48 Hours Eating ONLY Trader Joe's Food | BEST Trader Joe's Noodles EVER?!

I spent 48 hours eating exclusively from Trader Joe's and explored a variety of their products. Join me as I taste-test what could be the best noodles they EVER offered
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  • @mmmrice
    @mmmrice2 күн бұрын

    "Flakey fluffy scallon pancake that Joe could've ever traded for " plss 😭😭

  • @robertnagy6125
    @robertnagy6125Күн бұрын

    When he says it's not bad, it's bad.😂😂😂

  • @cee_el
    @cee_el3 күн бұрын

    That Japanese fried rice has Japanese ingredients but it’s not a fried rice that you will ever find in Japan 😅

  • @Ungermax7
    @Ungermax72 күн бұрын

    He literally loves everything. Most food channels actually are critical of things. It's frozen food, it can't be this good lol

  • @Shakodancer16

    @Shakodancer16

    Күн бұрын

    It honestly is that good. I was also skeptical then I tried a bunch and ohhh man

  • @mech9388

    @mech9388

    Күн бұрын

    It’s not, lol. Most of these items are okay at best. We keep them on hand in our freezer when we are in a pinch or stay in to party and know we won’t be able to drive anywhere. None of it is great.

  • @mariapizzaa

    @mariapizzaa

    4 сағат бұрын

    He didn't like everything in this vid though...

  • @thatcrazychick3108

    @thatcrazychick3108

    4 сағат бұрын

    I was just thinking if he's saying its good for frozen ready made meals or if its just really good in general. With that said, everything I buy fromTJs I genuinely love lol

  • @debbiebriscoe293
    @debbiebriscoe2932 күн бұрын

    I wish we had Trader Joes in Australia, there’s so many different types of food there & that’s only what you showed us. AMAZING…. Thank you for sharing ❤❤❤

  • @FeedTeeTee
    @FeedTeeTee3 күн бұрын

    Can't go wrong with food from Trader Joe's! YUM!

  • @treytison1444
    @treytison14444 күн бұрын

    Mike will buy more groceries than I do in a month and say "This should last me the next day or two"

  • @zanec814
    @zanec8144 күн бұрын

    Pair the corn ribs with the "everything but the elote" seasoning. So good.

  • @MrAlwaysRight

    @MrAlwaysRight

    3 күн бұрын

    Nah don't do it, that taste like a pupu.

  • @WhereBeansBeen
    @WhereBeansBeen4 күн бұрын

    I work at Trader Joe's, and I 100% agree with your assessments 👍👍

  • @WhereBeansBeen

    @WhereBeansBeen

    4 күн бұрын

    The mini shrimp buns were definitely disappointing. They need some pickled veg at least. And the chicken kaarage, I felt, is just as you described. I thought that this was a fabulous review, and as always, thank you for ALL of your content 🤗

  • @MikePhoTravelVlogs

    @MikePhoTravelVlogs

    4 күн бұрын

    💯💯💯✅✅✅👍😀

  • @spiritedreviewexc

    @spiritedreviewexc

    3 күн бұрын

    @@WhereBeansBeen Big Y (a local to me store) has something like a dill pickle medle of vedgies, it sounds like it would be good on it....I didn't mind the flavor though

  • @hilo007
    @hilo007Күн бұрын

    Long time TJ customer and had 90% of what he reviewed. They are legit. 👍👍👍

  • @meoweratormeows4198
    @meoweratormeows41983 күн бұрын

    I find that the tropical boba pearls taste great when paired with Arizona green tea with ginseng and honey. It tames down the sourness from the passion fruit and overall, a great boba drink! The sourness is very stark if paired with just water.

  • @MK-oq5vr
    @MK-oq5vr2 күн бұрын

    What’s with the strange hand rubbing each time you eat something 😂

  • @TheHHIPPO

    @TheHHIPPO

    2 күн бұрын

    Seal getting a treat 😂😂

  • @jackepik2835
    @jackepik28352 күн бұрын

    I love how ppl still think frozen stuff is yucky. At least here in germany, most frozen meals are really good, especially the frozen fruits and veggies are even better than fresh one cuz they retain almost all of their vitamins and nutrition for a long period of time

  • @haikuhsu
    @haikuhsu3 күн бұрын

    Put the chicken karaage (or any friend chicken product) on the bubble waffles for a quick and easy version of chicken and waffles!!

