As someone from a low-income family, I totally understand wanting to buy something nice for your parents! I am a few years from being able to do that but it was inspiring to see you do it!
OMG the condo is so beautiful! How awesome that you're able to surprise your parents with such a wonderful gift! And as usual, your interaction with that little boy just reinforces what an awesome dad you would be.
You got your parents a condo? BEST SON EVER! Seriously.. the sweetest and kindest thing, Mikey. They will be forever grateful. Wonderful views and great appliances for them.
What a good son you are! I’m sure your parents are so proud of who you’ve become and getting them a place is the ultimate gift you can give them. Can’t wait to see the final reveal!
I get so caught up in every episode. I grew up in southern Illinois and currently live in northeastern Iowa and there are so many styles of food and cuisines I have only dreamt about trying. Thank you for bringing cultural history and education and diversity to so many through your love for food and travel. I am one of those Midwest people whom have never had hot pot and hope to one day try a dim sum feast...oh and I have got to find me a Asian market! Thanks again for keeping things fresh and fun. Congratulations on buying your parents a condo such a honorable and amazing act of love and respect.
I live in Queens, and everytime Mike does a NYC food tour, I try to to do the same food tour in the same day I watch the vid...It's AMAZING ALL THE FOOD being devoured sameday....LOVE YOUR BACK IN NYC.
Congrats on purchasing your parents a condo! I can't imagine what that feels like. Excited to see the reveal video. My siblings and I purchased my dad a new Jeep recently...and it felt SOOOO good. Gifting your parents with something to thank them for all their sacrifice is the ultimate feeling.
Good lord, people need to stop trying to ship people constantly whenever two people seem to have even a tiny bit of chemistry. You can have chemistry as friends and as work friends, doesn't have to mean that they have to make it romantic.
Wow, congrats to your parents on their new place! What a kind and generous gesture. Man, you made me tear up. I love that that little boy was out with his camera and was interested in what you were doing with your camera! Good luck with everything, Mikey! Your hard work and fun videos are paying off!!
We were at that same table at Asian Jewel two weeks ago :), because you mentioned it in an older chinatown video. We tried going to the soup dumpling place also but they were closed. We always use your videos as a guide when we visit New York, so thank you for all your hard work! We're also trying to find a place in upstate as well and move up so we can be closer to the good food, your videos helped a lot with the decision as well. Hope you stay healthy and happy! Thank you! :) ♥️
Omg did Mikey really use a hot pot bowl as a cereal bowl?😂😂 and YESSS thank you for this dim sum video. Everything looks super delicious.. I really want to try dim sum in NY!!💖
The fact that Mikey bought his parents an apartment just shows how much of a naturally good/amazing person he is Edit: these replies are absolutely ridiculous. Next time, think about what you're going to say because you might sound racist...
When you are in a position of Mikey you do the best for my financial possession. Most definitely he asked his advisers and this is the best choice from a long-term financial position.
@@hi-sm6dx yep, I'm all white and WISH I could buy my moms house for her, that'd be my highest honor in life. Unfortunately for me though, I'm broke lol
@@mattdaaamon lol @"his advisors". IIRC his degree is in finance. And most people who buy a flat or build a house for their parents don't do it based on financial advice.
When people don’t really have a culture they don’t understand the value of honoring a culture. Everything is not about an huge financial gain 🙄 Just saying.
Mike being proud of all the nice things he can give his parents is a full mood. I remember when I first got my mom a $200 watch. I was so happy to see her face.
@@megancheng8551, You have to remember he travels alot to many different places here in the states, and other countries to do his videos, plus he is buying that house. Being young and single (I think), and a guy the house will look plain. I Love the staircase in his house. Wander who the lucky girl will be that will move into that house with him..😁 Also, Mikey has an upload of his place. "I bought a house! House tour" it is nice, and maybe haunted..??
I can't wait to see your parents' reactions when they see their new condo! I'm planning to get a place for my mom too, but not sure when that's gonna happen. This video is a shot of motivation for me, so, thank you!
Love you and your videos so much Mikey. You are just the sweetest guy and so funny and humble. You make life fun. Watch you all the time. Thank you for your happy face and great sense of humor.
The sword is probably for the ghost children singing outside. Do y’all remember when he told the story about hearing the ghost children there at his cabin in New York?
Mikey I’m insanely excited to get that kit! We don’t have Hot Pot down here in Louisiana. I haven’t had it since my time in Cali. Congratulations on all of your success you’ve definitely earned it.
