The crab in a box you got is a type of crab called 大闸蟹 or Shanghai hairy crab. You DO NOT buy it for the meat, like you said its full of the yellow innards/miso and that is what they are known for. They are a delicacy and can only be eaten within a 2-3 month period a year. They are known to be expensive crabs in Hong Kong/China. So for the box you got, its a very good deal.

@007JNR

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for this.

@mastercheif878

3 ай бұрын

As always, Xing knows nothing, even about Chinese foods. What a joke

@brentlloyd7908

3 ай бұрын

True, but they used to label this as mitten crab or Shanghai hairy crab, not just crab

@TheDoomertron

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your infos :)

@iankobe

3 ай бұрын

correct

Hello Mike love your ❤ videos Iv been hooked on them since you started your KZread channel

You're in town! Hope the weather gets better! Check out Lasa sandwiches and toudai fusion sushi!

Mikey bro you are amazing, thanks for the videos my guy 😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Mike, we need some life updates. 1. Are you still married? 2. Do you still own a house in NY? 3. What happened to your restaurant?

@hukmai

3 ай бұрын

yes

@Yuzuslush

3 ай бұрын

Many speculations, IG follow/unfollow. IG been private, using I instead of we. who knows, maybe the honeymoon phase is over. 😅

@Ndrew810

3 ай бұрын

Ive been wondering that also if he’s still married or not, cause I haven’t seen her in a video or something in a while

@Parkge91

3 ай бұрын

Still got the ring

@KingDennisJensen

3 ай бұрын

Stop being so nosey/parasocial. It's none of your business.

Hello Mike Chen. Love watching your videos! Do you think you could do a video in your native language? I wouldn't understand but would definitely watch :) Much love and Kia Ora from Aotearoa, New Zealand!

Take a shot every time Mikey says 'Amazing' 💀

@evilpenguin219

3 ай бұрын

i died when my liver imploded

@benjaminhsu6961

3 ай бұрын

Or umami!

@daniellepeters3454

3 ай бұрын

checking out....going to going to AA

@davehenderson64

3 ай бұрын

That`s not a drinking game.. That`s drinking roulette..

@780tk

3 ай бұрын

Umami is a good one too

Current Mike Chen Video Template. 1. UHH-MAZZING 2. UMAMI 3. YOU GOTTA TRY THIS (insert sponsored food)

Hey Mike! I've been following you since forever!! You've encouraged me to travel to Asia! Im going to Thailand later this year!! Thank you ❤

@MikePhoTravelVlogs

3 ай бұрын

Have fun 💯💯💯✅✅😀

@lilmisspikachu7409

3 ай бұрын

thank you 😀@@MikePhoTravelVlogs

OMG! I have the same exact wall tile in my kitchen!! Great taste Mike!!

@chinaboss6683

3 ай бұрын

Dont care.

Amazing market Mike 🦞

I never thought to air fry buns!!!!! I must try!

Love this video. Would like to see another one with other items you purchased. Maybe hotpot?

Yummm. Good reviews Mikey😊

I LOVE 99 RANCH MARKET!!! They have amazing selections ❤- from texas.

You were smart to time this with Dungeness season. All the asian markets around me have been having good deals on them, been getting them every weekend.

Pro tip when eating take out fried food at home if it’s a bit cooled put it in your air fryer for a quick reheat it is amazing 😊

never heard of 99 ranch and it turns out one delivers to me! looks amazing

@christopherdeneff2926

3 ай бұрын

theres one in las vegas nevada in chinatown i use to live went there all the time amazing store!

@droptopp3479

3 ай бұрын

i think 99 ranch is more of a west coast or california thing, we have over 10 of them just in southern california alone. Def as popular as H-mart for asian food. Its pretty much a nicer updated big asian supermarket that has all the asian things you need for groceries. Some places have boba shops, bakery, and even peking duck

Dumplings video and instant noodles!!!

I love going to asian grocery stores and seeing what new items they have or the hot foods 😍

Mike: umami + gianormous 🎉🎉🎉🎉

We love 99Ranch!

Chinese MRE spicy noodle is to die for! will goes great with the crab and lobster too.

Food always looks good.

Glad I am eating now.

We have a bunch of Asian grocery stores in my area of Maryland…my favorite place to go find new stuff ❤

Mackerel is one of those fish that are just naturally yummy. Its why sharks always have a smile on their face.

You should try Wow Bao! 😊

Hey Mike. Happy Monday! Thanks for sharing. Enjoy!! ❤️🐞😁

I love your content! Thanks for taking us with you

@vuongn2318

3 ай бұрын

What content? he just buys and eat it at home

@roan6125

3 ай бұрын

You like watching mukbang?

You're content and personality are the best relaxing and delicious food also entertaining Great too watch after a long day.❤

Welcome back to Seattle, looks like Edmonds Ranch 99😉

@TalenynWren

3 ай бұрын

Right?! so weird/cool to see the store I pass everyday. Gonna have to go grab some of those mango sticky rice boxes.