  • @anseladams23
    @anseladams233 күн бұрын

    For the mushroom ravioli, trader joe's sells powdered truffle in the spice section. Lasts forever and would be great on those ravioli.

  • @lizacrochets98

    @lizacrochets98

    2 күн бұрын

    I second this !!! 👌

  • @cdubb4954
    @cdubb49543 күн бұрын

    We love Trader Joes - We eat the Japanese rice with bulgogi, galbi and pork belly. its so delicate in flavor that it pairs well with a more spiced entree.

  • @Cassie-bg3co
    @Cassie-bg3coКүн бұрын

    If Mikey says something is spicy, you can take that to the bank 😂

  • @hbrailsford8429
    @hbrailsford84293 күн бұрын

    I love Trader Joe's.

  • @carols3517
    @carols35173 күн бұрын

    Funny how you eat spaghetti just like ramen noodles!

  • @AkaRedFallen
    @AkaRedFallen4 күн бұрын

    Trader joe's does have a Fresh Garlic bread, in the fresh bread section, garlic butter is on the bread. It's in a plastic bag with a brown bag over it, best with melted cheese, highly recommend with the cheese put on 2 minutes before completion.

  • @heelhook79

    @heelhook79

    6 сағат бұрын

    I feel like TJs ripped that off from Costco. Costco sells a 2 pack of it and suddenly I started seeing it at TJs. I get mine at TJs now because I'm there way more often than Costco.

  • @nel7184
    @nel7184Күн бұрын

    Mikey you just inspired my Trader Joe’s trip

  • @DvLnDsGyZ
    @DvLnDsGyZ4 күн бұрын

    Mix the TJ artichoke dip with pasta!

  • @ricecakejohnson
    @ricecakejohnson3 күн бұрын

    Trader Joes, come open a location here in Pensacola, FL!!!

  • @mariaelyssia8269
    @mariaelyssia82693 күн бұрын

    I feel like I can’t trust your reviews anymore because you say literally anything is mind blowing and delicious

  • @donaguuurl

    @donaguuurl

    Күн бұрын

    While his comments can seem like he’s over-sensationalizing, those items are actually good. I didn’t agree with his rating on the chicken karaage though, considering it came from the frozen section it’s impressive and tastes good

  • @ItsMe-zs3iy

    @ItsMe-zs3iy

    Күн бұрын

    No

  • @SuiGenerisAbbie

    @SuiGenerisAbbie

    4 сағат бұрын

    I agree but this channel is so popular, that Chen cannot afford to be a Hater alienator.

  • @SuiGenerisAbbie

    @SuiGenerisAbbie

    4 сағат бұрын

    You did not show how you cooked each and every thing, Mike.

  • @Laserfiree
    @Laserfiree3 күн бұрын

    Try every single pasta from there Mikey!

  • @Mwoods2272
    @Mwoods22722 күн бұрын

    It cost so much to eat out nowadays, just go to Trader Joe's and pretend you got delivery.

  • @lokesh_biswas
    @lokesh_biswas3 күн бұрын

    Whenever Mikey says "UMAMI", drink up.

  • @wed3k

    @wed3k

    3 күн бұрын

    ​@@tygerstripes3752 drink water, what do you think he was saying? 😂

  • @akabill79
    @akabill794 күн бұрын

    Oh love the TJ vids! But gives me Covid flashbacks when you were in Seattle locked down

  • @meoweratormeows4198
    @meoweratormeows41983 күн бұрын

    The Pad See Ew tastes so good with cut-up bird's eye chili in fish sauce. Yummmmmmm, I so need to get more! 🤤

  • @aimeepaterson4423
    @aimeepaterson44233 күн бұрын

    Really LOVE WATCHING YOU EAT & REVIEW FOOD. I SO MISS TRADER JOE'S.😍

  • @MaskedRiderChris
    @MaskedRiderChris3 күн бұрын

    TJ's pretty consistently makes really, really good stuff and this reminds me of how I need to get over to my local TJ's next chance I get.

  • @emilywynstra
    @emilywynstra3 күн бұрын

    Pad see ew its my fav Thai dish as well and sometimes it's hard to find a local place that makes it! Awesome to know there is a yummy version at Trader Joe's!!!

