The bread is meant to be harder than American bread. It's super nutritious compared to what you get in the US. You'd usually slather it with butter and it works best next to a hot bowl of salmon soup that is glistening with golden globules of butter fat, with sweet, vibrantly orange carrots, some distinctively flavourful potatoes and soft, delicious chunks of salmon in a rich seafood broth, for instance. You have to understand that the bread comes from a rural, rugged culinary tradition that does best with local ingredients. Finns aren't big consumers of shrimp, so we don't always know what to do with them. We have crayfish, but they're a niche delicacy for the few in a historically agrarian society. If you can appreciate humble ingredients, there are no potatoes out there like the new season almond potatoes from Lapland. Sadly, these things translate poorly into airplane food. The bread is something that Finns miss when abroad and that they're pretty proud of, but Mike's reaction is completely understandable when put into context. I bet he'd enjoy the softer, sweetened variety they make in the archipelago, though! Why would you ever serve jasmin rice with salmon on an airplane?

Good luck to Christine on her last semester, and I hope you enjoy as many local Singaporean places as you can get to!

I wanted you to tell one of your ghost stories when all the lights in the cabin were dim. I feel like it would have been epic!

Glad you're liking Finnair! Also a tip for you if you ever fly with Finnair again or are just visiting Finland, you should put butter on the rye bread, it completely changes the texture and it becomes really delicious

When you were courting Christine, you would talk together; I really loved that...she has the sweetest voice.

the second flights food represents way better the standard Finnair businesses class food and Finnish cuisine!

Scandinavian rye bread is dry and hard like that, but you're supposed to eat it with toppings (or even butter would do) just like when you eat crackers with your charcuterie plate.

If you ever get bad food on a flight its more likely the airports fault and not the airline... especially when the flight originates out of the States. Food is always ALWAYS better when you're flying from an airline's home base. American airport catering suuuuuuuucks

Christine is going to be a great lawyer. 👍💜 You guys really compliment one another so well! I'm glad Finland airlines came back stronger on the second flight with their food. No matter, it's a blessing just to be able to travel and get to experience good/bad food. So, I know you have traveled to so many different countries and enjoyed them all, but when you go to Korea it's different. I feel like that you feel like you're at home there and you really genuinely love their food so much! 👍

Really appreciate the small tags of the exact dishes you ordered. Really helps what to order when us viewers follow in your footsteps

Not only is Mrs. Chen gorgeous she’s smart too going to law school in Singapore! I know you are proud of her!

The inflight catering at JFK are known to be below standards as compared to those offered by foreign airlines at their home base. Even Singapore Airlines catering taste subpar when flying from JFK

Love the content as usual. Always feel so happy just watching Mikey chow down even midflight. Lol 😆 All the best to you Mike and as well as Christine in Law School. 🙏🏻 Seeing her even a glace gets us excited to see her more in your future videos.

the great thing about watching shows weekly is that you have the whole week to think about what you just saw and what is going to happen next episode. like you go into the next episode with way more on your mind about things than just mindlessly watching an entire season and Then looking back on what you just saw. personally i prefer the buildup of excitement and anticipation for an episode that you can only get from waiting a week in between. it feels like a show is more impactful this way when looking back on it months after watching.

I am happy that there will be korea vlog again! It's my fave out of all the countries you've visited. So excited 😊

Living vicariously thru you my friend , thank you and safe and happy travels.

Oh wow very cool you flew Finnair! I used to take the flight from Finland to Singapore quite regularly so cool to see how the business class food has changed

Thank you for taking us along.

Why am I not surprised that Miss Christine is just that awesome, finishing law school? Best of luck to her with that, and may you both find all the good places to eat no matter where you go!

Yay! So excited for you! What an adventure! Finally you are going back to Asia! Hopefully I get to travel to Asia this year! Look forward to watch all your food vlog in Asia 😊

*Tempting! ♥️💕 This is What To Watch If You're Always Hungry Before Bed!!*

Honestly it doesn't matter where she's gone to law school at and been able to do what! What really matters is that she's still done her own things as well as supported her husband! And as long as their both happy who the HELL are any of us to do anything other than support and enjoy the content that Mikey Chen and his wife provide.

Super jazzed for you guys being able to live in Singapore! Those were my fave videos from you too! Enjoy

If I ever had the money, I would love to go on a foodie adventure with you! That would be a bucket list trip!

Hopefully you'll be visiting Indonesia again after all things settle in Singapore mike. There's a lot of things in Indonesia you haven't tried yet

I love these airplane videos

I really appreciate you putting the names of dishes on the video now!

solo happy seeing this video as Finn who's been a loyal Finnair customer and fan for a very long time!

Mike you chose well. Christine is not only beauty, but brains too. Good luck to her with the last push and to you finding new digs. Keep up the fabulous entertaining channels. ❤️❤️

Always luv your food reviews! Keep up the good work! 👏

Awesome job Mikey enjoy your long trip.

Welcome to Singapore! Can't wait for your Singapore local food series and hope to see collabs with our local KZfaqrs. Stay safe and keep eating! 😊 From a Singaporean fan

It is ryebread and it is made to be tough. It is made of sourdough. It is a part of Daily lunch in all of Scandinavia - and it is best to eat it like an open sandwich

Singapore videos for a while? Yes sir!!! Can’t wait for those videos!

Welcome back to Singapore! Looking forward to your next SG food tour video!

LOOOOOVE airline food reviews happy to see you doing another!!!😀😀🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 .

Awesome video as always Mikey. Also can you please do another drop of that amazing hot pot box please

Woohoo! Singapore videos! Can't wait

The chocolate is called Fazer and is the best. You can order it on their website with worldwide shipping 👌

My best wishes for Christine!! 😃 And looking forward for more videos there! 👏

can't wait to see u in Singapore!!!

