I buy the frozen boba at TJ's all the time. I never use the microwave. I boil it in a saucepan for 90 seconds and the boba is bouncy, soft and chewy: just perfect.

Mike ate broccoli!!!!

I know it’s not Korean but trader Joes has a Japanese fried rice that is super good I can’t get enough of it

Oooh I love kalbi and bugolgi

Mike was either really hungry or in a really good mood. He liked every item!

I'm obsessed with Trader Joe's frozen foods. Absolutely the best!!!👍🏻

Beefless bulgogi browns nicely when cooked in the pan! You even get some crispy bits :)

i love the short ribs so much. mom used to surprise me after school with it

The Tomato and brie tarte pizza and the gruyere and caramelized onions and ham pizza are really good! Get them next time

Oooo so glad I bought their rice cakes the other day! Sitting in my freezer but I’m gonna plan a meal around those based on this!

Am envious of the cookware! And the kitchen reminds me of his place in Seattle

yes!! Running to trader joes!! YUMMM

Mikey you gotta cut a corner of the boba bag so it doesn't explode in the microwave lol Stand it up in a mug and cut the corner then microwave it.

Yes! Oh by the way they JUST got korean bulgogi but it is 12.99 . but i have been hearing it is veryyy good! i bought the garlicky noodles to pair mine with. I will cook them this weekend or monday afternoon.

Hi Mike Thank you for sharing.

Both the TJ's Thai Tofu Curry and Fiery Chicken Indian curry are legit spicy! Bravo Trader Joe's!

My favorite hummus of all!

I haven’t been able to try tteokbokki, even though I live in Koreatown, because most aren’t vegan friendly. I tried the Trader Joe’s one and it was so good but I wasn’t sure if it was close to authentic in flavor since I never had the fresh one. It’s nice to know they made it with authentic flavors. I loved the spicy sweet flavor. The one thing I noticed is that chewy foods are not something I enjoy. I had to cook the rice cakes longer because I liked them when they were super tender. The softer the rice cake the better for me. It made it easier for the sauce to give the inside flavor after biting it. The inside was bland which makes sense because it’s a thick rice cake. But the sauce was so good.

Looks amazing! I’ll try it out I walk past them and say I’ll try next time! I am in love with Trader Joe’s lately

I like their Green Onion Pancakes better--they're pretty much the same but a little bigger. I fry them just enough to get a little crispy and then use them like a taco shell. For filling I use the beefless bulgogi and some of their stir fried garlicky cabbage. Yum!

Mikey’s taste buds have graduated with the broccoli 😂👏🏻

Wow, Now I need a Trader Joe's in my country !!

Trader Joes chili onion crunch is a game changer 😊

I love trader Joe's short ribs. Also the kimchi and green onion pancakes are good!😊

pajeon dipped in hummus looked so good

Yo, use the TJ Sriracha with the scallion pancake! Life!

TJs is the only frozen food I will eat. I love all the different varieties of meals they have. Most of the flavors are pretty authentic.

Try the kimbap! It’s always sold out every where!!!

They have a non frozen bulgogi that’s amazing.

You gotta go back and the gimbab (in yhe frozen section). Game changer!!! It sells out very fast though

Just found your channel. Very enjoyable content. My primary care physician turned me on to Korean food years ago. I’m diabetic (T2), and she said eat anything, but go easy on rice and noodles. I’ve listened to her advice and I love the cuisine!

I'm surprised you didnt call the boba umami

You have to cut open the brown sugar pearls package to let out the steam in the microwave!!

The Costco guy needs to do this

hey mike, i got a similar instant boba pack recently and it had slightly different instructions that makes heating the packs a lot easier and safer: set the pack upright in a microwave safe cup and tear a small opening for steam to escape, then nuke it for about a minute (the extra time is to account for the mass of the cup) before mixing it as normal! putting it in a cup prevents you from having to handle the hot packet right out of the microwave, and tearing a lil steam vent will prevent the packet from exploding lol. hope this helps you or anyone coming across this that wants to try instant boba!

Mikey do they make other sauces for the rice cakes because I like em but I’m not always able to take the heat because everyone has a different spice level depending on where you go

Ive been getting the rice cakes for about a year now in order to make my own tteokbokki before they got tteokbokki itself (have yet to try it) and its honestly game changing.

I knew I recognized this…Trader Joe’s in Fort Myers. I hope you went to some other local restaurants!

But that vegetable stir fry had broccoli, your nemesis!

Trader Joe’s also sells pork belly as well. I don’t live near a grocery store that carries pork belly so I normally buy the very expensive Trader Joe’s version

3:00 the shop behind mikey

I wish we had Trader Joe’s in Quebec!

