🍜 $3 UNLIMITED Jajangmyeon Noodles & $6 KOREAN BUFFET | The Best CHEAP EATS in Seoul South Korea

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    Join us as we explore the best CHEAP EATS in Seoul, where we indulge in the endless savory delight of Jajangmyeon noodles for just $3 and dive into a mouthwatering $6 Korean buffet that promises an authentic taste without breaking the bank.
    In this delicious escapade, we're taking you through the bustling streets of Seoul to hidden gems that serve up an array of Korean favorites. From heaping plates of Jajangmyeon to a buffet spread boasting everything from Kimchi to Gimbap and Bulgogi, we're showing you how to eat well for less in one of the world's greatest food cities.
    Get ready to be amazed by the quality and quantity on offer as we eat our way across Seoul's culinary landscape, proving that you don't need to splurge to experience the rich flavors of Korea. 🥢✨ #koreancheapeats #SeoulFoodGuide #CheapEats #KoreanBuffet #JajangmyeonChallenge #SeoulStreetFood #BudgetTravel #KoreanCuisine #FoodVlog
    Places I went to:
    Toast 9 Myeongdong, Seoul
    Jajangmyeon
    쉐프가수 최영현의 취팔러마
    Korean Buffet
    일루한식뷔페
    BURGERRY
    87-8 KR 서울특별시 서대문구 신촌동 1층
    Tsukemen
    316-3, Sangsu-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 151

  • @enflans
    @enflans 6 місяців тому +28

    It was so satisfying to watch you enjoy some of the food in my country. Thanks for giving insight into what the regular people of Korea might eat on a typical day. I've personally eaten in 4 of the 7 places you visited and I have to say, you are quite the food connoisseur!

    • @krislv9219
      @krislv9219 5 місяців тому

      Please tell us the name of the Korean buffet so we can go when we go to Seoul next year? He only wrote it in Korean thanks

  • @user-yw8sb2jq3e
    @user-yw8sb2jq3e 7 місяців тому +15

    You make me drooling!!!!!!!! The way you say “Thank you” in Korean is so polite and respectful! You’re just amazing!

  • @platesoftate7152
    @platesoftate7152 7 місяців тому +4

    Have been watching you for years and this is SO thoroughly well deserved

  • @jimoran5265
    @jimoran5265 7 місяців тому +24

    I thought that buffet looked familiar! A few channels have gone behind the scenes in the kitchen to show how they make everything and it's so cool to see the before and after process of prepping the food then seeing it served and enjoyed.

    • @krislv9219
      @krislv9219 5 місяців тому

      What’s the name of it? We are going to Seoul next year and I really want Togo and it’s only written in Korean?

  • @maeve4686
    @maeve4686 7 місяців тому +52

    I've been watching since you started out.
    Your remark of why you like SK, I can't imagine you'd visit any country that didn't have amazing food !
    After watching you eat tons (literally) of noodles, I bought every Ramen in my small town. I always thought they were versions of spaghetti, but gladly have been educated.
    Whatever happened to your Texas Restaurant ?
    Keep on eating, you lucky guy ! I'm 70 & cannot eat super spicey foods anymore. I raised bell peppers this year, sadly missing my spicy pepper plants😢...lol.

    • @Bakaaa111
      @Bakaaa111 7 місяців тому

      Where are you from

    • @Sarahcatluther
      @Sarahcatluther 7 місяців тому

      Oh yeah I forgot about his restaurants!!!

    • @ndb_1982
      @ndb_1982 6 місяців тому

      He was playing fast and loose with money from the restaurant.
      He goes where he is paid. Not where the food is great.

  • @kickbackweyoung
    @kickbackweyoung 6 місяців тому +2

    This will always be my comfort channel 🙏🥲

  • @xWatchingx
    @xWatchingx 7 місяців тому +80

    Thank you for raising awareness of how delicious jjajangmyeon is. The people must know!

  • @prushaglli9026
    @prushaglli9026 7 місяців тому +26

    I am such a sucker for Japanese and Korean food hope I can travel there soon one day

  • @Sophie.H
    @Sophie.H 6 місяців тому +2

    Bibimbap is everything ! That looked delicious

  • @cubabound2049
    @cubabound2049 7 місяців тому +48

    Crazy how much cheaper, and BETTER, the food is in South Korea. That burger would have cost $10+ CAD here up north. The food looked awesome.

    • @kaleb5926
      @kaleb5926 7 місяців тому

      yeah its like $7 in ohio.

