Pro Chefs Blind Taste Test Every Box of Frozen Dumplings | The Taste Panel | Epicurious

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  • @carabinercara
    @carabinercara 3 місяці тому +4964

    I know it’s their job and all, but I’m just amazed at how knowledgeable these chefs are. Identifying ingredients, educating us, being able to tell what BRAND things are based off eating ONE bite is incredible.

    • @peka2478
      @peka2478 3 місяці тому +51

      hm, I somehow dont think its anywhere near their job to eat and analyze and identify the brand of frozen dumplings xD

    • @kozmobluemusic
      @kozmobluemusic 3 місяці тому +19

      experience - i mean, you should be able to tell the difference between coke and pepsi, no?

    • @NeonKue
      @NeonKue 3 місяці тому +44

      @@kozmobluemusic Coke has a sharper bite with a caramel aftertaste, Pepsi is just sweeter and smooth.

    • @solandri69
      @solandri69 3 місяці тому +39

      @@peka2478 Yeah, that's what impressed me. It's like a car mechanic being able to tell you the differences in all the regular car models. Because he's taken the time to test drive every one of them in his own free time.

    • @Elle0704
      @Elle0704 3 місяці тому +14

      100% agree, wicked cool. …but you know, if I were tied up in the trunk of a car and given a spicy chicken sandwich by my kidnappers, I’d be able to tell if it was ChicFilA or Wendy’s.

  • @jamesdakrn
    @jamesdakrn 2 місяці тому +1443

    I love how they highlight all the subtle differences between some of the Chinese, Korean and Japanese styles of different types of dumplings and show appreciation for them

    • @kathyschreiber9947
      @kathyschreiber9947 2 місяці тому +2

      Where does one find these wondrous Twin Marquis dumplings? Please tell me!

    • @jamesdakrn
      @jamesdakrn 2 місяці тому +4

      @@kathyschreiber9947 No idea, that seems like a Chinese brand, maybe your local 99 Ranch?

    • @mw7405
      @mw7405 Місяць тому

      Fascinating!

    • @goodriddance.
      @goodriddance. Місяць тому

      ​@@jamesdakrn 99 ranch is the place of my dreams they have so many durian flavored things 🥰

    • @explorerofunknownworlddept6232
      @explorerofunknownworlddept6232 22 дні тому

      ​@@kathyschreiber9947it's called ”真味” in Chinese brand. Go to your local Asian especially Chinese supermarket, u will definitely find it.

  • @boogeybaby12
    @boogeybaby12 2 місяці тому +880

    As a Korean American working mom who feeds her kids lots of frozen dumplings my do tos are Twin Marquise, Bibigo, Trader Joe’s. The exact ones chosen by these chefs.

    • @azured
      @azured 2 місяці тому +49

      i felt SO validated when they chose the same brands as my go-tos hahaha

    • @6468May
      @6468May 2 місяці тому +9

      Where do you get Twin Marquis?

    • @tweewin
      @tweewin Місяць тому

      ​@6468May Kroger has Twin Marquis. I'm sure its affiliated sister stores will carry them as well.

    • @TPM188
      @TPM188 Місяць тому +1

      thats crazy.

    • @InternationalDurian
      @InternationalDurian 22 дні тому

      As someone who cooks for myself mostly, I just usually go for the TJ ones cuz those are the cheapest I can find w/ decent quality lol.

  • @Mandy_30
    @Mandy_30 3 місяці тому +1764

    I love the fact there's no background music while they're talking and explaining everything, makes is 10x more appreciating and much clearer yet engaging 😊

    • @Meeminator603
      @Meeminator603 3 місяці тому +3

      yeah there is

    • @carolwiese6825
      @carolwiese6825 2 місяці тому +1

      We can listen and pay respect to experts for a change.

    • @yotaruvegeta
      @yotaruvegeta 2 місяці тому +5

      It also makes auto subtitles easier

  • @toofast4uwhen
    @toofast4uwhen 3 місяці тому +2958

    Wow, these 3 chefs really know their dumplings. They even nailed the brands.

    • @jz4057
      @jz4057 3 місяці тому +67

      Not only that, they basically gave the same ratings for every different brand 😂

    • @kadeemsucks1919
      @kadeemsucks1919 2 місяці тому +11

      any asian knows their dumplings buddy

    • @pastasoo
      @pastasoo 2 місяці тому +4

      I can probably identify it almost as well as them, I usually have frozen dumplings as a quick meal atleast once a week throughout my life because we always have a few packs of them in the freezer, I've tried all these brands before and some more.

