Where are all of my New York peeps at? This is my first video in the city in over 5 years and it's a pleasure to be back! Queens is SUCH an incredible borough and I hope that on your next trip, you will give it a shot. The food is amazing and so are the people! -- My next video is about the "Hasdic Jews of Brooklyn" and it is the single biggest production that I've ever made. Stay tuned!
yeah their is a lot more different areas with different cultures. I wish he tries the little yemen town or any yemeni restaurant if he wants to stay in the queen
Drew: "Here we have the Hispanic neighbor, look at all the phone cases. Ok we're going over to this other Asian neighborhoods and talk to people and try their foods"
I’m from Texas and when people say Houston is more “diverse” just show them this video or take them to NYC, can’t believe Houston people and other people think there more diverse than NYC💀it’s crazy how diverse it is there
It’s about time Queens gets this international recognition it deserves. If you’re visiting and want an experience that demonstrates how New Yorkers truly live and what NY is about, go to Queens. Immense cultural diversity, authentic food, real people including many immigrants from pretty much every country, these are some of the things that makes New York the best city in the world
International recognition means tourists, tourists means price increase and overcrowding, and more tourists traps, scams etc. Main NY already suffers from that due to the tourism.
Dude. I'm a native NEW YORKER. BORN & Raised. From Brooklyn. Yes it's a unique diverse interesting place. 1 of a kind, but your statement is not only wrong it's also lunacy hahaha lmao. There's NO WAY in hell, that this is the "Best" city in the whole world 🌎 Do you know how BIG this world is dude? I can think of at least 10 worldwide cities better than this crazy place. Paris London Berlin Munich, Hong Kong, Mekkah, Mehdina, Tehran, Algiers, Tokyo, Etc.
I think something that should be mentioned is that Drew only scratched the surface. He had to make choices because there’s so much out there in Queens. He went with what he knew. He didn’t do the Caribbean neighborhoods, or the Crazy Asia of flushing, complete with KTV and love hotel, and 24 hour bulgogi or dumplings, or street food, or afternoon BBQ in Jamaica, or dosa at the Hindu temple, the Indonesian food in glen oaks, or even pizza. But he did jollibee and that segment is true chickenjoy. I always like the fact that there’s a human story he tries to discover. And everyone has a story here! Queens has grown to be a fascinating place and he captured some of it. 👍
@@drewbinsky 😀 Ofc man. In that case come back soon and do part 2 bro! It was amazing to see how excited you were. Didn’t expect that. Yo by definition you’ve been everywhere, and it was great to hear you confirm how authentic and proud everyone is to showcase their culture. But that’s the queens way. Wish you could hit the queens night market this summer, it’s a distracting orgy of food from everywhere.
I grew up in Queens and I lived in Flushing. I'm so happy to see this video because Queens is so unique to me and growing up around so many different cultures was such a cherished memory!
As someone who's from Queens, NYC. I appreciate you for covering Queens, it's really underrated. And holy, this is straight up making me happy and sad (given the fact that I'm out of country)
I knew before I clicked that this video would be about Queens, but I grew up in the NY metro area and my friends and I walk through random neighborhoods talking to people and trying different foods. It's such a fun way to spend a day! I didn't know how you'd capture it all, but you did a great job showing slices of Queens while leaving so much more to discover!
One of the best episodes ever! It's always easy to find faults within one's own country but this episode reminded me there are always hidden gems at home (country). Really liked the concluding sentences.
Brooklyn native here! The diversity and people that you meet from all over the world, with all their different cultures and food in one big melting pot makes me proud to call myself a New Yorker! Sure makes you feel like you’ve teleported to another part of the world walking the different streets of NYC. No place in the world like it, baby! Btw~ the North Korean at the end was so sweet and humble. I can’t believe he’s 88! Looking and feeling great.
I used to live in Jackson Heights from birth up to 2010, then I lived in Elmhurst, about two subway stations away from Jackson Heights. Growing up with Nepalese parents, we used to walk a half hour for groceries each way because we always shopped South Asian. I had to move out of NYC in 2016 and today I live in PA. I still visit NYC whenever possible, but I miss living there. Jackson Heights brings me childhood nostalgia.
I've lived in Queens my whole life so I really love how much light you shed on this borough! You went to some great neighborhoods, but hopefully you do a part 2 because there's so much more for you to explore. Uzbeks and Bukharians in Rego Park, Thai and Vietnamese in Elmhurst, Guyanese and Trinidadians in South Ozone Park and Richmond Hill, Jamaicans and Haitians in all of southeastern Queens, Italians in Whitestone, Balkans in Glendale and Ridgewood, etc :)
@@adriana7310 Italians in Middle Village, some parts now still left in Ozone Park, in Howard Beach, also da Irish in Broad Channel, Belle Harbor, Jews Irish, and some Italians in Neponsit, also lots of Irish in Breezy Point, more you can google with these groups, ps I know back in the 80's Germans were in Ridgewood, Middle Village also I am sure some are still there.
@NYCSKYSCRAPERS-hp6pm I believe its in ridgewood (or near ridgewood) where theres an amazing authentic German restaurant, so im sure theres at least a small german population still around
Great video! As someone who grew up in Queens and had worked with the public in various Queens neighborhoods for the past 15 years I can say this is so accurate. Thank you for capturing the diversity of Queens!
