Just goes to show it's not impossible to make quality frozen food; it's just that most companies either can't be bothered or don't have the skills. I wish we had Picard in Australia! It would be so handy for single people like myself.

I must say it's is quite surreal and funny to see you reviewing Picard's food which can't be more "everyday life" for me 🙂. But it is so refreshing to have another point of view for something I am so used to it. It's true that the quality is pretty good for frozen food and sometimes excellent. For Christmas and new year Eve, the options are really stunning with limited releases and can help single people having a great meal by themselves.

@oasissoldier

Жыл бұрын

Je ne sais pas si je suis impressionnée ou horrifiée que Mike ait autant aimé Picard haha!!! C'est tellement quelque chose de ....... banal en France que c'est très étrange d'entendre quelqu'un dire que c'est délicieux! J'espère que Mike est allé manger dans des bons restos Asiats à Paris car il y en a des pas mal :)

@keld6320

Жыл бұрын

@@oasissoldier En ayant vécu en Angleterre 8 ans et revenu en France on se rend pas compte que les plats préparés de chez Picard sont bien au dessus de ceux dans certains pays. Après c’est sûre que ça vaut pas les bon restaurants ou le fait maison mais quand même ont est bien mieux loti que dans beaucoup de pays.

@camille2141

Жыл бұрын

Love this. Wish we had it here in the States.

@VioletVacay

Жыл бұрын

Can Picard come to US pleeeeease? 🥺

@CptVein

Жыл бұрын

@@keld6320 Ca montre aussi a quel point la nourriture au Etats-Unis c'est de la vrai merde.

As a French now living in California, Picard is definitely one of the top stores I miss! Would love having access to that franchise here in the US. Picard food is always a hit!

@raigikoo5869

Жыл бұрын

Il y a bien des magasins picard au Japon peut qu'il y en aura en Californie 😁

@sanapadsense7134

10 ай бұрын

​@@raigikoo5869non le marché américain est impénétrable pour les marques françaises, même si Picard comme tout le reste appartient à un groupe étranger il me semble.

@raigikoo5869

10 ай бұрын

@@sanapadsense7134 je parlais au futur on sait jamais

My wife swears by that salmon dish, I love the mustard pasta, my kids love the truffle pasta. Haha. Watching on vacation away from Paris and feel like I’m at home. Loved this!

Thank you for posting this Mikey. 1)It is nice to know there are affordable meals to be had in Paris. 2) I'm very surprised that this type of store would exist in France a country that is a haven for fresh, non-processed food. 3) Only in France is even frozen food higher quality than restaurant food in many parts of the world.

@lolilollolilol7773

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, we french are like everyone else: we don't always have the time nor inclination to cook everyday after a day of work. That's why Picard exists. And to be honest, some of the food Picard sells is better than most of us could cook at home.

@skatingcanuck9837

9 ай бұрын

@@lolilollolilol7773 Thanks for your honesty and insight. It's been a long time since I've visited France, but I remember the food standards being crazy high and not relying on processed foods. It's nice to know that the French standards have adjusted closer to us mere mortals.

French guy here : "escalopes" are definitely not scallops, escalopes are simply a way to cut and prepare meat. Scallops would translate to "coquille saint jacques" afaik.

Im worried for if mike comes to the uk and thinks Iceland food is supposed to be amazing. Please don’t try uk frozen food lol

@Jigglysaint

Жыл бұрын

Yeah we already have another Mike who does that sort of thing.

@sassou8584

Жыл бұрын

Just don't try UK food aside from Sunday Roasts, which they've mastered

@Bluetoffee1993

Жыл бұрын

@@sassou8584 harsh you have obviously never had beans chips and turkey dinosaur's

@LeoInoueKent

Жыл бұрын

I think the UK equivalent would be Cook, available in posh neighbourhoods.

@MrLockwood97

Жыл бұрын

Frozen kebab pizza?

I was born in Paris in the 70’s and back then milk was delivered in bottles at our door and my mom would buy food at the fresh fruit/vegetable market where live poultry was also sold . I would never think 50 years later frozen food would be sold in Paris! Really great video 👌

@ometofu

Жыл бұрын

Mais oui

@Busybeeee

Жыл бұрын

@@ometofu j’aurais toujours crue que la nourriture surgelée aurait été une vraie insulte à la culture gastronomique Parisienne mais ce mec nous le prouve que non! ☺️

@bits2389

Жыл бұрын

In india milk and vegetables are still delivered at home... What a luxury!

