24 Hours Eating at the GREATEST Chinese Supermarket in NORTH AMERICA!

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    Hey food lovers! In this video, I’m taking you on a 24-hour food adventure at the greatest (in my opinion) Chinese supermarket in North America! T&T Supermarket. This place SHOCKED ME with its selection of authentic eats inside the market & the cheap selection of Chinese grocery items.
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  • @elizabethkendrick3209
    @elizabethkendrick3209 20 днів тому +64

    As a Canadian that can rarely get the items Mikey buys I was so thrilled to see him at one of my favourite stores! TnT also ships for really reasonable prices within Canada 😊

  • @zwillyc
    @zwillyc 20 днів тому +29

    In an expensive city like Vancouver, the T&T deli section is a saviour. There are lots of items you can find for under $10 that will fill you up.

  • @Bowling_Dude
    @Bowling_Dude 20 днів тому +140

    culver's does make everything fresh to order. that's why their greeting is "what can we make fresh for you today?"

    • @R.Williams
      @R.Williams 20 днів тому +3

      I literally have a Culver's across the street from me. I ate there twice many years ago when it first opened and was not impressed. Never went back. Maybe it's time to try the fish sandwich there!

    • @Bowling_Dude
      @Bowling_Dude 20 днів тому +6

      @@R.Williams I personally prefer their buffalo tender basket with onion rings.

    • @mistybarquet6141
      @mistybarquet6141 20 днів тому +3

      😒 they are disgusting, and the workers always have an attitude 😒 eat at your own risk

    • @mistybarquet6141
      @mistybarquet6141 20 днів тому +2

      ​@R.Williams thank you 😊 🙏🏾 their nasty 😐

    • @______4790
      @______4790 20 днів тому +2

      id take a chinese supermarket over culvers any day

  • @chubbybunnygang1205
    @chubbybunnygang1205 16 днів тому +13

    I’m from California and lived briefly in Minnesota with a Culver’s and I’d tell everyone about the fish there being amazing and they thought I was crazy for eating the fish at a burger joint, but it was so good!!! Thank you for the validation 🤣

    • @lovelight1114
      @lovelight1114 15 днів тому

      I’m from Cali and lived briefly in Illinois and loved Culver’s. I heard they stopped serving fried chicken and that was the best!

  • @Sydorrah
    @Sydorrah 15 днів тому +4

    I stayed in Vancouver 2 months for work and I was at T&T and Price Mart weekly 😂. I miss those days

  • @spottypuck
    @spottypuck 20 днів тому +73

    I live in Vancouver and probably take T&T for granted. I realized after watching this how lucky I am. Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @HcutiegirlY
      @HcutiegirlY 19 днів тому +3

      you'll probably have to visit other chinese supermarkets to see how good T&T is. I live in the states and even i was drooling from just seeing the food items in Mike's video. You'll never find such superior supermarket anywhere

    • @AllenMar
      @AllenMar 18 днів тому +5

      @@HcutiegirlYT&T are coming to the USA! Opening markets in the Seattle, WA area, the 1st to open in Bellevue this summer 2024, a 2nd is scheduled in 2025 in Lynnwood, WA.
      We have one nearby In the Metrotown Shopping Centre here in Burnaby👍🏻.

    • @HcutiegirlY
      @HcutiegirlY 18 днів тому

      @@AllenMar that's awesome!

    • @alstonjacobs4934
      @alstonjacobs4934 16 днів тому

      I wonder if this is a Richmond location cause I saw stuff that my local one didn't have last time I went 3 weeks ago

    • @kimash6118
      @kimash6118 11 днів тому

      I live in southern Ohio and have no cool places like this. You are very lucky

  • @StrongFlatWhite
    @StrongFlatWhite 18 днів тому +14

    Why is there a view of Sydney Harbour in this clip?

  • @stephanie67456
    @stephanie67456 14 днів тому +6

    brother always eats just a little bit of the wrapper, lovely

  • @Meredith111
    @Meredith111 17 днів тому +21

    Lolz - why do you have a shot of Sydney harbour in your video at 6min 19secs???!!!

  • @MorpeThemage
    @MorpeThemage 20 днів тому +37

    I watched this video from start to finish, really good stuff man. You have got to go back and try more things from here, everything looked delicious.

  • @xwarped83
    @xwarped83 14 днів тому +2

    T&T is amazing, I wish I could visit Vancouver more often.

