Stinky tofu, also known as chòu dòufu, gets its strong odor from the fermentation process it goes through. The brine used in the fermentation process can include vegetables, meat, shrimp, milk, and tea leaves, and is often exposed to air for months to allow natural microbial fermentation to take place. The fermentation process can take anywhere from a few days to several months, depending on how potent the tofu is desired. Major bacteria strains that contribute to the fermentation process include Bacillus sphaericus, Enterococcus gallinarum, Acinetobacter spp., and Corynebacterium spp. . A 2012 chemical analysis found 39 volatile organic compounds that contribute to the smell and taste of stinky tofu, with indole, the main compound, having an intense fecal odor.
your food court is so big, i'm jealous. Our mall used to be filled with stores back when i moved to the area in 1993, now only half of the stores are still occupied. food court keeps changing as well. Bird's broken glasses are no longer broken, and the music sample was very good.
Hi meimei. The stinky tofu gets it funk from the fermentation they use. The longer it fermented in brine which contain many items such as cabbage, tea leaves, may include meat and shrimp. The longer more funky. Much love ❤. I love all your vlogs and channels
I just listened to birdtunes on Spotify because of this and wow super impressive music production and lyrics! Great work. Also love your guys’ chemistry and relationship! Fun to watch.
I love the Newark farmer's market. It's one of the few places that sells veggies that are actually cheap and they tend to sell a lot Asian veggies that you don't typically see in supermarkets.
Loved Birds song! I can't believe how many great restaurants at Valley Fair, it's been a while. I like stinky tofu, the stinkiest tofu I had was near Souchou China. Thank you for sharing all your food finds!
ok wow that mall is STACKED with amazing food options!! if you're ever in the sgv area, I definitely recommend checking out the Shops at Santa Anita, they have really great food options too! bird's broken glasses 🤓
Glad you tried Joy! I go with my fam sometimes. We had their pig knuckle (I think it was called) once and that was tender and tasty. We also like the potstickers.
Eataly in L.A. (Century City) has two restaurants, the market, the deli counter, dessert counter, pizza shop/counter and, coffee counter. When you visit Southern CA again, stop by and see how it compares. There is another Eataly in Vegas, as well as NyC and, Chicago.
@@moremeimei💜🤗 Appreciate you and bird for sharing your adventures with us. I just became bird’s newest follower on Spotify!!! So excited to listen to his music. 🥳
I am dreading getting new glasses because they don't make my frames anymore either, and I really like these ones. I feel your struggle, Bird! Yummy, Udon is the best! You two are really making me want to start building Lego... even though I literally have no space to display them or store them LOL. Hope you both have a fantastic weekend!!
I like the cannoli and the hazelnut chocolate cookies at Eataly. I also get some of the more unique items at their grocery and their to-go salads. The Pizza and Pasta restaurant upstairs is expensive, but I had the Uovo Croccante during a special meal deal week earlier this year, and it was amazing and worth the extra charge. The pastas I had at the Vegas location were always reliable too.
Bun Appétit is one of the greatest bougie donut places in the area (Dough Wei Me in UC is also really good). I'm glad you tried the Everything Donut, which is one of my favorites (as a sugarblood, I eat way more of the savories than I do the sweet stuff, though I take bites of my P2's). Their Kimchi Spam puff and Cheddar Jalapeño scone is fantastic as well.
I LOVE MARUGAME UDON! the hot Nikutama could easily be my last meal! 😋 I live in Sacramento and me and my husband love planning a day trip to valley fair for a food day where we eat all our faves ❤ Also, everything we’ve ever had at Eataly is delicious! That goes for both restaurants at-least... Lol Love your vlogs! Thanks for the video 😊
I've wanted to try the fried stinky tofu with cabbage inside of it for so long. I saw Andrew Zimmern try it when I was a child, 20 years later the dream is still there..
Yay!!! A weekend of eats 😊😊😊 Loveeee a place that has fresh soy milk 😍 Stinky tofu is stinky because it’s fermented in a brine with fermented milk and veggies 😂 during fermentation process, it gets a bit fuzzy.
My favorite at valley fairs gelato place isssss that chocolate hazelnut is my favorite!!!!!!!!!!! So many good options. Just wish valley fair parking wasn’t so crazy lol
i can't believe the fountain is actually chocolate! the valley fair Eataly is small compared to other locations. the restaurant on the top floor is good though, and it's fun to look at all the Italian groceries.
