Japanese hotel's know how to do a breakfast buffet. When my husband and I where at Ana hotel in Tokyo, we ate a type of salmon that I still dream about.
MasterOot there's a ton of variation and regional specialties throughout the entire island for these never to end. This is in stark contrast to what they used to say about how one note Korean and Japanese food were compared to Chinese food. used to cringe at that but better late than never!
i agree traditional japanese Food is the best in the world in my opinion. The only Thing i dont like is that they kinda implemented French cuisine into theirs. Without that French stuff it would be way better
Mike, you should make a series on different All you can Eat buffets around the world! 😋 I can't wait to try some of these that you already have featured! So excited!
Ive watched a few channels where people eat/taste test various foods but, there is something about Mike that really makes it a joy to watch. The expressions with each bite are great, also he's not afraid to say when he doesn't like something, and he describes the experiences well. I love this channel.
That runny egg is called onsen-tamago (literally "hot spring egg"). It is 'cooked' at a pretty low temperature for a really long time; between 30min and 1h at around 60°~70°C.
DAMN $20?! With that amount of food, it would cost $40 over here! You might as well call it lunch if there's so much food 😅. Gotta love Japan and their food.
+Panic! At The Fall Out Pity Party It's just overwhelming that they'd add in cakes and desserts for a breakfast buffet. But you have a point, it is a buffet after all. No way can you stop yourself from eating that much.
DindonPoo the other thing is, the avg Japanese person's portion size is not very large. That's why the price seems lower. Mike is basically overeating by a lot by Japanese standards. =) but that's a big part as to why they live so long
The katakana says shi-to-ron I think, is it tea made from the citron fruit ? Searching online suggests it might actually be made from a different fruit, Yuzu, but is still called citron.
Yes, Just because something is written in katakana doesn't necessary mean that's how it is said or spelled in English. For example utopia in Katakana is spelled ryu-to-pi-a. To answer your second question it is a citrus fruit which is added to tea, desserts, etc. (much like how lemon is added to tea in the US) which is why it is really refreshing. I've never tried it but from what all my Japanese friends have told me it is very popular and delicious.
Thanks for the information, yes I know about katakana and how it doesn't always correspond to English, I was just adding that for information purposes !! I hope to try some of that tea some day, is it the same as what Korean's call yujacha ?
It's in my bucket list for you to be my tour guide in your next travel. it seems I would probably have more fun. Plus I appreciate the bits of cool info you give randomly! Subscribed!
Hey I have a question for you. How did you get the courage to vlog by yourself in public? I have only done one food video so far and want to do more but it's nerve racking vloging at a restaurant.
Practice at home first to get more comfortable just speaking about what you are eating, then go for it. If you have passion about what you are doing, then everything else will just become "white noise" don't pay it any of your attention.
Just try be mindful of those around you, though. No one was featured in this particular video but some people are uncomfortable being filmed, even if they're just in the background.
It's finally happened!! He used the word "balanced" and didn't ask for hot oil!!! I love that he's appreciating a wider range of food these days!! and yes, can't compare cheap instant Japanese in the states to real Japanese. things closer to real Japanese does exist in nyc you just have to avoid the really cheap knock offs. also, just because it's pricy doesn't mean it's good Japanese either as too many have tried to capitalize and bastardize it. you'd only know if you are familiar with the culture or have Japanese friends who know what they're talking about. It's like comparing a cheap instant noodle to one of the great Chinese noodle dishes.
Found your videos about a month ago randomly and quickly got hooked in. That NY Char Siu restaurant is now on my bucket list. Good job and keep them coming brother!
Number 1 key to buffets is go with people who love to eat. If you don't they finish before you and then you're pressured to either eat quick while they sit there waiting or leave when they're done and you're still not close to full. But wow, Japanese breakfast looks amazing. That soup with rice and little bits of fish looks heavenly.
I love when Mike creates his own bites to taste or improve the flavor or dryness of a food item. Like when he added various items to the sushi rice and soy base broth soup. Started with fish but then...etc!!!😎 The inner cook in him and my brother and I did this as kids too. I still do to this day!!💜
Can you do a video on how you stay positive and your out look on life? You have such a beautiful vibe and it really makes me happy watching your videos :)
I just found out that Google translate now has an option you can download and when you hold your camera up, ot translates right on the camera screen the words! its like star trek!...or Doctor Who!