I love that Mikey sometimes sleeps in a pile of plushies. Lots of self confidence to state that as a full-grown man. Bless! ALSO- what a great son Mike is. Seriously.
Omg her laugh is so contagious ☺️ She laughs at his jokes 😊 I love her so much already! Keep inviting your friends, to me it's like meeting new friends. Edit: those lava cakes 🤤🤤🤤
I really enjoyed watching! I didn't noticed the video has only 18 mins duration. More dumplings vids, Mikey! I'll watch more of yours vids. So satisfying. 谢谢!
man, thank you for putting out great content thats informative and entertaining, without being so far over the top that soap operas would call it cheesy like so many other youtubers do. perfect balance my man!
I have such a better nights sleep when I sleep on my couch! There is nothing wrong with my bed but when I sleep in it my insomnia gets so bad. When I sleep on the couch I usually sleep through the night. It’s so weird 😂
I’d buy the Mike Chen hotpot kit in a heartbeat. I’m dying to try hotpot!! I almost cried when you said you were giving the condo to your parents, that’s my dream is to buy my parents their dream cabin 💚
I went out with a Chinese boy I think about a year ago for about 8 months and I learned so much about the food situation and have an appreciation for Chinese food now.
Ohh Mikey.....that Dim Sum looked so good! I miss that here in Toronto, ON too! I am living vicariously through you right now, so enjoy (for me too)! And your friend has not lived until you put hot sauce and mustard on your Dim Sum!
I knew from the get go this was going to be a great video and it was! Love dim sum. Such an achievement to be able to provide something like that for your parents.
We had hotpot for the first time a couple weeks ago for our sons birthday. He’s always wanted to try hotpot. Was delicious and can’t wait for your kit. Totally getting it for him for christmas. He’ll love it. We love your videos. Yummy dim sum and hot pot. :)
I'm not sure what's more manly, him with his muscles, or him being so open with his emotions and so adorable with his plushies.
🙄
Well why not both 😏😎
This is sad, bunch of betas.
Beta male
@@kalmykdude ah, yes, the faceless no one on youtube is the definition of an "alpha".
L M A O
The hotpot cereal bowl is a big brain move
That is sooo true
@Firstname Lastname The big brain
As someone from a low-income family, I totally understand wanting to buy something nice for your parents! I am a few years from being able to do that but it was inspiring to see you do it!
"I'm going to go eat some breakfast before I go to eat breakfast" LMAO
It's like me, take a power nap between my nap....lol
Is that what the kids call it these days...?
OMG the condo is so beautiful! How awesome that you're able to surprise your parents with such a wonderful gift!
And as usual, your interaction with that little boy just reinforces what an awesome dad you would be.
You got your parents a condo? BEST SON EVER! Seriously.. the sweetest and kindest thing, Mikey. They will be forever grateful. Wonderful views and great appliances for them.
Mikey getting his parents a condo makes me so happy. So sweet.
OMG I heard mikey kicked them out of the condo?!?
You are a good son, Mikey. They must be so proud of you!
Yes he is Kate
Every asian guy dreams to buy a nice house for their parents.. I hope I can too soon.
So so lovely of you to get that apartment for your parents 😊 well done xx
What a good son you are! I’m sure your parents are so proud of who you’ve become and getting them a place is the ultimate gift you can give them. Can’t wait to see the final reveal!
I get so caught up in every episode. I grew up in southern Illinois and currently live in northeastern Iowa and there are so many styles of food and cuisines I have only dreamt about trying. Thank you for bringing cultural history and education and diversity to so many through your love for food and travel. I am one of those Midwest people whom have never had hot pot and hope to one day try a dim sum feast...oh and I have got to find me a Asian market! Thanks again for keeping things fresh and fun. Congratulations on buying your parents a condo such a honorable and amazing act of love and respect.
I live in Queens, and everytime Mike does a NYC food tour, I try to to do the same food tour in the same day I watch the vid...It's AMAZING ALL THE FOOD being devoured sameday....LOVE YOUR BACK IN NYC.
Great example of a loyal son, buying parents a $500K condo. His parents are going to be proud!
It's gonna be his one day. So y not
only 500k? thats a good price!
@@kl7342 really good price especially for NY
it's actually 750k+ for the 1bd there. went to see a 2bd in that building for 1.1.
