What It's Like Grocery Shopping in Vietnam / Vlog
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- Опубликовано: 4 июл 2024
- I will bring you for a massive grocery shopping trip in Vietnam (all prices included). We'll visit the largest supermarket in Dalat city, a local fresh market and a mini-market with Western style products.
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⏱ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 intro
00:39 day 1: western shopping at Dreams Mart
04:34 day 1: dinner
05:53 day 2: sending postcards
07:04 day 2: supermarket groceries
17:14 day 2: local fresh market
20:00 day 2: dinner & reflections on these days
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That was fun recording it with friends! Hope you enjoyed it 🙏 next video coming right next Saturday, stay tuned (and consider turning on the notification bell so you won't miss the live premiere!)
su su is chayote. the chayote shoots (the young vine) are also edible.
Susu will be easier to remember 😅 thanks!
Also called Choko in Australia. Grows well in the subtropical and wetter tropical regions of Australia and I remember it being often served up when other green veges weren't so available. We had the vines growing around our chicken pens as both shade and a food crop.
@@geradkavanagh8240 In Louisiana, USA its called a merleton. Every granny has some growing up her fence.
@@denesebramblette3548 Only Grannies? That says something to start with
Grocery stores tell you so much about the people , even if only traveling wIthin the USA.thank you for taking me to a grocery I will never get to see in person
Absolutely love your videos - all of the information, gorgeous scenery, and interactions with the people you meet. You make these countries REAL And your charming personality is the best!
It's Niki's personality that makes his videos. I would watch a video of him painting a fence and talking about his feelings and experience on that!
It’s amazing how quickly you adapt to new countries ,I find it so interesting !
Enjoyed this shopping vlog! Like seeing all of the different fruits and vegetables that I've never seen before. The meals cooked looked delicious and you're friend's are all very kind! I like how you sat down at the end of your video with your final thought's. Enjoyed watching Niki!❤❤❤😊
Thank you Lori! The both meals were tasty :)
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Nikki you must have read my mind!!! I just got home from work (I work for Hospice) and thought man I need to tell him that while I will never be able to afford the postcard club, I'll always follow. Btw..I also go to grocery to learn about the people and what life is like locally! Such a clever young man!!
Thank you very much Diane!
Trai Su Su is chayote. It's actually a fruit, but is used as a vegetable/squash. Nicki, I love that you take us grocery shopping, since I'm a "foodie". Thanks for the experience.
I really enjoyed the video, but the editing was a bit choppy and fast. That made it a little hard to watch but the content was excellent and I enjoyed seeing and hearing your roommates. Seems like you all eat pretty well!
As for exploring a new country,my guess is that you might be going to Indonesia perhaps Java or Bali or maybe even Sri Lanka. Let me know if I got it right. You have already been to Cambodia and I’m not sure that Laos or Myanmar would be safe. if you went to Japan, you would definitely have sticker shock. It’s one of the most expensive places I have ever traveled.
That World of Warcraft quest thing was a great addition! xD
There is a Vietnamese market in Memphis that I love going to, so many exotic items, tons of produce.
Niki, it's good to see that you're safe, happy, and enjoying life. What a great bunch of people you've found to live with, and Dalat (at 1500 m. altitude) seems like a good place to be. It was fascinating to see all the stuff that's available at the markets.
It is wonderful here!
Your vlogs are getting more and more enjoyable - thank you!
This video was very enjoyable to watch.
Such a great choice of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Your housemates are very good cooks, and the meals they made look absolutely delicious!
You seem to have really immersed yourself in Vietnamese culture. 👍
POST CARD. Every Canadian I’ve met is like a very nice American.
Niki, lost you and now found you again. You were a great person to understand what was going on in the Ukrainian war as it relates to a Russian citizen. Your English is really easy to understand. Again glad to see you doing well and are safe. God keep you well and safe from a unjust war.
Your friend is living the dream-- in Vietnam steadily cooking dinners for all of your friends. Sounds like my typa life man.
Yes!