I just love how honest and real you are, while so pleasant and positive. Everything you do and talk about is so legit, so I can trust that a review you give is not just sugarcoated to please (as in every video showcases only what's good, and there is a ton of editing to bring out only the best) but the real thing...I went here, I tried that, it wasn't what I thought, but this was really good, etc. That's why I subscribe to you and support. Do it, Mickey!
I'm watching you describe the hotel breakfast buffet from your room. I really didn't get the impression you were happy with the buffet. So nice to hear you tell us it was basically great, especially the cost!! $20 is fantastic!!! Anyway, I think what you did is point out foods to avoid and some to choose. When you showed all the items at the end we got the WHOLE picture. Certainly much to choose from and definitely showed the Japanese foods.
I love watching these videos while I eat food it makes the food i'm eating seem so much better than it is, I was eating cereal and I ate and drank everything out of it.
Can I just say what a great mood you put me in when I watch your videos? :D I'm always grinning throughout. You're so adorable and I love your positive outlooks on the environment around you. Thank you for all your videos and letting me visit Japan vicariously through you!
I kinda love how Mike adds different foods to different foods like the fish to the ride and soup. Adding stuff together in a restaurant is considered rude in Japan because you're basically saying that the chef siding so a good enough job preparing the dish and you think you can make it better
I really appreciate and thank you that make this video and introducing this hotel's breakfast.The movie is shared by this hotel manager on facebook, then I saw it. I share this with Japanese script(by my poor translation) untill 3:45 duration time on facebook and tweeter.
Wow. Your videos are soo awesome! Why aren't you getting million views? Your videos make me feel like I am eating and experiencing the food myself. Thanks! Sucks I am on a diet. :)
Man just found your channel and i must say that its amazing, watching your trip to japan made me really start saving money for a trip! Keep up the good work !
I have a feeling that he let's establishments know what he is filming for and maybe gets a discount but anyway I still like Mike and his videos. I even watch his other channel and off the great Wall too which I think he has nothing to do with anymore which I think they are missing out because Mike is the man who brings the x factor as people say
That pork belly looked so good and my mom makes her okinawan pork belly which is similar to pork adobo but it has a touch of sweetness taste to it and it's delicious!! Awesome video... I'm just a over easy egg and soft bacon guy and once in awhile with miso soup.
James Ingrid I'm not literally once he spit balled me and I was eating fish and I was bout to take out the bone and instead bcuz the ball sticker on me for a while I launched a fish bone at him it didn't hurt though even though I wish it did... And asap I washed my face...
my sister swallowed a fish bone and choked for a good five minutes until my mom tried to get it out by cramming a spoon down her throat. i was too busy playing harvest moon to care lol i was like 12 or something
Kitano hotel is also famous for breakfast in Kobe which used to be No.1 breakfast here. Nice view comes with meals:)Though my favorite breakfast is Ritz Carlton's which is in Osaka!
The trick to great French toast is very slow cooking on low heat, covered, and then brown it at the end with lots of butter. Conversely the trick to a great French omelette is high high heat, and you cook it for only 10 seconds. Also with plenty of butter.
I don't know why I lost it when Mike ate the macaron. His face after he popped that macaron baby in his mouth for me was just regret like "what did I just eat?!"
That reads Shitoron, or I think Citron! And Oishii is Yum!! in Japanese. And the Japanese remove the bones with they're 箸 or chopsticks before eating it, different from the Chinese chopsticks who they like to grab a LOAD of food and there are many different types of MISO soups which is 味噌in 漢字 or KANJI, and that has a 鰹節出汁 or a Bonito broth broth and sugar in it which makes it sweet, and there is the Soba wheat tea.. and I think that my favourite tea apart from the Lapsang Souchong!! That is great tea mate!!
nickles2185 Wow that's awesome, best of luck to you! And thank you! If you keep in touch I can probably send you some of the stuff I'm learning one day lol, have a great one!
nintendoplayer07 I'm surprised he didn't know that lol. I'm taking my second year of Japanese and I didn't expect him, a huge fan of food and Japanese food to not know such a common phrase
I love it when there's something you don't like you are honest but nice. You are never mean to any food
Violet Wong Your comment made me smile!!! True he's not mean to food! ☺🤗
Violet Wong get a man or woman to treat you like mike treats his food
Violet Wong except broccoli
He's pretty mean to broccoli.
