How Master Chef Craig Wong Runs his Iconic Jamaican-Chinese Restaurant - Mise En Place
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- Опубліковано 8 тра 2024
- At Patois in Toronto, chef Craig Wong takes the techniques he learned cooking at three-Michelin-starred French restaurants and applies them to the flavors he grew up within Jamaican-Chinese dishes. Aided by his right-hand-man chef Nicholas Beckford, the two create dishes like jerk chicken chow mein, jerk pork belly yakisoba, and more.
Credits:
Director/Producer: Daniel Geneen
Camera: Andrew Budziak, Ryan Morgan
Editor: Daniel Geneen
Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
Development Producer: McGraw Wolfman
Coordinating Producer: Stefania Orrù
Audience Engagement: Daniel Geneen, Terri Ciccone
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This man went from 3 Michelin star fine dining to making comfort food that he loves. I can respect the hell out of that.
Fine dining is a joke
@@botpatch1 I would I agree with you. I find it very snobby and pretentious. But having said that, I also understand that there is a market for it. And just like anything else, if there's a demand, there's gonna be people who will supply that demand. It's definitely not for me, but If you wanna go wear a suit and spend 500 bucks on a couple mouse sized morsels, then go for it lol
@@huntakilla1234 right, but that's the problem. People with money likes to flaunt, and when that happens, things that are completely stupid to spend 500$ on become an "sensation".
@@botpatch1 I am not a rich person by any means, but the one time I went to a 3 star restaurant, I still remember it 10 years later. It's an experience just like anything else, but it is for people that are interested in food. It also definitely isn't a "problem" as you describe it, maybe you are the one with the problem.
@@zolee6357 You must be the Pope then because I’ve just looked him up and he has indeed worked in Michelin star restaurants.
I like that Jamaican dude, such a chill and kind guy.
I wonder why
@@queecas stereotype
Which one, they're both Jamaican!
@@clarissagafoor5222 the one with the thick Jamaican accent, obviously.
thanks
It’s really cool how we got to see the chef testing a concept and not liking it as much as he thought he would. That shows the creativity, the thought he puts into his dishes.
yeah, adds a bit of reality you wouldn't get on tv
It shows the real process of making a menu and being creative. Not just saying it’s amazing cause the cameras on
I think it would have turned out better if he went with a different base Instead of the Ritz crazker. I know it's out of theme but a nice crispy piece of Nan or a similar product and a drizzled sweet / spicy glaze prlly makes an amazing app.
When he said “stush” I said okay he got it.
Lol
That one got me too 😂😂
Just passed that time stamp! Lol Yup, he knows what he’s doing.
Stush is used as slang in Toronto though because of the high carribean specifically Jamaican influence I use it and I’m East African
Yup
Part of me was hoping the chinese guy had a Caribbean accent
Same.. :/ same.
The best is really old jamaican chinese ladies, completely messes with your mind.
😂😂😂 right and I'm Jamaican
@@ChibiQilin love dem yuh see. Lol
Hes Canadian, his family is from Jamaica.
I was sold when he said the word "stoosh"
Lmao same
Yes same here, I was like yep he’s Jamaican
Me too! I paused and said “he just said stoosh!”
Same
Same
Patois is my FAVOURITE restaurant...PERIOD. I find any excuse to eat here and always ask anyone if they’ve ever been so I can take them here 🔥🇯🇲 So flavourful, so innovative and delicious!
I am Jamaican Chinese. I'm glad to see him using it in that order. I was born in Jamaica, so undoubtedly I am Jamaican; Chinese is my proud ethnicity. Many times I must correct acquaintances. As for the oxtail - it's extremely flavourful, so I never thought about carmelizing it. And I only used soya sauce; no ketchup. I love it.
Ur Chinese. Not Jamaican.. black people love when other races adopt our ways cause those of low esteem feel better about being black..but if those same idiots where to go to China they would find that Chinese don't treat blacks that speak or adopt their culture as equal. Black is always black. But my two cents so what ever.
