How a Taiwanese Grandma Makes Over 1,000 Potstickers per Day - The Experts

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Meet the woman behind A-Pou's Taste, the famous Taiwanese pot sticker food truck and restaurant in NYC. Yeh Chi Yao named her business after the Taiwanese word "a pou," meaning "old lady," sharing her belief that more life experience makes for better, tastier food. Since introducing Taiwanese street food to the scene 15 years ago, A-Pou's Taste hasn't slowed down, producing over 1,000 pot stickers every day.
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Credits:
Producer: Carla Francescutti
Director: Carla Francescutti, Murilo Ferreira
Camera: Carla Francescutti, Murilo Ferreira
Editor: Daniel Card
Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
Supervising Producer, Operations: Stefania Orrù
Supervising Producer, Development: Gabriella Lewis
Audience Engagement: Frances Dumlao
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  • @Anespian1
    @Anespian12 ай бұрын

    She looks like such a sweet & genuine 'ah po' serving comfort food at 'street' food prices. Bless her :)

  • @BigboiiTone
    @BigboiiTone2 ай бұрын

    "You don't know my power. Do not judge me." Is such a great quote. She needs to put that on a placard or something

  • @kero9rainbow
    @kero9rainbow2 ай бұрын

    As a musician and a loyal customer for two years who rehearses at a studio nearby, this is a go-to cafeteria for all of us, and a-pou remembers all of our names every time. She is the real deal!

  • @Brian-fr9jr
    @Brian-fr9jr2 ай бұрын

    The backbone of this country.

  • @CyichinC

    @CyichinC

    2 ай бұрын

    The Taiwanese backbone of NYC, USA.

  • @phreshmoney159
    @phreshmoney1592 ай бұрын

    Omg she shops at my old job .she has such a sweet soul and funny personality. always brings candy or a snack to share with everyone I have her # some where in my phone. she even use to drive me to the train after work god bless her and protect her 🤲🏽 and mind you ima big 6ft 280lb black man!

  • @ThoseKidsMusic

    @ThoseKidsMusic

    2 ай бұрын

    love this addded context. thanks for sharing it. this video was awesome, she's a legend, we need more people like her, and you, in this universe.

  • @stanleyshen7075

    @stanleyshen7075

    2 ай бұрын

    god bless "ah-po" and you

  • @1629sl
    @1629sl2 ай бұрын

    as a customer she really is the real deal, an inspirational character who i’ll never forget

  • @MrNathancast

    @MrNathancast

    2 ай бұрын

    What a beautiful lady. I pre-ordered my lunch for today 😊

  • @leo_mas_922

    @leo_mas_922

    2 ай бұрын

    Not really

  • @flmang

    @flmang

    7 күн бұрын

    @@leo_mas_922 contrarian looks hideous on you

  • @lucidx88
    @lucidx882 ай бұрын

    I love her energy and outlook on life. "You don't know my power, so don't judge me."

  • @skmuzammilzeeshan6173

    @skmuzammilzeeshan6173

    2 ай бұрын

    Agreed. She is one heck of a jolly lady to grow old with... really envy her old man.

  • @yyyyyyexe963
    @yyyyyyexe9632 ай бұрын

    This is the cutest video I've watched in a loooong time, love her energy

  • @jlye834
    @jlye8342 ай бұрын

    She reminds me so much of my own Taiwanese grandma before she passed on. Miss you A-MA!

  • @Pheminon1
    @Pheminon12 ай бұрын

    Her story is literally what America is all about. She immigrated to America in the 80's, saw that there was a lack of something different to eat, so she decided to share what she knows with America. America is not a melting pot, it's a salad. In a melting pot, all the flavors meld together and the whole bowl tastes the same without uniqueness. But, in a salad you can taste each individual ingredient and when you get a bite of everything, the flavors together make something unique If you're a foreigner living in America, I hope you have as much joy sharing your culture with everyone you meet as this lady does.

  • @eba44

    @eba44

    27 күн бұрын

    Exactly right regarding melting pot soup vs salad. A perfect analogy.

  • @fourleggedlys
    @fourleggedlys2 ай бұрын

    It isn't just comfort food, it's a comfort video now as well 😊

  • @ArielK1987
    @ArielK19872 ай бұрын

    Pot stickers are one of the best food dishes ever to be invented.

  • @boohere2

    @boohere2

    2 ай бұрын

    I love pot stickers too! AND Egg Rolls.

  • @johnnyappplesz

    @johnnyappplesz

    Ай бұрын

    Someone just decided to fry dumplings and now we have this delicious and crunchy piece of food.