True! He’s always like “it’s not for me” instead of “that’s disgusting”. Love it haha.
"Happy bites, happy life." Truer words were never spoken.
He is just reviewing food
@@The_Rithikha.k you must be new here.
@@shevahauser1780 yea, why?
I am glad he didn't like everything on the menu, I hate food reviewers who just seem to LOVE everything they eat, so boring and unrealistic.
Lol right??
1980Triumph they usually get sponsored and paid to eat there and give a good review
on the other hand, how he just seems to genuinely enjoy almost everything kinda makes me happy as well
Mark Wiens
spot on!
Japanese hotel's know how to do a breakfast buffet. When my husband and I where at Ana hotel in Tokyo, we ate a type of salmon that I still dream about.
you are living my dream. traveling the world and trying different food. God bless you!
hi
wish these Japan food videos would never end!
MasterOot there's a ton of variation and regional specialties throughout the entire island for these never to end. This is in stark contrast to what they used to say about how one note Korean and Japanese food were compared to Chinese food. used to cringe at that but better late than never!
i agree traditional japanese Food is the best in the world in my opinion. The only Thing i dont like is that they kinda implemented French cuisine into theirs. Without that French stuff it would be way better
Mike, you should make a series on different All you can Eat buffets around the world! 😋 I can't wait to try some of these that you already have featured! So excited!
working on it :-)
I'm lying in bed, about to go to sleep and you're making me so freaking hungry -_-
hahaha same
I didint even sleep couse i was that hungry....:|
Trolling for life okay, I wasn't that hungry lol
Early Flight huh? Unlimited wifi? 1 am grocery run? 1 am unhealthy food? Guess you would rather say whatever before thinking
What?
Ive watched a few channels where people eat/taste test various foods but, there is something about Mike that really makes it a joy to watch. The expressions with each bite are great, also he's not afraid to say when he doesn't like something, and he describes the experiences well. I love this channel.
That runny egg is called onsen-tamago (literally "hot spring egg"). It is 'cooked' at a pretty low temperature for a really long time; between 30min and 1h at around 60°~70°C.
It's more like cooling it down than cooking.
First Last 60-70 degrees C is around 140-158 degrees F. You must be getting them mixed up. It is defiantly heating the egg. 😊
It literally is not 😂
20 minutes maximum.
I'm with you Mike, can't stand traditional American breakfast! When i travel (especially Asia) breakfast is usually my favorite! Thanks for the video!
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DAMN $20?! With that amount of food, it would cost $40 over here! You might as well call it lunch if there's so much food 😅. Gotta love Japan and their food.
DindonPoo well it's all u can eat
+Panic! At The Fall Out Pity Party It's just overwhelming that they'd add in cakes and desserts for a breakfast buffet. But you have a point, it is a buffet after all. No way can you stop yourself from eating that much.
DindonPoo the other thing is, the avg Japanese person's portion size is not very large. That's why the price seems lower. Mike is basically overeating by a lot by Japanese standards. =) but that's a big part as to why they live so long
ohdaUtube well agree, though eating buffet once in a while......seems still pretty good, maybe like once every several months
ohdaUtube I’m pretty sure he overeats by anyone’s standards lmao
I went to ritz in tokyo during sunrise.. they have a pretty good breakfast buffet also, with a view a tokyo tower and amazing sunrise
BEST FOOD VLOGGER finally someone honest
That tea you were drinking is called Citron which is huge in Japan.
The katakana says shi-to-ron I think, is it tea made from the citron fruit ? Searching online suggests it might actually be made from a different fruit, Yuzu, but is still called citron.
Yes, Just because something is written in katakana doesn't necessary mean that's how it is said or spelled in English. For example utopia in Katakana is spelled ryu-to-pi-a. To answer your second question it is a citrus fruit which is added to tea, desserts, etc. (much like how lemon is added to tea in the US) which is why it is really refreshing. I've never tried it but from what all my Japanese friends have told me it is very popular and delicious.
