WOK WITH YAN - 06 - Spare ribs with plum sauce & Chicken with pineapple.

[@dodgersfan9651]

this dude is an absolute legend to us kids of the 80s...protect him at all costs :)

[@retrogamerr80]

Protect him from what? Is he in danger?

[@derekellisCAN]

@@retrogamerr80 Don't tell me you don't get it?

[@mikkayosef8008]

​@@retrogamerr80😂😂😂

[@daveywavey1896]

Pretty sure he's passed away. Forgive me if I'm mistaken!!

[@bravespleen]

@@daveywavey1896he is 85 and still alive!

[@Topshelf87]

Thank you!!! My Dad watched him all the time in the 80s and I have been looking for Yan’s show for years. Time to Wok and Roll!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@scorch33]

I grew up on this show. Thank you for the good memories

[@widowmacher]

Same love this guy .. always made us laugh watching.

[@lemmykilmister185]

Wok With Yan & The Price Is Right. The 2 tv shows a kid would watch when you’re too sick to go to school.

[@lits5984]

You just brought me back! 😂

[@excellenceinrecycling4093]

The best

[@jeil5676]

I think Allen Thicke was in the mix too.

[@excellenceinrecycling4093]

@@jeil5676 If I remember correctly it was a daytime talk show.

[@augurseer]

Wok with Yan. Omg. I loved this show.

[@michaelbullen3104]

There must be hundreds of these episodes lol and to think we haven’t had a way of watching all of them until now, wokking Wednesday is going to be one of the highlights of my life for a while I think… All of Martin Yan’s episodes were uploaded like 2 or so years back and now we’re getting all of Stephen Yan’s episodes… I’m so excited!!!! Me and my grandparents used to watch reruns of this show so much… This is so wonderful to see. I was literally wondering 2 years ago “what if someone some day uploads the ENTIRETY of Wok with Yan even though it was previously mostly lost… What if some utter madlad had saved or acquired every single episode by some means”… And now it’s ACTUALLY happening. I cannot wait. Gonna have to get his cookbooks on eBay now 😂 a sincere thank you for preserving this beloved piece of Canadian history Edit: I believe (not counting the pilot episode that was uploaded on here) that there may be episodes of wok with Yan predating this one by 2 years. From what I read he started doing episodes in 1978 but they were on BCTV only in BC. The show in it’s first 2 years was originally called “Yan’s wokking” but it would seem no footage survives from this era of the show’s history. The fact that we may be getting everything from 1980-1995 is enough of a blessing as it is. But who knows. Maybe one of those very first few early episodes will resurface in some form… lol

[@Fulkoff]

I guess south park creators used to watch this too... city wok is uncannily similar

[@OttawaInHD]

Glad it’s finally available

[@dalegribble60]

Before the internet and smart phones, I'd watch Yan make dishes on our 20" black and white CRT tv. Thanks Stephen for getting me on the way to make some delicious traditional Chinese food and the memories that come with it. Cheers my fellow boomers!

[@Slavic_Boer]

Wok with Yan and Pasquale's Kitchen Express were must watches.

[@johnnieedwards3275]

I worked with Yan of all places at MCDONALDSfor two hours on mchappy day😂😂❤❤we worked REG grill maken hambergers cheese burgers n big macs

[@aandk2594]

Used to watch this guy when I was home from school… right before watching Bob Barker on The Price Is Right. Loved all his wok punchlines on his aprons. Memories… wow. Thanks for this! 🙏🏽

[@RichardLemke-c9n]

80’s were fabulous for television

[@leightaft7763]

Been a chef for 25 years due to this man. This was my childhood favourite show.inspired me to cook at home as a child then as a career.

[@palmergriffiths1952]

I remember this show as a kid. It was on CBC. My Parents used to watch it too. The Host Stephen Yan was entertaining along with showing how to do Chinese cooking. He had a great sense of humor as well

[@MyHairyChin]

He's 86 now! Thankyou for the great childhood cooking show!!

[@JaceBraaten-vb5du]

The man the myth the Legend !!!