@NartaQNC

Жыл бұрын

@@bits2389 bro you know we can get groceries delivered right? Lol, I get all my groceries delivered home, at my door

@bits2389

Жыл бұрын

@@NartaQNC i was saying u can make someone deliver at ur house (not ordering online)in india... No offences for france... 😊

God bless the French, they can even make frozen food gourmet.

I'm french and I like Picard frozen food for its taste and because it's practical but I don't eat it everyday. Except for that I love your enthusiasm while discovering each meal in this video and wish that some french would do the same instead of constantly criticizing what we have. The youth, especially, would prefer burger, sushi or kebab over this while I like both as well as traditional french cuisine 😋

The French really love their food. I am shocked this is convenience food. The quality and presentation are better than some restuarants

@panpan-6944

Жыл бұрын

Is it really?! As a french person it's just... normal ? Even not that good? Personally I like Picard though, my friends always get snobby with it, but not everyone takes time to make homemade meals 2 times a day, or can afford to go to the restaurant, so it's a fine option.

@danemon8423

Жыл бұрын

@@panpan-6944 no said it was extraordinary. But for frozen food it's really incredible quality

French here: living in Japan, I was so happy when I found out Picard exists in Japan :D

Whenever Mike says he'll put the links down below..he never does 😂

@skatingcanuck9837

Жыл бұрын

Lol. Mike has a whole team working for him, so the blame can be shared.

Picard is my go to! Such a lifesaver and so affordable. Especially their 2 euros options 👌🏼

This video really exemplifies what's so great about Mike; he's not pretentious. Just because it's relatively cheap microwave food, he doesn't go in going 'this is going to be so bad, let's see how bad it is'.

@futureskeletons66669

Жыл бұрын

lmaoo

@aquaviii

Жыл бұрын

Always down to try it !

@imoon5858

Жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻

Mike is always so enthusiastic to try. new food. Even frozen food from the local store. The best part is that he explains why he likes something, or doesn't like something.

Yes!!! I love it! Less gold leaf caviar with a side of kopi luwak. More 7-11s and supermarkets from around the world! Those vids are fantastic 😃

Wow, even the frozen food looks so good, when they are unfrozen of course. Especially the ones at 14:15 and 17:30. The Paris street scenes are so beautiful.

Can I recommend you a great barber in nyc?

Mike: "I remember eating frozen dinner as a kid." Me: Still eating frozen dinner at 33. 💯

Great tips for budget minded travelers especially with the exchange rate right now. That Quinoa and salmon looked so yummy and you singing it's praises make me want to try it even more.

@merryaardvark

Жыл бұрын

Because of the way Mike has filmed the different items, you can't really see the servings/portions are quite small even by French standards. There are definitely better options for budget minded travelers.

According to Tom Scott videos I've seen, that first restaurant is kind of an idea that was started for microwaves decades ago, where the idea was you'd come there, order your food and heat it up. Funny to see it working in Paris of all places.

@noortjelief1987

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, and for it to work in france you know it must be good quality food!

It's so interesting how different countries approach instant food. Thanks as always for sharing!

Mikey went to "go microwave his mozzarella balls"😲😂😂

I've always wanted to visit France, and obviously by your wonderful reactions to Picard's, I'm all over that. I love truffle, but some chefs overdo it for flash. Less is definitely more.

@lizj7217

Жыл бұрын

It’s well worth the trip… true french cooking is much like what you see in Mikey’s Korean episodes… minimal ingredients but amazing results~ all about the method, traditions and love of the art ..been to Germany too and they have some awesome food too! ❤️✋

Wow!!! The meals looked absolutely amazing!! It’s hard to wrap my head around the fact that they are frozen. Thank you for sharing this!

@vuongn2318

Жыл бұрын

No they don't looked delicious

@aquaviii

Жыл бұрын

Frozen French food looks good 😋

I don't understand why airlines don't serve food like this!

09:12 Scallops is "noix de Saint-Jacques" and chicken is "poulet" Now you know 😂

The beauty of a Simply Dumpling video, the architecture, lots and lots of delicious food!

I lived in France for 15 years and I really do miss PIcard, especially their seasonal regional special weeks. The American specials were great!

