Huge KOREAN FOOD Tour!! 🌶️ SPICY SEAFOOD + Kimchi Noodles in Koreatown, LA!! [Part 1]

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  • @wpl8275
    @wpl8275 2 роки тому +50

    I love this video and I'm looking forward to the second one. I also like the fact that Ying is behind the camera a lot for this. Her videography is spot on.

    • @MarkWiens
      @MarkWiens  2 роки тому +20

      Thank you very much, and couldn't do it without Ying!

  • @ryankelly5524
    @ryankelly5524 Рік тому +31

    Mark Weins literally has the best Job in the world

  • @Johnny2Gats
    @Johnny2Gats 2 роки тому +249

    I love Korean food. When I was in elementary school my best friend was Korean, and after school his grandmother would always make us the best food. Everything from tteokbokki to gimbap 👌

    • @DIYMajoka
      @DIYMajoka 2 роки тому +3

      Happy New Year 2022 To All ua-cam.com/video/9KkT5FFPKqY/v-deo.html

    • @aguilardorantesfridaromina3092
      @aguilardorantesfridaromina3092 2 роки тому +5

      Omg, you was so lucky, I´ve never had an opportunity as that, I hope that some day can eat korean food, I must found a good restaurant in my country. Greetings!

    • @thespear4083
      @thespear4083 Рік тому +1

      Two of my favourite dishes.

  • @ivetter.2443
    @ivetter.2443 2 роки тому +149

    Korea should thank all the Korean Mukbang UA-camrs out there for showing the world their amazing gastronomy. Many of us knew a few dishes for sure, but their cuisine has been a hidden gem for most people, compared to other asian countries'. Their food is delicious, and they deserve the attention they've been receiving these recent years.

    • @nom928
      @nom928 2 роки тому +13

      I'm curious how Korean mukbangers managed to spread their subculture internationally (intentional or not) and I guess it's thanks to video hosting/streaming platforms as well as social media? Besides them though, I think it's also due in part to other aspects of the Korean Wave such as K-dramas and K-pop idol livestreams/variety shows where Korean food is often shown being consumed.

    • @Oneonly746
      @Oneonly746 2 роки тому +15

      @@nom928 honestly mukbang was just a thing in korea. Koreans have a huge food culture and they love eating "together" which is why mukbang just set in so naturally with koreans. They never thought that it was going to gain so much international attention and they didnt really even try to spread it outside korea. This is actually the same for K drama, k pop, k food, etc. As youtube and other streaming services came along people just started noticing "korea" like a whole new trend that popped up out of nowhere, but they've just been there this entire time. All these "K" whatever is just the lifestyle koreans acted on for ages. Even koreans are surprised and overwhelmed by all the attention lol.

    • @bill8by5
      @bill8by5 2 роки тому +3

      Having been to Korea, eating their food first-hand is awesome!! Watching this brings back so many memories.

    • @siiiiiuu7
      @siiiiiuu7 Рік тому +1

      lol no country needs to thank anyone for generations of painstakingly preserving their culture. believe it or not, these places do just fine without recognition from outsiders. but i agree that their food is extremely delicious and they deserve all the attention.

  • @phoeberaymond8781
    @phoeberaymond8781 2 роки тому +8

    As a kitchen person I think it's great when you film the people working hard in the kitchen itself because regardless of where you are the kitchen requires a ton of agility and muscle as well as skill and artistic taste. People need to remember that any time they go to a restaurant

  • @stephcarlofc
    @stephcarlofc 2 роки тому +36

    🇰🇷 food is one another level!! Korean noodles are some of the best!!

  • @InterstateRaziTV
    @InterstateRaziTV 2 роки тому +283

    I love how Mark gets so excited and hyped when he eats food in every video. He makes me hungry all the time.

    • @defwishfx4400
      @defwishfx4400 2 роки тому +10

      Imagine mankind would pay for your living so you can show the world what YOU love.

    • @RockstarEater
      @RockstarEater 2 роки тому

      Me too :)

    • @Channel-wp7vz
      @Channel-wp7vz 2 роки тому

      @@RockstarEater dddr6

    • @ownitg4f588
      @ownitg4f588 2 роки тому

      I doubt he gets That excited when he's during hanky panky. 😂

    • @coraglenn9353
      @coraglenn9353 2 роки тому +1

      @@RockstarEater
      Mark I pray that you and your family had a bless Christmas and i pray you all have bless new year the food is good mark close his eye smile

  • @siiiiiuu7
    @siiiiiuu7 Рік тому +2

    The amount of attention to detail that goes into Korean cuisine... all the layers... all those intricate banchans. Incredible.