[@SM-sy5cd]

I remember I liked watching this after school in the 80s. I tried a recipe from this show as a 14 year old learning to cook. it was bacon wrapped bananas rolled in cornstarch held with a toothpick and deep fried. I remember my parents laughing as they tried to eat it, but my dad said I just can’t 😂 He definitely gave something different to challenge our Canadian taste buds.

[@YoBoyMarcus]

I loved this show as a kid. Brings back memories of a more innocent and peaceful time.

[@bryanbentley5342]

WOW.Taking us 80’s kids on a WOK down memory lane.

[@Batballz2.0]

This guy!!!! And the Italian that wore a red chef's hat and sang opera. Classics!!!

[@NessRawks]

Pasquale! Great show as well.

[@lorenzovizza5357]

Sesame street oil! Omg, love.

[@i.setyawan]

This video brings back so much memories of my younger years. The footage of 1980's Hong Kong reminds me of my childhood, when Hong Kong seemed to be such an exotic, far away land that I would never be able to visit. I used to read booklets published by the HK tourism board of that era, brought to me by my wealthier relatives, thinking how cool it would be to visit the country. I finally managed to visit Hong Kong in the late 90s, although things are no longer the same (or at least not like what I had always imagined). I also fondly remember the TV show, distinctly remembering that some episodes were banned in my country probably because the protein was pork. Eventually, either the station ran out of pork-free episodes or the whole show got banned. 😂

[@giuliastemkens5775]

My day off today, I can't even believe I'm watching this, just stumbled on it, grew up watching Yan. Cool 😊

[@WilliamTellsit-v4y]

Because of this man, I became a chef!!! Thank you Stephen.

[@AntaresReborn]

I vaguely recall this show. A very different era of cooking show, which would not be appreciated or understood today.

[@massapower]

Luv the WOK WITH YAN😛👊 Imagine a competition between YAN & PASQUALE 😁

[@christopherchabluk4040]

I loved both these cooking shows: Pasquale's and Wok with Yan... Pasquale always said: add a little oil... proceeds to pour a ton of oil... glug glug 😅

[@pawelmatus]

"After eating these spare ribs, you'll have no ribs to spare." Brilliant!!!

[@welcometothepsyop3639]

The best apron was "Wokey Night in Canada"! Wok with Yan is legendary!

[@TheUngratefulJester7277]

remember watching this cooking show when I was a kid in the 80s on CBC on Saturdays at 12:30pm. my fav apron of his was "Wok this way."

[@Nastyboy269]

As a Canadian kid in the 80s this is the man and the show that literally inspired me to learn how to cook and to not be afraid to try food from different cultures. Thank you Mr. Yan! A true National Treasure.

[@richardst-laurent6660]

I remember watching that show in the 70's he showed me at a early age how to prepare various meals, i like his style.

[@NessRawks]

Herro!!! Brings back memories! Thank you for sharing.

[@Chellokurniawanofficial]

I grow up with this cooking video and i see again on youtube thats amaizing🙏🏻. Flashback the memories

[@Victorsenequentez]

Friggin loved this show. So let's wok over here. So we can wok and roll lol

[@neilchamberlain2731]

When I was a kid, the Hudson Bay stores here in Canada carried his line of cooking equipment and cookbooks. He did a promotional tour with live cooking demos in the stores. I was fortunate to see him a couple times.

[@colinleat8309]

OMG!!! I grew up watching this as a kid in the 80's in Mississauga Ontario Canada. I'd COMPLETELY forgotten! Thanks for the trip down amnizea lane. 🤣🤣. 🤘😁🖖🇨🇦🍻

[@kevinW826]

Same here. I grew up in Brampton. I didnt realize I use to work with his clone. His name was Hai Hi. I’m not joking

[@colinleat8309]

@kevinW826 That's hilarious!. Small world eh? We used to visit friends and family in Brampton in the 80's. God...I feel so OLD...🤣. I'm in Montreal now. You still in Brampton?, did you make it out alive? ( You'll get the joke). 😁🇨🇦🖖🕊️

[@kevinW826]

@ lol. Oh crap it got so bad the last few years. I’m 2017 there were two shootings, a stabbing, some guy from India ran his cousin over with his truck in a fit of rage and a possible homicide because some lady was running down the street naked covered in blood screaming for the cops. And that was just on my street. We also had a drive by that killed a teenager in January of 2020 just after we moved out of Brampton. My wife and moved to Halifax last year to get out of Ontario. It has gotten so bad it’s not funny anymore.

