I think Chinese restaurants are too practical lol. Japanese mastered marketing and being pretentious after the 80's and now everything that pricey is some type of near mystical thing about combination of heaven and earth and chef or farmers spirit in the food. They basically took advantage of orientalism and profited off it. This isn't to say there isn't effort put in, but there's a lot of story to go along with it to make it an "experience“.
KBBQ can charge high-end price when you cook it yourself, Sushi can charge high-end price when it’s served raw, a steakhouse serves a half-cooked steak with minimum prep work (unless aged). Chinese cuisines are criminally under appreciated in America.
Couldnt agree more. Its why ive always found cooking chinese food far more intimidating than any other cuisines. People are ignorant about the amount of effort and skill put into this stuff or worse they mock it.
@@b.o.4469 They originally priced it based on the ingredients instead of the procedures. Price geared toward "old american-chinese" cause that population don't want to spend more. And those "Chinese take-out" fast food did not help one bit.
I am not Asian but I can tell you Asian food is a true work of art. Real respect for your culture and all the fabulous food you share as well. How can anyone think Chinese or any kind of Asian food is not good! One if the best things in Life.!!!!💕💯
Chinese cuisine is as delicious, complex and sophisticated as any other. Why shouldn't high-end Chinese restaurants flourish? The fools who think Chinese food can only be cheap are racist as hell.
Cool video Fung Bros!!! It's another episode of Fung Bros food!!! I like the higher end Chinese restraunts. It's baller. The Peking duck looked bomb with the ha gow dumpling. The soft shell crab looked fire to.
My go-to are mom and pop's cheap Chinese spots, but dang, these dishes looks absolutely flawless and decadent. Thanks for exploring food that are outside the box and most likely that I won't be able to try!
heck yea it should. Chinese food is often super labour intensive and the stereotype of cheap Chinese food is a way that our people also aren't allowed to raise their prices and really make money. if you would pay that amount of money for Italian, then DEFINITELY for Chinese food or just Asian food in general
Chinese cuisine has an ancient history and I am glad that it is not just perceived any longer in the West as just a cheap fast food option. There is a delicious place for that in any cuisine, but if you can afford an extra special feast, try it!
When it comes to asian food at that price, you usually get what you pay for and price is justified. Also, you must be asian or at least understand asian culture to justify the price. You cant be some westerner who doesn't understand asian culture or never had asian food to be judging the price and this applies to any culture's food, not just asian. These food vids are dope! Loving the content from Fung bros!
they didnt put holes in the sticky rice for the the toppings to go in to, it is shaped like that because back in the days in china, coals for fire were shaped like that, and it is why they light it on fire.
God bless the both of y'all always and family and friends. It looks like ya'll is having a good time eating. I would try the crispy crab and the soup dumplings or pig trotters. Happy holidays and be safe and careful out there. Baltimore md.
Very nice to see a high-end, creative Chinese restaurant here in NYC. There certainly were a lot of interesting original dishes & new takes on existing dishes. Now I get a take on what a high-end ⭐⭐⭐ Chinese restaurant should service. I am leaning towards Cheli as my first, future visit. Thanks for the different take on Chinese cuisine! Xie Xie
You got your money's worth -- and more. What you ate all looked great. These restaurants recognized you though. You may have received above standard food and service. In addition to expensive ingredients, some of the items require an enormous amount of skill and technique to make. Hardly anyone could make what Hutong served you at home.
OoOO wow I would definitely want to try out these new restaurants but I know my parents (mainly my mom) would NOT want to pay those prices cos she has this complex where she thinks she could cook better than anyone LOL
I think that the cost for many is out of the park esp if you are a family of many on a limited income. I think often pricier restaurants just don't even register for some because it feel like such a waste. when your income is limited things like that are a special treat and often places come and go before you get to even try them. In the meantime I can try and enjoy vicariously through you. Thank you for that experience
Only in America is expensive Chinese novelty. In Places like Hong Kong and Vancouver British Columbia expensive, delicious Chinese food is common. Of the places you reviewed the second place seems to hold the most value. All the ingredients use are on the high end where as the other places seem to use more common ingredients.
Sure but they have to make it worth every penny you spend on the meal. In Taiwan, there's a $300 beef noodle soup so the price they offer in these restaurants for all of those dishes from $50 to $150 is pretty good.
The way Andrew eating his eel wrap got me dying😂😂😂
You guys are changing the general perception of asian food. Mad props to the Fung bros!
Should some Chinese food cost $150?
Absolutely. Don't let Japanese food get all the glory in this area 😎
@Freddy H i know Right!
High price usually means high rent, that’s it.
@@paulhong6419 faxs!!!!
I think Chinese restaurants are too practical lol. Japanese mastered marketing and being pretentious after the 80's and now everything that pricey is some type of near mystical thing about combination of heaven and earth and chef or farmers spirit in the food. They basically took advantage of orientalism and profited off it. This isn't to say there isn't effort put in, but there's a lot of story to go along with it to make it an "experience“.
Yeah, Japanese food gets boring after a while. Chinese food is so much better and more satisfying.