    • @whctjsdlfqhrlfprl
      @whctjsdlfqhrlfprl 2 місяці тому +2

      ikr, unbelievable. much respect to all of them. wow

    • @haruzanfuucha
      @haruzanfuucha 2 місяці тому +2

      ​@@kadeemsucks1919No, it's really more of a Chinese thing.

  • @randyyeung9285
    @randyyeung9285 3 місяці тому +2013

    Jason Wang reaction to the Whole Foods Vegetable Dumpling "Eww, so it's going to be like that..." got me rolling! 🤣

    • @jasonstable
      @jasonstable 3 місяці тому +210

      Listen… I was NOT expecting them
      to do me like that! 🤣✌️ And I love shopping at Whole Foods usually!

    • @sathingupta9443
      @sathingupta9443 3 місяці тому +25

      @@jasonstableHAHAHA thanks for being in the video, loved watching u

    • @charlotte-m5d
      @charlotte-m5d 3 місяці тому +4

      I have heard mostly poor reviews on Whole Foods.

    • @Scentlessgrape
      @Scentlessgrape 2 місяці тому +5

      @@jasonstable If you ever have an interest in reviewing grocery store food like this there's definitely a market for this and I thought you had a great mix of personality, knowledge and humor to really build an audience. Would definitely watch a series of videos like this

  • @plattitude
    @plattitude 3 місяці тому +776

    As a dumpling fiend whose dumpling options are limited, this video was incredibly useful!

  • @johnchang1312
    @johnchang1312 3 місяці тому +288

    These chefs are next level. Their ability to taste, identify, understand and articulate is quite impressive.

    • @MrIrondollfie
      @MrIrondollfie 2 місяці тому +2

      It’s awesome that they can appreciate these products.

  • @hawaiiluvr4evr
    @hawaiiluvr4evr 3 місяці тому +273

    Please bring these three chefs back!!!

  • @zubbymouse1
    @zubbymouse1 3 місяці тому +252

    The Korean, pre-packaged mandu can be fried & then steamed like potstickers but they are ideally meant for Korean style preparation which is usually steaming or boiling in soups. This explains the thinner skin that has a tendency to harden when fried. When freshly handmade, the dough is rolled to the thickness desired for the style of preparation it will be used in.

    • @닥터콩
      @닥터콩 2 місяці тому +20

      In addition, Koreans like thick crunchy hard layer of Mandu skin. We are well trained eaters frankly speaking.

    • @trevorkentopp4281
      @trevorkentopp4281 2 місяці тому +5

      I love to put these or the mini ones (both bibigo) in my samyang ramens for a quick meal!

    • @노원-f3k
      @노원-f3k Місяць тому +2

      @@닥터콩 난 물만두 좋아하는뎅 ..

    • @khlee3238
      @khlee3238 Місяць тому +2

      ​@@닥터콩 ??? 요즘 한국에선 매우 얇은 만두피가 인기에요.
      각 회사마다 얇은 피 만두를 경쟁적으로 출시하고 있어요.

  • @ShieldMaidenGaming
    @ShieldMaidenGaming 3 місяці тому +655

    Bibigo are my personal favorites. I really enjoy their mini "wonton" dumplings, but definitely trying the mandu next grocery trip!

    • @charstar386
      @charstar386 3 місяці тому +55

      Bibigo is the best!

    • @dianejacobs7523
      @dianejacobs7523 3 місяці тому +30

      I only use this brand. Add chicken broth, green onions and bock choy. Great quick soup

    • @lindsayder
      @lindsayder 3 місяці тому +10

      They go on sale every once in awhile at Costco

    • @etatauri
      @etatauri 2 місяці тому +14

      Same here. I did try a couple other Chinese brands at my store only because they were half the price of Bibigo, but I guess you get what you pay for. Love to throw a couple in with my Shin ramen! I will definitely look out for the Twin Marquis brand though, I've never seen it before.

    • @Trixenity
      @Trixenity 2 місяці тому +9

      I recommend the bulgogi ones! those are absolutely delicious

  • @Pango5697
    @Pango5697 3 місяці тому +294

    Bibigo Mandu. I eat that all the time, but steam it. 1:1 soy sauce, vinegar and sprinkle it with black pepper to dip!

