what i ate in a long weekend in the bay area! 😋

🔗 LINKS 🔗
Car Tissue Holder: amzn.to/4aTvDCW
Car Tissue Refill: amzn.to/3yICpxN
Check out Bird's music!!!: spotify.link/350lMaBqdKb
Main Channel: / @feedmeimei
Glass Boba Straw: www.be-ecou.com/products/feed...
📌 SPOTS MENTIONED 📌
📍 Joy Restaurant
1489 Beach Park Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404
📍 Happy Lemon
780 Alma Ln STE 170, Foster City, CA 94404
📍 Newark Farmers Market (Ian’s Pork BBQ @iansbbqllc on Instagram)
2086 Newpark Mall Rd, Newark, CA 94560
📍 Costco Wholesale
350 Newpark Mall Rd, Newark, CA 94560
📍 Bun Appetit Donuts
37120 Fremont Blvd A, Fremont, CA 94536
📍 Westfield Valley Fair
2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Locations in Valley Fair:
📍 Marugame Udon
📍 JINS Eyewear
📍 Venchi Chocolate & Gelato
📍 Eataly
📍 Hui Lau Shan
📍 Wow Tea
19505 Stevens Creek Blvd No. 102, Cupertino, CA 95014
🎵 MUSIC 🎵
Epidemic Sound: share.epidemicsound.com/1ksqbi

[@DsnyPrnss]

Stinky tofu, also known as chòu dòufu, gets its strong odor from the fermentation process it goes through. The brine used in the fermentation process can include vegetables, meat, shrimp, milk, and tea leaves, and is often exposed to air for months to allow natural microbial fermentation to take place. The fermentation process can take anywhere from a few days to several months, depending on how potent the tofu is desired. Major bacteria strains that contribute to the fermentation process include Bacillus sphaericus, Enterococcus gallinarum, Acinetobacter spp., and Corynebacterium spp. . A 2012 chemical analysis found 39 volatile organic compounds that contribute to the smell and taste of stinky tofu, with indole, the main compound, having an intense fecal odor.

[@moremeimei]

thanks for the info!!!

[@moonridgeretreat]

Yes! Fermented, like the vegan version of cheese, lol. My dad loves stinky tofu. 😊

[@amadthing]

Sample sounds great Bird!! Can't wait to listen more!

[@lillianfredriksson1890]

I love how Toni is watching Bird play with his new Lego toy! Such a crack up. 😂

[@Shidohari]

your food court is so big, i'm jealous. Our mall used to be filled with stores back when i moved to the area in 1993, now only half of the stores are still occupied. food court keeps changing as well. Bird's broken glasses are no longer broken, and the music sample was very good.

[@karamiaone]

Bird’s broken glasses 🤓- loving that new tune Bird! Your vlog always make me smile 😊

[@kylo2142]

I look forward to all of your vlogs! Thanks for always sharing your adventures!

[@moremeimei]

aw thank you so much!! appreciate youuuu ❤❤

[@marlana5359]

Bird was for sure the star of this vlog! It was so funny watching the Lego action scene.. Birds broken glasses

[@Porka1987]

I laughed so hard when your backed up your chair and Bird asked you why you were doing that 😂 awesome couple!

[@joycewilson3443]

Hi meimei. The stinky tofu gets it funk from the fermentation they use. The longer it fermented in brine which contain many items such as cabbage, tea leaves, may include meat and shrimp. The longer more funky. Much love ❤. I love all your vlogs and channels

[@amarie4479]

New Birdtunes sample & a meimei vlog! Double like ❤❤

[@crandace]

Glad you tried Joy! I go with my fam sometimes. We had their pig knuckle (I think it was called) once and that was tender and tasty. We also like the potstickers.

[@bizarrosito]

love your vibes and taste level. you’re one of the few food bloggers that’s still worth following imho.

[@preciousrodgers4541]

Loved Bird’s song he is talented! 💯💯

[@TacoCat101.3]

I’m loving Birds tunes!