Been watching fung bro’s food for 5 years. Keep it up!
Wow the soft shell crab looked insane! Fire
Man, you've been good? Haven't seen you in a while
chuc mung nam moi! NYC
Glad too see such authentic and fancy Chinese food is introduced in USA.
Upscale Chinese restaurants have been around for ages in the USA. This is nothing new.
@@wagna5491 For ages? In USA? Your sure we are talking about the same USA?
@@soniclyk Yes, for decades (not $150 plates though)! Which part of the country are you from?
@@wagna5491 “Ages” is an exaggeration. There has been very few if any upscale modern Chinese restaurants even as recent as mid-00s in the US.
And I was thrilled to see authentic North American animals in Shanghai Disney Land.
KBBQ can charge high-end price when you cook it yourself, Sushi can charge high-end price when it’s served raw, a steakhouse serves a half-cooked steak with minimum prep work (unless aged). Chinese cuisines are criminally under appreciated in America.
Couldnt agree more. Its why ive always found cooking chinese food far more intimidating than any other cuisines. People are ignorant about the amount of effort and skill put into this stuff or worse they mock it.
@@Drownedinblood uncultured, ignorant fools like that don't know better.
That's Chinese peoples fault.
@@b.o.4469 how’s it our fault smd
@@b.o.4469 They originally priced it based on the ingredients instead of the procedures. Price geared toward "old american-chinese" cause that population don't want to spend more. And those "Chinese take-out" fast food did not help one bit.
To the person who reads this, I hope you will be successful someday and blessed with genuine happiness ❤️
Cracked up at David's face whenever Andrew was eating the eel or peking duck wrap the "cool" way 😂
I am not Asian but I can tell you Asian food is a true work of art. Real respect for your culture and all the fabulous food you share as well. How can anyone think Chinese or any kind of Asian food is not good! One if the best things in Life.!!!!💕💯
Chinese cuisine is as delicious, complex and sophisticated as any other. Why shouldn't high-end Chinese restaurants flourish? The fools who think Chinese food can only be cheap are racist as hell.
Shoutout to Andrew for creating just the most innovative dishes by just...putting one on top of the other.
My local joint has $5.25 lunch specials - I ate it on their parking lot cause of the pandemic - it was tasty and cheap.
That Golden Crab Stick Soup looks amazing!
I love these videos keep it going. They are truly an experience restaurant destination. Thank you Happy Holidays!
Wow I’ve never had any of these dishes before! Thanks for showing Chinese cuisine this way ❤️
Meanwhile I’m just sitting here eating cup ramen...
Dont feel bad! The masses are doing the same !🤣
Dream Food Bros
Cool video Fung Bros!!! It's another episode of Fung Bros food!!! I like the higher end Chinese restraunts. It's baller. The Peking duck looked bomb with the ha gow dumpling. The soft shell crab looked fire to.
My go-to are mom and pop's cheap Chinese spots, but dang, these dishes looks absolutely flawless and decadent. Thanks for exploring food that are outside the box and most likely that I won't be able to try!
Uluh looks like it must be freezing in there, eating with your puffy jacket on. Great video guys. Your reviews are extremely helpful and well done.
I am so envious of y'all. Amazing content. Bigup to all my Asian-American brothers. Bigup and respect the culture.
I would never have known about these places. Thanks, guys, for highlighting them.
You don’t want to spend money on Chinese food, that sucks
heck yea it should. Chinese food is often super labour intensive and the stereotype of cheap Chinese food is a way that our people also aren't allowed to raise their prices and really make money. if you would pay that amount of money for Italian, then DEFINITELY for Chinese food or just Asian food in general
Lol didn't know 丝瓜 was called loofah... hope none of y'all are showering with that
it's the same thing. When it dries up you can shower with it.
Glad to see some legit Zhejiang hometown food in NYC.
For real! Huaiyang cuisine is my first love, been deprived for a very long time but I'm glad to see some good ones popping up.
Chinese cuisine has an ancient history and I am glad that it is not just perceived any longer in the West as just a cheap fast food option. There is a delicious place for that in any cuisine, but if you can afford an extra special feast, try it!
Fung bros did it again breaking it down for us! Thanks guys 🙏🏼
Food is divine!!
You guys are awesome for pumping out such positive content during this crazy time
Crazy time is better than crazy people
I just wanted to say everything is so yummy and delicious plus beautiful
These Bro'z, what can I say. They be Getnit In deeply with boldness and finesse. They got my gourmet cells feinding for that Dynasty Dining
Looks delicious! So fancy. 👍😊 I would love to try these restaurants!
When it comes to asian food at that price, you usually get what you pay for and price is justified. Also, you must be asian or at least understand asian culture to justify the price. You cant be some westerner who doesn't understand asian culture or never had asian food to be judging the price and this applies to any culture's food, not just asian. These food vids are dope! Loving the content from Fung bros!
