Went to Big Ray's last week while I was in Tampa for work. The Lobster Corn Dog is next level! The grouper sandwich was amazing. 2nd time I've had a chance to actually try something Mike has had. He doesn't miss with his recommendations!
@Tartiitastic
2 жыл бұрын
Never did I expect one of my all time favorite food bloggers would visit my town!! Welcome to Tampa! It looks like you really enjoyed your visit and our food! It tickled me that you visited La Segunda, I've been going there since I was little! They are a treasure! Parksdale is another place my family visit so often, so it's wild to see it like this on your channel! Hope you visit again soon! :D
@buttercup9794
2 жыл бұрын
Cannot wait to watch in a minute, just wanted to get a comment in to say Mike your amazing and Thanking you for doing what you do. I cannot believe you were in london recently I'm only 30 minutes away. I hope you had an amazing time. Take care Mr and Mrs Chen, Thanking you again for making us all smile through your enjoyment for food. xXx
@JMGaming32
2 жыл бұрын
Was literally just thinking Of Mike and how he hasn’t posted. And suddenly this notification pops up!
@sethadams3464
2 жыл бұрын
Same😅
@karymartinez2343
2 жыл бұрын
He has posted a lot of videos lol
@JMGaming32
2 жыл бұрын
@@karymartinez2343 I know haha, for me 1 or 2 days without a video is a while 😂😂
@deversftw1160
2 жыл бұрын
It's every 4days so you know for again
@samantha-lamae
2 жыл бұрын
Literally same.
@shadowlover889
2 жыл бұрын
I live like an hour or so away from Tampa so it's very interesting and oddly exciting to see some of my favorite restaurants on being visited by Mike. Taking my friend with me to eat
@brianmattice5822
2 жыл бұрын
It was a pleasure meeting you Mike Chen when I bumped into you in Tampa. Thanks for taking a picture with my wife and I. It was crazy to run into you at the blue crab fish market, glad to hear you enjoyed the jumbo blue crabs, I agree they’re the best!
@jameslynphillips5629
2 жыл бұрын
Everytime Mike took a bite of the lobster corn dog I took a bite in my mind.😂😂😂😂 Looks AMAZING
@theraweggfiles
2 жыл бұрын
And then there's the steak sandwich and the pork sandwich. You will absolutely LOVE both. I know you will because I've been following you here and I know what you like. Trust me. COME TO MIAMI! Try a Cuban bakery, the sandwiches, the rice, the meat, the desserts. You're gonna be in heaven!
@ajuarez1866
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Tampa Florida!!!
@mikebowerstv
2 жыл бұрын
That grouper cheek looked absolutely amazing!
@mizueeats5415
2 жыл бұрын
LOBSTER CORN DOGS Absolutely the best food of the day even makes my jaws drop mouth waters belly sings
@jeffward1106
2 жыл бұрын
You breaking that Blue Crab near the end of the video made me want to jump through the screen!!!
@davidgiraitis2320
2 жыл бұрын
I am so glad that I watched this right after dinner - otherwise it would be unbearable torture not to run right out to eat there!
@EatwithGabe
2 жыл бұрын
That JUMBO crab looked INSANE... You're always putting out such dope content Mike! and... introducing us to all sorts of dishes/cuisines we are eager to try. Keep up the amazing work! As always, amazing video. :)
@jenjoy3215
2 жыл бұрын
I love grouper!
@violetsun2343
2 жыл бұрын
He finally made it to where I live hell ya !!!! Been watching FOR YEARS !!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@anthonyrimmele9103
2 жыл бұрын
Omg you’re in Madeira Beach that’s my neighborhood!! I’m a bartender here man I would’ve loved to have seen you walk into my restaurant! that would’ve been epic! Hope you enjoyed your trip to the sunshine state
@dangipson5504
Жыл бұрын
Next door at the Interbay (Green) Market is some of the best Cuban food in Tampa. Too bad you didn't go inside there, you would have been waddling out. Glad you made it to Tampa town.