    • @peteryoon4004
      @peteryoon4004 7 місяців тому +4

      believe me, South Korea food is not cheap as you think

    • @cubabound2049
      @cubabound2049 7 місяців тому

      @@peteryoon4004 Really? The place Mike went to seemed pretty reasonable and looked really good.

    • @bbangguddonggu8437
      @bbangguddonggu8437 7 місяців тому +2

      he did go to places that are known for being outrageously cheap... most Koreans would spend around $6-12 USD for a typical meal and tourists will probably spend a bit more than that since restaurants tourists go to tend to be overpriced

    • @eduardolimaargimon5499
      @eduardolimaargimon5499 Місяць тому

      Remember that it may be inexpensive to you but expensive to the locals.
      Had a customer from the US buy one Super 120 Wool suit at the shop I work in Brazil, he was like...Wow this is super cheap and of high quality, you people are lucky...for him it was 600 dollars, for us it's 2900 bucks, wich is 2 times our monthly income​@@cubabound2049

  • @foetwenny
    @foetwenny 7 місяців тому +12

    Heading to Korea in the spring. Putting this on the list 😊

  • @stephaniealiceherbert2879
    @stephaniealiceherbert2879 7 місяців тому +4

    The buffet looks good. We have a lot of Korean (buy by the pound) lunch options here in DC that look similar.

    • @krislv9219
      @krislv9219 5 місяців тому

      Are they cheap or expensive?

  • @CDPA7
    @CDPA7 7 місяців тому +12

    Like Singapore I absolutely love it when Mikey goes to Seoul so much nostalgia for me! 😊

    • @debrosenbloom1731
      @debrosenbloom1731 7 місяців тому

      Yippee Back to his roots and how we love him!

    • @krislv9219
      @krislv9219 5 місяців тому +1

      @@debrosenbloom1731 He’s definitely NOT Korean or Singaporean. He’s from Xian China. Singapore has Chinese roots sure but Korea has very different food. It’s like saying Swedish is similar to American…no

  • @toualee1430
    @toualee1430 7 місяців тому +7

    Happy Halloween everyone. Stay safe out there tonight.

  • @JKimma8080
    @JKimma8080 7 місяців тому +4

    You had me at unlimited jajangmyeon dude.

  • @kittydarling6405
    @kittydarling6405 7 місяців тому +6

    💚 감사합니다 Mike, I'd like to thank you for an episode you did some time ago with Eric Nam. After looking him up then, I have been a very loyal and passionate fan of his ever since. You never know when and where the next influence will come from that brings such happiness. I'm very grateful for you having been a part of it, as I'm a fan who enjoys you as well. Beautiful & delicious South Korea, wish I lived there with every fiber of my being! 감사합니다 ❤谢谢

  • @imtheboss3389
    @imtheboss3389 4 місяці тому +1

    because of korean food .. philippines has tons of unli bbqs and hot pots now

  • @korpiz
    @korpiz 7 місяців тому +2

    I love Korean food!

  • @danielsantiagourtado3430
    @danielsantiagourtado3430 7 місяців тому +4

    Love your content Mike! Happy halloween 🎃🎃🎃🧡🧡🖤🖤🖤

  • @fakruk
    @fakruk 7 місяців тому +2

    Unlimited beer. Forget the food. I go for the beer

  • @ladygreer9323
    @ladygreer9323 7 місяців тому +3

    Hey Moke. Nothing but the best vida. You are navk in Seoul i see. Keep winning Mike. Everything looks delicious 😋🤤 Enjoy!! ❤️😙🐞 BTW: the prices blows my mind..

  • @adityatiwari5
    @adityatiwari5 3 місяці тому

    The cut to another place always looks like you start chasing random person 😂😂 and its hilarious

  • @ChinaDollTravels
    @ChinaDollTravels 7 місяців тому +2

    Love this of cheap eats options

  • @bethdoublekickchick8007
    @bethdoublekickchick8007 7 місяців тому +3

    I thought the Japanese egg sandwiches made me drool, but those Korean egg toast had me salivating at both ends 😅

  • @mjl5497
    @mjl5497 3 місяці тому

    Even the cheap eats in Seoul look amazing!! The buffet looks like wonderful way to try different koean dishes when traveling solo 🥢🥢🥢

  • @patriciafuchs5970
    @patriciafuchs5970 7 місяців тому +6

    Great looking food, made my mouth water!

  • @varnlestoff
    @varnlestoff 7 місяців тому +4

    When you dunked the egg sandwich into the potato soup my soul died a bit because I don't have that right now.