Sit down restaurants should always be a little more, depending on offerings
watching this video with mouth wide open
to the restaurants: come get my money
Yo December 2020 episodes really have awesome pacing but keep the hip style the Fung Bros
they didnt put holes in the sticky rice for the the toppings to go in to, it is shaped like that because back in the days in china, coals for fire were shaped like that, and it is why they light it on fire.
This was a very enjoyable video. Glad that you guys made it before the new shutdown
I want the peas and radish dish! Do you guys have any recipes you could post? That would be great.
Glad to see new restaurants opening through these tough times
God bless the both of y'all always and family and friends. It looks like ya'll is having a good time eating. I would try the crispy crab and the soup dumplings or pig trotters. Happy holidays and be safe and careful out there. Baltimore md.
Very nice to see a high-end, creative Chinese restaurant here in NYC. There certainly were a lot of interesting original dishes & new takes on existing dishes. Now I get a take on what a high-end ⭐⭐⭐ Chinese restaurant should service. I am leaning towards Cheli as my first, future visit. Thanks for the different take on Chinese cuisine! Xie Xie
Fine dining. This episode is awesome.
You got your money's worth -- and more.
What you ate all looked great. These restaurants recognized you though. You may have received above standard food and service.
In addition to expensive ingredients, some of the items require an enormous amount of skill and technique to make. Hardly anyone could make what Hutong served you at home.
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That soft shell crab looks amazing!
But one of the best parts about Chinese food is the price/value tho 👏 lots of good food that's budget friendly.
I assume the Meiling Congee is named after en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soong_Mei-ling
They know what there Talking About! Keep making more Videos
Was dining in CheLi when you are shooting this video
OoOO wow I would definitely want to try out these new restaurants but I know my parents (mainly my mom) would NOT want to pay those prices cos she has this complex where she thinks she could cook better than anyone LOL
Sam elle has the best advice show. Y'all missing out if you haven't subbed to her 😃
very nicely put together !!
I think that the cost for many is out of the park esp if you are a family of many on a limited income. I think often pricier restaurants just don't even register for some because it feel like such a waste. when your income is limited things like that are a special treat and often places come and go before you get to even try them. In the meantime I can try and enjoy vicariously through you. Thank you for that experience
Hangzhou representt
Man watching this middle of the night makes me hungry 🤤
Next time, watch after you finish your breakfast, lunch, or dinner
This episode was amazing. I cant wait to be able to travel again
Please don’t forget to take me with you and pay for everything
I don’t know a damn thing about the food y’all talking about but I love to watch and learn 💙💙
I want to try all of these places, especially the first and last one.
Great vid as always,I want to try them all. Best shot was 18:19 😂
Bruh I thought the eels were worms and that the gold fish was real BRUH
Only in America is expensive Chinese novelty. In Places like Hong Kong and Vancouver British Columbia expensive, delicious Chinese food is common. Of the places you reviewed the second place seems to hold the most value. All the ingredients use are on the high end where as the other places seem to use more common ingredients.
Sure but they have to make it worth every penny you spend on the meal. In Taiwan, there's a $300 beef noodle soup so the price they offer in these restaurants for all of those dishes from $50 to $150 is pretty good.
And Westerners pay more for just grilled meat, salad, and boiled potatoes with salt and pepper. Smh
Looks amazing!
Need tux !!! Great showcase 👍
Uluh looks amazing!
Eat the flames eh dung bros 😝
this is so important thank you!
Why that’s so important
Man......making me hungry as always!!!!!!!!
Order one hamburger to fill your hunger cause Chinese food is too expensive
So excited to try the pork trotters at uluh this weekend!
My mom used to cook BBQ pigs feet! #soulfood
Give me the down home Chinese food that I grew up eating.
If I want eat Hangzhou/ Shanghai foods I'll go to 外婆家 . Yummm
tbh I liked the ancient one
Haha eating fancy Chinese food with your hands lol
At the last place shaky camera person was back in full effect.
This us dope 💪
Where did you score the Nike jacket bro?
Mouth watering over here
This is my absolute favorite dish. I haven't had it in a long while though... TT
For $150...I'd expect lobster, abalone, shark fin, spotted prawns, geoduck, Dungeness crab, ect....
There is a restaurant in Toronto that does exactly that. Fisherman Lobster Clubhouse. Worth splurging there. Cash only.
Amazing!!
qian long emperor ate eel during the song dynasty
ANDREW ZIMMERMAN VS MALAYSIA GUY IN BORNIO IN AMERICA
Now I want to go to a fancy Chinese restaurant but no dine in or outside dining in Baltimore 😟
I mean it's time for me to have some fancified Chinese food.
Stop... youre going to make my favorite restaurants realize how much they should be charging me!
damn that got me hungryyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!
Cheap or expensive Chinese food is the best
I'm drooping although I just had dinner..
No bro! Keep Chinese food cheap for the bois!
so delicious
Hangzhou represent!
5:08 godlike imo
I wonder when they can buy me a lunch
It must take a certain type of person to work in a place like this.
Nice video
what they ate costed probably a burger in calories lol
Looks better then Vespertine
Hi fung bros
I WANNA GO EVERYWHERE
打错字了！17:00那里是八宝饭 不是红糖糍粑