I Went to CHINA for This Restaurant - Taian Table (Shanghai) 🇨🇳

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  • Опубліковано 23 лис 2024

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  • @patrickdgarez86
    @patrickdgarez86 Рік тому +678

    This channel is the epitome of class bathed in genuine pleasure sprinkled with humility and respect for the craft and its artists. Hats off and thank you very much for so eloquently sharing your culinary experiences.

    • @DC-fo9rh
      @DC-fo9rh Рік тому +9

      Genuinely can’t believe he doesn’t have a million + followers. It’s only a matter of time before it takes off

    • @patrickdgarez86
      @patrickdgarez86 Рік тому +7

      @@DC-fo9rh Agreed. It takes even longer, at this point, for even top shelf channels to ascend, especially when the content is intellectually subtle and this refined. it will get there. He's fighting for his first star. 😁

    • @loftyjones675
      @loftyjones675 Рік тому +1

      @@DC-fo9rh believe it or not, he already has been taking off! it feels like just yesterday I was watching him with 1.4k subscribers. the rise has been quick. I just checked a site that reports on youtube stats and over the past 365 days he's gone from 15k to 159k subs (:

    • @kaylaturner5551
      @kaylaturner5551 Рік тому

      So well said

    • @zes3813
      @zes3813 10 місяців тому

      wrrr

  • @fordemerit5734
    @fordemerit5734 Рік тому +313

    The most detailed video by far in terms of the ingredients used and the cooking methods employed, which made it the most interesting video! That really helped me to imagine the flavours and textures of each dish. Looking forward to the next review!

    • @rbu2136
      @rbu2136 Рік тому +1

      He really really enjoyed himself here. Fantastic experience.

  • @AlexPryrodny
    @AlexPryrodny Рік тому +133

    I think this is by far the most generous tasting menu from any restaurant featured on this channel. Sometimes people say fine dining can leave you hungry - this is clearly not the case here!

  • @michaelpatm
    @michaelpatm Рік тому +87

    Alexander is the only youtube/internet personality who I can hear talk about 1000s of dollars worth of bills, and not get the littlest sense of showing off from him.

  • @ageoflove1980
    @ageoflove1980 Рік тому +38

    I love how the head chef just walks around with a glass of wine in the large open kitchen. It shows that he is really at home and having a great time and you are invited to the party. It much more fun than many super formal European restaurants.

  • @maxcooper6362
    @maxcooper6362 Рік тому +51

    Taian has some of the best presentation I have seen on this channel, incredible dishes.

  • @Merlanx3
    @Merlanx3 Рік тому +148

    Men this is crazy... I would fly over to China just for this experience.. The dishes looks great, like art. Vibe is great, and ive never seen a chef drinking like this. The guy is a legend and I would love to cheer a glass champagne with him! Thanks for putting this video online!

    • @1jaedan
      @1jaedan Рік тому +7

      Probably not the best of ideas as a westerner nowadays 😂

    • @hanson1221
      @hanson1221 Рік тому

      @@1jaedan This is an impressive amount of mental gymnastics considering the dude literally just filmed and dined in China. Consider applying to a circus job lol. Western propaganda has done a number on your brain. If you don't plan to commit a crime or do some casual espionage then China is probably safer than the majority of Western countries.

    • @veryprivate5125
      @veryprivate5125 Рік тому +18

      @@1jaedanActually, I think the government is generally a lot nicer to westerners than to their own people, so it shouldnt be much of a concern

    • @cuikai025
      @cuikai025 Рік тому +5

      @@1jaedanthe staff in the restaurant seems like mostly westerners, unless someone is known activist, average joe should be fine

    • @bigballerliu
      @bigballerliu Рік тому +1

      Or go to Europe? It was a French centric restaurant after all

  • @sarahr7890
    @sarahr7890 Рік тому +53

    Chef changes the menu every six weeks? That is so much work. Beyond impressed.