  • @fnulnu_
    @fnulnu_2 ай бұрын

    That’s phenomenal work by her! Wishing her even more years of success in her restaurant!

  • @jumpkickingnara
    @jumpkickingnara2 ай бұрын

    Dang I visited a couple times since I moved to NYC. So glad she got a special about her spot cus she really deserves it, she is such a kind and sweet person when you visit

  • @robmarth2226
    @robmarth22262 ай бұрын

    She must be a very kind person, no way people would work for you as long as 20 years otherwise. Her positive energy is so contagious haha.

  • @howard8085
    @howard80852 ай бұрын

    I think the smile and laughter they have are exactly what workers who work in big corporations need. like pure positive energy

  • @someusername4129

    @someusername4129

    2 ай бұрын

    That's exactly why that type of worker isn't in large corporations. Large corporations squash joy from their workers. They don't want them too happy or too angry.

  • @blackandyellowfreak8

    @blackandyellowfreak8

    2 ай бұрын

    As someone who is working in a big corporation, we don't need smile and laughter, we just need a pay rise

  • @Rei-xq3zm

    @Rei-xq3zm

    2 ай бұрын

    Hard to do when you have a big corporation crushing the soul out of you

  • @kingbball66

    @kingbball66

    Ай бұрын

    @@blackandyellowfreak8facts lol. I’m happy enough outside of work, just give me a bigger paycheck and that’s all I need

  • @dh5363
    @dh53632 ай бұрын

    Love Doris! She fed me well during my time working around the corner from there. Her food and kindness are like warm hugs.

  • @BigboiiTone
    @BigboiiTone2 ай бұрын

    There's something about this business purveyor i really like. And the random guy named Balde. They've been working together for decades and I respect that also

  • @FranFluxx
    @FranFluxx2 ай бұрын

    I love her! She's got such a great positive and friendly vibe, I'm not surprised that they have so many regulars!

  • @vampireadjacent
    @vampireadjacent2 ай бұрын

    i’ve eaten at her restaurant and she really is the kindest person. it shows in the care she takes serving her food and greeting you when you come in-she makes everyone feel like they’re at home.

  • @kidneybeans8937
    @kidneybeans89372 ай бұрын

    I think all bosses and CEOs need to have a training seminar with her on how to be positive and treat everyone with kindness

  • @passbyicecube
    @passbyicecube2 ай бұрын

    It's her positivity that brought the team together. Making pot sticking as business is no joke and she's doing a splendid job running it.

  • @lekibb2905
    @lekibb29052 ай бұрын

    The food looks delicious, her employees seem to love her, and she has THE best laugh.

  • @OMGitsJESSElawlz
    @OMGitsJESSElawlz2 ай бұрын

    I briefly worked as a carpenter around the corner from here, and they were always so welcoming and the food always incredible. I'm on the other end of the borough now but will certainly make a trip back!

  • @gnvw
    @gnvw2 ай бұрын

    She has such a great sense of humor! and the fact that they had to corner Balde at the freezer to get him to compliment her 🤣

  • @jwpark417
    @jwpark4172 ай бұрын

    I love her laugh. It's literally HAHAHAHA 😄

  • @acrophobe
    @acrophobe21 күн бұрын

    Okay but that leather vest, scarf, and beanie combo is SERVING

  • @julietphillips1991
    @julietphillips19912 ай бұрын

    She is a strong lady! Keep on doing what you're doing...food is great and you're happy!

  • @richiecarang
    @richiecarang2 ай бұрын

    She started talking and i felt like I was being hugged and was talking to my favorite granma.

  • @noorafirst217
    @noorafirst217Ай бұрын

    what a genuine she looks so strong and positive.

  • @yun8996
    @yun89962 ай бұрын

    wow her passion and happiness towards life is truly inspiring

  • @BuddyDanger
    @BuddyDanger2 ай бұрын

    Her laughter is infectious!!! She is truly an Amazing Woman!!!

  • @jstewlly4747
    @jstewlly47472 ай бұрын

    "Don't underestimate my power" -Doris This lady is awesome if there is heaven she has a membership lol

  • @s0fa274
    @s0fa2742 ай бұрын

    “I’m getting too young” 😂 I love her spirit

  • @anothertarnishedone5960
    @anothertarnishedone59602 ай бұрын

    What an adorable old lady

  • @long2181998
    @long21819982 ай бұрын

    This gotta be Top 5 guests that Eater ever made a video on. What a whirlwind of a personality.