    • @charlotte2579
      @charlotte2579 2 місяці тому +24

      Soy source vinegar sugar and a little red-pepper powder = This receipt is the traditional Korean Mandu source.

    • @usersknxcjdkzm
      @usersknxcjdkzm 2 місяці тому +1

      Yeah steaming is the way to go with korean mandu

    • @theonlysin
      @theonlysin Місяць тому +1

      Soy sauce, vinegar, and my mom homemade TeoChew chili oil. Best dipping sauce for dumplings.

    • @explorerofunknownworlddept6232
      @explorerofunknownworlddept6232 22 дні тому

      ​@theonlysin 你是潮州人嗎?😊😅

  • @RidaB33
    @RidaB33 3 місяці тому +895

    Makes me proud to have 2 Costco bags of the Bibigo Mandu in my freezer 😂

    • @StarlaBizarre
      @StarlaBizarre 3 місяці тому +44

      The Mandu ones are INCREDIBLE ❤❤

    • @CinemaSteve
      @CinemaSteve 3 місяці тому +45

      Same especially as a Korean I’m like please like the Bibigo ones because I love them lol

    • @rigor_ii-i
      @rigor_ii-i 3 місяці тому +3

      What flavor do you get?

    • @Sakja
      @Sakja 3 місяці тому +9

      I love Mandu dumplings.

    • @juliesuh4363
      @juliesuh4363 3 місяці тому +11

      Bingo mandoos are my favorite by far.

  • @damson2809
    @damson2809 3 місяці тому +256

    It's insane how they're truly experts at their field and they are very articulate. I find them very entertaining. Will definitely look for those brands the next time i hit the freezer section

  • @daniellarue1673
    @daniellarue1673 18 днів тому +14

    Appreciate how they were very realistic and not snooty with pretty much any of these
    I’ve been watching too many Italians reacting to food, nice change of pace

    • @tauriusmagnamus3281
      @tauriusmagnamus3281 12 днів тому

      Yes. I see too many specialists go on about, "this isn't how we do it" snobbery. Just facts, expectations due to known cooking styles, and science of cooking.

  • @xoxofashiongirl
    @xoxofashiongirl 3 місяці тому +233

    Would love to see more videos of these three chefs. They were very knowledge by tasting the dumplings before even reading the packaging. I’m amazed !

  • @kcvinwehoLA
    @kcvinwehoLA 3 місяці тому +273

    I hope to see all three of these chefs again!

  • @EmbraceTheK-Pop
    @EmbraceTheK-Pop 3 місяці тому +938

    16:21 THE ANEMIC DUMPLING LMAOOOOOOOO

    • @sifi699
      @sifi699 3 місяці тому +20

      As anemic as those of us with Celiac. 😂

    • @jordanvaldez3470
      @jordanvaldez3470 2 місяці тому +2

      LITERALLY SAME HAHHAHAA

    • @kagrimreaper
      @kagrimreaper Місяць тому +2

      I WAS CRYING shes so funny

    • @msjessicaglez
      @msjessicaglez Місяць тому +1

      One of the best lines!

    • @aisha02a
      @aisha02a 16 днів тому

      that was so funny lmao

  • @Becausing
    @Becausing 3 місяці тому +341

    I wish they included the rectangular Bibigo dumplings! To me they are THE best frozen dumplings out there.

    • @lorenheinbach7917
      @lorenheinbach7917 3 місяці тому +12

      yesss love those

    • @derfman
      @derfman 3 місяці тому +45

      yes! my fav frozen dumpings. Bibigo is like "you know these are mass produced by machines anyway, we're just gonna make some rectangles instead of pretty crescents." makes them easier to pan fry too!

    • @Globalian001
      @Globalian001 3 місяці тому +25

      I tried most of them but, bibigo pork and vege is the champ.

    • @TheGreatestJuJu
      @TheGreatestJuJu 3 місяці тому +24

      The chicken Bulgogi by Bibigo are my fav by far… recommend

    • @김규리-r6x
      @김규리-r6x 3 місяці тому +39

      ​​@@derfman Uhh, just saying but those rectangular shaped mandu are called 전병jeonbyeong which is a traditional type of Korean mandu. So it's not that much about the machine but actually are about tradition😅

  • @Say_Tin
    @Say_Tin 3 місяці тому +897

    The way Chef Wang loudly said "365, how about zero!" made me laugh 😂

    • @jasonstable
      @jasonstable 3 місяці тому +33

      I was so shocked… I usually love WF stuff! 😭❤️

    • @Airdrifting
      @Airdrifting 3 місяці тому +15

      @@jasonstable Yeah but veggie dumplings with straight no flavor flour dough is like putting pasta on a pizza.