[@crowskyler]

Another lovely vlog! That mall has a truly incredible selection of food places, I'm jealous. (Bird's broken glasses!)

[@Metaplasticizer]

I love the Newark farmer's market. It's one of the few places that sells veggies that are actually cheap and they tend to sell a lot Asian veggies that you don't typically see in supermarkets.

[@lorit5046]

You guys are so talented. Both of you give such positive vibes. Thanks for sharing

[@AnneLovesBoba]

I’m so excited to watch! I love your blogs! ❤

[@victofu264]

I was sad and then saw you posted and I am not sad anymore :3

[@rachel_tang28]

ahhh i love your videos so much ❤️❤️ always get hungry watching them hehe 🙃🍱

[@moremeimei]

aw thank you!!!! appreciate youuuu 🥰🥰🥰

[@nicolec2162]

Love valley fair! It’s getting more and more stores and food. Unlike most malls that are struggling

[@GraceLieu]

ok wow that mall is STACKED with amazing food options!! if you're ever in the sgv area, I definitely recommend checking out the Shops at Santa Anita, they have really great food options too! bird's broken glasses 🤓

[@joycechu2816]

I am soo happy you went to Joy Restaurant. I’ve been going there since I was a little girl!

[@soniaalvarado5372]

Eataly in L.A. (Century City) has two restaurants, the market, the deli counter, dessert counter, pizza shop/counter and, coffee counter. When you visit Southern CA again, stop by and see how it compares. There is another Eataly in Vegas, as well as NyC and, Chicago.

[@valsvineyard]

always a great time when you upload thank youuu

[@debrachan1899]

Loved Birds song! I can't believe how many great restaurants at Valley Fair, it's been a while. I like stinky tofu, the stinkiest tofu I had was near Souchou China. Thank you for sharing all your food finds!

[@jasminee204]

Watching a video from you is a whole event, I get comfy, get a coffee or tea, and enjoy ❤️

[@celiaamador2397]

Omg that sounded amazing! Go bird.

[@noahlui08]

Always love your vlogs

[@moremeimei]

ahh thank you so much!! appreciate you 🥰🥰

[@patticakes974]

Birds broken glasses 👓 that has to be the mall of my dreams! So many amazing food places!! Ahhh

[@CamrynCarter-wx2es]

so fun!! you’re amazing, mei mei💗💗

[@moremeimei]

ahh thank you camryn!!! 😭❤

[@Ginger30161]

What can be better than going to Eataly? Getting a Too Good To Go surprise bag from Eataly.

[@jackiek4159]

You guys always go to the best places to eat! Everything looks so delicious always! 😍😋❤️

[@tomishainsell5627]

💜💜💜🎊 Yay!!! Another vlog!!! I can honestly say I’m addicted to your videos. Popcorn ready, let’s go!!! 🎉💜💜💜💜

[@moremeimei]

aw i'm honored 🥹 appreciate you sm!!! ❤❤❤

[@tomishainsell5627]

@@moremeimei💜🤗 Appreciate you and bird for sharing your adventures with us. I just became bird’s newest follower on Spotify!!! So excited to listen to his music. 🥳

[@jadelynn1703]

I am dreading getting new glasses because they don't make my frames anymore either, and I really like these ones. I feel your struggle, Bird! Yummy, Udon is the best! You two are really making me want to start building Lego... even though I literally have no space to display them or store them LOL. Hope you both have a fantastic weekend!!

[@monicaong4313]

Ooo i would love to see a food tour of all the restaurants at Valley Fair! I feel like Valley Fair has so many good restaurants!

[@honeybunchesofoats1006]

I lost it when bird started singing Usher 😆

[@_sammydb]

Love that donut spot!!! Favorites are guava cheesecake and passion fruit

[@Beelzeblob.]

I've wanted to try the fried stinky tofu with cabbage inside of it for so long. I saw Andrew Zimmern try it when I was a child, 20 years later the dream is still there..