    • @zes3813
      @zes3813 10 місяців тому

      wrrr

  • @MaioParlato
    @MaioParlato Рік тому +44

    Wow. Didn't expect the China trip. I lived in Shanghai for two years and regret never going to places like Tai'an, didn't even know they got the third star, wow (especially Ultraviolet, I wanna go there so bad!). Thanks for the video the dishes looked like works of art!

    • @aperture24
      @aperture24 9 місяців тому

      haha, same ... i was there more than 3 years, knew about these places, but never visited

  • @florianwolf9380
    @florianwolf9380 Рік тому +17

    When I go to Shanghai again the TaianTable will be on my list ! I love the way Chef Stiller and his team create mouth-watering fusion cuisine from different geographical locations, and their wine selection is straight up my avenue. I'm German too, and I love German wines and am convinced of their world-class quality - as always you just have to find the right vineyards and years. Hats off to Chef Stiller for creating such amazing food, and to Alexander for sharing his experience !

  • @renewinqleur
    @renewinqleur Рік тому +6

    Not gonna lie, I almost break out crying watching your videos by pure awe.

  • @azaleabalon4525
    @azaleabalon4525 Рік тому +6

    Lived and worked in China for 16 years and been to Taian once it was still to this date my most memorable dining experience

  • @renewinqleur
    @renewinqleur Рік тому +6

    I love how the dishes have those little bubbles, looking like little gems - thank you for your insight in the culinary world!

  • @akai8774
    @akai8774 Рік тому +27

    This channel should have a couple mil subs, the quality is insane and the content is incredibly unique and alexander himself is a phenomenal host. Amazing content keep it up!

  • @neonomad1939
    @neonomad1939 Рік тому +6

    I really like this episode for its detailed description coupled with understated passion and respectful appreciation for the craft. Thank you Alexander.

  • @ruthiemay423
    @ruthiemay423 11 місяців тому +1

    The background music overpowers your narrative. No one is here for the music. We are here for you! Thank you... 😊

  • @rameezh88
    @rameezh88 7 місяців тому +1

    I love cooking and culinary stuff and I haven't come across a lot of high-end dining content. I always thought that it would be a bit pretentious. But Alexander is so humble and presents all of these restaurants with such groundedness, honesty, and humility that I can really see and appreciate the art and effort put into all of this food. His presentation and production quality is outstanding as well. Thank you for making these videos!

  • @Bragglord
    @Bragglord Рік тому +14

    Classic Alexander, hears it's someone in the world's birthday so pops a bottle of Krug 😉 love it.
    Looks like a really special place, brilliant service and lots of interesting ideas for dishes.

  • @theogannon
    @theogannon Рік тому +3

    This is honestly one of the best channels on YT; every video is so well made and feels v personal as well. Keep them coming we can't wait to see more!

  • @hussainrady4887
    @hussainrady4887 Рік тому +5

    I've watched most, if not all of your episodes, but this is my favorite one!
    I really liked how you focused on the food, its ingredients and its taste, instead of the wines in the selection, great episode, keep it up

  • @touchthemer3000
    @touchthemer3000 Рік тому +3

    This is by far your best video yet. Love the generosity you share, and thanks for giving us a window into these experiences.

  • @michielRE
    @michielRE Рік тому +46

    Cant wait for you to come to the netherlands and try one of our 3 star restaurants! We have 2, De Librije and Inter Scaldes

    • @jcorrell8590
      @jcorrell8590 Рік тому +1

      Agreed!

    • @ilijapetkovski
      @ilijapetkovski Рік тому +3

      Inter Scaldes has closed unfortunately.

    • @michielRE
      @michielRE Рік тому

      @@ilijapetkovski Dont they reopen in november?

    • @ilijapetkovski
      @ilijapetkovski Рік тому +1

      @@michielRE not the 3 star Michelin unfortunately. But new restaurant with new chef who needs to win his stars.

