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The largest population of Chinese are in Taiwan followed by NYC. How can you tell tea is amazing while it is still blistering your mouth and scalding the taste buds? There is no bean curd inside a bean curd wrap. The wrap is made of bean curd into a noodle like consistency.. Sheeeeeeesh!
Chinese food is one of the most popular cuisines in the world. It is known for its diverse flavors, use of fresh ingredients, and emphasis on balance and harmony in each dish. From spicy Sichuan dishes to delicate Cantonese dim sum, Chinese cuisine offers a wide range of options for any palate. Additionally, many Chinese dishes have a long history and cultural significance, making them not only delicious but also rich in tradition. Whether enjoyed at a local restaurant or cooked at home, Chinese food is sure to satisfy
The Egg Tarts (Pastéis de Nata) are actually from Macau, a former Portuguese Colony near Hong Kong and were introduced to the Chinese by the Portuguese. You can still find the egg tarts in Portugal and Brazil as well. Remnant of the Portuguese Empire!
Sam Woo's is a place of pilgrimage. I like how you go through the kitchen to get into the restaurant. It is so surreal. Not sure what to make of that Feng Shui setting. In any case, Sam Woo's is a party place. Can't get enough of it.
3:25 - That looks like Cheung Fun, a specialty of Guangdong province in China. I live in Dongguan and you can find this made out on the streets in the morning! So good!
Dim sum is great with numerous varieties. Even pork bun could be steamed or deep fried at the bun base added with white wine. That's an invention by Hong Kong chef. Try!
Wow, what a tour, some unique food especially honey prawns with walnuts, at least I never heard about this combination of prawn and dry fruit. Some of the Chinese dishes might contain almonds and peanuts.
Many of the Chinese food in America that does not exist in China do exist in the Philippines (beef brocoli, chopsuey, egg rolls, Chowmien noodles cooked in American style, orange chicken....etc.)
I am Chinese live in central California and I go to SF few times a year...I eat and buy things that I can't buy where I live...I miss all the dim sum and bakery foods... Yummmmm...👍👍👍👌👌👌👏👏👏❤❤❤❤❤❤😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋
FYI: NYC has the largest Chinese population outside of Asia. It also has the largest Chinatown in the USA. San Francisco is the oldest Chinatown in the US. Google it, I just did out of curiosity. Great video. Keep up the great work. 😊
Wow the SF Chinatown website said its the oldest and that it has the largest Chinese population: thank you for letting me know I was wrong. Can’t always be right looking online 😓
Davidsbeenhere I am retired in Las Vegas but have family in NY. When I visit my family, they take me to the two Chinatown’s that NY has. The Old Chinatown in Manhattan and the New Chinatown in Brooklyn. Don’t need google, just look around and see for yourself. Been to Shanghai, China. The shopping for Chinese items and for Chinese food is even better in NY than in Shanghai. Go figure. Enjoy your videos. 😊
The dragon show is so cool, man! We have a Chinatown here in Chicago, and it's one of my favorite places to visit. Love seeing all of the culture and artwork there. There are so many options on that first menu, it would probably take me forever to decide what I wanted! Looks like you made some awesome choices. The rice noodle roll looks and sounds outstanding, and so does the skin roll. I've never had egg custard, let alone in a tart, but I've heard lots of great things about it. I love fortune cookies, though, and I know I would lose my mind if I had that big one! My stomach literally started growling the moment I saw the honey walnut prawns. Haha, I think I need to go eat dinner! 😂 Great video as always, and I'm looking forward to the rest of your California adventure!
S.F Chinatown for me is such a comfortable place to be. I have been all over the Chinese speaking world. But the world of S.F Chinatown is like no other. It is like a whole different planet. I know the places you've been to in your video. I go there many times. I always have good conversations with the older generation. They have a brilliant sense of humor. I like when they get sarcastic. They are so hilarious. If you ever get to know anybody of the older generation, go to their favorite Dim Sum restaurant. The men are easy going. But, the grandmas pounce on the basket trolly that just came out of the kitchen. DON'T GET IN THEIR WAY. I have seen fights break out. Not too bad. But hilarious. If you ever go to Dublin, California, go to the Willow Tree. There is a Shrimp and Walnut dish that is out of this world. I don't know what they do to the walnuts, they are not crunchy. They are fluffy and airy inside. The mix of the Shrimp and Airy walnuts are like you have gone to Heaven. I am not sure how they make the walnuts that way. I am still experimenting. Also, Fire Cracker soup. My favorite. I am still experimenting with the way they make the rice for the soup. If you haven't tried it, do so. You will fall in love with that soup.
