To all my fellow non meat eating folks, the Beefless Bulgogi is a 10/10 Although I think it tastes more like carne asada than bulgogi. I would recommend thawing it a bit on the counter and cooking it in a pan instead of the microwave.

@dakotadraper4004

Жыл бұрын

i absolutely agreeee

@sandram852

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. I like to bake it till it's nice and crispy. And, of course, it's better with sticky white rice and good vegan kimchi!

@xrubyxlightx

Жыл бұрын

Lol nice to know i wasnt the only one who thought it tasted more like carne asada. I think i might use it for vegan carne asada tacos or fries haha

@mimzymarin8159

Жыл бұрын

@@xrubyxlightx I've used it in a burrito with black beans, stir fried bell peppers and red onions seasoned with oregano and salt, guacamole, and some queso fresco. It was absolutely delicious.

@JimCarrey2JohnnyDepp

Жыл бұрын

I loved the beefless bulgogi as a beef alt!!

I would love to see a kimchi from different stores video. Like Costco kimchi vs sams club kimchi vs target’s Seoul vegan kimchi. I’ve gone around trying different ones but I’m not an expert and my only comparison are the ones I have at kbbq restaurants. I would love to know you opinion and expertise ♥️

@CafeMaddy

Жыл бұрын

This is a great idea!! I'll try to plan this out =) thank you!

@lovinglife419

Жыл бұрын

Mother in Law’s Vegan Kimchi is amazing, but it now costs $10 a jar filled 3/4 the way (for fermentation room). I haven’t found another good one though.

@milkflavored

Жыл бұрын

I’d be super interested in this video as someone who is not Korean, but SO thankful the one I get from the store looked like the good one in this video lol

@saywhatseidu

Жыл бұрын

There’s kimchi at sams club ?. What section

@shanlee5759

Жыл бұрын

Costco kimchi was a fail for me.

trader joe’s has had seaweed for as long as i can remember, before the rise in interest in korean food, so i imagine that’s why they don’t advertise it as such

@Flameysaur

Жыл бұрын

is seaweed even exclusively a korean thing? i always have seen it used it many Asian cultures especially Japan

@Juicy_Metra

Жыл бұрын

@Jooles I was actually really curious about the difference so thank you for explaining before my lazy ass had to open a new google tab hahaha

@d.g.4499

Жыл бұрын

I used to work at Trader Joe's and remember when they first started carrying the seaweed snack. So many of my coworkers seemed to be obsessed with it and there would be specks of it everywhere. 🤣

We don't have trade Joe's in the UK, but Korean food is becoming more accessible in the bigger stores like Tesco, asda, Lidl, so it's nice to see that we can also experience other cultural foods, even if they are not the authentic version 😊

@yennefer440

Жыл бұрын

I honestly wish we had Trader Joe's in the UK. Their products always look amazing.

@ninagore13

Жыл бұрын

10000% agree with you!

@orlaaaaaaaaaaa

Жыл бұрын

There’s one near me but it’s tiny and they never restock it, I wish they had big stores in the UK! 😊

@la381

Жыл бұрын

ALLLLL, thanks to 영국남자!!! ㅋㅋㅋ

@claylover9845

Жыл бұрын

There's a Korean store called "Oseyo" in the UK. I remember watching it on Jin and Hattie KZread channel. That particular episode is titled "They have everything in Korean mart in England now".

Hey ! Honestly you're a warrior for even trying the kimchi with the suspect white mold dots... brrr *goose bumps*. Great format and subject, I liked it. Even though I don't have access to frozen Korean food products (since I'm living in a small town in France) I'm very curious about Korean food and already know I need to make my own kimchi~ one day I swear !

@CafeMaddy

Жыл бұрын

HAHA thank you so much!! Where can you get Korean ingredients in france?

@tpixl

Жыл бұрын

@@CafeMaddy I mainly shop online on french websites for sauces, spices, noodles/rice and drinks. I'm lucky enough to have a local organic shop, near me, selling a delicious kimchi~ so that's taken care of ! Korean food is a growing market here also and most big cities have Korean grocery stores.

