I was born in Hong Kong and grew up with Guangdong food. Until the day I die, I could never understand why anyone would torture themselves with extreme spicy food. 😝😩🤪
I believe it's much less spicy than say 20 years ago since people travel a lot more than before. I tasted them and they are OK. More 5han twenty years ago I traveled to Changsha once. I was so hungry since anything I put in my month I threw them out right away. It burnt my whole month so bad.
Oh man, I have to give you credit for this video. You literally stuffed yourself with all kinds of spicy food for three meals a day. You definitely have more Chongqing style than I do.
O M G，I admire you so much. The spicy food in Chongqing and Sichuan is unacceptable to many people in China because it is too spicy. I cann't believe you can eat it all and nothing happens
Spicy food is considered second rate Chinese cuisine if you compare it southern Chinese cuisine especially in Guangdong. The chili and peppercorns are used as an aphrodisiac since ancient times to eliminate water and bloating in the body areas of China that are extremely humid and has now become a style of Chinese cuisine in those regions.
😂Even Chinese from different parts have been debating on this tofu dish (called Douhua) for long long time. The people from the north and west like it to be savory and slaty, while most southern Chinese like to have it with sugar or syrup. They would never come to a consensus on this topic.
As Southern Chinese from Asia, I prefer my Douhua with brown sugar syrup. Some local at my place recommend me to try Douhua mix cold Soymilk, not bad, not bad not bad
When I first started on dan dan noodles, I wasn’t really too hot on it. Now I will eat it whenever I can find it. The numbness grows …..looking at your video I get hungry.
Chongqing is the place that I've been dying to visit because I LOVE spicy food. In Taiwan, we have quite a few Sichuan restaurants and I tried to order Sichuan dishes whenever I opt for Asian food (even when I was in Europe or USA) and they NEVER disappoint! Watching this video makes me drool. LOL! Anyway, have a blast in China! The guy who helped you at 08:14 was all smiley! He looked so decent and friendly! Love that so many nice people everywhere!
A useful phrase you can use when traveling in China is: "Buyao la = don't want spicy". Or "Bu la = no spicy". Being from Taiwan, I am also not used to eating spicy foods. You can always say that when you order. There are plenty of Chinese who don't appreciate spicy foods.
NEVER EVER believe that the people in Sichuan say that it is “not spicy”. Not spicy in his imagination and not spicy in your imagination are definitely two concepts😂
I think if you drink the plume juice, the sweet and sour taste will help tame the firry lips after you tried spicy dishes. These should be available at the hotpot places. To me the plum juice works much better than ice water.
I'm not sure how you ate the tofu. You need to dip it in the sauce and blend it with the white rice, so the end product sort of tastes like stir fried rice with more moisture. If you just eat the tofu it will be too bland.
No one eats spicy food all day long. Just tell them no spicy or light spicy. They also sale some sweet snacks in the street. The local people really want to help you, they just don't know how. Lovely people.
The hot pot is the last thing you want to eat ALONE and that's why the girl at the next table was giving you the funny look.😂About the tofu you didn't like, I think you'll like the sweet version. There are three versions, sweet, savoury, and spicy. Which would probably each be the most popular choice in the three different cities you visited.
Awesome video Sly. I am gobsmacked by the amount of spicy food you ate, I've been to Chongqing once and could not handle it! Hope you enjoy the rest of your stay there, the city looks so beautiful at night!
In China the rice is there to soak up the oil and broth and spice from the main dishes. Hot Pot is my favorite. You’re usually able to make/create your own side sauce, and if you add sesame paste to your sauce it’s a great coolant. Also (most) Chinese restaurants aren’t too adept and making dishes to order. But most times you can say not spicy
You are adventerous! I have not been to Chong qing but this city is definitely on my bucket list. I like spicy so I shouldnt have any problems with the food. 😁🤤
Original Thai cuisine had much in common with dietary practices of the Szechuan province of China. A lot of food in Asia originated from China especially those near the border of China. The food in and near Miao Prefecture probably are very similar to SE Asia food. The food near North East of China have strong influence on Korean food and Russian food. I think Shenyang actually have a Korean town.