Great video David. Yeah SF has the oldest Chinatown in America and its great location, but have you ever visted the oldest Chinatown in the world, in Manila Philippines, its over 450 years old? I visited a few years back, its all updated but great fun, not as large area wise as the SF Chinatown.
Davidsbeenhere Sorry David to correct you again but that is a lion costume, not dragon, believe me. You can Google Chinese lion dance and will see photos of lion dance and costume. Chinese lion dances are traditionally performed in ceremonies to bring good luck and fortune such as Chinese New Year, business grand openings, weddings, etc.
One thing I was told about food (No matter where you go), DON'T ASK TOO MANY QUESTIONS. I have seen how foods are made all over the world. Yes, if it says Pork and Shrimp dish. YEEAH, just shut up, eat, and let the fantasy of pork and shrimp take over. Thus, advise, always let the placebo effect of pork and shrimp make you drift off to the world of fantasy.
This made me very hungry. I loved dumplings and pork buns in Shanghai but in South Africa theres not much choice available, basically pork and chives but 90 percent chives
Hi RUclips Fam! I hope you really enjoyed this epic Chinese food tour of the oldest Chinatown in America!
Thank you for watching this video! If you're new to my channel please SUBSCRIBE bit.ly/DBH-SUB for new travel content every week! Also follow me on Instagram to get live updates: instagram.com/davidsbeenhere
Davidsbeenhere Been there brother. Love your channel man
Have fun and Bon Provecho!
The skin is made out of tofu. We called that 'tofu skin'.
@@josephhui1986 Right, I was going to tell him that but you beat me to it. Thanks
The largest population of Chinese are in Taiwan followed by NYC. How can you tell tea is amazing while it is still blistering your mouth and scalding the taste buds? There is no bean curd inside a bean curd wrap. The wrap is made of bean curd into a noodle like consistency.. Sheeeeeeesh!
Chinese food is one of the most popular cuisines in the world. It is known for its diverse flavors, use of fresh ingredients, and emphasis on balance and harmony in each dish. From spicy Sichuan dishes to delicate Cantonese dim sum, Chinese cuisine offers a wide range of options for any palate. Additionally, many Chinese dishes have a long history and cultural significance, making them not only delicious but also rich in tradition. Whether enjoyed at a local restaurant or cooked at home, Chinese food is sure to satisfy
Dim sum is the best in Chinatown for sure
Not even Amy Chen visited this shit hole
Far east cafe is the Best! ...ask for the fabulously wonderful Cathy ( Manager) she will make you the most amazing Chinese Mai Tai EVER! Enjoy!!
Walnuts and shrimps must be delicious.
The Egg Tarts (Pastéis de Nata) are actually from Macau, a former Portuguese Colony near Hong Kong and were introduced to the Chinese by the Portuguese. You can still find the egg tarts in Portugal and Brazil as well. Remnant of the Portuguese Empire!
Sam Woo's is great too. A smaller restaurant though and no dim sum
Sam Woo's is a place of pilgrimage. I like how you go through the kitchen to get into the restaurant. It is so surreal. Not sure what to make of that Feng Shui setting. In any case, Sam Woo's is a party place. Can't get enough of it.
Your so nlessed David im happy you get to enjoy life
3:25 - That looks like Cheung Fun, a specialty of Guangdong province in China. I live in Dongguan and you can find this made out on the streets in the morning! So good!
I’m surprised they didn’t give you a season soy like they do in New York city Chinatown. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for sharing 🌻
Hello pretty how are you doing I hope you good 🌹?
Very nicely done David. Your food review videos are addictive.
Great video! My favorite Dim Sum restaurant in San Francisco!
Great video. Im heading there today. I craving chinese food.
Yes!! Happy to see you went to all the good places in my city.
Bean curd rolls are my absolute favorite!!!
I’m a new subscriber to your channel and I’ve binged watched quite a few lol. I love your videos and this one was wonderful also. Hi from Australia 👋🏼
Wow amazing thank you! So many more videos to come!! Love you!!