Your Mom is going to grow so much on her new balcony!! ,♡♡ What an honor you are to your parents.
Mikey over there having the bachelor life. 😂cereal in a hot pot. 😂😂 love it!
Congrats on purchasing your parents a condo! I can't imagine what that feels like. Excited to see the reveal video. My siblings and I purchased my dad a new Jeep recently...and it felt SOOOO good.
Gifting your parents with something to thank them for all their sacrifice is the ultimate feeling.
She was laughing at all his corny jokes, if that doesn’t show you something, idk what will😂
Good lord, people need to stop trying to ship people constantly whenever two people seem to have even a tiny bit of chemistry. You can have chemistry as friends and as work friends, doesn't have to mean that they have to make it romantic.
Shows that she likes corny jokes??
Wow, congrats to your parents on their new place! What a kind and generous gesture. Man, you made me tear up. I love that that little boy was out with his camera and was interested in what you were doing with your camera! Good luck with everything, Mikey! Your hard work and fun videos are paying off!!
We were at that same table at Asian Jewel two weeks ago :), because you mentioned it in an older chinatown video. We tried going to the soup dumpling place also but they were closed. We always use your videos as a guide when we visit New York, so thank you for all your hard work!
We're also trying to find a place in upstate as well and move up so we can be closer to the good food, your videos helped a lot with the decision as well. Hope you stay healthy and happy! Thank you! :) ♥️
You are SUCH a good son! Your parents are very lucky! Good job Mikey! Good on you!
11:43 he got SO excited, he became a soprano for a second. I burst out laughing.
Respect for what you doing that for your parents. Much love brother and stay safe
I can't wait for the hot pot kit . I've never had hot pot and neither has my family so officially decided yours will be our first.
I've only had it a few times when I've gone to Chicago, and I'm so excited! I trust that Mikey will make sure that it's good food
I have no doubts what so ever it will be good and my spice levels are out of control we live for any spicy food so I'm so excited for this
Dude I love just how passionate you are about traditional foods. You are truly awesome!
Omg did Mikey really use a hot pot bowl as a cereal bowl?😂😂 and YESSS thank you for this dim sum video. Everything looks super delicious.. I really want to try dim sum in NY!!💖
You again
Omg Mikey wow the thing you do for your parents building a place really touched me they surely deserve it! Good job your very thoughtful
You're an amazing son, Mikey. How wonderful: you got your parents a condo (brings tears to my eyes). God Bless You. 😇
Omg Mikey! Please make your hotpot kit available in the UK!
Also, buying your parents an apartment is such a beautiful gift 💕
Look at that house! Mike is such a proud bachelor..Happy being him, enjoying life and food!
Good for you Mike. I am so happy for you to be able to do something like this for your parents.
Cant wait to see you surprise your parents. It will be an emotional video. You’re so sweet 😭💝
Mikey, you're such a good son, I liked your channel before but after seeing what you're doing for your parents, I'm a fan for life 💚💚💚 good on ya
The fact that Mikey bought his parents an apartment just shows how much of a naturally good/amazing person he is
Edit: these replies are absolutely ridiculous. Next time, think about what you're going to say because you might sound racist...
When you are in a position of Mikey you do the best for my financial possession. Most definitely he asked his advisers and this is the best choice from a long-term financial position.
@@mattdaaamon yea... that's not really how asians think bro sorry to say, we literally have shrines for our elders in the house.
@@hi-sm6dx yep, I'm all white and WISH I could buy my moms house for her, that'd be my highest honor in life. Unfortunately for me though, I'm broke lol
@@mattdaaamon lol @"his advisors". IIRC his degree is in finance. And most people who buy a flat or build a house for their parents don't do it based on financial advice.
When people don’t really have a culture they don’t understand the value of honoring a culture. Everything is not about an huge financial gain 🙄 Just saying.
Congratulations on the place for your parents. I'm super excited to see their reaction.
Mike being proud of all the nice things he can give his parents is a full mood. I remember when I first got my mom a $200 watch. I was so happy to see her face.
Your parents are going to be so touched when you surprise them congrats Mikey that is sooo awesome!!
Mikey's house looks like a hot spot for horror movies LOL. Good thing he has his samurai sword 😂
i never imagined what his home would look like O.o
He used to live in a house in the woods and he has some nice ghost stories.