Awesome to hear that you'll be spending some time in Singapore!

Oh wow happy to welcome you back to Singapore!

You NEED to stay in Finland for a while ❤️🇫🇮 So glad you liked the "bread cheese" 😍 also you should try our rye bred with the butter next time!

Yay, Mike @ Singapore! Can't wait to see your kopitiams and hawkers adventures over there, again! Oh, don't forget to visit the neighbouring countries too.

I from Finland and woulda never guess u Will fly with Finnair 😁😁 btw frye bread is pretty dry but you should use butter on it a lot. Its called Voi. Edit as a chef myself i wa sure you are not gonna like Finnair food too much, our kitchen is pretty blend

hope to see you around Singapore!

18:36 "Need to take a nap havnt slept in the last 12 to 16 hours" aka how a day is for 99% of the worlds population haha

Great review Mikey!

look forward to seeing u in Singapore!!!

Love your shirt!!!

Do you save all your travel kits you get on the planes? Would love to see a haul of all of them

Congratulations, Christine! Enjoy Singapore 😊

yay glad to know you'll be here in SG for awhile

Yaaas more Singapore videos! 🙌

Love all of the unusual foods!!

Can't wait to see you eat at the seafood market in Singapore featured in Crazy Rich Asians.

I just love your commitment to getting the video done even if the lights go down 🤣

I so want the pudding kitkats so much especially since its one of the flavors you can toast in a toaster oven to char like crème brulée

I live the little shop in Korea, that was a good way to use the space. Instead of having four or five facings of one product you have a little of this and that to appeal to the largest audience you can, without having to worry about having a huge stockroom.

All the best to you and Christine Mikey..

Oh mate! I can live thru you for a few months. I miss Singapore so much!

You live a charmed life my friend!

I love when you visit places in Chicago!

Yay to more SE Asia content!

For Someone Like Myself That Hasn't Had The Opportunity To Travel Yet I Feel Like I've Traveled And Tasted The Entire Globe I Just Wanna Say Thanks Mikey😊😊😇

Ah fellow Finn here! You are so lucky, I always wanted to travel to Finland. I have family living in Finland { my grandpas side} I’d love to see them again

I love that you actually taste the things in your mail subscription box!

Whoa good luck to Christine with that semester in Singapore! Hope you can travel around Singapore and enjoy it, and if you're ever in Malaysia (just across the bridge) there's even more good food to explore!!

I'm ready!! 🛫

Hey Mike n Christine.. You'll get around..All the food.. Enjoy.. Yum-my! The crab look so fresh.. 🐞❤️🎉 I love brussel Sprouts. Omg..

Me too Mike. I’ll wait for a kdrama to finish before starting. Been there done that in my early years of watching kdramas I’ll wait.

These airline food business class videos are my fav! Great job 👏 Mikey

Everytime I will see mike chen on mu notification I will immediately watch his videos.

The breakfast looked really good. 😛 Mmmmm the trout looked good too & I absolutely LOVE sprouts. I'd be more than happy with that meal 🤤🤤🤤🤤

Another awesome video as always Mikey. Thank you for taking us along!

“Now let’s look at the exciting stuff.” Yes!!!

Thanks for the video. That burger in Chicago looked AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS! 😋 Safe Journey! CHOLULA!!!

Wow your wife is beautiful and smart! U got the best of both worlds, so did she! I'm so glad u found each other! Everything looked delicious in Korea. Korean food is my favorite! :0)

I keep missing when Mikey Chen is in Chicago! Maybe one day there will be a fan meetup. Also check out Katy's Dumplings in the suburbs, or at least in Westmont. It's a local place near me, and the Beef Tendon Noodle Soup is amazing along with solid dumplings.

Love the Awareness t-shirt, Mikey!

CONGRATULATIONS CHRISTINE!!! Best of luck on your last year of law school!!!!

I be waiting for your video's ❤❤❤👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

I like that writing the names of the dishes.

I love how at the end, the music in the background just emphasises the love story that is mikey and that crab 🦀

Good luck on your move to Singapore. Does this mean you are leaving Dallas behind? I can't wait to see your time in Singapore. I began watching you because of your previous trips to Singapore. Have been there many times and it's one of my favorite food destinations.

Glad you will be coming back to Singapore :)

I live about 15 mins from the XiAn restaurant! I had no clue you were in the west Chicago burbs recently! I'll have to go try it now yummm 😋

Love Mikey! But I'm not gonna lie- I was totally rocking out to G-Dragon while Mikey was chowing down on the spicy crab stew haha 😆

Yay! Welcome to ((back)) to Singapore!

The Finnish chocolate is called Fazer(pronounced Fát-ser) and it's amazing. :)

That bagel 🥯 looked so delicious I want to make one just like that one❤️❤️❤️

OMG MIKEY COMIN TO SG AGAIN! It’s hot right now tho :X 36C feels like 42C cos of the humidity. Looking forward to you guys moving here for a sem! :)

Jeez Mikey you hit the jackpot!! Not only beautiful but really smart.

11:28 can confirm this. My friend lived in Finland for a time of his life, his dad says there is a waitlist to special order those chocolates, especially abroad.

I'm surprised they didn't offer a vegetarian option. Some airlines I've gone with vegetarian rather than seafood or chicken because of how dry the meat can be

Omg youre coming to singapore ? hope to see you :D

Oh my! I can't for you to come visit Singapore!

I’m a ramp agent at Austin airport. Everyone always asks if there was one place I could go what would it be. Finland. One day hopefully I can see it.

Best of luck Christine, you guys really need to come over to Australia 🇦🇺