  • @jaiceh7061
    @jaiceh7061 14 днів тому +1

    T&T is coming to the US. You should do a video of the US version, after it opens.

  • @redman072980
    @redman072980 20 днів тому +33

    As a long time Mikey Chen subscriber and a Canuck I'm surprised he just discovered T&T considering he's been to Canada numerous times 😂

  • @russmakesstuff
    @russmakesstuff 19 днів тому +3

    Holy crap that crepe with the two crunchy things in the middle looks amazing. Gives me that hungry that can’t be satisfied without the thing that caused it.

  • @angiebby1122
    @angiebby1122 20 днів тому +24

    I LOVE Culver's fish basket & sandwich, it's amazing for fast food 😋❤️😋❤️😋❤️😋

    • @kasie_basie
      @kasie_basie 19 днів тому +1

      i dont know if id call culvers fast food, they make all their food fresh after you order it. usually fast food already has stuff prepared and made before you order

  • @darkprincess1918
    @darkprincess1918 8 днів тому

    That sandwich and market looks amazing 🤤🥰🏵️

  • @Kevinsb1981
    @Kevinsb1981 17 днів тому +6

    But is it umami?

  • @JeffMuhlbach
    @JeffMuhlbach 11 днів тому +1

    I tried the fish sandwich at Culver's today and you were right. It's really good

  • @ellenspn
    @ellenspn 18 днів тому +3

    Dude! Pork loin sandwich at Culver’s is the bomb

  • @kalphoenix13
    @kalphoenix13 16 днів тому +2

    Culvers in Wisconsin is so .much better. I'm sure it's still good where ever, but the closer you get to Sauk City Wisconsin where the original one is, it's just better. Flagship locations.

  • @GameSubster
    @GameSubster 15 днів тому +1

    I was shocked to see T&T lol we take it for granted.

  • @whittkatt
    @whittkatt 18 днів тому

    I’m stranded in southern Alabama! I’m from central Florida, and used to love to go to the huge Asian market in Orlando . Definitely don’t miss the smell, but the bakery!!! And fresh seafood. I miss it so much!

  • @JoeyVelhagen
    @JoeyVelhagen 20 днів тому +3

    There's a T&T in Bellevue, WA with one more set to open in 2025 in Lynwood, WA. Ranch 99 better watch out.

  • @williamhughes3314
    @williamhughes3314 20 днів тому +1

    Do more T&T stuff :). We have one here in ottawa. No matter how many times I go I walk by most of these things and would never know how good they are.

  • @Hollywoodkillz88
    @Hollywoodkillz88 14 днів тому +1

    That was one impressive supermarket wish I had one in NY 😢

  • @alcalderonjr4579
    @alcalderonjr4579 16 днів тому

    Hi Mike so much good food. I hope you enjoy it.👍

  • @DevonaRavenhold
    @DevonaRavenhold 20 днів тому +1

    Have you ever been to 99 ranch market in Plano? There's a section where you can get your Peking duck, hot foods, all kinds of amazing fruits and vegetables and their seafood department is glorious.

  • @wendiegregory4770
    @wendiegregory4770 День тому

    I love T&T.. Go as often as I can get into the city

  • @dbirlhante2006
    @dbirlhante2006 16 днів тому

    It makes me happy when's he's in Canada love it ❤

  • @clocky4209
    @clocky4209 20 днів тому +3

    I enjoy listening you read what's on the box/bags!

  • @spinachpuff9502
    @spinachpuff9502 15 днів тому +3

    And I thought i was the only person that ever ordered a filet o fish 😂

    • @irmaiz133
      @irmaiz133 14 днів тому

      Us pescatarian are like the forgotten middle child for the fast-food industry!!!!? :((

  • @annaphung58
    @annaphung58 18 днів тому

    WOW they need one of these mega markets in the UK and Portugal....😍😍😍

  • @MaskedRiderChris
    @MaskedRiderChris 20 днів тому +1

    We don't have T&T here in TX, but this is making me want to go back to Super H-mart and get some stuff for the freezer and pantry, now...

  • @irena-talita
    @irena-talita 20 днів тому

    Delicious food I love this ❤❤❤

  • @amberponton6693
    @amberponton6693 18 днів тому +1

    Hey, if you end up in or by Charlotte, the Super G Mart in south Charlotte just opened their international food court

  • @kimsmith6666
    @kimsmith6666 20 днів тому +35

    T&T is just heaven!!

