How a Taiwanese Grandma Makes Over 1,000 Potstickers per Day - The Experts

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  • Опубліковано 28 кві 2024
  • Meet the woman behind A-Pou's Taste, the famous Taiwanese pot sticker food truck and restaurant in NYC. Yeh Chi Yao named her business after the Taiwanese word "a pou," meaning "old lady," sharing her belief that more life experience makes for better, tastier food. Since introducing Taiwanese street food to the scene 15 years ago, A-Pou's Taste hasn't slowed down, producing over 1,000 pot stickers every day.
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    Credits:
    Producer: Carla Francescutti
    Director: Carla Francescutti, Murilo Ferreira
    Camera: Carla Francescutti, Murilo Ferreira
    Editor: Daniel Card
    Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
    Supervising Producer, Operations: Stefania Orrù
    Supervising Producer, Development: Gabriella Lewis
    Audience Engagement: Frances Dumlao
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  • @Anespian1
    @Anespian1 17 днів тому +346

    She looks like such a sweet & genuine 'ah po' serving comfort food at 'street' food prices. Bless her :)

  • @kero9rainbow
    @kero9rainbow 16 днів тому +181

    As a musician and a loyal customer for two years who rehearses at a studio nearby, this is a go-to cafeteria for all of us, and a-pou remembers all of our names every time. She is the real deal!

  • @BigboiiTone
    @BigboiiTone 16 днів тому +109

    "You don't know my power. Do not judge me." Is such a great quote. She needs to put that on a placard or something

  • @1629sl
    @1629sl 17 днів тому +221

    as a customer she really is the real deal, an inspirational character who i’ll never forget

    • @MrNathancast
      @MrNathancast 16 днів тому +5

      What a beautiful lady. I pre-ordered my lunch for today 😊

    • @leo_mas_922
      @leo_mas_922 15 днів тому

      Not really

  • @Brian-fr9jr
    @Brian-fr9jr 17 днів тому +173

    The backbone of this country.

    • @CyichinC
      @CyichinC 16 днів тому +3

      The Taiwanese backbone of NYC, USA.

  • @phreshmoney159
    @phreshmoney159 17 днів тому +157

    Omg she shops at my old job .she has such a sweet soul and funny personality. always brings candy or a snack to share with everyone I have her # some where in my phone. she even use to drive me to the train after work god bless her and protect her 🤲🏽 and mind you ima big 6ft 280lb black man!

    • @ThoseKidsMusic
      @ThoseKidsMusic 14 днів тому +3

      love this addded context. thanks for sharing it. this video was awesome, she's a legend, we need more people like her, and you, in this universe.

    • @stanleyshen7075
      @stanleyshen7075 8 днів тому

      god bless "ah-po" and you

  • @lucidx88
    @lucidx88 17 днів тому +156

    I love her energy and outlook on life. "You don't know my power, so don't judge me."

    • @skmuzammilzeeshan6173
      @skmuzammilzeeshan6173 16 днів тому +3

      Agreed.
      She is one heck of a jolly lady to grow old with... really envy her old man.

  • @ArielK1987
    @ArielK1987 17 днів тому +194

    Pot stickers are one of the best food dishes ever to be invented.

    • @boohere2
      @boohere2 14 днів тому

      I love pot stickers too! AND Egg Rolls.

    • @johnnyappplesz
      @johnnyappplesz 4 дні тому

      Someone just decided to fry dumplings and now we have this delicious and crunchy piece of food.

  • @yyyyyyexe963
    @yyyyyyexe963 17 днів тому +164

    This is the cutest video I've watched in a loooong time, love her energy

  • @jlye834
    @jlye834 14 днів тому +29

    She reminds me so much of my own Taiwanese grandma before she passed on. Miss you A-MA!

  • @paws5415
    @paws5415 17 днів тому +60

    It isn't just comfort food, it's a comfort video now as well 😊

  • @howard8085
    @howard8085 17 днів тому +123

    I think the smile and laughter they have are exactly what workers who work in big corporations need. like pure positive energy

    • @someusername4129
      @someusername4129 17 днів тому +8

      That's exactly why that type of worker isn't in large corporations. Large corporations squash joy from their workers. They don't want them too happy or too angry.

    • @blackandyellowfreak8
      @blackandyellowfreak8 16 днів тому +7

      As someone who is working in a big corporation, we don't need smile and laughter, we just need a pay rise

    • @Rei-xq3zm
      @Rei-xq3zm 16 днів тому +2

      Hard to do when you have a big corporation crushing the soul out of you

  • @fnulnu_
    @fnulnu_ 17 днів тому +83

    That’s phenomenal work by her! Wishing her even more years of success in her restaurant!