[@colinleat8309]

@kevinW826 WOW! For real! I have a buddy here in Montreal who was telling me he has friends there and it's gotten that bad. I didn't want to believe it, but it's like that in northern Mississauga as well. What the hell has happened to Ontario in the past 20 years? Unbelievable. I'm glad you and your wife are in the Maritimes. I'm actually thinking of just getting out of Dodge and moving to New Zealand. The rest of the world still had this false impression that " On Canada, you can sleep with your doors unlocked '. Maybe once upon a time, but even here, it's getting crazy. Best regards to you and your family my fellow Canuck, I hope you feel safe and thrive. 🖖🙂🤘🇨🇦🕊️

[@kevinW826]

@@colinleat8309 it’s sad that people bring their problems from home to other countries and that sadly influences the way people are. We will be safe. You too my friend.

[@42lookc]

We always loved his personality and his custom aprons with a different pun on them each episode. Woky Toky!

[@danjohnston3422]

Broadcast at the same time Dave Thomas would do Lin Yee Tang on SCTV. One wonders how much Wok with Yan Thomas watched.

[@PaulEBarrie99]

Years ago, my ex and I went to his restaurant in Burnaby and he just happened to be there that night. He came out to speak to us. Very nice and funny guy.

[@thefidoguy4712]

Wok the Heck Elvis Broccoli Wok Around the Clock Tonight So many perfect lines 😂😅. I loved watching him

[@darealone4480]

I love this guy he is hilarious

[@michaelbullen3104]

His recent interviews show that he is just as witty as he was years ago, that’s part of what made watching his show so fun

[@manuelkeats296]

Thnx for the great memories!

[@conspiratorscomplex8472]

"I'm wok ing and talking" "Get my wok - ie talkie" hahaha I miss the wok puns

[@magdakaniewski]

I started cooking because of Yan. Was a kid and bored after school..he made some cool stuff and always taught easy ways to make great food

[@JetBizzle]

Love this show.. his wok pun aprons were the best.

[@DoyouevenknowtheTruth]

I forgot about this! CRAZY! Thank you!

[@Buddyboy2026]

Thank you mister yen for all of you delicious videos I have been a fan of your sense of childhood it is so very good to see you again here in the future

[@dawn-leighwerenka3831]

I grew up watching this show, loved it. Im watching him touch the raw chicken with both hands, then other items. Cross contamination wasnt big in the 80's lol.

[@latinrapinstrumentals]

lol I was thinking the same thing about the cutting board too

[@canadianbear6009]

OMG… I forgot all about this guy. I loved watching this show 👌

[@Warsie-Fan]

I am old enough to remember this show. My mom would watch it to learn Chinese cooking made simple. Very cool for non-asians and asians too if tey dont know how.

[@OldToby53]

My grandma used to love this show

[@fuzzyfireman1]

I always wondered where that hole in the counter went! I miss that show, and will be watching as many again as possible.

[@petrolpete100]

I've watched alot of cooking segments he had on television in Canada and enjoyed his comedy.

[@RC-the-OG]

i need to see a short documentary on Stephen Yan and this show. brings back memories

[@brandnewday-nov2024]

Love him!!!

[@Bondanalloy]

thank you for preserving this show. i would always watch it with my mom if i was home sick from school

[@christopherco9609]

hi. please continue to upload wok with yan cooking shows

[@bravolima390]

Cross Contamination For The Win!!!! Love you Yan!!!! 😂

[@heavyd9103]

Back in the 80's there's no such thing as cross contamination.

[@Sermarfil]

I spent 3 hours on the toilet after watching this

[@mikelegros2467]

I learned to cook from Mr. Yan's shows, along with Urban Peasant and Pasquale.