@@ninjamaican86 so you see one chinese dude here with all the love and respect for jamaican culture in the world, and then you see other people who dont have the same respect and then go on to assume a negative outlook on all of them? man, wouldn't be a shame if people did the same to your culture....
@@Jardin you sound like a blackmailer..
@@ninjamaican86 you simply sound bitter. hope that changes for you,
@@ninjamaican86 Man you're one bitter person. Did someone hurt you? How is the guy not Jamaican when he was literally born there? Its the same as you saying: Someone who has chinese parents and is born in america, is not american. It makes no sense lol
He used the word "Stush". Jamaican origins confirmed.
That man is a real yardie who just happens to be able to code switch excellently
I was waiting for some indication.... soon as he said it.... DING!
Lmaoo ifykyk
So much talk about stush but no one tells someone who doesn't know the meaning of it?
@@BuffaloNickel9 "bougie" or snobbish
I'm Australian but if I used Chinese idioms, would that make me Chinese?
Not a skinny chef in sight, definitely a good restaurant!😂
yup! lol!
Ye no work out but much wok out
@@miorabbit2552 hehehe
The only skinny chefs are the ones on the blow
Kit Parsons yeah when I was working at a restaurant the chef used to spend all of his wages apart from rent on the blow lol also he chainsmoked cigarettes like 20-30 every shift
aye he got that Maggi sauce.
@@poopoogamer1232 who said that was my name
@@poopoogamer1232 just stfu and leave the chat we not using you right now
@@poopoogamer1232 child
@@poopoogamer1232 bro your username is poopoogamer123 shut up
Maggi makes everything better shoutout to the Haitian gang
i really love the bond between everyone working there. its just very wholesome, makes working more fun and enjoyable when you're getting along with everyone around you
As you walk into the place, you feel the love and comfort..Homey
I am Chinese-Jamaican. Thats why I clicked this video immediately. I was hoping the chef had a Jamaican accent. One love.
That's wonderful Chinese people are all over.. I met some in my family country Dominican republic
Me too. Lol 😂
I’m Jamaican and have been to over 20 countries. Never not once see Chinese or Indians. Loool
@@norahelaine6041 What countries have you been in? I've seen chinese people all over Europe when I lived over there. I saw them in Spain, Germany, London, Ireland, France, and Italy. All speaking the local languages
@@norahelaine6041 I’ve been to Jamaica and trust me there are a lot of Chinese out there, learn your history
To anyone questioning his Jamaican-ness....he used the word “Stush”. He’s Jamaican through and through
The spot is called Patois........no question...
I said the same thing....lol
Lol which Chinese word makes me Chinese then?
@Abdulkareem Almadanyagain?? What are you, like following me?
@@ninjamaican86 Bruh It doesn't seem like you are from Jamaica so please hush, thank you, You don't get the context of what that means and you look dumb rn, so spare yourself the embarrassment.
He certified his Jamaicanism when he said Stoosh!
Real talk
Facts
Can I tell you.
So someone is certified in their Chineseism if they say a certain word? Gtfo
@@ninjamaican86 You're a stupid idiot if you decided to comment with this crap. 78 thumbs up of people who "understood" the context in which the comment is made. Jackass!
I like this guy's energy. He reminds me of a Chinese Killer Mike.
Big up to chef wong. One of the kindest guys out there and immaculate service and food. Easily the best and most unique dining experiences 👌
the chinese guy have been eating too much of his own food.
@@dangda-ww7de the lady chef also
What do you expect this stuff looks good
I've worked for him before. Kind is not the word.
@@DamnCanucks what is the word then?
“We smoke in the back of the restaurant”
then theres the 3 guys in the background smoking aswell lmfao
- Every chef I've ever met
Literally about to post this comment lol 😂
Who doesn't lol
I am Chinese-Jamaican. Thats why I clicked this video immediately. I was hoping the chef had a Jamaican accent. One love.