I was born in Manhattan but raised in Queens in an Italian-American family. In contrast, my wife was born and raised in Iowa farm country in a Norwegian-German household. Our experiences as kids could not have been more different. After 30+ years of visiting small town Iowa, i have come to appreciate the many rich cultural experiences....and the food that goes with it.... that living in Queens served up while growing up there.. From a distance, small town living might seem quaint or romantic but, close up, the pressure to conform and the "sameness" that pervades small town life is much too suffocating. That's one of Queens greatest strengths....an seemingly endless supply of unique characters that can be found in its many neighborhoods. The actor Caroll O'Connor (who went to my HS) in his iconic portrayal of Archie Bunker, draws from that experience. And now the best place to get Chinese food in all of NYC!
apologies for replying to a 5 month comment but i totally agree. When i visited, there was a man with a flamboyant dress and a fruit headress that just fit in with everyone completely unphased. Growing up in the midwest that pressure to conform really is pervasive and the freedom i felt seeing such a diverse group of humans in new york, specifically Jackson Heights was amazing.
WOW I'm honestly so amazed at how diverse Queens, New York is! I seriously thought this whole time that New York doesn't have anything interesting. I thought it's just city life just like where I live (in London) but no... it truly has so much character. This place is now a must-vist for me!
This was amazing! I’ve been trying to tell people for years that living in Queens is such a blessing. My friends were like United Nations, someone from everywhere. This is why I can’t leave and want my child 🇵🇭🇵🇷 to experience the same thing. Thanks for highlighting my home Drew !
Thank you for capturing Queens in such a beautiful way! I’ve lived 5-15 minutes away from everywhere in this video my whole life and you really got a spot on picture of what it’s like to be from here. I always tell people that even though I haven’t had the opportunity to travel the world, I feel like I’m as cultured as anyone because I really grew up around more cultures than most people even know exist!
One thing that people might not get from this video is that Queens is a big city on its own - it's not a neighborhood at all. There's 2.2 million people in Queens, it would be one of the biggest cities in America if it was independent. It's great that you featured it, Queens is such an awesome part of NYC and it doesn't get the attention that Manhattan or Brooklyn do.
Queens is largest borough in New York City, as one ☝️ of the residents of Bronx said, if u drive for 1 or 2 hours it’ll won’t finish. This place is huge & melting pots of cultures. I’m from uk 🇬🇧 in London we have more than 100 nationalities from around the world, similar to New York but not as diverse like Queens
@@samirplayz4907 I’m from London too 🇬🇧 The only difference with our boroughs is that it’s mainly filled with one ethnicity group. For example Tower Hamlets has a large Bangladeshi Community
Thank you for making this! Queens is so slept on. In my humble opinion, it is the BEST borough in all of NYC. The most diverse, the best and most authentic foods, and even though we are all so diverse, we all get along. I grew up in Queens my whole life and couldn't imagine living anywhere else :)
NYC is only 4 hours from me and now I really wanna go to see some of this stuff! Drew has really influenced my opinion on certain places and this is def one of them
Great! Your videos have been an absolute source of joy. After traveling for 2 years across 6 countries, I couldn't afford to continue, but your content brings back those amazing memories and brightens my day. Please keep making these incredible videos!
Wow awesome this is definitely on our bucket list now. Can you believe I'm 61 years old almost and I've never been to New York City??? West Coast born and bred, been around the world, but never to new york. We will definitely have to correct that oversight!
11:02 Kopiko is not really a Filipino brand. Originally it was from Indonesia, though it easily gained a lot of consumers in the Philippines due to its affordable price so it became synonymous with the like of nescafe.
How pity, I still havent been to the usa. I dream of visiting the usa one day. Beeing myself ethnically korean, born in Uzbekustan, this video was so tuchy. THANK YOU FOR SHOWING ALL THE PLACES. I AM FROM UZBEKISTAN. IF ONLY IF HAD KNOWN THAT YOU VISITED MY COUNTRY, I WOULD HAVE TRIED MY BEST TO MEET YOU AND SHOW AROUND.
Братан, приезжай в Америку как нибудь! Я сам полу каракалпак полу узбек из Нукуса и учился с большим количеством Корейцев в школе и в лицее. Я переехал сюда 10 лет назад для учебы и работы в ИТ. В Queens даже есть узбекский магазин Tashkent Supermarket где можно найти всё что у нас есть в Узбекистане!
I am Filipino, lived in Woodside and near Little Manila for 2 years, lived in Jackson Heights for 10 years. I am now in Astoria. I love Queens! Thanks for featuring our borough!
I'm really emotional to see my neighborhood here in this video. I've lived in Flushing my whole entire life and I wouldn't be anywhere else. The best place for Korean cuisine and diversity. Queens is literally the best of the best. The only place where culture and food connects people on a whole other level.
Man, I just finished watching another of your videos. I can’t get enough of them! You touched me when you shared a drink with those old Koreans at the end of the video. Watching the empathy between you all was magic. It unfortunately does not happen every day. Sad to say that we can’t all just get along like the Northern and Southern Koreans here in Queens. Politicians need to see this.
