help my dad cook. After my parents divorced and when I moved in with my dad soon afterwards, I used to cook dinner (mostly Cantonese cuisine, btw) for my dad almost every night for many years (approx. from 1997 through 2012) until he passed away from natural causes. Seeing Uncle Martin Yan again in this video reminded me of his "Yan Can Cook" show, the fond memories of my teenage years learning how to cook my family meals, and is also so great to know that Uncle Martin Yan is still obviously doing well in his life.

[@discombubulate2256]

Martin Yan is a god damn legend and a world treasure. I grew up watching Yang can cook and when I found out that he made a knife I bought it straight away. His knife skills class is online and I'd recommend it to anyone to watch.

[@lisam8044]

Thanks ill watch it after work!

[@JAdam301]

Martin Yan is the perfect Grand Master Uncle to Uncle Roger: So accomplished, yet humble, but at the same time witty & sharp, bounces off Uncle Roger's puns with ease! The 1-sec Garlic Smash was impressive! Love how he championed the Noodle Master Jason Liu!! What a great collab!

[@nickleon_music]

This was such a wholesome video and you can clearly see by watching the master and the love for his art. So energetic and passionate, yet so skilled. Loved this every bit.

[@esistdochnureinname]

Almost 40 years ago I went to College in the US. The Yan can cook show was the first cooking show I've ever watched and I loved it. I bought his recipe book and I still have and use it! Great to see that this legend ist doing well!

[@KestralWolfe]

"If Yan can cook, So can YOU!" punctuated my childhood, and young adulthood. Uncle Martin showed me more than I thought I'd ever wanted to know about cooking, and about my relationship to food. Throughout bad times, I'd make chickens dance, and play tunes on my cutting board, and remember that food should be fun, should be about love, as well as filling the belly. He was a huge part of my childhood, and I will never forget the joy that Martin Yan helped me to learn.

[@skularatna8136]

Same I was 9-10 used to watch his cooking shows religiously

[@KariLPVideos]

I grew up watching Martin Yan. His magnetic personality, his skill, and energy always captured my attention. Good to see he hasn't changed a bit. What a great collaboration.

[@unburningflame]

I'm sure many people don't realize how special this lifetime collab is. I'm glad you got to spend time with him, Nigel ❤

[@immanuelhawkins6337]

Thanks!

[@jjunture]

Martin Yan is why I wanted to learn to be a chef! He was on our local TV station every Saturday afternoon and I would never miss it as a kid. He is the GOAT.

[@oxpolitik]

Martin Yan is a gem. I learned the beauty of Asian food from his PBS show before I became an adult and could cook and buy it on my own.

[@Fellinara]

I just turned 50....I grew up watchikng Martin Yan on PBS when I was about 7 years old. I watched cooking, craft and home imporvment shows in PBS after cartoons before prime time TV on Saturday. It was the one day my sister and I got to pick what was on the TV for most of the day. I never realized then he was the first Asian chef on TV. Now I can totally appreciate that. Loved seeing some still shots of his historic TV content!

[@sharendonnelly7770]

Martin Yan, a legend. Watched his first episode in 1978 as a new mother, and every one until 1982, then watched him on PBS. Learned so much and still use his teachings today. Uncle Roger, you should feel honored. That was so awesome, you have no idea!

[@scimasterJ]

Even after so many years off the air, Martin Yan is still as quick and funny as ever (maybe even funnier). Watching him with my dad gave both of us the passion for cooking. I'm so happy to see him with Uncle Roger.

[@wpdt45]

Martin Yan was/is my favorite celebrity chef. I stood in line for an hour (at UCD) to have him autograph a copy of "The Joy of Woking" for my mom's birthday, which he did with his big smile. Thanks for the cooking lesson.

[@AndriusUrbaitis]

I had no idea Martin Yan was Davis alum that is dope

[@LunaticReason]

Martin Yan is probably up there among Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan as a childhood idol for many Chinese kids growing up because he wasnt just beloved by our community but the world as a whole. He was a pioneer when it came to making Asian culture mainstream.

[@RandomAnagram.]

This video put such a big smile on my face the whole way through. ❤ Like many others in the comment section, I also remember watching Yan Can Cook as a kid. The noodle making was amazing to watch too.