He had me at "stush". Haven't heard that in a while
@@ninjamaican86 Man do you really just go around every comment section being angry? You must be fun to hang around lmao
@@maltysaltyy seems you have been following me👋 not angry just doing a auto correct..but if you notice no one had address my point so since I have ur divine attention tell me. What word would make a Jamaican/carribeean a bonifide Chinese or are Chinese too snobbish/stush to give away citizenship so easy.
@@ninjamaican86 Jamaica is a nationality. Chinese can both be a nationality or a race, in this case, he's a chinese (race) of Jamaican nationality, clear?
@@gwakkkroniicler6400 you are a damn idiot. Chinese is not a race it is a nationality. The difference is Chinese only acknowledge citizenship to Chinese ancestry so it's hard to migrate, have your grandkids born in china, only to be told they are not Chinese. But in Jamaica they don't seem to be so prejudice.
@@maltysaltyy yeah how about we don’t give it attention next time
The bond these people have is great. Can tell they all love what they do and who they do it with.
I came to Patois before COVID. Food was fire.
@@clumsyaf6250 - If it is and you decide to go, please read the reviews before deciding to go! I went last year, because Craig is Instagram-famous... and oh man, it was a huge waste of $75...
Mu Fanchu really??
Lucky you!
@@shawnchong you didnt like it?
@@shawnchong why is it bad?
As soon as the Canadian border open back up I’m crossing the bridge from Michigan and getting some of this!
Out of many we are one people!
Big up the Jamaican diaspora!
Thanks bro
Looks like it's permanently closed :(
@@shemk google reviews says it’s open
@Tank.. but I suggest you stay in US for a while tho. We are trying to get rid of covid here. Cant afford to be clumsy like USA right now. Stay healthy and dont worry we have plenty of food.
@Adolf Obama what in the QAnonsense! Last time I ordered food I didn’t need my gun... I had one but it’s not for ordering food
He had me at “Stush”... and then he said “spinners”. Definitely visiting!
From the U.K. - restaurants like this, make me want to move to Canada.
This is our motto in action “ out of many one people” 🇯🇲
Beautiful. Love it.
E plurbus unum? This is also on American money.
Personifying our motto..deliciously
Everything about this is such a hopeful glimpse into the future of food and culture. The intersection of Jamacian, Chinese, French, Japanese, American, and Texan cuisine; the reasoning of the ingredient choices and processes; the humble pride of the chef; and the cool staff. Natural, unforced fusion with a great deal of shared respect and willfull understanding. THIS is true authenticity.
Mad respect to this chef. He loves what he's doing. You just know it from his eyes.
Amazing. I never know Chinese people have been in Jamaica for generations, massive respect for what he is doing.
Chinese have been in Jamaica from 1850s and play a major role on our music culture. The Chinese usually be the producers. The first man to start sound clash was Tom Wong, the son of a Black Jamaican woman and a Hakka Chinese man. The biggest Reggae producer is VP Record owned by Patrick Chin, another Chinese. One of Jamaica's biggest music producer was Leslie Kong who produced Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff and top Jamaican singers first songs. Read this to learn how Chinese influence Reggae and jamaican music daily.bandcamp.com/lists/chinese-jamaican-influence-on-classic-reggae-list
Out of many one people. We have a little of everyone here. Well almost.lol
Chinese were the forefront of African slave trade.
@@ladylabyrinth6345 looks like you didn't pass history class.
@@ladylabyrinth6345 and Aunt Jamima is the reason Eggo has such a huge waffle empire. 😂 gtfoh🤣
I'm so hungry watching this in the middle of the night
incoming "i see this guy in everywhere video" comment again
No gloves 😂?
Omds it’s nearly 1 and I’m starving 😭😭
@@user-pu1yf4xp1v yup 😂😂
A day later, at 4.25 am.