As someone from long island who goes to queens a lot this video was great showing off how awesome and crazy having everything with in a few minutes of each other so much to see and try and experience
I stayed in Queens Jamaica and Astoria in 2015. I really loved it and honestly never felt more acceptance in my whole life. I was born and raised in Switzerland as a child of immigrants and it's impossible to fit in. But once I was in NY it was the most normal thing to be from somewhere else.
Drew this was absolutely fantastic! You should make this a series... each episode in a different area in Queens, showing more and talking to the people. I loved hearing the stories of some these people and could watch hours and hours of this.
WOW this was absolutely beautiful, drew. one of my favorite videos of yours yet. as someone who lives in connecticut-- just about 2 hours from the city, i had no idea at all what queens was about. i can only hope one day soon i get the opportunity to see this side of the city for myself and immerse myself in all of this beautiful culture. thank you for sharing another amazing place with us
1/2 my family lives in Jackson Heights in the Little Colombia & Little Mexico parts but they’re Bolivian & Ecuadorian. Whenever I visit, I eat at the food carts along Roosevelt Ave, from Colombian arepas & Mexican tacos, to Nepali dumplings & South Asian samosas. The food & different cultures & people on each street is truly amazing & I appreciate more now that I’m an adult.
From what I've seen people are very respectful of each other this is a wonderful thing if the world were a city it would be like New York. Thanks to you drew binsky I was able to look at New York in a different way. regards from turkey
Dude you’ve never seen Lubavitchers walking past Muslims at prayer time for midday prayer - mats and everything, and look on with curiosity, not hatred. That’s how we roll here.
There was famous news footage I think during 9/11 where a rabbi helps a muslim man up as the twin towers are falling. We are all brothers and sisters to one another in NYC. We don't see color or religion we see you for the human you are.
I absolutely love this video. I would love to see more videos just like this one! Even a series. Drew, if you haven't already, you should visit Sheffield in the UK which is where I am from, it is also a very diverse city with so many different cultures mixing into one, but seems to get overshadowed by some of the larger cities like London and Birmingham.
I cannot believe this was soooooo short. I was anticipating finally getting an extensive insight to these precious people. I truly thought you were just getting started!!! I’d prefer at least 2-3 hours, minimum!
i was 2 when i came to america, grew up in flushing,queens, honestly queens is the best place in the world when it comes to culture and food. Long live queens,ny.
You hit all the Queens hoods I love! I live in BK but I go to Astoria & Jackson Hts a lot and lived in JH for a couple years as kid. My parents live out in NE Queens and I spent some time there also so I love hitting the Korean & Chinese spots in Flushing and a little bit east of there like in Bayside & Little Neck. Queens has the best food in all the boroughs. Terrific episode!👍
One of the coolest videos ive seen Drew! I loved visiting New York, it felt like every borough had its own feel that fit into any mood i felt that day. Adding on top that i stayed in Jackson Heights really felt awe-inspiring as if I was visiting a completely different country every block i traveled. Thank you for this video.
I stayed in Queens last year when I visited NYC to watch the US Open tennis. I knew Queens was diverse back then, but I didn't know it is THIS colorfully diverse!!!😀
It’s so blessed being you..pple just so happy offering you free drinks or food to let you have a try on what their tastes like. Just watching you, feels like I’m there with you seeing e world..thank you for bringing me to places I’m not able to see myself.❤❤❤ Elle from Singapore!🇸🇬
Now this video represents diversity! I live in Houston, which boasts about its diversity but still has a lot of racism and segregation. Yet NYC/Queens, LA, Toronto, and London have so many more languages, cultures and ethnicities represented - and peacefully.
@@Jess-737it is racist you not even from here😂and NYC is wayyyyyyyy more diverse than trash Houston, they always trying to boast and hype up saying it’s more diverse but it’s not and it’s boring there
As someone who was lucky to try out some of the spots featured in this video in Jackson Heights, the warm environment was perfectly described! Can't wait to go back to NYC and try the other hubs!
My 1st visit to NYC I stayed in Queens and had a local take me on an all day tour. I've been in love ever since and it will always be a home away from home for me!! Queens is amazing ❤
I live in a nearby place on Long Island (only like 20 minutes away from Queens), and I can confirm that queens is really cool how many different people and cultures there are here. I remember a few months ago going to a street underneath a train (like this at 5:11) and there were so many flags and restaurants everywhere (as a flag nerd i thought it was one of the coolest places ever)
Thank You Drew, I am a Native NYer from Corona, Queens and YES the diversity in Queens is like nothing else in this world. Thank you so much for shining a glorious light on our amazing city and all of its beautiful residents...WE ARE PROUD TO BE CHILDREN OF QUEENS 💜
As someone whose family immigrated to Jackson Heights in the 70s, thank you so much for showing the culture and diversity of Queens. It's important that people know that NYC is much more than the Empire State Building & Radio City. Thank you for continuing to inspire, Drew!
I'm Filipino- American who as a teenager migrated to NJ in 1974, way before Jollibee existed in the Manila. My first taste of Jollibee was when they opened one in Jersey City , I was probably 55 years old then. I have 3 sisters that probably still have not heard of Jollibee. So when that lady said she's never had it, I believe her.