    • @Elurin
      @Elurin 20 днів тому +5

      But not all T&Ts are created equal. The one on 104 St in Surrey is the one that I usually go to as it is within walking distance from my house, it's not bad. The one in Surrey Central is better and bigger, and the new one in Langley is better than both. But from what I can see, the one that Mikey went to in Vancouver, blows them all out of the water!

    • @ericamayesguerra3796
      @ericamayesguerra3796 18 днів тому +1

      What if I take a sot every time he says umami, will I get drunk?😂

  • @Hippolyta.
    @Hippolyta. 19 днів тому +1

    The bakery section always sells out so early at my local T&T! And I love getting their ready to go food. However, T&T is owned by the Loblaws corporation who make record profit by price gouging Canadians :') so I prefer to shop at the independent Asian grocers 👍

  • @MaddoxLe-jm7wr
    @MaddoxLe-jm7wr 20 днів тому +11

    This is actually such a good video I’m from Vancouver and love seeing you check out my city’s eats

  • @rossxjohnson
    @rossxjohnson 20 днів тому +9

    That's Sydney Australia in the timelapse. 🤣

    • @RSkies
      @RSkies 20 днів тому

      Its the Vancouver waterfont market.

    • @fredrixslice
      @fredrixslice 19 днів тому +3

      @@RSkies100% Sydney

    • @captainpesmo
      @captainpesmo 19 днів тому +3

      @@RSkies At around 6:16? Definitely Sydney Harbour, complete with Blues Point Tower.

    • @RSkies
      @RSkies 17 днів тому +1

      ​@@captainpesmomy mistake then! Thought it looked like the Van market. Also not surprised Mike would make an error like that sadly

    • @RSkies
      @RSkies 17 днів тому +1

      ​@@fredrixslicemy error, thought it looked like the Vancouver market by the waterfront 😅

  • @Robert-uq5ew
    @Robert-uq5ew 20 днів тому +1

    I had culvers yesterday. I guess I have to try the fish.

  • @FrancisSiuChock
    @FrancisSiuChock 20 днів тому +26

    Welcome to Canada Mikey! T&T is our Country's largest ethnic grocery store which is owned by our largest Grocery Retail conglomerate Loblaw. We are fortunate in Canada and especially Toronto to have many large Chinese groceries as good or even better than T&T. Mikey, next time you come to Toronto I'll take you around for a tour 😀

  • @alexandermulder651
    @alexandermulder651 19 днів тому +1

    Would highly recommend visiting Le Tub in Hollywood, FL for a delicious burger. If not for the channel, then just for yourself

  • @namelessseeker
    @namelessseeker 20 днів тому +21

    Thank you Mike for making these great videos always. Been many years of tradition of watching your videos while i/we eat, couldn't ask for a better accompaniment.

  • @hyang9195
    @hyang9195 18 днів тому +1

    You have to get the Culver's walleye sandwich when it's out.

  • @PONTIANGOD
    @PONTIANGOD 10 днів тому

    Drosato Central Macedonia Checking In, It Was Excellent Seeing You And Talking With You.

  • @chrisbahl8854
    @chrisbahl8854 20 днів тому +7

    Culver’s legit makes fresh to order. Midwest baby!

  • @Dragonstar13
    @Dragonstar13 7 днів тому

    It's surprising to hear of something being way cheaper than American markets. But yeah I love the Asian supermarkets here. TnT, Foody world, Supermarket 2000, Pricesmart, H-Mart, and the local farm markets.

  • @Nini3666
    @Nini3666 18 днів тому

    Have a T&T near my workplace will have to drop in one day.

  • @user-pq3lw8pe6z
    @user-pq3lw8pe6z 17 днів тому +1

    Yum!! Ooorah!!

  • @danielsantiagourtado3430
    @danielsantiagourtado3430 20 днів тому +3

    Thanks For this! Love your content as always ❤❤❤❤

  • @gracielapalacios8029
    @gracielapalacios8029 20 днів тому +2

    Wow Mike i really love to Watch you eat your honest review👍

  • @JAF30
    @JAF30 20 днів тому

    Aww, I wanted him to try the Pub burger from Culvers.. I had one the other night and it was pretty good, not the best but enough I wanted another one.