Thanks for the information, yes I know about katakana and how it doesn't always correspond to English, I was just adding that for information purposes !! I hope to try some of that tea some day, is it the same as what Korean's call yujacha ?
リュトピア？
Citron means lemon in French😏
It's in my bucket list for you to be my tour guide in your next travel. it seems I would probably have more fun. Plus I appreciate the bits of cool info you give randomly!
Subscribed!
Hey I have a question for you. How did you get the courage to vlog by yourself in public? I have only done one food video so far and want to do more but it's nerve racking vloging at a restaurant.
Practice at home first to get more comfortable just speaking about what you are eating, then go for it. If you have passion about what you are doing, then everything else will just become "white noise" don't pay it any of your attention.
He's not alone here though
phone7x7 get thin
tune out from your surroundings and 100% focus to the camera like speaking to best friend of yours who need every detail of what you're doing....
Just try be mindful of those around you, though. No one was featured in this particular video but some people are uncomfortable being filmed, even if they're just in the background.
Do you guys ever wrap up cookies in a napkin and "take" them home in your pocket. Lol
Sarah Ko you THIEF...!!! 🚔
Ssh... I'm a thief too at buffets
ariean rachmat if you paid for it you are not a thief ...
Ayyy nah jk
I do 😉
Definitely, Yes!
It's finally happened!! He used the word "balanced" and didn't ask for hot oil!!! I love that he's appreciating a wider range of food these days!! and yes, can't compare cheap instant Japanese in the states to real Japanese. things closer to real Japanese does exist in nyc you just have to avoid the really cheap knock offs. also, just because it's pricy doesn't mean it's good Japanese either as too many have tried to capitalize and bastardize it. you'd only know if you are familiar with the culture or have Japanese friends who know what they're talking about. It's like comparing a cheap instant noodle to one of the great Chinese noodle dishes.
Japanese and Chinese foods are so elegant and refined. ❤
Found your videos about a month ago randomly and quickly got hooked in. That NY Char Siu restaurant is now on my bucket list. Good job and keep them coming brother!
true, that NY Char Siu looks bomb
I look forward to watching these videos every time. My palette lives vicariously through Mike! ..lol
lol....same
Number 1 key to buffets is go with people who love to eat. If you don't they finish before you and then you're pressured to either eat quick while they sit there waiting or leave when they're done and you're still not close to full. But wow, Japanese breakfast looks amazing. That soup with rice and little bits of fish looks heavenly.
I love when Mike creates his own bites to taste or improve the flavor or dryness of a food item. Like when he added various items to the sushi rice and soy base broth soup. Started with fish but then...etc!!!😎 The inner cook in him and my brother and I did this as kids too. I still do to this day!!💜
Mike cannot spell cook.
Mike cannot even spell cook.
Can you do a video on how you stay positive and your out look on life? You have such a beautiful vibe and it really makes me happy watching your videos :)
Whats better than breakfast? A european asian influenced breakfast buffet, what a time to be alive! but i still love my pancakes and waffles
RyanPhamFitness ikr?!!!
Great vids!!! please make more, more often!!!
Can't get enough
I just found out that Google translate now has an option you can download and when you hold your camera up, ot translates right on the camera screen the words! its like star trek!...or Doctor Who!
alaskankare in germany there's an app called word lens which does this as well. Limited language selection though. I was soooo amazed when I found it!
That's amazing, do you know the name of the app?
I just love how honest and real you are, while so pleasant and positive. Everything you do and talk about is so legit, so I can trust that a review you give is not just sugarcoated to please (as in every video showcases only what's good, and there is a ton of editing to bring out only the best) but the real thing...I went here, I tried that, it wasn't what I thought, but this was really good, etc. That's why I subscribe to you and support. Do it, Mickey!
I'm watching you describe the hotel breakfast buffet from your room. I really didn't get the impression you were happy with the buffet. So nice to hear you tell us it was basically great, especially the cost!! $20 is fantastic!!! Anyway, I think what you did is point out foods to avoid and some to choose. When you showed all the items at the end we got the WHOLE picture. Certainly much to choose from and definitely showed the Japanese foods.