@tpixl

Жыл бұрын

@@CafeMaddy I just realized that the first time I answered I posted links to the websites I'm mentioning and that my comment might have been moderated because of that, I'm not sure. If that's the case I wanted to apologize I didn't think it through and naively shared those links thinking that you might have liked to take a look at what kind of product they sell. Sorry.

@tpixl

Жыл бұрын

@TigerEyes Haha 😄food and culture are so intertwined, it's so interesting !

@Muslimah33

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I don’t think it was supposed to have mold.

As an Arabic person who interested in the Korean culture and living in US I’m very glad that I live near to H Mart and I took all of my supplies from there. I like the kimchi I like the Gim seaweed snacks. Also I like tokpokki. I really appreciate Hmart in US because it was opportunity for me as an Arabic person to introduce myself to Korean food.

@CafeMaddy

Жыл бұрын

:) so glad you enjoy Korean food and have an Hmart near you!!

I feel like as soon as Korean dramas started to become available on the internet, it helped along the rise in interest in America. My sisters and I watched Boys Before Flowers over ten years ago and while it scarred us (I was heartsick over Ji-hoo and my sister became obsessed with Lee Min-ho), it also sparked a never-ending addiction to kdramas. Coffee Prince is still my favorite of all time.

@butterflymuse2707

Жыл бұрын

I think BTS and Blackpink getting popular here did a lot for it as well as the dramas lol Edit: you have the best taste, Gong Yoo is my imaginary kdrama husband 😂🤣😂 Coffee Prince was my first drama,. But Goblin is my favorite!

@somethingelse4204

Жыл бұрын

@@butterflymuse2707 K-pop probably did the most as far as making Americans curious about Korean culture and entertainment. You're totally right!

I’m so glad you tried the air fryer method for the tteokbokki because everyone I’ve seen it did it in two pans and it looked so watery! Will definitely try it your way. I’ve also been able to get pa jeon at TJ’s and really enjoyed it!

The beefless bulgogi is SO GOOD in the air fryer! It gets a really awesome crispyness on the outside, and it gets chewier.

@Sir_Catnip

Жыл бұрын

Eww nope lol

@brekkoh

11 ай бұрын

@@Sir_Catnipi guarantee you havent tried it

Wow running to tj now to buy the tteokbokki!

@CafeMaddy

Жыл бұрын

Yess !! It’s worth it

@Js_Son83

Жыл бұрын

At my Trader Joe's in Annapolis, Maryland. They didn't have tteobokki! 😫😫😓😓

@bluyellow

Жыл бұрын

@@Js_Son83 as a trader Joe's worker definitely ask if they sell it at their store. Sometimes things are only at certain locations. But they can easily look it up in the system and if they do sell it at your local store and it's sold out they can get a date for you on when it'll be back :). They can also tell you when the frozen truck shipment comes in so you know to pick it up around that time!

@littlepagew

Жыл бұрын

I just learned about tteobokki this year and was so excited to find it at the TJs I can walk to!

@butterflymuse2707

Жыл бұрын

@@Js_Son83 You can head over to H Mart in Ellicott City and get all the tteokboki you could want (and everything else)! Stop by Honey Pig while you're there 💋👌

Bruh..she straight up tried the moldy kimchi..the dedication deserves a sub!

Hii Maddy 💕 I love your videos so much! They are so relaxing and so aesthetic🌱🧸🎀😘

Great review! Thank you Maddy! Will definitely try the ones you approved ❤ can’t wait to see part 2!

Hey Maddy, I love your vids, they've helped me so much when all I wanna do is relax... 😁

this has convinced me to get the tteokbokki next time I go to trader joe's! can't wait for part 2~

Loved this and I’m excited to see part 2!

I think Judy Joo helped bring Korean food to the American table. I used to LOVE to watch her show Korean Food Made Simple. She inspired me to go out and try it. Thanks for this video!

Thank you for all your work that went into bringing us this video, Maddy! I started this video playing as I started my workday and I'm already feeling calm and ready to handle the rest of my day. And maybe stop at Trader Joe's on the way home 😂

@CafeMaddy

Жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much :)))

Oooh, I can't wait for part 2, so then I can make the 45 minute trek to Trader Joe's. This was so helpful!