  • @JoseReyes-yn3xj
    @JoseReyes-yn3xj 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for the recs! I’ll be there next week 😈

  • @knathanknathan
    @knathanknathan 6 місяців тому

    Garlic makes noodles and rice really tasty

  • @mariusgr90
    @mariusgr90 7 місяців тому +1

    Japan & South Korea is on top of my places to visit.. the culture and food seems just up my ally...

  • @clifjackson7305
    @clifjackson7305 7 місяців тому +9

    Oh no..... it's better help now?!

  • @hanj31
    @hanj31 7 місяців тому +1

    I'm doing the spicy seafood noodle soup one. That's my favorite thing to get at a Korean Chinese place

  • @krislv9219
    @krislv9219 5 місяців тому

    Please tell us the name of the Korean buffet? It’s written in Korean thanks

  • @traciesteward1
    @traciesteward1 7 місяців тому +3

    Yes! Back in Korea!

  • @kativ46
    @kativ46 7 місяців тому

    It would be great if you started a company that sold noodles, and sauces of all kinds because they're impossible to find in this country. We ALL want to enjoy these noodles as you do,,,,,,

  • @rhy1203
    @rhy1203 7 місяців тому +2

    I wish i could see Krista again. She was a nice neighbor during your stay in Korea 2 years ago ❤❤❤❤

  • @jenellev2418
    @jenellev2418 7 місяців тому +3

    Hi Mike, can I have the address or location for the cheap Korean buffet? As I'm travelling to Seoul soon. Thank you 😊

  • @charlesleonard7734
    @charlesleonard7734 7 місяців тому +2

    Happy Halloween everyone.

  • @jada1230
    @jada1230 7 місяців тому

    so glad you are eating again in SK

  • @conspiracionesy
    @conspiracionesy 7 місяців тому +2

    I want to try more Korean food, I have only had one dish so far 😢

  • @isabelargueta8114
    @isabelargueta8114 7 місяців тому +5

    I am loving korean food but in LA it’s not that cheap so I do want to go to Korean to eat everything

  • @osmanleal0724
    @osmanleal0724 7 місяців тому

    Bro, that potato soup had a fly. Look well, and you will see that.

  • @razinrosli8849
    @razinrosli8849 7 місяців тому +4

    I feel like in Korea where Mike is most happy. Also japan.

  • @YASTravelsEatsWell
    @YASTravelsEatsWell 7 місяців тому +1

    Mikey: now I have a ton more cheap foodie stops in Seoul! I especially like the buffet!

  • @thehohcollective5201
    @thehohcollective5201 7 місяців тому +7

    Much respect to mike for doing a soup kitchen tour. lol

  • @JaimeDrewatWoodenU
    @JaimeDrewatWoodenU 7 місяців тому +1

    Curious, what is the reason for dipping the noodles rather than the sauce just being on them already?

    • @whojang2000
      @whojang2000 7 місяців тому +1

      Japanese style noodle dish made to be eaten that way(According to the Japanese people)

    • @cee_el
      @cee_el 7 місяців тому +1

      Cause the soup is quite thick and much richer than normal ramen soups. So it’ll be quite salty if you pour the noodles inside the soup

    • @macsungminson3583
      @macsungminson3583 6 місяців тому +1

      So the noodle keeps its freshness and chewyness.

  • @johnkiin219
    @johnkiin219 7 місяців тому +1

    Hey Mike,
    What is the Steak BBQ place called? and where is it located in?
    Thanks Mike, Great Content

  • @victorlui5955
    @victorlui5955 7 місяців тому

    Happy Halloween!!! 🎃🎃🎃

  • @gailsiangco5599
    @gailsiangco5599 7 місяців тому

    Only in Korea Mikey Chen !!! Cheap Eats & delicious !!! The whole world is just busy ! No more Covid ! Were living again ! Thank you for sharing Mikey Chen !!!

  • @meat_loves_wasabi
    @meat_loves_wasabi 7 місяців тому

    Really like the One is Mashi China & their Tang Su Yuk near Hongdae

  • @olegejelenko9349
    @olegejelenko9349 7 місяців тому +2

    Awesome

  • @skepticfucker280
    @skepticfucker280 7 місяців тому

    6 bucks all you can eat and beer!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
    I can't even understand how that's possible.....

  • @glenc4034
    @glenc4034 6 місяців тому

    What's the address to Steak! ? 😅

  • @DragonOrbProductions
    @DragonOrbProductions 6 місяців тому

    the jaja noodles seems tasty, im not sure if ill enjoy that sauce, as i am not a asian

  • @AL-ws5yi
    @AL-ws5yi 7 місяців тому +3

    I would love to go to Korea.

