You did a Cameo for me from my wife who has cancer. Mikey, you are an absolute champion and I cannot thank you enough for spending the time to send me a message. It meant a hell of a lot to me and I just wanted to thank you. Tears were shed. Stay safe mate and looking forward to watching the video.
I just wanted to tell you that I've been watching you for a few years and you have no idea how much happiness and comfort your videos have brought me. Thank you so much.
Peculiar Woman Mm it’s not always metabolism, he exercises a lot and doesn’t eat much on days he isn’t filming. Exercise does wonders, we gotta stop blaming it all on metabolism, while that can be the case, a lot of times that isn’t the main problem.
Seeing you drive right by my literal house was pretty surreal lol wish I could have said hi. Thank you for continuing to put out great videos and blessing us with your unbeatable attitude Mr Chen.
Awww I’m pretty sure that he would be more than happy if you come meet him at the meet-ups RUclips or his team organise once in a while. My friend met him in Singapore at a meet up and she said he is just as sweet, humble, kind & funny in real life.
Mikey is such a genuine guy, everytime I watch his videos I don't feel like he's putting on a happy face or persona it really feels like he loves what he does and there something so special about that.
I'd just like to commend you on your sheer dedication to the content you produce for this channel. People should really stop and admire the effort you go through. be it driving hours to a new city or spending the entire day finding the best food to share with us. you're definitely the best food personality on RUclips by far! keep it up bro
I used to watch Mikey eat while I was eating plain bread and butter now I watch him when I order ramen. You've always been there in those plain bread days Mikey 🙏🏾
OMG I can totally relate! 👏 I used to watch him when I was a broke student eating two min noodles but now I am working with a little more money, I watch him while eating Japanese ramen or delicious Asian takeout 😂. Glad I am not the only one!
Portland has SO MANY amazing places for Asian food. Jealous! Also, who else fist bumped Mikey back through the screen when he was eating the chicken rice lol 😄✊
Strictly Dumpling in Portland!! I work at Nong’s and I’m so happy that you enjoyed it. I’m huge fan of yours and hope to say “hi” when you come back for more Khao Man Gai! That Bun Bo Hue spot though, my fave too! 🤗👏🏽🙌🏽😊
There’s this restaurant that only a few locals know. It’s called HA & VL Vietnamese Noodle Soup. It’s tucked away in a corner that no one would ever notice. It’s near the bun bo hue restaurant. They have 2 different soups each day they’re open. Saturday has my favorite soups. It’s super delicious!
It's a James beard award winner, there's also the sister restaurant Rose VL. Highly recommend a Sunday trip for their tumeric noodles early before the hipsters wake up
Mikey the way you adapted your content while still delivering amazing videos to us is awesome. We love you, man. Love your videos, keep up the good work.
Seeing you walk through my literal neighborhood and eat at a place I've walked past a hundred times was so surreal! Next time you come to Portland, you gotta try Best Baguette!! They are open on Mondays ;).
Really haven't been back to the Pacific Northwest in 9 years since moving to the East Coast. Watching your videos brings comfort when sometimes you feel homesick.
Dude you’re in Portland? That’s been my hometown since 94. I work in an ER here. Covid Warrior!! Your RUclips videos bring a light to my day. Thank you so much for what you do. Come to Legacy good Samaritan hospital ER lobby tomorrow and say hi. I’m covering as Covid screener for 12 hours tomorrow.
You are literally so cool. You always make my mouth water even when I’m already eating. You are the best! Thank you for loving food. Gotta love yourself, your soul, your family, and FOOD!
I'm so happy you came down to Portland! The chicken and rice was always my favorite when I worked downtown. Thank you so much for reviewing Portland area restaurants. I hope you try lots more soon. I wish I could be eating right along with you!