Red cookie was macaron, not macaroon. They are two very different things. Very impressive bar. Good episode.
Your glowing enthusiasm for food makes all your videos wonderful.
Never watch when hungry.
i watch when im already eating. xd
same i save food videos for eating time
perfecting timing yo. I been waiting for more videos to watch in study breaks.
I love watching these videos while I eat food it makes the food i'm eating seem so much better than it is, I was eating cereal and I ate and drank everything out of it.
nicely done! I really enjoy your channel..keep up the great work!
cheers from Canada.
Notif Squad! Great Video as always!
Can I just say what a great mood you put me in when I watch your videos? :D I'm always grinning throughout. You're so adorable and I love your positive outlooks on the environment around you. Thank you for all your videos and letting me visit Japan vicariously through you!
you always make me happy when I see you've posted. Thank you so much for sharing. xoxo
I kinda love how Mike adds different foods to different foods like the fish to the ride and soup. Adding stuff together in a restaurant is considered rude in Japan because you're basically saying that the chef siding so a good enough job preparing the dish and you think you can make it better
Do you know what was my breakfast this morning? No? Me neither! Because I didn't have one...Great video thanks for the hunger! :)
My life is better with Mike Chen in it!!!!! Thanks for all the work you put into all of your channels!!!!! I will always be a diehard fan!!!!!! 🙃👏😽💛
I was hoping that green jam was actually a wasabi jam lol
I really appreciate and thank you that make this video and introducing this hotel's breakfast.The movie is shared by this hotel manager on facebook, then I saw it. I share this with Japanese script(by my poor translation) untill 3:45 duration time on facebook and tweeter.
Excellent description Love your enthusiasm.
That pork belly tho
StarfleetDominique OMG ikr
good videos man... keep it up!
Dude, whenever I plan to travel, I ALWAYS refer to your videos!!! You find the most awesome spots in Asia and that helps a lot with my bucket list
すごいね！食べたい 🤤
I love asían food
I heard "totomo oishi" and went LOL....:) Never ever change what you wanna say... it's such a genuine reaction... I love it!
Watching good food being eaten, while eating good food is the a great feeling.
Wow. Your videos are soo awesome! Why aren't you getting million views? Your videos make me feel like I am eating and experiencing the food myself. Thanks! Sucks I am on a diet. :)
Your so fun to watch! You should have like a show on the food channel. Strictly Dumpling, only a half hour long show.
Man just found your channel and i must say that its amazing, watching your trip to japan made me really start saving money for a trip! Keep up the good work !
i like watching him enjoy good food while i eat my crappy food so i can pretend my food is good too :3
Pie A La Mode glad I'm not alone
I have a feeling that he let's establishments know what he is filming for and maybe gets a discount but anyway I still like Mike and his videos. I even watch his other channel and off the great Wall too which I think he has nothing to do with anymore which I think they are missing out because Mike is the man who brings the x factor as people say
I love all you can eat breakfast Buffet in Japan. So many varieties to tickle my taste buds.
after watching all your videos...I think I may have a little crush on you😗
He's taken.
@@f.rachel2113 quit being a hater lol. Just cause he's taken doesn't mean she can't have a crush on the guy.
Miranda Elisa that's not a hater lmfao
That pork belly looked so good and my mom makes her okinawan pork belly which is similar to pork adobo but it has a touch of sweetness taste to it and it's delicious!! Awesome video... I'm just a over easy egg and soft bacon guy and once in awhile with miso soup.
Mikey is my favourite food and travel vlogger. Asian breakfast buffets are awesome.
Kobe is now on my foodie bucket list ❤️🍛🍲🍱🍚
Great videos! I sure enjoy watching you talk about foods and such. Keep it up! You are doing well.
Im currently on a diet, so these videos are like the highlight of my week.
I love the buffet videos man. You're always so excited!
Ya know that citrus~y tea? It said it WAS citrus tea! Your taste buds can take a bow ... Wow, wish I could've joined you!
It was nice having breakfast with you, Mikey!!!
"My bone removing kung fu" xD! He had me there xD
Fist minute and a half... That 1 eye lid had my attention. Lol love your videos.