[@HalfUnder]

Martin was one of the first people to get me interested in cooking. I would watch him any and every chance I get. After over 20 years as a chef and now enjoying my retirement, when I see Martin, I stop what I'm doing to watch. I remember Chef Roy Yamaguchi and I talking about how Martin had inspired both of us. Martin made sure you never felt talked down to culturally but became more educated by someone who loved cooking, but also genuinely seemed to love people and just putting a smile on their face and a warmth in their stomach. Thank you for being an inspiration to so many of us who followed in your footsteps one way or another Martin. Uncle Roger, thanks for helping bring this man to new eyes that didn't have the pleasure of growing up watching Martin and for in your own way being a culinary ambassador yourself. Cheers from Texas.

[@izyhacker]

This is so wholesome to see Martin Yan is 1 of reason I'm a chef today. He was a strong inspiration for minorities growing up❤❤❤

[@PRIZNAKYTRANSFORMACE]

This is simply the best episode ever. Like always funny, but educational and hearthwarming. Martin Yan is trully a legend. Thank you very much for this weejio

[@brutalcelt9139]

This is my absolute favorite video of yours!!! I was watching Yan Can Cook and learning from Master Yan when I was 6rs yrs old. I still use my cleaver to prepare asian dishes and I still cut peppers, rapid fire cut mushrooms and onions and smash garlic like him. All the techniques I learned from him I used throughout a long culinary career and cooking at home. It's priceless knowledge that inspired so many kids like me to try new things and keep going. After all, if Yan Can Cook, So Can You. Respect and Gratitude, Always. Thanks for teaming up with Master Yan on this video. It would be incredible if you made this a regular series.

[@supamanmz]

mad respect to Martin Yan!!! his skills over the years have not changed at all!! i still remember watching his cook show as a kid~ OMG

[@Jake_Karfield]

I would absolutely love to see more of this format! This was very informative and entertaining mix with interviewing cooking personalities and hear their history

[@Cscottser]

I grew up on Yan Can Cook, Julia, and Justin Wilson on public broadcast. I loved this so much! 20+ years in a kitchen thanks to your inspiration. And Bravo Uncle Roger for going up against the OG. Keep the torch alive. This was pure joy

[@chrisdonovan8795]

Justin Wilson was fun too. I guaraaaantee.

[@oldtyger]

I loved to watch those 3 also plus the Frugal Gourmet

[@LunaticReason]

Brings back childhood memories.

[@snappertrx]

My wife and I spent many an afternoon watching Martin Yan cook! Such a great guy and a joy to watch! How cool for you to not only have met him but to spend time with him and enjoy cooking with him! Great video!

[@williamraymusic]

I’ve got tears seeing my childhood hero Uncle Martin Yan not missing a beat even after 40+ years in the business.

[@mhw4658]

I'm 44. I watched Yan Can Cook throughout my entire childhood on PBS in New Orleans. this is great! 🙂

[@yaboi5047]

52 from New Orleans and this guy taught me too!

[@LordLOC]

@@yaboi5047 49 here, same story. Grew up with him, and he was one of the main reasons I wound up going to culinary school in the early 90s to study Asian cuisine. Martin Yan is literally one of my childhood idols. Got to meet him once way back in 99 before I left Brooklyn NY and I still have his cookbook autograph in a vacuum sealed bag thingy. (not to keep it in mint condition, just so the book doesn't deteriorate etc.)

[@DietBajaBlast]

you must have been a big Justin Wilson fan also!

[@NHWitch]

I grew up on Yan Can Cook. I use the things I learned from him to this day. People love this Irishman's Asian food because of him. Thank you for bringing him back!

[@mikedavis979]

So awesome to see the legendary Martin Yan again!!! OMG...so glad he is alive and well! Used to love to watch Yan Can Cook! Loved all his great puns and wonderful personality and amazing cooking!

[@mikeclarke952]

Hello Uncle Yan, so nice to see you again! I'm 63 y.o. next Monday and I would watch your show with a passion. My college friends and I would talk about all your bits the next day. All the best sir.

[@groovr22]

Awesome. You are lucky to have shared this time with such a legend. Yan is the Uncle of all Uncles, no doubt..! Thanks for sharing.!

