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Why This Michelin Star Chef Chooses to Embrace Imperfection in This Kitchen
Imagine stepping into one of Bali’s most luxurious dining destinations, Viceroy’s Apéritif Restaurant, and witnessing the reality behind what it takes to pull off a 9-course degustation dinner. In this StoryBites exclusive, Michelin-starred chef Nick Honeyman and NZ Chef of The Year Zennon Wijlens come to Bali, Indonesia to craft a nine-course masterpiece with Executive Chef of Apéritif Nic Vanderbeekan and Pastry Chef Ida Ayu Chinthya Dewi.
Facing challenges that would push even the most seasoned chefs to their limits, we learn about the mental fortitude required to find solutions under the pressure of the moment.
This documentary dives deep into the moments teamwork, and triumph as four culinary powerhouses navigate the delicate balance between perfection and cooperation. This is a raw, unfiltered look at what it truly takes to succeed in the high-pressure world of fine dining.
Special thanks to Nic Vanderbeeken and the Apéritif team for hosting this extraordinary collaboration at Viceroy Bali.
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Discover Apéritif Restaurant: www.viceroybali.com/aperitif/
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Why This Chinese Family Left Everything to Serve Wonton Noodle Soup in New Zealand
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We're so excited to share the story of a remarkable migrant family who redefined what wontons mean to New Zealand! Produced proudly in sponsored collaboration with Goodman Fielder, we're incredibly thankful to have the opportunity to bring you this story about Min Yi and her family from Joyful Restaurant in Ōtautahi, Christchurch. This is the story of a family-run chinese restaurant, where the ...
a wee update from the StoryBites crew
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Hey everyone! If you're new to the channel, I just wanted to say a big thank you for joining our community. We've been completely blown away by the support you've shown the chefs and restaurants we have the privilege of celebrating. We've been working on quite a few projects lately as we approach the end of the year. But at the same time, we don't want to rush the work as one of our values is '...
How Three Award Winning Chefs Served A 6-Course Dinner In 12 Hours | StoryBites
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In the culinary world, collaborations between chefs are always a risk. Unfamiliar kitchens, new sources of ingredients, and a three team dynamics coming into one. StoryBites is thrilled to bring you an exclusive look behind The Ōra King Ambassador Collab Dinner at Logan Brown, proudly sponsored by Ōra King Salmon. Held at Wellington's iconic Logan Brown restaurant, three of New Zealand's most r...
Meet the Melbourne Chef Behind the World’s Best Margherita Pizza | StoryBites
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This is a story of perseverance. Johnny Di Francesco is a renowned Australian chef and the founder of 400 Gradi, a celebrated Melbourne-based pizzeria famous for its authentic Neapolitan-style pizza. Born into a family with limited means, Di Francesco began working in hospitality at the young age of 12 to afford a pair of Nikes. Though he briefly enrolled in engineering, he quickly found his ca...
Why This Melbourne Chef Left Fine Dining to Master Chicken Rice | StoryBites
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We're super excited to bring yet another documentary featuring a beloved Melbourne venue here on the StoryBites network. Truth be told, the first time we met Philip and Shirley at Gai Wong, we were scheduled to film however our short lunch chat turned into a three hour deep dive into the deepest parts of expressing the passion behind our purpose. From life long health issues to opening the rest...
Why This Melbourne Bakery Became An Overnight Basque Cheesecake Sensation
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We're super stoked to have had the opportunity to film and publish our first ever documentary based in Melbourne, Australia! This is Lulu & me Cheesecakes, a one-of-a-kind dessert spot where the moment you step inside, you’re greeted by Michael Diamandis, along with talented pastry chef duo Dilu and Jini Kulathungam and their whole team of hospitable chefs. This charming bakery offers an experi...
Why 23 Chefs Shut Down City Streets to Create NZ's Only Fire Food Festival
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Imagine closing one the city's busiest streets for 24 hours in order to put on the most incredible food festival the country has ever seen; Fire On High 2024. In this documentary, StoryBites gets exclusive access into the hours and minutes before the doors open and we learn what it takes to pull off such an ambitious culinary coordination. The avengers-level collaboration that is the Christchur...