Great video 👍📸 please to see you have settled nicely in Vietnam
Su Su is chayote in English (and Spanish). It originated from southern Mexico and Central America. My parents are from Mexico but in the central north where they don’t eat it but I’ve seen when eating in southern Mexico. It’s probably more popular in Asia though which is funny to me
Not sure how it’s pronounced as I’ve only heard it pronounced in Spanish and I only see them in the US in Mexican or Asian grocery stores. The word comes from a Mexican indigenous language
POST CARD
Good to know about chayote, I've never heard this word in my life. About the postcard, you better edit "post card" into a single word "postcard", I think the website I'll use for picking a comment won't notice "post card" with a space
su su = (s)ee + t(oo)
soo soo 😅
Would like it if you interviewed your friends and people you meet, and what you do every day.
As a, life-long, restaurant cook, I found the grocery shopping very entertaining. I was saying Su-Su…yuzu? suzu? Both items I’m familiar with😊 but it’s actually chayote squash
Having been to 40 countries in the last 30+ years, I think it's great for young people to travel across Asia. There are so many different places to explore and costs are low enough so you get really good value for the money. Other continents are interesting too, but maybe not as safe or inexpensive as Asia.
Lin's chayote and carrot and the ribs look awesome, same with the light vegetable soup.
An AirBnb host here in Chicago invited me and 2 other guests to enjoy dinner which she prepared. It was kind of last minute and I wasn't sure I could eat much since I wasn't really hungry. I was sorry I'd said as much because the food she gave us was really amazing. It was satisfying and delicious. I think I could have eaten a lot more of it! I'm glad for your experiences and thank you for sharing them. I like your taste in postcards, too! 🙂
Great shopping vlog Niki. The meals look delicious and all your roommates seem so cool and nice. I hope you plan on staying there for a while, seems like a great and peaceful place to be...
You're so kind and gentle; funny and friendly! Love your videos, love your ways - happy days to you and friends Niki! ❤️
Really enjoy your grocery shopping videos, love seeing the people and different foods, also so much cheaper cost of living their, I see why you like living there, can’t wait to see your next adventure and would love a postcard.
Hi. The green round vegetable is a round courgette. Like your outfit. The goat cheese is very very tasty! The su we call chayota.
Yup Asia is home to me. I've been here a decade now. When I left China I went back to Europe for a bit but life had moved on. I couldn't imagine living anywere else. Europe is fine for holidays. And as we know Georgia is too tense right now.Myanmar gives me that Balkans/Georgia feeling whilst being in Aisa. I just came back from Bangkok last night. That place is a nightmare. I only go there for medical and picking up stuff. I upload every week ever since I opened my channel even though I work full time as a kinder teacher and am nearly 60 ha ha!
Yeah. I am nerding out with this video. Lightning in a bottle. I love the exotic contrast and compare videos narrated by our friendly and informative host. Beautiful outdoor scenery, hands-on shopping in real markets with lots of new and also familiar goods explained with costs and plenty of polite opinions and compare/contrast with another far away country from me, genuine interaction with locals, lots of real food that people make and eat at home, seeing your friends, and being teased with fun future videos.
My favorite video right now and reminds me of your old videos I loved but with new characters and side quests. It's also nice seeing you a bit more relaxed and dare I say...happy?
Thanks for the video. It was a nice pick-me-up when I was having a bad day.
Thank you very much, Katie! More videos coming :) I hope tomorrow is going to be a good day for you!
The most fun I had in my life was living under the same roof with other people from different countries each. This is the closest best to being an astronaut into solving world peace. Just people chilling, having fun and exchanging stories. Also, I hope you're not actually putting your real address there, in case Mother Russia goes around snooping, pretending to be a patreon supporter or something.
Excellent film. When I go abroad I enjoy walking around both supermarkets and ordinary markets. Its fun to see items that I don’t find in Brighton, my home city in England, such as Dragon Fruit 🐲
In a supermarket in Funchal, Madeira, I bought two bottle of wine priced at €1 each. To my suprise and delight they actually tasted delicious! 🥳🍷🤪
Thank you very much for the interesting vlog,Niki,and good luck to you !