[@jamie1602]

My grandmother's favorite chef, Martin Yan! Thank you so much for arranging this with Uncle Roger, Nigel. ;) I was having a really bad day. Kinda like getting a sign from the universe it's gonna be okay.

[@WalleyeWalrus]

Yes I have been waiting for this. I really enjoy Martin Yan's cooking and presentation!! Thanks!!

[@genkai_inai]

It should be Grandpa Martin at this point

[@rankapetrovic-ru3oe]

@genkai_inai I agree

[@danbi2000]

Ah gong to be exact

[@jayyapyeehang]

Otherwise, Grand Uncle Martin.

[@Soshiaircon91]

In SEA uncle is universal

[@Thatdudecrow]

​@@danbi2000 lol, 阿公..

[@johnnypenso9574]

Back in the late 70s I was in highschool and a bunch of us used to watch Yan Can Cook on Canadian TV. Martin was hysterical and all us boys loved to watch him. That was 45+ years ago. He looks amazing!

[@baronofbeef8970]

@@johnnypenso9574 Yan Can Cook ran from 1978 to 1982 on CFAC from Calgary Alberta.

[@johnnypenso9574]

@@baronofbeef8970 We were in Toronto at the time. It must have been on CTV or CBC at the time.

[@baronofbeef8970]

@ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CICT-DT. 😊

[@muhammadrhafiahdian7724]

This video is really impressive. At this point, the best video from Uncle Roger. He finally meet the Grand Uncle

[@ImOnGriffitsSide]

5:03 ONE WHOLE PIECE?!??!?!?? IS THIS THE ULTIMATE FORESHADOWING?!?!??! THE ONE PIECE THE ONE PIECE IS REALLLLL

[@supamanmz]

omg the skills performed and showcased by Jason~ absolutely amazinggg!!!

[@RadenWA]

Uncle Roger calling him “Nephew” when he is an Uncle in his own right

[@bridget7539]

Whenever things are going bad in the kitchen I just repeat "If Yan can cook, so can you" like a mantra until I get things under control. What a hero. This video made me so happy

[@frankiechan9651]

"Yan can cook" also made it all the way to Australia and seeing him on TV inspired me to cook - something I still enjoy now over 40 years later. Uncle Martin looks great, so glad he is still around and has received some well-deserved recognition. What an absolute treasure. Like a few others here sharing their memories - I too watched this with a tear in my eye.

[@emtboy9]

This warms my heart... when I was a kid I would watch Yan Can Cook all the time. I never became a professional, but Uncle Yan helped feed my love of cooking and food and experimenting in the kitchen. This brings tears to my eyes it is so wonderful.

[@PaulEHill928]

Love Uncle Martin. Been watching him for over 40 years. Always get a chuckle, always learn something.

[@TeeKing]

So lovely to see you, Mr. Yan! As a teen in the 70s, I wasn't allowed to watch much TV, but PBS was an exception. I remember being in awe at your passion and ability to be so genuine when I couldn't. I'm delighted to see that you're thriving. Great episode, Uncle.

[@gregoryking9348]

I was 18 years old when I started watching Yan Can Cook. I grew up the youngest of 5 in a blue collar New England family with two parents who could cook. Our dinners were healthy, wholesome, old world New England recipes that focused on not just taste and health but feeding many mouths as inexpensively as possible. We kids were all exposed to cooking and 'encouraged' (it was actually mandatory participation in the beginning) to learn. Some of my early solo attempts at making dinner for the family were enough to make a billygoat puke but my parents weren't brutally harsh with their opinion. My brothers and sister on the other hand were brutal. After I moved out at 18 I found Martin Yan and that set the tone for a lifelong love of Chinese cooking; and later Japanese. I think I learned more about the science behind preparation delicious food from those two cultures than I did the old New England dishes I grew up with. Another aspect of Chinese and Japanese food prep I REALLY liked when I had a family of my own with 4 kids was Time. I could prepare wholesome, healthy, tasty dinners in quantity in a relatively short amount of time compared to the style of my childhood. (I never did like or get used to prepping the ingredients though because I'm tall with a bad back). Thank you for letting us check in on Mr. Yan Uncle Roger!! Great video as always!

[@TimFrith24]

Born and raised in Guangzhou, China, Martin Yan has a dual citizenship of the United States and Canada.

