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  • Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
  • Meet Maxi Lau. She’s the owner of Maxi’s Noodle, a small but mighty noodle soup shop in Flushing, Queens. Opening a wonton restaurant was initially her mother’s dream, but a serious cancer diagnosis derailed those plans. After her mother died, Maxi decided to rebuild her own life. Leaving her job in corporate management, she retraced her mother’s steps, learning to make wontons with a family friend in Canada. Three years later, Maxi’s Noodle was up and running. “Anything to do with my shop, it reminds me of mom,” she says. “The shop equals mom.”
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Комментарии • 561

  • @Vablonsky
    @Vablonsky Год назад +791

    She's got a lot of that New York and Hong Kong/Cantonese spunk...and, a lot of determination. Maxi's mom would be abundantly proud.

    • @enzokuro
      @enzokuro Год назад +5

      Maxi is definitely rocking that New York-Hong Kong fusion with her huge dumplings! 🗽🏙💪🇭🇰 #SpunkyFusion

    • @goutfromfriedokra3936
      @goutfromfriedokra3936 Год назад

      SAME WHITE NYTIMES LIBERALS THAT CONDONE, DISMISS OR HIDE VIOLENCE AGAINST ASIAN S

    • @dyu8184
      @dyu8184 Год назад +11

      Love the banter with her father

    • @1will2kill
      @1will2kill Год назад +5

      and a little bit of Canada in there

    • @robbyjai
      @robbyjai Год назад +1

      she does i love her dad.. reminds me of home.. had tears in my eyes listening to her reminisce about mom and seeing her being daddys little girl. really enjoyed this story

  • @laggyy3987
    @laggyy3987 Год назад +503

    Can I give a shout out to her aunt’s place, Kissena Cafe? It was one of the very few edible places for students in Queens College, and the aunt/uncle always huddled around a small electric hot plate churning out coffee, tea, and sandwiches. You can smell the kitchen and feel warm and welcoming despite such a small place. They were always nice. I remembered seeing Maxi’s flyers in their shop and people still popping in and ask “where’s the wonton?” 😂

    • @kuchikopi4631
      @kuchikopi4631 Год назад +4

      Queens has always had a lot of restaurants and cafe 🤦‍♀️

    • @badnoodlez
      @badnoodlez Год назад +20

      ​@@kuchikopi4631 but are they all edible and affordable? 🤔

    • @WF72431
      @WF72431 Год назад +5

      I love Kissena Cafe, I still go there all the time for my HK cafe food.

    • @AryaSanchari
      @AryaSanchari Год назад

      @@badnoodlezin Flushing, Queens it’s all affordable and most places are great. There’s always gonna be some that mail it in once they have their regulars and the tourists.

    • @danramone9836
      @danramone9836 Год назад +5

      @@kuchikopi4631 useless response lol.

  • @balusmbox
    @balusmbox Год назад +491

    If our Asian dads say "business is OK," it means the business is VERY GOOD. :D, thank you for sharing this wonderful story. I love the father+daughter dynamic here.

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +11

      😂😂😂 You already know! That's like EVERY Asian dads lmao! Thank you for watching!!♥♥♥

    • @davidmckesey7119
      @davidmckesey7119 Год назад

      Exactly lol.

  • @IreneYam1
    @IreneYam1 Год назад +209

    One of the best stories I have seen in a long time, and I appreciate that they are speaking in Cantonese. I’m Cantonese, and lost both my parents, so seeing her talk to her dad, argue to resolve, laugh and love on video makes me remember whatever culture background you have, food, family and love bring us together. Thank you Maxi family for being authentic and thank you NYT for sharing a story of love. ❤

    • @ML-si8hh
      @ML-si8hh Год назад +9

      🥹🥹🥹🥹 THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🫶🫶

    • @johnyossarian9059
      @johnyossarian9059 Год назад

      It's because she grew up in HK.
      Most ABCs who never grow up in China, unfortunately, can no longer speak Canto or any other Chinese languages/dialects.