I love the rice cakes from Trader Joe’s! I also love their beef short ribs for thanksgiving! I had a turkeyless Thanksgiving and replaced them with Korean BBQ. 😋 It was the best!

first time watching one of your videos Maddy, i really enjoyed it! I haven't been to my local TJs in a while but now i'm curious to see if they have some of these... some of them looked really yummy! edit: can't wait for pt. 2 yayayayaaaay!

I totally wrote off the tteokbokki when I first saw it in TJs. I assumed it couldnt be good! This video made me want to try it and have a more open mind Maddy! Have a nice weekend :)

I was so excited when I saw the tteok and tteokbokki as TJs is our closest store and the closest Korean market is like 8m away. They’ve had the short ribs for at least 10 years which is nice.

Wow! I discovered your channel through this video and I really love your editing style, voice, and content! I CW for a pt 2!!! I need it asap!

I didn’t know you had a KZread channel! Thank you for your amazing work the past few years in providing rides for AAPI people in nyc. I took your rides multiples times and it always made me feel safe in the city. Will continue to support you!

@CafeMaddy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much 😭

I can't believe you tried the moldy kimchi😭 Maybe it's good when stored properly, but YIKES.

Loved this video. I’ll definitely try your favorites next!

I loveeee the beefless bulgogi, I get it way too often hehe. I bought the tteokbokki but haven’t made it yet, can’t wait!

Thank you for all your work in this review, you’re appreciated!! :)

@CafeMaddy

Жыл бұрын

Aw thank you 😭

Hi café Maddy i love watching your videos! I'm also the first to comment.😁

Love your TikTok! Just found your YT by chance, so glad i did!!

I lived in Brooklyn 10 years ago and used to go to this Trader Joe's every week, as soon as you turned the camera on the meat section I was instantly mentally transported back there. It hasn't changed a bit, including the "Line End" flag and way-too-tight aisles

I was pescetarian for a year and Trader Joe's has a phenomenal vegan orange chicken! I highly recommend it if you ever do another one of these videos

Can’t wait for part 2!!!!

I've tried the beefless bulgogi a few times and love putting the yuzu hot sauce from trader joe's on it. That flavor pairing slaps for some reason

Your adorable! I love all the recommendations and reviews on Trader Joe's products!

maddy your voice is amazing and ofc the videos

the algorithm did its thing w this one! great video:)

I've been making my own tteokboki and scared to try the TJs one, I'm really excited to try now, thanks so much! :)

@tayswiftfan14

Жыл бұрын

I tried the TJ one since I usually make my own. It’s good, but sweeter than my homemade one.

Ah I've been waiting for this video! Thanks Maddy! Also full confession: I never really had kimchi before trying the ones from TJ's, so I thought that was good kimchi lol. I mean it's still not terrible but lol

I'm so glad i found your channel! I'm eager to hear your thoughts on the plain rice cakes.

Thank you for trying these different foods from Trader Joes! I can't wait to go and some from Trader Joes! I hope you have a good day☺

Hey ! Honestly you're a warrior for even trying the kimchi with the suspect white mold dots

Oh my gosh. I love your videos!!! I wish I could be your friend 😂 your so fun! Please make all the Trader Joe’s videos and reviews! So helpful

Hi guys!!!! Thank you for watching this video 😍 head over to PART 2 👉🏼👉🏼 kzread.info/dash/bejne/naZhw7GccqrHhdI.html

I would go back and get the frozen Japchae! It's sooo good. And the tofu soup

I would love to see more videos like this but at other grocery stores and maybe even chain restaurants

I think you had a bad batch of kimchi. I’ve gotten kimchi from there and most of the time, it’s been ok- comparable to most American super market quality. One of the best Korean items (I ALWAYS get when I go to TJ) is the frozen PaJeon. It tastes like the PaJeon my mom used to make growing up.

@shatteredshards8549

Жыл бұрын

I was gonna say, I feel bad that she didn't get the pajeon.