First, I couldn't believe you're in Paris and eating frozen food. But by the sounds of it, you are just as good with this then a restaurant. Great idea when travelling and trying to save money! And by the way, you sure are working hard, putting out so many videos.

@aquaviii

Жыл бұрын

Frozen French food looks good 😋

@MrLordbungus

Жыл бұрын

Well in realistic terms, this was a planned video and it wasn't to save money. He got quite a bit more money for the video than he spent. He knew we wanted to see the difference and made a day out of it.

@carols3517

Жыл бұрын

@@MrLordbungus Who are you?

I love things like this, it felt almost like a touristic hack to eat

I’ve been to france a couple of times but had no idea what was inside the Picard stores! Great vid, next time I’m there I’ll have to stop by.

Pasta looks like it is hand or fresh made then you cook it in microwave. THE REASON it tastes so good!

Holy moly! That location has been there since I did my study abroad in college in 1999!! I stayed in a youth hostel on the Rue des Bernardins and walked there often!!!

Everything looks so yummy thanks for sharing cheers x

Hey mike, Been watching your vids for awhile now, and it really helps me relax and watch you eat the food I can't find here at my place; truly happy everytime I watch you it helps me with my cravings specially now that I am pregnant🤗😍

the pasta is amazing, the pork is soft, and the bee is trying to kill you 😆 i laughed out loud in the office

two months of study in Bordeaux has cost me 10 kilos weight gain in 2013, I used to go at Casino their ready food selection was mind blowing

Wow that frozen meal look really good. Can't believe frozen meal look amazing and delicious in Pairs. I love the frozen dessert.

this video gave me whiplash. i'm like wait..what, we're not in Singapore anymore?😀🤤

@skatingcanuck9837

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. The random posting of his videos as of late is very confusing. I miss series format.

Never considered French convenience store food! I'm going to check out that kind of food from around the world!

Mikey, usually when I can't sleep, I torture myself by watching your food videos. Often items I rewatch certain ones many times. Now I want pasta, a burger, & the pistachio gelato (rewatched your Italy video before this); and I want to try most of these frozen French foods. Also, I Uber'd yesterday and my driver (Reid) mentioned he knows you. He said he's done some from for you on your Beyond Science channel. Lol, I told him I know about that channel but never watched it. I am all about your food channels.😋😋😋😂🙃

Absolutely loved this video I would love to see more of this food from this type of market

@lolilollolilol7773

Жыл бұрын

Parisian fresh food markets are great. As for frozen food, Picard is really good quality, but what you get in other supermarkets isn't at the same standard. Good thing that Picard is quite common at least in Paris.

Omg yummm. Such a pretty setting to eat in as well.

So impressed. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏾🤗🥰

My sister lives near a Picard in Paris and I love their truffle mashed potatoes

I love your videos mike chen, i used to watch them with my x. i know that watching without her isn't the same but it still brings me much comfort. keep up the good work, go mike chen!

Thanks for the video. Who woulda thought that you can travel to Paris and survive on frozen food? I want one of each!

Does anyone else get National Lampoons European Vacation flashbacks watching this lol

20:43 oh man! that looks absolutely incredible!

Honey and Dijon mustard sauce with chicken or pork over rice is amazing!!!!!

If u like the mustard sauce u got to have Tescos honey mustard pasta salad it’s my favourite~

Paris is looking beautiful! Loving the videos you have been filming in Europe lately 😊

@terraincognitagaming

Жыл бұрын

too bad it smells like urine

That microwave shop looked pretty cool think I’ve seen him somewhere else in the world use one of those . I’m not keen on microwave food full stop myself but if you are it’s a brilliant and quick way of eating 👍

@courtney.p.s.

Жыл бұрын

South Korea and Japan have similar set ups

@aquaviii

Жыл бұрын

Frozen French food looks good 😋

@lolilollolilol7773

Жыл бұрын

Not all Picard shops have microwaves at disposal though (in fact, most don't), so be mindful about that.

I swear somehow my senses have heightened and I can taste the food from Mike’s videos now…

i love the fact you do desserts as well!!

Picard is the best! I only tried a few of ready meals but the other single ingredients are always of great quality and the deserts are incredible.

You gotta try find yourself a good cassoulet! I can't really find it where I live so I make my own but honestly, I see it as France's national dish imo, with some rice it's one of the best comfort food

Saw Picard food from RedMart one day and checked the ingredients list , surprisingly clean! Thanks to your video that I get to know where they are actually from !