    • @jaaychung
      @jaaychung 11 месяцев назад

      @@johnyossarian9059 I got lucky that the city I was raised in was primarily Cantonese-speaking so I'm able to speak fluently! It's really sad nowadays to see that less and less people are speaking the language :(

  • @1916mookies
    @1916mookies Год назад +238

    I love Maxi’s wontons and lo mein. Yea, she seems like she’s always rushing but that’s what makes her business successful. I’m not there to shoot the breeze. I’m there to indulge and feel transported back to Hong Kong. Thank you Maxi for working so hard so we can enjoy the fruits of your labor. You make your momma proud. ❤

    • @Fartkour
      @Fartkour Год назад +7

      Oh yeah, rush is Hong Kong environment, which is perfectly normal over there.

    • @cpcxgsr
      @cpcxgsr Год назад +1

      If she REALLY wants to make her restaurant the REAL HK experience, her and her staff would be screaming at you for wasting their time. Eat and gtfo! Glad we’re only getting the partial Hong Kong experience! Haha

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +1

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰❤❤❤

    • @NintendoNerdKim
      @NintendoNerdKim Год назад +3

      I do too!! I have been there many times as well. I'm always in NY visiting family since I don't live far from NY so we have stopped by there to eat and get takeout too!!

  • @yingxyang95
    @yingxyang95 Год назад +167

    I'm so excited to see Maxi's Noodle profiled in the NYTimes!! Their food is genuinely so good. My dad is a super harsh critic (if you're Cantonese too, you know) and he says these are some of the best wontons he's had, and we constantly keep a pack of their wontons in the freezer. Wishing them continued success!

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +15

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!!🥰🥰🥰 So happy to hear your dad approved!! That's big lol I know first hand Chinese parents all think they are food critics lol and they do not just approve ANYTHING! Sooo yes! this is great news! lolol Thank you for supporting my local small biz!!🥰🥰😃

  • @MrGainesweight
    @MrGainesweight Год назад +35

    Had to close my restaurant because of cancer. So glad she could make her mom’s dream come true. Wasn’t expecting to be crying from a food video.

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +9

      🥺🥺 TAKE CARE!! AND THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! 💖💖💖💖💖

  • @rhythmrecall
    @rhythmrecall Год назад +67

    I’m in tears, your whole story and relationship with mom and dad is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing and wishing you well from afar!

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +1

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Sending LOVE backkkk!!💖💖💖💖💖

  • @diamondhead7571
    @diamondhead7571 Год назад +177

    A beautiful story about legacy and family. Definitely adding this restaurant to my must go list

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +6

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰 CAN'T WAIT TO FOR YOU TO TRY MY FOOD!!❤❤

  • @MSWMW
    @MSWMW Год назад +43

    When the dad start to say how he didn't think she could do it, I instantly thought of my own Cantonese father! Such an immigrant parent thing to do! Maxi is such an inspiration! You can just feel her enthusiasm and passion via this video.

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +5

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!❤❤❤ RIGHHTTT?!?! It is an immigrant parent thing lol like damnnn dad you ain't got no faith in your kid. He had to think about it again like I don't know you might be 三分钟热度 .🤣🤣🤣

  • @Rebecca-dm5ul
    @Rebecca-dm5ul Год назад +28

    My heart breaks for you. Mom's oncologist was heartbroken when he got the results that she was terminal after 17 years of battling. They both had an amazing relationship. He asked if I could tell her. Hardest conversation I've ever had. I came home early, she said she knew I had bad news. I still perfect my mom's dishes, a few weeks before her death she woke up at 4 am to prepare Thanksgiving dinner. I woke to hear pans falling. I told her I'd do it, she should rest She looked at me and said it's our last thanksgiving, I'm not dead. Let me do this. Its been 23 years and I still remember her passion, drive and culinary skills.

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +3

      WOW! It hits home to hear stories like this because I don't have people who went through what I did around me that I know. It's hard to explain and relate when it didn't happen to them. Obviously this isn't a topic you bring up on a common convo. But yeah WOMEN in general we are just strong AF! Clearly both of our mothers are super heroes! REST IN PEACE ANGELS!!😇😇

  • @andygao5176
    @andygao5176 Год назад +23

    My dad and I ate at this shop last summer when we were staying with my family in Flushing, NYC. Let me tell you, the food was incredibly DELICIOUS especially for its value. We just weren’t expecting to be so blown away because the restaurant was so hole-in-the-wall. Now watching this on NYT and also hearing the store’s backstory makes me appreciate it all more. Best of luck to this family, and I will be back soon!