[@IridescentMicky]

Birds song sounds so good!!!

[@sakuranokunoichi]

I like the cannoli and the hazelnut chocolate cookies at Eataly. I also get some of the more unique items at their grocery and their to-go salads. The Pizza and Pasta restaurant upstairs is expensive, but I had the Uovo Croccante during a special meal deal week earlier this year, and it was amazing and worth the extra charge. The pastas I had at the Vegas location were always reliable too.

[@blowfishx]

you can get the eataly sandwiches toasted/warmed up! tastes much better. also, the mushroom pizza is rly good! 🤗

[@infiniti512]

Bird’s broken glasses! 😆

[@abbs.official4870]

meimei vlogs always brighten my day!! thank you guys for all that you do!

[@moremeimei]

aw you're so sweet!!! thank you so much for watching 🥹❤

[@margarets9910]

Yay!!! A weekend of eats 😊😊😊 Loveeee a place that has fresh soy milk 😍 Stinky tofu is stinky because it’s fermented in a brine with fermented milk and veggies 😂 during fermentation process, it gets a bit fuzzy.

[@fayguan3227]

Bird’s broken glasses 🤓 😊

[@jeannelau2574]

I liked the 1st pair of eye glasses that Bird tried.

[@jessicachen-wd5zw]

ily meimei! :)

[@JennAlmaguer]

I LOVE MARUGAME UDON! the hot Nikutama could easily be my last meal! 😋 I live in Sacramento and me and my husband love planning a day trip to valley fair for a food day where we eat all our faves ❤ Also, everything we’ve ever had at Eataly is delicious! That goes for both restaurants at-least... Lol Love your vlogs! Thanks for the video 😊

[@kellypettersen7490]

The line for that noodle place is always soooo long! Never tried it but want to! Also they have that same gelato place in Italy!

[@polaroidjay]

Those Lee’s Coffee concentrate drinks are suuuuuper strong!

[@ZmakYou]

We have Eataly here in Canada as well and it is crazy expensive! Definitely not an everyday thing, but good for a once in a while splurge.

[@karenhom5098]

My favorite at valley fairs gelato place isssss that chocolate hazelnut is my favorite!!!!!!!!!!! So many good options. Just wish valley fair parking wasn’t so crazy lol

[@shameersalman7052]

Amazing music bird

[@user-cn4kv5qx7s]

Birds birthday Lego looks like a dragonfly!!!

[@Videoers12]

That’s the mall we go to!

[@darakelian]

I have been looking for that hoodie you're wearing. I think Downtown Disney is sold out. Where did you get yours?????

[@told1158]

😆Bird's broken glasses

[@ian54yt_mono76]

Love your content from spain ❤☺

[@kategallagher6600]

If you ever get down to San Diego - you have to try Formoosa! A lil Taiwanese place I really love ❤

[@legomars1]

For the AFOL's in my life that LOVE minifigs, Bird just shoving his mini's aside hurt a little. 🤪☺

[@debszz415]

I DID NOT EXPECT THT BIRD MUSIC IS SO GOOOD

[@glory17tex]

Thanks for the tip about the car tissue and refill! Bird's broken glasses....how did Bird get that name?🍦🥪🍜

[@audioMESS]

Bird should also just upload his music on KZbin. Just throw some lofi art in the background, and I know some people will throw it up on their TV or something! Also give him proper credits, and maybe he can get royalties off of your videos!

[@kevnstitch]

Bird's Broken Glasses! I hope you get the chance to review La Pizza La Pasta one of these days. It's one of my favorite restaurants along with my partner's!

[@ida.rose181]

i can't believe the fountain is actually chocolate! the valley fair Eataly is small compared to other locations. the restaurant on the top floor is good though, and it's fun to look at all the Italian groceries.

[@RobBread1]

I miss the bay area. Used to live in Fremont (Ardenwood)

[@PinoIcepop]

Had both Costco (found it first there) and the TJ's kimbap ( finally got a hold of them). I cant wait for the kimbap video.

