You know the best compliment Mike can give is “no hot oil needed”

@patobantan420

3 жыл бұрын

He probably puts hot oil on pancakes

@jeniyataylor4763

3 жыл бұрын

@@patobantan420 😂 probably

@snoopbob2834

3 жыл бұрын

"If you serve this to me at a restaurant, i wont question you" is the one

@mser3232

3 жыл бұрын

Facts

@kalonagirl

3 жыл бұрын

@@snoopbob2834 qW21

This should be called “Mike improves frozen Asian food with hot oil”

@Bible_Story

4 жыл бұрын

so true :>

@lisahuang9557

4 жыл бұрын

No it is

@22.7a5

4 жыл бұрын

Facts

@WhitneyLaurent

4 жыл бұрын

🥵

@CurlyLocksBeauty94

3 жыл бұрын

77777777777777777

I died when he said the Korean range should be called “Trader Joe Oppa” hahaha

Did you know that Bruce Lee had a "Vegetarian" brother. He's Broco Lee.

@cq7499

4 жыл бұрын

Lol. This is so funny

@mostlyh2o233

4 жыл бұрын

Tom Leong Bahahahaahaha!

@mariooanggaraa9909

4 жыл бұрын

HAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHA

@alondraalvarez6066

4 жыл бұрын

Good one 🤣

@jeongbalsancat

4 жыл бұрын

this is GOLD lol

Mikey: It is a bit oily Also Mikey: puts hot oil*

@dylanwtn5634

4 жыл бұрын

Hot oil hits different

@aileen8492

4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same but hot oil contains lot of spices than normal oil so i can understand 😂

@c.l.6379

4 жыл бұрын

LMAOO

@chefv1king

4 жыл бұрын

As someone who uses his hot oil only at a reduced heat level.. This is entirely accurate, and delicious!

@michaelp.nguyen7872

3 жыл бұрын

His dipping oil is very different than “oily” food. Oily food is hard to eat

"No hot oil required." 👀 I almost fell off my chair lol.

@TylerLL2112

4 жыл бұрын

Certainly a Top 10 anime plot twist.

@kaceybetley2471

4 жыл бұрын

I had to pause and rewind. Never heard him say that before!!!

You’re such a nice, down-to-earth person with actual good content. KZread really needs people like you instead of those creating viral content full of stupidity, immaturity and expletives to gain followers and views. Thank you Mike ❤️

If Trader Joe’s carries frozen Vietnamese food I’m sure Trader Nguyen is the one making them

@Jean2235177

4 жыл бұрын

Tuyết Vy Đinh 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@theresag1969

3 жыл бұрын

Too funny.

@fluffypocky

3 жыл бұрын

Lmaooo

@joeyGalileoHotto

3 жыл бұрын

Trader Joe's has frozen microwavable pho, and it was the worst frozen meal I've ever had.

@kamkam2864

3 жыл бұрын

😅😂

Mike doesn't even like food, it's just a hot oil delivery system

@png7725

4 жыл бұрын

I thought there was a fly on my screen😂😂You got me!

@WillyJunior

4 жыл бұрын

Such is life.

@bisby1dog907

4 жыл бұрын

@@png7725 omg same i tried to wipe it off and I was so confused lmao

@SriAurelia

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@KenjiYam

4 жыл бұрын

I was eating a slice of pizza and I dropped it cause of the fly. Thanks dude 😂👍🏼

Mike: "No Hot Oil Required" Me: *pikachu shocked face meme*

@kaleb759

3 жыл бұрын

You mean hot oil ?

@sandeshsaru7428

3 жыл бұрын

@@kaleb759 you are right! thank you for the correction!

@kaleb759

3 жыл бұрын

@@sandeshsaru7428 No problem mate

It's baffling how someone can be so selfless in this day and age. I appreciate the message you send out to folks and the influence you have over people. I think it's awesome that you're using your platform for good. I wish you personal and professional success and happiness. Keep those dad jokes coming!