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +3

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! WE WILL SEE YOU SOON!!❤❤❤❤

  • @williamzhang8473
    @williamzhang8473 Год назад +78

    A story as heartwarming as a bowl hot wonton noodle shop, I'm happy to see Maxi redirecting her grief and applying her grit and determination to create something very special for herself, her family, and her patrons and community. Starting a restaurant is no easy task and doing it after losing her mother and changing careers entirely is just beyond comprehension. I grew up wrapping wontons with my mom I'm glad I learned the skill, while still working in the corporate world. Good job NYT, keep these stories coming!

  • @eileen4876
    @eileen4876 Год назад +17

    her mom would be so proud looking at the wontons and the shop! great energy and emotion that carries over to the food, from training with family friends (sounds like an epic training montage hearing that she started from cutting the scallions right and having to practice with massage balls haha) to the humor and partnership between she and her dad share together. it's beautiful to see something like this in honor of her mom that could be shared with the community

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +1

      THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!!❤❤❤ Yeahhh, those scallion cutting days! Don't miss those too much! lol I know it sounds kinda weird to say but I have a portrait tattoo of my mom that I wear on my sleeve. And honestly, I really feel like she's with me EVERYDAY!💖💖

  • @andyt6588
    @andyt6588 Год назад +27

    haha love the dynamic between maxi and her father. can attest, this place is bomb; we’re always copping several bags of frozen wontons whenever we come here.

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +2

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!!🥰🥰🥰 Thank you for ya'll on going support!!🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌

  • @riceoobxg
    @riceoobxg Год назад +6

    Been eating here regularly for years since they first opened. It's fantastic and authentic Hong Kong style with huge bulbous shrimp wontons. Undoubtedly the 2nd best wonton noodles in NYC. That's a compliment considering how many rival shops there are. Their customer service is extremely rude but I just somehow convince myself that it adds to the Hong Kong authenticity. Always fond of her dad though. He's funny and calming. He loves chatting with the regulars. Will be back soon!

  • @shelleyhernandez6510
    @shelleyhernandez6510 11 месяцев назад +3

    Beautiful, just beautiful. She is honoring the life and love of her mother. And it’s so amazing to see how she and her dad carry on. They can butt heads in a playful way. And they play into their own unique strengths and put that into their relationship and their shop.
    I would love to eat their food and experience their restaurant. There is so much attention and intention put into everything they do. 💕

  • @Libbybabyify
    @Libbybabyify Год назад +5

    I have laughed and cried and rushed and bantered with her dad with her throughout the video. The loss of a parent and the grief that comes with it needs courage,perseverance and going through the feelings and hopefully making something out of it that lends credence to their memory. You are doing well Maxi.

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +1

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!🥰🥰 ONE MISSION MAKE MOMMY PROUD!! 😇😇

  • @naranjo99
    @naranjo99 Год назад +57

    Love to see NYT featuring the great gems that would otherwise be overlooked here in NYC and providing great profiles on the fantastic people behind the scenes.

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +3

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!!❤❤❤ Also, thank you to fantastic people like Mantai who spent the time to put this together and wanted to share my story/journey with the rest of the world!! ❤❤❤❤❤

    • @naranjo99
      @naranjo99 Год назад

      @@maxisnoodle6891 ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

  • @RadheKrishna-ri3xg
    @RadheKrishna-ri3xg Год назад +56

    What lovely people. Just shows what can be achieved for love. Thanks for posting. Really enjoy your videos.

  • @clayonjj
    @clayonjj Год назад +1

    I am so happy that you have a great relationship with your father . A good family is the greatest. Love from Jamaica.

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад

      WAHHHH GWANNN!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! SENDING LOVE BACK FROM NYC!