When frozen meals in France actually have legit meat unlike the stuff you buy in the US.

That frozen food store would be my favorite place to go.. I'm not the most clever when it comes to cooking but already portioned and all i gotta do is heat it up.. lesssgooo. XD I do feel guilty about packaging tho.. so hopefully its recyclable n such.

My friend Mike woke up and ate breakfast, lunch, dinner, and desserts… for breakfast. Love it!

why don't airlines buy this food?! looks 100x better than most airplane food!

Thank you Mike I plan to do France on the cheap, you always have great ideas🖖🏼

Loved this video Mikey 😍😍😍

Used to live in Paris for 3 years, was a depressed teenager who got moved into a foreign country so suddenly during my puberty and I really didn't like the people there. I truly miss France though, would love to go back. Yeah and the food was definitely amazing and they were all so fresh. The boulangeries, kebab and pizza places, the muscles from Léon!! My lord. Highlight of my years living in Paris, 100 percent.

I must have that white chocolate flowerpot! I've never wanted to visit France more!!

Howdy Mike! Just wanted to say my husband and I love to watch your show at dinnertime. Your channels legit make me hungry WHILE I am eating my dinner 😂 I cook very basic meals, so its kinda like food daydreaming! Hoping to someday travel to some of the places you visit and try the wonderful cuisines they have to offer.

These microwaveable foods are way more satisfying than Banquet meals lol. 😋

Absolutely beautiful area and video, love watching your travels, since its very hard for me to travel. The into with the wooden utensils, i instantly felt that wood on my teeth. Gave me chills. lol

The French are so reserved about their culinary prowess. Tourists taste their food and would go "Mama Mia!" and the French Guy in Turtleneck, Beret with a Menjou mustache would say 'We know.." arms crossed while puffing his cigarette holder..

We're lucky in Hong Kong to have Picard products sold at M&S here. It's so good!

thanks mike omg that looks so good

That place is definitely on my bucket list!

Hey mikey u be safe and careful there and God bless u always 🙏 u are at one of my favorite places on my bucket list. Safe travels.

Ah ah ah I knew Mike would fall in love with Picard, like we all do 😂. Best frozen food chain in France by far !

This is my favorite video,love Europe videos!

Love Singapore. Haven't been for 35 years but would love to go back and stay at the Raffles again.

All those dishes look so good and yummy! It's making me so hungry! 😂🤣🙂☺️😋😋😋

Dang!! I can’t even find my stoufers Mac and beef here in Florida. They have everything over there. Nice arrangement. 😋

I'd love to see one of these in Australia. I don't think I'd ever have to cook again.

Wow. Just delightful 🔥🔥🔥🙌😋

If you're in the UK, you can get some Picard dishes on Ocado/through M&S.

12:33 okay the cake got me 😩👍❤️ Good stuff Mike !

Thank you veryyyyyyyy much !!! Greetings from Paris 😃

Nice to have you in my city, you should have organized a fan meet-up lunch/diner 🙂

7:39 That pigeon wants a bite too.

The area you ate at reminded me of the birthday dinner in Emily in Paris alot for some reason

It is funny to see you discovering something very common in France. But indeed Picard is good quality stuff. About cassoulet, I’m surprised you didn’t more comments from the South West of France. Many cities over there claim they have invented the dish and that their recipe is better. But it is also the kind of dish that each family has it’s own recipe. You have to come back to France to go to that part of France, you’ll love it.

Lol Picard sounds like something named after a Star Trek lover

Mike.. Happy Monday... Most TV dinners are bland, dry, n processed.. But these look good... Enjoy. This is awesome... ❤️🐞

This place reminds me of M&M meat shops in Canada. Makes me wonder if this was a direct inspiration

I pack my freezer full of Picard dishes every week. Everything is good there : D

If ya haven't done so Mike, ya gotta try non-microwaved cassoulet. Its definitely my favorite French dish

I wish he posted prices, i would like to try this on days I don't feel like eating out.

Always get so hungry and jealous watching these videos 😀

Cassoulet was my first introduction to duck meat. Fell in love!!!

Non off that crap looked appealing! Now taste is different!🤔

confused... where's the Singapore Sichuan buffet mentioned at the beginning of the video?? Was it an editing error?