TRADER JOE'S FOOD HAUL! Top Asian Frozen Foods & Snacks to Buy

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  • Best Asian foods and snacks at Trader Joe's! Learn which Trader Joe's popular items from frozen dumplings to noodles are a must buy! Trying Trader Joe's Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese inspired frozen foods 🥟🍜. Like & subscribe for more grocery hauls 🙋🏻‍♀️
    Shop with me at Trader Joe's! Here are the Trader Joe's taste test with prices:
    1:50 Trader Joe's Frozen Steamed Pork & Ginger Soup Dumplings
    2:42 Cha Siu Bao Chinese Style Pork Buns
    5:40 Trader Joe's Beef Pho Soup Vietnamese Inspired Beef and Rice Noodle Soup
    10:09 Korean Style Beef Short Ribs
    13:53 Trader Joe's Tempura Shrimp with Soy Dipping Sauce
    16:40 Trader Ming's Chicken & Vegetable Wonton Soup
    19:28 Cripsy Crunchy Mochi Rice Nuggets Trader Joe's Snack
    22:05 Korean Inspired Bulgogi Beef Fried Rice with Kimchi
    24:49 Thai Shrimp Gyoza
    28:25 Trader Joe's Spicy Miso Instant Ramen Soup
    32:36 Thai Tea Mini Mochi Ice Cream
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  • @CupofTJ
    @CupofTJ  2 роки тому +154

    Hello everyone 🥰! I’ve been incredibly busy with acting and classes but I’m back filming videos this month. Thanks everyone for your patience and also for those of you who reached out 🥺! I have my biggest audition yet tomorrow and am a nervous wreck so please wish me luck, I appreciate you all!! ❤️
    👉🏻 I’ve been creating lots of bite size content, subscribe to my daily shorts channel here: ua-cam.com/users/dailycupoftj

    • @babitabhasin2748
      @babitabhasin2748 2 роки тому

      Why don't you make Indian food videos from trader Joe's or costco

    • @talkingtoalison
      @talkingtoalison 2 роки тому

      Good luck!

    • @ElifromEarth1999
      @ElifromEarth1999 2 роки тому

      Finally, new content! Goodluck for your audition TJ. We love you 💓

    • @deependersinghchouha
      @deependersinghchouha 2 роки тому

      best of luck TJ for audition ❤️❤️❤️

    • @yukjellybeans
      @yukjellybeans 2 роки тому

      Good luck on your audition! I think you're fantastic

  • @pettybee3860
    @pettybee3860 Рік тому +18

    Her energy and vibe makes me feel safe

  • @JessicaChadwick-sk7ld
    @JessicaChadwick-sk7ld 10 місяців тому +5

    Lol, y’all…. I live for her energy. I can just have a bad day and flip to her channel and she just kills me. She makes everything better with energy, fun, and good food lol.😂

  • @edgarmartinez2983
    @edgarmartinez2983 2 роки тому +47

    Trader Joe's Tempura Shrimp with Mikey Chen's Hot Oil...EPIC!

    • @racheljones1187
      @racheljones1187 2 роки тому +1

      Have you tried their soup dumplings? We love them

    • @edgarmartinez2983
      @edgarmartinez2983 2 роки тому

      @@racheljones1187 Yes, love them as well.

    • @Mysasser1
      @Mysasser1 2 роки тому

      🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @kimg6834
    @kimg6834 2 роки тому +36

    Ooh yes please do a part 2! They came out with ube mochi at Trader Joe’s!!!! It’s soo good!

    • @CupofTJ
      @CupofTJ  2 роки тому +3

      NO WAY THAT SOUNDS AMAZING!! Yes I will 8)!!

  • @dylann9591
    @dylann9591 2 роки тому +4

    Your reaction/review is so refreshing and honest. I love it!!! I also like how you do very short reviews on a bunch of items at once AND your Asian!

  • @YUMMAEH1
    @YUMMAEH1 2 роки тому +15

    Yes, do part 2 at Trader Joe’s. I’m definitely going to stop by there soon just to try some of these, especially the mini mochi icecream. Thank you for your reviews!

  • @nancyfasolino7607
    @nancyfasolino7607 2 роки тому +14

    Because of you I splurged on the Korean short ribs I’m having tonight with lettuce wraps and the buns☺️

  • @Shichman
    @Shichman 2 роки тому +1

    I do most of my shopping at Trader Joes in NYC. I usually bike home with a bag of frozen foods. My freezer is full of their frozen fish. Really helped last year. So good.