Omg...I’m a native of WA state and I had no idea Portland had a big Vietnamese community there until I saw your video. Now I must venture there for that amazing Bun Bo Hue recommendation! You are amazing at what you do btw, I always get hungry watching your videos lol
I live in pdx and this vid made me so happy because I actually new the places Mike went!!!! I’ve never been to NY or Seattle or LA or any of the places he travels a lot, so a local video made me feel really good.
i watch your videos before i sleep, it's really relaxing and helps with my anxiety. they're so satisfying and fun to watch. thank you for posting during the pandemic!
Yay! I’ve been waiting for you to come to Portland! Hope you had an awesome time! I’ve been here four years and still feel like I’ve been on vacation everyday.
Next time you are in Portland, OR you need to try Tang Dynasty. It has amazing soup dumplings! Only two flavors but they are delicious and packed with soup. They also have a lot of other really tasty dishes. Their cashew chicken is really something special!
Watching you enjoy your food so much brings out the feeder in me 😂 my flatmate had never had ramen so I spent 48 hours making the ultimate broth for it. It was worth it. Love seeing people happy and full ❤️
This is one of the worst parts of the quarantine, travel and food industries are nearly collapsing. Glad you're out supporting the small local businesses who need it right now. Plus I could go visit these places in the future, Washington is real close.
Mikey, you have been the reason why I have been craving for noodles, siomai and dumplings for almost 2 weeks now! And guess what, I have been loving spicy food so much more now. That so much influence you have Mikey! ☺☺☺
Bro thank you for coming, we have so many fantastic spots no matter what type of food you like. Bollywood Theater for a thali, Koi Fusion for a pork and kim chi burrito with their special sauce, Cartlandia, among others not to be missed!
Mikey always gives the best vibes in his food vlogs! They are so nice and relaxing to watch. My bf and I always watch your videos when we eat lunch or dinner 💖
There is so much stuff I wanna try and a lot of places that I wanna go to thanks to you. I never realized the very limited selection we have where I live, 3 hours to the nearest hot pot or dim sum place, it's very sad but your videos helps me feel like I can actually travel and see stuff. Quarantine has greatly increased my depressive episodes but your videos never fail to make me feel a little better and not so doom and gloom all the time.
Thanks for coming and showcasing some great eats. You hit a lot of the best spots, thankfully! If you return, don't miss PaaDee and their BA MHEE PITSANULOK with egg noodles. Incredible flavors
YES! Thanks for coming to the Portland area. I live in the suburbs of Portland, I dont go into the city much to eat. Now I know of a few "must go" places. Please do more Portland reviews. Love your content!
Love your videos Mikey! They're so calming & I learn so much about Asian food culture ♥️ Also I went to China once a couple years ago & I really fell in love with the food ♥️ I miss it so much 😭😭
Mike Nguyen totally untrue. Never seen anyone stain their clothes while eating bun bo hue. It makes no sense and it’s the same as staining your clothes on every other dish.
You did a Cameo for me from my wife who has cancer. Mikey, you are an absolute champion and I cannot thank you enough for spending the time to send me a message. It meant a hell of a lot to me and I just wanted to thank you. Tears were shed. Stay safe mate and looking forward to watching the video.
Legend
So sweet :)
Hope the wife is okay
@@eskiboi95 I can say she is doing great 😊 hopefully starting our family soon ❤️
@@Murse88 that’s good to know…wishing y’all the best my man
Is it weird that I’m so satisfied with him finishing his noodles without cutting them with his teeth!? Soooo satisfying... more please
not weirded definitely
I just wanted to tell you that I've been watching you for a few years and you have no idea how much happiness and comfort your videos have brought me. Thank you so much.
I am a new guy. Ive been watching mikey for about 5 months now
Same here
I’ve been watching since about 2015. He’s become part of my life and I’ve never met the guy.
Thank you so much for the kind comment!
Mike is the only human who can say "I'm sooo hungry i can eat a whole cow" and actually mean it.
also matt stonie
That doesn’t do competitive eating
You have never seen Molly Schuyler. Epic eater.