    • @Kees247
      @Kees247 Рік тому

      He had 2 stars where he came from

  • @reinbot3187
    @reinbot3187 Рік тому +3

    After watching every single episode of your amazing Journey, this one is my absolute favorite.
    Thank you so much for sharing this awesome experience with us, it is always a pleasure to be a part of it!

  • @JAG.65
    @JAG.65 Рік тому +3

    Outstanding. Well Done Stefan!

  • @petercowling6769
    @petercowling6769 Рік тому +3

    A great restaurant, properly represented here. You've really captured what makes this place so great. Thanks!

  • @BennyYap-u5r
    @BennyYap-u5r 7 місяців тому

    I like it that you are able to interact with the chef himself. That really something special, you get to know a little of the person who created the meal. Great job.

  • @NOELTM
    @NOELTM Рік тому +2

    I think you did both innovation and perfection with this channel - bravo!

  • @FreshKiiD757
    @FreshKiiD757 Рік тому +5

    Seeing your channel go from virtually 0 subscribers to 155k has been a treat! Love how granular the content gets, there is no other on UA-cam doing it this way! Adding this to my list of places to go lol 🤝🏾

  • @4FingerFreddie
    @4FingerFreddie Рік тому +1

    Happy to see Stefan on this channel!

  • @jakerio8
    @jakerio8 Рік тому +2

    Thanks to your channel I''ve learned the subtleties that differentiate a one michelin star restaurant to three. Perfection isn't just all seriousness but putting a wonderful personal connection to the experience. More power! Yours is easily one of the BEST lifestyle channels on YT

  • @jhomabangis3660
    @jhomabangis3660 Рік тому +1

    Not to mention the budget of this one specific content. Alexander is really putting work and his money just to share this wonderful experience..

  • @rezz100
    @rezz100 Рік тому +1

    100% the best food related channel on you tube, well done and keep them coming.

  • @3up3down.
    @3up3down. Рік тому +5

    Wow, it looks really great. Nice job with your reviews! But why go to China and no Chinese food?

  • @shadowfilm7980
    @shadowfilm7980 Рік тому +8

    I lived in China for three years. Shenzhen. Which is close to Hong Kong. Shanghai is great. Been there a few times. My ex Chinese girlfriend lives there. My favorite city on the mainland. They are well known for their seafood. I liked this restaurant because it was different. Like you said. Loved how you sat not at a table but at the counter area. That way you can easily watch them make everything. The owner was great. Loved how personable he was to you. Smiling. Laughing. Etc. Easy going. Not stiff. Their food looked good. But their desserts were amazing. Loved what they gave you plus their presentation. Unique. I also loved the lighting inside the restaurant. That’s very important to me. How is it lit. To set that mood. Thanks again.

  • @bud4179
    @bud4179 Рік тому +3

    Beautiful video as always. I'd love you if could make video of the cities and the places you visit, maybe showing the local street food and cuisine and the local food traditions. All of that seen by your professional and elegant eyes. It would be a wonderful tour around the world. COME TO ITALY!!! LOVE YOU

  • @luke23pw
    @luke23pw Рік тому +6

    That is some of the best looking food I have ever seen on the channel, I hope it tasted just as good 👍

  • @johnralston5164
    @johnralston5164 Рік тому +2

    Simply superb review, no doubt worth the trip. Really enjoy the detail you go into. Best wishes.

  • @DawsonJameson-y9k
    @DawsonJameson-y9k Рік тому +1

    Well priced with great food. Been there a few time. The chef is polite. Recommended.

  • @TamTranTriZzle
    @TamTranTriZzle Рік тому

    What this Channel has achieved in such a short time is nothing short of exceptional. The Production value and quality rivals the very best shows on TV. Toss in a wildly likable Host, that actually can articulate the dishes superbly, yet weave his personal opinion in seemlessly, and this is a surefire production that Network Execs clammor for. Netflix needs to pick this show up, so the wider viewing public can benefit!

