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  • This is the entire MasterChef Canada journey of Season 1 winner, Eric Chong!
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  • @jan_jh739
    @jan_jh739 Před 2 lety +21288

    Love how Eric has two facial expressions
    1. Happy
    2. Dead inside

  • @ant-onio948
    @ant-onio948 Před 2 lety +3171

    The entire video...
    Kaila: 😳
    Eric: 😞

    • @megumintobuna-4537
      @megumintobuna-4537 Před 2 lety +226

      Lmao why does these two always have that expression tho, like even angry or sad i only see 😞 and 😳

    • @seanywei
      @seanywei Před 2 lety +196

      👀
      👃
      👄

    • @alipetuniashow
      @alipetuniashow Před 2 lety +21

      @@seanywei 😂😂

    • @safframlan
      @safframlan Před 2 lety +5

      🤣🤣🤣🤘

    • @Anthonyheat
      @Anthonyheat Před 2 lety +18

      Not even true did 11:32 Eric went full blow savage mode

  • @connorsexsmith6414
    @connorsexsmith6414 Před 2 lety +6526

    Eric is the living embodiment of "Oh man, I just did so bad on my test." just before he scores a 95%.

    • @shadinsakib6040
      @shadinsakib6040 Před rokem +170

      He is an asian . What do you expect?

    • @awesomegamercz
      @awesomegamercz Před rokem +21

      @@shadinsakib6040 😐

    • @stale_1
      @stale_1 Před rokem +94

      @@awesomegamerczyou know, the guy above you isn’t wrong

    • @awesomegamercz
      @awesomegamercz Před rokem +27

      @@stale_1 "positive" racist stereotypes are still harmful

    • @stale_1
      @stale_1 Před rokem +87

      @@awesomegamercz i’m from Beijing, China myself, the stereotypes aren’t even incorrect most of the time

  • @danksmeme698
    @danksmeme698 Před rokem +2745

    I like Eric's whole character arc. He started out overconfident and full of energy, got humbled by Alvin, his confidence getting shot down and becoming very quiet, to slowly gaining his confidence back as his skill improved throughout the season.

  • @ceoofsand
    @ceoofsand Před 2 lety +5133

    Eric is an actual giga chad like bro went on a whole redemption arc and he just had the most heart and passion out of every single chef

  • @Ap3xSqu1rr3l
    @Ap3xSqu1rr3l Před 2 lety +19687

    The fact Alvin is respectful enough to greet Eric’s grandfather in his native language so he can understand just what the judges think.

    • @nateecho8418
      @nateecho8418 Před 2 lety +758

      @Z W 37:16

    • @ManuelMartinez-ch1rh
      @ManuelMartinez-ch1rh Před 2 lety +1103

      It's the grandfather's smile that made this wholesome.

    • @sodor_chicken1081
      @sodor_chicken1081 Před 2 lety +260

      That was so sweet omg

    • @UnhappyTenshi
      @UnhappyTenshi Před 2 lety +157

      This was so wholesome I loved it

    • @talk1425
      @talk1425 Před 2 lety +408

      That moment made me tear up a little because my Grandfather passed away back in December of 2021. I am part of a strong Cantonese family and hearing my language is so comforting.

  • @ericshiel
    @ericshiel Před 2 lety +5688

    I will forever respect Chef Alvin for ultimately being the sole individual who allowed Eric to compete. The incredible story of redemption is what made him so unique. He was definitely an underdog, especially as one of the youngest ever.

    • @zaer-ezart
      @zaer-ezart Před 2 lety +212

      You know it kinda makes me wonder how many master chef winners we never saw because they got 2 "no". Like had Alvin said no we would've never seen how good Eric is

    • @dank7044
      @dank7044 Před rokem +155

      @@zaer-ezart I think in Eric's case, it was Eric's arrogance that made Chef Alvin internally question the yes/no.
      If the dish was actually subpar, alvin would'nt have chuckled a muscle and said no.
      What surprises me is them saying yes to Danny.

    • @australian2
      @australian2 Před rokem +17

      Scripted af. Don’t be naive.

    • @AmericaTown
      @AmericaTown Před rokem +45

      @@australian2 lol hater

    • @alexholgate15
      @alexholgate15 Před rokem +7

      But he still won

  • @daveseditzz
    @daveseditzz Před 11 měsíci +706

    Nobody talks about how supportive Pino was to eric. Never disrespected him, always saw how good of a cook eric was. Always congratulated him and supported him. Pino is underrated

  • @eridofthegalaxies
    @eridofthegalaxies Před 2 lety +13750

    being an asian kid who hates engineering with passion but is still studying to become one...... this video is so much more motivational than studying for the exam i have tomorrow morning...