The Japanese food, Japanese anime, Japanese music, all these things make me love Japan!!!!
Brother! WHY? You are making hungry! Haha
Great Video
Dude once I was eating fish with the bones and my friend shot a spit ball at me so then I spit fish bones back from my mouth....
James Ingrid I'm not literally once he spit balled me and I was eating fish and I was bout to take out the bone and instead bcuz the ball sticker on me for a while I launched a fish bone at him it didn't hurt though even though I wish it did... And asap I washed my face...
I believe this comment.
my sister swallowed a fish bone and choked for a good five minutes until my mom tried to get it out by cramming a spoon down her throat. i was too busy playing harvest moon to care lol i was like 12 or something
bleep a spoon?? xD
bleep I feel like If I was there, i'd be laughing my ass off
Omg! That's your brand tagline 'Happy bite, happy life" deliver it just like that with the finger action. Hooked!!
respect man, never seen anybody who can eat like you and boy I can fairly pack it in!
LOVE the traditions and games to play for food. Like the Ramen in New York
That's the best looking buffet I have ever seen!!
I'm so glad I found your channel! Thank you for your videos!
Yes! Love it!
Kitano hotel is also famous for breakfast in Kobe which used to be No.1 breakfast here. Nice view comes with meals:)Though my favorite breakfast is Ritz Carlton's which is in Osaka!
The trick to great French toast is very slow cooking on low heat, covered, and then brown it at the end with lots of butter.
Conversely the trick to a great French omelette is high high heat, and you cook it for only 10 seconds. Also with plenty of butter.
Bad idea watching this at 3am in bed. I'M STARVING NOW.
Omg I love Japanese breakfast I was hoping you would do a breakfast video yummmm
"Spinach smoothie " " I'm gonna stay away from that "
LMFAOOO me
Finally back to watch the channel!
I don't know why I lost it when Mike ate the macaron. His face after he popped that macaron baby in his mouth for me was just regret like "what did I just eat?!"
We don't usually remove bones in Asian cuisine because the bone gives amazing flavour to the dish that the meat can't give on its own.
I would have loved the selection of jams too. It would have been great if they had the jars for sale in a gift shop if you found one you really liked!
Your videos make me feel so happy
what? no hot oil? inconceivable!
hahaha
You keep using that word, I don't think it means what you think it means...
That's what I was thinking, it's so weird seeing him eat without it!!
That reads Shitoron, or I think Citron! And Oishii is Yum!! in Japanese. And the Japanese remove the bones with they're 箸 or chopsticks before eating it, different from the Chinese chopsticks who they like to grab a LOAD of food and there are many different types of MISO soups which is 味噌in 漢字 or KANJI, and that has a 鰹節出汁 or a Bonito broth broth and sugar in it which makes it sweet, and there is the Soba wheat tea.. and I think that my favourite tea apart from the Lapsang Souchong!! That is great tea mate!!
This man is living the dream. Traveling the world eating the most delicious food on the planet. He is my idol!!!
it blows my happiness off the charts " that said it all ...
Can you please do tv??? Dude you would make it better. Better than the top chef. Mike, love ❤️ you know what you do
I know this is an old video, but Mike should be a food critic with all the stuff he tries. And because he explains the tastes and textures so well :)
とてもおいしい lol, I'm pretty sure that works, we actually just learned とても (totemo) in my Japanese class last week 😂
Yeah, I think it works too. :) I am trying to learn Japanese with an app I found for my phone and loving it. Happy learning!
nickles2185 Wow that's awesome, best of luck to you! And thank you! If you keep in touch I can probably send you some of the stuff I'm learning one day lol, have a great one!
nintendoplayer07 I'm surprised he didn't know that lol. I'm taking my second year of Japanese and I didn't expect him, a huge fan of food and Japanese food to not know such a common phrase
I've stayed in high end hotels in Taiwan and they serve traditional breakfasts ayce as well.
this buffet is fantastic as well as your video!!
Mike is so cute with his random one word Korean, Japanese and Chinese lol
oh man i really enjoy watching buffet video
You know you're a professional eater when between dishes you pop your knuckles and get the, "Let's do this!" look on your face.