The Costco in my area has White Rabbit popsicles. I've also seen them sold at 99 Ranch Market. It's so delicious! It's creamy and has a nice chew to it that mimics the candy. 🤤

When Mikey said “I don’t remember my childhood tasting this bad” I suddenly bursted into laughter!

Haha, the sponsor should be the WIG MAKER !!.

oooh mommy. Everything he eats is oooh mommy.

99 ranch my favorite. That's where I get my waygu. They have an Xpot in Rowland Heights Ca. Korean/Chinese area

Ahhh,,. The Classic " Must come back to do a Dumplings Video " line... 😂 I Can't Wait .

Oh I go to that location all the time!

I love these!!!!

Damn. Bro looking more and more like squidward with each video

My KZread ads for this video are Shen Yun... IYKYK

mind telling me which location this is... not all 99 ranch have this lineup. I went to one that had alot, went to another with nothing, but neigther had the to go box of self serve. Thanks

@kmanliberty1065

3 ай бұрын

If I am not mistaken this is 99 ranch at 22511 Hwy 99, Edmonds, WA 98026

Mike san, I am actually surprised that you didn’t recognize those small crabs when you bought them. Those Mitten Crabs, or more well known as Shanghai Crabs, are a delicacy between fall and winter. And you are correct in saying that those crabs are meant for eating its miso and roe rather than its meat. There are countless numbers of Chinese restaurants in Japan where they serve this during its season. I recommend you try it out properly, since you already considered as an influential food critic, especially when it comes to Asian food. Cheers.

@khangis

3 ай бұрын

dont be surprised, he doesnt know or research food, just eat😞.

@007JNR

3 ай бұрын

Got some decent Crab experts on here today.

Id be a millionaire the amount of times he says this is the best thing I've tasted in all his videos lol

Had the scallops. So good!

BRO, CAN YOU PLEASE TO TELLING PPL THE INNERS ARE GOOD. THAT ISH HAS NO FLAVOR 😂

@matchamatcha101

3 ай бұрын

The fresh ones have so much flavor. I have had really good ones before.

Instant noodles that come with their own FRH? I'm sold.

@MikePhoTravelVlogs

3 ай бұрын

Same 🔥🔥🔥✅

Love your content Mike! You're amazing 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

@fredericasteller8939

3 ай бұрын

Definitely yes! 😋😋👌☺️🥰

Interesting that they put the crispy rice puffs to simulate clay pot- nice touch!

That Ranch 99 is so clean xD Mine is so chaotic!

@amtra1778

3 ай бұрын

Yea his looks fancier; especially with their own fishballs and indoor shopping carts.

@jz4057

3 ай бұрын

Ranch 99 is facing competition with cleaner and more modern Chinese grocery stores, so some of them went through remodeling. This has to be one.

No MSG .... Haiyaaa

it's Chinese food fan‼️👍️😆

Costco had white rabbit popsicles....so good

how cool! here in va, we have not ONE but TWO Lotte’ asian markets (with a few other culture’s foods) within a few miles of each other (chantilly and centreville, va. (usa). great prices and tons of stuff, including that same list of how you want your fresh fish cut. i did a little video about my local store not too long ago. 😊

@HawkOni

3 ай бұрын

There’s also a 99 Ranch market in Fairfax, but their cafeteria is only partially occupied :\

@gailsfoodandstuff

3 ай бұрын

@@HawkOni wow, good to know. thx!

White Rabbit Ice Cream ❤

What is “hah pah season” ?

@RaDemShun

3 ай бұрын

Hot Pot Season. The gas canisters with the red cap go into a portable stove. It’s very common for families to purchase food items and share a hotpot meal at home.

@carolenoman2226

3 ай бұрын

@@RaDemShun I wasn’t understanding what Mike said - I know what hot pot is but that’s not what he said - there was no T or O sound in the words he spoke must be that American accent 🤪

@double0entendre

3 ай бұрын

It's hot pot season. There are captions if you're hard of hearing or have problems understanding English

@carolenoman2226

3 ай бұрын

@@double0entendre lol ok

These types of grocery store videos are the best! Better than any types of videos besides cook and story time.

@andic8287

3 ай бұрын

Omg I miss scary story time

Pretty fascinating video Mike

We've got a couple of 99 Ranch markets here in Dallas, I'll have to remember to give them a shot someday. Makes me want to head back to H-Mart, too. The Chinese family I grew up around always had Big White Rabbit candies on hand, and I fondly remember them!

I see the white shirt didn't survive the day.

Awesome Video! Keep up the great hard work 💯💯💯💯👍😀

@fredericasteller8939

3 ай бұрын

I totally agree with you! This is one great video! 😋😋😋😋👌☺️😋😋

99 Ranch is so inspiring and to be creative with cooking.

99 ranch market in Edmonds WA!!

@marzsit9833

3 ай бұрын

99 ranch market also in Kent WA!!