  • @kirtanashanchez6534
    @kirtanashanchez65342 ай бұрын

    Absolutely love her! What a delightful lady - her story and culture are what make New York, New York. More wonderful videos like this please @Eater!

  • @megicwizard4410
    @megicwizard44102 ай бұрын

    i love grandma, its such happy and sweet

  • @FirstnameLastname-dy9qh
    @FirstnameLastname-dy9qh2 ай бұрын

    I love this lady shows her passion for food and very compassionate to people

  • @Johnnybananass-_
    @Johnnybananass-_Ай бұрын

    she's gorgeous and so lovely , what a spirit ! I bet other staff all stay a long time

  • @pang-ngiavang1956
    @pang-ngiavang19562 ай бұрын

    Every boss, ceo, manager, etc. need to spend one day with her!!!

  • @johnpaullaxa5486
    @johnpaullaxa54862 ай бұрын

    She's one of a kind... A master in disguise

  • @johnnyblue07
    @johnnyblue072 ай бұрын

    Comfort food, comfort lady, comfort video. Nailed it, Eater. More please. 🥰

  • @subektiiean5464
    @subektiiean5464Ай бұрын

    Thank you grandma for bring love and energy ☺️

  • @adventureswithwonu4467
    @adventureswithwonu44672 ай бұрын

    such a beautiful soul and story! She and people like here are the reason America is a beautiful country

  • @Finder_NY
    @Finder_NY2 ай бұрын

    Her energy her laugh is so contagious

  • @Alex2011410136
    @Alex20114101362 ай бұрын

    at first i was confused "dahell is a pot sticker..." and then the lovely 婆婆 said 鍋貼 (guotie) and then i was like "aaaaaaah". she does reminded me of my late grandma (婆婆). same energy, same determination.

  • @PlaySA
    @PlaySA17 күн бұрын

    What an amazing character this woman is. Almost wish I lived in NY instead of SF so I could go see her and get some great food

  • @jorb1903
    @jorb19032 ай бұрын

    “You don’t know my power, so don’t judge me” ICONIC

  • @Kevin-mo1xk
    @Kevin-mo1xk2 ай бұрын

    Now this is what America is supposed to be about. Nice to see the dream still lives on somewhere.

  • @KC-hn1sg
    @KC-hn1sg2 ай бұрын

    She is actually SO funny omg

  • @ireview8621
    @ireview86212 ай бұрын

    The hard work combined with passion and driven with lots of strength. Wishing her many more years of those "Ha ha ha" 😊

  • @TriTran-qz5bv
    @TriTran-qz5bv2 ай бұрын

    Huge respect for this lady

  • @aldrensiscar3988
    @aldrensiscar39882 ай бұрын

    More stories like these please!

  • @jujumui
    @jujumuiАй бұрын

    I could watch an entire season just watching her work

  • @katl8825
    @katl88252 ай бұрын

    What an incredible woman with a beautiful outlook on life. Hope I can visit her restaurant some day!

  • @bodyandsoulinconstanttrans9190
    @bodyandsoulinconstanttrans91902 ай бұрын

    Thank you guys for another lovely video of an amazing person as you portraits in free video ! :)

  • @vincently3912
    @vincently39122 ай бұрын

    This was wholesome AF.

  • @ilhamakbar1565
    @ilhamakbar15652 ай бұрын

    what a lovely lady, God bless her.

  • @tentontarantula7750
    @tentontarantula77502 ай бұрын

    Absolutely joyful.

  • @thebigbient8736
    @thebigbient87362 ай бұрын

    One day I will make it to Brooklyn to eat those potstickers! Reminds me of my mothers 🇹🇼

  • @eduardoangeles4412
    @eduardoangeles44122 ай бұрын

    This is the content I come to watch. I haven't watched eater in months because BBQ, pizza and rotisserie chicken.

  • @xanderb3207
    @xanderb32072 ай бұрын

    This episode was beautiful. Really cut through to the soul. Will have to try if I’m ever in the area !!

  • @tvstealer
    @tvstealerАй бұрын

    Omg all of the foods look so good

  • @weilee9410
    @weilee94102 ай бұрын

    Great personality!

  • @fredfredsson9480
    @fredfredsson94802 ай бұрын

    I love this lady!

  • @bobbybill8323
    @bobbybill83232 ай бұрын

    she laughs with so much satisfaction lol

  • @ellosteve
    @ellosteveАй бұрын

    i love her 😭🫶

  • @AllTerpsNoBrakes
    @AllTerpsNoBrakes2 ай бұрын

    Beautiful soul still full of energy

  • @joewojcik258
    @joewojcik2582 ай бұрын

    She is awesome and an amazingly hard worker!!!