If you want a spicy dish order twice cooked pork, delicious. Or you can order pork red pepper to give your tongue a rest from spicy, the little sichuan peppers or prickly peppers you ate make your mouth go numb we have a saying called little bombs!
If you go to Guangdong province, their food tend to be less oily and less spicy. some other cities might be too. Also depends on the dish too of course
This area in Chongqing is called "Guanying qiao", we local people enjoy the same dishes as Sly's choice, noodle in Chongqing is kind of special popular in south China ( but in a spicy way) , really great Vlogs, hope you enjoy your stay in Chongqing.
Thank god the hot pot guy told you to cool the meat in the oil dip (that’s how you supposed to eat), cuz no one can handle that spice if you pull it out direct from the pot, not even locals.haha.
Damn props to you for being so adventurous (and also v respectful)! chinese food is very diverse, and it is NOT for everyone hahahaha. The flavors can be pretty intense.
As a chinese, i'd say you'd need some cultural context when you eat the beancurd 😂 there is a sweet version, sour version and spicy version of beancurds. What you had was the spicy version because of the spicy sauce and pickled vegetables, and you're supposed to eat with spoon. Its ok to not like it, because even as a chinese there is a debate on which version is better 😂 southern china and south east asia prefers the sweet version
😂 You’re incredible eating hot food from breakfast to dinner. Yeah I told you yesterday the National Dish of China is Chongqing Hotpot, hope you liked it. Tricks to eat: after the first few runs, remove the chilli in the soup and turn the stove so the soup doesn’t get evaporated fast, otherwise it gets more and more spicy.
@@kevinyang3949 Chinese cuisine is so diverse, nobody ever bothers to decide what China's national dish is because no Chinese can actually say he has tried all the Chinese dishes.
Every country has National Dish. Sushi for Japan, Curry for India, Pizza and Spaghetti for Italy, foie gras and wine for France, wurst and beer for Germany, caviar and vodka for Russia…For China it is 重庆火锅 Chongqing Hotpot (not Sichuan hotpot), ranked #1 dish in colour, aroma, and taste 色香味；the capital dish of Beijing Duck is a close second.
You ought to go to Guangzhou china in the southern part of China it’s I think the 3 largest city it’s mainly manufacturing but has whole blocks of shops like the jade market electronics , and clothes it is the Cantonese Section of China the food is the best there they also have the the tomb of Zhao Mei, the second ruler of the Kingdom of Southern Yue. He was buried in a gold body covering … it was found when building a parking lot I was there a few years back it was great Kyle
The food look healthier than hamburgers to me. I can see why Chinese leave long and healthy. I have been looking for overweight person in your video but I haven't seen one. There is particular famous mountain in Chongqing where one of the parts of the Transformers' movies is shot there. You should look for that mountain because it looks interesting and breath-taking. Thank you, sir.
The second noodle soup you had, the chewy nooodle is made of sweet potato starch,so it's chewy...The biggest difference between two of them is.. wheat noodle soaked in soup its texture becomes soft and loose,even melts in the soup.. but the texture of sweet potato noodle in soup will be soft, but still chewy,and take more soup inside of noodles, makes it more suitable for soup...that's why a dry noodle and a noodle soup have same toppings but noodle is different
LOLZ Sly's head is its own character! 😅 Pity I'm not there, would be more than happy to share the burden with him and try to finish the food. Crazy place Chongqing. Hope he can do a video on the rap scene there. I am told its happening Chongqing rap. And I believe of course there's the train that goes thru a building.
I have been really enjoying your videos in China. I'm planning to go there next month and have my visa ready. May I ask you a question? Besides a valid visa, are there any other documents or covid test required when you enter China at Beijing airport? Thanks!
the translations for Chinese food are really not very good. noodle can mean 面条、凉皮、米粉、米线、粉条、粉丝 etc, dumpling can mean 饺子、汤饺、灌汤包、蒸饺、小笼包、馄饨、干拌馄饨 etc, but they are actually very very very very different. the translation really should go japanese way just spell them in latin alphabets.
You can also try the stir fried lungs “fu qi fei pian”, and spicy tofu “mapo tofu”. Hotpots are better enjoyed with other people it’s more of a social event than just food, family or friends hang out and catch up over a pot of boiling broth haha, similar to making dumplings is a family gathering thing too.