He's so authentic.. he's not editing the funny part of him eating his shirts lolz
Your metabolism is something to be admired because you can put away some food man lol.
He spends a lot of time working out apperently, he also eats very lightly if not already fasting when hes not making videos.
@@kreeperda I just want to believe he can eat like that all the time!
I think Mikey Chen can probably win a noodle eating contest.
Peculiar Woman Mm it’s not always metabolism, he exercises a lot and doesn’t eat much on days he isn’t filming. Exercise does wonders, we gotta stop blaming it all on metabolism, while that can be the case, a lot of times that isn’t the main problem.
Probably smokes a blunt before eating! 😂 Munchies
Seeing you drive right by my literal house was pretty surreal lol wish I could have said hi. Thank you for continuing to put out great videos and blessing us with your unbeatable attitude Mr Chen.
I had the same feeling when I found out Randy Santel was in the pub around the corner from me.
Awww I’m pretty sure that he would be more than happy if you come meet him at the meet-ups RUclips or his team organise once in a while. My friend met him in Singapore at a meet up and she said he is just as sweet, humble, kind & funny in real life.
@@Dinckelburg wait Randy Santel where??
@@kanzakikun9584 He did a food challenge (twice) at a pub at the end of my street. I'd have loved to of cheered him on.
OMG eating my grandma’s bun bo hue right now...the feeling of actually eating the food Mikey is while watching = satisfying
Love this place! It's one of my favorite Vietnamese places in Portland!
As a Portlander, and a huge Strictly Dumpling fan I am thrilled to see this video. Especially featuring some of my favorite Portland eats!
Nong's is a no brainer. That place is sooooo goood
Mikey is such a genuine guy, everytime I watch his videos I don't feel like he's putting on a happy face or persona it really feels like he loves what he does and there something so special about that.
He’s an example of happiness when you find something you love to do.
I'd just like to commend you on your sheer dedication to the content you produce for this channel. People should really stop and admire the effort you go through. be it driving hours to a new city or spending the entire day finding the best food to share with us.
you're definitely the best food personality on RUclips by far! keep it up bro
I can literally spend my whole day watching him eat.
Truth 😁
IKR? It's like Leslie Chow meets Man vs. Food
This guy categorized as an adventure asmr
I love how you keep on showing us your fun food escapades while respecting social distancing and keeping everyone safe. Great job!
Can wait to eat my ham and cheese sandwich trying to imagine eating what he is yum
Glad im not the only one LOL
cocos pizza wishing i could have anything he's eaten instead
I love how sweet and courteous and gracious all the restaurant staff and owners are 👍❤️
Time for me to lie in bed and be hungry and want food that I can’t have 😂✌🏻
I feel personally attacked with this truth 😂
Thats the move
Same dude 😂😂😂
Too close to home 😭
Aren't we all the same now? 😂
I used to watch Mikey eat while I was eating plain bread and butter now I watch him when I order ramen. You've always been there in those plain bread days Mikey 🙏🏾
OMG I can totally relate! 👏 I used to watch him when I was a broke student eating two min noodles but now I am working with a little more money, I watch him while eating Japanese ramen or delicious Asian takeout 😂. Glad I am not the only one!
Portland has SO MANY amazing places for Asian food. Jealous!
Also, who else fist bumped Mikey back through the screen when he was eating the chicken rice lol 😄✊
Keep Portland Weird! I live here all my life and still doesn't really know what that means.
hehee same I fistbumped Mikey too 👊😆
Yessss lol ✊
Yes!! I was so excited he finally came to Portland!
Strictly Dumpling in Portland!! I work at Nong’s and I’m so happy that you enjoyed it. I’m huge fan of yours and hope to say “hi” when you come back for more Khao Man Gai! That Bun Bo Hue spot though, my fave too! 🤗👏🏽🙌🏽😊
There’s this restaurant that only a few locals know. It’s called HA & VL Vietnamese Noodle Soup. It’s tucked away in a corner that no one would ever notice. It’s near the bun bo hue restaurant. They have 2 different soups each day they’re open. Saturday has my favorite soups. It’s super delicious!