@@lm-pw9ul This is the house in the woods. He moved back in
@@megancheng8551, You have to remember he travels alot to many different places here in the states, and other countries to do his videos, plus he is buying that house. Being young and single (I think), and a guy the house will look plain. I Love the staircase in his house. Wander who the lucky girl will be that will move into that house with him..😁
Also, Mikey has an upload of his place. "I bought a house! House tour" it is nice, and maybe haunted..??
Claudia Haidle it’s me I’m the girl....jk lol
I can't wait to see your parents' reactions when they see their new condo! I'm planning to get a place for my mom too, but not sure when that's gonna happen. This video is a shot of motivation for me, so, thank you!
Cannot wait to see your parents faces when you give them their new condo 🥳🥳🥳Well done Mikey Very Well Done 🥰🥰🥰
Sweet of you to get your parents a new condo, 真的好孝順 ☺️☺️
"Eat breakfast before breakfast," just reminded me of Merry and Pippin from LOTR.😀😀
I literally just said I think he's a hobbit before I read your comment. 🤣
Yes but what about second breakfast, brunch, supper, dinner?!?
What about second breakfast
@@matthiasck those two had me smiling throughout The Fellowship of the Ring.
Second breakfast...and elevensies
Love you and your videos so much Mikey. You are just the sweetest guy and so funny and humble. You make life fun. Watch you all the time. Thank you for your happy face and great sense of humor.
The sword next to the bed. 😳🤣💖
Leonard Cavaretta Just a shotgun? I keep options! 😋
@@leonardcavaretta905 Swords never run out of ammo.
The sword is probably for the ghost children singing outside. Do y’all remember when he told the story about hearing the ghost children there at his cabin in New York?
You taking care of your parents says a lot about you. You’re a great man Mikey 🖤
Now that Mikey is in his cabin, he really needs to upload some outdoor cooking.
Mikey I’m insanely excited to get that kit! We don’t have Hot Pot down here in Louisiana. I haven’t had it since my time in Cali. Congratulations on all of your success you’ve definitely earned it.
I love that Mikey sometimes sleeps in a pile of plushies. Lots of self confidence to state that as a full-grown man. Bless! ALSO- what a great son Mike is. Seriously.
Omg her laugh is so contagious ☺️
She laughs at his jokes 😊 I love her so much already! Keep inviting your friends, to me it's like meeting new friends.
Edit: those lava cakes 🤤🤤🤤
3:54 When you closing at 8pm and customer comes at 7.59pm
🤣. That’s normal service for alot of chinese places
Yeah, I noticed that too 🤣🤣🤣
Hahaha. Noticed that too.
I rewound that part twice 😆
Living vicariously through your videos Mike. Thanks!
nobody:
literally nobody:
mikey chen: starts video recording and then gets under the blanket.
Or he left the video recorder on all night...
Lot of vloggers start vlogging in bed 😂
Love your videos, the nicest part is your honesty of the food. Ty. Be well, be safe.
Omg the dimsums look soooooo oo good!!! I love watching a 7 course meal himself eating dimsums. So.. Satisfying
I loved the video, such delicious food, my favourite is the egg cream bao
I’m very excited about Mike’s hot pot kit! I live in the Midwest and we just recently got a hot pot place but I’m not sure it’s the best quality.
I really enjoyed watching! I didn't noticed the video has only 18 mins duration. More dumplings vids, Mikey! I'll watch more of yours vids. So satisfying. 谢谢!
There’s something very comforting about your videos 😌
you are such a great son. your parents will love there home. can't wait to see the video when you give it to them.
I don’t know why, but sleeping on the couch makes me rejuvenate better than on the bed, sleeping on the floor is better than bed for me too
man, thank you for putting out great content thats informative and entertaining, without being so far over the top that soap operas would call it cheesy like so many other youtubers do. perfect balance my man!
Okay, but aren't we going to talk about how he got those drone shots of him driving his car at 3:26?
Veroniek wtf
The drone is in “follow mode” that’s why u can see him avoiding the trees lol
That's impressive. Wonder how he did it?
Easy. Took his phone, put it on record, threw it up into the air, caught it again.
He did cross the double yellow lines 🤔
I am super excited for the hot pot kit to come out! I can finally try hot pot!!