Not everyone including Chinese can handle Sichuan spicy. Don't feel bad to ask them to tone down the spice. Enjoy your trip in Chonqing
I probably die from eating it, too spicy for me. 😂
I was born in Hong Kong and grew up with Guangdong food. Until the day I die, I could never understand why anyone would torture themselves with extreme spicy food. 😝😩🤪
I believe it's much less spicy than say 20 years ago since people travel a lot more than before. I tasted them and they are OK. More 5han twenty years ago I traveled to Changsha once. I was so hungry since anything I put in my month I threw them out right away. It burnt my whole month so bad.
Oh man, I have to give you credit for this video. You literally stuffed yourself with all kinds of spicy food for three meals a day. You definitely have more Chongqing style than I do.
the food eat spicy feels very good!can easily get adictted to it
@@user-mq8gk5sc5m You mean hotspicy!
O M G，I admire you so much. The spicy food in Chongqing and Sichuan is unacceptable to many people in China because it is too spicy. I cann't believe you can eat it all and nothing happens
nothing happened yet🤣
Spicy food is considered second rate Chinese cuisine if you compare it southern Chinese cuisine especially in Guangdong. The chili and peppercorns are used as an aphrodisiac since ancient times to eliminate water and bloating in the body areas of China that are extremely humid and has now become a style of Chinese cuisine in those regions.
@@etow8034 川菜里，非常有名的一道菜，叫开水白菜😂
😂Even Chinese from different parts have been debating on this tofu dish (called Douhua) for long long time. The people from the north and west like it to be savory and slaty, while most southern Chinese like to have it with sugar or syrup. They would never come to a consensus on this topic.
As Southern Chinese from Asia, I prefer my Douhua with brown sugar syrup. Some local at my place recommend me to try Douhua mix cold Soymilk, not bad, not bad not bad
上海叫豆腐脑为“豆腐花”，是咸口的，里面放酱油、麻油、葱花、榨菜丝。
为了豆腐脑是吃甜的好还是吃咸的好，南北方能人脑子吵架成狗脑子😅
@@DJs021 well if you say it three times, it kinda sounds like you're saying it's good.
Burn the sugar/syrup cults, slowly. 用文火🤣
Why you so weak haiyaaa
When I first started on dan dan noodles, I wasn’t really too hot on it. Now I will eat it whenever I can find it. The numbness grows …..looking at your video I get hungry.
Chongqing is the place that I've been dying to visit because I LOVE spicy food. In Taiwan, we have quite a few Sichuan restaurants and I tried to order Sichuan dishes whenever I opt for Asian food (even when I was in Europe or USA) and they NEVER disappoint! Watching this video makes me drool. LOL! Anyway, have a blast in China! The guy who helped you at 08:14 was all smiley! He looked so decent and friendly! Love that so many nice people everywhere!
你要是喜欢吃辣，不如尝尝湖南的辣，跟四川的辣不是一个味道
@@wenbinwang-ds9de 謝謝推薦！我嫂是湖北嫁過來的, 每回聽她說湖北辣多好吃我總是羨慕得很, 好想吃(她說台灣買不到料）。想必湖南/湖北辣也不是個樣？找一個時間一定得到處去嘗嘗。東南亞的辣和墨西哥的辣我都不是很喜歡。還是中式辣最讚！再次謝謝推薦！
@@laraw840 湖北、湖南和江西的辣椒味道都不一样，跟品种、光照时间、空气湿度有关系。
"Watching this video makes me drool. LOL! " That's exactly how I felt throughout entire video while I was watching.
重庆四川的辣的麻辣，湖南的辣是干辣，江西的辣是香辣，贵州的辣是酸辣，每个省份的辣都不太一样😂
A useful phrase you can use when traveling in China is: "Buyao la = don't want spicy". Or "Bu la = no spicy". Being from Taiwan, I am also not used to eating spicy foods. You can always say that when you order. There are plenty of Chinese who don't appreciate spicy foods.
