Trying EVERY KOREAN DISH at Trader Joe's! BEST Tteokbokki Ever!?

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  • @catherinelw9365
    @catherinelw9365 6 місяців тому +63

    I buy the frozen boba at TJ's all the time. I never use the microwave. I boil it in a saucepan for 90 seconds and the boba is bouncy, soft and chewy: just perfect.

  • @ingekuttlewis5561
    @ingekuttlewis5561 6 місяців тому +253

    Mike ate broccoli!!!!

    • @jarredcooper4241
      @jarredcooper4241 6 місяців тому +4

      😂😂

    • @ojwhittle4960
      @ojwhittle4960 6 місяців тому

      Lol

    • @lindamccarthy8887
      @lindamccarthy8887 6 місяців тому +7

      He really didn't have a choice. It was mixed in with everything else.

    • @Greendragonwasabi
      @Greendragonwasabi 6 місяців тому +1

      Cooked brocolli taste different than raw brocoli which he doesn't like

    • @SatieSatie
      @SatieSatie 6 місяців тому +3

      ​@@lindamccarthy8887 He could have also not bought the dish? So yeah, he chose to eat the broccoli.

  • @blap5630
    @blap5630 5 місяців тому +33

    I know it’s not Korean but trader Joes has a Japanese fried rice that is super good I can’t get enough of it

    • @moreadventure3627
      @moreadventure3627 3 місяці тому

      Which one?

    • @blap5630
      @blap5630 3 місяці тому +3

      @@moreadventure3627 it’s called Japanese Style Fried Rice with edamame, tofu, and hijiki seaweed

    • @michelleramsdell3591
      @michelleramsdell3591 3 місяці тому +1

      It’s the best fried rice they have!

    • @racheljones1187
      @racheljones1187 3 місяці тому

      There chicken soup dumplings are good.

  • @leiazimmerman4427
    @leiazimmerman4427 4 місяці тому +6

    Oooh I love kalbi and bugolgi

  • @bracha2u786
    @bracha2u786 5 місяців тому +21

    Mike was either really hungry or in a really good mood. He liked every item!

    • @austinf9238
      @austinf9238 5 місяців тому +9

      He's a shill

    • @bracha2u786
      @bracha2u786 5 місяців тому

      @@austinf9238 you think so? He seems to be pretty honest in his reviews.

    • @randylastname426
      @randylastname426 5 місяців тому +4

      @@austinf9238he isn’t paid by them lol

    • @rustyshackleford8531
      @rustyshackleford8531 15 днів тому

      @@austinf9238 there was a. I’d be did a while back about a sushi place in Texas and it was the point where I realized you can buy a review from him. Same with the pizza shop that sells out every day…

  • @shannondore
    @shannondore 6 місяців тому +46

    I'm obsessed with Trader Joe's frozen foods. Absolutely the best!!!👍🏻

  • @thesweetestpotat0
    @thesweetestpotat0 5 місяців тому +19

    Beefless bulgogi browns nicely when cooked in the pan! You even get some crispy bits :)

    • @christinehersh4420
      @christinehersh4420 4 місяці тому

      That's how I make it. It's one of my very favorite things.

  • @RamenRozzie
    @RamenRozzie 3 місяці тому +1

    yes!! Running to trader joes!! YUMMM

  • @frozentinas
    @frozentinas 6 місяців тому +8

    i love the short ribs so much. mom used to surprise me after school with it

  • @yawndave
    @yawndave 6 місяців тому +16

    I like their Green Onion Pancakes better--they're pretty much the same but a little bigger. I fry them just enough to get a little crispy and then use them like a taco shell. For filling I use the beefless bulgogi and some of their stir fried garlicky cabbage. Yum!