  • @aznfattass
    @aznfattass Год назад +3

    My dad just bought bags of wontons from that place, we didnt understand why the wontons we bought cost 70$ until we opened them, they were freaking huge!!!
    love her story and her mom would be so proud. keep on going girl, you got this.

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад

      Thank you so much!!🙏🙏 Go big or go home! lol💪💪💪

  • @ynot5478
    @ynot5478 Год назад +6

    Moving, energizing, and hopeful. Thank you for posting this. Lucky are those who frequent Maxi’s Noodle!

  • @chiuwinston871
    @chiuwinston871 Год назад +16

    Great content. Love the direction NYT is making these days, especially with this. We need more of this!

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +2

      Thank you so much!! 🥰🥰 Yeah... when they first reached out I didn't think they did mini documentary like this! I was thinking are people actually gonna watch this or are they gonna think this is boring lol.

  • @WatReallyGuud
    @WatReallyGuud Год назад +2

    Definitely going out of my way to visit this place and not only try the food but give this woman a hug if she will allow..very inspiring story

  • @miamiwong687
    @miamiwong687 Год назад +7

    What an inspirational lady! Your mum would have been super proud of you. Also a shout out to your dad for being your rock. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavours. I hope to sample your wonton beef brisket with noodles some day with my family.
    Greetings from Hertfordshire, England.

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +1

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 WE WILL BE HERE!! Sending LOVE backkkkk from New York!!💖💖💖

  • @millsykooksy4863
    @millsykooksy4863 Год назад +3

    made me cry, my mom battled cancer too and lost. HUGE hugs

  • @blurblobs88
    @blurblobs88 Год назад +2

    Thank you for sharing. I remember I had to break the news to my mom about her cancer and how much I was crying and my mom was comforting me telling me everything will be alright. She is cancer free now and doing well but I totally understand what Maxi meant. I am sure her mom must be so proud of her❤

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад

      THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!! TAKE CARE OF YA MAMA! YOU ONLY HAVE 1! ❤❤

  • @mon6745
    @mon6745 Год назад +5

    This is a beautiful story of family, legacy, tenacity lobe and good food. Just wow- all the best Maxi!!

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +2

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! YOU MADE MY NIGHT!❤

  • @mee1123
    @mee1123 Год назад +6

    Thank you for sharing this story. She's so inspirational! Her mum must be so proud ❤ I will definitely visit when I'm nearby.

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +1

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!! SEE YOU SOON!🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @sammncheesee
    @sammncheesee Год назад +12

    please never stop these local deep dives it's so important and lovely to watch 🫶🏼

  • @algernon5776
    @algernon5776 Год назад +5

    I am very proud of this young lady. As a child of an Asian Mom very similar to hers I completely understand how thoughts and emotions. Congrats on your success

  • @jackiemccoy6282
    @jackiemccoy6282 Год назад +1

    Dad is so handsome and chill!!! Mom was so beautiful and she obviously did a great job raising you❤️❤️❤️

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I WILL MAKE SURE I TELL MY DAD "HE'S SO HANDSOME!"😆 LOL THANK YOU AGAIN!!💓💓💓💓

  • @thevalleygate625
    @thevalleygate625 Год назад +24

    To all the young people watching this, this is a shining example of how you get it done. She has allowed herself to take on the the advice of her elders, she is determined, and you can see she has worked extremely hard to make this happen. The result is something truly amazing that you will only ever get in life by putting in the work and accepting there will be some failures along the way. Well done!

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +2

      THANK YOU SO MUCH! 🥰🥰🥰WOW!! YOU TOOK ALL THE WORDS OUT OF MY MOUTH! lol GET WITH IT KIDS! HUSTLE AND NEVER GIVE UP. Prove them all wrong, especially the ones that doesn't believe in you!

  • @joanamiraflor
    @joanamiraflor Год назад +1

    The heart of true comfort food in our home Hong Kong. Your Mom is smiling heavenly for you, your Dad proudest. Cheers!❤🎉

  • @adb1917
    @adb1917 Год назад +4

    The good things in life are what makes the bad things bad. Life is unfair that way. But you made your mom’s dream come true, and that’s a very special thing to have done 🥟 ❤️

  • @HenkieDo
    @HenkieDo 7 месяцев назад +1

    Damm. That picture of the her mother and her being bold together, That one hit hard! I am really proud of her dedication and motivation since it is the best way to get over such a loss.