@-amosc.presley-7192
2 жыл бұрын
All I have to say is you have outdone yourself this time in a good kind of way…🎉
@chrisrowan1937
2 жыл бұрын
First viewer whoop whoop 👍 Love your videos Mike, I always look forwards to your posts. Best wishes from sunny England 🏴
@hjvdb6829
2 жыл бұрын
Love how you describe food
@missssy08
2 жыл бұрын
The blue crabs place I live on the next’s street TAMPA FL ❤️
@mybabyd55
2 жыл бұрын
Omg mike I can’t believe you were here and stopped by one of my favorite hood crab spots next time you got to let us know you coming so we can get you some real crab shala that was the fancy version 😂 and I’m definitely going to try that lobster corn dog this weekend
@2948jdjdj
2 жыл бұрын
omg you were in my hometown Plant City FL, you need to come back during the strawberry festival in february
@MN_ALGORITHMS
2 жыл бұрын
Didn't see any oozing juices from the burger
@space1104
2 жыл бұрын
if you are ever in tampa again you have got to check out westshore pizza on bay ct. The absolute best pizza in the 813 and i think about it every as ive lived in indiana for the last 15 years.
@robertcompitelloii7793
2 жыл бұрын
MIKE!!!! Wish I would have known you were here!
@MaxKimura
2 жыл бұрын
I’m jealous!! Wish they had that in Japan!
@katkarrier
2 жыл бұрын
I've lived in Tampa bay my entire life and I've never heard of any of these places!
@marcrapp4004
2 жыл бұрын
Everything's better on a stick! You're shot bro. Awesome vids!!!!!!!!!!
@vsailorsv
2 жыл бұрын
Omg yessss! I'm about an hour outside of Tampa. I would love to see what you think is good chinese around here because I have been dying to try byang byang noodles and I can't find them anywhere 😫
@Omega65713
2 жыл бұрын
There is no such food in Tampa. Don't even think.
@onlywei
2 жыл бұрын
Tampa does not have good Chinese food.
@wanderingaj8030
2 жыл бұрын
Damn, been wanting to get there, MY CITY 🤙🏽🔥🔥🔥
@droskiisouthsider1506
2 жыл бұрын
So kool that you came to my city I’ve been to all but the the last spot 🔥🔥🔥🔥will be trying them soon glade you love the food you tried but you miss ah few great plcs 💯💯💯💯
@LadyLakeMusic
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mikey! We are down south of Tampa in North Cape Coral. Wish we knew you were coming! We plan a few trips this summer and it looks like Tampa should be on the list! Hello from my whole family! Cindy 🌊☀️⛵️🦀
@TheChelsiWaters
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, no one does garlic garlic like us 🥰🥰
@LisaMarieMJ
2 жыл бұрын
Geez, now I’m drooling! I need to get my Dungeness crab legs out of the freezer. 😂
@jonstson1753
2 жыл бұрын
Mike if you're in the Tampa area you have to try Grandma Wans in Bradenton. Best Thai food I've ever had and Grandma is the sweetest person ever
@fluffykittenkisses9614
2 жыл бұрын
In tampa got to get to south tampa and get a cheese state Supreme from interbay meat market
@WilliamKShank
2 жыл бұрын
Everything looked DELICIOUS but let me at that LOBSTER CORN DOG!!! 😋😋😋😋😋 Safe Journey! CHOLULA!!!
@kevinpena4299
2 жыл бұрын
*1:26* Fish Cheek fall off *Strictly Dumpling * oh my gosh *1:29* Sauce overflowing *Strictly Dumpling* Let me just go ahead and uh OH! fish this thing from the sauce!
@janicepurnell5587
2 жыл бұрын
Everything looks amazing
@natekarr
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Tampa.
@TheGreenLanternB
2 жыл бұрын
I could have recommended some dope Cubans! Lol love that you were all over our neighborhood
@jermaineevans6910
2 жыл бұрын
What are your go-to spots for cubanos?
@georgedwilkinson
2 жыл бұрын
I used to eat at Alessi's every day. Good stuff!
@newenglandholidayhostess8705
2 жыл бұрын
That lobster dog needed some butter to dip into.
@JeanetteEverett
5 ай бұрын
I haven’t had a good grouper sandwich in years 👍
@Brooke_Ashley
2 жыл бұрын
If you ever find yourself back in Tampa, check out Matoi . Great Korean food and Sushi
@karenhicks7816
2 жыл бұрын
Loved this video!