  • @jumpkickingnara
    @jumpkickingnara 17 днів тому +58

    Dang I visited a couple times since I moved to NYC. So glad she got a special about her spot cus she really deserves it, she is such a kind and sweet person when you visit

  • @BigboiiTone
    @BigboiiTone 16 днів тому +13

    There's something about this business purveyor i really like. And the random guy named Balde. They've been working together for decades and I respect that also

  • @lekibb2905
    @lekibb2905 17 днів тому +23

    The food looks delicious, her employees seem to love her, and she has THE best laugh.

  • @dh5363
    @dh5363 14 днів тому +11

    Love Doris! She fed me well during my time working around the corner from there. Her food and kindness are like warm hugs.

  • @FranFluxx
    @FranFluxx 17 днів тому +32

    I love her! She's got such a great positive and friendly vibe, I'm not surprised that they have so many regulars!

  • @kidneybeans8937
    @kidneybeans8937 16 днів тому +21

    I think all bosses and CEOs need to have a training seminar with her on how to be positive and treat everyone with kindness

  • @OMGitsJESSElawlz
    @OMGitsJESSElawlz 16 днів тому +14

    I briefly worked as a carpenter around the corner from here, and they were always so welcoming and the food always incredible. I'm on the other end of the borough now but will certainly make a trip back!

  • @passbyicecube
    @passbyicecube 17 днів тому +28

    It's her positivity that brought the team together.
    Making pot sticking as business is no joke and she's doing a splendid job running it.

  • @gnvw
    @gnvw 14 днів тому +8

    She has such a great sense of humor! and the fact that they had to corner Balde at the freezer to get him to compliment her 🤣

  • @jwpark417
    @jwpark417 17 днів тому +29

    I love her laugh. It's literally HAHAHAHA 😄

  • @julietphillips1991
    @julietphillips1991 17 днів тому +14

    She is a strong lady! Keep on doing what you're doing...food is great and you're happy!

  • @yun8996
    @yun8996 17 днів тому +13

    wow her passion and happiness towards life is truly inspiring

  • @robmarth2226
    @robmarth2226 13 днів тому +2

    She must be a very kind person, no way people would work for you as long as 20 years otherwise.
    Her positive energy is so contagious haha.

  • @Johnnybananass-_
    @Johnnybananass-_ 6 днів тому +1

    she's gorgeous and so lovely , what a spirit ! I bet other staff all stay a long time

  • @BuddyDanger
    @BuddyDanger 16 днів тому +3

    Her laughter is infectious!!! She is truly an Amazing Woman!!!

  • @jstewlly4747
    @jstewlly4747 17 днів тому +15

    "Don't underestimate my power"
    -Doris
    This lady is awesome if there is heaven she has a membership lol

  • @vampireadjacent
    @vampireadjacent 13 днів тому +1

    i’ve eaten at her restaurant and she really is the kindest person. it shows in the care she takes serving her food and greeting you when you come in-she makes everyone feel like they’re at home.

  • @richiecarang
    @richiecarang 17 днів тому +14

    She started talking and i felt like I was being hugged and was talking to my favorite granma.

  • @subektiiean5464
    @subektiiean5464 День тому

    Thank you grandma for bring love and energy ☺️

  • @johnpaullaxa5486
    @johnpaullaxa5486 17 днів тому +8

    She's one of a kind... A master in disguise

  • @FirstnameLastname-dy9qh
    @FirstnameLastname-dy9qh 15 днів тому +1

    I love this lady shows her passion for
    food and very compassionate to people

  • @aldrensiscar3988
    @aldrensiscar3988 17 днів тому +10

    More stories like these please!

  • @megicwizard4410
    @megicwizard4410 15 днів тому

    i love grandma, its such happy and sweet

  • @thebigbient8736
    @thebigbient8736 17 днів тому +7

    One day I will make it to Brooklyn to eat those potstickers! Reminds me of my mothers 🇹🇼

  • @Finder_NY
    @Finder_NY 13 днів тому

    Her energy her laugh is so contagious

  • @anothertarnishedone5960
    @anothertarnishedone5960 14 днів тому +1

    What an adorable old lady

  • @johnnyblue07
    @johnnyblue07 13 днів тому +1

    Comfort food, comfort lady, comfort video. Nailed it, Eater. More please. 🥰

  • @TriTran-qz5bv
    @TriTran-qz5bv 16 днів тому +2

    Huge respect for this lady

  • @adventureswithwonu4467
    @adventureswithwonu4467 15 днів тому +1

    such a beautiful soul and story! She and people like here are the reason America is a beautiful country

  • @eduardoangeles4412
    @eduardoangeles4412 15 днів тому +5

    This is the content I come to watch. I haven't watched eater in months because BBQ, pizza and rotisserie chicken.