  • @shuermarvin577
    @shuermarvin577 Год назад +36

    I am sure you have made your parents proud. Running a food business is extremely difficult in NYC. Good for you. Your wonton soup looks so yummy especially with those oversized wontons. Yum Yum Yum. I hope I can visit the shop one day. Thank you for sharing.

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!! WE WILL BE HERE! HOPE TO MEET YOU ONE DAY!!💖💖💖

  • @moua0067
    @moua0067 Год назад +1

    I did cancer giving for both of my in laws. This is incredibly touching. I wish Maxi continued success.

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!💗💗💗💗 TAKE CARE!❤

  • @Pinkorchid72
    @Pinkorchid72 8 месяцев назад

    Beautiful mother and daughter. She lives on in you.

  • @palepa15
    @palepa15 Год назад +2

    Thank you Maxi for honouring your mum and family through this restaurant and food. I wish I knew about your restaurant 5 months ago as I was just in NY but if I make it back i know where I will be going. Love from New Zealand.

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! WE HOPE TO CATCH YOU NEXT TIME YOU COME TO NY! SEDNING LOVE BACK!!

  • @chick-fil-agal2264
    @chick-fil-agal2264 Год назад +3

    Love, the little you told us about your mom, sounds like a lovely person and a women of strength 💗 sorry for your lost and the food looks delicious 😋🤤

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +1

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!! 🥰🥰 SHE WAS AND ALWAYS WILL BE A WOMAN OF STRENGTH! 😇😇💪💪

  • @user-nz7fv6kh9k
    @user-nz7fv6kh9k 3 месяца назад

    Your mum is proud of you. Thank you for sharing your story ❤

  • @ohthechitchat
    @ohthechitchat Год назад +1

    Just to bite into the jumping full of shrimp, what an absolute treat. No skimping or padding it out with veg.

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +1

      NAH WE DO USE FILLERRRSSSSSS! LOL WE PACK THE GOOD STUFF AND ONLY THE GOOD STUFF!!

    • @ohthechitchat
      @ohthechitchat Год назад

      @@maxisnoodle6891 😂😂😂 let me have my dreams

  • @calvinwong365
    @calvinwong365 10 месяцев назад

    Omg the dad and daughter relationship 😂😂this is true Cantonese conversation, just giggles, jokes, sarcasm, old school Cantonese insults. The best it's when you call your love ones or strangers a fatty or chubby. True Cantonese family

  • @taylorknox4917
    @taylorknox4917 Год назад

    Beautiful and never forget that Daddy Happily and Lovingly provided a comfortable space for Mom to Happily and Lovingly cook for this sweet baby girl...... God Bless The Two Parent Family Unit! Love Love Love

  • @501badgirl501
    @501badgirl501 Год назад +1

    Ok….I’m already in Love with Maxi and her Father, and the memory of her Mother. If I ever needed a video to give me a reason to travel from the SF Bay Area to NYC….this is the one. I really need to go visit Maxi !!!

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +1

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! 💝💝💝💝WE HOPE TO MEET YOU SOON!! SENDIN LOVE BACK FROM NYC!!❤❤

  • @lilypoon1175
    @lilypoon1175 Год назад +3

    I love the Cantonese relationship father and daughter.

  • @JackieOgle
    @JackieOgle Год назад +2

    Beautiful tribute to a dear Mom. She'd be very proud I'm sure. Blessings!

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +1

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

    • @JackieOgle
      @JackieOgle Год назад

      @@maxisnoodle6891 Thank you for letting us share a bit of her with you! Best of luck and hugs to you.💕💕💕

  • @ArtU4All
    @ArtU4All Год назад +1

    Oh that last shot of wontons…
    Oh that love and respect and spark just pouring from the Daughter-Father Duo ❤️❤️
    God bless your Soul, Mama of Maxi🙏🌿❤️🥟

  • @josecantuna8768
    @josecantuna8768 Год назад +5

    I love love love love this place!!!!! Her Dad really is great with customer service. I always try to go back and buy the wontons in bulk and add them to everything!