    • @roycechristongoveas5836
      @roycechristongoveas5836 Před 2 lety +163

      Do well 😇 don't worry even if you fail try again I personally wrote 2 courses 4&5 times so you can do it 😉

    • @thanatos6001
      @thanatos6001 Před 2 lety +171

      I mean I got bullied a lot but now my bullies work for me personally I think you need to move forward faster and faster towards your dream

    • @rezlevin6424
      @rezlevin6424 Před 2 lety +16

      good luck bud!

    • @eridofthegalaxies
      @eridofthegalaxies Před 2 lety +30

      @@roycechristongoveas5836 thanks 🥺 that's very encouraging actually!!😂💜

    • @odalyscastillo7715
      @odalyscastillo7715 Před 2 lety +7

      Good luck on your exam!!😊

  • @theechelonofmars
    @theechelonofmars Před 2 lety +9222

    "As you can see Kaila won the last challenge"
    "Did everyone else cut their fingers?"
    Savage af.

  • @butterspike680
    @butterspike680 Před rokem +771

    "Feels like I've already won"
    That moment hit me hard. More than the prize, Eric just wanted his parents to realize he could make a living out of his passion, so when he got to see his family supporting him and cheering for him in the finals, he fulfilled his dream.

  • @TheNalin12
    @TheNalin12 Před rokem +1114

    The pure joy in Eric's mom in the finale is wholesome 🥰🥰🥰

    • @spacerocks9740
      @spacerocks9740 Před rokem +5

      'That mom forced him to do engineering typical Asian mother

    • @TheNalin12
      @TheNalin12 Před rokem +37

      @@spacerocks9740 I think it's his father who forced eric and his mom had to agree with the decision.

    • @spacerocks9740
      @spacerocks9740 Před rokem +3

      @@TheNalin12 that was quick lol

  • @adelynnperalta
    @adelynnperalta Před 2 lety +18125

    Eric is the definition of the main character of Masterchef Canada.

    • @TheSilentNinja-ji4xv
      @TheSilentNinja-ji4xv Před 2 lety +541

      He has parents he can’t be a main character

    • @adelynnperalta
      @adelynnperalta Před 2 lety +846

      @@TheSilentNinja-ji4xv I mean- technically yes but- his dad didn’t even want Eric to cook as a career, so that technically counts. 👀

    • @MrCacitti
      @MrCacitti Před 2 lety +240

      Feels like a shonen protagagonist, it's great

    • @shikikashi8994
      @shikikashi8994 Před 2 lety +142

      even the exit during his audition had mc vibes.

    • @pinacolada417
      @pinacolada417 Před 2 lety +16

      wholesome

  • @gusjaka
    @gusjaka Před 2 lety +5833

    I admire Alvin's willingness to challenge and believe in Eric; he clearly sees a piece of himself in Eric, and I admire how he encourages him to strive better and achieve more.

    • @spicybook
      @spicybook Před 2 lety +240

      and because of that, they opened up a restaurant together.

    • @bingefest1799
      @bingefest1799 Před 2 lety

      Way to copy and paste another comment but also change a few words around to make it sound like your own original thought. Are you really that boring and uncreative that you gotta steal somebody's comment so that you can get a bunch of likes to boost your fragile ego

    • @jamesduignan8864
      @jamesduignan8864 Před 2 lety

      Nice stolen comment. Donut

    • @ghmj2607
      @ghmj2607 Před 2 lety +142

      i was just about to say the same thing. as soon as he saw eric's potential as well as a bit of himself, i did think he put some asian strictness on him more than the other contestants though lol but eric probably reacted well to that kind of disciplining

    • @ItsReplayBro
      @ItsReplayBro Před rokem +45

      Eric has an amazing attribute about him that really propelled him to be better than he was before. He has the willingness to LEARN. He doesn’t talk back when criticized and that something even amazing chefs sometimes do and it makes it unpleasant to teach them. Eric cooks with open ears and is confident in his abilities enough to produce amazing food.