@@drewbinsky i really like your videos drew i also started youtube channel for earn money for my family and handle for my educational expense but i never earn even 1 dollar from youtube
i will never forget the sneaker shop in that h mart shopping center owned by a korean couple they always had the exclusive jordans its a shame they closed down
☺️ growing up there and watching your video makes me miss my home. You are right next to my house. Jackson heights wasn’t always so crowded. Both pros and cons to that but nether the less the most diverse place in NYC.
Drew man!!! As someone who love diversity and fusion and good food from different countries and cultures This video is so soothing to watch... Thank you. Shukran, gracias, merci, abrigado, dan je well, shukriya.
Personally it’s neck and neck between London and New York and London takes it for me for the diversity cause in New York you have to go certain areas for this kind of diversity but London it’s everywhere
Drew Binsky you should come to Tower Hamlets, London. A Borough where you’ll see the Bangladeshi Community, Skyscrapers as well as a lot of Historic Sites
Your description was the best I have seen as you just didn't mention one of the cultures that's here in Jackson heights. I was born and raised in Queens. Born in Flushing and moved to Jackson heights as a kid spent lots of time in Astoria growing up with my school's being there and father getting an apartment there after moving from Flushing. I also lived briefly in woodside and have my mother in law living there too. This video is so accurate except when you mentioned more suburban ( although some areas are and Jackson heights used to be more suburban with even a golf course at one time but that was way before my time ).
I live in an island in NY (new York ) and usually you talk about countrys not states so I'm grateful you made a video! Where I go to Queens there's usually Chinese people (mostly Chinese) or Korean
A borough is a category of district. Just as in London nobody says "The district of Croydon or The district of Westminster" it is an international term for a smaller administrative area of a city
Where are all of my New York peeps at? This is my first video in the city in over 5 years and it's a pleasure to be back! Queens is SUCH an incredible borough and I hope that on your next trip, you will give it a shot. The food is amazing and so are the people! -- My next video is about the "Hasdic Jews of Brooklyn" and it is the single biggest production that I've ever made. Stay tuned!
Dude I live here! You didn’t eat at mombar? He’s a trip!
ME!
Not me lol 💀
I’m in Queens!
@@KNYT nice im in Manhattan
We need a “Queens is so diverse” Part 2 video! This was fantastic. Part 2,3,4, etc is much needed of this series
yeah their is a lot more different areas with different cultures. I wish he tries the little yemen town or any yemeni restaurant if he wants to stay in the queen
We should ban immigration from Korea to the western world until they open up their country to many other races
Drew: "Here we have the Hispanic neighbor, look at all the phone cases. Ok we're going over to this other Asian neighborhoods and talk to people and try their foods"
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I’m from Texas and when people say Houston is more “diverse” just show them this video or take them to NYC, can’t believe Houston people and other people think there more diverse than NYC💀it’s crazy how diverse it is there
It’s about time Queens gets this international recognition it deserves. If you’re visiting and want an experience that demonstrates how New Yorkers truly live and what NY is about, go to Queens.
Immense cultural diversity, authentic food, real people including many immigrants from pretty much every country, these are some of the things that makes New York the best city in the world
International recognition means tourists, tourists means price increase and overcrowding, and more tourists traps, scams etc. Main NY already suffers from that due to the tourism.
lol no one gives a shit NYers are insufferable
diversity food bla bla bla same old crap every time
Dude. I'm a native NEW YORKER. BORN & Raised. From Brooklyn. Yes it's a unique diverse interesting place. 1 of a kind, but your statement is not only wrong it's also lunacy hahaha lmao. There's NO WAY in hell, that this is the "Best" city in the whole world 🌎 Do you know how BIG this world is dude? I can think of at least 10 worldwide cities better than this crazy place. Paris London Berlin Munich, Hong Kong, Mekkah, Mehdina, Tehran, Algiers, Tokyo, Etc.
@@nicholasnavarro9526it’s wrong? it’s an opinion. Keep it moving bro… 👏🏼👏🏼
I think something that should be mentioned is that Drew only scratched the surface. He had to make choices because there’s so much out there in Queens. He went with what he knew. He didn’t do the Caribbean neighborhoods, or the Crazy Asia of flushing, complete with KTV and love hotel, and 24 hour bulgogi or dumplings, or street food, or afternoon BBQ in Jamaica, or dosa at the Hindu temple, the Indonesian food in glen oaks, or even pizza. But he did jollibee and that segment is true chickenjoy. I always like the fact that there’s a human story he tries to discover. And everyone has a story here! Queens has grown to be a fascinating place and he captured some of it. 👍
Well there should be a video of all that too
Of course there’s a lot more that I can show but these are the highlights for me! Otherwise it’d be a 3 hour video
@@drewbinsky 😀 Ofc man. In that case come back soon and do part 2 bro! It was amazing to see how excited you were. Didn’t expect that. Yo by definition you’ve been everywhere, and it was great to hear you confirm how authentic and proud everyone is to showcase their culture. But that’s the queens way. Wish you could hit the queens night market this summer, it’s a distracting orgy of food from everywhere.