Chefs Eat at Will Goldfarb’s Restaurant Room 4 Dessert | Bali Bites EP02
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This trip continues to break my mind. Day two of Bali Bites sees Zennon and Nick travel from Canggu to Ubud in preparation for the Ubud Food Festival. We stay at arguably the most prestigious resort in Ubud; Viceroy Bali. Where a night's stay begins at USD$850.00, few words are truly articulate how remarkable this opportunity was. Later that evening, we went to Room4Dessert, an incredibly speci...
Why This London Pastry Chef Left Michelin-Starred Kitchens for NZ Farmers' Markets | StoryBites
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Do you remember when you were younger, and every experience felt like a first? Where did that magic go? From pure chocolate sculptures of cherries, tree trunks and magic mushrooms to carrot cake soil and kumara and sage leaves to reflect our Autumnal energy, this high tea isn’t your average high tea. Julie Han of @tablebloomnz brought Ōtautahi a glimpse of that wonder and awe a few weeks ago wh...
What Nobody Sees Behind This YouTube Channel
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What Nobody Sees Behind This UA-cam Channel
Travelling With Two World Class Chefs Across Indonesia | Bali Bites EP01
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Travelling With Two World Class Chefs Across Indonesia | Bali Bites EP01
Cafe Owners' Favorite Supper Spots: Fried Chicken & Korean Street Food | Across The Pass
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Cafe Owners' Favorite Supper Spots: Fried Chicken & Korean Street Food | Across The Pass
The Best Focaccia Fish Sandwich The World Has Ever Seen
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The Best Focaccia Fish Sandwich The World Has Ever Seen
How To Make Creamed Paua Pizza In An Ooni
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How To Make Creamed Paua Pizza In An Ooni
How To Make Country Chicken Pie In An Ooni Pizza Oven
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How To Make Country Chicken Pie In An Ooni Pizza Oven
Why Some of Auckland's Best Sushi Chefs Opened A Takeaway Shop
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Why Some of Auckland's Best Sushi Chefs Opened A Takeaway Shop
Why These Chefs Decided To Start Selling Pickles
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Why These Chefs Decided To Start Selling Pickles
How These NZ Farmers Recovered After Losing 99% Of Sweet Potatoes
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How These NZ Farmers Recovered After Losing 99% Of Sweet Potatoes
How Three World-Class Restaurants Created A Once In A Lifetime Culinary Experience | StoryBites
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How Three World-Class Restaurants Created A Once In A Lifetime Culinary Experience | StoryBites
This Is The Story of Auckland's Most Innovative Malaysian Patisserie | StoryBites
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This Is The Story of Auckland's Most Innovative Malaysian Patisserie | StoryBites
Why People Are Lining Up For This Juicy Chicken Sandwich | StoryBites
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Why People Are Lining Up For This Juicy Chicken Sandwich | StoryBites
How This Café Is Changing The Game Of Boutique Luxury Hotels
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How This Café Is Changing The Game Of Boutique Luxury Hotels
How An Engineer Became New Zealand's Most Loved Burnt Basque Cheesecake Baker
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How An Engineer Became New Zealand's Most Loved Burnt Basque Cheesecake Baker
How We Travelled 96 Hours Across New Zealand To Serve A Sold Out Event
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How We Travelled 96 Hours Across New Zealand To Serve A Sold Out Event
Why This Chef Is Breaking The Stereotype of Indian Food In New Zealand
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Why This Chef Is Breaking The Stereotype of Indian Food In New Zealand
Behind The Mind of A Modern Korean Chef | StoryBites
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Behind The Mind of A Modern Korean Chef | StoryBites
You Won't Believe How This New Zealand Restaurant Serves Peanut Butter Toast
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You Won't Believe How This New Zealand Restaurant Serves Peanut Butter Toast
Watch a Pro Chef use 3 Household Gadgets to Cook a Gourmet Meal
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Watch a Pro Chef use 3 Household Gadgets to Cook a Gourmet Meal
Negronis, Wagyu Beef Yakitori, and a Middle Eastern Staff Meal | Across The Pass
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Negronis, Wagyu Beef Yakitori, and a Middle Eastern Staff Meal | Across The Pass