  • @GregCurtin45
    @GregCurtin45 17 днів тому +19

    Wow! She is lovely. Thank you #Eater for always sharing the best of best people out there. #PotStickers

    • @eater
      @eater  17 днів тому +3

      Thanks for watching!

  • @bodyandsoulinconstanttrans9190
    @bodyandsoulinconstanttrans9190 10 днів тому +1

    Thank you guys for another lovely video of an amazing person as you portraits in free video ! :)

  • @long2181998
    @long2181998 11 днів тому +1

    This gotta be Top 5 guests that Eater ever made a video on. What a whirlwind of a personality.

  • @kirtanashanchez6534
    @kirtanashanchez6534 12 днів тому

    Absolutely love her! What a delightful lady - her story and culture are what make New York, New York. More wonderful videos like this please @Eater!

  • @thereissomecoolstuff
    @thereissomecoolstuff 16 днів тому +11

    This is what immigration should look like. All of these people are selfless and love America. Thank you Eater for making this video.

  • @ireview8621
    @ireview8621 14 днів тому +1

    The hard work combined with passion and driven with lots of strength. Wishing her many more years of those "Ha ha ha" 😊

  • @pang-ngiavang1956
    @pang-ngiavang1956 13 днів тому +1

    Every boss, ceo, manager, etc. need to spend one day with her!!!

  • @vincently3912
    @vincently3912 16 днів тому +3

    This was wholesome AF.

  • @katl8825
    @katl8825 12 днів тому

    What an incredible woman with a beautiful outlook on life. Hope I can visit her restaurant some day!

  • @ilhamakbar1565
    @ilhamakbar1565 16 днів тому

    what a lovely lady, God bless her.

  • @tentontarantula7750
    @tentontarantula7750 13 днів тому

    Absolutely joyful.

  • @xanderb3207
    @xanderb3207 12 днів тому

    This episode was beautiful. Really cut through to the soul. Will have to try if I’m ever in the area !!

  • @Pheminon1
    @Pheminon1 9 днів тому

    Her story is literally what America is all about.
    She immigrated to America in the 80's, saw that there was a lack of something different to eat, so she decided to share what she knows with America.
    America is not a melting pot, it's a salad. In a melting pot, all the flavors meld together and the whole bowl tastes the same without uniqueness. But, in a salad you can taste each individual ingredient and when you get a bite of everything, the flavors together make something unique
    If you're a foreigner living in America, I hope you have as much joy sharing your culture with everyone you meet as this lady does.

  • @XyashimotoX
    @XyashimotoX 2 дні тому

    ah pou u r so cute!!! love ur energy n smile :) stay healthy 😊

  • @AllTerpsNoBrakes
    @AllTerpsNoBrakes 15 днів тому

    Beautiful soul still full of energy

  • @jorb1903
    @jorb1903 16 днів тому +3

    “You don’t know my power, so don’t judge me” ICONIC

  • @joewojcik258
    @joewojcik258 16 днів тому +1

    She is awesome and an amazingly hard worker!!!

  • @bobbybill8323
    @bobbybill8323 14 днів тому +1

    she laughs with so much satisfaction lol

  • @fredfredsson9480
    @fredfredsson9480 17 днів тому +2

    I love this lady!

  • @Alex2011410136
    @Alex2011410136 16 днів тому +3

    at first i was confused "dahell is a pot sticker..." and then the lovely 婆婆 said 鍋貼 (guotie) and then i was like "aaaaaaah". she does reminded me of my late grandma (婆婆). same energy, same determination.

  • @erikcharlat9844
    @erikcharlat9844 16 днів тому +1

    thank you for showcasing this amazing chef. such a badass Chef and i would love to work for her and eat her food one day. one of the best videos ive watched this month. love her so much

  • @newzealandtibetanfamily3397
    @newzealandtibetanfamily3397 16 днів тому

    Such an amazing lady with such a prolific vibe. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this edition of EATER… Thank you and keen to watch such inspiring videos to come….

  • @maachinimamaachinima
    @maachinimamaachinima 13 днів тому

    Just had this for dinner again and it was sooooo good

  • @KingOfSoysauce
    @KingOfSoysauce 16 днів тому

    beautiful story.

  • @weilee9410
    @weilee9410 13 днів тому

    Great personality!