Hiro-san! Where do you buy the wooden mandolin?

Love the channel one of my favorite

thanks i miss the good ep's

Thats the Fort Myers TJ's!

WHAT IS THAT WHITE SAUTE PAN YOU HAVE?? i love it

We had a new Trader Joe open near me. Time to go shopping!

Love me some Trader Joe’s!

I love Trader Joe’s 🎉❤

who else watching this while they’re hungry dear lord

TJ's must have some Korean aunties working for them behind the scenes, maybe? I worked for Trader Joe's back in the day for a bit and they've always had good quality stuff. If there was one closer to me here in Dallas, I'd be going there more often!

Love Trader Joes

I love Trader Joe’s

We eat the soup dumplings that you tried year’s ago

Wow i want more trader joe’s content!

They have frozen beef bulgogi now. I just had it for dinner. It’s actually really good for frozen food. 😊

WHAT BROCCOLI - GOOD!

Love trader joes. good call!

Thank you for shopping at trader Joe's ❤❤❤❤

Thanks Mike for doing this review. I'm just starting to try Korean recipes so this all looks good. I'll have to try them.

Kimchi was spicy but lacking in flavor, was better after I added some fish sauce, sugar and salt, but would not buy again. I did also try the beef bulgogi, which I liked.

With the squiggly knife cut noodles, I find a half a spoonful of sambal oelek and a couple of pinches of ground sichuan peppercorns makes them delightful.

TJs is yhe best!!!👌.

I remember during a live stream shopping at Trader Joe's Mike said "You sxck Trader Joe's" "Seriously Trader Joe's, you're such a disappointment" "This place is like, we're Trader Joe's we don't have normal stuff. It's too normal for us"

It would help if you listed the price you paid. Even if the food is restaurant quality, it would be a no go if the price is restaurant prices

The vegetable stir fry must have been excellent if Mike ate it with broccoli. LOL. It's good to see your long-time fans notice that.

My closest Trader Joe is 70 miles away. I'm not that dedicated where I can't make my own😊

That's my Trader Joe's in Fort Myers!!

I would have liked to see your review of their kimbap, I've seen mixed reviews online about it

I’m not saying how I know, all I’m saying is take two of those cinnamon pancakes while they’re still hot and put a Reese’s peanut butter cup between them….

Love your content Mike! Looking good 😊😊😊❤❤

Holy cow Mike ate BROCCOLI!!!

The short ribs are awesome!

please do a costco version!!!!

You need come to Zambujeira do Mar in Portugal!

Now I want a scallion pancake at midnight 😭

Gimbap must be sold out at your TJ’s. It’s the best!!!

err you're supposed to cut the corner of the boba pouch or else it explodes :)

Love TJ Kimchi!!

TJ's is always an experience

When you visit Austria again, you need to visit the western area like Innsbruck or Bregenz. The cousine there is quite different to Vienna. And since you love korean rice cakes, you need to try "Schupfnudeln" (literal translation would be "push noodles). They have a similar mouth feel and chew like rice cakes, but are made from a similar dough to gnocchi. Normally they are eaten fried in brown butter and served with finely grated parmesan. But sometimes on flea markets, you can find a version, where they are fried with sauerkraut and little bacon cubes, which is my absolute favorite. Also there are dumplings called "Pressknödel" you need to try. There are two versions with different base doughs. One is with potatoes and the other one is really similar to "Semmelknödel". What both have in common, is that they are both made with added cheese and are fried in a pan. They can be served with sauerkraut or as a garnish for a good beef broth

“Even the broccoli here tasted good” was wild mike

Come to Portugal Mike!

Are you in Gainesville Florida?

Trader Joe's kimchi is from Korea

do more tjs!

off the great wall

🔥🔥🔥🔥

Wait a minute!!!! That looks like our TJ in Florida Lee County to be exact 🤔. Mike you rascal you could’ve called me 😂😂😂

Yummy

I still have never been to a Trader Joe's, but I know I need to eventually go. They are never in good spots. I don't want to deal with hellish traffic just to get some speciality grocery items.

Good Morning From Portugal!

Awesome job Mikey thumb up .

Awesome

I like the scallion pancakes.😊 i or8ginally got them at a Boba shop in Austin.

Yeah so, if you get instant boba tea kits. Make sure you put them in a cup or in a little bowl so they won't explode. For me, I just use a microwavable mug to be safe.

You ate broccoli! Oh my god!

That's not Tteokbokki. It is just Tteok. Tteok is what the rice cakes are called. Bokki are a fish cake that are mixed together with the rice cakes in Korea. I don't know why they have omitted the fish cakes.

Yo! Your air vent could use some cleaning 😂