  • @ELEKTRARE
    @ELEKTRARE Год назад +1

    I luuuuuvvvv this young strong woman entrepreneur in memory of her beloved mom ❤

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

  • @HoneyLemonDrops25
    @HoneyLemonDrops25 Год назад +2

    Crying with her. So touched by the story.

  • @annevchen
    @annevchen Год назад +2

    This is such a heartwarming story! I’m so shameful that I’m a Flushing native and I didn’t know about this shop! I’m going to be visiting it and explore more of my local mom and pop shops

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +1

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!! 🥰🥰🥰Better late than never!

  • @interlude33
    @interlude33 Год назад +1

    Maxi and her relationship with her dad made me tear up :') thank you for such a beautiful story, NYT Cooking

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +1

      THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!!🥰🥰🥰

  • @sonatak304
    @sonatak304 Год назад

    Wonton is life! Thank you NYT and Maxi's Noodles for sharing your story. I grew up in my dad's restaurant in Canada and we all emigrated from HK. I saw my entire family work so hard and I can relate. All the best to the Lau family.

  • @MagsTheFoodie
    @MagsTheFoodie Год назад

    My go to place, whether I go pick up or eat there or I send my dad to get food... I'm always here cause it's THAT good

  • @luckycal7
    @luckycal7 Год назад +6

    This place is amazing! Been going there since Mike Chen did an episode on them. Amazing food, amazing people, amazing story. Go support them. Make sure you try their fish balls too!

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +2

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @Kevindiesel
    @Kevindiesel Год назад +4

    Oh man, amazing, amazing, amazing! This is such a beautiful story, and I bet her mom is smiling from up above!

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +1

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!🙏❤🙏❤ OH I HOPE SO!! LOL

  • @dy7023
    @dy7023 Год назад +1

    Can't wait to try those huge wonton when I am in NY.

  • @piggychin63
    @piggychin63 Год назад +2

    Wow, I've eaten here a few times and I had no idea of the story behind the shop. I just thought it was a unique shop next to a hair cut place we always go to. Love the HK street food feel to it. The food is absolutely delicious! You all have to go try! So simple but it leaves such a warm fuzzy feeling inside. I will have to say Hi to Maxi or dad the next time we are there and tell them I saw this vid. Happy to continue to support this place.

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +1

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I FEEL SO LOVED WHEN YOU GUYS COME IN AND TELL ME YOU'VE SEEN THE VIDEO! IT'S SO GREAT TO MEET PEOPLE LIKE YOU...JUST SOME GREAT PEOPLE OUT THERE SUPPORTING OTHERS LIKE MYSELF AND ALSO BELIEVING IN ME AND MY DREAMS! THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTIUE SUPPORT!! YOU GUYS ARE THE REAL MVPS!!🥰🥰🥰🙏🙏💪💪

  • @chrislee8106
    @chrislee8106 8 месяцев назад

    I like your food even more after hearing your story. Thank you for sharing your family story with the world. I feel encouraged.

  • @yip2188
    @yip2188 Год назад +4

    This was so raw and real, much respect

  • @lovetomo
    @lovetomo Год назад +1

    What a touching story!!! Mommy must proud on you and smile in the heaven~~~ Wish all the best to your family~~

  • @Loke2112
    @Loke2112 Год назад

    Hi I’m Tony and I love your story. I also have loved authentic wonton soup for decades and have a batch along with the broth in my freezer as I type. I hope to visit you in Queens someday soon I’m right in south Jersey. Mad respect for you.

  • @geccec3533
    @geccec3533 Год назад +11

    As a child of immigrants, this story rang so true. Thank you for sharing!

  • @georgiasw7512
    @georgiasw7512 Год назад +2

    Oh my dear, your mom is so, so, SO proud of you.❤

  • @TYUAN2009
    @TYUAN2009 Год назад +3

    The wontons are delicious and the spicy sauce as well. Maxi, your mom is so proud of you and you are truly an exemplary good daughter! Best of luck !