  • @tamatoa8261
    @tamatoa8261 3 місяці тому +198

    These chefs sure know their Asian dumplings. My go to, Bibigo pork mandu. Plump and flavorful. I eat half a bag at a time.

  • @TC-kw4xu
    @TC-kw4xu 3 місяці тому +284

    these chefs really dont play with their dumplings🤣 they would roast so hard if its slightly unacceptable and i love them for it

  • @lauraniguidula
    @lauraniguidula 3 місяці тому +92

    gosh they know their stuff. i love all three of these chefs. please bring them back!

  • @eggiesammich
    @eggiesammich 3 місяці тому +42

    I was super skeptical of Bibigo when it came out, given that they were heavily advertised in a K-Drama, but have been very impressed with their mandu and so glad we can get them in the US! They are the only dumplings my Korean hubby wants me to buy, and we've tried about half of these.

  • @hhy3202
    @hhy3202 3 місяці тому +116

    As Korean, 11:04 that crispy edge is the reason you eat mandu!!!!!

    • @lemonTbalCya
      @lemonTbalCya 2 місяці тому +4

      사람에 따라 딱딱하게 느껴질 수는 있을 것 같아요 ㅋㅋㅋ

    • @new-wave0
      @new-wave0 2 місяці тому +1

      딱딱하긴 해요 ㅋㅋㅋ

    • @iCaretoomuchh
      @iCaretoomuchh Місяць тому

      For real for real.. I was like, throw it away like pizza crust!? Oh nuh uh~ 👌

  • @jenn0662
    @jenn0662 2 місяці тому +22

    I love how consistent their opinions are, no contradictions.

  • @TulipsToKiss
    @TulipsToKiss 3 місяці тому +111

    LOVED these panelists, more please!

  • @FeiFay_CorgiPaws
    @FeiFay_CorgiPaws 3 місяці тому +61

    These chefs are awesome. So refreshing to see content like this, where experts give such clear descriptions of the food item, and yet, so entertaining! Please make more content like this, and invite the same chefs (or similar ones).

  • @mrjinkorea
    @mrjinkorea 3 місяці тому +76

    🇨🇳 Jiaozi
    🇯🇵 Gyoza
    🇰🇷 Mandu
    🇺🇸 Potsticker
    They're not all the same. Each has different fillings and slightly different textures. My personal favorite is Bibigo. Always delicious.

    • @BubbaBearsFriend
      @BubbaBearsFriend 3 місяці тому +19

      Jiaozi is only boiled. 'Guotie' is the boiled and pan fried version that literally translates to Pot Sticker and is what gyoza is based on. They even said so in the video.

    • @oldandcrankyman
      @oldandcrankyman 2 місяці тому +6

      A couple of corrections:
      🇨🇳+🇹🇼 Jiaozi
      🇨🇳+🇹🇼 Potstickers

    • @mrjinkorea
      @mrjinkorea 2 місяці тому +3

      @@oldandcrankyman I stand corrected then. Thanks! 👍

    • @dhmz777
      @dhmz777 16 днів тому +1

      Taiwan is not a country​@@oldandcrankyman

  • @wytefoxx
    @wytefoxx 3 місяці тому +43

    Finally, someone teaching the proper way of eating soup dumpling by Chef Chris. Not the break the skin and pour the soup out. It defeats the whole purpose of having the soup in the dumpling.

  • @P7ejfjr
    @P7ejfjr 3 місяці тому +64

    Bibigo is always best

  • @phemyda94
    @phemyda94 3 місяці тому +73

    Chef Cheung has such a great New York "chef" voice. I trust him 😂

  • @toregenekhatun480
    @toregenekhatun480 3 місяці тому +72

    That was great and would love to see their take on more frozen food options.

  • @AndreiTosh
    @AndreiTosh 3 місяці тому +106

    Ok, maybe as a chef you can recognise if it's chinese, japanese or korean, but even identifying the brand, now THAT's crazy

    • @Aandi_pants
      @Aandi_pants 2 місяці тому

      When the one guy knew that it was gluten-free just by looking at it, crazy

  • @bobby350z
    @bobby350z 3 місяці тому +36

    Wow, the three brands I like Twin Marquis, Bibigo and TJ's. Excellent video. Loved the knowledge of the chefs.