I laughed so hard when mikey picked the vegetables spring roll, sighing, put em back and picked the chicken one 😭😭😭😂😂

Mike’s solution to everything: just dip it in hot sauce Michelin chefs: 🤯

@ns6271

4 жыл бұрын

Judy Imohi maybe 😂. You are right but. When you mix hot oil with other substances it becomes a sauce :)

@kentchin2249

4 жыл бұрын

He's from Xian...they like spicy food...

@rebeccakwong7173

4 жыл бұрын

My mom would be cringing at the use of hot oil on everything. Saying that it’ll overpower the delicate tastes of certain other condiments or foods.

I was dying laughing at the ‘piquant’ bit😂

@brilliantbutblue

4 жыл бұрын

I got the giggles but then couldnt stop when he went on to see how it was meant to be pronounced.... the kicker was when he said "Trader Joes went all Harvard on me" 😂

@buddivagreen4784

4 жыл бұрын

I was too lol

@Keyk33per

3 жыл бұрын

I'm in tears 😂

That message from the small restaurant owner is really heart warming. Thank you for what you are doing for our town.

trader joe's has THE BEST indian food, the paratha is to die for as well as the channa masala, palak paneer, and chiken tikka.

Lesson of the day: we need Mickey's hot oil.

@masteromar3265

4 жыл бұрын

I would pay good money for his hot oil

@fuffy442

4 жыл бұрын

@@masteromar3265 No need. It's easy as piss to make. Once you do it for the first time you'll see how simple it is.

@benjaminli188

4 жыл бұрын

Who's Mickey? Jk yeah we need his hot oil

@rjabella2190

4 жыл бұрын

He has videos on how to make it. Super easy and awesome

@sandrakwon173

4 жыл бұрын

He had a hot oil recipe video while back....

Of the things you showed, the scallion pancakes and teriyaki chicken are my picks. I’ve purchased them so many times. I use a sauté pan for the scallion pancake and the microwave for the chicken. The teriyaki chicken actually tastes great even without the sauce.

@dannyocean4612

4 жыл бұрын

If u like veggies get one of their stir fry veggies or cauliflower brocoli veggie pack. Put veggies and chicken terriiyaki with sauce pack in a pan cover with a few tablespoons of water let it steam and cook. Really good stuff, eat it with a bit of siracha game changer.

@fuzzball4258

4 жыл бұрын

I use a sauté pan as well. No matter where I’ve bought scallion pancakes they are always greasy I’ve even bought it in Asian grocery store.

Mike I didn’t see the ending when I watched before, WOW you are so amazing! Actually going out and speaking up for innocent peoples whose livelihoods were destroyed. That is beyond words. So many people are so full of it and encouraging awful behavior, it makes me so happy to see someone like you doing such a generous thing. Tell your parents that no matter how much you made them anxious back in your wanna be ninja days - you turned out great and they raised a wonderful son. You will be a great dad too. I’ve watched you for so long, I can say that with conviction, plus you already have the head start on dad jokes! 🙏🙏❤️❤️

Food: Vegeta- Mike: I can't see😳

Mikey: goes into the store and buys ice cream first My mom: *You weren't supposed to do that.*

@akong331

4 жыл бұрын

Yes. Frozen stuff last. Lol

@benjaminli188

4 жыл бұрын

@@akong331 exactly. Mikey has broken the #1 rule of grocery shopping.

@VitoPHutamabestyoutuber

4 жыл бұрын

Lmao so true

@buffya8012

4 жыл бұрын

Always get the ice cream last...and then forget to go back to that aisle before checkout and just get home and go “damn it I forgot the ice cream!”....literally me every time

@MikeyChenX

4 жыл бұрын

but what if I forget it later?

MIKEY PLS TRY ALL OF THE TRADER JOE'S FROZEN INDIAN FOODS!! Rate the chicken Tikka Masala

@yhrox123

4 жыл бұрын

YASSSS PLSSS

@shadows_graveyard7205

4 жыл бұрын

YASSSSS PLZZZZ

@shadows_graveyard7205

4 жыл бұрын

Plzzz Mikey

@tomiw8272

4 жыл бұрын

Aloo Chaat!!!!