Finally , someone else who prefers to sleep on a couch .. thought I was the only one
My sister has a specific chair in her living room for napping. She's even moved it from place to place with her
You are never the only one that prefers something ;-)
I have two beds ... I sleep on the couch ☺️
I have such a better nights sleep when I sleep on my couch! There is nothing wrong with my bed but when I sleep in it my insomnia gets so bad. When I sleep on the couch I usually sleep through the night. It’s so weird 😂
I’d buy the Mike Chen hotpot kit in a heartbeat. I’m dying to try hotpot!! I almost cried when you said you were giving the condo to your parents, that’s my dream is to buy my parents their dream cabin 💚
*spills tea on table*
Mikey a few minutes later: "we had to move because it was too windy".
Zero acknowledgment from anyone
Love your parents new place, love the windows and the balcony is great, nice chairs and table sitting out having some tea
My dumpling slippers are coming!! Yayy
Congrats Mikey! That’s fantastic news about the new condo for your parents! I can’t wait to see that vid with the new condo!
FLOOR GAANNNGGG!!! AAAAAWWOOOOOOOOOOO
That’s so sweet what u r doing for ur parents
Mikey's almost like Beck... "Gotta couple of couches, sleep on the loveseat."
You are the son every parents want to raise..god bless you. Your videos are amazing..keep eating.
03:53 Auntie throws a plate onto the table with gusto!
lolll
LMAO that's the first one I noticed
Oh GOD bless you sweet Son!! I wish I could do more for my Mom❤ I've never had hotpot & it's on bucket list item for sure!
I went out with a Chinese boy I think about a year ago for about 8 months and I learned so much about the food situation and have an appreciation for Chinese food now.
we do love our food 😀
You think it was a year ago or you think he was chinese?
@@tussk. she thinks about a year ago
@@tussk.She thought a year go that she thought he was Chinese for 8 months.
He was probably korean. People think I’m korean but i’m chinese
Mikey eating spicy food with one and dessert with another. My man living his life to the fullest.
Even as a adult I’m like my parents would whoop me if I opened more than one box of cereal
Such a wholesome, beautiful person. Love your content Mikey so much.
When they said they were making Hot Pot Kits... I swear I thought Hot Pockets 😂
I miss eating Dim Sum!!!!!! You are a very kind son!!! Your parents are going to love their new place!!!!
I've been in the hospital for 5 days and can't eat.. these videos keep me sane but I dont know why I an torturing myself at the same time :(
I hope you get well soon
Feel better soon.
I hope you recover soon!!
I did the same last time I was hospitalized - it was awful and awesome at the same time. Lol! Get well soon!
Get well soon.❤️❤️
So nice of you to buy them a condo they’re gonna love it! I love your videos!!
Vivian is such a babe. She even laughs at Mike's jokes!
Who is she btw?
Yah, who is she??
I know that chick :)
And she’s Australian!
Yes she is very beautiful
Ohh Mikey.....that Dim Sum looked so good! I miss that here in Toronto, ON too! I am living vicariously through you right now, so enjoy (for me too)! And your friend has not lived until you put hot sauce and mustard on your Dim Sum!
You seem so much happier in NY ☺️👌🏻
You’re such a sweet, great, awesome son to your parents Mikey!!! I hope to one day be able to do that with my parents. ☺️
Imagine Mikey having to turn the camera on first and then film himself looking like he just woke up >< the grind
Maybe he just has it constantly on and filming him. Imagine all the unpublished footage!
You are SO sweet to get your parents a new place!!! I just had Magic Spoon delivered yesterday, I hope I like it for the price!
Morning gravely voice Mikey is doing something for me. I don't know what to do. I came here for noms, not to be blown away. O.O
Looking forward to the hotpot kit. I need it for the winter lockdown.
Vivian's such a babe and sounds like she's got an Aussie twang too 😍😍
Interesting surprise hearing that she's Aussie.
Wow- I love your videos. Keep it coming...
2 AM here, but I always got time to watch mikey's stuff
I knew from the get go this was going to be a great video and it was! Love dim sum. Such an achievement to be able to provide something like that for your parents.
well, it's pretty clear, you're an official member of floor gang now.
Well done love how you love your parents 💕💕
I haven't slept in a bed for 12 years. Love a good couch!
We had hotpot for the first time a couple weeks ago for our sons birthday. He’s always wanted to try hotpot. Was delicious and can’t wait for your kit. Totally getting it for him for christmas. He’ll love it. We love your videos. Yummy dim sum and hot pot. :)
''I gotta eat a lot of protein to maintain these boobs'' Hahah self deprecating jokes are the best man!!
Mike is always a really nice guy ..much love and respect