@Ljcmnl
2 жыл бұрын
Omg never expected you to be in my city 😭
@laurentruong
2 жыл бұрын
Dude I just moved to Tampa! Sweet. (:
@jermaineevans6910
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Tampa! If you are looking for any kind of cuisine, feel free to ask, and I can give you some recommendations. :)
@victorlui5955
2 жыл бұрын
Imma lobster corndog now!!!
@violanorkus9575
2 жыл бұрын
Ok, since I’ve notice the wedding band on your left hand, and I’m sure that I’m not the only one. Why haven’t you mentioned the fact you’re married? Also why doesn’t your wife appear with you on your videos as occasionally I do see parts of her body i.e. arm. Christine peek a boo, wee see you😀
@alcalderonjr4579
2 жыл бұрын
Good luck with that dude looks good👍
@princek.8405
2 жыл бұрын
Loved it!
@pvtpart
2 жыл бұрын
Tampa, also home to the Big Moist
@Style_224
2 жыл бұрын
So good
@rszanger
2 жыл бұрын
I don't know, when moved to Tampa Bay area years ago, thought, I'd find many sea foods restaurants, but overall, somewhat disappointed for not that many varieties of sea foods offer in Tampa area. And never like Cuban sandwich, I miss Northeast sandwiches ..in fact, Southern restaurants, vendors don't know what hoagie sandwiches..other sandwiches from North.
@jermaineevans6910
2 жыл бұрын
I feel you when it comes to the lack of seafood options. Wish we had a place like Joe Patti's in Pensacola
@ATC_Radio
2 жыл бұрын
After that colab he had with "the best food review ever" i see him differently now. On a bully side!!
@jesseilachinnery3105
2 жыл бұрын
Mikey when your coming to Orlando please let me know I’ve been watching you since I was a little girl I’m 22 now I always look at ur videos so I can try new things
@mrsdiaz614
2 жыл бұрын
I love blue crabs, but I find that most restaurants only sell males and I love the females because of the eggs!!!
@itsnewzie
2 жыл бұрын
How were you in Tampa and I didn’t know this?!?! Dang it!
@Ponchoooooos
2 жыл бұрын
I miss the science vids you started with a fact 😫
@KAOSSOCIETY
2 жыл бұрын
wont drink florida water but will east florida fish
@Bens_Tunes50
2 жыл бұрын
Jackie Chan gets around oh boy/
@timothyhalldin9866
2 жыл бұрын
Very fun video! Until you dipped lobster in mustard....yish
@Nearnface
2 жыл бұрын
wowowowoww
@Blitzkrieg1976
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike!
@JessicaJay91
2 жыл бұрын
I really need to stop watching your videos while pregnant if you’re not doing a video in my city 😂
@wesleygary6651
Жыл бұрын
$50 to $100 is the average you spend on every meal, plus or minus $30?
@TheworldiseffdUP
2 жыл бұрын
It's nice that that they served the tray of crabs that were already cleaned, this way the seasoning gets to the meat and not just on the shell. Years ago when my husband and I went crabbing, it was my job to clean the crabs as he cleaned our crabbing boat and engine. I would clean the crabs and hose out all of the innards out of the crabs, they were as clean as can be. I made all kinds of dishes with these crabs, the sauteed crabs were especially good. My husband is gone now, and so is the good times we went crabbing in the creeks and bay.....I miss those days. :(
@ndb_1982
2 жыл бұрын
❤️
@Ronin7410
2 жыл бұрын
The innards are the best part :(
@TheworldiseffdUP
2 жыл бұрын
@@Ronin7410 No for me, but more power to ya!
@Ronin7410
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheworldiseffdUP Yea it is an acquired taste
@TheworldiseffdUP
2 жыл бұрын
@@Ronin7410 It's more of a mental thing for me.:)
@koikraft
2 жыл бұрын
Finally a food review of Tampa, I've been waiting for one :D
@Nothin2see_
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed 👍
@Usiris23
2 жыл бұрын
Seriously how ironic. Just said to my girlfriend yesterday “why hasn’t Mikey come to Tampa yet?”