[@Bigski]

Love, love, love, Martin Yan! Grew up watching his show every Sunday on my local PBS channel. Saturday morning was for cartoons and Sunday was for Yan Can Cook. He and Justin Wilson are a big reason I grew up to now have 20+ years experience working in professional kitchens. I owe the man so much and he doesn’t even know it. Thank you Martin!

[@JubeiKibagamiFez]

If anyone is interested in watching more of Chef Yan, KQED has an entire playlist of his show from back in the day. Don't know if it's the full series, but there's a lot of full episodes.

[@chinesewatchutude]

Happy to see the ultimate uncle in your video. In my childhood have no youtube but he made his cooking show more than your review video. I love his cooking technique.

[@chrisg.2842]

I saved the video to watch later after receiving the notification but did not read the title. I did not realize Uncle Roger was cooking with Michael Yan until Uncle Roger mentioned "Yan Can Cook". I never met Michael Yan, but he was at Pike Place Markett throwing fish last time I was in Seattle.

[@paden1865able]

My father loved watching Martin Yan, it became a family event. To see you together is a treat!

[@SimuLord]

Impressive display of professionalism, with Uncle Roger staying in character and not just turning into "Nigel breaks character and gleefully fanboys in the presence of his hero."

[@bearmuelritbner6576]

@@SimuLord I don't know if he has watch Mr Yan during his childhood, growing up in Malaysia he would have little experience watching US television.

[@stephenbachmann1171]

@@bearmuelritbner6576 I am about the same age as Nigel but I grew up in Singapore next door. Martin Yan was on afternoon TV almost everyday and did commercials on local TV too. Everyone liked to see an ethnic Chinese person on American TV because it was just so rare back then.

[@toad7395]

@@bearmuelritbner6576 I'm pretty sure he said before he watched him a lot

[@legionse7en448]

I'm originally from the San Francisco Bay Area ( Vallejo ) and currently 50 years old and I used to watch this chef when I was a boy. Awesome he's still alive and making great authentic dishes.

[@venger910]

VSHS, Hogan, or SPSV?

[@SeventhSwell]

Same story here. When you were watching him in Vallejo I was watching him in Concord.

[@harvestmoon_autumnsky]

Same in San Jose

[@patrickfreeman205]

KQED Channel 9

[@SeventhSwell]

Channel 9 KQED is forever in my head right next to 610 KFRC.

[@hectic6981]

Here in Canada we had a fellow named Stephen Yan who i believe Martin worked with as a member on his "flying squad" where they traveled around Canada and demonstrated Chinese cooking at different events. He had a show on Canadian TV that I grew up with called "wok with Yan" where he always had a pun on his apron like "wok on the wild side" or "over wok, under pay" among others. Other than Chinese take out, this was the first exposure to Chinese food (and cooking) that many of us white Canadian kids had. The show was aired from 1980 till the mid 90s we also had Yan can cook episodes as well. I used to watch both as a kid/teen and learned many techniques from both shows (and from Julia Child's as well as a few other cooking shows.

[@AznJsn82091]

Uncle Yan is such a humble and personable man!! He is the kind of person I thrive to be!

[@JWilz]

He's an actor!?! You don't have to be like someone else to thrive, just yourself

[@bladedth3sis]

Martin Yan was the reason I first got into Chinese cooking. My mom and I would sit and watch Yan Can Cook every day and talk about all the fun we would have making the dishes. It is insane to see him again after all these years.

[@rmiraflor]

As a Bay Area kid who grew up watching Martin Yan, and am now a chef myself, I can’t ❤ this enough. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Chef Yan a few times and he’s the real deal good guy. It’s incredibly heart warming to see so many comments from people who also grew up watching him, learning and loving to cook

[@Ravenholm337]

My FIRST TV chef! I loved watching "Yan Can Cook!" even though I didn't really know what was going on when I was little. So happy you got to do this!

[@luckrequired5382]

He's no Uncle, he's a Badass Boss Granddaddy Super Uncle Martin. What a legend.