It's a James beard award winner, there's also the sister restaurant Rose VL. Highly recommend a Sunday trip for their tumeric noodles early before the hipsters wake up
Is that place still open during Covid?
Daisy Maldonado google says it’s takeout but it is open for dine in!!! They’re a really small restaurant though so it can’t fit many people
Daisy Maldonado We’re open for the time being! We’re closed Mondays and Tuesdays at the moment due to slow sales
@@FlaccidPlatypus Thanks so much!
Mikey the way you adapted your content while still delivering amazing videos to us is awesome. We love you, man. Love your videos, keep up the good work.
Seeing you walk through my literal neighborhood and eat at a place I've walked past a hundred times was so surreal! Next time you come to Portland, you gotta try Best Baguette!! They are open on Mondays ;).
I miss all the banh mi I got from best baguette I took for granted before I couldn't go anymore!!!
Second that!
the pork buns from best baguette tho?? absolute hidden gem
I ate a sandwich at best Bugatti and got sick for days
Really haven't been back to the Pacific Northwest in 9 years since moving to the East Coast. Watching your videos brings comfort when sometimes you feel homesick.
Bun bo hue is absolutely delicious! So many different textures, flavors, and that hint of spice in the broth is incredible. Man I want a bowl now!
Dude you’re in Portland?
That’s been my hometown since 94. I work in an ER here. Covid Warrior!!
Your RUclips videos bring a light to my day. Thank you so much for what you do.
Come to Legacy good Samaritan hospital ER lobby tomorrow and say hi. I’m covering as Covid screener for 12 hours tomorrow.
I’m sorry but this comment just made me laugh. Come say hi to me at my job at a HOSPITAL in the middle of a pandemic?!? 😅😅😅
Portland is awesome~! real friendly and easy to walk around. one of the best food scenes.
You know it's good when Mike is nodding his head while slurping the noodles.
So glad you made it to Portland. We have such an eclectic food scene. Glad you enjoyed the trip!
You are literally so cool. You always make my mouth water even when I’m already eating. You are the best! Thank you for loving food. Gotta love yourself, your soul, your family, and FOOD!
I'm so happy you came down to Portland! The chicken and rice was always my favorite when I worked downtown. Thank you so much for reviewing Portland area restaurants. I hope you try lots more soon. I wish I could be eating right along with you!
Omg...I’m a native of WA state and I had no idea Portland had a big Vietnamese community there until I saw your video. Now I must venture there for that amazing Bun Bo Hue recommendation! You are amazing at what you do btw, I always get hungry watching your videos lol
When you go back to Portland. Go to Binh Minh sandwiches. That place will change your life. Make sure to get two.
I tried...It was closed...another reason to hate mondays
You should show us your funny bloopers and interesting things you never show from your main videos
Strictly Dumpling in OC, most restaurant close on Monday or Tuesday
@@strictlydumpling need u to try noodle bistro in temple city, ca a szechian noodle house
@@nightshade1683 Yeah, like a whole episode full of bloopers with commentary
PLEASE DO MORE PORTLAND PLACES! Portland has a lot of good food, it has such a huge food culture, and I think you would LOVE it.
That is the best looking Bun Bo Hue I have seen, ever!! 😍😍😍
It makes me so happy to see someone truly appreciate the broth of a soup.
I was just in Portland and was there at the food carts! I’m definitely going to try these other food places you show here because I love noodles!!!
Wish I was as lucky as you and I was in Portland:/
Yesss they look delish! 😋😋😋
I have lived in Portland for 11 years and I love the food carts!
I live in pdx and this vid made me so happy because I actually new the places Mike went!!!! I’ve never been to NY or Seattle or LA or any of the places he travels a lot, so a local video made me feel really good.