  • @LindaKamminga
    @LindaKamminga 2 роки тому +10

    We were so happy to see you post a new video! I love Trader Joe's, but I've been skeptical of their Asian products. Going to go get us some Korean bbq ribs and soup dumplings later this week! Thanks for the review. Break a leg! You are hilarious and so cute!!

  • @jeremyhuang6295
    @jeremyhuang6295 2 роки тому

    YAY FINALLY!! I've been looking forward to your new video for a long time! I really appreciate all your hard work to all your wonderful fans and including me!

  • @jennifermclaurin217
    @jennifermclaurin217 2 роки тому +6

    My family has been OBSESSED with Trader Joe's for about 4 months now. My brother has fallen in love with the Cha Siu Bao and has been known to buy seventeen...yes u read that right, 17 bags of buns only to go back and get more 6 days later!! My mom and I are big fans of the fully cooked pork belly and short ribs. They're an easy way to get a good dinner on the table quickly!

    • @CupofTJ
      @CupofTJ  2 роки тому +1

      Omg the pork belly?? That sounds so good!!

    • @jennifermclaurin217
      @jennifermclaurin217 2 роки тому +1

      @@CupofTJ Oh yeah it's VERY VERY good! It's a nice size about 5.5×1.5 in. thick and cooks (reheats) is about 20 minutes and is so yummy! 🤤🤤😋😋 When anyone asks me about Trader Joe's I always recommend these four things...
      1- Pork Belly
      2- Short Ribs
      3- Cha Siu Bao
      4- Mini Croissants.

  • @teesong6801
    @teesong6801 2 роки тому

    So thankful you did this video! I tried the soup dumpling and agree with you, it was good! Going to try your recommendations. Glad you were truthful and no sponsored!

  • @missfiiona
    @missfiiona 2 роки тому +10

    Just discovered your channel and you're so fun but also critical enough which is amazing for a food channel. Keep it up girl!

  • @CindyMay
    @CindyMay 2 роки тому +2

    Yes! I’ve tried the Korean ribs, and Kong pao chicken, and chicken , salmon, pork dumplings I love all of them! Plus the juicy dumplings they are good too!

  • @judesmncaps
    @judesmncaps 2 роки тому +2

    I'd wife TJ immediately. I love how she is sooooo genuine in this episode, I like the vibe 🥰

  • @millienorton5009
    @millienorton5009 2 роки тому

    I have been shopping at Trader Joe's since 1988.I lived in Camarillo California at the time. And we shopped in Ventura California, the only store at the time that was close by. I've been shopping there ever since. Love it. 💘

  • @tcong9616
    @tcong9616 2 роки тому +2

    Hmmm ummm, yeah! Literally bringing TJ’s home to a Cup of TJ. Rockin’ enjoyable. Well done!

  • @MistyMightBeManicShaklefor7416
    @MistyMightBeManicShaklefor7416 2 роки тому +1

    I just found out TJs carries soup dumplings...I'm so glad you reviewed them, thanks😘running out tomorrow to get a couple boxes😁

  • @kriannnne
    @kriannnne 2 роки тому +6

    I love finding cute things in everything like how you found it in the noodles. It was a very artsy bundle lol 🍜😂

  • @marieesposito9145
    @marieesposito9145 2 роки тому +11

    Thanks for these reviews, once a month my grand-daughter and try Korean recipes and watch BTS music videos , I'm definitely going to try the BBQ ribs. You are such a sweetie 💕

  • @dy7023
    @dy7023 2 роки тому

    Love love your sense of humor. Thank you for your food review.

  • @Chuckme888
    @Chuckme888 2 роки тому +2

    "Wha da!!???" Best expression ever, even for you TJ! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @lernslerns3745
    @lernslerns3745 2 роки тому +1

    The vegetable pad Thai is SO GOOD! You’ll have to try it next time.

  • @coletted4591
    @coletted4591 2 роки тому +1

    Stumbled upon your channel and so glad I did!👍🏾 So fun!🤩 Can’t wait to try the Korean short ribs 😋

  • @Pandatonix
    @Pandatonix 2 роки тому +1

    AAAAHHHHHH Queen!!!! I've missed you! Welcome back! You helped keep me sane during quarentine!

  • @isabelargueta8114
    @isabelargueta8114 2 роки тому

    It’s great to see another video because I miss you 😍 you make your video funny not boring at all. Love the way you are and I enjoy seen your food videos

  • @isagoldfield7393
    @isagoldfield7393 2 роки тому

    I really enjoyed your TJ Asian haul.
    Thanks!!

  • @snadrap
    @snadrap 2 роки тому

    Just found your channel and adore you! Was exactly what I was thinking as I just moved to NYC from Asia and need my Asian food fill. You're awesome!