History repeats itself.
Yess! Thank you for adding that Chinese Jamaicans have been in Jamaica for GENERATIONS. People are still surprised to this day that there are Chinese people in Jamaica 🙄
Facts fam, anytime I go overseas and I speak people always seems surprised and are asking how I'm able to speak in the accent and when I tell them I'm Jamaican they say you don't look Jamaican, these people that are in other countries expect a Jamaican person to be smoking weed have dreads and a wear mesh marina
i did not know that. why is that? were there a lot of chinese immigrants in jamaica?
Chinese are everywhere. China is too crowded so they are constantly leaving for more opportunities.
Remember in SHOTTAs mr chin got killed
@@kayilla6413 Colonialism. The British brought in many Chinese and Indian indentured people in to the West Indies colonies once slavery was abolished. My family can trace our roots in the West Indies back to the 1800s.
This put a smile on my face, hopefully alot of y'all feel the same. People doing what they love is always a beautiful thing to see 😁
I live in Jamaica and I always use oriental ingredients and techniques in my cooking , its a amazing learning curve , flavours and textures that are just amazing
As a Chinese, I found Jamaican cuisine super enjoyable already. Can't wait to try this combination
"I don't tell in the kitchen, I take action in the kitchen." - mad respect to him
I like how his grandma was the first pioneer and now he's continuing the innovation in blending the cultures and their flavors.
Love their relationship they all have with each other in the kitchen. Loose, fun, yet respect one another.
These two men love what they do and I bet you can taste it in their food.
Rush hour 4 looking good b.
Chris Rock: Dayummmmmmm
🤣🤣🤣
@@dissknots.onyochin Wrong Chris. It's Chris Tucker. Lol
@@dissknots.onyochin smh Tucker you mean
A bit racial 😅 but hilarious
You know this place TASTE amazing when you can see the chefs having fun! That's what you call "making food with love". They enjoy themselves.
I am Jamaican and i want too say thank you for embracing my culture food ... i hope to visit you restaurant soon
Been to the restaurant and these guys catered to my sisters wedding one of the BEST places to go
Now this is what you called working well together! They seem to love what they do with passion
So much positive energy here..I watch this like 1000 times already
I love how the crew seems happy working together type of environment I need at my job lol
the fusion name alone "Jamaican-Chinese", that deserves a Michelin star....wishing them much success !!
It's really common in Jamaica
I was surprised at first too, but Chinese in Jamaica does have a history. I first learned of this when I was listening to old-school reggae and came across some Chinese names in the production notes
@@victorha9923 Hakka Chinese came to work in the Caribbean a long time ago. Same time some migrated to Canada also. I am Surinamese with a full Chinese great grand father
Every west indian in this chat.." is stush he say? rate him!" lol
Sooooooo true lollll
I came to say something from when I hear stush 🤣 🤣 🤣
I love this duo. They seem fun and don't take themselves too seriously.
As a fellow Jamaican parentage raised in Canada, with a bunch of Chinese Jamaican relatives, I love this!!!
When he started caramelizing the ketchup... That's when i knew it was authentic jamaican ox tail xD
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Love love love that when he does an experimental dish he has another chef try it and give honest real opinion. That is how new amazing dishes are created
Dude....very inspiring.....as genuine a chef as i have seen
I love seeing different cultures coming together and doing this!
Thank you Eater for featuring these wonderful spots in my city. Toronto is often overlooked being so close to New York but we've got some of the best and most talented chefs the world has to offer.
For real. Toronto has some of the best culturally authentic, and fusion, cuisines.
Canada is such a rich, culturally diverse country as far as the restaurant scene goes.
I had the best Sushi I've ever eaten up in BC in Fernie.
Worked at patois for a couple weeks. Great time and learned a lot
I love how they experiment... It starts in their head then they DO IT! Even if it doesn't work they still have the experience to draw from
Jamaican/Chinese.... Jeesus that sounds delicious!!! Thats two of my favorite cuisines right there!