  • @GilgameshGDLK
    @GilgameshGDLK 2 роки тому +28

    Mark's metabolism is insane. Props to the food consumption you endure for us to enjoy the foodie series

  • @sarahaugustine4185
    @sarahaugustine4185 2 роки тому +43

    I absolutely adore Korean cuisine and I look forward to part II. Thanks, Mark.

  • @thevoid7389
    @thevoid7389 2 роки тому +455

    I`m a Korean and I traveled a lot of countries, trust me L.A is only place you can get actual Korean level of food outside of Korea. I drove more than 12 hours to eat Korean food from San Francisco few times a year and L.A never disappointed me.

    • @bk10200
      @bk10200 2 роки тому +14

      How about Flushing in Queens?

    • @1richnasty
      @1richnasty 2 роки тому +9

      Han Il Kwan in San Francisco is pretty legit. There kalbi jjim is top notch.

    • @RockstarEater
      @RockstarEater 2 роки тому +5

      Totally agree

    • @DIYMajoka
      @DIYMajoka 2 роки тому

      Happy New Year 2022 To All ua-cam.com/video/9KkT5FFPKqY/v-deo.html

    • @thevoid7389
      @thevoid7389 2 роки тому +2

      @@1richnasty yeah I agree with you on kalbi jjim but I disliked other menus such as kimchi soup :(

  • @GetUnwoke
    @GetUnwoke 2 роки тому +7

    You haven't lived until you've tasted galbi jjim with rice. My favorite Korean dish ever. So delicious.

  • @RH-cl1wn
    @RH-cl1wn 2 роки тому +308

    I love how Mark features local food vloggers. Its like Michael Jordan helping out high school basketball players. He is so generous.

    • @sneer0101
      @sneer0101 2 роки тому +23

      You do realise it benefits him too right? He gets to find all the legit places from someone who lives there

    • @louperonard6581
      @louperonard6581 2 роки тому +25

      @@sneer0101 you do realize that it doesn't matter right?...... imagine living such a over critical life of everyone else...relax my brother...he was just paying him a compliment....

    • @krislv9219
      @krislv9219 2 роки тому +5

      Steve from Rockstar eater is great too! Very hardworking

    • @dunnowy123
      @dunnowy123 2 роки тому +7

      @@sneer0101 you're right. But I watch a lot of food vloggers and no one does it like Mark does

    • @russellmoore3210
      @russellmoore3210 2 роки тому +1

      @@louperonard6581 %‰

  • @jheniferlacerda9232
    @jheniferlacerda9232 2 роки тому +1

    I love Korean ppl and their food they take pride you see how tidy her kitchen is… squeaky clean

  • @yoreally
    @yoreally 2 роки тому +11

    I love K-Town!! So many delicious restaurants to choose from!!!

  • @leomartin1903
    @leomartin1903 2 роки тому +1

    Its a trip, Mark was born when I was 13yrs old. I've travelled to 2 other continents, but MARK HANDLES his CRAFT with the WISDOM of somebody twice his AGE,,,WAY TO GO BRO.

  • @linkuptveastafrica8145
    @linkuptveastafrica8145 2 роки тому +56

    We love you Mark, my entire family literally waits for your episodes on UA-cam ... Always first to watch... Let me know when you planning your next trip to Nairobi.... I will take u around ,😊😊😊😊😊

    • @MarkWiens
      @MarkWiens  2 роки тому +11

      Thank you very much Julian. Can't wait to visit Nairobi again!

    • @RockstarEater
      @RockstarEater 2 роки тому +3

      A great one to wait for!

    • @linkuptveastafrica8145
      @linkuptveastafrica8145 2 роки тому +1

      @@RockstarEater will be a pleasure to have you guys over .... 🥳🥳

  • @kim1868
    @kim1868 2 роки тому +11

    Korea town is on my bucket list! Thanks for sharing all the deliciousness it has to offer!

  • @marsocmaniac6806
    @marsocmaniac6806 2 роки тому +21

    Rockstar Eater deserves the hype so much, been subscriber since pretty much the beginning and I gotta say that he’s pulling a leg in and around LA!

    • @DIYMajoka
      @DIYMajoka 2 роки тому

      Happy New Year 2022 To All ua-cam.com/video/9KkT5FFPKqY/v-deo.html

  • @theaverageguytraveller7253
    @theaverageguytraveller7253 2 роки тому +63

    I live in South Korea and have been trying lots of great food! Should be getting around to making food videos soon. I can confirm the side dishes can be overwhelming lol. Korea has such a great cuisine, I’m lucky to live here!