@Tim.Stotelmeyer.2984

3 ай бұрын

@@marzsit9833 Yay, Kent is closer to me than Edmonds.

He didn't eat at 99 Ranch for even a second, let alone 24 hours.

@cfamillytravelgroup3318

3 ай бұрын

🙄

@double0entendre

3 ай бұрын

Are you acoustic?

I've had that frozen beef noodle soup and it was truly awesome.

Says it's not "overly" spicy yet he coughs on the spices right in front of us lol

Both the crab and lobster were a deal

1:15 no msg?? Disapproved by Uncle Roger then.. 😂😂

@akabill79

3 ай бұрын

Thought the same 😂

@Sangsstuff

3 ай бұрын

Uncle Roger knows nothing of good food so I think it's fine either way.

@droptopp3479

3 ай бұрын

@@Sangsstuff he knows alot about auntie helen and auntie esther though lol

" Slurp Worthy 🍜 " shirts coming soon....

I crave ramen when mike goes to 7 11

love me a ranch 99

Love Ranch 99. #1.4k+🤙🏼 Good Monday Mike and everyone. Hafa adai fram Olympia, WA. God bless.

I have to travel over a mountain to get to a Ranch 99, 1 and a half half hour trip. Absolutely worth it. I usually leave with nothing tho lol, I eat there.

@MikePhoTravelVlogs

3 ай бұрын

It’s amazing 🤩🔥🔥🔥✅👍

I think this may be the first time I've ever seen a KZread sell a product that you have to go into a physicals store to get. Interesting

You moved back to WA? That's the 99ranch i shop every week!!

Mike calls it Ranch 99 a lot of times which is what I call it not 99 Ranch. I think the latter is the right way.

@RandomUserX99

3 ай бұрын

Chinese folks tend to call it Ranch 99.

@matchamatcha101

3 ай бұрын

NorCal people call it Ranch 99 for some reason. SoCal people call it 99 Ranch.

❤❤❤❤

*Not me scanning through the comments to see if anyone is trying to "correct" him*🤨 RANCH 99 forever!!!!

The prices are amazing. Fresh looking. 😊

That evil food laugh dipping the lobster claw 🤣

is it me or are you back in Seattle? i recognize that parking lot outside of Ranch 99

1:12 did you really follow that script, MSG Is life

That was the Ranch 99 I go to!!!!!!!!!!

I just heard another Ranch 99 just opened up with a full food court. Can't wait to check it out.

Not me looking for my car in that parking lot lol

A ton of garlic is the perfect amount of garlic😂

21:11 *every chinese kid. That edible paper wrapper is so novel for me

I loved 99 Ranch Market in California.

Used to get an instant noodle and steam bun on the way to work every Friday. Was too far to walk down to the main street. Pretty much the only thing I liked at that job.

You ate every shop there 1:20

I love 99 ranch ! My favorite Market ! They have the best variety of food ! I love the lil food court they have here . Matter fact Imma go this week 😊

Looks like the Edmonds one

In college I would go to 99 before they close $2 for takeout containers of leftovers deli food Such an insane deal

Just went to 99 Ranch today in San Jose. Totally regret not buying those frozen kimbaps for $4.

Hey Buddy . How come you Are Not Rocking A Canucks Year Of The Dragon Jersey ?

Mikey!!! One whole video without saying Umami. I'm begging you bro 🙏🏿❤

@RSkies

3 ай бұрын

Or amazing.

@quandaledingle351

3 ай бұрын

Its literally one of the 5 taste qualities 😂 What do you want him to say?

@weebmaster5962

3 ай бұрын

Umami is not actually as rare as you think. As a Half-Japanese person, I think you don't fully know what that word means.

@weebmaster5962

3 ай бұрын

​@@quandaledingle351lack of education

@davidmedwed1649

3 ай бұрын

@@weebmaster5962 I know exactly what it means as a chef, and you don't have to say it a hundred times a video

can't beat that, the lobster & crab looked restaurant quality, if not better actually

I think I recognize this one, is this the one in North Seattle/Edmonds? I go to that one all the time. Dunno if you're still in the area but go check out the Seattle Deli nearby

@appolop8273

3 ай бұрын

I was so curious to know where this one was located, because most of the time , Mike ignores these little details. Thanks for recognizing the location.

@krislhull

3 ай бұрын

Yes, it is the one on HWY 99 in Edmonds. I recognized the Bigfoot Java in the parking lot when he leaves the store immediately.

@a2daj

3 ай бұрын

I recognized it right away too. I live 5 blocks away from it and go there fairly frequently.

@michaelbrent5805

3 ай бұрын

I work on 220th and go there about once a week for the buffet. Love it.

@dootdoot-uu4ev

3 ай бұрын

omg they renovated the place?! they carry the besttttt fish roe balls. and 85 bakery is just around the corner

Philippines has White Rabbit candy. Covered in rice paper. Nice on the advocating for coolness of 99 Ranch Markets!🎉