  • @chineebizkit
    @chineebizkit 2 місяці тому +15

    probably one of the best detailed reviews by 3 experienced and knowledgeable chefs. excellent video!

  • @be4107
    @be4107 2 місяці тому +30

    I am a dumpling addict. At any time, there are at least three brands of dumplings in my freezer. I eat them almost daily but I’m not able to identify the ingredients as accurately as these 3 chefs. Amazing how they can describe in detail what they detect in all the dumplings sampled! Bibigo is always a reliable brand to buy and I’ve been enjoying their “soup dumplings” since they first appeared at market a few years ago. And yes 365 is not a brand of dumpling you’d want to buy more than the first try. I think my own homemade dumplings can rate better than a few of the samples! But I can’t wait till I try Trader Joe’s.

  • @몬레
    @몬레 3 місяці тому +79

    Bibigo.

  • @lillycamp8892
    @lillycamp8892 3 місяці тому +46

    wow jason! one of my favorite masterchef contestants! what a treat! This is my favorite epicurious show! Please keep making these

  • @jaceyc9418
    @jaceyc9418 3 місяці тому +5

    I love how they can almost immediately identify if it's Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or AMERICAN, even though they are just frozen food.
    Truly professional, unlike some arrogant UA-cam chefs.

  • @weiyu2111
    @weiyu2111 2 місяці тому +9

    this is actually one of the most enjoyable food-related videos i’ve watched in a while! these chefs are so knowledgeable and it definitely shows 🙇‍♀️

  • @dm647
    @dm647 3 місяці тому +60

    So great seeing Chef Jason, loved him on Masterchef

    • @jasonstable
      @jasonstable 3 місяці тому +27

      Too kind!! Thank youuuuu! ☺️🙏❤️ Happy to share more food knowledge with everybody! 🤩

  • @simpleperspectives3
    @simpleperspectives3 27 днів тому +3

    18:26 “whoever made the filling for these dumplings should….probably…..find…..another…..job…” 😂😂😂

  • @joseapar
    @joseapar 2 місяці тому +6

    This was far and away the best of this style of video i've ever seen. These chef's have an impressive breath of knowledge and i hope they do more taste test and continue to share their knowledge with us.

  • @JTLee22
    @JTLee22 3 місяці тому +122

    Wei-chuan not being anywhere in here is a crime

    • @trekon2023
      @trekon2023 3 місяці тому

      Only one Chinese ethnicity brand is the crime. There are so many more. Kimbo, Synear, etc.

    • @paprika7577
      @paprika7577 3 місяці тому +8

      Was thinking the same thing

    • @trekon2023
      @trekon2023 3 місяці тому +8

      @@JTLee22 No one spends time filming this stuff for fun unless they are kids. This channel is likely being paid by these dumpling manufacturers to be involved in this review.

    • @lzasnw
      @lzasnw 3 місяці тому +15

      The way people be hyping up Bibigo in the comments speaks exactly to what type of video this is…

    • @heidileung8003
      @heidileung8003 2 місяці тому +5

      Thank you! I was thinking the same thing. My mom worked there for most of her career so I grew up to Wei Chuan products.

  • @bluestivy9975
    @bluestivy9975 3 місяці тому +27

    I enjoyed watching these three so much. Very knowledgeable at their craft

  • @userAKANECHI
    @userAKANECHI 3 місяці тому +71

    Now I'm craving dumplings

    • @Magpie-1111
      @Magpie-1111 3 місяці тому +1

      Me too!!

    • @4saken404
      @4saken404 3 місяці тому +3

      Me too and coincidentally I actually have some frozen dumplings in my freezer! But this makes me want to buy a second brand and then try them side by side so I can have my own dumpling wars! And then I keep at it until one dumpling brand emerges victorious!

  • @missxmeee
    @missxmeee 3 місяці тому +59

    Omg. The crispy crust is THE BEST PART of mandu. I used to eat only the crust and my mom would get so upset loool

  • @centurion_
    @centurion_ 2 місяці тому +7

    i don't live anywhere that has access to these brands, but i love watching these videos! the chefs' knowledge and guesses are amazing!