  • @jadehom8067
    @jadehom8067 20 днів тому +4

    Great video 👍...I would go broke going through there 😂😂😂...never seen any chinese markets here that sold all those different selections of food before 👍...til we eat again...stay safe and be well 😊❤

  • @josephdiao8149
    @josephdiao8149 19 днів тому

    It’s hilarious how i thought when you were filming Culver’s that there was not gonna be any Chinese supermarket in North America greater than T&Ts i have here in Toronto

  • @wiboxermom7829
    @wiboxermom7829 20 днів тому

    Culver's ROCKS!!

  • @UpAndAtEmAddie
    @UpAndAtEmAddie 20 днів тому

    I don’t really care for Culver’s burgers, so I’ll definitely try the fish sandwich next time.

  • @MarcieFoster
    @MarcieFoster 20 днів тому

    T&t is pretty awesome lol they're all over Canada

  • @billlychadwell5639
    @billlychadwell5639 20 днів тому +2

    Popeyes has the best fish sandwich for fast food

    • @irmaiz133
      @irmaiz133 14 днів тому

      Thanks for letting me know. I have had them. Are they better than Culver’s?

  • @VinhNguyenQuang258
    @VinhNguyenQuang258 20 днів тому +4

    You're always my go to person to watch while eating something ❤

  • @marcellus9265
    @marcellus9265 20 днів тому +5

    Lovely as usual ❤

  • @HeadlessChickenTO
    @HeadlessChickenTO 20 днів тому

    Hey Mikey, if ever you come back to Toronto, there are a lot of ethnic supermarkets aside from Chinese that'll give you a very similar experience from the Mediterranean to Philippines...and yes, tons of Chinese supermarkets. I regular Bestco being it's the closest for me. Sometimes FoodyWorld. But the newly opened Asia Foodmart is slowly winning me over.

  • @bryanlonger8646
    @bryanlonger8646 15 днів тому +1

    I was hoping to see the duck mike

  • @SweetCupcake788
    @SweetCupcake788 20 днів тому +2

    Mike you have been to so many countries in the world and trying out different cuisine and I have realized you have never showed us mainland china:) Are you planning any time soon to go to China and show us different cusines from different regions ?^^ I would love to get a China series!

    • @danleeca
      @danleeca 20 днів тому

      Probably wants to be careful in China ... Not a safe place to visit as a non Chinese citizen.

    • @zekefister8294
      @zekefister8294 20 днів тому +5

      Isn't he persona non grata in mainland China?!

    • @toolbaggers
      @toolbaggers 19 днів тому +7

      He would get sent to a re-education camp due to his religion.

    • @Mwoods2272
      @Mwoods2272 16 днів тому

      Probably can't get his Visa approved.

  • @evoltnvii
    @evoltnvii 20 днів тому

    During lent culvers has walleye for the fish it's 3x better than the cod and the cod is really good.

  • @awesomeadamfrom2099
    @awesomeadamfrom2099 20 днів тому +5

    Awesome job Mikey with the food vlog drop a like for you

  • @angelagasparithompson3995
    @angelagasparithompson3995 14 днів тому

    You make me want to eat more!!

  • @tesstinger7475
    @tesstinger7475 18 днів тому +1

    I wish we had that in Britain.

  • @nedenedeegee
    @nedenedeegee 20 днів тому +1

    Ayeeeee I’m glad you like T&T! I go to that one often it’s the best! And yes those dumplings are my go to

  • @kathrynpeliska7753
    @kathrynpeliska7753 19 днів тому

    Hey, love your videos. Just wondering if you've thought of checking out the semi new asia mall in eden Prarie Minnesota. Just wondering how they stack up to someone with a more refined palate than mine.

  • @brittanycunningham5623
    @brittanycunningham5623 20 днів тому +8

    I am never this early! 😂❤ Perfect to watch while eating lunch. This makes me want to cook all the food!

  • @IzonMe1
    @IzonMe1 20 днів тому

    Mike you forgot to link your recipe for the noodles in the description! I hope you see this and edit it in. Thanks!!

  • @Emerald-ym9rh
    @Emerald-ym9rh 20 днів тому +13

    So excited we are getting a T&T in Bellevue, WA sometime this year!!!! First one in the U.S.

  • @CarlGorn
    @CarlGorn 17 днів тому

    I honestly thought you were going to be in northern St. Paul, Minnesota. Tremendous Asian supermarkets there.