Thank you Gerhard! Best wishes from Vietnam :)
I always enjoy your grocery shopping videos. That bag of vegetables was a great price. How is the price of shrimp? When is it your turn to cook Russian dinner? That light green vegetable is called chayote in English and is a squash. Hello to your roommates!
Shrimp is inexpensive here, comparable to pork or beef prices. Sometimes we get it too. That might be my turn cooking Russian breakfast, not a dinner!
Another great video Niki, thanks for taking us along! In Canada and the US, we would call those Pumpkins "Squash" and there are many many varieties of Squash as you noted. We only call one kind of Squash a Pumpkin. See you in the next one!
I live in the US and I don’t know the names of most squashes / pumpkins. I know zucchini (yellow or green) and I know the orange pumpkin…the rest, I just say “it’s a pumpkin or squash”
Just learned a new word: squash!
In Da Nang we have Moon milk market that has lots of western food and very reasonable prices. Also Big C and Mega markets have lots of western choices.
Love these videos so much!! I'd love to get postcards from you!! Sending love from Louisville Kentucky 🥰
I’m so glad to see you having such a great time with new friends. How wonderful you have Braden who loves to cook! The perfect roommate ☺️
That 'su su' vegetable has a few different names because it's used in a few different parts of the world. The name that I'm familiar with used in English is 'chayote'.
It's nice to see that you've made all kinds of friends where you live. As I'm Canadian, it's also a pleasant surprise to see a couple of Canadians.
My nephew loved Cambodia. That’s my guess. Where you’re living is beautiful and a lot less expensive than everywhere you mentioned. You’ve got it made there and with all the friends you’re living with this will be a time you will never forget and will look back fondly on.
I've been to Cambodia (and liked it!) and might be going there this month as well! That's not the original destination though
Yes it is why we can never return to Europe. It is ok for holidays but Asia is home
I'd love to be the random postcard person! Can't afford to become a member presently, but am a huge postcard collector for over twenty years. Keep on living the life!
Amazing videos showing how other people live around the world. Thanks for sharing😊
In most of the west Su su or chayote squash are generally known as ''Choko''.
My local Aldi in Australia now stocks Rivet Vietnamese beer!
PS It's interesting that Vietnam uses the English Alphabet when all surrounding countries dont.
Vietnam formerly used another alphabet (similar to Chinese characters) then they changed to the Latin/ English alphabet when they were colonized by France. (or that's what my Viet mom told me, don't know how true or if she got the dates wrong)
Su su in French is called chouchou (almost the same pronunciation), or chayotte in the French overseas islands.
I guess that's where the name choko comes from. That's what Australians know it as.
Su Su is Chayote Squash in English :) Also, omg, I've never seen orange zuchinni! Also, the fresh market is probably where the chefs and people in the know shop :)
Orange zucchini looks so much more beautiful than ordinary green ones 😁
Make sure you send a postcard sized hello to me from Cambodia if you go there ( i think that is where you are going next ) cheers and happy Solstice from Australia, lovely winter here, i am typing this its about 10 C this morning in Sydney, but the wheather in Dalat sounds nice.
Cambodia might be in my list for this month too but that's not where I'm heading first!
There are many attractions that are very interesting.
Thank you for another video! It's always interesting to see the various foods, markets, and prices. You seem to be enjoying your time there. It's beautiful, and the vibe is laid back even in the city, it seems. I'm happy you have good friends to hang out with as well. So happy you are uploading again! 🥰💛
Amazing video Niki. I’m enjoy your shopping trips and the interesting scenery around Dalat. Showing this to my Grandchildren in Seattle.
Dragonfruit is America: $5.00 ea.
I prefer yellow ones, for the sweetness BUT! 2 hours after eating, “slippage” occurs😅
Omg that's expensive for a single dragonfruit
Niki stay safe enjoy life and don't get caught up in bad Vlads meat grinder , your content is wonderful.
Good job. Enjoy this series and look forward to more.
Looks like you´ve found some very nice people to share a house with. Good to see you guys getting along so well! Love the idea about the postcards too.