  • @tombot5000
    @tombot5000 7 місяців тому +3

    Brb moving to Korea.

  • @Zee_1003
    @Zee_1003 7 місяців тому +1

    Mikey, can you try eating at Isaac's Toast and Mama's Touch?

  • @Trulyrey239
    @Trulyrey239 7 місяців тому +1

    Hey Mike

  • @nobodyi9396
    @nobodyi9396 17 днів тому

    Obliviously you have sponsorship to advertise these places.

  • @akabill79
    @akabill79 7 місяців тому +4

    Mike Banchan is a collective noun so need to put an S on the end of everything Hope wifey scolded u

  • @ASMR115
    @ASMR115 7 місяців тому

    Beautiful 👌👌👌

  • @Woozlewuzzleable
    @Woozlewuzzleable 7 місяців тому +2

    I can't even buy something for $3 at the grocery store, especially all you can eat.

  • @annunakian8054
    @annunakian8054 6 місяців тому

    It's crazy bc ppl in Korea are experiencing inflation. USD is strong 💪💵

  • @sugargun2628
    @sugargun2628 7 місяців тому +146

    please look into better help as a sponsor they have been underfire for many reasons

    • @asherwoodman8821
      @asherwoodman8821 7 місяців тому +6

      Can you list some of the reasons?

    • @vengfulmushroom
      @vengfulmushroom 7 місяців тому +7

      Can you list sponsors that aren't because when you're a UA-camr you take what you can get

    • @Notorious_IG
      @Notorious_IG 7 місяців тому +26

      Who cares, enjoy the content rather than nitpicking the reason we get to consume the content.

    • @yermailmain206
      @yermailmain206 7 місяців тому

      AG1 is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🤙🏽

    • @darkphoenixb4u81
      @darkphoenixb4u81 7 місяців тому +1

      Scum company sold customer data for profit. Big red flag

  • @whojang2000
    @whojang2000 7 місяців тому +3

    6:59 Soup is Cow-blood soup, Not the Pig-blood.

  • @coolbreeze253
    @coolbreeze253 7 місяців тому +10

    I'd quickly become morbidly obese if I ate just half as much as Mike.

  • @miab5409
    @miab5409 7 місяців тому

    Looks delucious

  • @jamesgoode753
    @jamesgoode753 7 місяців тому +1

    Dipping noodles. Thats cool

  • @laurenmunday9092
    @laurenmunday9092 7 місяців тому +7

    Please please do some reading on better health. They are not who you think they are.

  • @the.marinator
    @the.marinator 7 місяців тому +1

    Unbelievably cheap! That one bowl of Jajang Myun would cost between $14 to 17 here in Southern California. And not all you can eat.

  • @peepercoco
    @peepercoco 7 місяців тому +2

    Is Jajangmyeon spicy?

    • @macintoshhjball4686
      @macintoshhjball4686 7 місяців тому +4

      no

    • @johnnychang4233
      @johnnychang4233 7 місяців тому +2

      It's not, au contraire, it's kind of sweet. That's why Mike added dry chili pepper powder to give it a kick.

    • @adsyalbert9y234
      @adsyalbert9y234 Місяць тому

      It can be spicy, but the Korean version is usually more savory with a hint of sweetness. Maybe think rich soy sauce with a hint of sweetness?🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @thomasjoonhyukpark1068
    @thomasjoonhyukpark1068 7 місяців тому +1

    Jjamong name of the restaurant

  • @syncwolf3375
    @syncwolf3375 7 місяців тому

    I find it funny how the all you can eat buffets are so much cheaper all around the world than the us

  • @hyltonlutge3774
    @hyltonlutge3774 7 місяців тому +5

    Food for thought: If an unstoppable force meets an immovable object, the answer is that the unstoppable force is redirected. The unstoppable force has two characteristics, movement and direction. Only movement must remain constant. The immovable object has one, it cannot move. Therefore, the unstoppable force is redirected.