@@bookwrm4evr No? I don't remember which one i liked better. This is why I watch food reviews and don't make them. For differences -Texture, ingredients(?) and i think one had seaweed on the outside of the roll and the other was rice.
@@PinoIcepop haha, fair point. I agree with you on the food reviews. I appreciate that you mentioned one had seaweed and the other rice, I like details, even the smallest.
@@bookwrm4evr they both have seaweed but one had rice on the outside of the seaweed and the oher had the seaweed as the outside layer. Or at least that's what I think it was. i did also try another frozen one from a Korean store about the same time, so I hope I didn't mix all three up
Bird's Broken Glasses! I hope you get the chance to review La Pizza La Pasta one of these days. It's one of my favorite restaurants along with my partner's!
Do you guys have the ice cream place called "Sorry not sorry"? they have all kinds of different flavors of ice cream. Their ice cream is really good😋 "Birds Broken glasses"😂
Bird should also just upload his music on RUclips. Just throw some lofi art in the background, and I know some people will throw it up on their TV or something! Also give him proper credits, and maybe he can get royalties off of your videos!
Better go prepare some food before I watch.. 😂 Thanks for the new vid!! Also!! The new s'mores bites in the freezer section are delicious and thought of you guys! haha There's a new passion fruit mango green tea boba mix too but its just aiiight! 😆
Stinky tofu, also known as chòu dòufu, gets its strong odor from the fermentation process it goes through. The brine used in the fermentation process can include vegetables, meat, shrimp, milk, and tea leaves, and is often exposed to air for months to allow natural microbial fermentation to take place. The fermentation process can take anywhere from a few days to several months, depending on how potent the tofu is desired. Major bacteria strains that contribute to the fermentation process include Bacillus sphaericus, Enterococcus gallinarum, Acinetobacter spp., and Corynebacterium spp. . A 2012 chemical analysis found 39 volatile organic compounds that contribute to the smell and taste of stinky tofu, with indole, the main compound, having an intense fecal odor.
thanks for the info!!!
Yes! Fermented, like the vegan version of cheese, lol. My dad loves stinky tofu. 😊
your food court is so big, i'm jealous. Our mall used to be filled with stores back when i moved to the area in 1993, now only half of the stores are still occupied. food court keeps changing as well. Bird's broken glasses are no longer broken, and the music sample was very good.
I love how Toni is watching Bird play with his new Lego toy! Such a crack up. 😂
Bird’s broken glasses 🤓- loving that new tune Bird! Your vlog always make me smile 😊
I laughed so hard when your backed up your chair and Bird asked you why you were doing that 😂 awesome couple!
Sample sounds great Bird!! Can't wait to listen more!
I look forward to all of your vlogs! Thanks for always sharing your adventures!
aw thank you so much!! appreciate youuuu ❤❤
Bird was for sure the star of this vlog! It was so funny watching the Lego action scene.. Birds broken glasses
Hi meimei. The stinky tofu gets it funk from the fermentation they use. The longer it fermented in brine which contain many items such as cabbage, tea leaves, may include meat and shrimp. The longer more funky. Much love ❤. I love all your vlogs and channels
I just listened to birdtunes on Spotify because of this and wow super impressive music production and lyrics! Great work. Also love your guys’ chemistry and relationship! Fun to watch.
I love the Newark farmer's market. It's one of the few places that sells veggies that are actually cheap and they tend to sell a lot Asian veggies that you don't typically see in supermarkets.
Another lovely vlog! That mall has a truly incredible selection of food places, I'm jealous. (Bird's broken glasses!)
New Birdtunes sample & a meimei vlog! Double like ❤❤
love your vibes and taste level. you’re one of the few food bloggers that’s still worth following imho.
You guys are so talented. Both of you give such positive vibes. Thanks for sharing
I’m loving Birds tunes!
Loved Birds song! I can't believe how many great restaurants at Valley Fair, it's been a while. I like stinky tofu, the stinkiest tofu I had was near Souchou China. Thank you for sharing all your food finds!
ok wow that mall is STACKED with amazing food options!! if you're ever in the sgv area, I definitely recommend checking out the Shops at Santa Anita, they have really great food options too! bird's broken glasses 🤓
Glad you tried Joy! I go with my fam sometimes. We had their pig knuckle (I think it was called) once and that was tender and tasty. We also like the potstickers.