And sorry about the 3rd person. Didn’t think you’d read it. 😀
Hope Drew would report the Indonesian community in Queen if there is one
I grew up in Queens and I lived in Flushing. I'm so happy to see this video because Queens is so unique to me and growing up around so many different cultures was such a cherished memory!
As someone who's from Queens, NYC. I appreciate you for covering Queens, it's really underrated. And holy, this is straight up making me happy and sad (given the fact that I'm out of country)
UAE is also diverse with 201 nationalities.
have ever seen spiderman?
We should ban immigration from Korea to the western world until they open up their country to many other races
@@thesnodaybro Mostly slaves
@@innitbruv-lascocomics9910 no sir
I knew before I clicked that this video would be about Queens, but I grew up in the NY metro area and my friends and I walk through random neighborhoods talking to people and trying different foods. It's such a fun way to spend a day! I didn't know how you'd capture it all, but you did a great job showing slices of Queens while leaving so much more to discover!
same here, the area is super diverse like no other. The Chinese restaurant workers speak to me in perfect Spanish lol
Defo never been London
One of the best episodes ever! It's always easy to find faults within one's own country but this episode reminded me there are always hidden gems at home (country). Really liked the concluding sentences.
and what all do you find fault with
Brooklyn native here! The diversity and people that you meet from all over the world, with all their different cultures and food in one big melting pot makes me proud to call myself a New Yorker! Sure makes you feel like you’ve teleported to another part of the world walking the different streets of NYC. No place in the world like it, baby!
Btw~ the North Korean at the end was so sweet and humble. I can’t believe he’s 88! Looking and feeling great.
Hey Drew, I’m a Nigerian in the U.S and I absolutely love your videos. It helps me see the rest of the U.S. Keep up the good work cos you’re awesome.
I used to live in Jackson Heights from birth up to 2010, then I lived in Elmhurst, about two subway stations away from Jackson Heights. Growing up with Nepalese parents, we used to walk a half hour for groceries each way because we always shopped South Asian. I had to move out of NYC in 2016 and today I live in PA. I still visit NYC whenever possible, but I miss living there. Jackson Heights brings me childhood nostalgia.
I've lived in Queens my whole life so I really love how much light you shed on this borough! You went to some great neighborhoods, but hopefully you do a part 2 because there's so much more for you to explore. Uzbeks and Bukharians in Rego Park, Thai and Vietnamese in Elmhurst, Guyanese and Trinidadians in South Ozone Park and Richmond Hill, Jamaicans and Haitians in all of southeastern Queens, Italians in Whitestone, Balkans in Glendale and Ridgewood, etc :)
Yesss this! He should definitely visit all over, south ozone over here we've got little Guyana 😄
@@adriana7310 Italians in Middle Village, some parts now still left in Ozone Park, in Howard Beach, also da Irish in Broad Channel, Belle Harbor, Jews Irish, and some Italians in Neponsit, also lots of Irish in Breezy Point, more you can google with these groups, ps I know back in the 80's Germans were in Ridgewood, Middle Village also I am sure some are still there.
Yes! I keep thinking of more places that I want to see. Indian Chinese food from Trinidad, Jamaican enclaves, etc.
@NYCSKYSCRAPERS-hp6pm I believe its in ridgewood (or near ridgewood) where theres an amazing authentic German restaurant, so im sure theres at least a small german population still around
Also there's lots of Salvadorans in Jamaica/ Van Wyck, LIC/Astoria and there's also Vietnamese community in Astoria.
Great video! As someone who grew up in Queens and had worked with the public in various Queens neighborhoods for the past 15 years I can say this is so accurate. Thank you for capturing the diversity of Queens!
It seem very expensive but seems so cool to live there, for someone that love and his from a big city I do think I would love to be there !
I was born in Manhattan but raised in Queens in an Italian-American family. In contrast, my wife was born and raised in Iowa farm country in a Norwegian-German household. Our experiences as kids could not have been more different. After 30+ years of visiting small town Iowa, i have come to appreciate the many rich cultural experiences....and the food that goes with it.... that living in Queens served up while growing up there.. From a distance, small town living might seem quaint or romantic but, close up, the pressure to conform and the "sameness" that pervades small town life is much too suffocating. That's one of Queens greatest strengths....an seemingly endless supply of unique characters that can be found in its many neighborhoods. The actor Caroll O'Connor (who went to my HS) in his iconic portrayal of Archie Bunker, draws from that experience. And now the best place to get Chinese food in all of NYC!
apologies for replying to a 5 month comment but i totally agree. When i visited, there was a man with a flamboyant dress and a fruit headress that just fit in with everyone completely unphased. Growing up in the midwest that pressure to conform really is pervasive and the freedom i felt seeing such a diverse group of humans in new york, specifically Jackson Heights was amazing.
WOW I'm honestly so amazed at how diverse Queens, New York is! I seriously thought this whole time that New York doesn't have anything interesting. I thought it's just city life just like where I live (in London) but no... it truly has so much character. This place is now a must-vist for me!
I would think london would have just as much diversity if not more?!
@@sircliffordmalcolmjac5870 London is diverse but not as diverse as New York.
How can anyone think that New York has nothing interesting
@@simonelavigne8618 yeah, its pretty weird! Maybe hes just from a REALLY small town or something??