[@misslangleysoryuisiconic]

He can summon some aunties with his amazing knife and cooking skills

[@davidwilhelm4091]

My childhood watching PBS just met up with my adulthood watching KZbin...and it is BEAUTIFUL! I'm so glad he said the line, "If Yan can cook..."❤

[@RayMak]

We grew up with Martin Yan

[@chloeharris9622]

Awww, it was soooo nice to see Chef Martin Yan. I grew up watching him. I was always soooo impressed by his cooking techniques. He was and as I can see, still amazing 😊

[@drunkirishpunx]

This video brought me back to my childhood. Yan Can Cook was the first cooking show I ever watched as a kid. I was obsessed with watching it every time it was on. Over the years, I learned how to cook from watching just how easily he taught cooking and the passion for it. Thank you so much for bringing that joy back to me.

[@BobT36]

I love how his message is so positive. Very thorough energy but not crazy. Also that noodle master really should be getting ALL the ladies! Such skill with his hands.

[@briancoleman9330]

I could watch and learn from Uncle Martin all day and night. Such a pure soul. This is one of the most wholesome videos I have seen in a while.

[@poly2k]

That was so wholesome it brought me tears (of joy) Uncle Martin is like a father teaching a son! Thank you both

[@therhodesie]

Grew up with Yan can Cook! I watch his show even at this age. So good!!

[@lizsays3324]

Thank you for this! I grew up in the 70s. How did I miss this show on PBS?

[@lovenature1354]

Thank you so much for having Martin Yan in a video. Both my hubby and I watched him when we were children and have loved him ever since. One of our favorite videos. We loved it!

[@bumble_bee_84]

This is probably the most humble Uncle Roger video. Love what you've accomplished and how you are further connecting the cooking community with your comedy. If Jackie Chan ever agrees to do a video with you... *chef's kiss*

[@lonewolf1868]

I met him once in Holiday Inn Bangkok Sukhimvit, many years ago. He looked very tired but I couldn't bring myself to miss the opportunity and he was gracious about the photo. A lovely guy.

[@Kmurray9244]

No lie ... Martin Yan is one reasons I started cooking as a child back in the 80s .. If Yan can cook, so can you !! 再见 👋

[@Zulkak1357]

That last part means Goodbye

[@Kmurray9244]

@@Zulkak1357Kinda, not really... Literally for see again, colloquial in western lingo would be "until next time" or next time we meet. ...

[@Zulkak1357]

@@Kmurray9244 I just used Google translate, so idc

[@Kmurray9244]

@ it's okay. Not everything translates well.. its just not super formal or masculine or feminine... Like we often say bye bye... 🤷‍♂️ Cantonese doesn't have an exact correlation, often.

[@andreaslews5968]

​@@Zulkak1357bro offensive as hek when someone back corrected it 😂

[@FizzyK-45]

The modern uncle meets the classic uncle. 😁

[@RemikoLucce]

Martin Yan is the true OG. I remember his show Yan Can Cook as a kid being fascinated with his cooking.

[@grantguy8933]

Roger is just a nephew.

[@Fedurah]

We know

[@avsiii7661]

AWESOME!!! I love Martin Yan. I loved watching his "Yen Can Cook" show on PBS when I was child. I am so glad that you are working with Chef Yan. I hope you can work with him in the near future. Does Martin has his own KZbin channel? If not, he should.

[@0oMag]

Martin Yan is the PINNACLE You finally made it uncle roger

[@tonys9923]

One of your best videos. Two people with great sense of humour and charm and also great to watch the noodle guy as well.

[@masterchiefy830]

a collaboration we didn't ask but we got..... my father loves to watch Yan can cook i was 9 back then..... he is one of my hero in the culinary world... Yan can Cook and Wok with Yan....

[@andrearyanta6445]

@@masterchiefy830 yes. Where wok with yan

[@Jumpman67]

I remember watching “Yan Can Cook” when I was a kid. I can’t believe Yan is still entertaining me. What a great Chef!

[@gorsching]

Yan is well into his 70s and has so much motion and strength in his cooking you'd never know. I struggle to move like Yan and he is much older than me. I loved watching his and Pasqueles Kitchen growing up. I do feel sad Uncle Roger will never get to meet Uncle Anthony but am greatful we got to see you meet Uncle Yan.

[@nurbukar6791]

What a delightful surprise to see Yan! I always loved watching his show as a kid. His energy and talent left a lasting impression! 😊