@luked4043

4 жыл бұрын

The chicken tikka is amazing!

Mike’s disgust at the veggie spring rolls was hilarious! Like “why are you even here??” 🤣

"i gotta stop kidding with myself; i'm gonna need a cart" HHAHAHAHAHAAHAH TRUEEEEEEEEE

Mikey: “Hi good morning.” Me watching at night: 👁👄👁

In my mind I see this: Mike eating cereal: "It's ok it tastes a bit funky. It's average. I know what this needs some hot oil. Oh now its, it's not bad, pretty good." 🤣🤣 OMG: as I type this comment Mike says "No hot oil required." Did I hear that right? 😉 Great videos as usual. 🎉🌞🧡👍

So glad I stumbled upon this channel! You're helping so many people through these strange times.

When Mikey Chen gives his seal of approval on frozen Asian food products, you know you have to rush out and get some!

@marissariley7319

4 жыл бұрын

Was just thinking this! I hate most frozen Asian-inspired foods so I’m excited to see some he likes!

@swangp5458

3 жыл бұрын

Can confirm, the kung pao chicken was great

wow I just came home from Trader Joe's and debated if I should get the Kung Pao chicken but didn't. I wish I saw this earlier 😕

"I gotta stop kidding myself" I feel the same way when I look at the basket, just get the cart.

I can never tell if you’re gonna react good or bad 😂 eating it going “mmm mmm” and then just “this is horrible.”

Love how much you're doing for others, Mikey. As always, thanks for the fun vid!

You have a heart of gold Mike! 😭 We need more people like you

Words I thought I would never hear from Mikey: "No hot oil required"

@tylervue306

4 жыл бұрын

Adrian Palaylay but he says it all the time as an exclamation of how good food is. I mean I’m pretty sure he uses that phrase as a rating for food.

@rayax2805

4 жыл бұрын

Right? I think hell froze over 😂😂

Best commentary and descriptions on the food 👌 gives a great idea on food

Thanks for the entertaining review! I've been contemplating some of these items and know what I should go for now.

You seriously had me cracking up at piquant and finding out the pronunciation.

Mike, I'd love to see what you eat on days when you're not filming✌🏼

@rayax2805

4 жыл бұрын

Me too!!

@journeyofanequestrian1728

4 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@TEEZS10

4 жыл бұрын

then he would be filming lol 😆

@JarodMoonchild1975

4 жыл бұрын

@@TEEZS10 r/TechnicallyTheTruth 😂😂😂

@TEEZS10

4 жыл бұрын

John L okie

I absolutely love this channel! You have such a genuine personality and that is refreshing

Mikey you are the man! Thank you for being supportive of small businesses and being so generous with your platform! I love your videos so much!

Can’t say no to mochi, simply can’t resist because it’s so good

@marilynalvarez9951

4 жыл бұрын

I just commented this as well, get ALL the mochi you can when going to Trader Joe's, it's kind of like an unspoken rule/law :)

@carriewhitee

4 жыл бұрын

I don’t like mochi ):

@rumblefish9

4 жыл бұрын

@@carriewhitee even mochi ice cream?

The scallion pancakes are amazing. Cook them from frozen without oil in preheated non-stick pan. I blot w paper towel too. They're great with a lightly fried egg on top. I've been addicted to them for a few years.

You crack me up so much. Keep it going!

I’ve always wanted to do this! Thanks for the vid 😊

We need shops as good here!Always a treat watching you cook! Looks delicious ❤

broccoli is literally one of the best vegetables, the western version is able to absorb so much sauce in it, it just just amazing when complimented with saucy dishes

I love your videos!!! Love that you are helping small businesses! Keep up the awesome work!

love these type of videos

Bless you Mikey, it's a French word for spicy or a bee sting! pronounced pee-cont in French. Love the vlogs!