Thailand has everything you could want in one country, it has the best combination of good infrastructure, friendly people, beautiful beaches, amazing scenery, markets and temples, cheap quality food and accommodation. I have been to every S.E. Asian country and Thailand has the best lifestyle imo!
Không có nơi nào là tốt nhất, chỉ có nơi phù hợp với bạn nhất!
Chúc mừng bạn đã tìm được mảnh đất phù hợp, hãy tận hưởng.❤
Don't forget to use translation apps. Google can also show you a picture what the vegetable (or other product) looks like to make it easier to find in the store.
I just take photos and ask ChatGPT
Expensive lately yes. However, in defence: great fresh produce at local farmers markets, farm stands outside city limits selling surplus havest and fresh eggs, coop stores also carry lots of fresh local produce. West coast USA ....Cheers.😊
Enjoy your trip. Safe travels!
mr niki i love your videos so much this is way better than all the affluence content on youtube i prefer to see regular lives of somewhat regular people and compare it to my own, its more enjoyable to be informed about the world as a whole and not just the top 10% :D
Agree. Nobody wants that show off 'my life is better than yours' content. I really love Niki's style. He is a lot more intimate than I am. I love him because he got me started on RUclips
Nice to see you! 😊 Hello from Alberta, Canada!
Greetings from Dalat, Vietnam!
Thanks for the stream and THUMB'S - UP everyone.... and your going to film in CUBA ?
Cuba isn't in my itinerary for next few years for sure! but I want to visit there someday
Who would have thought a trip to the grocery store would be so enjoyable? I guess it just depends on who you go with. Thanks for the tour of the market. Stay safe.
World of Warcraft sound quest is just 👌👏
Your Canadian friends are so confident in front of the camera! And seem lovely
I need to find myself an Italian-Canadian roommate that loves to cook. That carbonara looked delish. Kudos, Brayden.
I would love to receive a postcard!! Great video Niki! ❤😊
I remember watching your videos about grocery shopping in Russia, and now I just watched a video about you shopping in my very own country Vietnam, which is really cool. The sights in Vietnamese supermarkets and fresh markets are so familiar with me, even though I don't live in Da Lat (I'm from Ha Noi). So happy for you and I hope you will enjoy your stay in Vietnam. For your next trip, I guess maybe you'll visit Laos or Cambodia.
Thank you! Vietnam is amazing, I'm enjoying here very much
The light green oval shaped vegetable in the pumpkin area or at the market is a Mirliton Squash (Chayote) also called vegetable pear☀️
Postcard! Loved the pasta montage :)
The Su Su here in Louisiana is called Merliton in English. It's a favorite with seafood such as shrimp or oysters in a casserole.
sour cream. cream and lemon set out 24 hr covered loosly. bingo sour cream.
It really is a nice place to live. Nice people gorgeous scenery and shops catering for all tastes at great prices. I see no downsides to the experience. A great place to call home,for now...maybe much longer?
He Said that he will leave vietnam this summer
It won't be my home for much much longer but I definitely will keep this place as my home base for some time
I live in Nova Scotia Canada Braden . Where do you come from my friend. Nikki is a great room mate I would think ❤👍 and of course POSTCARD 😂😂😂
greetings from Vietnam! I'm originally coming from Russia. By the way, you better edit "post card" into "postcard" without a space, so the tool I use for picking a comment works for your postcard too :)
Thanks friend 😁
H Niki ❤❤❤❤ - absolutely fantastic video showing us markets in La Lat! THANK YOU!!
Also you are so lucky to have housemates who love to cook ....
Wondering if the next country you visit will be LAOS? would love to receive a postcard from wherever you are - best wishes for happiness ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you 😊 it won't be Laos for this time, but I want to visit there too. I only traveled to Laos for 1 days for a visa run back in 2020
I would love a random postcard! I'm Canadian too
14:02 Carrots: One strange difference of those carrots compared to ours in the UK is that those have more of the green roots left on. Our carrots usually have no roots at all, although one _can_ buy carrots with roots, but they are sold as something special, something extra healthy. And more expensive!