The boroughs are interesting! Just not Manahattan, it has too many tourists and everyone only goes there. Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx are the best
This was amazing! I’ve been trying to tell people for years that living in Queens is such a blessing. My friends were like United Nations, someone from everywhere. This is why I can’t leave and want my child 🇵🇭🇵🇷 to experience the same thing. Thanks for highlighting my home Drew !
oh wow! Just like the UN! You can't possibly be racist good job *pats head*
I love his statement, "It's the differences that make us alike." going to steal that.
My dad and I are big fans of your videos. Timeless content!!
Thanks!!!
Thank you for capturing Queens in such a beautiful way! I’ve lived 5-15 minutes away from everywhere in this video my whole life and you really got a spot on picture of what it’s like to be from here. I always tell people that even though I haven’t had the opportunity to travel the world, I feel like I’m as cultured as anyone because I really grew up around more cultures than most people even know exist!
It’s so great to meet people from different backgrounds In one place !
One thing that people might not get from this video is that Queens is a big city on its own - it's not a neighborhood at all. There's 2.2 million people in Queens, it would be one of the biggest cities in America if it was independent. It's great that you featured it, Queens is such an awesome part of NYC and it doesn't get the attention that Manhattan or Brooklyn do.
It’s a Borough, not a Neighbourhood.
Reminds me a little of Here in Oakland with all the food options
NYC is really five cities in one.
Queens is largest borough in New York City, as one ☝️ of the residents of Bronx said, if u drive for 1 or 2 hours it’ll won’t finish. This place is huge & melting pots of cultures. I’m from uk 🇬🇧 in London we have more than 100 nationalities from around the world, similar to New York but not as diverse like Queens
@@samirplayz4907 I’m from London too 🇬🇧 The only difference with our boroughs is that it’s mainly filled with one ethnicity group. For example Tower Hamlets has a large Bangladeshi Community
Would love to travel to different parts of the world so many places that need to be visited more
Thank you for making this! Queens is so slept on. In my humble opinion, it is the BEST borough in all of NYC. The most diverse, the best and most authentic foods, and even though we are all so diverse, we all get along. I grew up in Queens my whole life and couldn't imagine living anywhere else :)
NYC is only 4 hours from me and now I really wanna go to see some of this stuff! Drew has really influenced my opinion on certain places and this is def one of them
Great! Your videos have been an absolute source of joy. After traveling for 2 years across 6 countries, I couldn't afford to continue, but your content brings back those amazing memories and brightens my day. Please keep making these incredible videos!
Wow awesome this is definitely on our bucket list now. Can you believe I'm 61 years old almost and I've never been to New York City??? West Coast born and bred, been around the world, but never to new york. We will definitely have to correct that oversight!
Biryani has international fanbase ❤️
Agree❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Good to see you explore Queens, it's my favorite borough in NYC
11:02 Kopiko is not really a Filipino brand. Originally it was from Indonesia, though it easily gained a lot of consumers in the Philippines due to its affordable price so it became synonymous with the like of nescafe.
I remember when NASA astronauts brought it to space years ago, the producer of Kopiko brand, Mayora's stocks soared for a few days 😂
What an incredible experience that the people from North Korea were able to meet each other
im from queens i never realized really how diverse it is!
How pity, I still havent been to the usa. I dream of visiting the usa one day.
Beeing myself ethnically korean, born in Uzbekustan, this video was so tuchy.
THANK YOU FOR SHOWING ALL THE PLACES. I AM FROM UZBEKISTAN. IF ONLY IF HAD KNOWN THAT YOU VISITED MY COUNTRY, I WOULD HAVE TRIED MY BEST TO MEET YOU AND SHOW AROUND.
Come to USA, it is a great country. Best in the world.
Братан, приезжай в Америку как нибудь! Я сам полу каракалпак полу узбек из Нукуса и учился с большим количеством Корейцев в школе и в лицее. Я переехал сюда 10 лет назад для учебы и работы в ИТ. В Queens даже есть узбекский магазин Tashkent Supermarket где можно найти всё что у нас есть в Узбекистане!
@@NickAlevato Wouldn't exactly say ''the best''
@@QueenLucita what country is better
@@NickAlevato I wouldn’t say there’s a “best country” in the world. Every single country has it’s ups and downs.
I am Filipino, lived in Woodside and near Little Manila for 2 years, lived in Jackson Heights for 10 years. I am now in Astoria. I love Queens! Thanks for featuring our borough!
I'm really emotional to see my neighborhood here in this video. I've lived in Flushing my whole entire life and I wouldn't be anywhere else. The best place for Korean cuisine and diversity. Queens is literally the best of the best. The only place where culture and food connects people on a whole other level.
Man, I just finished watching another of your videos. I can’t get enough of them!
You touched me when you shared a drink with those old Koreans at the end of the video. Watching the empathy between you all was magic.
It unfortunately does not happen every day.
Sad to say that we can’t all just get along like the Northern and Southern Koreans here in Queens.
Politicians need to see this.