  • @YouAreToxic
    @YouAreToxic Před 2 lety +517

    The fact Eric's WIN, and future entirely came down to Alvin setting his upset attitude aside, and chose to be a teacher instead of a judge in that moment during audition. And asked him if he is open to learning or not, to then become the winner. That is amazing.

  • @gromple7231
    @gromple7231 Před 2 lety +422

    I honestly love these judges, even when something is bad they’re understanding and give good advice.

    • @ShaiyanHossain
      @ShaiyanHossain Před rokem +52

      a lot better than the US show

    • @drakewaffles2952
      @drakewaffles2952 Před rokem +60

      I was just about to say that. Masterchef canada really shows me that they honestly want to see people grow in the culinary arts!!

    • @boaboakei4156
      @boaboakei4156 Před rokem +3

      ​@@ShaiyanHossain fr

    • @INoahGuy1
      @INoahGuy1 Před měsícem

      Alvin said to one dish "This is MasterChef Canada… and you give me THIS?!"

  • @lemondo0
    @lemondo0 Před 2 lety +6409

    eric and kaila's rivalry was pretty funny. at times, they poked at each other with 'insults' like rivals, other times they just worked together.

    • @margarethmichelina5146
      @margarethmichelina5146 Před 2 lety +452

      And they keep their rivalry on sides when they worked together which is very professional.

    • @confucius1934
      @confucius1934 Před 2 lety +120

      Like old couple bickering 😂😂

    • @poweroftruth9258
      @poweroftruth9258 Před 2 lety +21

      @@margarethmichelina5146 The Bible says in John 3:16-36 that whoever believes in the Lord Jesus Christ shall not perish but have everlasting life, the Bible also says in Romans 10:9 that those who declare with their mouth that Jesus Christ is their God, Lord, and Savior they shall be saved. Revelation 1:8 says that Jesus is the alpha and the omega. Luke and revelation is the ending times, and Jesus is returning back. So are you going to submit your life to him or no? Narrow is the path that leads to the gates of heaven, but only few people find it. The gates that is the path to destruction is where many people find it! Jesus loves you SO MUCH! That he died on the cross, and was resurrected from the dead 3 days later to give us eternal life.

    • @almightykibax9879
      @almightykibax9879 Před 2 lety +7

      Lol

    • @mikeknight42
      @mikeknight42 Před 2 lety +157

      I had people I didn't really like in the kitchen, but during rush we just worked together and put personal issues out of our heads. It is really important to forget about your personal beefs during crunch time.

  • @jairel9929
    @jairel9929 Před 2 lety +1346

    Every time Eric says he's screwed we all know his going to win 100%.

  • @simoantoci7681
    @simoantoci7681 Před 2 lety +851

    His dynamic with Kayla .... I'm dead 😭.
    "As you can see Kayla won the last mystery box challenge"
    "Did everyone else cut themselves?"
    *Cheff trying to keep it together* Boooy.... 😂
    "The last person I wanna be paired up with is, without a doubt, Kayla"
    Kayla: "I'm praying the God for Eric"
    🖐️😭

    • @GokaikillerTobi
      @GokaikillerTobi Před 2 lety +44

      They way she turned was the icing on top.

    • @gimmick2509
      @gimmick2509 Před rokem +10

      I can smell this roast from here, and I'm on the other side of the Earth

    • @User-jl3on
      @User-jl3on Před rokem +29

      Favourite enemies to lovers arc ever 😂😂😂

    • @GokaikillerTobi
      @GokaikillerTobi Před 9 měsíci +1

      ​@@User-jl3onisn't she married

    • @foreign.
      @foreign. Před 6 měsíci

      time stamp?

  • @fugtugsughug1020
    @fugtugsughug1020 Před rokem +104

    “This is unacceptable. I can’t wait to win this.” Pure main character energy right there wtf. Homie was destined to dub this competition

  • @justinmorsch3208
    @justinmorsch3208 Před 2 lety +5212

    I love how much Alvin challenges and believes in Eric, he definitely sees part of himself in Eric and I love that he pushes him to do better and achieve more

    • @jotaromilos5751
      @jotaromilos5751 Před 2 lety +69

      A mentor fr

    • @kasumikiku4665
      @kasumikiku4665 Před 2 lety +51

      Maybe Alvin can relate to him because Alvin is asian too

    • @rh-Chilip
      @rh-Chilip Před 2 lety +15

      @@kasumikiku4665 well thats quite a racial comment eh?