  • @marvinnathanaeltedjo2010
    @marvinnathanaeltedjo2010 Рік тому +21

    What a pity in China eating Western food. you should go to a Chinese, Shanghainese, Cantonese, and Shandongnese Michelin restaurant. if you find 3 star one, go to Lung King Heen in Hong Kong (now 2 star), or Sazenka in Japan. or you can go to 1-2 stars restaurant all over China

    • @johankalen552
      @johankalen552 Рік тому +7

      Agreed! It's a little bit silly to travel to China to eat German/Japanese food. A shame that Lung King Heen has dropped, I was there 8-9 years ago and it was fantastic :(

  • @pookoouuu7779
    @pookoouuu7779 Рік тому +2

    a video without krug is not a alexander video at this point! amazing

  • @Verdino99
    @Verdino99 Рік тому +2

    Love your channel. Thank you for sharing!

  • @indie0431
    @indie0431 Рік тому

    nothing more exciting than alexander upload🎉🎉

  • @alanrobertson3172
    @alanrobertson3172 Рік тому +1

    Always a great video from Alexander…

  • @lydialynagh3309
    @lydialynagh3309 Рік тому +3

    Never mind the food. I just wait to see the beautiful cutlery and dishes it's served on!

  • @cms8989
    @cms8989 Рік тому +6

    Never thought I'd see my German hometown featured on this channel. Interestingly his German wiki page says that chef Stiller was born in Hildesheim, not in Celle. Not sure if that's a mistake or not. When I'm in Shanghai I'll have to pay this restaurant a visit!

  • @aaronmeade5435
    @aaronmeade5435 Рік тому

    I think after watching the menu you can really appreciate what these people,chiefs and staff do and what they trying to achieve

  • @garthvater
    @garthvater Рік тому +1

    I watched this video on my lunch break eating Wendys.

  • @keithss67
    @keithss67 Рік тому +1

    Great clip! I really enjoy your enthusiasm 👍

  • @villeniskanen3393
    @villeniskanen3393 Рік тому +1

    wow. just wow. thank you for sharing!

  • @thomasb9562
    @thomasb9562 Рік тому +2

    Great video! For a future one I would recommend "De Nieuwe Zaak" in Nijmegen (Netherlands). A 2 Michelin star vegan restaurant. They are considered the best vegetarian restaurant in the world by many.

  • @RVZER
    @RVZER Рік тому +1

    Yet another excellent video!

  • @thesmilingtitan
    @thesmilingtitan Рік тому

    Glad you added this in the community tab too.
    YT has stopped showing you videos on my feed.

  • @ProfDopaMeme
    @ProfDopaMeme Рік тому +2

    watching this guy... while i eat eggs on bread. My eggs have a nice acidity aswell and with them i have a nice tabwater from 2023

  • @Jackmang699
    @Jackmang699 Рік тому +5

    hi alexander , i'm still astonished you have not hit 1 mil. Your videos are just perfect. I'm so glad that you have finally visted somewhere i've been, thank you for these amazing videos.

  • @themetalhead92g
    @themetalhead92g Рік тому +1

    So! I must ask, Alexander what are you thinking as a special event for the 1mil subs??

  • @MS-ug4db
    @MS-ug4db Рік тому +1

    The descriptions of the food are really great. Compared to the first episodes you have started to include just the right amount of detail. Please come to the us again(California please)

  • @darkerdelirium
    @darkerdelirium Рік тому +2

    This deserves way more subs :D

  • @paulbremen6317
    @paulbremen6317 Рік тому +1

    Really nice episode. I am from Celle and didn't know that my small town is international haha

  • @toddstefan2169
    @toddstefan2169 Рік тому +1

    The best channel on UA-cam.

  • @Nilli4rock
    @Nilli4rock Рік тому +1

    Love your videoes! Really well put together, high-end withouth being pretencious in any way

  • @asbjrnfossmo1589
    @asbjrnfossmo1589 Рік тому +2

    What a beautiful presentation. You pay up 2000 euros for the menu alone and do all this work filming and editing (or hire someone to do it) and make us viewers almost experience it. I mean, smell, taste and touch cannot be administered through the internet just yet, but the aesthetic of the meal, the description, and also the music and part of the atmosphere can.