As someone from long island who goes to queens a lot this video was great showing off how awesome and crazy having everything with in a few minutes of each other so much to see and try and experience
I stayed in Queens Jamaica and Astoria in 2015. I really loved it and honestly never felt more acceptance in my whole life. I was born and raised in Switzerland as a child of immigrants and it's impossible to fit in. But once I was in NY it was the most normal thing to be from somewhere else.
Drew this was absolutely fantastic! You should make this a series... each episode in a different area in Queens, showing more and talking to the people. I loved hearing the stories of some these people and could watch hours and hours of this.
WOW this was absolutely beautiful, drew. one of my favorite videos of yours yet. as someone who lives in connecticut-- just about 2 hours from the city, i had no idea at all what queens was about. i can only hope one day soon i get the opportunity to see this side of the city for myself and immerse myself in all of this beautiful culture. thank you for sharing another amazing place with us
1/2 my family lives in Jackson Heights in the Little Colombia & Little Mexico parts but they’re Bolivian & Ecuadorian. Whenever I visit, I eat at the food carts along Roosevelt Ave, from Colombian arepas & Mexican tacos, to Nepali dumplings & South Asian samosas. The food & different cultures & people on each street is truly amazing & I appreciate more now that I’m an adult.
now i wanna visit new york city as a canadian from toronto 😂 so much culture!!
New York City like all places has its issues, but I couldn’t be more proud of my home!
Thanks for this beautiful video, definitely makes me want to include Queens even on a very busy New York itinerary
From what I've seen people are very respectful of each other this is a wonderful thing if the world were a city it would be like New York. Thanks to you drew binsky I was able to look at New York in a different way. regards from turkey
Dude you’ve never seen Lubavitchers walking past Muslims at prayer time for midday prayer - mats and everything, and look on with curiosity, not hatred. That’s how we roll here.
There was famous news footage I think during 9/11 where a rabbi helps a muslim man up as the twin towers are falling. We are all brothers and sisters to one another in NYC. We don't see color or religion we see you for the human you are.
America 🇺🇸 is so beautiful with so much diversity in our beautiful country.
I absolutely love this video. I would love to see more videos just like this one! Even a series. Drew, if you haven't already, you should visit Sheffield in the UK which is where I am from, it is also a very diverse city with so many different cultures mixing into one, but seems to get overshadowed by some of the larger cities like London and Birmingham.
I love being from ny it’s really different once you move away and lived there all your life
The way they both nodded together saying no 3:33🤣🤣🤣
Absolutely brilliant Drew, well done to you and the crew. Also a big thank you to all the people that featured in this. 👍✌
I’m passionate about NYC and its culture, this video is the best video I’ve ever seen! Thanks for this! ❤
Drew, this was an awesome place! You can travel the world in a single neighborhood. Wow!
New York and Toronto are VERY similar.
Toronto is obviously the nyc of canada
I cannot believe this was soooooo short. I was anticipating finally getting an extensive insight to these precious people. I truly thought you were just getting started!!! I’d prefer at least 2-3 hours, minimum!
Watched this 6 minutes after uploaded !
Best video🔥
I love New York for its diversity and the culture is amazing ❤
Drew you have helped me travell all countries in the world for free 😊
So glad you came to Queens and our bit was included in the video! Great meeting you!
Wow! Incredible! I am so looking forward to visit NY this Summer! Toronto is a mini New York city also a melting pot of many cultures! 👏
Thanks khanom marzieh bashari
i was 2 when i came to america, grew up in flushing,queens, honestly queens is the best place in the world when it comes to culture and food. Long live queens,ny.
I love you binsky ❤️ keep up the good content and make us happy 😁
Thakn you!
@@drewbinsky thakn 😏 😼 😏
You hit all the Queens hoods I love! I live in BK but I go to Astoria & Jackson Hts a lot and lived in JH for a couple years as kid. My parents live out in NE Queens and I spent some time there also so I love hitting the Korean & Chinese spots in Flushing and a little bit east of there like in Bayside & Little Neck. Queens has the best food in all the boroughs. Terrific episode!👍
Traveling is more fun, when you know this guy has travel guides. Keep up the good work Drew Binksy
One of the coolest videos ive seen Drew! I loved visiting New York, it felt like every borough had its own feel that fit into any mood i felt that day. Adding on top that i stayed in Jackson Heights really felt awe-inspiring as if I was visiting a completely different country every block i traveled. Thank you for this video.
I love this. I moved to Queens from Brooklyn 2 years ago. Such a great borough. I love being around so much diversity.
I stayed in Queens last year when I visited NYC to watch the US Open tennis. I knew Queens was diverse back then, but I didn't know it is THIS colorfully diverse!!!😀
It’s so blessed being you..pple just so happy offering you free drinks or food to let you have a try on what their tastes like. Just watching you, feels like I’m there with you seeing e world..thank you for bringing me to places I’m not able to see myself.❤❤❤ Elle from Singapore!🇸🇬
Now this video represents diversity! I live in Houston, which boasts about its diversity but still has a lot of racism and segregation. Yet NYC/Queens, LA, Toronto, and London have so many more languages, cultures and ethnicities represented - and peacefully.
@@Jess-737it is racist you not even from here😂and NYC is wayyyyyyyy more diverse than trash Houston, they always trying to boast and hype up saying it’s more diverse but it’s not and it’s boring there
I really enjoyed the way you made balls of your biryani! Lol.