[@WyliesLiveMusicCorner]

Just dropping in to say thank you for starting this channel!! Yan was a hero of mine when I was a kid. His aprons were a thing of legend. Great stuff. Keep 'em coming! 👍👊

[@ferj.4804]

The original cooking show on tv .. for sure🎉

[@ravenmasterchief]

He came to our town Prince Rupert BC and I saw him live was a very funny guy.

[@toddpovey9372]

Yan can cook. Legend

[@Alien_nation]

I worked with a guy 25 years ago who told me he spent time in jail. I asked him what it was like and he said he was aloud a certain amount of time to watch tv. This was the only show they played and it is all he could say he remembered from jail

[@glen1arthur]

Funny thing- I just found his cookbook last week.

[@Shamdawg-jc8jj]

People were so lovely back then ❤❤

[@electronixTech]

I think one of his tag lines was, "You never know what you'll get when you wok with Yan". I always remember his closing voice over "For today's fantastic recipe please send a self addressed stamped envelope to this address".

[@kevinW826]

OMG!! I just realized Yan is a dead ringer for a guy I use to work with. His excitement and hand gestures too. His name was Hai Hi. I kid you not.

[@tania9062]

Yan can cook and so can you!!!

[@danwiens9830]

Wow ! Haven’t seen this guy since I was a kid

[@TheCaptainLulz]

This takes me WAY back.

[@avionugrohoomar]

Daaamn i grew up watching this show in 90s Well definitely dubbed to my country language tho' 😂 Bring back good memories 🎉

[@ltr6541]

ok you got me hooked im watching this now 🙂

[@angelgirl7473]

My mom would watch this and TPIR every day

[@eyeexaggerate7687]

I wonder if @mrnigelng knows about this Canadian gem, it was fun to watch back in the day.

[@kevinW826]

I would love to see that.

[@lexieluthor]

😂😂😂 he was the best

[@jamiefoley6250]

I watched this guy when i was a kid❤

[@kerrilyn2221]

Thee OG Uncle Rodger! ❤❤❤

[@rjmcmooseknuckle]

Yan Can Cook!!!

[@darrellstaples7011]

He is really good

[@ykb946]

Blast from the past😁👍

[@RebuttalRecords]

This reminds me so much of Lin E Tang from SCTV

[@grantclarkson9184]

This show inspired a friend of mine to open a hairdressing business called 'A Head Of Time'

[@claytonlecuyer1810]

TV staple back in the day

[@acelee5732]

This is the type of Wok we allow.

[@johndrake3472]

My goodness, I used to watch this show, years ago.

[@daveywavey1896]

LEGEND

[@kurejiakuma]

I remember watching this tv show for years I swear I learned how cook from watching indirectly

[@christiemcgonigal2092]

Whenever I roughly measure an ingredient, I still can’t help but say “Very accurate!” the way he would when measuring 2 tbsp of oil into his wok.

[@OrbitalTrails-x5s]

Yan can cook so can you!

[@bladecastlevania3653]

Wok this way! Wok, don't run! Wok on the wild side! Wok is wrong with you? Wok around the clock Wok and roll music Wok is that?

[@Terry11111]

Those were simpler times indeed

[@Wildstar40]

Chinese Water lol ! 🤣

[@Hice_T]

You mean to tell me that you don't know what Chinese spare ribs are? Well, let me show you man. 👊💥

[@rjmcmooseknuckle]

My childhood

[@gd5208]

Those great wok pun aprons ….. i loved this show as a kid

[@odochartaighofodonegal9815]

I do the Wokking, you do the talking, togethor we Wokkie-Talkie. Wok with Yan

[@_Lazare]

Long time no see Yan Haha

[@ant-1382]

O.M.G. haven't thought about this show in decades!! Used to watch it all the time. The cooking, yes. But it was just plain entertaining. Living in Coquitlam B.C. his brick and mortar restaurant was just a short way from my home. Food safe has apparently not been invented yet. people today would be horrified.

[@hughmann1537]

This guy, the Urban Peasant, Pasquale kitchen and Two Fat Ladies ruled. Miss being a kid....

[@RichardLemke-c9n]

What the hike