  • @johan8008
    @johan8008 Рік тому

    Happy you went to Shanghai. Shanghai been my home since 10years back and it never get old. Always something new do do or eat.

  • @Foenkelito
    @Foenkelito Рік тому

    Stunning video all around, really enjoyed it was more in-depth!

  • @tobydammit6599
    @tobydammit6599 Рік тому +1

    Excellent video. Feels like I was right there with you guys that evening! Except I didn’t bring my wallet so I wasn’t allowed to taste anything.

  • @TheChoppip
    @TheChoppip Рік тому +10

    This looks incredible! Seems like ALOT of food though haha, mustve been quite full afterwards! each serving seems rather large compared to some of the other restaurants you've tested

  • @gregdahlen4375
    @gregdahlen4375 Рік тому

    food that attracted me most was the very last one, the candies in the wood box. interesting, candies made from vegetables

  • @bonichorri
    @bonichorri Рік тому

    The champagnes... The tasting menu followed by a myriad of petits fours! W O W!

  • @zrbitax
    @zrbitax Рік тому +2

    Long time ago, but I have great memories of Celle. A car trip through Europe with my parents in 1993. From Sweden to Italy, destination La Serra. Stayed two days in Celle in a friendly Gasthaus owned by a friendly lady in her 60-ies. Was served one of the best Wienerschnitzel I have ever eaten, maybe not super traditional, it was served with a mushroom sauce, but it was that good that it can still be remembered some 30 years later.
    Times have changed, but if Celle is somewhat like that today, I can highly recommend a visit!
    On topic: 330 EUR for that kind of food is actually very reasonable.

    • @Lasciatemi_Guidare
      @Lasciatemi_Guidare Рік тому

      Schnitzel with mushrooms is still very traditional-it is a variation called jägerschnitzel.

  • @conradbo1
    @conradbo1 Рік тому

    Wow. It looks like you had a wonderful experience. Excellent video also.

  • @BigNightFan
    @BigNightFan Рік тому +1

    Fantastic as always. The chef seems super cool. Did anyone else think it was...strange...at 12:00 when the finger lingered across the plate?????

    • @MondayCoffee01
      @MondayCoffee01 Рік тому +2

      Yes I did! It was pretty weird, not gonna lie.

  • @jxxfl6738
    @jxxfl6738 Рік тому

    Awesome as always. My bucketlist is growing and growing...

  • @feliciayan5742
    @feliciayan5742 Рік тому

    Welcome Alexander to China and hope you enjoy your stay in China.

  • @arylestari2751
    @arylestari2751 Рік тому

    I always like your presentation, elegant n so clearly so I can imagine the taste of foods. The cinematography also the next level. Best Regards from Jakarta, Indonesia.

  • @IcedT__
    @IcedT__ Рік тому

    Calling anywhere "exotic" usually turns me off as a hook for any video, but the rest of this video is presented with a lot of respect. Love the range of these videos overall.

  • @belzhibou2579
    @belzhibou2579 Рік тому +1

    Love your video. So many good place to eat.

  • @nicholasyenson5849
    @nicholasyenson5849 Рік тому +4

    I'm sure this place is great, and I've no doubt it would stand out anywhere, but traveling 8,000 km out of Europe for a European menu seems like a missed opportunity. I guess I understand if you're limited to Shanghai, but in Beijing, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taipei you will find three-star restaurants offering Chinese cuisine.

  • @carveratutube
    @carveratutube 10 місяців тому

    “Innovation before perfection” I will remember this 👍

  • @nnnnn2010
    @nnnnn2010 Рік тому +5

    i wish we could see a bit of different type of Michelin stars restaurants, not only the fine dining ones, but the street and humble ones, and there are A LOT ..
    thank you and keep up the good work

  • @caliniepure4237
    @caliniepure4237 Рік тому

    Good work!Keep it up Alexander!❤

  • @adamh2957
    @adamh2957 Рік тому +2

    Getting tanked once again hahaha!
    Hitting up Shanghai in Nov, have to decide if I have the time to add this in.