    • @craigstultz7950
      @craigstultz7950 7 місяців тому

      It's about time wind and rain wear down the mountain

  • @extendods7476
    @extendods7476 7 місяців тому

    5:49 what song is thisss

  • @somejerkbag
    @somejerkbag 7 місяців тому

    Okay... what is 'scamen'?
    Sounds like a noolde that isn't a real noodle. Like konjac or something

    • @adsyalbert9y234
      @adsyalbert9y234 Місяць тому

      lol
      “Tsukemen” is Japanese dipping noodles
      Different pronunciations for noodles
      Chinese: mian
      Korean: myun
      Japanese: men

  • @irena-talita
    @irena-talita 7 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @mrknebin
    @mrknebin 7 місяців тому +1

    🙏🙏

  • @golferdan906
    @golferdan906 7 місяців тому +1

    If you want to try an in-n-out buger copycat, Cry Cheeseburger isn't too bad.

  • @sugandhakatiyar7001
    @sugandhakatiyar7001 7 місяців тому +3

    Mike i have been following you for quite some time but you recently you just did not seen good enough. Save some energy boss and take care of yourself

  • @IamnotJokic
    @IamnotJokic 7 місяців тому +4

    Jjm is good but you feel like shite after. There’s a reason why it’s ayce, most people can’t even eat more than a bowl.

  • @maeve4686
    @maeve4686 7 місяців тому +1

    Hamburg Steak from Hamburg, Germany , brought by migrating populations in early 1800's. Of course, Americans love to re-create these other dishes...like Hawaiian Pizza...lol

    • @Jim58223
      @Jim58223 7 місяців тому +4

      Hawaiian pizza is Canadian.

  • @peterlegend
    @peterlegend 7 місяців тому

    They let this man back in Korea

  • @IzenOla-up3ld
    @IzenOla-up3ld 6 місяців тому

    I hope you all have or had a great day and night ❤️ in Jesus Christ name I pray amen ❤️🙏

  • @alexthai5223
    @alexthai5223 7 місяців тому +4

    Actual vid starts at 1:17 your wlecome

  • @zenith2023
    @zenith2023 6 місяців тому

    looks good but you seriously overcooked that steak

  • @Angelaachan
    @Angelaachan 7 місяців тому +1

    STOP ACCEPTING BETTERHELP SPONSORS.

  • @pixiefaerie718
    @pixiefaerie718 6 місяців тому +1

    Please research who you accept as sponsors.

  • @ButeraGrande
    @ButeraGrande 7 місяців тому +1

    Did i hear unlimited beer? xD

  • @IzenOla-up3ld
    @IzenOla-up3ld 6 місяців тому

    God Bless you all and your whole families stay safe, healthy and happy everyone please drive safely and any type of transportation and movement to all our destinations and back to our homes please take care of yourself and others in Jesus Christ name I pray amen ❤️ 🙏 🙌 ❤️🙏God Bless you all and your whole families stay safe, healthy and happy everyone please drive safely and any type of transportation and movement to all our destinations and back to our homes please take care of yourself and others in Jesus Christ name I pray amen ❤️ 🙏 🙌 ❤️🙏

  • @nathancasey7712
    @nathancasey7712 7 місяців тому +1

    Man food is so cheap in Korea

  • @SmallGuy845
    @SmallGuy845 7 місяців тому +1

    I know you were trying to say thank you in Korean, but both times you said different things and they weren't even words. It was like you just made up stuff and ended them with 습니다 (sumnida).

  • @ahspark87
    @ahspark87 7 місяців тому

    I hope that burger shop knew what buggery means 😅

  • @BirbDaddyGram
    @BirbDaddyGram 7 місяців тому +18

    Better help is BAD!

  • @stephaniealiceherbert2879
    @stephaniealiceherbert2879 7 місяців тому

    So . . . you are eating Japanese food in Korea? Why not eat Japanese food in Japan -- and Korean food in Korea?

    • @macsungminson3583
      @macsungminson3583 6 місяців тому

      Maybe for the people 'living' in Korea, not for the people looking for a short trip I guess.

  • @michelle7286
    @michelle7286 7 місяців тому +1

    First!

  • @koog008
    @koog008 7 місяців тому

    sigh im jealous. wish i lived in korea. all that food for that price. sigh

  • @robertalmiala2141
    @robertalmiala2141 7 місяців тому +2

    Seventh.

  • @baconfister
    @baconfister 4 місяці тому

    Bruh, if you want to call yourself a foodie, you simply must know the difference between green onions and chives. Just saying.

  • @user-tw4hu4hx6x
    @user-tw4hu4hx6x 7 місяців тому +8

    짜장면에 고춧가루 넣는거 보고 감탄했다. 뭘 좀 아시는구만

    • @mandy11254
      @mandy11254 7 місяців тому +6

      Translation is a bit off. It's not "what do you know" but rather "this guy knows".