  • @sharonkim990
    @sharonkim990 2 роки тому +14

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this collab with Rockstar Eater. I appreciate the fact that you enjoy Korean food. One of my favorite series of yours is when you visited Korea. So amazing!!!

  • @ellenangeline
    @ellenangeline 2 роки тому +60

    Currently 29 weeks pregnant and I’m HEAVILY craving for that cod Korean fish from Soban! 🤤😍 Thank you, Mark for sharing this! Korean cuisine is one of my top favs. I’d love to venture out from just eating kbbq, soondubu, kimbap, and bibimbap. 😊

    • @DIYMajoka
      @DIYMajoka 2 роки тому

      Happy New Year 2022 To All ua-cam.com/video/9KkT5FFPKqY/v-deo.html

    • @jdub8151
      @jdub8151 2 роки тому +3

      Since you’re pregnant, you should try their bone broth soups like seollongtang. Rich broth and you can add salt as you go. Very nutritious! Congrats by the way!

  • @With_Me_JAPAN
    @With_Me_JAPAN 2 роки тому +59

    Korean food gives us lots of energy with the appealing red colored dishes! As well as that i love how Koren food is eaten. Many kinds of appetizers, ultimate kimchee, and drink some soju! My stomach is ready for some spicy Koren food!😆🇰🇷💕

    • @jimenamartinez3704
      @jimenamartinez3704 2 роки тому

      In the video the food looked very tasty, I think to know the traditional taste of this kind of food you need to go to a 100% Korean restaurant or for a more complete experience go to visit Korea.

  • @wchang426
    @wchang426 2 роки тому +5

    As a korean, thank you Mark for being cultured and pronouncing things right. Even breaking down the words, you were right. Thanks for the effort bro!!

  • @buyerclub2
    @buyerclub2 2 роки тому +131

    You can tell how honored the restaurant owners feel to be featured in his videos.

    • @CarlosfVilchez
      @CarlosfVilchez 2 роки тому +5

      I feel it! Love it ❤️ so welcoming

    • @jasonlucas2328
      @jasonlucas2328 2 роки тому +8

      Mark is such a nice person. He never says a bad word about any restaurants.

    • @lukesmith981
      @lukesmith981 2 роки тому

      Would’ve been respectful if mark interviewed him about the history.

    • @CarlosfVilchez
      @CarlosfVilchez 2 роки тому

      @@lukesmith981 yea maybe he could’ve, but his videos are already pretty long so that’ll just make them even longer

  • @saybanana
    @saybanana 2 роки тому +11

    I lived 4 years in Korea and tried so many kinds of Kim chi over the years. All so good. So having a huge table of choices makes my mouth water.

  • @jaehongsong4904
    @jaehongsong4904 2 роки тому +4

    I'm back to live in Korea but LA has definitely one of the greatest Korean Food outside of Korea. Some restaurants are actually much better than what you would get in Korea, as they still make their foods the old way. It takes time and dedication to make some of the dishes, and while a lot of restaurants in Korea abandoned it, a lot of restaurants in LA still practices those

  • @seamslatasha3598
    @seamslatasha3598 2 роки тому +35

    Oh god, it’s so difficult to find traditional Korean restos that have this kind of extensive menu these days that still do it well. This place looks effing amazing. Must go.

  • @GDxSuga
    @GDxSuga 2 роки тому +21

    In the Korean home, the shell part of the marinated crab is always saved for the elders. 🥰 Love that you always seek out the most legit and original foods of any culture. None of the fusion stuff that's so trendy. This was as good as your Korea trip videos. Thanks Mark!

  • @jtuck682
    @jtuck682 2 роки тому +5

    Steve and Mark, our appreciation for other cultures is greatly enhanced when we eat their food. You did a wonderful job of spotlighting Korean food! It looked absolutely awesome. They most certainly add to my appreciation of life. 👍

  • @vindya
    @vindya 2 роки тому +3

    Korean people are such beautiful creatures. I love them 💖

  • @NADOYAGANDA
    @NADOYAGANDA 2 роки тому +9

    Kimchi is the center of a food table. When Kimchi tastes good, We Koreans are able to fully enjoy the meal.