    • @kasumikiku4665
      @kasumikiku4665 Před 2 lety +110

      @@rh-Chilip uhm, I don't think so because Alvin is chinese and he is a chef and has an engineering degree... So probably Alvin sees himself to Eric🤷🏻‍♀️ both Asians, chef and an engineer.

    • @KRISHAL.
      @KRISHAL. Před 2 lety

      @@kasumikiku4665 nah it’s just cause they asian

  • @guitar45rocks5
    @guitar45rocks5 Před 2 lety +2556

    To already have a successful career as a a chemical engineer, and still say "There is no plan B, I'm meant to be in the kitchen" shows an inspiring level of conviction. I guess I'm a Masterchef fan now.

    • @moganram6202
      @moganram6202 Před 2 lety +32

      he is 21. i dont think he could be already having a successful careeer as a chemical engineer except if he started working at 12 itself. lol :P

    • @guitar45rocks5
      @guitar45rocks5 Před 2 lety +65

      @@moganram6202 I see your point, but I'd argue that for most people, being just about any type of engineer at 21 already marks the start of a successful career.

    • @amandapanda2142
      @amandapanda2142 Před 2 lety +6

      @@guitar45rocks5 If he can get hired, lol.

    • @user-cv2vo5wn9m
      @user-cv2vo5wn9m Před 2 lety

      @@amandapanda2142 hes a successful chef tho

  • @dolphins6010
    @dolphins6010 Před 2 lety +557

    i love how joe never actually gives any good critisism he only makes you question what you did but doesnt say how you can improve it

    • @sophxcat
      @sophxcat Před 2 lety +107

      LMAO yea ... he's not a good judge imo

    • @eddyededwin
      @eddyededwin Před rokem +60

      he just got a successful mom, knows nothing about cooking

    • @kilbert666
      @kilbert666 Před rokem +29

      @@eddyededwin that's not true, his mommy also gave him a few vineyards.

    • @grandrodeos
      @grandrodeos Před rokem +7

      He’s so extra istg

    • @koreaforeva
      @koreaforeva Před 11 měsíci +15

      basically just messing with the poor contestants and not constructive kinda messed up

  • @KantZhuangdreamtotrump
    @KantZhuangdreamtotrump Před 2 lety +453

    55:37 the way eric's grandpa looks at eric plate his final dish really shows how proud he is

  • @fullduck97
    @fullduck97 Před 2 lety +4768

    3:13 I like how Eric gave an answer so perfect it left Alvin speechless

    • @AebIaKaAnkiT
      @AebIaKaAnkiT Před 2 lety +118

      The comment I was looking for.

    • @gerardford9706
      @gerardford9706 Před 2 lety +174

      @@AebIaKaAnkiT dont lie. You were just looking for dis deek

    • @junkyyard2273
      @junkyyard2273 Před 2 lety +317

      this line actually humbled Alvin a little bit.

    • @manuelalvidrez4355
      @manuelalvidrez4355 Před 2 lety +48

      I think when he messed up with the ravioli and was asked if it was good he wanted to see if he’s worth teaching

    • @junkyyard2273
      @junkyyard2273 Před 2 lety +5

      @@manuelalvidrez4355
      we were talking about his audition dish

  • @arjr_esbiwanayn
    @arjr_esbiwanayn Před 2 lety +1214

    He never won any group challenge, but was always safe on Elimination challenge. Also won the title 🤯
    His journey is like a roller coaster ride

    • @Blue-Code
      @Blue-Code Před 2 lety +42

      He won the steak group challenge tho.

    • @AmericaTown
      @AmericaTown Před rokem +9

      Just like sports get hot at the right time and ride it to the trophy

    • @yourheroes5874
      @yourheroes5874 Před 7 měsíci +4

      Felt bad for Eric when he went to Dale’s team. Eric is shown to cook amazingly only for him to pick bones out of salmon

  • @sophiawahdan
    @sophiawahdan Před 2 lety +117

    I feel like Kaila and Eric's bickering was truly to lift each other up to become better. I first noticed this when Kaila told him, "Good job Eric," at 19:54 and Eric thanked her.

  • @aidenbrewster4209
    @aidenbrewster4209 Před 11 měsíci +62

    The fact that Eric’s father knew immediately to say “Eric calm, and cool” he knows and loves his son, to a T as Micheal said

  • @callumvincent7560
    @callumvincent7560 Před 2 lety +2141

    I love how Eric hates desserts but does some of his best dishes with them

  • @bigdoge
    @bigdoge Před 2 lety +4052

    Eric: "I was way too confident, and that will never happen again."
    Also Eric: "Perfect medium rare."