Love this! Never thought of Chinese jamaican food before!
It actually makes sense, and I thought of owning one. If you aren't Jamaican (like I am), you might not be aware of the large Chinese population.
@thangstheking I guess, but the Chinese has been in Jamaica since the mid 19th century especially people of the Hakka chinese origin. As Chinese Jamaican myself on the search for my heritage nice to see other Chinese Jamaicans.
@@killachippy sweet... used to have plenty in Guyana too! I thought the Chinese left Jamaica for places like Florida and NY years ago.. nice to see them still in Jamaica:)
I used to like Byron Lee and the dragonaires heh heh
The oxtail brings back memories of when my dad was cooking at a Chinese-American cuisine diner in Chinatown.
Some of the best Chinese food I have had was in the West Indies. Unbelievable flavour and island freshness!
my grandfather was chinese Jamaican and we have a bunch of fam from that part of the world. its always funny hearing people talk in cantonese with a jamaican accent
Man theyre both charismatic and give off such great vibes. Seems like fun guys to be around
Really enjoy how you get soundbites from not just the creator/head chef in this series
Awwww the oh so beautiful combinations of mixing cultures. Cultural appreciation at its finest. Its a beautiful thing
I love this episode sooo much... this is the epitome of what we do
This is correct here regarding Carribean folks and Asians, among other groups and cultures.
My mom is black and from Trinidad, but my family is extroadinarily mixed with a variety of different groups. My mother herself always tells the story of how she grew up with Asians in Trinidad. Even told me a story of a hops bread man that was white. Most folks assume that everyone in these places are black, and this is not true; history also reveals this fact as well. I have two nieces today, for example, who are partially Thai and Trinidadian. I also have a nephew who is half black and Ecuadorian from one of brothers. That brother himself is partially Panamanian and Trinidadian. My mom has an Arab Indian background, and so on that side of the family, all of which are from Trinidad, they look very much like Arab Indians. My brother, interestingly, took on some of those features along with the Hispanic ones. Usually when he walks into places they aren't sure where he's from, although the Hispanics see him as Hispanic immediately because of his features. It certainly helps that he loves Spanish food alot. Lol
On a side note, most people don't know that the Dominican Republic has the largest Asian diaspora in the Carribean. Most of them have Asian heritage down there. It's easily researchable. I could go and on with this stuff.
There's alot of mixing going on so it's only natural that the cuisines would mirror that.
"hops bread man"? What does that mean?
I had a friend from Trinidad whose family background was Hakka. She had the strongest accent!
@Aaron Fridays Indentured servitude, the replacement for slavery.
Of course many were kidnapped or "Shanghaied". At best they were paid starvation wages on years long contracts.
@@clarissagafoor5222 never even knew there was a heritage such as hakka people thank you for learning me something.
@@recoil53 It just means a seller who makes a type of bread called hops bread. Many folks in Trinidad grew up with that, and it still exists today.
I'm from Ghana but I'm was raised in Holland. This is right up my alley love this.
Interesting: China + Jamaica = Ghana + Holland
@Bootsandcats gaat lekker met jou
Love the relationship these guys have with each other.
These chefs are true to earth people which in my opinion, mouth n stomach makes for an even better food experience. Love it!
Nice. A real-world working kitchen staffed by people who know their stuff. Bonus: diversity without pandering.
100%
just had to bring up race
You just had to put that last part. Couldn't just let it be.
Agree..so natural...DWP!
@@WhatsY0UTUB3 as long as not everyone is bidening into it.
Live in Toronto. Remember when they introduced the pineapple bun burger and hit the local spotlight.
*Here I am watching this in Somalia at 2:00 am and loving every minute. Love the collaboration.*
Not only do these guys seem like great chefs they also seem like they could be on tv. 🙌🏼
This is one example of culinary innovation at its best 👍!