    • @tweewin
      @tweewin Місяць тому

      If you have a Whole Foods nearby, they carry some of these brands and Amazon groceries can be delivered to your place (they're under the same owner now).

  • @tonysurface1
    @tonysurface1 3 місяці тому +26

    I love these videos. The chefs really know their stuff and I get new brands to try. Thanks.

  • @kiwan5425
    @kiwan5425 3 місяці тому +108

    I love Bibigo Bulgogi ❤

    • @sgtmcc6
      @sgtmcc6 3 місяці тому

      Too greasy.

    • @pakhyun3777
      @pakhyun3777 3 місяці тому +20

      BEST! Koreans are all about no funky ingredients, high quality products.

    • @he4rt5
      @he4rt5 2 місяці тому

      ​@pakhyun3777 what are "funky ingredients"?

    • @ZenithalPoint
      @ZenithalPoint 2 місяці тому +1

      @@he4rt5 I suppose it refers to 'undesirable/not for human consumption/debatable' materials that sometimes make their way into, often, Chinese products.
      Although Chinese products are indeed more prone to such incidents than Japanese or Koreans, I believe most major companies are well up to standard nowadays.

    • @cj35256
      @cj35256 2 місяці тому +4

      THE BEST, especially with spicy sauce.

  • @the.jamie.turner
    @the.jamie.turner 3 місяці тому +83

    For those who have to do GF: It’s not a conventional method, but throw Feel Good’s potstickers in an oven/toaster oven for 15-18 minutes at 375. They have this as an alternative on their website, and the texture and browning are way better. No mush.

    • @daulahiftitah6461
      @daulahiftitah6461 3 місяці тому +1

      GF dumpling skin is a little bit like hargow, no?

    • @stanvanillo9831
      @stanvanillo9831 3 місяці тому

      @@daulahiftitah6461 at least looks similar

    • @daulahiftitah6461
      @daulahiftitah6461 3 місяці тому +1

      @@stanvanillo9831 because as far as I know, hargow skin isn't made with wheat flour, in which made it tricky to use due to the absence of gluten that's usually common in other types of dumplings (like jiaozi, potstickers, mandu, and xiaolongbao)

    • @the.jamie.turner
      @the.jamie.turner 3 місяці тому

      @@daulahiftitah6461 I’ve never tried that so I can’t say, but visually it seems similar? At least the way they prepared it for this video - the oven method makes the skin chewier and less prone to dissolving.

    • @brianng8350
      @brianng8350 3 місяці тому

      So, this is substituting for pan fry? Never heard of using oven...

  • @YKDDS91
    @YKDDS91 3 місяці тому +39

    I love BIBIGO mandus! They are very high quality and also are made by CJ, a trustworthy Korean food company.

    • @lzasnw
      @lzasnw 3 місяці тому +2

      so none of the other companies are trustworthy?

    • @iuchoi
      @iuchoi 2 місяці тому +5

      I can accept high quality, I would not accept 'trustworthy' to label CJ. One of the worst employee managing company in Korea.

  • @solimfoster9001
    @solimfoster9001 3 місяці тому +38

    Bibigo's pork and vegetable dumpling is my favorite. All of my friends who tried it said that it's the best they ever had.

    • @lzasnw
      @lzasnw 3 місяці тому +2

      The best Korean maybe…

    • @wanyelandy8847
      @wanyelandy8847 21 день тому

      try twin much better unlike frozen

  • @redcrest5
    @redcrest5 3 місяці тому +14

    I love these vids! Will have to go try the Twin Marquis dumplings now. I was already a big fan of the Bibigo mandu-the difference in flavor between that and other frozen dumplings I’d been eating was incredibly noticeable the first time I tried them and I’ve been a fan since!

  • @MrPepelongstockings
    @MrPepelongstockings 3 місяці тому +85

    Bibigo is fantastic. This is not the best of the 3 recommended preparations. Fry for color, and quickly switch to a steam finish. If you pan fry it sticks like crazy and breaks open, and never has enough moisture for the ample exterior.
    Pork and vegetable is the goat. Add a decent Thai sweet chili sauce & soy sauce 3:1 mixture... GAWD DARN

    • @Arugula100
      @Arugula100 3 місяці тому

      Palm oil added to these packages are a concern.

    • @DizzyBusy
      @DizzyBusy 3 місяці тому +2

      ​@@Arugula100Honest question, are your worries about palm oil due to the environmental costs, for health reasons, or concerns about workers' rights?