  • @HyangUn

    @HyangUn

    Күн бұрын

    It's not as good as he described it

  • @brian.2023
    @brian.20233 күн бұрын

    I wish we had a Trader Joe's in Brisbane Australia. We have nothing like the variety of foods you do.

  • @bwabymafia
    @bwabymafia3 күн бұрын

    I love your content, its just so chilled and relaxed.. a normal life like most of us.. would love to try some of these food one day

  • @larberry100
    @larberry1003 күн бұрын

    I thought processed foods was a big no-no.

  • @Onetwothreepeanuts

    @Onetwothreepeanuts

    2 күн бұрын

    He'll eat anything and tell you he likes it if you pay him.

  • @andriod8014

    @andriod8014

    2 күн бұрын

    Not all processed foods are bad. Moderation is key.

  • @natedawgmomtakeover9972
    @natedawgmomtakeover99724 күн бұрын

    Lol.. Mike eating vegetables and rice wondering why it taste light 😂😂 that’s the best

  • @BigRed1968
    @BigRed19682 күн бұрын

    I read that 7-11 in the States are going to start carrying Japanese food

  • @shorteelan
    @shorteelan4 күн бұрын

    All of their pastas hit!! The stuffed gnocchi is best in the air fryer.

  • @texadonkey34
    @texadonkey34Күн бұрын

    Wow, I’m trying the seafood bowl for sure and the jalapeño won tons. Thanks for the dinner tips. Yum! 🍀👍🤠

  • @awesomeadamfrom2099
    @awesomeadamfrom20992 күн бұрын

    Awesome job Mikey drop a like .

  • @divab63
    @divab634 күн бұрын

    Laughing because we had a TJs Indian dinner tonight. Lamb Vindaloo, Chicken Tikka Masala (didn’t have any more Spicy Chicken Vindaloo in the freezer 😂), samosas, and garlic naan. One of my favorite TJ meals.

  • @goddesst
    @goddesst4 күн бұрын

    I love their Indian food meals

  • @realmgrows5134
    @realmgrows51344 күн бұрын

    Can't do the fork biting

  • @ayaespinosa8325
    @ayaespinosa83256 сағат бұрын

    always been a fan of yours. I watched your vids precovid time and covid time. and after 4 years you’ve appeared on my timeline again. You still look the same!! I was back at Philippines back then and now here at Canada. I hope to bump to you in the road someday trying out food on the streets. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @TheSpade414
    @TheSpade4143 күн бұрын

    I called capped on half of these items isn’t as good as what Mike recommended.

  • @kevin4994
    @kevin49944 күн бұрын

    love how he pronounces pad se ew different every time

  • @connies_slice_of_life
    @connies_slice_of_life4 күн бұрын

    Yessss perfect timing because I now live close to a Trader Joe’s 😂

  • @Melaniek1992
    @Melaniek19923 күн бұрын

    You have to try the frozen cacio e Pepe spaghetti. So good.

  • @phoschnizzle826
    @phoschnizzle8264 күн бұрын

    Yeah, tried that karage once, but won't get it again. Most was like a savory donut without much meat.

  • @scottcui8087

    @scottcui8087

    7 сағат бұрын

    Worst thing I had at TJ

  • @debilei1078
    @debilei10783 күн бұрын

    Their other pancakes is better; more vegetables, crunchier, but a touch smaller. Worth it.

  • @Lancet711
    @Lancet7112 күн бұрын

    The one essential condiment: their tartar sauce. No brand out there can touch it.

  • @nikip9161
    @nikip91613 күн бұрын

    ❤TraderJoe's

  • @kandianderson1091
    @kandianderson10914 күн бұрын

    Mikey I don't comment often on any channel I buy the mango chutney always. I'm like you I love it!

  • @tammyosborn6199

    @tammyosborn6199

    4 күн бұрын

    Sis 😊

  • @timesh_

    @timesh_

    4 күн бұрын

    what do you put it on?

  • @MikeyChenX

    @MikeyChenX

    4 күн бұрын

    🙌

  • @tygerstripes3752

    @tygerstripes3752

    3 күн бұрын

    @@timesh_ I had a good friend -- for card games, he would fix a block of cream cheese on a platter, pour chutney over it, and then surround it with Ritz crackers. It was *so* good!

  • @shawnsms29
    @shawnsms294 күн бұрын

    What about the pad Thai?