  • @shellyxyang
    @shellyxyang 6 місяців тому +73

    Mikey’s taste buds have graduated with the broccoli 😂👏🏻

  • @kittyp0rn
    @kittyp0rn 6 місяців тому +16

    The Tomato and brie tarte pizza and the gruyere and caramelized onions and ham pizza are really good! Get them next time

  • @mrsvickigriffin
    @mrsvickigriffin 6 місяців тому +1

    Am envious of the cookware! And the kitchen reminds me of his place in Seattle

  • @lizj7217
    @lizj7217 6 місяців тому +18

    Oooo so glad I bought their rice cakes the other day! Sitting in my freezer but I’m gonna plan a meal around those based on this!

  • @travelertrome8449
    @travelertrome8449 5 місяців тому +4

    Both the TJ's Thai Tofu Curry and Fiery Chicken Indian curry are legit spicy! Bravo Trader Joe's!

    • @killacan30
      @killacan30 5 місяців тому +1

      I had the fiery chicken curry for the first time yesterday and I was shocked at how spicy they made a freaking TV dinner ya know 🤣

  • @embersparks13
    @embersparks13 6 місяців тому +13

    Mikey you gotta cut a corner of the boba bag so it doesn't explode in the microwave lol Stand it up in a mug and cut the corner then microwave it.

  • @yourfavpersuasion9385
    @yourfavpersuasion9385 6 місяців тому +6

    Yes! Oh by the way they JUST got korean bulgogi but it is 12.99 . but i have been hearing it is veryyy good! i bought the garlicky noodles to pair mine with. I will cook them this weekend or monday afternoon.

  • @michellesimpson6734
    @michellesimpson6734 6 місяців тому +1

    Hi Mike
    Thank you for sharing.

  • @RavenDots115
    @RavenDots115 5 місяців тому +4

    I haven’t been able to try tteokbokki, even though I live in Koreatown, because most aren’t vegan friendly. I tried the Trader Joe’s one and it was so good but I wasn’t sure if it was close to authentic in flavor since I never had the fresh one. It’s nice to know they made it with authentic flavors. I loved the spicy sweet flavor. The one thing I noticed is that chewy foods are not something I enjoy. I had to cook the rice cakes longer because I liked them when they were super tender. The softer the rice cake the better for me. It made it easier for the sauce to give the inside flavor after biting it. The inside was bland which makes sense because it’s a thick rice cake. But the sauce was so good.

  • @Roninn
    @Roninn 6 місяців тому +25

    I'm surprised you didnt call the boba umami

  • @Mokumanugirl
    @Mokumanugirl 5 місяців тому +2

    Yo, use the TJ Sriracha with the scallion pancake! Life!

  • @cicilyly6027
    @cicilyly6027 6 місяців тому +5

    Try the kimbap! It’s always sold out every where!!!

  • @roxstarchef6682
    @roxstarchef6682 19 днів тому

    Looks amazing! I’ll try it out I walk past them and say I’ll try next time! I am in love with Trader Joe’s lately

  • @amarilislopas6069
    @amarilislopas6069 5 місяців тому +1

    My favorite hummus of all!

  • @karenbrowne4330
    @karenbrowne4330 3 місяці тому

    Trader Joes chili onion crunch is a game changer 😊

  • @deawallach3404
    @deawallach3404 6 місяців тому +7

    You have to cut open the brown sugar pearls package to let out the steam in the microwave!!

  • @megc5350
    @megc5350 6 місяців тому +5

    They have a non frozen bulgogi that’s amazing.

  • @juliebabin
    @juliebabin 6 місяців тому +2

    Wow, Now I need a Trader Joe's in my country !!

  • @WitchyRhia
    @WitchyRhia 6 місяців тому +6

    hey mike, i got a similar instant boba pack recently and it had slightly different instructions that makes heating the packs a lot easier and safer: set the pack upright in a microwave safe cup and tear a small opening for steam to escape, then nuke it for about a minute (the extra time is to account for the mass of the cup) before mixing it as normal! putting it in a cup prevents you from having to handle the hot packet right out of the microwave, and tearing a lil steam vent will prevent the packet from exploding lol. hope this helps you or anyone coming across this that wants to try instant boba!