@dinahlouissaint2684

Жыл бұрын

It’s my favorite too

I think you'll like their Bibimbap, I ate that everyday at work when it was available and never got sick of it. Their japchae wasn't too bad either! And I love their spicy tteokbokki, though I do add more gochujang for the added spice level.

I am a big fan of the ttoekbokki as well, although I don't find it spicy. So I add some of the gochujang paste into the sauce to spice it up a bit. But it is a great lunch.

I found the tteokbokki to be soooo sweet. Texture good though. They also sell sliced tteok in the freezer section!

I’m so glad you liked the tteokbokki because I think it’s delicious!! I also liked the fried rice, but I should have done an egg too because it doesn’t have much meat. I also made the mistake of getting the kimchi and I hadn’t had kimchi that much and I was wonder if it should taste as bad I did..I am confident now with your review that it should not have tasted so sour and smelled like.. moldy sponge

this was really chill to watch, thanks for the review!

I recently bought TJ's "Sliced Korean Rice Cakes" which worked well to make 떡국. I also bought TJ's "Squiggly knife cut noodles" (I found them like 2 months ago, but haven't seen them since- it came in a 4 pack like ramen); I've never had any real 칼국수 to compare it to, but I'm curious what you think of it (if you find it). I saw frozen japchae once there too. Thanks for this video. I buy their tteokbokki whenever I can find it! I'll have to go buy some kalbi ASAP.

Not reviewed in this video, but the TJ pa jeon is lit. All of the satisfaction without the lingering oily smell all over your home after making it from scratch. Also, the TJ tofu kimchi stew, which is pretty much their version dubu jigae, but vegan, is pretty good, but just a tad sour (probably using their own kimchi.). It’s good with kim and brown rice.

I haven’t had access to the rice cakes for tteokbokki lately and was skeptical of the Trader Joe’s ver. Good to know it’s a good option while I can’t get them. Thank you for the review 💜💜💜

I just had the tteokbokki and pajeon for dinner today and I liked both a lot! I like that the tteok has a good balance of sweet and spice, I’m a mild baby who needs a lot of flavor to balance spice in order to eat large quantities of it 😂 Idk if you got the japchae but I’ve had that before and it’s really good! Ty for this review. Also I had kimbap recently for the first time and thought of your videos 😊

Food looks sooo good 😍

I like your reviews. You are honest. An honest person is always a good person.

Loved this vid! Thanks for the hot tips- I trust you like that lol

Love this!! Also I am so glad you roasted their kimchi.. I live in DMV and I was SO upset by the taste 😭

Omg the second store you went is my local TJ's- will be going down!

omg ur trader joe’s looks so fancy😅 thanks for the reviews this was very fun to watch!!

There is a H Mart in the East Village near Astor Place, not too far from Brooklyn!

Maddy my friend and I were IN this exact TJs recently debating whether you shop there-- thanks for posting this and proving me right lmao this building is wild though!

@CafeMaddy

Жыл бұрын

HAHA yes!!! 😆I LOVE the ceilings here!

The first meal of items are my favorites from Trader Joe’s as they’re the closest to my fav Korean restaurant but the kimchi always look suspicious so I’ve never actually tried it but I’m glad I haven’t!

Not Mr. Joe trying to kill you with that kimchi. Loved the video! You have such a calm but engaging presence.

Nice video! The building that the Trader Joes is in is amazing! btw where did you get your wood handle utensils?

thank for trying the tteokbokki bc i wanted to get it the last time i went to trader joes but was worried i wouldn't like it BUT NOW I WILL GET IT

Well now I wanna try that fried rice, seaweed snacks, and those rice cakes. :)

My parents usually buy the LA galbi from TJs over making it at home. It’s actually pretty good! 🤤

I felt the same way about the kimchi! Thanks for sharing

I loveee Trader Joe’s gochujang! It tastes as good as the one I get at my local Asian market.

Used to go to that Atlantic Ave TJs every single day for lunch, the best!

I always get the frozen pajeon from TJs, it's so good, I also like their tteokboki, and the hotteok, there's a big Korean community from where I live, so there are a lot of Korean restaurants and Korean groceries nearby. I really like Korean rice wine (makgeolie)? Idk how to spell it lol...