  • @CarlosfVilchez
    @CarlosfVilchez 2 роки тому +51

    Omg watching all these amazing Korean food dishes makes me want to drive down to K-town to try it right now!! Thanks for the tips Mark! The foods looks amazing 😋

    • @DIYMajoka
      @DIYMajoka 2 роки тому

      Happy New Year 2022 To All ua-cam.com/video/9KkT5FFPKqY/v-deo.html

    • @moosicandme
      @moosicandme 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/1oEXqrmaCa4/v-deo.html

  • @TheUnlimitedKnowledge
    @TheUnlimitedKnowledge 2 роки тому +4

    I love ur all videos...Since 5 years..and u r so humble and polite..

  • @HyuntaeJoung
    @HyuntaeJoung 2 роки тому +228

    I've never thought about the idea that there are kinds of restaurant in LA, which serves whole bunches of Korean sidedishes and authentic Korean food but I think this is amazing

    • @hisaffliction8thms
      @hisaffliction8thms 2 роки тому +5

      There's places like this in Chicago as well

    • @ll4680
      @ll4680 2 роки тому +28

      @@hisaffliction8thms LA has more Koreans then any other city outside of Korea. Mark will not be visiting Chicago for K-food😂

    • @mateobaysa2055
      @mateobaysa2055 2 роки тому +12

      @@hisaffliction8thms LA is the foodie capital of Murikkka 💯😄

    • @jamesnevius2276
      @jamesnevius2276 2 роки тому +3

      @@mateobaysa2055 no it definitely is not. LA is not known as a food destination really. All its known for is Mexican food. Hell san Francisco is more of a destination than LA. Way better food in San fran. Plus you don't have to deal with the hell hole that is LA. Literally every other major city is better known for food than la lmao. Chicago nyc etc

    • @mateobaysa2055
      @mateobaysa2055 2 роки тому +24

      @@jamesnevius2276 LA County is only known for Mexican food!? GTFOH… 😄
      You forget about the fact that outside Iran, there’s Tehrangeles in Glendale. There’s also a huge population of Cambodians in Long Beach. In Rosemead, you’ll see Viet restaurants pretty much on every corner. Echo Park has tons of Filipino restaurants…. I could keep going and going… but I think you get my point. 😄
      BTW- the Tenderloin neighborhood is somewhat comparable to Skid Row. 💡💯

  • @angelahanley9055
    @angelahanley9055 2 роки тому +2

    Mark is so sweet and respectful , ( Antie) a term of endearment in all cultures , that is so special . The food looked amazing and I'm sure tasted just as amazing from Marks honest reactions ,I could smell the food through my screen just from Marks descriptions , thank you Mark and family for another awesome, fun and inspiring video. God Bless you in the New year and always.

  • @krislv9219
    @krislv9219 2 роки тому +13

    I’m so happy for Steve from Rockstar Eater! What a hard working UA-camr! You deserve all the success this video will provide 😊

  • @kimiahf5019
    @kimiahf5019 2 роки тому +80

    As an Iranian, I really love Korean foods😍😩 they are amazing and tasty. Today I tried Korean-fired chicken for the first time, and I can easily say that it was the most delicious fried chicken I have tried so far. I also tried kimbap and noodles (different noodles), and they tasted sooooo good. The Korean egg roll was also one of my favorite food 😁
    If I have a chance, I want to try more Korean food. Can you recommend me more delicious Korean foods?

    • @라이프이즈투굿
      @라이프이즈투굿 2 роки тому +5

      Try kal-bi (beef rib bbq) my friend.

    • @leemj8974
      @leemj8974 2 роки тому +4

      Soondubu (soft tofu soup), Japchae (stir fried glass noodles), dak galbi (spicy bbq chicken)

    • @MichelleArefi
      @MichelleArefi Рік тому

      as a korean-iranian, family dinners are insanely amazing 🥰

  • @skatingcanuck9837
    @skatingcanuck9837 2 роки тому +6

    Jeffey is right about the soybean noodle soup. It is a nice dish when you need a comfortable and easy to digest dish. I like to eat with some kimchi because of its mild flavour. I love how everything from the noodles to the dumplings are made in house.

    • @bettyparker3476
      @bettyparker3476 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah but poor Jeffrey was constantly ignored by both Steve & Mark. Steve was more rude towards him when they were toasting & when Jeffrey was making a comment. Also Steve only cared about his status with Mark bc of Mark's clout that he completely ignores Jeffrey throughout the video. Poor Jeffrey. He is the one who helps Mark a lot with the best recommendations throughout LA & other great restaurants in US cities. Mark should be grateful. I hate people like Steve. Observed & experienced so many rude opportunists like him in the K community.