@jrisley69
2 жыл бұрын
If you come back down to Tampa, gotta try Brocato's Sandwich Shop. Another iconic spot we have. Their deviled crab is twice as big as the one you had and like 3/4's full of crab meat. Also the stuffed potato balls are like the size of a softball with piccadillo beef inside. So good.
@thehalloweenchannel
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Tampa! You’re so right about La Sagunda bakery, the bread is amazing and it was originally an Italian bakery! Omg I live 2 minutes from Parksdale! Strawberry shakes are to die for and the Dole whip ❤️
@tiffiniprather5384
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike!I’m glad you enjoyed your seafood tour!I live right here in Tampa and have never tried these places,I will definitely be going!I wish I had the chance to meet you,you’re one of my favorite you tubers!😊
@Nothin2see_
2 жыл бұрын
If you haven’t tried La Segunda you must try it. The Ybor city location is the original and the best.
@jeffreytaddeo6245
2 жыл бұрын
The lobster corndog looks AMAZING!
@BlackJesus8463
2 жыл бұрын
It kinda did.
@amywenditz7626
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! I'm a long time fan and native of Tampa, Fl. It's so exciting to see you in my hometown and to hear positive things about the city I love! Thank you for all the good times with your videos!
@MatthewBaran
2 жыл бұрын
So exciting to see mikey in our neck of the woods!!! 😁
@onlywei
2 жыл бұрын
As someone who moved to Tampa 6 months ago, I’ve been despairing at how bad the restaurants here are. Mike to the rescue!
@kwonsmommy
2 жыл бұрын
@@onlywei come over to St Pete we have so many better restaurants and Gulfport is so good too
@jermaineevans6910
2 жыл бұрын
@@onlywei It is a struggle here, but I do have some spots that I can count on here depending on what kind of cuisine I'm in the mood for. Usually Beijing House or Flaming Mountain for Chinese. Viet Kitchen for Vietnamese. Mangos Cafe for Soul Food. Izakaya Tori for Japanese. Mangonadas or Ranchero Tacos for tacos.
@vikiwalters8767
2 жыл бұрын
Right?? I'm watching in my office and my coworker laughed at me cause I spazzed a little when he went to Parkesdale!
@capriceg7042
2 жыл бұрын
(#89) When I go to Tampa this coming year I can't wait to go to the Italian store Cacciatore and Sons... I'm so very excited!!! Thank you, Mikey!!!
@Africanqueen3972
2 жыл бұрын
Good afternoon Mr. Chen. You need a manicure.
@andrewchoe2036
2 жыл бұрын
crazy how I was watching the intro and thought that looks a lot like my home town.. and it was!! awesome of you to stop by Tampa.
@varsitytitan07
2 жыл бұрын
i live in tampa you were 5 min away from the real best cuban and best steak sandwich.... le seguna is straight tho
@USEDrichard
2 жыл бұрын
What is the place you're referring to?
@marilynalvarez9951
2 жыл бұрын
All the food looked amazing but as a Cuban, I can't believe they didn't press that Cuban sandwich and just gave it to you cold like that, what an atrocity! (ok, I'm done) 😁
@0619kittykat
2 жыл бұрын
100% agree! 😂😂 I'm not Cuban but I live here in Tampa and I REFUSE to eat a Cuban sandwich if it's not pressed. It's the only way!
@nataliajimenez1870
2 жыл бұрын
I think he asked for it unpressed because he wanted to eat the fresh fluffy bread
@0rye06
2 жыл бұрын
@@nataliajimenez1870 8:14 he actually wanted it pressed :((
@VannieEats
2 жыл бұрын
Ok definitely adding this to my must try list - LOBSTER CORNDOGS!! 🦞😍
@typhooonn
2 жыл бұрын
don't try that, you will definitely regret. I ate twice and both disappointed me. That restaurant doesn't know how to cook.
@TheBigblumonkey
2 жыл бұрын
@@typhooonn idk, been there multiple times and I never got sick or had bad food
@Sithfire30Creations
2 жыл бұрын
So happy to see you reviewing some of the awesome food here in Tampa!!! Love your channel!