Awesome to see someone who cares about health and safety so much. You’re setting a great example Mike :)
It's wild seeing Mikey in my neck of the woods eating at the places I've eaten at...
I was thinking the same thing. I'm like oh I know where that is lol
In London it’s 2:20 am laying in bed watching this is making me so hungry right now .
These videos are addicting and give me comfort during these chaotic times. Thanks!
Thank you for the 19:49 minutes of entertainment! Living through this pandemic vicariously through your foodie videos. 😋 Much thanks Mike!
i watch your videos before i sleep, it's really relaxing and helps with my anxiety. they're so satisfying and fun to watch. thank you for posting during the pandemic!
Bun bo hue is so underrated!!! One of my favorite bowls of noodle soup EVARRR, I'm craving it so badly right now
his hot oil recipe from ages ago, changed my life. i love it.
Yay! I’ve been waiting for you to come to Portland! Hope you had an awesome time! I’ve been here four years and still feel like I’ve been on vacation everyday.
Also fist bump right back 🤜🏼🤛🏼
I think one of the reasons I watch your videos is because you talk to the camera like we're there right with you. Great job Mike!
"Make it burn like the Mountains of Mordor." I like it Mikey, commendable.
Usually I see you eat at places that I'll probably never get a chance to go to but I can actually go to the places in this video. Thanks Mikey!
Your toilet must be scared to death when you come home from a day of eating
Probably not, I imagine his guts are well practiced for this by now
K S I think everyone takes a shit after a whole day of eating
Lol i’m crying
I would understand if he was trying Chipotle and then Taco Bell... in the same day
dennzer DÓD that’s so funny
Love coming home to new videos and watching it while I eat dinner! Thank you for keeping us sane Mike! Haha! 😘
I live here all my life and I never have even been there lol
Sameeee 🙃
Portland has the closest pH level water to Japan in the U.S, so Afuri has the most "authentic" flavor.
go!
@@strictlydumpling wholesome comment
This person sharingon i got the same one as contacts
Glad you came to Portland to try our wonderful food. We do have a lot of great food.
Mikey: When I coughed a little bit.
Guy in the background: CORONA!!
So happy you enjoyed PDX. Its amazing.
I love spending my lunch breaks watching Mike eat 😊
Next time you are in Portland, OR you need to try Tang Dynasty. It has amazing soup dumplings! Only two flavors but they are delicious and packed with soup. They also have a lot of other really tasty dishes. Their cashew chicken is really something special!
I swear every time Mikey goes out, he eats at least my entire 1 months salary worth of food.
It makes me happy that you make so many other people happy!
I wish to be able to do that one day.
Eating a bowl of homemade spaghetti sauce while I watch so I don't feel so hungry! Also got my mochi hoodie and I'm so happy with it 😍
I watch you every single day to make myself hungry, well played
I live in Portland and would have lost my mind if I had seen you out and about! You made great choices, come back sometime and I’ll buy you dinner! :)
So glad you came to visit!
Mikey: Begins the day with donuts.
Also Mikey (3 places later): I think it's time for dessert.
....I love it!
Watching you enjoy your food so much brings out the feeder in me 😂 my flatmate had never had ramen so I spent 48 hours making the ultimate broth for it. It was worth it. Love seeing people happy and full ❤️
hi you are my favorite food channel because you can describe every food perfectly.
I grew up in a town (Albany) about 2 hours away from Portland. This is making me so nostalgic!
You know it’s a good day when Chen uploads:)
Portland is my favorite! It’s been 20 years since I lived there, albeit briefly, and I’d go back in a heartbeat.
"level 1000 chopstick wise"
well well, Mike, I see your reference and I approve.
Lol 😆
This is one of the worst parts of the quarantine, travel and food industries are nearly collapsing. Glad you're out supporting the small local businesses who need it right now. Plus I could go visit these places in the future, Washington is real close.