    • @bettyparker3476
      @bettyparker3476 2 роки тому +1

      Yes. Jeffrey knows his food & has great at communicating it. I'm glad U picked that up & brought it to our attention.

  • @fessendenful
    @fessendenful 2 роки тому +2

    i love korean food and this exploration did not disappoint. those dumplings!

  • @jenniferf1518
    @jenniferf1518 2 роки тому +7

    I'm impressed Steve was able to keep up with Mark with respect to the eating.

  • @murraystollman7322
    @murraystollman7322 2 роки тому +1

    what a fantastic feast! A wonderful sampling of REAL Korean foods!

  • @virginiajester9929
    @virginiajester9929 2 роки тому +3

    Korean Food !!!! I love it! Thanks Mark!

  • @frankd.5695
    @frankd.5695 2 роки тому +7

    Omg I love Korean food but never seen all these yummy stuff before. Good job chefs

  • @jackieann6588
    @jackieann6588 2 роки тому +12

    😻 Korean Food Is My Ultimate Favorite 😻
    I Absolutely Loved watching the Chef❣️ You can Definitely tell how passionate she is with her masterpieces by the way she prepares and handles every ingredient♥️Beautiful♥️

  • @JenCole2107
    @JenCole2107 2 роки тому +8

    Nice! 👌 It's been awhile since you went to Korea so it's great to see you feasting on the delicious food! Thanks for sharing! Hugs to Ying & Micah, and you.

  • @ShenitaMoore
    @ShenitaMoore 2 роки тому +13

    Awesome! I used to live in Koreatown and am pretty certain that I haven't eaten at half of these amazing spots. Thanks for the tips Mark!

  • @hbrkh
    @hbrkh 2 роки тому +16

    As an Iranian, I really love Korean foods they are amazing and tasty. Today I tried Korean-fired chicken for the first time, and I can easily say that it was the most delicious fried chicken I have tried so far. I also tried kimbap and noodles (different noodles), and they tasted sooooo good. The Korean egg roll was also one of my favorite food

  • @leifaaron2476
    @leifaaron2476 2 роки тому +2

    Looks fabulously delicious Mark , thank you for sharing. It’s always exciting to see where you’re taking us next.

  • @Timtato
    @Timtato 2 роки тому +8

    Korean Soups are just on another level! What a beautiful video Mark!

  • @SaraLim
    @SaraLim 2 роки тому +9

    I grew up on noodles from Myung Dong Kyoja in Seoul, then continued eating it into adulthood in LA in Ktown. So happy that Mark tried it and enjoyed!

  • @HenryFlores4
    @HenryFlores4 2 роки тому +2

    So awesome to see Steve from @RockstarEater on here! Love his videos!

  • @lokifrita
    @lokifrita 2 роки тому +6

    1st you had me drooling over dumplings in SG valley I must go to and now Korean! These 2 places are a must visit, so much passion in that cooking and your reactions are very encouraging.

  • @xindecisivejayx
    @xindecisivejayx 2 роки тому +9

    I went to LA last month and enjoyed a few great food places in Koreatown. But the highlight of my trip was the soy marinated crabs from Crabhouse in Koreatown. Idk how long you're going to be in LA, Mark. But you should check that place out. They sell nothing but marinated seafood and also some really good sea urchin dishes.

  • @DrBrunoRecipes
    @DrBrunoRecipes 2 роки тому +25

    Mark, your adventures are amazing 😍 Greetings from Scotland 😊 Have a wonderful day everyone 🌻 HAPPY Holidays and wonderful new year to you🌟🍀

    • @MarkWiens
      @MarkWiens  2 роки тому +5

      Thank you very much Dr. Bruno!

  • @victoriastephens6244
    @victoriastephens6244 2 роки тому +3

    I was thrilled to see you made a video on Korea town!! I enjoyed watching all the amazing foods you showed us. I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas!

  • @ab2qik
    @ab2qik 2 роки тому +5

    Kimchi, home made acorn flour dumpling, 24 ingredients for crab, sea weed noodles, fermented plum tea. Lost for words except for heavenly.

  • @eddieshama
    @eddieshama 2 роки тому +1

    I have been living in South Korea for 22 years...this is a FEAST!

  • @theaveragefilos7246
    @theaveragefilos7246 2 роки тому +16

    Aww man, I love Korean food! Would be so thrilled to visit these places someday.