NEVER EVER believe that the people in Sichuan say that it is “not spicy”. Not spicy in his imagination and not spicy in your imagination are definitely two concepts😂
重庆的不辣😂
兄弟，佩服你尝试辛辣川菜的勇气，你不一定适合吃很辣的菜，你要用翻译软件叫他们少放辣，甚至不辣的菜给你，看得我都替你第二天早上上厕所着急，哈哈！还有，你吃豆花的方式不对，要将料拌进去，否则太淡，记得用汤匙喝而不是筷子夹。
I think if you drink the plume juice, the sweet and sour taste will help tame the firry lips after you tried spicy dishes. These should be available at the hotpot places. To me the plum juice works much better than ice water.
I'm not sure how you ate the tofu. You need to dip it in the sauce and blend it with the white rice, so the end product sort of tastes like stir fried rice with more moisture. If you just eat the tofu it will be too bland.
I can do some spicy Sichuan food once a day at the most! I’m impressed that you survived spicy food all your meals in a day. 😅
wow how nice was that guy to walk you all the way to the restaurant! That is so kind
No one eats spicy food all day long. Just tell them no spicy or light spicy. They also sale some sweet snacks in the street.
The local people really want to help you, they just don't know how. Lovely people.
It is part of the reasons he went there. Trying out the spicy food. So there is nothing to be worried about. He can handle them.
The hot pot is the last thing you want to eat ALONE and that's why the girl at the next table was giving you the funny look.😂About the tofu you didn't like, I think you'll like the sweet version. There are three versions, sweet, savoury, and spicy. Which would probably each be the most popular choice in the three different cities you visited.
You are a real pro with chopsticks!
Awww so pitiful but cute hahaha😂😂, the moment I saw the sweat on your head, burst into laughter lol.
Awesome video Sly. I am gobsmacked by the amount of spicy food you ate, I've been to Chongqing once and could not handle it! Hope you enjoy the rest of your stay there, the city looks so beautiful at night!
Content is fire bro
Keep the vlogs coming
I've lived in Asia for 20 years and you've probably been more places!
U busy AF, but it's fun to watch
In China the rice is there to soak up the oil and broth and spice from the main dishes. Hot Pot is my favorite. You’re usually able to make/create your own side sauce, and if you add sesame paste to your sauce it’s a great coolant. Also (most) Chinese restaurants aren’t too adept and making dishes to order. But most times you can say not spicy
Much respect you can travel solo in foreign countries and try local foods!!! Safe travels 😊
I cracked up when I saw the sweat beads on your head, Sly! You the man!
8:25 what a good fella :)
Chongqing is known for its spicy food. You can order and ask for not too spicy or mild. Enjoy your trip.
Love it, all the way in China sacrificing your taste buds for our entertainment.
And his anus. He might not know it at the moment. But the next morning bathroom routine will be “ fun”.
I have to say your chopsticks skills are awesome, keep up the great videos!
I have to say, you're really good at filming food. I didn't expect that😄
You are adventerous! I have not been to Chong qing but this city is definitely on my bucket list. I like spicy so I shouldnt have any problems with the food. 😁🤤
Original Thai cuisine had much in common with dietary practices of the Szechuan province of China. A lot of food in Asia originated from China especially those near the border of China. The food in and near Miao Prefecture probably are very similar to SE Asia food. The food near North East of China have strong influence on Korean food and Russian food. I think Shenyang actually have a Korean town.
Maybe you want to say Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture. It's in Jilin province.
Dan Dan are my absolute favourite. Everywhere I went i would always ask for Dan Dan.
Not Sichuanese or from Chongqing, but I think the first noodles you had was a 豌杂面 spicy noodles topped with assorted peas.
The food looked delectable Sir enjoy the food.
Don't eat too much spicy food in a day, your stomach will not be able to handle it😂
That second chicken dish had so much Sichuan pepper (花椒)! That looked intense. That sweat was earned. 😆
If you want a spicy dish order twice cooked pork, delicious. Or you can order pork red pepper to give your tongue a rest from spicy, the little sichuan peppers or prickly peppers you ate make your mouth go numb we have a saying called little bombs!
If you go to Guangdong province, their food tend to be less oily and less spicy. some other cities might be too. Also depends on the dish too of course
For the Tofu Paste, you need to mix the sauce in the other bowl. That is the flavor. You missed the key point.