  • @kny39
    @kny39 6 місяців тому +22

    I love trader Joe's short ribs. Also the kimchi and green onion pancakes are good!😊

  • @annie9855
    @annie9855 3 місяці тому +1

    TJs is the only frozen food I will eat. I love all the different varieties of meals they have. Most of the flavors are pretty authentic.

  • @user-or9mg3ui5m
    @user-or9mg3ui5m 6 місяців тому +2

    pajeon dipped in hummus looked so good

  • @AmeilaStar
    @AmeilaStar 28 днів тому

    The Costco guy needs to do this

  • @dakbulgogi
    @dakbulgogi 6 місяців тому +30

    But that vegetable stir fry had broccoli, your nemesis!

    • @Qster1584
      @Qster1584 6 місяців тому +4

      LOL my first thought.

  • @vutruthoigian
    @vutruthoigian 5 місяців тому +1

    You gotta go back and the gimbab (in yhe frozen section). Game changer!!! It sells out very fast though

  • @kppubg9009
    @kppubg9009 5 місяців тому +1

    3:00 the shop behind mikey

  • @patriciaaturner289
    @patriciaaturner289 4 місяці тому +3

    Just found your channel. Very enjoyable content. My primary care physician turned me on to Korean food years ago. I’m diabetic (T2), and she said eat anything, but go easy on rice and noodles. I’ve listened to her advice and I love the cuisine!

  • @michellenieto2921
    @michellenieto2921 3 місяці тому +1

    Mikey do they make other sauces for the rice cakes because I like em but I’m not always able to take the heat because everyone has a different spice level depending on where you go

  • @cbiancardi9233
    @cbiancardi9233 6 місяців тому +7

    Trader Joe’s also sells pork belly as well. I don’t live near a grocery store that carries pork belly so I normally buy the very expensive Trader Joe’s version

  • @bennewton1776
    @bennewton1776 6 місяців тому +1

    I knew I recognized this…Trader Joe’s in Fort Myers. I hope you went to some other local restaurants!

  • @ElsBubbles
    @ElsBubbles 6 місяців тому +11

    Ive been getting the rice cakes for about a year now in order to make my own tteokbokki before they got tteokbokki itself (have yet to try it) and its honestly game changing.

  • @lindatakahashi9268
    @lindatakahashi9268 6 місяців тому +1

    Hiro-san! Where do you buy the wooden mandolin?

  • @kellinad2369
    @kellinad2369 6 місяців тому +5

    They have frozen beef bulgogi now. I just had it for dinner. It’s actually really good for frozen food. 😊

  • @MaskedRiderChris
    @MaskedRiderChris 6 місяців тому +11

    TJ's must have some Korean aunties working for them behind the scenes, maybe? I worked for Trader Joe's back in the day for a bit and they've always had good quality stuff. If there was one closer to me here in Dallas, I'd be going there more often!

  • @skkeech
    @skkeech 6 місяців тому +5

    That's my Trader Joe's in Fort Myers!!

  • @vonlipi
    @vonlipi 6 місяців тому +6

    I wish we had Trader Joe’s in Quebec!

  • @darelikespizza5159
    @darelikespizza5159 6 місяців тому +1

    thanks i miss the good ep's

  • @woodsonferguson4056
    @woodsonferguson4056 6 місяців тому +2

    Love the channel one of my favorite

  • @jimriceva
    @jimriceva 6 місяців тому +3

    With the squiggly knife cut noodles, I find a half a spoonful of sambal oelek and a couple of pinches of ground sichuan peppercorns makes them delightful.

  • @coriloo85
    @coriloo85 6 місяців тому +1

    Thats the Fort Myers TJ's!

  • @Julief4417
    @Julief4417 4 місяці тому +1

    WHAT IS THAT WHITE SAUTE PAN YOU HAVE?? i love it

  • @AL-ws5yi
    @AL-ws5yi 6 місяців тому +2

    We had a new Trader Joe open near me. Time to go shopping!

  • @Crimsoncrescent99
    @Crimsoncrescent99 6 місяців тому +3

    Wow i want more trader joe’s content!