  • @StephanieGPN4790
    @StephanieGPN4790 2 роки тому +1

    Wow!!! My favorite video so far it’s so pure and naked enjoyment of all the dishes laid on the table. I love Korean food! Delicious

  • @히둥주부
    @히둥주부 2 роки тому +27

    Wow all these side dishes 반찬들 my mom cooked for me when i was little and now i cook them for my kids!!! So happy to see all these yummy food here!!👍👍👍👍 thank you!

    • @tameishajackson4705
      @tameishajackson4705 2 роки тому +1

      Wow wish I was your kid. Lol I would love to taste all these goodies

    • @DIYMajoka
      @DIYMajoka 2 роки тому

      Happy New Year 2022 To All ua-cam.com/video/9KkT5FFPKqY/v-deo.html

  • @Cloud7Travel
    @Cloud7Travel 2 роки тому +25

    The food looks amazing. I don't know how Mark keeps such good shape eating all this food. 🤣🤣🤣

    • @leomartin1903
      @leomartin1903 2 роки тому

      Mark has a HIGH METABOLISM. But I sometimes think, he must be SMOKING some very good BUD, OFF CAMERA, for him to DEVOUR the amount of food he eats in 1 day. Also MARK eats such a VARIETY of HIGH QUALITY FOOD, and he has a WORK OUT REGIMENT. INCLUDING all of the walking he does when he visits different places. Also he suppliments ALL THE FOOD HE eats by eating LOTS of VEGETABLES. But it is UNCANNY that he isn't overweight, with the AMOUNT of PORK he eats.

    • @sheilabrisson8424
      @sheilabrisson8424 Рік тому

      I think all those hot peppers and sauces speed up his metabolism too. He also does a lot of walking.

  • @kalemene8901
    @kalemene8901 2 роки тому +8

    Thank you for posting this video, Mark! I'm definitely trying that Soban restaurant the next time I'm in LA. Their dishes look insane, can't wait to try them all. Happy New Year!

  • @hinerangijohnston5223
    @hinerangijohnston5223 2 роки тому +4

    These Korean Resturants are on another Level and in Korea Town LA Actually felt like i was watching the real Korea .! Food was just stunning in both places .SOBAN Wow what service such a high quality of traditional food . . Thank you everyone absolutely Stunning /!!.

  • @jubilantjane5149
    @jubilantjane5149 2 роки тому +18

    Wow! Korean food is one of my all time favorites, Mark! The food at both Mdk Noodles and Soban looked magnificent! That banchan spread at Soban...what?! Insane! Cannot wait for the next video! Great Collab with Rockstar Eater. Happy New Year to you, Ying and Micah... may it be your most successful UA-cam year ever! 😊😊😊

    • @gameforfun168
      @gameforfun168 2 роки тому +1

      His video is very interesting and alot of fun

  • @williamtung1083
    @williamtung1083 2 роки тому +3

    When I saw the thumbnail, and the banchan, my first thought was, 'Hey is this Soban?' And yep, it is. I don't know any other restaurants in LA with that spread of banchan combined with the marinated raw crab dish.
    I've been going there for at least the past 6-7 years. At first to try their marinated crab, since I wanted to try something different than most offerings in Koreatown and it was highly recommended by Jonathan Gould (the food critic referenced in the video). And fell in love. The banchan comes with every meal, and it's a huge spread as seen in the video. The marinated crab might not be for everyone, but it's a nice experience to try at least once. I love it, and had been going there many times just for it. But their beef short ribs are what they're really known for. Easily one of the best in town. After trying the short ribs, I have a hard time ordering anything else, unless I'm splitting a marinated raw crab with friends.
    Another note about Soban, it's Bong Joon-Ho's (The Oscar winning director of Parasite) favorite restaurant in K-town. During award season when he was campaigning for Oscars, it was said he would come to this restaurant frequently afterwards.
    In fact, when Parasite won Best Picture, after he went through the obligatory Oscar parties, he took the cast and crew that were with him over to Soban to celebrate until 5am in the morning. Source: la.eater.com/2020/2/10/21132436/parasite-oscars-after-party-soban-restaurant-los-angeles-koreatown
    The last time I went to Soban, they still have a framed picture of the cast and crew of Parasite in the restaurant. Not sure if it's still there.

  • @nicholasdesouza150
    @nicholasdesouza150 2 роки тому +5

    You make the best videos!!! I wish you would come to Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean 🇹🇹 we have so many cultures and food all melted into 1!!!