"you can't beat us when it comes to hospitality" 100%!!!!
As someone who was lucky to try out some of the spots featured in this video in Jackson Heights, the warm environment was perfectly described! Can't wait to go back to NYC and try the other hubs!
The man who sang....beautiful! This video is so great!
What an exceptional video, I just want to take my bag pack and go there 😮
Best regard from Paris
Viens!
My 1st visit to NYC I stayed in Queens and had a local take me on an all day tour. I've been in love ever since and it will always be a home away from home for me!! Queens is amazing ❤
I live in a nearby place on Long Island (only like 20 minutes away from Queens), and I can confirm that queens is really cool how many different people and cultures there are here. I remember a few months ago going to a street underneath a train (like this at 5:11) and there were so many flags and restaurants everywhere (as a flag nerd i thought it was one of the coolest places ever)
Thank You Drew, I am a Native NYer from Corona, Queens and YES the diversity in Queens is like nothing else in this world. Thank you so much for shining a glorious light on our amazing city and all of its beautiful residents...WE ARE PROUD TO BE CHILDREN OF QUEENS 💜
Great video as always.
Glad to see people with so many differences living together.
Can only happen in USA.
It can happen in India also
@@KishanKumar-qz1kt India is diverse but not like this.
We don't see people of so many different nationalities anywhere.
UK, Canada and Australia too
@@jamesomaybe Canada but not the UK or Australia, immigrants there are treated much worse.
As someone whose family immigrated to Jackson Heights in the 70s, thank you so much for showing the culture and diversity of Queens. It's important that people know that NYC is much more than the Empire State Building & Radio City. Thank you for continuing to inspire, Drew!
As a Pakistani I fully support love and respect Bronx NY. I wish 🥺 I could settle down in beautiful downtown of Bronx NY.
New York a woke cesspit.😂😂😂
Is Bronx the same ?
So amazing. You're literally once of the most genuine and sincere people I know. Your character definitely comes through online
It's insane how you found a North Korean person! Incredible!
We need a part 2. Queens got too many communities for one video.
I'm Filipino- American who as a teenager migrated to NJ in 1974, way before Jollibee existed in the Manila. My first taste of Jollibee was when they opened one in Jersey City , I was probably 55 years old then. I have 3 sisters that probably still have not heard of Jollibee. So when that lady said she's never had it, I believe her.
You're the best Drew ❤
Thank youuuu!
@@drewbinsky i really like your videos drew i also started youtube channel for earn money for my family and handle for my educational expense but i never earn even 1 dollar from youtube
i will never forget the sneaker shop in that h mart shopping center owned by a korean couple they always had the exclusive jordans its a shame they closed down
You should spend more time on the Hispanic community in Roosevelt Avenue and see the Greek community in Astoria
I agree, I feel like this video only covered the Asian community of queens
this is one of my fav videos from you to date !
After watching this video I literally want to go to Queens. 😭
☺️ growing up there and watching your video makes me miss my home. You are right next to my house. Jackson heights wasn’t always so crowded. Both pros and cons to that but nether the less the most diverse place in NYC.
Drew man!!! As someone who love diversity and fusion and good food from different countries and cultures This video is so soothing to watch... Thank you. Shukran, gracias, merci, abrigado, dan je well, shukriya.
Since I've always loved 'foreigners' .. this place would be heaven to me .. wonderful.
lol
Personally it’s neck and neck between London and New York and London takes it for me for the diversity cause in New York you have to go certain areas for this kind of diversity but London it’s everywhere
Toronto is actually the most multicultural city on the planet
Drew Binsky you should come to Tower Hamlets, London. A Borough where you’ll see the Bangladeshi Community, Skyscrapers as well as a lot of Historic Sites
The greatest city on Earth.
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When I visit I usually stay in Ozone Park Queens.... I have never visit Jackson Heights.
I'm from Trinidad and Tobago WI 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹
the fact that i live here in queens and did not know there were north koreans living here is crazy 😭
Your description was the best I have seen as you just didn't mention one of the cultures that's here in Jackson heights. I was born and raised in Queens. Born in Flushing and moved to Jackson heights as a kid spent lots of time in Astoria growing up with my school's being there and father getting an apartment there after moving from Flushing. I also lived briefly in woodside and have my mother in law living there too. This video is so accurate except when you mentioned more suburban ( although some areas are and Jackson heights used to be more suburban with even a golf course at one time but that was way before my time ).
This is some proper content.
Thanks!
I live in an island in NY (new York ) and usually you talk about countrys not states so I'm grateful you made a video! Where I go to Queens there's usually Chinese people (mostly Chinese) or Korean
Please talk about the Caribbean diaspora 🇬🇾🇹🇹🇻🇨🇱🇨🇰🇳🇸🇷!!!
so proud to be born and raised in queens!
Great video. But, no one calls Queens (or anywhere in New York City) a district =] They're just boroughs.
A borough is a category of district. Just as in London nobody says "The district of Croydon or The district of Westminster" it is an international term for a smaller administrative area of a city
Thanks Drew, what an amazing place to go to in the USA. From Malaysia 🇲🇾