That is the small portion! Facts! If you survive the morning after, then you can say that you can handle the spice.
Those noodles looked amazing! Good for you for trying stuff you don't even really know, big up.
This area in Chongqing is called "Guanying qiao", we local people enjoy the same dishes as Sly's choice, noodle in Chongqing is kind of special popular in south China ( but in a spicy way) , really great Vlogs, hope you enjoy your stay in Chongqing.
Thank god the hot pot guy told you to cool the meat in the oil dip (that’s how you supposed to eat), cuz no one can handle that spice if you pull it out direct from the pot, not even locals.haha.
Thanks
Damn props to you for being so adventurous (and also v respectful)! chinese food is very diverse, and it is NOT for everyone hahahaha. The flavors can be pretty intense.
you are the man!
Dipping in the oil coats the spicy hotpot meat and helps lowering the hurt factor when it enters your mouth.
Sichuan pepper corns gave you that numbness and tingling.
15:13 Were you eating outside in the rain 🌧️ or did your body’s internal fire-sprinkler activate!?! 🔥 🚿
As a chinese, i'd say you'd need some cultural context when you eat the beancurd 😂 there is a sweet version, sour version and spicy version of beancurds. What you had was the spicy version because of the spicy sauce and pickled vegetables, and you're supposed to eat with spoon. Its ok to not like it, because even as a chinese there is a debate on which version is better 😂 southern china and south east asia prefers the sweet version
Come to Chengdu. It is only one hour ride by bullet train...
The Dan Dan Noodle looks so yummy! I wish I could find it here in Dallas.
like DJI Pocket device,i think.
😂 You’re incredible eating hot food from breakfast to dinner. Yeah I told you yesterday the National Dish of China is Chongqing Hotpot, hope you liked it. Tricks to eat: after the first few runs, remove the chilli in the soup and turn the stove so the soup doesn’t get evaporated fast, otherwise it gets more and more spicy.
never heard China has a national dish.
@@willengel2458 Must be a proud CQer 😅
@@kevinyang3949 Chinese cuisine is so diverse, nobody ever bothers to decide what China's national dish is because no Chinese can actually say he has tried all the Chinese dishes.
the national dish should be hotpot, not Chongqing hotpot.
Every country has National Dish. Sushi for Japan, Curry for India, Pizza and Spaghetti for Italy, foie gras and wine for France, wurst and beer for Germany, caviar and vodka for Russia…For China it is 重庆火锅 Chongqing Hotpot (not Sichuan hotpot), ranked #1 dish in colour, aroma, and taste 色香味；the capital dish of Beijing Duck is a close second.
You ought to go to Guangzhou china in the southern part of China it’s I think the 3 largest city it’s mainly manufacturing but has whole blocks of shops like the jade market electronics , and clothes it is the Cantonese Section of China the food is the best there they also have the the tomb of Zhao Mei, the second ruler of the Kingdom of Southern Yue. He was buried in a gold body covering … it was found when building a parking lot I was there a few years back it was great
Kyle
My man Sly! Eating your way through China.
hotpot needs to be mild for rest of us.. only locals goes with regular spiciesness. love your work
😊😊😊loving your content cant wait for more😊
Dandan noodle and hot pot were my must-eats every time when I was there. Man I'm seriously missing thoses dishes...😂
This food tour definitely takes balls man.
Nice video
筷子用的不错啊 豆腐都夹的起来
The bean curd, I think, is dessert. There should be sugar at the bottom for you to stir and mix.
我们四川是拌辣酱，他干吃没有味道，他吃火锅的调料也不对
nope! in chongqing, we don’t eat it as a dessert. It’s supposed to be dipped in spicy sauce and eaten with rice :)
活该，就该多要点！最好再把中国人打一顿😆
纯纯活该！最好再把中国人打一顿是最好的😁😁
The food look healthier than hamburgers to me. I can see why Chinese leave long and healthy. I have been looking for overweight person in your video but I haven't seen one.
There is particular famous mountain in Chongqing where one of the parts of the Transformers' movies is shot there. You should look for that mountain because it looks interesting and breath-taking.
Thank you, sir.