  • @wendyshoowaiching4161
    @wendyshoowaiching4161 3 месяца назад +1

    Wow! Delicious. Pro Kitchen. My mom have cancer stage 3-4 late discovered. At stage 3 which is very late stage either you jump front or reverse. Many cannot make it like my mom. Her cancer is Ferocious Type which deteriorated by days. She pass away in 6 months time. I understand how you have to goes through cancer parent. You are very strong woman. Wanton Noodles goes well with dry (kon loh) too with best made char siew (pork belly). Yes! Unique giant size wanton. You need two types dry (kon loh) & Soup. Because regular client cannot be eating soup all the time & want change dry. Put in lots of blanc green (bean sprout, bok choy, lettuce leaf, or choy sum). I love a bowl of noodles with lots of vegetables.

  • @WenakaSelene29
    @WenakaSelene29 Год назад +4

    this place is sooooo good. the wontons are huge, like almost the size of a fist. super plump and flavorful. highly recommend this place!

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +1

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!🥰🥰🥰 BABY FIST DEFINITNELY LOLOL 🤣🤣🤣✊✊✊

  • @adamchurvis1
    @adamchurvis1 Год назад +1

    Maxi, I imagine that your mother, having raised you to be the quality adult you are, would have felt nothing less than triumphant -- especially in her final days as she recounted her life. I know that I certainly would have if I were your parent. And now you do your part to keep the Big Machine of Society humming along every day through your work, and you feed us good food in the process. Brava, Maestra. Brava. And may your mother rest in peace.

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +1

      THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR KIND WORDS!!! "COOKING IS LOVE MADE VISIBLE" SO TO ALL OF YOU OUT THERE THAT TRIED MY FOOD OR IS GOING TO, I LOVE YOU ALL!!❤❤❤❤❤

  • @vpetmk
    @vpetmk Год назад +2

    Such a touching and beautiful tribute to her mom

  • @3eugenee
    @3eugenee Год назад +1

    What an amazing story! We can all learn a thing or two from this wonderful determined person. ❤

  • @MJ-cd2oh
    @MJ-cd2oh Год назад

    I cried when you spoke about your mother. God bless you!

  • @rm709
    @rm709 Год назад +3

    Didn’t know a video about a NY dumpling shop would hit so hard. Thank you for sharing; now I have to have a few dumpling!

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!🥰🥰🥰 YASSSSS! HAVE SOME DUMPLINGS!!🙌🙌

  • @prettyprettysmart
    @prettyprettysmart Год назад +2

    LOVE Maxi’s Noodle and happy to see that it’s doing well

  • @tammielee3476
    @tammielee3476 Год назад +2

    I remember eating Maxi’s Wonton at the HK Cafe by Queens college. It’s so good! I should pay a visit to the new location soon.

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YA!!💝

  • @rockwelaj
    @rockwelaj Год назад

    How am I so fucking proud of a person I've never met? Good job mama. I'll visit when I'm able.

  • @ayoJL105
    @ayoJL105 Год назад +3

    Thanks for sharing this story NYTcooking. I cried! And have added this restaurant to my list when I visit. 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

  • @wilakt4fud
    @wilakt4fud Год назад +3

    Those big ass wontons looked great -- and the way she described the mixture with just enough pork for body, but not so much that it takes over the flavor-- yes! Totally sold on this spot, going to try it this week.

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!!🙏🙏 HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!❤❤❤❤

  • @mrpesheanzhang1
    @mrpesheanzhang1 Год назад +1

    Proud to see her get featured, hands down the best wontons in NYC!

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +1

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🙌🙌🙌🙌

  • @rperez416iw
    @rperez416iw Год назад +1

    What an amazing person Ms.Maxi,nothing but love to here and her restaurant.

  • @wonhome2711
    @wonhome2711 Год назад

    Its so wonderful when children make their parents proud.

  • @eh4597
    @eh4597 Год назад +2

    Dang it, came for the wontons, didn't know it was going to make me cry. Still.. want wontons now...