Interesting episode Niki, who does not love food :-) Especially for most of us in the temperate north, supermarkets in an Asian country.
Thanks for your videos, it's providing a really good feel of the life in the locations you are. Also love the really good energy of people around you.
Just very interesting and very enjoyable to watch Niki. You are certainly living the life with your friends. Yes Yes more of this content please. Thank you . Paul
The locals are so cute. You got video bombed at 11:28 by a group of giggly girls in the supermarket! :D
Just noticed that while editing :)
Sounds like it’s your turn to cook a Russian meal for your friends!! Would love a postcard!
Probably yes 😅 a Russian breakfast that can be!
Loving your new videos, you look so much happier now inyour new life, i would love a postcard from you in Vietnam ❤
Niki I’m so pleased you have found a country that suits you. You seem so happy with your life now. Looking forward to next vid to see where you go. I’m amazed at how cheap the food is, the meals that your friends cooked you looked yummy. Also all your flat mates look nice. New Zealand.
I truly appreciate you videos
Very enjoyable video! Great to have friends with you to share your experiences. Postcard, for sure, yes.
You are so lucky to have such good housemates and such good cooks too! I enjoy your trips to get groceries. It's very interesting to see what's different and what's the same in other countries/cultures. Duck eggs aren't something normally seen in the grocery stores where I live in the southern part of the US. My daughter collects postcards and it would be so cool to get one from Asia. One of my friends brought some postcards for her when he went home to Serbia for a visit. It made her day.
Excellent. My grocery store pales in comparison .. USA Maine.
Keep in mind though the minimum wage in Vietnam is under $1 an hour - imagine working for two hours to buy ten eggs
looks so amazing! I really appreciate your idea to share a postcard with the regular commenters. Best of luck to everyone. It was nice to see a little comparison between the supermarkets and the fresh market. I understand why a lot of locals choose the fresh market and if you adapt your shopping style it seems like the best way to go, even if it isnt what we are used to.. Also, turning your visa run into a 10-14 day trip seems like an absolute win, getting two tasks done at once, a video, and visa renewal. it would let you see a lot of different places for just a bit more cost in time+money than hopping the border and back. Cant wait to see where you go.
Question for video: What are the various reasons why you chose Vietnam over the other Asian countries to live in? What are the things you wish they would do better in Vietnam?
The visa is easiest for Vietnam. The motorcycles everywhere that you can't walk on the streets. And the karaoke at all hours. Vietnamese are lovely so its a great country to live in.
good one!
Post cards are great to give and receive. I really enjoy your market videos.
For some reason RUclips wasn't showing me your videos, Niki! I'm glad to see them again.
I love your pricing videos it's fun to see this.
I wouldn't mind a Postcard 🙂↕️
Thanks!
Thank you Derek!
Hey Niki, you can't get real sour cream in Canadian supermarkets either. We hve to shop at the Polish or Romanian supermarket. i had a bit of a chuckle when you talked about it being so good and real.
The green vegetable you asked about is called chayote, cho cho, Christophene, Mirleton.... and probably has more names since it originated in Mesoamerica. It grows on a vine. Very productive when it's happy.
Cải xoong is watercress. Su su is chayote
Really good advice to go grocery shopping to learn more about the area you are in! Even in the US the stores and items vary from place to place. I would love to have a postcard from you, Niki! ❤
In your next video where you talk about your daily life in Vietnam and why you like living in Asia, explain some of the differences between Asia/Vietnam and Georgia. In Vietnam, how do you get by with the language? In Georgia you probably don't have any language issues.
I would love to get a postcard from you!
I also love grocery store content. I always find it super interesting to see what grocery stores abroad sell and how much things cost there.
Thank you Niki for another Intriguing video. Beautiful people, Delicious food at a great price.
I love your videos Niki and fellows Canadians! are good!Asia is definitely interesting to explore!❤😊
Wow. You have it made with your housemate who loves to cook.these meals look restaurant type meals. I know a lot of Russian folks visit Thailand. That’s my guess.
Postcard
I love watching your shopping videos.