I love how they have so much fun with what they do! Makes me really want to eat there
This guy does what he loves. Respect that.
Bring that to the UK 🇬🇧 immediately please!!
No kidding, I'd eat there until I was broke
I like both cuisines but never had them as one before, Definitely intrigued.
Every food looks delicious. I love the quantity of the food. I usually see small quantity of food set up for customers in these videos. The Kenyan in me is impressed
Usually watching these sort of videos I don't think too much about the passion behind it. But this was really insightful and inspiring. Watching Craig experiment with this mix of cuisine you can see his passion, especially when he's experimenting with new dishes. Nicholas gives off such a good energy and vibe but you can tell they all work so hard during the day and especially during service. I'd love to eat there if I'm in that part of the world, that pulled chicken fried noodle looks fantastic
I respect this man, I like how he has his own cooking style for different dishes, instead of the standard cliche style
God what an amazing work environment. Those two have great chemistry.
4:20 Like especially like the breast part. It’s very, very trashy and dry.” Words spoken so damn true..
I could see myself loving to work with that crew. Def chill and hardworking.
When he said "Stush" I knew he wasn't playing...lol
I will never be complete til I've had the opportunity to eat here. This video warmed me through.
There are so many Chinese people from the Caribbean we have so much influence from China as well in our dishes! Like in my home country Trinidad 🇹🇹
wow didn't know that
That’s so cool. Diversity is awesome!
Let them know 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹
@A Ki of course! I’m indotrinidadian as well :)
@@tobacco118 really? half of Trini food is Chinese, lol.
This man's smile makes me happy
As a fellow Jamaican the put a huge smile on my face nuff live👏👏👏😁🙏
Had to hit the like button when I seen him putting in work in the breds. Bravo chef
Yo I deadass love this, it opens the minds to people on the Caribbean and educates them on the other traditions, a lot of people don’t know about the chinese and coolie people there along with a lot of other cultures who lives with the islands
You have it wrong bro'. Coolie was the immigrant status. Therefore there were Chinese & Indian coolies (contract laborers). It was just raw blatant discrimination that only Indians were referred to as "coolies." The Chinese moved to open shops when their labour contracts ended, and had the advantage of high colour (as Jamaicans used to say). So the "coolie" status ended at the end of the indentured labor contract. It was because of occurrence that the Indians had no control over, that to the present day, they're still referred to derogatory, by a neutral word that wasn't meant to denote such scorn.
Jamaican-Chinese food. I was salivating thru this entire video!
So glad to see a video on a place that I can actually check out!
This is amazing. I'm Chinese and I've never heard of Jamaican Chinese. Now I really want to taste this.
I would eat at this guys kitchen for breakfast lunch, dinner & sneaky midnight leftovers. Absolutely delicious!👌
This is awesome. Great to see the passion for different cuisines, the culture and flavours mixed together
When he said "yakisober" I'm like yes this is a jamaican
Yakisoba is japanese... unless u mean his accent
@@snailseyes Notice the quotes.
You make me want to visit Toronto, just to eat at your restaurant.
I feel the same. They look delicious
I hate looks where they put chicken to smoke. That was so mess... Not cleaned for looong time. You didn't saw it? 😨
Dude they don’t clean it because it gives flavor. You don’t even know what ur taking about.
@@lifeuncovered6188 that's not how you smoke food. Usually it is hanging not lying like that.
Jamaicans make me proud everywhere 🥺🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲😭
Delicious Chinese/Jamaican food indeed! It is wonderful to see people doing what they love to do.
The vibe in the kitchen is just great
I would never have guessed there was such a thing as Chinese-Jamaican Fusion. Nice to learn something new. Wish I could visit Toronto to give it a try. Thanks for posting this.
Our mitto’s OUt of many One People we have all different nation
Why not? Jamaican food is based off many cultures. Curry goat has an Asian background, patties likely based on pasties etc.