  • @hungle817
    @hungle817 15 днів тому +2

    clicked on this video to enjoy some food, left with a more positive outlook on life :)

  • @kaenova
    @kaenova 4 дні тому +1

    omg! what a treasure!

  • @kabaozi
    @kabaozi 17 днів тому +1

    i just know the food is amazing

  • @darkslatesky
    @darkslatesky 17 днів тому +4

    Love this type mama and papa shop. Just around the corner, nothing fancy but got the job done lol

  • @hijodelrepublicasur1899
    @hijodelrepublicasur1899 9 днів тому

    Yum! Pork is love. Pork is life.

  • @maximiliansh
    @maximiliansh 17 днів тому +2

    What an amazing person. I want to be like her one day

  • @Kevin-mo1xk
    @Kevin-mo1xk 16 днів тому +1

    Now this is what America is supposed to be about. Nice to see the dream still lives on somewhere.

  • @golfer45nz
    @golfer45nz 16 днів тому

    Just WOW !!!

  • @s0fa274
    @s0fa274 10 днів тому

    “I’m getting too young” 😂 I love her spirit

  • @TheChefmike66
    @TheChefmike66 17 днів тому +1

    Man, I really liked her. Another awesome eater episode!

  • @CBD7069..
    @CBD7069.. 16 днів тому

    I love her she’s so sweet and funny

  • @p.stephens9305
    @p.stephens9305 16 днів тому +1

    Great story!

  • @galaxy_brain
    @galaxy_brain 16 днів тому +8

    台灣第一 🇹🇼

  • @TheSorcererAhrimanahsul
    @TheSorcererAhrimanahsul 16 днів тому +4

    I don't know now, That serving size looked like a grandma feeding her growing grandkids. If I lived anywhere near this place I'd have to check it out.

  • @xavierjackson-fz5ml
    @xavierjackson-fz5ml 17 днів тому +1

    Respect

  • @ichchecksnicht
    @ichchecksnicht 17 днів тому +6

    She is so sweet

  • @erikalin3782
    @erikalin3782 11 днів тому

    I missed the pot stickers so much!!! I live in Japan now, the dumplings here are not the same.

  • @chrisfeleciano-ws1ze
    @chrisfeleciano-ws1ze 16 днів тому

    You just have to love this lady. I would dine there daily too if I lived in New York, what a sweet lady.!!!

  • @stephenc.8550
    @stephenc.8550 11 днів тому

    More success to her

  • @adrianromo5111
    @adrianromo5111 14 днів тому +1

    had to flex real quick with the antique leather

  • @Lousasshol
    @Lousasshol 16 днів тому

    She is awesome

  • @reviewchan9806
    @reviewchan9806 13 днів тому +3

    Immigrants that made the backbone of this country

  • @KC-hn1sg
    @KC-hn1sg 12 днів тому

    She is actually SO funny omg

  • @reneexiexie
    @reneexiexie 16 днів тому +1

    Her braised pork belly with rice is also soooo goood!!!!

  • @Woozlewuzzleable
    @Woozlewuzzleable 17 днів тому +14

    Usually when I see videos like this they have bad Yelp reviews and are overpriced so I don't trust what I see on camera. But this place looks like the real deal, affordable food made with love.

    • @Sakja
      @Sakja 17 днів тому +2

      4.5 in Yelp.

    • @Woozlewuzzleable
      @Woozlewuzzleable 17 днів тому +2

      @@Sakja That's what I mean, local working people actually like this place.

  • @hasslehoffs
    @hasslehoffs 9 днів тому

    yo this grandma is so cool she's even using bone conduction headphones

  • @Dexterity_Jones
    @Dexterity_Jones 16 днів тому +1

    I am so jealous of her patrons

  • @nativegurl8886
    @nativegurl8886 16 днів тому +1

    😭🥰👏🏾👍🏾🔥💖 I so love her energy, wisdom, and spirit. Such an inspiration, I just want to hug her she's so cute. What a lovely soul to be around.
    Ugh! 😫 I wish I lived in NY to try her yummy looking food. 😋

  • @MMA-zv8rr
    @MMA-zv8rr 16 днів тому

    Thanks for the vid. It made me feel like I visit my grandma again. Rest in peace

  • @teawithtams6596
    @teawithtams6596 16 днів тому

    I would like to work for her too, what a fantastic work ethic.

  • @Maatjuhhh
    @Maatjuhhh 17 днів тому +2

    Jesus, if I was there working, it would be hard, but so fun. And I would probably roll home after a week or two. It looks delicious comfort food.

  • @krykryretrotoys
    @krykryretrotoys 17 днів тому

    Mis respetos ah esa ruquita