  • @justchris814
    @justchris814 2 роки тому +1

    I love those soup dumplings I picked some up a couple weeks ago and I'm hooked.

  • @chuanuy5
    @chuanuy5 2 роки тому

    My son and I hit TJ's last night, it's about 20 miles away. Thank you for the reviews, we'll head back next week for the Korean BBQ Ribs. I made some a couple of weeks ago from "scratch" and the family loved them, but it would be nice to have a standby in the freezer,

  • @lixyza
    @lixyza 2 роки тому +3

    WHOA I’m eating TJ’s short ribs while watching this 😂 what a coincidence!

  • @pegwilson9589
    @pegwilson9589 2 роки тому +3

    I was so happy when I saw you had uploaded a new video! I just bought a few of these items myself, and have not tried them yet. I'm even more excited to try them now. Also, I am in love with your apron. Would you mind sharing where you got it?

  • @batacumba
    @batacumba Рік тому

    I really can’t with you and that cat paw oven mitt. Too adorable. 😂

  • @mtownsen
    @mtownsen 2 роки тому +19

    I recommend the TJ Orange Chicken. It gets a lot of hype and at times can be considered better than restaurant style.

    • @CupofTJ
      @CupofTJ  2 роки тому +1

      I’ll grab it in the next episode!!

    • @Pinkkermit17
      @Pinkkermit17 2 роки тому

      It is so good!

    • @annelisejc6923
      @annelisejc6923 2 роки тому

      I luuuuurve trader joe's orange chicken!

    • @inapicklenow8866
      @inapicklenow8866 2 роки тому

      Hello, is the orange chicken thigh or breast? Just curious 😅

    • @MeSimply01
      @MeSimply01 2 роки тому +2

      @@inapicklenow8866 Im pretty sure it is dark meat

  • @irena-talita
    @irena-talita 2 роки тому

    Omg I have missed your videos 🥰💕TJ but was happy to at least have the short vids ..I LOVE this trader Joe Haul please do another one ..The shrimp 🍤 looked yummy and so did the Mochi ..Fabulous video TJ good to see you back ..x❤️

  • @pattykochenower4222
    @pattykochenower4222 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this ! The Kal bi looked so good!!! Agree, best part !!!

  • @MsDoglover02
    @MsDoglover02 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for the tips! Shared the short ribs and Korean Inspired Bulgogi Beef Fried Rice with Kimchi and we loved it! I never had Kimchi but should have known I'd like it since I like sauerkraut.

    • @danieldaekim1985
      @danieldaekim1985 2 роки тому

      Hello friend nice meeting you here, how are you doing?

  • @AussieAngeS
    @AussieAngeS 2 роки тому +16

    We don’t have trader joes here in Australia, I’m always interested in watching these types of videos 😊🥰

    • @lilkitten545
      @lilkitten545 2 роки тому

      We don't have them in Canada either, it's a US thing

    • @danieldaekim1985
      @danieldaekim1985 2 роки тому

      Hello friend nice meeting you here, how are you doing?

  • @alannabegley3524
    @alannabegley3524 2 роки тому

    We love you TJ!! Good luck on your audition tomorrow! Sending you all the looveee!!!

  • @mlast6145
    @mlast6145 2 роки тому +1

    ❤️❤️❤️ I hope your audition went well. I really appreciate your bright spirits and laughter. Would definitely watch more reviews of Trader Joe's stuff, love that store! (also, now I have to go hunt down some scallion pancakes)

  • @laurienguyen9996
    @laurienguyen9996 2 роки тому

    Great heads up on what to buy at Trader Joe's!!! Thank you. Love your videos. 🥟🥟🥟🥟

  • @ernestinehannon3383
    @ernestinehannon3383 2 роки тому

    Love your show especially the Asian haul

  • @virginiacorcoran1326
    @virginiacorcoran1326 2 роки тому

    🍤🥟🥖The scallion pancakes are terrific.

  • @gwendolynflanary7136
    @gwendolynflanary7136 2 роки тому

    Thank You Lady! I Love It!

  • @courtneynakashima1257
    @courtneynakashima1257 2 роки тому +1

    I love those mochi nuggets. This made me miss them. Wish we had a Trader Joe's in Hawaii.

  • @luvopuppy
    @luvopuppy 2 роки тому +1

    OMG I want to try the short ribs, it’s looks so good and also dumplings soup wontons

  • @esthermitchell646
    @esthermitchell646 2 роки тому +1

    Your reviews are so funny and informative. I've been wanting to go to Trader Joe's for their unique finds. As soon as my refrigerator is somewhat low, I'll visit my local TJ. Thanks for the reviews.