  • @Pixlanta
    @Pixlanta 2 роки тому +1

    I love Rockstar eater ❤️❤️❤️👍🏼happy new year to mark and Steven 🎊🎉💥👍🏼❤️

  • @artgallery4256
    @artgallery4256 2 роки тому +4

    FINALLY NEW VLOG IS HERE💜🌎...
    GOD BLESS YOU BRO
    @Mark Wiens👑...
    LOVE FROM PAKISTAN 🇵🇰

  • @savaniestew6264
    @savaniestew6264 2 роки тому +7

    Whenever he throws his head back and does his Santa laugh "hohohoho" we know he is enthralled by all of the wonderful flavors and taste! 👍

  • @sologreciaaa
    @sologreciaaa 2 роки тому +3

    I love the way you describe food Mark 😣 you make me hungry every single time lol

  • @loubee839
    @loubee839 2 роки тому +2

    Oh my word so many authentic restaurants in LA! I literally work near there and have never explored these wonderful places.

  • @PrayerWarrior37
    @PrayerWarrior37 2 роки тому +3

    Wow love Korean food is the bomb I love it and yes kimchi is addicting I can’t live without it. I just wish they were more acceptable of outsiders cause we so put them on the map in our country. Love you Korea we love you and respect you.

  • @jackb.2974
    @jackb.2974 2 роки тому

    I can't get enough of your food travel vlogs. No one does it better. Here's a shirt slogan for you. Food is my bread and butter. Now, back to more of your vlogs. God bless you and family.

  • @timeless796
    @timeless796 2 роки тому +3

    love the food ! Mark has such a humble personality

  • @maryrayco3575
    @maryrayco3575 2 роки тому

    Now we know where to go when we go on trips and where to eat. Thank you Mark for helping us find suitable place to eat when we take a trip.

  • @nomaddestinations1030
    @nomaddestinations1030 2 роки тому +7

    I love Korean Food !

  • @juli_shares1556
    @juli_shares1556 2 роки тому +2

    So glad you enjoyed Korean food. I am Korean so I know how it is so good. 💕

  • @GoldenGully
    @GoldenGully 2 роки тому +353

    "Can you eat all this, Mark?" Do you even have to ask!? 😅

    • @asian_don8532
      @asian_don8532 2 роки тому +5

      Yo Golden love you Tiktoks man 📈📈

    • @newgenerationbullies
      @newgenerationbullies 2 роки тому +2

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @LittleTut
      @LittleTut 2 роки тому +2

      I was going to post the same thing! .🤣😂😅🤣

    • @bottomherout2357
      @bottomherout2357 2 роки тому +2

      Does he feed the homeless with the food he has left over ?

    • @FoodAsiaOfficial
      @FoodAsiaOfficial 2 роки тому +1

      *I need to invite Mark to my food tours so he can eat all the foods while I film* 🤣

  • @nancylove8360
    @nancylove8360 2 роки тому +1

    The Korean Black Cod dish is to die for, one of may fav. dishes

  • @marswalk3456
    @marswalk3456 2 роки тому +49

    The dishes look really authentically deliscious although I am not familir enough with Korean food. I am looking forward to the part 2 :)

    • @americannightmare2109
      @americannightmare2109 2 роки тому +1

      Whatever

    • @marswalk3456
      @marswalk3456 2 роки тому +3

      @@americannightmare2109 It might be the nicest rebelious reply I have ever had.

    • @ot7stan207
      @ot7stan207 2 роки тому +2

      Korean food is very savory as it uses a lot of layers. Fish sauce, Soy sauce, RIce syrupt, Sesame oil , Chili peppers (not as hot as you think more of a sweet pepper) are the main foundations of most. It's accompanied by sides which usually consist of nappa cabbage kimchi (a fermented cabbage that is tart, crisp, refreshing, acquired taste for some depending on what kimchi you start out with - if you get a good one itll take less time if u get a bad one u will be put off for years like me lol) You can basically kimchi most vegetables so theres not only one type of kimchi (radish kimchi, green onion kimchi, perilla leaf kimchi ) There is a very very deep cultural history that is connected with their foods that have not changed too much all these years you should definitely check it out. Check out the joseon dynasty and food eaten then, its beautifully presented.

    • @MrTanveersiddique
      @MrTanveersiddique 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/oaJjbfT-2UU/v-deo.html

    • @DIYMajoka
      @DIYMajoka 2 роки тому +1

      Happy New Year 2022 To All ua-cam.com/video/9KkT5FFPKqY/v-deo.html

  • @3goodtimes3
    @3goodtimes3 2 роки тому

    Mark u never stop helping out smaller youtuber vloggers. You r the man.