Imagine trying something so good that you start crying uncontrollably 🤤😭
Mikey, you have been the reason why I have been craving for noodles, siomai and dumplings for almost 2 weeks now! And guess what, I have been loving spicy food so much more now. That so much influence you have Mikey! ☺☺☺
Every time I watch these vids at 4am, I have to resist the urge to go cook up some spicy noodles ;-;
My hometown❤...Thanks for coming
Yeah, Baby! Been waiting on an episode from the best city in the country!!!! Show up and show out in Portland!
Bro thank you for coming, we have so many fantastic spots no matter what type of food you like. Bollywood Theater for a thali, Koi Fusion for a pork and kim chi burrito with their special sauce, Cartlandia, among others not to be missed!
Mikey is living my dream life haha. I just want to travel and try different foods. You're so lucky!
Anything is possibly 👌
Come visit us in Portland OR!
@@lisawalkerblodgett3055 I hope to one day :)
I love how Mikey has love songs playing when there are food shots ❤️
Hey, Mikey! Thanks for making me hungry again.
Sincerely, a starving fan
Welcome to my hometown, brother. Glad to have you.
Mikey always gives the best vibes in his food vlogs! They are so nice and relaxing to watch. My bf and I always watch your videos when we eat lunch or dinner 💖
I agree. I had to shazam that opining beat.
Yessss Nong Khan, a real Portland food staple! So happy it hits authentic Mikey, cant wait to see what else you eat in my city
I'm so sad that I missed you in Portland!!! Next time, I'd love to take you to my favorite spots!!!
So glad you were able to find joy in our city. We're going through a rough patch right now but hopefully we'll get through it.
When ever I'm hungry
RUclips recommends me these things
Stop Playing with my life🥺🙏
Great to see you here in Portland, Mike!
0:43 That looks like it’s raining sun rays. Awesome view.
Can't wait to visit Portland again and eat all those goodies. Donuts and chai? Heaven. Food anywhere else than here is better.
this man had lunch and had to take a power nap in his card and said "I feel like I need some dessert right now" legend is born...
There is so much stuff I wanna try and a lot of places that I wanna go to thanks to you. I never realized the very limited selection we have where I live, 3 hours to the nearest hot pot or dim sum place, it's very sad but your videos helps me feel like I can actually travel and see stuff. Quarantine has greatly increased my depressive episodes but your videos never fail to make me feel a little better and not so doom and gloom all the time.
7:16 "Next time you meet me, ask to feel my skin"
Ohhhhh boy will that be awkward after you forgot you said this.
This comment- sent me into a laughing fit that made me snorkel tea. Well played!
Yes, and really creepy, I think. "Um before I go, could I feel your skin?" Like, is your name Buffalo Bill? Just no.
Thanks for coming and showcasing some great eats. You hit a lot of the best spots, thankfully! If you return, don't miss PaaDee and their BA MHEE PITSANULOK with egg noodles. Incredible flavors
That looks so yummy 😋, love pigs trotters in soup 🥣 😋😋
YES! Thanks for coming to the Portland area. I live in the suburbs of Portland, I dont go into the city much to eat. Now I know of a few "must go" places. Please do more Portland reviews. Love your content!
Finally, you’re back in my home town.
Love your videos Mikey! They're so calming & I learn so much about Asian food culture ♥️
Also I went to China once a couple years ago & I really fell in love with the food ♥️ I miss it so much 😭😭
The cheese itz I’m eating watching this don’t feel the same now
Great to see you in Portland OR. You went to the right place for bbh and chicken and rice!
When you eat “ Bún Bò Huế “, if you don’t have a stain in your shirt, you are eating it wrong mate!
Lê Minh Duy bruh 😂
Never heard of this. Totally untrue
TheGodOfDerp no, it’s totally true
7:25
Mike Nguyen totally untrue. Never seen anyone stain their clothes while eating bun bo hue. It makes no sense and it’s the same as staining your clothes on every other dish.
So happy you finally visited my home town! I have been to most of these places, but I'll have to check out Bun Bo Hue now!