Eataly in L.A. (Century City) has two restaurants, the market, the deli counter, dessert counter, pizza shop/counter and, coffee counter. When you visit Southern CA again, stop by and see how it compares. There is another Eataly in Vegas, as well as NyC and, Chicago.
ahhh i love your videos so much ❤️❤️ always get hungry watching them hehe 🙃🍱
aw thank you!!!! appreciate youuuu 🥰🥰🥰
Birds broken glasses 👓 lol I love you both soo much ❤
I was sad and then saw you posted and I am not sad anymore :3
meimei vlogs always brighten my day!! thank you guys for all that you do!
aw you're so sweet!!! thank you so much for watching 🥹❤
I am soo happy you went to Joy Restaurant. I’ve been going there since I was a little girl!
Watching a video from you is a whole event, I get comfy, get a coffee or tea, and enjoy ❤️
💜💜💜🎊 Yay!!! Another vlog!!! I can honestly say I’m addicted to your videos. Popcorn ready, let’s go!!! 🎉💜💜💜💜
aw i'm honored 🥹 appreciate you sm!!! ❤❤❤
@@moremeimei💜🤗 Appreciate you and bird for sharing your adventures with us. I just became bird’s newest follower on Spotify!!! So excited to listen to his music. 🥳
I am dreading getting new glasses because they don't make my frames anymore either, and I really like these ones. I feel your struggle, Bird! Yummy, Udon is the best! You two are really making me want to start building Lego... even though I literally have no space to display them or store them LOL. Hope you both have a fantastic weekend!!
Ooo i would love to see a food tour of all the restaurants at Valley Fair! I feel like Valley Fair has so many good restaurants!
you can get the eataly sandwiches toasted/warmed up! tastes much better. also, the mushroom pizza is rly good! 🤗
Birds broken glasses 👓 that has to be the mall of my dreams! So many amazing food places!! Ahhh
You guys always go to the best places to eat! Everything looks so delicious always! 😍😋❤️
I like the cannoli and the hazelnut chocolate cookies at Eataly. I also get some of the more unique items at their grocery and their to-go salads. The Pizza and Pasta restaurant upstairs is expensive, but I had the Uovo Croccante during a special meal deal week earlier this year, and it was amazing and worth the extra charge. The pastas I had at the Vegas location were always reliable too.
always a great time when you upload thank youuu
Bun Appétit is one of the greatest bougie donut places in the area (Dough Wei Me in UC is also really good). I'm glad you tried the Everything Donut, which is one of my favorites (as a sugarblood, I eat way more of the savories than I do the sweet stuff, though I take bites of my P2's). Their Kimchi Spam puff and Cheddar Jalapeño scone is fantastic as well.
Loved Bird’s song he is talented! 💯💯
I have been looking for that hoodie you're wearing. I think Downtown Disney is sold out. Where did you get yours?????
I’m so excited to watch! I love your blogs! ❤
so fun!! you’re amazing, mei mei💗💗
ahh thank you camryn!!! 😭❤
Love valley fair! It’s getting more and more stores and food. Unlike most malls that are struggling
I LOVE MARUGAME UDON! the hot Nikutama could easily be my last meal! 😋 I live in Sacramento and me and my husband love planning a day trip to valley fair for a food day where we eat all our faves ❤ Also, everything we’ve ever had at Eataly is delicious! That goes for both restaurants at-least... Lol Love your vlogs! Thanks for the video 😊
Always love your vlogs
ahh thank you so much!! appreciate you 🥰🥰
We have Eataly here in Canada as well and it is crazy expensive! Definitely not an everyday thing, but good for a once in a while splurge.
I've wanted to try the fried stinky tofu with cabbage inside of it for so long. I saw Andrew Zimmern try it when I was a child, 20 years later the dream is still there..
Omg that sounded amazing! Go bird.
Yay!!! A weekend of eats 😊😊😊
Loveeee a place that has fresh soy milk 😍
Stinky tofu is stinky because it’s fermented in a brine with fermented milk and veggies 😂 during fermentation process, it gets a bit fuzzy.
The line for that noodle place is always soooo long! Never tried it but want to! Also they have that same gelato place in Italy!
My favorite at valley fairs gelato place isssss that chocolate hazelnut is my favorite!!!!!!!!!!!
So many good options. Just wish valley fair parking wasn’t so crazy lol
What can be better than going to Eataly? Getting a Too Good To Go surprise bag from Eataly.