  • @Zombie_Bun
    @Zombie_Bun 3 місяці тому +12

    Really liked this chef lineup. Hope to see them more in the future.

  • @txpepper
    @txpepper 3 місяці тому +9

    Excellent topic. Nicely done. Nice balance of chef personalities. They made a great panel.

  • @stannctorbeasquare
    @stannctorbeasquare Місяць тому +4

    5:30 I love cooking chemistry. It's so cool to know how much science is involved in making food. Also, as a Himalayan girly, I will always prefer momo over any other dumpling.

  • @subin6817
    @subin6817 3 місяці тому +17

    as a korean person, i came in to hear their review of bibigo and i'm glad it passed 😂 i've usually seen the standard bibigo mandu steamed!! but imo air-fried is also great! and microwave mandu got me through long nights at my university library's convenience store haha

  • @GetUnwoke
    @GetUnwoke 21 день тому +1

    Didn't realize how interesting it is listening to chefs analyze their food. Not all chefs, but these chefs in particular were both entertaining and enlightening.

  • @lilitaotao
    @lilitaotao 3 місяці тому +19

    Twin Marquis all the way!! I knew they were IT after tasting the first one. Try the pork and shrimp flavor y’all! You won’t regret it.

  • @KirbyNPenguins
    @KirbyNPenguins 3 місяці тому +33

    21:37 oof, that is a straight insult to pierogis AND Nasoya 😂

  • @luunivaa
    @luunivaa 3 місяці тому +25

    I’m so glad to see an honest review of the MìLà dumplings, I’ve been seeing them on my feed everywhere😭

    • @formerTexan-k5x
      @formerTexan-k5x Місяць тому

      I learned about them when Simu Liu was telling Jimmy Kimmel about when his parents were housesitting for him and accidentally ate his trailmix edibles! So hilarious!!!

  • @omolayooluwadare6932
    @omolayooluwadare6932 3 місяці тому +19

    I'm so glad I have dumplings in my freezer because there's no way I would watch this and not need to eat some 😂😂

  • @Hughjasslol1
    @Hughjasslol1 3 місяці тому +48

    I love this video & agree with their opinions on the ones I’ve tried. Please do this again but with the dumpling brands in Asian grocery stores, not American ones!!

    • @DizzyBusy
      @DizzyBusy 3 місяці тому +8

      That would be a lot. My store has 4 big freezers just for dumplings, four brands of shumai, I don't know how many different types and brands of sui jiao including the Japanese and Korean varieties, half a freezer just for all the baos and mantous....It could be a 2-hour video. Not saying I wouldn't watch it though.

    • @havokhwt
      @havokhwt 2 місяці тому

      It would have to be a multipart series to get through them all

    • @gingeralice3858
      @gingeralice3858 2 місяці тому

      There are an endless variety of bibigo flavors at my local Asian supermarkets. Maybe because CJ foods has a production plant here.

  • @AdemolaLookman-es2rq
    @AdemolaLookman-es2rq 3 місяці тому +19

    BIBIGO is the best

  • @catzlady.8189
    @catzlady.8189 3 місяці тому +9

    I am going out to get the Twin Markquis and Bibigo tomorrow. I will do my own taste tests. I enjoyed this Chefs. Nice Job.

  • @LetsBiiny
    @LetsBiiny 2 місяці тому +6

    These chefs seem so kind and are entertaining!

  • @cdanila314
    @cdanila314 3 місяці тому +4

    I absolutely love these videos. Helps me buy smarter knowing more expensive doesn't mean taste and to look at the ingredients! Please keep these videos coming!

    • @kareny5438
      @kareny5438 2 місяці тому

      Definitely not. It's like those expensive green fair trade chocolates are usually the worst tasting and flavorless.

  • @이름성-o9o
    @이름성-o9o 3 місяці тому +6

    wow not only experties but also how these chefs elaborate is incredible

  • @zhanglei3470
    @zhanglei3470 2 місяці тому +9

    I am a Chinese and dumpling lover, thank you for choosing this topic! I love the chefs’ choices. I have Twin Marquis and Bibigo in my freezer all the time!

  • @erikadogmomanddoc
    @erikadogmomanddoc 2 місяці тому +7

    these 3 chefs were delightful to watch!