[@bookwrm4evr]

Did you like one more than the other? What was the difference? I've only tried the TJ's one which I like.

[@PinoIcepop]

​@@bookwrm4evr No? I don't remember which one i liked better. This is why I watch food reviews and don't make them. For differences -Texture, ingredients(?) and i think one had seaweed on the outside of the roll and the other was rice.

[@bookwrm4evr]

@@PinoIcepop haha, fair point. I agree with you on the food reviews. I appreciate that you mentioned one had seaweed and the other rice, I like details, even the smallest.

[@PinoIcepop]

@@bookwrm4evr they both have seaweed but one had rice on the outside of the seaweed and the oher had the seaweed as the outside layer. Or at least that's what I think it was. i did also try another frozen one from a Korean store about the same time, so I hope I didn't mix all three up

[@SydneyKong]

That’s a bangerrrrr

[@thekoreansushi]

Lee's Coffee is CRACK in the best way lmao

[@jfong252]

If you go back to Eataly, get the fhungi pizza. I wanna see what you think :)

[@yaboi9802]

RAHHHH BUN APPÉTIT MENTIONED 🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@naydadavila1733]

Bird’s broken glasses 😊

[@candacemckeag3562]

when’s your next trip to taiwan? I’m going in november, you should plan a meetup when you go!

[@RebeccaH43]

How are the fur babies doing? Saw tony so cute.

[@cherrollC]

Do you guys have the ice cream place called "Sorry not sorry"? they have all kinds of different flavors of ice cream. Their ice cream is really good😋 "Birds Broken glasses"😂

[@weloveonedirection3]

This is a nice way to come into my 25th birthday tomorrow 🥲❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@moremeimei]

omg!!! happy birthday!!!! hope you have the best day everrrrr 🥰🥳🎉

[@emjayslife]

okay wtf i’ve been listening to still you i did not know bird made that song!!! i’m in shock!!!!! okay birdtunes we want more releases!!!

[@PincheJacQue510]

I stay down the street from that same happy lemon and crave them so much yet never go lol 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@layasii1544]

Bird’s broken glasses 🤓 😂

[@The_duck26]

Im on time to a vlog!

[@cindyharvey8493]

Bird’s broken glasses!

[@nathanquach415]

bird’s broken glasses

[@ShelbyAllen-qz9jq]

Bird's broken glasses. lol

[@gaylepuou7214]

Does Bird make music for your video? Sounds pretty good.

[@thekristineway]

i love the pizzas in eatly❤

[@MacDriller]

That Lee’s is STRONG! 😵‍💫

[@shiftyy2786]

would you guys ever relocate to Taiwan??

[@joycewilson3443]

I wonder if they could make the focaccia up first before making sandwich ❤

[@aprilloewen9219]

Wish you would have shared the prices!

[@hmdao428]

Why are you backing up? lol😂😂

[@lizlorenzsonn9999]

Birds broken glasses 🤓

[@debrachan1899]

Birds broken glasses! Did he pick out a new pair?

[@lellykuo]

RELEASE THAT RANGO SONG NOW!!!!! 💃🕺

[@emilovesyhu]

HI BESTIES, ILYSM

[@moremeimei]

HIIII ily!!!!! 🥰

[@SydneyKong]

“I’m not an animal” LMAOOO AHAHAHAHAH

[@stephanietrimble251]

Birds broken glasses

[@lellykuo]

2 or 4 or 3 drinks is so real

[@courtneyd.3359]

Bird's broken glasses

[@Takenjayyy]

Better go prepare some food before I watch.. 😂 Thanks for the new vid!! Also!! The new s'mores bites in the freezer section are delicious and thought of you guys! haha There's a new passion fruit mango green tea boba mix too but its just aiiight! 😆

[@moremeimei]

oooo smores bites!!! gotta be on the lookout next time I go!