  • @ChinaDollTravels
    @ChinaDollTravels 6 місяців тому +3

    I love Trader Joe’s

  • @deanawells4395
    @deanawells4395 6 місяців тому +3

    I love Trader Joe’s 🎉❤

  • @aalaskaa
    @aalaskaa 3 місяці тому

    who else watching this while they’re hungry dear lord

  • @camille2141
    @camille2141 6 місяців тому +2

    Love me some Trader Joe’s!

  • @racheljones1187
    @racheljones1187 6 місяців тому +1

    We eat the soup dumplings that you tried year’s ago

  • @amymcnamara9211
    @amymcnamara9211 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for shopping at trader Joe's ❤❤❤❤

  • @laurenhunter221
    @laurenhunter221 6 місяців тому +2

    I’m not saying how I know, all I’m saying is take two of those cinnamon pancakes while they’re still hot and put a Reese’s peanut butter cup between them….

  • @McNasty_0
    @McNasty_0 6 місяців тому +3

    I would have liked to see your review of their kimbap, I've seen mixed reviews online about it

  • @auroragb
    @auroragb 6 місяців тому +2

    It would help if you listed the price you paid. Even if the food is restaurant quality, it would be a no go if the price is restaurant prices

  • @DavidHanada
    @DavidHanada 6 місяців тому +3

    TJ's is always an experience

  • @karenschulze2605
    @karenschulze2605 6 місяців тому +2

    Love Trader Joes

  • @MichaelQ-iv7pt
    @MichaelQ-iv7pt 6 місяців тому +1

    WHAT BROCCOLI - GOOD!

  • @ldavis7809
    @ldavis7809 6 місяців тому +8

    Thanks Mike for doing this review. I'm just starting to try Korean recipes so this all looks good. I'll have to try them.

  • @dinagodinez269
    @dinagodinez269 5 місяців тому +1

    TJs is yhe best!!!👌.

  • @JZ-xu3vg
    @JZ-xu3vg 6 місяців тому +1

    Love trader joes. good call!

  • @Qster1584
    @Qster1584 6 місяців тому +10

    The vegetable stir fry must have been excellent if Mike ate it with broccoli. LOL. It's good to see your long-time fans notice that.

  • @Blitzkrieg1976
    @Blitzkrieg1976 6 місяців тому +1

    My closest Trader Joe is 70 miles away. I'm not that dedicated where I can't make my own😊

  • @LoyaFrostwind
    @LoyaFrostwind 6 місяців тому +2

    The short ribs are awesome!

  • @natale_
    @natale_ 6 місяців тому +8

    Holy cow Mike ate BROCCOLI!!!

  • @maxcorgiazn
    @maxcorgiazn 6 місяців тому +2

    Kimchi was spicy but lacking in flavor, was better after I added some fish sauce, sugar and salt, but would not buy again. I did also try the beef bulgogi, which I liked.

  • @SmallGuy845
    @SmallGuy845 6 місяців тому +19

    I remember during a live stream shopping at Trader Joe's Mike said "You sxck Trader Joe's" "Seriously Trader Joe's, you're such a disappointment" "This place is like, we're Trader Joe's we don't have normal stuff. It's too normal for us"

    • @KC-yv3zo
      @KC-yv3zo 6 місяців тому +8

      Hahaha his behind the scenes stream was the reaaaal reason why no one wanted to do cameos anymore lol

  • @CookedKay
    @CookedKay 6 місяців тому +2

    please do a costco version!!!!