  • @maachinimamaachinima
    @maachinimamaachinima2 ай бұрын

    Just had this for dinner again and it was sooooo good

  • @hungle817
    @hungle8172 ай бұрын

    clicked on this video to enjoy some food, left with a more positive outlook on life :)

  • @CBD7069..
    @CBD7069..2 ай бұрын

    I love her she’s so sweet and funny

  • @KingOfSoysauce
    @KingOfSoysauce2 ай бұрын

    beautiful story.

  • @erikcharlat9844
    @erikcharlat98442 ай бұрын

    thank you for showcasing this amazing chef. such a badass Chef and i would love to work for her and eat her food one day. one of the best videos ive watched this month. love her so much

  • @golfer45nz
    @golfer45nz2 ай бұрын

    Just WOW !!!

  • @XyashimotoX
    @XyashimotoXАй бұрын

    ah pou u r so cute!!! love ur energy n smile :) stay healthy 😊

  • @newzealandtibetanfamily3397
    @newzealandtibetanfamily33972 ай бұрын

    Such an amazing lady with such a prolific vibe. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this edition of EATER… Thank you and keen to watch such inspiring videos to come….

  • @kaenova
    @kaenovaАй бұрын

    omg! what a treasure!

  • @kabaozi
    @kabaozi2 ай бұрын

    i just know the food is amazing

  • @hijodelrepublicasur1899
    @hijodelrepublicasur18992 ай бұрын

    Yum! Pork is love. Pork is life.

  • @Jason-cg1so
    @Jason-cg1soАй бұрын

    what an inspiration jia you!

  • @maximiliansh
    @maximiliansh2 ай бұрын

    What an amazing person. I want to be like her one day

  • @ichchecksnicht
    @ichchecksnicht2 ай бұрын

    She is so sweet

  • @PEGGYINTAIWAN
    @PEGGYINTAIWANАй бұрын

    She's so Taiwanese!!!!

  • @darkslatesky
    @darkslatesky2 ай бұрын

    Love this type mama and papa shop. Just around the corner, nothing fancy but got the job done lol

  • @p.stephens9305
    @p.stephens93052 ай бұрын

    Great story!

  • @reviewchan9806
    @reviewchan98062 ай бұрын

    Immigrants that made the backbone of this country

  • @Lousasshol
    @Lousasshol2 ай бұрын

    She is awesome

  • @xavierjackson-fz5ml
    @xavierjackson-fz5ml2 ай бұрын

    Respect

  • @TheChefmike66
    @TheChefmike662 ай бұрын

    Man, I really liked her. Another awesome eater episode!

  • @GregCurtin45
    @GregCurtin452 ай бұрын

    Wow! She is lovely. Thank you #Eater for always sharing the best of best people out there. #PotStickers

  • @eater

    @eater

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @TheSorcererAhrimanahsul
    @TheSorcererAhrimanahsul2 ай бұрын

    I don't know now, That serving size looked like a grandma feeding her growing grandkids. If I lived anywhere near this place I'd have to check it out.

  • @trbshopper
    @trbshopper5 күн бұрын

    9:16 "Everybody has their own character. Five fingers: one short, one long, one tall, one short ... You have to try to work together." i call her, Taiwanese Confucius.

  • @chrisfeleciano-ws1ze
    @chrisfeleciano-ws1ze2 ай бұрын

    You just have to love this lady. I would dine there daily too if I lived in New York, what a sweet lady.!!!

  • @stephenc.8550
    @stephenc.85502 ай бұрын

    More success to her

  • @thereissomecoolstuff
    @thereissomecoolstuff2 ай бұрын

    This is what immigration should look like. All of these people are selfless and love America. Thank you Eater for making this video.

  • @erikalin3782
    @erikalin37822 ай бұрын

    I missed the pot stickers so much!!! I live in Japan now, the dumplings here are not the same.

  • @Woozlewuzzleable
    @Woozlewuzzleable2 ай бұрын

    Usually when I see videos like this they have bad Yelp reviews and are overpriced so I don't trust what I see on camera. But this place looks like the real deal, affordable food made with love.

  • @Sakja

    @Sakja

    2 ай бұрын

    4.5 in Yelp.

  • @Woozlewuzzleable

    @Woozlewuzzleable

    2 ай бұрын

    @@Sakja That's what I mean, local working people actually like this place.

  • @___tony
    @___tonyАй бұрын

    shout out og doin her thing 💯💯💯

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