  • @marynguyen6703
    @marynguyen6703 Год назад +2

    The food looks delicious and for sure your mom is proud you carry on her love of her taste.

  • @YangGao-vg1lx
    @YangGao-vg1lx Год назад

    This made me cry too. Mom is beaming at you from above!

  • @Carl_Bradshaw
    @Carl_Bradshaw Год назад +4

    Used to pass by this shop and just thought it’s another Chinese restaurant in flushing but seeing this video made it so much more personal. And the food looks amazing, will be sure to check it out

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +2

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!! 🥰🥰 I think we all have a story!❤

  • @kammysks4536
    @kammysks4536 Год назад +2

    That’s it! I can say that’s the best wontons I ever had! Even the soup-base is better than Hong Kong’s 😝 We always go there when we living in NY! And also have some take out with us. I remember we started to go there just before the covid hits… but now we moved, I just miss their wontons and fake-fin soup (碗仔翅)! Hope more people who lives around NY come and try out their food, taste the real HK flavour!
    有機會再返去Flushing, 一定會再去食雲吞同碗仔翅, 仲有牛腩都正!加油 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад

      多謝!!!!💖💖💖💖回來見!!💪💪💪💪

  • @hieudang3511
    @hieudang3511 Год назад +1

    It's beautiful to see Dad & daughter work so well together keeping mum smiling from up above 💯🌟🙏🔥

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +1

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Ehhh it isn't always well lolol we crash a lot well mainly I crash a lot😂 He just lets me slide so i'll shut up sometimes lol😂

  • @peterlegend
    @peterlegend Год назад +1

    Beautiful story, my father died of stage 4 cancer 4 years ago so this hit home for me. Also a Cantonese speaking family.

  • @MzObv1ouZ
    @MzObv1ouZ Год назад +2

    Congrats Maxi! Glad you pursued your dreams, you deserve all the happiness and success in the world.

  • @cherylco2487
    @cherylco2487 Год назад +2

    i see HK in you... your alertness and energy i see that in everyone living in Hongkong :)

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +1

      lol thank you!! yeah a true Hong Konger always alert and rushing hahahah

  • @ltam9787
    @ltam9787 Год назад +2

    Love that you trained with family in Canada! I've had giant sized HK wontons in Toronto and yours remind me of the ones I grew up eating here. The bit about training your hand was brilliant.

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +1

      hahahhahah!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!🥰 yeah I had some serious stiff hand problems before lmao!!🤣😅🤣

  • @charlene.elovitzChannelYT
    @charlene.elovitzChannelYT Год назад +1

    It must have been heart-wrenching for her to tell her mom about the diagnosis; not to mention going through watching your parent's 7-year journey with cancer. It must be very meaningful for Maxi to fulfill her mother's dream. (Giant wontons look delicious!! (Ha ha I like how she doesn't "back down" when the traditionalists say "make them smaller"! )

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад +1

      Yeah that's a whole another story with her cancer journey! But THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!❤❤❤ nahhhh neva BACKING DOWN lol

  • @rachf1688
    @rachf1688 Год назад +1

    I want those wontons in Sydney looks amazing!

  • @kaitywong7203
    @kaitywong7203 11 месяцев назад

    Love everything about this video. My mom introduced me to Maxi's Noodles and the food is soooooo good. Best wontons in NYC.

  • @ElleAlexandria
    @ElleAlexandria Год назад +6

    Wow, very touching story!

  • @andysuganda
    @andysuganda Год назад +1

    Loved your story. Thank you for sharing it with the world. I love the idea of having bigger size wonton cus it gives the satisfaction to customers.

    • @maxisnoodle6891
      @maxisnoodle6891 Год назад

      THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!! WORD!!! LOL I AGREE!!🥰🥰

  • @silverlve70
    @silverlve70 Год назад +21

    OMG I want to eat this but I live 1200 miles away. Open up a restaurant down here with huge wonton PLEASE!

  • @iwaseasymeat
    @iwaseasymeat Год назад +1

    Excellent wonton noodle soup. You might miss it walking by but it's a treasure on the block