  • @jaybug564
    @jaybug564 6 місяців тому +4

    Now I want a scallion pancake at midnight 😭

  • @simplywandaful5889
    @simplywandaful5889 6 місяців тому +2

    Wait a minute!!!! That looks like our TJ in Florida Lee County to be exact 🤔. Mike you rascal you could’ve called me 😂😂😂

  • @AdityaVivekananda
    @AdityaVivekananda 6 місяців тому +2

    “Even the broccoli here tasted good” was wild mike

  • @papi7rx7
    @papi7rx7 6 місяців тому +3

    Yo! Your air vent could use some cleaning 😂

  • @DanteAbendstern
    @DanteAbendstern 6 місяців тому +6

    When you visit Austria again, you need to visit the western area like Innsbruck or Bregenz. The cousine there is quite different to Vienna.
    And since you love korean rice cakes, you need to try "Schupfnudeln" (literal translation would be "push noodles). They have a similar mouth feel and chew like rice cakes, but are made from a similar dough to gnocchi. Normally they are eaten fried in brown butter and served with finely grated parmesan. But sometimes on flea markets, you can find a version, where they are fried with sauerkraut and little bacon cubes, which is my absolute favorite.
    Also there are dumplings called "Pressknödel" you need to try. There are two versions with different base doughs. One is with potatoes and the other one is really similar to "Semmelknödel". What both have in common, is that they are both made with added cheese and are fried in a pan. They can be served with sauerkraut or as a garnish for a good beef broth

  • @komocode
    @komocode 6 місяців тому +1

    err you're supposed to cut the corner of the boba pouch or else it explodes :)

  • @danielsantiagourtado3430
    @danielsantiagourtado3430 6 місяців тому +3

    Love your content Mike! Looking good 😊😊😊❤❤

  • @kimdewey3905
    @kimdewey3905 6 місяців тому

    Love TJ Kimchi!!

  • @ngoclbtran
    @ngoclbtran 6 місяців тому +3

    Gimbap must be sold out at your TJ’s. It’s the best!!!

    • @LoyaFrostwind
      @LoyaFrostwind 6 місяців тому

      Sold Out Everywhere! I’ve looked in at least 3 separate Trader Joe’s in my area. The staff says it comes in and then sells out immediately.

  • @RussiaisAriddle-ih6bg
    @RussiaisAriddle-ih6bg 2 місяці тому

    Trader Joe's kimchi is from Korea

  • @vascon8411
    @vascon8411 6 місяців тому

    You need come to Zambujeira do Mar in Portugal!

  • @usa1836
    @usa1836 6 місяців тому

    Are you in Gainesville Florida?

  • @jenniferallonas3894
    @jenniferallonas3894 6 місяців тому +1

    I’m curious what kind of pans those are that you cook with?!?

  • @vascon8411
    @vascon8411 6 місяців тому

    Good Morning From Portugal!

  • @vascon8411
    @vascon8411 6 місяців тому

    Come to Portugal Mike!

  • @Rickettsia505
    @Rickettsia505 6 місяців тому +1

    I like the scallion pancakes.😊 i or8ginally got them at a Boba shop in Austin.

  • @SaraO-fj8pq
    @SaraO-fj8pq 6 місяців тому

    Yummy

  • @evolution1398
    @evolution1398 6 місяців тому +1

    Wait a minute, the worst enemy become mike's friend now, broccoli 😂😂😂

  • @stacieapplegate6209
    @stacieapplegate6209 6 місяців тому

    Now I'm going to have to make a trip to Trader Joes

  • @hbrailsford8429
    @hbrailsford8429 6 місяців тому +1

    I really like Trader Joe's.

  • @maryrosesanluis143
    @maryrosesanluis143 6 місяців тому +5

    Yeah so, if you get instant boba tea kits. Make sure you put them in a cup or in a little bowl so they won't explode. For me, I just use a microwavable mug to be safe.

  • @michaelalmaraz3750
    @michaelalmaraz3750 6 місяців тому +1

    do more tjs!

  • @infin1ty850
    @infin1ty850 6 місяців тому +3

    I still have never been to a Trader Joe's, but I know I need to eventually go. They are never in good spots. I don't want to deal with hellish traffic just to get some speciality grocery items.

  • @jonathankeng1928
    @jonathankeng1928 6 місяців тому +2

    off the great wall

  • @awesomeadamfrom2099
    @awesomeadamfrom2099 6 місяців тому +1

    Awesome job Mikey thumb up .