@MikeyChenX

4 жыл бұрын

haha I have bad vocab

I fell TFO so hard when he went for the goddamn spring rolls.. man, like "Vegetable... *Meh* Chicken!" ROFLMAO

Mikey did another great video. Class act all the way!

Very funny!! Enjoyed watching this 👍

Surprised that Mikey hasn't tried talking to Trader Joe's about saleing his hot oil.

You've always struck me as a genuinely good guy and the last minute or so of this video confirms it.

I love watching you throw down on popular items like the Whole Foods video lol. PLEASE DO MORE OF THESE! We value your experienced opinion :D

That's awesome that you're trying to support small businesses! My husband runs a small business in our town and thankfully we've been able to keep it going through this crazy year so far, but I know others haven't been as lucky. It always makes me happy when I see KZreadrs use their platform to support and encourage small businesses so thank you!

I love the dumplings sitting on the chair behind him

Mikey just likes hot oil. Anything else is just a condiment at this point. Ps wtf do I keep watching this glorious man at night. I have to take food breaks inbetween videos!!!

Your videos are really great. I can't help my self rewatching all of it.

Mikey...you are awesome dude :) Thank you!

The orange chicken has been their #1 selling item for so many years now.

Mikey, try baking those Korean pancakes. They come out soo crispy and delicious!!! They’re oily enough on their own, so you just need to bake them. One of my favs from TJ’s. 400 degrees for 10 mins, and then you’re in heaven! 🙏🏽😋🤤😋👌🏽

First time watching your videos and I must say I am now a fan and subscribed. Very entertaining.

That Sriracha bowl 🤣🤣 I thought you would like it lol. Also, that Trader joe’s son and Trader Ming’s... so funny 😂😂😂

"Sorry, all you piquant-word knowers!" This video is one of the most amusing you did later. Thoroughly enjoyable. Also, trivia: I think "piquant" is an acquired French word. As you found out, it means spicy. Hot tip for when you come back to Italy: in Italian the same word would be "piccante". It sounds like a term you would be glad to know when choosing food.

@flowers-fq6hp

4 жыл бұрын

Yep! picante in spanish means spicy

@jeffreydre9454

4 жыл бұрын

In the Netherlands we say “Pikant”

@pattyk101

4 жыл бұрын

Also, it's pronounced "pee- kaunt"

@ReadObituaries

3 жыл бұрын

I was about to say “I know the word piccante” but it make sense since it’s also a hispanic word. From what I can tell, we use the Spanish version most

@kate-ne

3 жыл бұрын

Omg I kept thinking I was going crazy and he was just trying to say "picante". Latin languages for ya 😂

"that's a whole matress of sprouts" says the man that ate the meat mountain that was a mountain of sprouts with a side of beef haha

I love your videos. Your personality is so inviting. Plus, I'm always curious to hear people react to and try foods. But the last few minutes where you talked about helping small businesses was just heartwarming. The inhumanity of people is becoming more and more visible and depressing, but your response to what you can do in crisis was so encouraging. Thank you.

Love this! Nice pink rice maker... nice touch :)

To be fair, once he spied the broccoli, that dishes days were numbered😒

@jizheng1224

4 жыл бұрын

Yup, with the broccolis it was never going to make it to the must try list lol

@oliviawood9854

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣 yup

@mscameron22

4 жыл бұрын

Best comment yet 🤣🤣

@DemonFox369

4 жыл бұрын

I love broccoli

@pandalala888

4 жыл бұрын

He had me fooled at first 😂

“Trader Mings” Any relative of Trader Joe’s is a good friend of mine 🤣

Started watching you today first time you rock!!!!

Awesome review! I’m going to try more traders joes stuff that you did! Thx🙂

@13:57 “PERQUAINT” 😂

Yay I’m early good day Mikey Nd everyone here how is everyone doin today

@JimboJones99

4 жыл бұрын

Be careful of wearing masks. You're breathing in your own bacterial particles, which will make you more sick.