@WhereTheLocalsRoam
2 жыл бұрын
A lobster corndog?! I need to have one, that looks INCREDIBLE!!! 🦞
@lunix3259
2 жыл бұрын
What perfection looks like 😍 O wish I can taste it
@MrSoupyPoopies
2 жыл бұрын
Next time you are in Tampa, make sure to check out dunderbaks and babushkas. A couple of hidden gems that really show some of the diversity the tampa food scene has to offer
@jermaineevans6910
2 жыл бұрын
I love Babushkas! The Temple Terrace location is the one I go to.
@MrSoupyPoopies
2 жыл бұрын
@@jermaineevans6910 same, tho they recently opened a second location downtown as well. Glad to see them running strong through the pandemic and invasion.
@bukkeadnoi2377
2 жыл бұрын
*Brilliant!!♥♥The most satisfying part is when you think about what it tastes like!!*
@Alan-to2te
2 жыл бұрын
NOT A REAL CUBAN IF ITS NOT PRESSED
@jimscharba4818
2 жыл бұрын
welcome...I live in Tampa and now you understand why...lol
@MatthewBaran
2 жыл бұрын
Because we're spoiled as all hell? Lol. Champion sports teams, great food and beaches? 😁
@Yawndave
2 жыл бұрын
Blackened grouper burgers...yum yum, my favorite thing to eat in Florida! I had my first one at the Riverside Cafe in St. Marks and I was hooked(pun intended). Since then whenever I travel in Florida I look for restaurants that have blackened grouper. The one you're having at Big Ray's looks absolutely delicious!
@TSNYLDN
2 жыл бұрын
You have to try blackened catfish!
@jimmcfarland3446
2 жыл бұрын
That's a Cubano??? Not toasted. Not pressed. Not sure this guy knows what he's talking about....
@kevinwarner3771
2 жыл бұрын
Can always TELL when Mikey is getting the food for free...he'd wax eloquently on Twinkies if they were gifted to him!
@Froggyz2495
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been dying for a Florida video! I am always hungry watching these so now I can go to these places and try! Finally! Yessss!
@jaklg7905
2 жыл бұрын
I might be a purist, but I believe that a Cubano should have the yellow mustard on it. It is the mix of flavors of the mustard, pickle, pork, and cheese that make it a Cubano. I dislike stone ground mustard as it is a bit bitter.
@rosieortiz9127
2 жыл бұрын
A Cuban sandwich does not have salami ! They should’ve changed the name of the sandwich .
@truthfuljones4557
2 жыл бұрын
The best garlic crab is in Sanford, Florida at Nina’s seafood. The seasoning is so good that’s all you need. While working in Jacksonville my friends and I drove to Sanford just to get some crabs. The owner Nina thought we were there to visit Disneyland but she was so surprised when we told her we drove 3 hrs to see her. My son is in Orlando now and I told him to stop by there on his way home to Columbus, Ga.
@pipercherokee5770
2 жыл бұрын
With all of the nonsense going on in our nation. Sometimes it’s just nice to watch something joyful. Thank you Mikey!
@Omega65713
2 жыл бұрын
More nonsense stuffs keep on coming...soon...even worsted..
@SwissRoadsPlaces
2 жыл бұрын
Lobster Corndog?! 😜 That's so incredible - I would like to eat one too 💛🤗 The other food also looks incredibly delicious 😋 Great seafood tour! 👍👍 Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭
@JohnHausser
2 жыл бұрын
Cannot wait to visit🇨🇭 I went to Zurich in 2007 but it was for a funeral lol Cheers from San Diego California
@SwissRoadsPlaces
2 жыл бұрын
@@JohnHausser Hope you can visit Switzerland again soon
@gmoney4980
2 жыл бұрын
Now Mikey is in my home area... La Segunda's bread IMO, is one THE BEST BREADS in the world! Next time, try the Pizza Bread! I'm surprised you didn't hit up The Columbia Restaurant... the Bay Area's oldest restaurant. Next time, Hit me up & I'll show you the Asian side to the Bay Area.
@IceCreamTheatre
2 жыл бұрын
That Cuban sandwich looks so delicious, thanks for sharing this with us.
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