  • @claudiapolio6123
    @claudiapolio6123 2 роки тому

    I love their wonton soup!!! That’s a must

  • @judyf3090
    @judyf3090 2 роки тому

    My family loves Trader Joes . Great reviews.. Going to try some of these especially Korean BBQ Ribs. Yum!!! You are too cute.

  • @sammysammmsamm
    @sammysammmsamm 2 роки тому

    So happy your back !

  • @Nnnmjjj
    @Nnnmjjj 2 роки тому

    I’m hooked on the soup dumplings 🥟 love the chicken one

  • @sydneyjackson9037
    @sydneyjackson9037 2 роки тому +1

    Currently eating the potstickers….def one of my favs

  • @viviankatagiri2202
    @viviankatagiri2202 2 роки тому

    You are so refreshing & glad to see an Asian trying TJ's Asian products!
    Tried a few...Dumplings not too bad....
    I think steaming them is better.

  • @GirlChopin
    @GirlChopin 2 роки тому

    Thank you for Trader Joe's share. our TJ in Monterey is very small; it's nice to see other TJ's!

  • @richardbarba2736
    @richardbarba2736 2 роки тому

    Wow wow wow my favorite grocery store!!!

  • @mallorysfavmovies88
    @mallorysfavmovies88 2 роки тому +1

    I love your apron and oven mitt. They are so adorable. Definitely one of my favorite UA-camrs

  • @robincates9095
    @robincates9095 2 роки тому

    would love to see a part 2. I plan on trying the mochi and the cha siu bao

  • @milessakauye8819
    @milessakauye8819 2 роки тому +11

    Thank you for the reviews! Always enjoy watching. Good luck on your audition. Let us know how it goes.

    • @CupofTJ
      @CupofTJ  2 роки тому +3

      Thank you Miles!!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @tomithot261
    @tomithot261 2 роки тому +1

    Applause ... you bring a smile to my face as you present really good info on Asian food and your successful UA-cam venture. I am vegetarian, do eat fish ... please more plant based choices. Love the frozen food taste and comments ... we do have a Trader Joe's and also a Costco. Keep eating and letting us know what you think.

  • @felicepalma
    @felicepalma 2 роки тому

    love watching your vlogs. keep safe always 😍😍😍

  • @elizamccroskey1708
    @elizamccroskey1708 Рік тому

    I can't imagine how frozen Pho could ever be good. It's a fresh dish.

  • @katrinasmith7111
    @katrinasmith7111 2 роки тому

    I love your videos your attitude always brighten my day 🥟🥟🥟

  • @manvo9889
    @manvo9889 2 роки тому

    😂 love your personality and I agree with you on their Pho. Major violation!

  • @SH-pm3dm
    @SH-pm3dm 2 роки тому

    I love Trader Joe's, It's like the little brother of Costco. You can always find something good and interesting stuff there.

  • @jennyhendrickson8477
    @jennyhendrickson8477 2 роки тому +2

    Trader Joe's pork shu Mai is ridiculously amazing.

  • @ash-do1tz
    @ash-do1tz 2 роки тому +10

    watching from the Philipines ,Philippines miss you ❤️😘🇵🇭

    • @CupofTJ
      @CupofTJ  2 роки тому +4

      HIII LOVE YOU

  • @yroque922
    @yroque922 2 роки тому

    I ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ watching these videos!

  • @nerohero6070
    @nerohero6070 2 роки тому +1

    Omg love you TJ , I miss your videos😁💗💗

  • @marysalas5140
    @marysalas5140 2 роки тому

    I enjoy watching your fun videos

  • @mushroomt0p
    @mushroomt0p 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this! I know what to get, and what not to get next time i'm at Trader's.

  • @lgranb2187
    @lgranb2187 2 роки тому

    Omg I love your energy! I've been giggling the whole time! Giggles=new subbie!!!

  • @mymidnightjapaneserecipes6579
    @mymidnightjapaneserecipes6579 2 роки тому

    Thank you for the super informative reviews! Have you tried TJ's pork shumai? That's my fav besides the short-rib!

  • @maneeratwongjaroenporn8697
    @maneeratwongjaroenporn8697 2 роки тому

    Love your food energy!
    Ps. Steam pork soup dumpling is the best!

  • @markokino3716
    @markokino3716 2 роки тому

    Pork and ginger soup dumplings? YES!!!

    • @CupofTJ
      @CupofTJ  2 роки тому

      YESSS it was surprisingly so good!!

  • @christineb1891
    @christineb1891 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the haul. You are cute and humorous. Keep it up

  • @karuragirljustus5555
    @karuragirljustus5555 Рік тому

    Thank you for the video I will try most of those.