  • @tiffanymac1162
    @tiffanymac11623 күн бұрын

    Hi if you go back get the horchata ice cream and get the yuzu kusho.

  • @aramalluninja
    @aramalluninja3 күн бұрын

    Mike eats so fast

  • @michaelpeterson5396
    @michaelpeterson53964 күн бұрын

    Did I miss the Pad Thai? 🤔

  • @jeremyburton5047
    @jeremyburton50472 күн бұрын

    Need a Wonton Don + Mikey Chen colab asap

  • @TimChuma
    @TimChuma3 күн бұрын

    A lot of places have pre-prepared food like this as it is 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @Lil_princess962
    @Lil_princess9623 күн бұрын

    You know what, I was thinking about going to trader joe's for some time now. as soon as I get some money together, I'm going there! 😁😁😁

  • @alberthkusuma
    @alberthkusumaКүн бұрын

    beefless bulgogi is like riceless fried rice😭

  • @serious_filip522
    @serious_filip5224 күн бұрын

    You never link your recipes in the description 😂

  • @dbirlhante2006

    @dbirlhante2006

    4 күн бұрын

    That's because he got it from trader Joe's that's why he doesn't post the recipes

  • @MikePhoTravelVlogs

    @MikePhoTravelVlogs

    4 күн бұрын

    😂😂😂😂 FR

  • @kevin4994

    @kevin4994

    4 күн бұрын

    @@dbirlhante2006he said he was going to post his crab rangoon recipe in the description and didn’t

  • @deadzio

    @deadzio

    4 күн бұрын

    He is the guy....eating for solid 48 hours.

  • @hunterswebb8742

    @hunterswebb8742

    4 күн бұрын

    Trader Joe's he doesn't have the recipe!!???Duhhh!!!

  • @weem7
    @weem74 күн бұрын

    Trader Joe's was wise to come to you

  • @kellik8832
    @kellik88323 күн бұрын

    Traders Joes in my area doesn’t have the majority of these items.

  • @dwasmanski
    @dwasmanski4 күн бұрын

    Every time Mike rubs his hands together, take a shot

  • @brittlink

    @brittlink

    4 күн бұрын

    Alcohol poisoning 😂

  • @iNegroTv

    @iNegroTv

    4 күн бұрын

    Try this with "Umami" 😂

  • @bar4804

    @bar4804

    3 күн бұрын

    @@iNegroTv Uhhh MAZING

  • @ashleybreckheimer1387
    @ashleybreckheimer13874 күн бұрын

    I love TABASCO. I'm an 80s child 🧡💛

  • @kerryanne28
    @kerryanne284 күн бұрын

    I wish TJ were in the UK!

  • @Sameer92
    @Sameer923 күн бұрын

    I'm 99% sure but that has to be the TJ in fort myers

  • @airenlorraine1488
    @airenlorraine14883 күн бұрын

    Welp. It's officially about time to make a TJs run😅 looks great!

  • @ladygreer9323
    @ladygreer93233 күн бұрын

    Hey Mike. I just moved by a Trader Joe's. I am definitely trying some of these dishes and Trader Joe's period. I've never been there. So I'm so ready for this journey. Enjoy, Happy Hump Day and 4th of July.. 🐞😋

  • @FriedaLeahx
    @FriedaLeahx2 күн бұрын

    I wanted you to try the pad thaiiiiii 😢

  • @kankeydoo
    @kankeydoo4 күн бұрын

    I actually tried the tjs pad see ew the other day & i was SHOCKED at how good it was! I need to pick some more up asap!

  • @jpark28

    @jpark28

    4 күн бұрын

    How much was it?

  • @kankeydoo

    @kankeydoo

    4 күн бұрын

    @@jpark28 less than $4! Keep in mind, its quite a small portion but i had some sliced beef that i grilled up with it & it made a great lunch without paying $15+ for takeout lol

  • @jadehom8067
    @jadehom80674 күн бұрын

    Great spread...all the food looked amazingly delicious....til we eat again ❤

  • @megagem5047
    @megagem50473 күн бұрын

    Just realized you don’t film yourself swallowing. Been filling you for years too !

  • @bennewton1776
    @bennewton17763 күн бұрын

    Welcome back to Fort Myers

  • @AL-ws5yi
    @AL-ws5yi3 күн бұрын

    My Trader Joe’s is always out of kimbap.