This is my childhood! ❤️
Dim sum is great with numerous varieties. Even pork bun could be steamed or deep fried at the bun base added with white wine. That's an invention by Hong Kong chef. Try!
Wow that dim sum place had so many items. Egg tarts are delicious, the food looked good 🙂
We don't get fortune cookies at Chinese restaurants in NZ we get plate of fruit at the end of a meal.
That eyes flip tho 🙄 I like it 😂
Great video David Bhai.
Wow, what a tour, some unique food especially honey prawns with walnuts, at least I never heard about this combination of prawn and dry fruit. Some of the Chinese dishes might contain almonds and peanuts.
Yea so random but they are famous for it!
Many of the Chinese food in America that does not exist in China do exist in the Philippines (beef brocoli, chopsuey, egg rolls, Chowmien noodles cooked in American style, orange chicken....etc.)
I wish this was a newer video because I’d ask you where you got your sunglasses
yea that was 5+ years ago
Very nice
I am Chinese live in central California and I go to SF few times a year...I eat and buy things that I can't buy where I live...I miss all the dim sum and bakery foods... Yummmmm...👍👍👍👌👌👌👏👏👏❤❤❤❤❤❤😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋
1st ❤❤❤ I'm always starving watching your videos 😁😁😁
Armando Tarahumara oh really? Coming from u!!! Hahaha 👊👊👊
I like your videos
and here I am binge eating frozen dim sums. Actually these are delicious LOL. Anyway, I love your videos dude.
NEW VIDEO LETS GO
The rice noodle rolls are definitely my favorite dim sum ^.^ and don’t get me started about egg custards 😍
FYI: NYC has the largest Chinese population outside of Asia. It also has the largest Chinatown in the USA. San Francisco is the oldest Chinatown in the US. Google it, I just did out of curiosity. Great video. Keep up the great work. 😊
Wow the SF Chinatown website said its the oldest and that it has the largest Chinese population: thank you for letting me know I was wrong. Can’t always be right looking online 😓
Davidsbeenhere I am retired in Las Vegas but have family in NY. When I visit my family, they take me to the two Chinatown’s that NY has. The Old Chinatown in Manhattan and the New Chinatown in Brooklyn. Don’t need google, just look around and see for yourself. Been to Shanghai, China. The shopping for Chinese items and for Chinese food is even better in NY than in Shanghai. Go figure. Enjoy your videos. 😊
You make the best faces ever & you’re so handsome.
Armando Tarahumara it’s just a compliment...calm down.
@Armando Tarahumara wth
@Armando Tarahumara you are not pleased with that, he can compliment whoever he wants, It doesn't mean he likes him
The dragon show is so cool, man! We have a Chinatown here in Chicago, and it's one of my favorite places to visit. Love seeing all of the culture and artwork there. There are so many options on that first menu, it would probably take me forever to decide what I wanted! Looks like you made some awesome choices. The rice noodle roll looks and sounds outstanding, and so does the skin roll. I've never had egg custard, let alone in a tart, but I've heard lots of great things about it. I love fortune cookies, though, and I know I would lose my mind if I had that big one! My stomach literally started growling the moment I saw the honey walnut prawns. Haha, I think I need to go eat dinner! 😂 Great video as always, and I'm looking forward to the rest of your California adventure!
Nice video david
S.F Chinatown for me is such a comfortable place to be. I have been all over the Chinese speaking world. But the world of S.F Chinatown is like no other. It is like a whole different planet. I know the places you've been to in your video. I go there many times. I always have good conversations with the older generation. They have a brilliant sense of humor. I like when they get sarcastic. They are so hilarious. If you ever get to know anybody of the older generation, go to their favorite Dim Sum restaurant. The men are easy going. But, the grandmas pounce on the basket trolly that just came out of the kitchen. DON'T GET IN THEIR WAY. I have seen fights break out. Not too bad. But hilarious.
If you ever go to Dublin, California, go to the Willow Tree. There is a Shrimp and Walnut dish that is out of this world. I don't know what they do to the walnuts, they are not crunchy. They are fluffy and airy inside. The mix of the Shrimp and Airy walnuts are like you have gone to Heaven. I am not sure how they make the walnuts that way. I am still experimenting. Also, Fire Cracker soup. My favorite. I am still experimenting with the way they make the rice for the soup. If you haven't tried it, do so. You will fall in love with that soup.