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @noproblematallmate
    @noproblematallmate 4 години тому

    Westerners definitely return the pink chicken all the time. Do you tell them in advance that it is a little pink? I'm Singaporean and I accept pink chicken.

  • @ipaddleYOass
    @ipaddleYOass 9 годин тому

    Why is it in Bali ?

  • @brrrburberry2554
    @brrrburberry2554 15 годин тому

    no need all of this to eat some food and have a job to get payed,busy places with lower standards makes more money then this starving place

  • @kevinruiz228
    @kevinruiz228 17 годин тому

    Pretty dope ! Looks like a great experience

  • @fajarsetiawan8665
    @fajarsetiawan8665 23 години тому

    sounds like a toxic workplace, lol

  • @CAIDMASTEROFPYRO
    @CAIDMASTEROFPYRO 23 години тому

    Before I watch this video, where can I get this chicken rice

  • @chenalex3259
    @chenalex3259 День тому

    are uncle Lip is from Malaysia?

  • @alexoh9671
    @alexoh9671 День тому

    Who's going to Bali to eat this :S

  • @MrTibbs
    @MrTibbs День тому

    Awesome, aiming for presence no matter the staff or region. Breaking the mould

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites. День тому

      Thanks Mr Tibbs. It’s a very raw doco that we’ve had the privilege of capturing. And I hope others will recognise the value of seeing the mould being broken like you have :)

    • @MrTibbs
      @MrTibbs День тому

      @StoryBites. I would hope we can develop our selves as chefs and people across sections wether it be fine dine or being called upon to cook 200 different cuts of beef on the char grill. The headline drew me in because every artist has to have a certain level of tension within their body. Chefs are artists of food and building quick productive meaningful working relationships those with whom they are working with and serving. Being selfless in your communication and owning that slipp because of lack openess before or during service will save a heap sweat mental energy. I see this what the kiwi is Chef trying to create. P,S We are excessively well trained here in NZ all sections. Anyway🙌🙌💯

  • @NGU368
    @NGU368 День тому

    Notice no one is wearing hairnets in a food manufacturing facility 🤔

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites. День тому

      I understand where you are coming from. I am sure they have met all required health and safety regulations

  • @NotMe-f2e
    @NotMe-f2e 3 дні тому

    Conquer social media and you can sell anything! In the UK we have spudman.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites. День тому

      True! I’ll need to visit one day

  • @axelfoley1768
    @axelfoley1768 3 дні тому

    Good quality Wonton Noodle Soup can be difficult to find. I am a connoisseur taster of this dish 📡 The quality of the wonton is very important. The quality of the broth is very important, the quality of the noodles 🍜 is very important. When ready to serve it should be steaming hot, then add bok choy 🥬 a dash of sliced spring onion, a pinch of fresh beanshoots, and a smidgen of fresh coriander. And these Asian restaurants need to make sure chilli oil & lite premium soy sauce & salt& pepper is on the table 🌶️ Many Asian restaurants don't have salt& pepper on the table. This is their way of insulting the Westerner (passive aggressive psychology technique). Their way of getting one over you and saying up-yours, but you can't prove it. Ancient subtle oriental techniques. There is the same recipe but with peking duck instead of wantons. PS: Too many Asian food dishes rely on MSG to artificially enhance it. That's why you all think yum yum yummy when you eat at Asian restaurants. It's a cheap trick - the MSG. A true chef doesn't need MSG, it's cheating.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites. День тому

      Thank you so much for your comment, it’s obvious that you are well attuned to the importance of seasoning and timings in the kitchen. Let us know what else you’d like to see on this channel

  • @Mhcmhc1987
    @Mhcmhc1987 4 дні тому

    No! Money launderers

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites. День тому

      That’s a bit excessive.

    • @Mhcmhc1987
      @Mhcmhc1987 День тому

      So I can't comment? Who actually traded my works? Watch or cookie?

    • @Mhcmhc1987
      @Mhcmhc1987 День тому

      @StoryBites. So now it just changed to another country? All these networks change without notifying me.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites. День тому

      @@Mhcmhc1987 of course you can :) just our response to your 3 word comment that’s all. Tell us more

  • @itsalltakenup
    @itsalltakenup 4 дні тому

    This kinda food is worth way more than pretentious Michelin stuff

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites. День тому

      Haha comfort food can turn the hardest critique soft like jelly. It’s what touches the heart ❤️

  • @LLMOFO
    @LLMOFO 4 дні тому

  • @denyce06
    @denyce06 4 дні тому

    Inspiring and heartwarming. Lovely seeing these good folks making an honest living. I wish them all the best!

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites. День тому

      Thank you so so much for your kind words!!

  • @ShouTan
    @ShouTan 5 днів тому

    $69.9/kg...nice... Actual goddamn $8.67 a 124g slice seems expensive.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites. День тому

      You’ve done the math! It’s not cheap, but the beauty is slicing to your desired size. Beats a $60 cake that you never wanted right?