  • @conspiracionesy
    @conspiracionesy4 күн бұрын

    Never heard of Trader Joe's before but I can see there is some really good food based on the look and your reactions 👌🏻, thanks for sharing Mikey

  • @davidcastro2773
    @davidcastro2773Күн бұрын

    And artichoke dip pleaseeeee

  • @ZombieKayla
    @ZombieKayla3 күн бұрын

    I didn’t realize Trader Joe’s had this kind of stuff 😮

  • @Tokeepmypromise
    @Tokeepmypromise2 күн бұрын

    I wish we had trader Joe's close to my home town. There isn't one for miles around. 😢

  • @MrAwesome604
    @MrAwesome6043 күн бұрын

    Mikey do you ever get heartburn?

  • @SydneyKong
    @SydneyKong4 күн бұрын

    I wanna try the Trader Joe’s seafood boil sooo baddd

  • @gailsfoodandstuff
    @gailsfoodandstuff4 күн бұрын

    at 5:26 that seafood “boil” looked really good.

  • @midala40
    @midala40Күн бұрын

    What sucks is they discontinued many of the frozen foods , the best was fish korma. also, they no longer sell Milton's bread as well as the English crumpets.

  • @ginavasquez1300
    @ginavasquez13004 күн бұрын

    You should season those corn ribs with some lime, a little mayo and Tjs lime chile powder oh and a sprinkle of Mexican cheese.

  • @newfee1967
    @newfee19674 күн бұрын

    .My favorite green is gailan 😋😋😋

  • @joseparedes7473
    @joseparedes74732 күн бұрын

    Life is about regrets. I have many,and you seem to have a few also.

  • @bam_1916
    @bam_19164 күн бұрын

    Idea, try the hmart wherever you are cause I’m jealous at the stuff the other locations have. Mine is Upper Darby, PA and I love it but want to see others.

  • @Geologistandcoins
    @Geologistandcoins4 күн бұрын

    Would love to see your workout routine to be able to eat all that stuff hahaha

  • @MrVovansim
    @MrVovansimКүн бұрын

    I'm probably the only person here that feels this way, but my local Trader Joe's is a mad max dystopian hellscape. There's no parking, the aisles are so narrow, you can barely pass another cart, and there's literally no fresh food -- everything is either frozen or shelf stable. There are some things I'd like to try, but I don't have the time to go to a store that offers nothing but processed food.

  • @Teampegleg
    @Teampegleg3 күн бұрын

    I wasn't a big fan of the karaage, I mixed up my own using Yuzu (which TJ sells) and Kewpie mayo, but better.

  • @irena-talita
    @irena-talita3 күн бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @SydneyKong
    @SydneyKong4 күн бұрын

    The risotto is sooo gooodd

  • @kelliepineda9822
    @kelliepineda9822Күн бұрын

    chicken poppers first time loved 2 or3xs tasted like freezer burned chicken but we loved it the first time. n I droveb2.5 hrs to go to trader jies

  • @michaelshen9717
    @michaelshen97174 күн бұрын

    No way Trader Joe’s vindaloo is that spicy.

  • @bar4804

    @bar4804

    3 күн бұрын

    Its not he just exaggerates literally everything. Just listen to the way he speaks.

  • @Im0utlaw
    @Im0utlaw4 күн бұрын

    Daaaamn, I need to make a trip to Trader Joes

  • @ericsweet1419
    @ericsweet14192 күн бұрын

    Trader Joe's Korean BIMBAP is the best and my local TJ only allows 2 a day for purchases lol

  • @Onetwothreepeanuts

    @Onetwothreepeanuts

    2 күн бұрын

    How do they enforce that policy?

  • @SmallGuy845

    @SmallGuy845

    2 күн бұрын

    @@Onetwothreepeanuts They can't. All they can do is limit 2 per customer per visit.

  • @JadenYukifan28
    @JadenYukifan282 күн бұрын

    I had Ube ice cream about week ago and it was good, but it caused my mouth to turn purple...

  • @LazyOP123
    @LazyOP1234 күн бұрын

    I wonder if mango chutney goes with fried rice 🤔, since he said it go with anything.

  • @jf6395
    @jf6395Күн бұрын

    tilapia delicious , really??? you are so nice