Hi David nice enjoy
Great video keep doing
Your video is very nice
I have a few videos on sf restaurants as well. I may try some Chinatown restaurants.
Do they have chiness chicken noodles I bet that would be good
It makes me feel hungry.. i could eat dim sum's everyday
Pls try to visit the only china town of India situated in Kolkata.
Great video David. Yeah SF has the oldest Chinatown in America and its great location, but have you ever visted the oldest Chinatown in the world, in Manila Philippines, its over 450 years old? I visited a few years back, its all updated but great fun, not as large area wise as the SF Chinatown.
Try cheese fried rice with gobhi Manchurian cheese spring rolls cheese fried momos or dumplings
Dude needs to order more veggie versions, really experience it all
That's a lion dance, not dragon.
Yes but they are dressed in a 🐉 not 🦁
Davidsbeenhere Sorry David to correct you again but that is a lion costume, not dragon, believe me. You can Google Chinese lion dance and will see photos of lion dance and costume. Chinese lion dances are traditionally performed in ceremonies to bring good luck and fortune such as Chinese New Year, business grand openings, weddings, etc.
Thanks for correcting him, Minnie!
@@Davidsbeenhere you can see lion dance on their t-shirt.
David i love your volgs but slow down eating enjoy the food. Jaja..
I’ve been in all of those places in SF Chinatown. Best food intown. You should have ordered daibow
Ricardo Tongol HELL YEAH
Dude. Don’t think you are supposed to eat over the steamer. Getting your soy sauce all over. Get a small plate or bowls.
Japko O they didn’t give me a plate because I was alone so no choice. Sorry you weren’t happy with it!
Davidsbeenhere oh... No big deal. Just thought it was odd. They should of gave u a plate. Anyways, keep it up. Love seeing all the food available.
i always loved Chinese food, architecture, designs
I live dim sum so I should go there. I can literally walk there from my place
Love from India
THUMB-UP
Hii i am Indiana I am big fan you
Please tell me that you are gonna get an epic burrito in SF!
David should come to HK or even Singapore to eat real Chinese food.
hong kong fair enough but singapore isn't china, if you said chinese food in china then yeah its understandable
Do you live in sf?
Why were u shivering while eating🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
Cantonese gogogo
2.5 each OR $30 per ounce. What a deal! LMAO
When man in high castle brought u here
I just saw my mom on this video 😂
I saw the man in high castle
sup harrison
I can get walnut shrimp at Panda Express ! LOL
Your voice says delicious but your face says yuck 😂
She’s talking to you respond
Dude those are not dragons ,there called lions
除非去华人开的店，而且顾客大部分是华人的店才能吃到真正的中国菜，否则都是改良过的美式中国菜
Too much noise in restaurant when you was eating , I think it would be better if you dub it latar.
Those were lions, not dragons
Odd how those kids have lion dance shirts on but you keep saying dragon dance.
Jadet T You got it all wrong.. It's called a Lion Dance, Dragon dance is a whole different thing
2458/194 yea san fran
You didn’t venture down to Irving in the outer sunset ?!? Do your damn homework son! Fire your fixer !
4:26 pork and shrimp my ass. Thats made of all the parts that no one wants to eat.
One thing I was told about food (No matter where you go), DON'T ASK TOO MANY QUESTIONS. I have seen how foods are made all over the world. Yes, if it says Pork and Shrimp dish. YEEAH, just shut up, eat, and let the fantasy of pork and shrimp take over. Thus, advise, always let the placebo effect of pork and shrimp make you drift off to the world of fantasy.
This made me very hungry. I loved dumplings and pork buns in Shanghai but in South Africa theres not much choice available, basically pork and chives but 90 percent chives
Everybody learn from chinese about .............. Making
David why don't you visit the islamic china... Muslim chinese in China... Any problem with muslims
china town in ny city is the oldest then china town were you are
toni sargent so?
Dude you know nothing about china towns stop now dude
That explains coronavirus outbreak bats snake bacon pigeons and who knows what never ever ill go eat chinese food.
u lost me at obama.
Tina Marie Farmer how come?
I dont care for Obama my self
Trump🙇
Smh
Bye then
lol