    • @ShouTan
      @ShouTan День тому

      @@StoryBites. There are far better cakes for $60. Even making your own or at a sit down restaurant. I'd even go to the extent of buying a premade frozen cheesecake from a grocery store for less.

  • @MorrisPlays_YT
    @MorrisPlays_YT 5 днів тому

    its hipster bullshit but whatever floats your boat

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites. День тому

      Hahaha that is brutally honest my brother. How you doin?

  • @bornfreeprepperthailand
    @bornfreeprepperthailand 5 днів тому

    We are immigrants but you are lucky to eat this quality off food. ❤🙏

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites. День тому

      We are so grateful for immigrants like Joyful to come and serve their comfort foods to the people of this city

  • @phyllisbush3693
    @phyllisbush3693 6 днів тому

    You have beautiful personality God bless you and be with you everyday 🙏🏼

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites. День тому

      Thank you so much for your kind words ❤️❤️

  • @alicewlee
    @alicewlee 6 днів тому

    I love this story and will visit them when I can. Thank you for a beautifully crafted documentary of this restaurant family. Wishing them the success they deserve.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites. День тому

      That’s very kind of you Alice. We so appreciate you showing up to watch our docos every time

  • @classical7
    @classical7 6 днів тому

    I need to make this!! 😊 Been under the weather since Thanksgiving. [Edit: yes, you read my mind!]

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites. День тому

      Haha awesome to hear. Hope you get well soon!!

    • @classical7
      @classical7 День тому

      @StoryBites. Thank you! 😊

  • @vanessaland5090
    @vanessaland5090 7 днів тому

    Beautiful story. I love this. The dedication of this man travelling around to find authenticity and to do justice to his dishes and his wife supporting him. You guys presented this with heart. Well done.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites. День тому

      Travelling the world proved they cared about what they were serving. We are so lucky to have them in Melbourne!

  • @Amuro89
    @Amuro89 7 днів тому

    Please open one in Auckland

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites. День тому

      Absolutely! I’m sure they are considering

  • @janeybakarbessy2330
    @janeybakarbessy2330 7 днів тому

    What a creativity of flavors and passion! This is a beautiful portrait, and I love watching this kind of thing on UA-cam.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites. День тому

      Awh thank you so much. This is the kind of content we set out to make from day 1. Im so glad you like it

  • @fanyong7883
    @fanyong7883 8 днів тому

    Passionate about cooking

  • @fanyong7883
    @fanyong7883 8 днів тому

    No matter where, do your best cook

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites. День тому

      Absolutely! Put your everything into anything you say yes to

  • @sawakun
    @sawakun 8 днів тому

    Cantonese food quality👍

  • @leeanne1979
    @leeanne1979 8 днів тому

    I bought Shin Ramyun days ago, but until now I did not cook it because I'm thinking what's the best other ingredients that I can put in to my noodles. Well, that's one of the reason. The other reason is... I'm not a fan of spicy food... I just bought this just because... The last time I ate this ramyun was years ago and I still remember how I did not finish that food because it was spicy and just gave it to my father who I thought loves spicy (but he's not, he just finished the food because it's bad to left the food unfinished). Anyways, I'm gonna eat this later at midnight... maybe.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites. 8 днів тому

      Let us know how to goes! :) tag us on instagram @StoryBites._

  • @paolabueso
    @paolabueso 8 днів тому

    Gorgeous story! Thank you so much for sharing this. 🙌🙌🙌

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites. 8 днів тому

      Thank you so so much for your kind words

  • @Kusela007
    @Kusela007 8 днів тому

    The reason is to earn money, make a living. A good reason. I cannot identify the type of wanton they are making with what is sold by hawkers? Maybe its a home recipe. It is a good home cooking.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites. 8 днів тому

      Good home cooking! I think it has ties to Guangzhou:) Yes we all gotta make a living :)

    • @Kusela007
      @Kusela007 8 днів тому

      @@StoryBites. Loss in migration. .. the food may not be real cantonese too. This is a New Zealand story.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites. 8 днів тому

      @ authenticity is an interesting concept isn’t it? I think if we truly look back to the origins of where food came from - we can’t fully say food is purely from one place.

  • @TheMichaelCheung
    @TheMichaelCheung 8 днів тому

    This is sheer passion. It's probably one of the best qualities in humanity.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites. 8 днів тому

      Julie is one the most down to earth people we know :!