  • @rob7819
    @rob7819 Рік тому +1

    Excellent content.Hello from Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪

  • @mexxar22
    @mexxar22 8 місяців тому

    Amazing video as usual! Starting my Michelin world tour next year :D

  • @Aom.9
    @Aom.9 Рік тому +1

    amazing work, keep it up!

  • @Spicilus
    @Spicilus Рік тому

    One of your best videos yet!

  • @bobfaircloth
    @bobfaircloth Рік тому

    My new favorite channel...thank you!

  • @mariosst3880
    @mariosst3880 Рік тому +1

    great video once again

  • @kungfupanda3438
    @kungfupanda3438 Рік тому

    Glad you enjoyed our restaurent...sorry for commenting in a fake profile as my job has strict laws using social media in veiw of our restaurent.

  • @pastrop2003
    @pastrop2003 Рік тому

    Outstanding as always. Before I found your channel, my top reason going to Hungary was to listen to the Ivan Fischer Budapest Festival Orchestra. Now I have 2 top reasons with the second being dining in your restaurant :)

  • @kennardswrld3900
    @kennardswrld3900 5 місяців тому

    I’ve been here before!!! My Dad is friends with the owner here. Hope you come back!!

  • @briefcasefullofbacon7291
    @briefcasefullofbacon7291 Рік тому

    for the hokkaido scallop it, you said it used caviar oscietra no. 4, but the text says no. 2 I need to know which one it is before I decide if I want to fly out to shanghai to eat there. Just kidding, love your channel.

  • @josephhall1049
    @josephhall1049 Рік тому

    just subbed, after following for a few months. quality vid after another quality vid.

  • @andybalfe3585
    @andybalfe3585 Рік тому +2

    Guga, Sam,Josh, Andrew, (Babish), Uncle Roger….I love all y’all, so please welcome Alex to the top table of UA-cam culinary channels. It’s so well deserved. Alex, you give us normal folks such a brilliant insight into the world of fine dining that it’s almost like we’re there with you. Keep up the good work mate…awesome channel.

  • @chongqingdiscovery4222
    @chongqingdiscovery4222 Рік тому

    For this restaurant, it breathes & lives by its owner. Embrace one’s fashion and reinforce local culture.

  • @45H4W
    @45H4W Рік тому +1

    This is just.....Amazing

  • @iimdrowniing
    @iimdrowniing Рік тому +16

    Going all the way to China just to go to a Germans restaurant is kinda funny

  • @joeshmowgay7426
    @joeshmowgay7426 Рік тому +4

    Great video. I love this channel so fucking much.

  • @kish6888
    @kish6888 Рік тому +17

    I feel like at some point a really cool series for this channel to do would be tours of street food/roadside stuff that's considered super cheap. It could be a cool point of comparison and a new culinary perspective, as well as bring inspiration.

    • @reviewreviews5908
      @reviewreviews5908 Рік тому +2

      Urghh imagine eating something below 300$

    • @renzgerardempino9311
      @renzgerardempino9311 Рік тому +1

      Meh, many food UA-camrs already does that kind of content. The format of this channel is already good on its own.

  • @xxacantheaxx7756
    @xxacantheaxx7756 Рік тому +1

    What a fantastic wonderful channel, introducing us to the world of fine dining and excellent skills. But would it be ok to make a suggestion? Subtitles might give us a clearer view on the topics and menus. I couldn't understand "Schwarzer Hahn" (Also written wrong - Swarzer Hahn.) until I heard it for five times. Wonderfully narrated, but subtitles would make some things clearer.

    • @Tony2dH
      @Tony2dH Рік тому

      There are subtitles available for me now. Might have taken a while to load.

  • @BrendanGames
    @BrendanGames Рік тому +1

    Another amazing vid, keep up the great work. You gotta come to Ireland soon, some great restaurants here!