  • @brucewayne2773
    @brucewayne2773 2 роки тому +10

    Korean food never , ever disappoints. I ❤️️ Korea town LA, been there many times.

  • @christiangalindez5233
    @christiangalindez5233 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for Mark for showing us your fans different culture of food on the channel

  • @GIRLINPARADISE
    @GIRLINPARADISE 2 роки тому +35

    0:26 *yum! Another amazing video Mark, thank you :)*

    • @DIYMajoka
      @DIYMajoka 2 роки тому

      Happy New Year 2022 To All ua-cam.com/video/9KkT5FFPKqY/v-deo.html

    • @bethturner4070
      @bethturner4070 2 роки тому

      Mark, please show us the interior of the dumplings.

    • @230608grace
      @230608grace 2 роки тому +1

      On Christmas Eve we went to nativity service and came home and ate seafood til stuffed. Christmas in my wife' family to have traditional turkey dinner. Stuffed again. Boxing Day went to father in law and mother in law who had huge roast if beef. Yorkshire pudding, mashed potatoes, gravy Brussels sprouts squash etc. I can't possibly eat another bite. I feel stuffed and yuck......oh look at those delicious noodles. Well if it is refreshing, let's have a little!!!!!!!

  • @alfredozurita5673
    @alfredozurita5673 2 роки тому +2

    Wow, all I can say is thanks Mark and Steve. Korean food is one of my favorites. 👍

  • @PREPFORIT
    @PREPFORIT 2 роки тому +5

    That ALL looked amazingly spicy good.
    I love Kimchi!

  • @nadia_ash3250
    @nadia_ash3250 2 роки тому

    Mark does it again so Authentic! All around culture guy he eats everything from everywhere

  • @lifewithcctran4414
    @lifewithcctran4414 2 роки тому +4

    Steve took you the right places... LOOKS 😋 So YUMMY and Delicious

  • @audreyquaye4095
    @audreyquaye4095 2 роки тому +2

    Mark is in Korean Food Heaven! My first taste of Korean Food was at a Korean Restaurant in Los Angeles in 1984. The South Korea 🇰🇷 Ambassador to Ghana 🇬🇭 hosted Ghana's Olympics Team at the Restaurant. I was invited by Ghana's then Sports Minister to join them. We had a wonderful time. South Korea hosted the 1988 Olympics Games in Seoul. That night at the Korean restaurant, the South Korea Ambassador and his team gave us the Olympic Pin for the Seoul 1988 Olympic Games and other memorabilia. I have never forgotten that experience! 😃

  • @Lungelo_n
    @Lungelo_n 2 роки тому +3

    All this Korean food got me drooling 🤤

  • @soupertime
    @soupertime 2 роки тому +2

    *That's a lot of food.....keep enjoying while making us all drooling* 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤

  • @young-soonkim6730
    @young-soonkim6730 2 роки тому +6

    🎉Happy New Year Mark, Ying, Micah, Steve, and Everyone!🎉
    It looks so good and mouth wateringly delicious.
    👍😋🌶🥩🍤🦀🦑🍚🥘🍜🍲🥟

  • @SecretAgnt69
    @SecretAgnt69 Рік тому

    One of my favorite episodes with my two favorite food vloggers. Love, love it!

  • @caehlers
    @caehlers 2 роки тому +6

    wow - the noodle making is SO satisfying to watch! I'm so craving them now :-)

  • @dakshakoria8134
    @dakshakoria8134 2 роки тому

    Its obvious that Mark is a foodie and he loves all sorts of cuisines and the new ones that he brings to us through this channel r more Intriguing to watch and that's wht makes Mark so exceptional .

  • @PriestessAusetRaAmen
    @PriestessAusetRaAmen 2 роки тому +7

    Wow I would love to visit, and experience the Korean food culture.

  • @andrewpearson9761
    @andrewpearson9761 2 роки тому

    Mark has to be one of my favorite people in the world he has such care for food and compassion for people. Though he is a bit over the top it’s just all in good fun. The Asia videos are the best! He’s in his element

  • @ThydaCookingTV
    @ThydaCookingTV 2 роки тому +6

    Wow! Huge food ! Look so delicious! My mouth watering now

  • @RoaringKitKat
    @RoaringKitKat 2 роки тому +1

    Nothing beats a food tour of Koreatown with Rockstar Pastor Cha 🤩