  • @dhakshar9096
    @dhakshar9096 2 роки тому +1

    In most cases the lactose (sugar) in the cheese is digested by the introduced bacteria during the cheese making process. Ig it shouldn’t be a problem in most cases to consume cheese while being lactose intolerant. Btw nice to have you back!!🇮🇳

  • @Pinkkermit17
    @Pinkkermit17 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely love Trader Joe’s your very right that you don’t go in with a shopping list and buy what’s calling your name.

  • @monicamanibusan3172
    @monicamanibusan3172 2 роки тому

    Short ribs is my go to!! 👍🏻😋

  • @allycasaran7986
    @allycasaran7986 2 роки тому

    🤗🤗🤗you are so cute! Thank you for sharing your cuteness and tastebuds! Rock on!

  • @nevillekwa8772
    @nevillekwa8772 2 роки тому

    She is so funny and crazy!. I love trader joe's, we always buy Chinese or Indian frozen food.

  • @lalaloser34
    @lalaloser34 2 роки тому

    Love Trader Joe’s! Now I think I need to plan a trip there lol

  • @simpleme5719
    @simpleme5719 2 роки тому +1

    I don't eat from the Chinese Restaurants anymore I just to TraderJoe's. Thanks for explaining the food,because I always wonder what thing are. Can't wait to get back to Trader Joe's...🤗🤗🤗🤗🤤🤤🤤❤❤

  • @shaeblue06
    @shaeblue06 2 роки тому

    Your reaction to the pho had me rolling!!!! 😂😂😂😂

  • @hannahbeee__
    @hannahbeee__ 2 роки тому

    Love you TJ !!!💕💕💕💕

  • @Cherub200298
    @Cherub200298 2 роки тому +1

    I will be getting the pork steam buns. They looked good

  • @nikki9822
    @nikki9822 2 роки тому

    Your videos always make my day

  • @ianfell3838
    @ianfell3838 2 роки тому +9

    Great episode TJ. My experience has always been that the food in Asia is always better than what's available in the UK. Alarm bells always ring when I see "INSPIRED" in the description.

    • @kevinsmith5489
      @kevinsmith5489 Рік тому +1

      You're surprised Asian food in Asia is better than the UK? The place that needed to rip off another country's cuisine for a national dish? The place that thinks jellied eel is good? The place that took over 1/3rd of the world and never learned how to properly use spices?
      Yeah I'm absolutely shocked too

    • @kevinsmith5489
      @kevinsmith5489 Рік тому

      All jokes aside, almost all of these dishes are "inspired", not traditional. And it's very good for cheap packaged food, I doubt many would actually rank it above a restaurant let alone Asian food in Asia

  • @sarahmarchal1697
    @sarahmarchal1697 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for your positive vibes and shares. Watching you in Brussels, Belgium (Europe)

    • @CupofTJ
      @CupofTJ  2 роки тому +1

      OMG Brussels is beautiful!! Ty for watching Sarah ❤️

  • @linnetsze5253
    @linnetsze5253 Рік тому

    TJ, you are such a cheerful and positive minded gal....

  • @sammypigeot5797
    @sammypigeot5797 2 роки тому

    I was a chef in Manhattan ! TAIL Of The Dove ... I just found you TODAY! Love ya Sista! GREAT Energy! ❤💮🍡

  • @user-wf2vk6xd9m
    @user-wf2vk6xd9m Рік тому +1

    I will definitely try Korean barbecue one! Thank you TJ💕

  • @steved2623
    @steved2623 2 роки тому

    Welcome back and good luck. 👍👍

  • @Ashley28822
    @Ashley28822 2 роки тому

    I am so excited seeing you back! Good Luck...Can I request more vegetarian food?

  • @mroptical1982
    @mroptical1982 2 роки тому

    Hello TJ the pork buns nice buns you had there and BBQ Korean ribs. Wishing you well Take Care Dear

  • @stephencormier8074
    @stephencormier8074 2 роки тому

    Terrific food haul teacher, glad I ate before watching lol .. the mochi 😂 .. glad to see your reviews again and thank you for sharing tj 🙏☺️

    • @CupofTJ
      @CupofTJ  2 роки тому

      Thank you always for watching Stephen! Appreciate you!

  • @mslonadlane
    @mslonadlane 2 роки тому

    I truly enjoy your videos

  • @sliceofalice
    @sliceofalice 2 роки тому +1

    Try the green tea and strawberry mocha ice creams. They are super delicious!

  • @kazthomas2553
    @kazthomas2553 2 роки тому

    Please, please, please do parts 2,3 and 4 for TJ. Loved this!