  • @Karin5461
    @Karin5461 20 днів тому +5

    T&T Supermarket is my go to still even though they are of Loblaws now

    • @RSkies
      @RSkies 20 днів тому +2

      IA, Galen Weston (the owner of Loblaw) sucks.

  • @tinazatse7008
    @tinazatse7008 20 днів тому +1

    Oh why, oh why... can't there be a T&T in Albany, NY.
    On a side note.... I'm with you.... filet o fish must be hot and freshly made! Otherwise it's only good as a paperweight.

  • @masteryung8203
    @masteryung8203 19 днів тому +1

    Super attractive, lol cheese burger?

  • @ChinaDollTravels
    @ChinaDollTravels 20 днів тому +8

    I love filet of fish when it’s fresh and crispy too

  • @redcherryvodka9394
    @redcherryvodka9394 18 днів тому +1

    Video starts at 2:30

  • @stana2z
    @stana2z 19 днів тому

    Mike, How do you prevent the soup dumplings from sticking to the paper when you steam them? I always follow the directions, got the steamer and papers from recommended Chinese grocery, yet about 3 out of 6 stick and tear when removing from the basket. Happens when at restaurants too…

  • @parkedawn
    @parkedawn 20 днів тому

    I'm envious of the Chinese grocery store! The selection has me drooling.

  • @ashleemae9681
    @ashleemae9681 19 днів тому

    Ironically when you were eating the mango, I was eating a fruit cop from Cir K here in the states and it was bad just like how you described your mango. 😢

  • @nelsonhu3926
    @nelsonhu3926 14 днів тому +1

    Should have boiled the dumplings in chicken stock

  • @prushaglli9026
    @prushaglli9026 19 днів тому

    what i have found out that ilove latiao the spicy snacks i need those. but in norway we dont have it so sad.

  • @martykitson3442
    @martykitson3442 20 днів тому

    except for the gyoza it all outside my experience but i hope to try it all some day

    • @toolbaggers
      @toolbaggers 19 днів тому

      Gyoza is Japanese. He had Chinese dumplings. So everything was outside your experience.

  • @cee_el
    @cee_el 20 днів тому +1

    Okay now this supermarket looks freaking amazing

  • @Gon_1987
    @Gon_1987 20 днів тому +1

    Attendance check ✅

  • @TheSpiritBeaver
    @TheSpiritBeaver 20 днів тому +1

    T&T Market is my favorite reason to go to Vancouver whenever I'm in town.

  • @tokiyasblossom
    @tokiyasblossom 7 днів тому

    I wish my city had this tbh

  • @yelling3874
    @yelling3874 19 днів тому

    Huh. Never knew they had Culver's in Florida. It kind of feels wrong lol

  • @anjakloch6330
    @anjakloch6330 20 днів тому +3

    What happened to the duck??

  • @taco1326
    @taco1326 17 днів тому

    Can you do a asain store review in florida one day

  • @RH-gz7or
    @RH-gz7or 16 днів тому +1

    Most delicious scenes are when Mikey improvises and makes the best duo combinations like the bao with that spicy oil sauce 🤤. That definitely just needs to be a thing.

  • @harveylin3548
    @harveylin3548 20 днів тому +1

    I thought you live in Dallas? How did you find a place in Vancouver? Is it just an Airbnb?

  • @matthew6579
    @matthew6579 19 днів тому

    He should go to double double in Richmond for some congee

  • @JustinEmlay
    @JustinEmlay 20 днів тому

    I wish these Florida videos existed a few years ago :(

  • @brentlloyd7908
    @brentlloyd7908 18 днів тому

    Have to laugh, as soon as Mike said Vancouver, I thought he must be at T&T

  • @ChoadMaster
    @ChoadMaster 20 днів тому +8

    Is it just me or is every food bloggers go to word is 'umami' these days? Wait till we see the number one baby names.

    • @toolbaggers
      @toolbaggers 19 днів тому

      Shut up Chad or is it Tristan?

  • @BensTunes74
    @BensTunes74 18 днів тому

    Go Mr Jackie.

  • @maceysue2002
    @maceysue2002 18 днів тому

    Anyone know what is the brand of the frying pan he is using?

  • @maggiewong1400
    @maggiewong1400 19 днів тому

    原來你會讀同說中文😄👍🏼