@stardroplet9499

Жыл бұрын

👍

I havent seen the court street trader joes in years...nostalgia 😭😭

i tried their LA galbi and actually felt that it was under-marinated. i made my marinade, re-marinated and then pan fried it. maybe i'll try it again to see if the recipe changed! never tried their tteokbokki though, definitely want to grab it next time :D

this was extemely helpful, thank you. especially the kimchi. 😢

Please try the TJs Japchae Korean Glass Noodles & Vegetable Stir Fry if you can find it! Loved your review!

I’d love to hear your thoughts on the kimchi & tofu soup at TJ’s! :)

aww i liked the kimchi from trader joes only when i cant find it anywhere else, i like the little packaging too

This is SO helpful! Our local Korean market is close, so it's been hard to take the risk but sometimes TJs really does a great job! I've been eating the frozen galbi for a long time (I live in CA, it has been available way before all the other stuff) but lately the quality of the meat has felt like it went way downhill...I hope it's temporary. Will try the tteokboki soon, I just automatically assumed the sauce would be too sweet. Lol, and will add fishcake and egg.

we chop the beefless bulgolgi to small bite size and add it to our japchae. its cheaper than mushrooms and meat in our area and adds umami to the dish. however, you have to sear it, microwave makes it rubbery...

As a Mom, I think you are adorable! ❤ I am going to try the items that you liked. My son has been in South Korea for the past year, so I’m very interested in the foods he may be eating.

Now I gotta go buy the tteokbokki!!

Even bibigo at Costco and grocery store are so good

I've tried the Tteokbokki from TJ and gotta say they were delicious :)

Honestly, every single time I see a BTS member/s eat Korean food, I'd make a plan to visit my Korean grocery store that weekend (it's 40 mins away). Knowing there are at least some Korean food items at Trader Joe's that's good makes it so much easier. Thank you for the review!

Wait, there's a store on Jericho turnpike, H Mart, I believe. I'm in Brooklyn too and the family takes a trip there now and then. Really interesting place.

Try Costco Korean food next. They have pretty good kimchi

L.A. stands for longitudinal axis, referring to the anatomical orientation of the cut through the beef rib

Hi. For comparitive purposes, it's always best to go with the recommended cooking method. Not just microwaving, which usually has a negative effect on texture.

I love snacking on dried flavored seaweed (Korean BBQ or kimchi). My coworkers cringe but I love it. 😋

I always wonder what the best jarred kimchi is when I go into HMart or other asian grocery stores. I’ll have to check out tobagi next time too!!! ✨✨

Great video! My Trader Joes has scallion pancakes (Pa Jeon). It is my favorite korean item there!

I just picked up the Tteok Bok Ni from Traders Joe’s. I’m following along with your video as I have never tasted it before. Can you tell me how long should I air fry this item and at what temperature? Also is that water you added to the pan or oil for the Tteok Bok Ni?

Came across your vid n watched out of curiosity. OMG! I live around those 2 TJ’s too! Lol Did Not know they have tteokbokki!😍 Love the fried rice. I get seaweed and some other stuf from Chinatown, Hmart in Ktown or 3rd Ave/9th.. Ugh! Glad you returned the kimchee, please don’t eat moldy foodstuff!

I actually work at one of the Trader Joe’s you shop at! :D and that kimchi was probs moldy not gonna lie, but the bulgogi and seaweeds snacks are really yummy.

@CafeMaddy

Жыл бұрын

Wow no way!!! You guys are the best. So friendly and SO nice it makes my day every time

@KERI404

Жыл бұрын

@@CafeMaddy yesss I’d just about faint if i ran into you one day haha. But I’m glad you liked most of the products!

I think you missed the TJ Japchae. This is a regular pick-up for me each week. This video was fantastic. You saved me from the kimchi and beef-less Bulgogi. I am a huge fan of the tekamboki, which I have had in restaurants a couple times and liked,but really like the TJ’s version for home.

@CafeMaddy

Жыл бұрын

I didn't see it the last time I went! I'll look for it for part 2

Thanks for trying the galbi and tteokbokki