@kiaspann3024

4 жыл бұрын

Thank u

Thank you for helping small businesses!! Very sweet 🌸

Mikey has such a beautiful soul. Thank you Mike for everything you do. Bless you❤️

Mikey's scariest nightmare starts with him getting lost in a haunted broccoli forest....🥦 🥦 🥦

@maem9246

4 жыл бұрын

" And I rescue him and he introduces me to genuine Korean BBQ and crispy pork belly...# YUM ! "

@JarodMoonchild1975

4 жыл бұрын

For real though, Mikey would probably die from a heart attack, if he had that dream/nightmare. 😂😂😂

'"Just a hint of Wasabi oil" Mikey proceeds to pour a tablespoon of wasabi oil

Always lovely to watch your video Mikey :) hope your family is keeping safe and healthy too ❣❣❣

It is amazing the way you use your platform to help other people and I really do appreciate that and I enjoy your videos.💕💕🥰🥰

I've been working for TJ's well over a decade. They've always done well by me, but never so more than now. Wage increases, increased discount for purchases, paid days off for symptoms, etcetera. They're not just providing quality products. It's an employer that has your back through thick and thin. I'm glad you appreciate the frozen options. Perhaps you might survey other sections? We regularly have new and exciting offers in most departments.

You should use an air fryer for most of their fried items- like the mandarin orange chicken.

Thank you Mikey, I'll try your recommendations, looking forward

Love that you are wanting to help small businesses!!! Love your channel!!!

Man, u should start bottling up those Chef Mikey's Hot Oil and sell it next to the foods in Trader's Joe

Mike, TJ’s sells a Korean Short Rib (Galbi) in the frozen section! Would love your opinion on it!

@christineatan7297

4 жыл бұрын

Their galbi is good...

@KimJongSkillz

4 жыл бұрын

Got 2 packages in the freezer right now, lol! One of my favorites. Pricey but worth it.

@cutejassy

4 жыл бұрын

I love their galbi too!

@JarodMoonchild1975

4 жыл бұрын

What is "Short Rob", cos I've heard of 'Short ribs', is that what you meant?

omg thank you ive always wondered!!!!!

Thanks for supporting small business u have a big heart! Keep up gj

I never been inside a Traders Joe yet. After watching Mike's videos I think I am missing out. So much delicious food.

“Vegetab... Chicken Springrolls”😂😂😂😂

So very glad I found this channel! Going to TJ on Wednesday, without fail.

Bless mikey... I love your videos of small businesses.

Piquant is a fancy way of saying spicy/zippy/vinegary. I'm used to hearing it for like mildly hot/sour European food. Same root as the Spanish "Picante" - although most things I've heard described as piquant are mostly pickled and a tiny bit spicy - like pepperoncini.

@eileen.7209

4 жыл бұрын

It sounds like the german word pikant

@TheUltimateNoobHD

4 жыл бұрын

In romanian picant means mildly spicy

@viledanew

4 жыл бұрын

It's more likely as in French, same word "piquant"

@gunlovingliberal1706

4 жыл бұрын

Picante was borrowed directly from the french word piquant but came to mean spicy hot in spanish. The spelling was changed to preserve the pronunciation and the e was added to make it a proper spanish adjective. Piquant derives from the same root as pike (ie something sharp).

@medduda

4 жыл бұрын

I am from Brazil and yeah, picante means spicy/hot. (We don’t speak spanish, we speak portuguese)

“No hot oil required.” - words I never thought Mikey would say

@KamikoInu

4 жыл бұрын

Steph Go Only once in a blue moon does he not have to say it and then you really know how good the food is.

You are such an awsome human!

This is great! Especially since Mikey has been to all the countries and tasted all the foods these dishes come from, so I 100% trust his assessment.

Love watching Mike dip everything in the ramen soup in his Japan 7-Eleven episode

wait, i thought this channel name is "Strictly Hot Oil"

@nadinehoogenboezem4798

3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm. Perhaps strictly spicy

I just love your videos Mikey

Thanks! This will be good in camping