  • @HannahTLee
    @HannahTLee 3 місяці тому +7

    Loved this group of chefs! Please bring them back for more reviews

  • @kenandbarbie-b6c
    @kenandbarbie-b6c 2 місяці тому +6

    Wow! These people are pros! Way beyond my ability! Awesome.

  • @andycalimara
    @andycalimara 3 місяці тому +20

    My husband and I LOVE East Wind Snack Shop. Those dumplings are a MEAL.

  • @tlsdml45
    @tlsdml45 3 місяці тому +9

    Bibigo is the best out of all of these, but try only pork and veg.
    I've tried their Galbi flavor and it was too sweet, i couldn't even finish the half of it and and threw it away.

  • @jessicapierce3027
    @jessicapierce3027 22 дні тому +1

    I love when chefs give us the science behind food quality.

  • @andquester
    @andquester 3 місяці тому +25

    That Chris Cheung guy most likely the same guy that showed Anthony Bourdain the 'secret' menus in American-Chinese food restaurant.

  • @raymondrim2102
    @raymondrim2102 2 місяці тому +3

    What a great video. I can listen to these chefs talk about food all day.

  • @msleecube
    @msleecube 2 місяці тому +3

    I thoroughly enjoyed rhe chefs commentaries. Please bring them back for future episodes.

  • @liannangel2004
    @liannangel2004 3 місяці тому +10

    I really enjoyed watching this one. These chefs did a great job at being entertaining while still explaining the food to the viewers.

  • @deliedell
    @deliedell 2 місяці тому +3

    I’m so impressed! They were able to identify what brand!

  • @Johnnygyro
    @Johnnygyro 22 дні тому +3

    Really surprised they didn’t try Ling Ling, since that’s what Costco sells.

  • @Warriordog1011
    @Warriordog1011 3 місяці тому +20

    This is my favorite series currently . Give us more

  • @asmaratjee3698
    @asmaratjee3698 3 місяці тому +20

    I'm so happy they loved the Bibigo mandu! Those are my personal go to's

  • @yunyounglee1
    @yunyounglee1 3 місяці тому +43

    All three Chefs knowledge's on dumplings is sooo amazing. I've learned so much in this video.

  • @jamescarroll1051
    @jamescarroll1051 2 місяці тому +4

    Fantastic commentary with knowledgeable chefs. Really enjoyed this piece!

  • @iamradrob
    @iamradrob 3 місяці тому +22

    These folks are dumpling forensic scientists

  • @himemiya
    @himemiya 3 місяці тому +80

    "365 more like ZERO" 😭😭😭

  • @mollytanner7630
    @mollytanner7630 3 місяці тому +3

    Wow, these chefs know their stuff and I love their humor! Very entertaining and informative at the same time. Would love to see more reviews like this.

  • @screamingmeowth1
    @screamingmeowth1 3 місяці тому +4

    Love these Taste Panels, the chefs really know their stuff.

  • @bty30
    @bty30 3 місяці тому +65

    how could they miss including Ling Ling potstickers, which have been around for so long!!

    • @liush12
      @liush12 3 місяці тому +10

      Interesting - I don't like Lingling because their wrapper is too thick😅

    • @kassadingdong
      @kassadingdong 3 місяці тому +6

      I love Lingling and am so sad it wasn’t here!! 😭

    • @kentvesser9484
      @kentvesser9484 2 місяці тому +1

      Maybe not carried by a grocer near the studio. Though a few of these looks like they may have been bought at a Pan Asian or East Asian market, where I assume you could find your brand even if the local American grocer doesn't carry them.

  • @cardboard2night
    @cardboard2night 2 місяці тому +10

    Wow, these chefs actually know their stuff, like how they immediately knew it was gluten free 😮

  • @xinnizhang5088
    @xinnizhang5088 3 місяці тому +4

    As a Chinese , I love the way they commented on each brand, helpful to us too. 👍

  • @Igneshto
    @Igneshto Місяць тому +2

    This was great!
    Bring these 3 again please!

  • @MsRitax0x
    @MsRitax0x 3 місяці тому +21

    Bibigo for the win!

  • @zeta602
    @zeta602 2 місяці тому +7

    bibigo pork dumplings is best so far for me🎉

  • @awang70207
    @awang70207 3 місяці тому +11

    Love Chef Chris's New York accent.

  • @Desturel
    @Desturel 3 місяці тому +16

    This has to be one of the funniest episodes I've watched.