"I'm not an animal."
"You literally are, your name is Bird." hahaha
I lost it when bird started singing Usher 😆
i can't believe the fountain is actually chocolate! the valley fair Eataly is small compared to other locations. the restaurant on the top floor is good though, and it's fun to look at all the Italian groceries.
Love that donut spot!!! Favorites are guava cheesecake and passion fruit
Had both Costco (found it first there) and the TJ's kimbap ( finally got a hold of them). I cant wait for the kimbap video.
Did you like one more than the other? What was the difference? I've only tried the TJ's one which I like.
@@bookwrm4evr No? I don't remember which one i liked better. This is why I watch food reviews and don't make them. For differences -Texture, ingredients(?) and i think one had seaweed on the outside of the roll and the other was rice.
@@PinoIcepop haha, fair point. I agree with you on the food reviews. I appreciate that you mentioned one had seaweed and the other rice, I like details, even the smallest.
@@bookwrm4evr they both have seaweed but one had rice on the outside of the seaweed and the oher had the seaweed as the outside layer. Or at least that's what I think it was. i did also try another frozen one from a Korean store about the same time, so I hope I didn't mix all three up
Thanks for the tip about the car tissue and refill! Bird's broken glasses....how did Bird get that name?🍦🥪🍜
Bird's Broken Glasses!
I hope you get the chance to review La Pizza La Pasta one of these days. It's one of my favorite restaurants along with my partner's!
If you go back to Eataly, get the fhungi pizza. I wanna see what you think :)
How are the fur babies doing? Saw tony so cute.
I DID NOT EXPECT THT
BIRD MUSIC IS SO GOOOD
Birds song sounds so good!!!
If you ever get down to San Diego - you have to try Formoosa! A lil Taiwanese place I really love ❤
Bird’s broken glasses 🤓 😊
Birds birthday Lego looks like a dragonfly!!!
😆Bird's broken glasses
Bird’s broken glasses! 😆
okay wtf i’ve been listening to still you i did not know bird made that song!!! i’m in shock!!!!! okay birdtunes we want more releases!!!
ily meimei! :)
Does Bird make music for your video? Sounds pretty good.
when’s your next trip to taiwan? I’m going in november, you should plan a meetup when you go!
Which Costco was that? Awesome Asian items
would you guys ever relocate to Taiwan??
Birds broken glasses 😊
Those Lee’s Coffee concentrate drinks are suuuuuper strong!
Wish you would have shared the prices!
For the AFOL's in my life that LOVE minifigs, Bird just shoving his mini's aside hurt a little. 🤪☺
This is a nice way to come into my 25th birthday tomorrow 🥲❤️❤️❤️❤️
omg!!! happy birthday!!!! hope you have the best day everrrrr 🥰🥳🎉
I stay down the street from that same happy lemon and crave them so much yet never go lol 🤦🏽♀️
Bird’s broken glasses 🤓 😂
“I’m not an animal” LMAOOO AHAHAHAHAH
Birds broken glasses! Did he pick out a new pair?
I miss the bay area. Used to live in Fremont (Ardenwood)
Why are you backing up? lol😂😂
Your facial expressions when you bite into food... funny.
That’s the mall we go to!
Love your content from spain ❤☺
Do you guys have the ice cream place called "Sorry not sorry"? they have all kinds of different flavors of ice cream. Their ice cream is really good😋 "Birds Broken glasses"😂
Amazing music bird
I wonder if they could make the focaccia up first before making sandwich ❤
That’s a bangerrrrr
Lee's Coffee is CRACK in the best way lmao
Bird's broken glasses. lol
Bird’s broken glasses 😊
RAHHHH BUN APPÉTIT MENTIONED 🗣️🗣️🗣️
love your vedas
Bird should also just upload his music on RUclips. Just throw some lofi art in the background, and I know some people will throw it up on their TV or something! Also give him proper credits, and maybe he can get royalties off of your videos!
Was that Bird singing????!!!!!!?????
That Lee’s is STRONG! 😵💫
Better go prepare some food before I watch.. 😂 Thanks for the new vid!! Also!! The new s'mores bites in the freezer section are delicious and thought of you guys! haha There's a new passion fruit mango green tea boba mix too but its just aiiight! 😆
oooo smores bites!!! gotta be on the lookout next time I go!
Bird’s broken glasses!
Birds broken glasses 🤓