  • @dinasequeira4974
    @dinasequeira4974 8 днів тому

    Your wonton skin is too thick.I preferred a thinner skin

  • @estellekruger2901
    @estellekruger2901 9 днів тому

    God blessyoy all!!!

  • @youtubeuser4240
    @youtubeuser4240 9 днів тому

    I wish they are in Auckland😢

  • @syu9281
    @syu9281 9 днів тому

    What a beautiful story of perseverance, community, modesty and just life itself. These are great people. Thank you for making this video.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites. 8 днів тому

      Absolutely. This is what makes humanity so inspiring

  • @nelson2020
    @nelson2020 9 днів тому

    Everywhere Chinese go, they bring culture and great food 😅😊

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites. 8 днів тому

      Absolutely! Usually through food is where we see culture come through in ways that invite everyone in to enjoy

  • @ReneeJiang-s9j
    @ReneeJiang-s9j 9 днів тому

    literally the best noodles

  • @nr12345
    @nr12345 9 днів тому

    Uh, $70 per kg ? Are you absolutely shtting me. No wonder these guys are happy, they are completely ripping people off with that profit margin. lmao. The cheesecake looks tasty tho but that price is insane. Worst case they are making 100% ROI on every slice sold, but its probably more than that when you consider they obviously buy in bulk.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites. 8 днів тому

      Interesting assessment on the profit margin :) are you in hospo too?

    • @nr12345
      @nr12345 7 днів тому

      @@StoryBites. No, but looking at the price shown in the video on one of the slices I simply used what they shown and it clearly shows $69.99/kg. Now its up to you to decide if you think thats a fair price but by any measure payment $70/kg for cheesecake is on par with 5 star restaurants (who also rip people off) and not on par at all for a generic cheesecake shop. Lets not fool ourself, the cheesecake is likely really good and the profit margin is massive so I have no doubt the clients are happy and the shop is happy about the profit margins. My only gripe is that those profit margins is what drives inflation, so people supporting these over the top price tag shops should never moan about above normal inflation ticking upwards because its these institutions combined that is the leading cause of that exploitation.

  • @summer031977
    @summer031977 9 днів тому

    They were running away from CCP suppression.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites. 8 днів тому

      what do you mean Summer?

    • @summer031977
      @summer031977 8 днів тому

      @StoryBites. I meant that they wanted to open a Wonton noodle soup, but they also wanted freedom in a Western country.

  • @RottedArm
    @RottedArm 9 днів тому

    2:48, she pushes the dough against the wall :/

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites. 8 днів тому

      That’s normal :)

    • @RottedArm
      @RottedArm 7 днів тому

      @@StoryBites. it's normal if the wall is clean. there are crack on the wall and it is not smooth, and clearly it is not the wall built for food making. It's not food on the street and it's not something to be smiley about. That kind of sand/cement/pain in your mouth while chewing food is normal only for you!

  • @sammovida1624
    @sammovida1624 10 днів тому

    God bless uncle lip

  • @dcpotomac20850
    @dcpotomac20850 10 днів тому

    Running a business in a food service industry is not for the faint of heart. It is a lot of hard work and no real rest underneath.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites. 8 днів тому

      That’s right! It isn’t easy, but it’s all worth it if it’s truly what you want to do

  • @markymarc7833
    @markymarc7833 10 днів тому

    Wow, what an amazing character!

  • @whitenoise4428
    @whitenoise4428 10 днів тому

    This is one of them vids where I am like "I'm gonna go to this restaurant".

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites. 8 днів тому

      Awh that’s so nice to hear

  • @whitenoise4428
    @whitenoise4428 10 днів тому

    These chefs need to befriend a statistician and learn all about experimental design. Things like poaching a chicken for chicken rice can be easily described in a fractional experiment and will massively cut down the time and waste of incorrect chicken.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites. 8 днів тому

      Sounds interesting! Tell me about your calculations

  • @KohKay
    @KohKay 10 днів тому

    I love his humble attitude and faith in God ❤

  • @esp643
    @esp643 10 днів тому

    looks great and id love to try but he's missing a trick not having seating and not serving coffee's with all that space!

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites. 8 днів тому

      Haha it’s deliberate I think!

  • @I_like_YT_lots
    @I_like_YT_lots 10 днів тому

    It will be ideal to mention on the vid the restaurant is at Christchurch.

  • @dabengster
    @dabengster 10 днів тому

    As a Cantonese, you make feel so proud!