That mountain you mentioned is Wulong(武隆), 2hr30 mins drive from Chongqing.
OMG, it really pleases my eyes when you mix the dan dan noodles
The second noodle soup you had, the chewy nooodle is made of sweet potato starch,so it's chewy...The biggest difference between two of them is.. wheat noodle soaked in soup its texture becomes soft and loose,even melts in the soup.. but the texture of sweet potato noodle in soup will be soft, but still chewy,and take more soup inside of noodles, makes it more suitable for soup...that's why a dry noodle and a noodle soup have same toppings but noodle is different
Sichuan peppercorns are not known to be a POW north american spicy but more a slow burn numbing sensation.
haven’t been back to China for many years. I am now watching your video at Seattle with tears in mouth 😂
You should tell the waiter not to be too spicy, Chongqing ordinary hot pot is too spicy for most Chinese
Welcome to the spicy real-life-cyberpunk metropolis!!!
Lol.... this episode made me laugh 😂
Bro you must have the best time wandering around the world ! Good man
When Sly said "I'm too full, I'm too full", I felt that lol
他是在说豆腐吧，哈哈！
@@alex100yi 13:13 :D
@@alex100yi 不是
吃完这餐视频就结束了😂
@@zim2023Dwl 嗯，对的，仔细听了遍，说是饱了
Man, you are brave!
Kudos on the spicy food, not many can eat it lol
The green stem is garlic scapes from hard neck garlic , that’s the tender stem and flower
LOLZ Sly's head is its own character! 😅
Pity I'm not there, would be more than happy to share the burden with him and try to finish the food.
Crazy place Chongqing. Hope he can do a video on the rap scene there. I am told its happening Chongqing rap.
And I believe of course there's the train that goes thru a building.
Drinking some cold dairy while eating hot pot can help you a lot
show the waiters:🌶🌶🌶🌶(❌),🌶(✅)
I have been really enjoying your videos in China. I'm planning to go there next month and have my visa ready. May I ask you a question? Besides a valid visa, are there any other documents or covid test required when you enter China at Beijing airport? Thanks!
No COVID-19 test is required, just a valid visa
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me chinese living in America watching an American guy eating chinese food in China, how cool is that? the dandan noodle looks so delicious 🥰
shout out to that kind guy you met on the street~
tough guy …can survive 3meals a day so spicy food…..
Why does no one ever warn this man?? He needs warning!
Good to see you spending an extended stay in China.
作为一个中国人我吃不了辣😂😂，你居然这么能吃辣，太厉害了❤，祝你旅行愉快
America: I see that their people are being oppressed and they need democracy and freedom🤣
😂😂😂看他一头汗，有够搞笑的。不过，不得不赞叹，这探索精神真不错。(居然到处钻，还真让他找到老火锅店来作为第一次火锅体验，幸运)
the extra spicy favor for most chinese is also once in a while thing
You are the man! Eating Chongqing Hot Pot? That is like swallowing a grenade.
the numbness comes through the peppercorns rather than the chilli
Be careful with those spices mane. Go in hot, come out hot! 😂😂😂
the translations for Chinese food are really not very good. noodle can mean 面条、凉皮、米粉、米线、粉条、粉丝 etc, dumpling can mean 饺子、汤饺、灌汤包、蒸饺、小笼包、馄饨、干拌馄饨 etc, but they are actually very very very very different. the translation really should go japanese way just spell them in latin alphabets.
You can also try the stir fried lungs “fu qi fei pian”, and spicy tofu “mapo tofu”. Hotpots are better enjoyed with other people it’s more of a social event than just food, family or friends hang out and catch up over a pot of boiling broth haha, similar to making dumplings is a family gathering thing too.
the oil sauce can protect you from the spicy, and it is delicious.
Stay in Chongqing for a month and eat local food, you can lose weight.
Food made you sweat, buddy.
13:24, they've got Donald Duck in that restaurant.
My sisters and I went to Chengdu. We didn't dare to try some spicy food. But we had best Mapo tofu in Chengdu.
Food here is indeed oily, but they are all vegetable oil, it is all good!
Next time you go eat hotpot order the mushroom broth.
My soul food!
6:20 the sweat 😂