    • @matthewlauricourt9747
      @matthewlauricourt9747 Před 2 lety +141

      he was right tho 😂

    • @MusicSounds
      @MusicSounds Před 2 lety +165

      right amount of confidence in that case i guess

    • @finn596
      @finn596 Před 2 lety +51

      I mean this was deserved though like that was actually perfect

    • @Wonderlvnd
      @Wonderlvnd Před 2 lety +2

      It's very easy to cook a medium rare on a steak, not sure what you're trying to say

    • @bigdoge
      @bigdoge Před 2 lety +8

      @@Wonderlvnd He said "Perfect" so I think that Eric was kinda confident.

  • @huzaifakashif1389
    @huzaifakashif1389 Před rokem +84

    Eric has been my all time fav MasterChef contestant.His journey, his story, and his progression, not to mention the type of guy he is, and what he has been doing post MasterChef are all inspiring.

  • @HuaWei-qk4vg
    @HuaWei-qk4vg Před rokem +88

    Alvin gives constructive criticism, feedback & opinions.
    High respect to him!
    What a journey for Eric who has come a long way.
    He's learning, growing & evolving along the way.
    Best wishes to him.
    Cheers

  • @tyvivianhe
    @tyvivianhe Před 2 lety +4319

    My boyfriend recently took me to R&D and I had no idea it was opened by Eric. The food was so amazing there with a unique twist on Asian classics and watching this video really explains all the hard work and progress he has made throughout his journey. If you're ever in Toronto, highly recommend you stop by his restaurant, it is 10/10!

    • @bruhbro1181
      @bruhbro1181 Před 2 lety +92

      In season 3 it was used for an alumni challenge, and the noodles from the finale was 1 of the dishes. Red team eventually won and blue was sent to pressure test

    • @stonefacedmedusa5542
      @stonefacedmedusa5542 Před 2 lety +73

      Omg I’ve passed by R&D so many times! It’s in Chinatown (or near Chinatown). I should try it - that fried chicken looks yum.

    • @spicybook
      @spicybook Před 2 lety +37

      Alvin and Eric, can't beat that.

    • @babyjesus9244
      @babyjesus9244 Před 2 lety

      Nobody cares also I hope your heartbroken

    • @chiggybungu8881
      @chiggybungu8881 Před 2 lety +5

      How much was the food?

  • @valcorton6756
    @valcorton6756 Před 2 lety +3284

    Alvin and Eric’s relationship was truly deep. All through out their season, you really saw a father and son type feeling from them. I don’t think we’re gonna have another chef and home cook love like they did for each other.

    • @estrellacabanlit
      @estrellacabanlit Před rokem +42

      Reminds me of Luca and Joe relationshio in season 4 Masterchef US.

    • @The-Doctor6969
      @The-Doctor6969 Před rokem +142

      @@estrellacabanlit ew, not Joe, get him outta my wholesomeness

    • @jayzeehol3307
      @jayzeehol3307 Před rokem +14

      @@The-Doctor6969 frl

    • @SaroWithin
      @SaroWithin Před rokem +8

      @@The-Doctor6969 agreed

    • @HellHazAtTheZoo
      @HellHazAtTheZoo Před rokem +8

      @@estrellacabanlitAbsolutely right. One of my favorite seasons. Can’t understand why Joe’s so hated, when that’s what the producers want him to be anyway.

  • @LaLagunz187
    @LaLagunz187 Před rokem +39

    Eric was so young but so humble. He deserved to win. We usually don’t see young adults being humble when they know they are good at something. His parents had to have been proud 🥹

  • @hohoangthuong8440
    @hohoangthuong8440 Před 10 měsíci +47

    I like how Alvin always gives Eric the guidance to improve. Like a teacher and a student vibe from the beginning till the end.

  • @NK08
    @NK08 Před 2 lety +3120

    Eric literally had everything a MC would have
    Strict sensei
    Cool background
    Training arc
    Win in the end

  • @abm8249
    @abm8249 Před 2 lety +553

    I love Eric’s arrogance when Dale didn’t pick Kayla as the weakest link.
    “This is unacceptable. I can’t wait to win this.”

  • @professorgoat9354
    @professorgoat9354 Před rokem +109

    The one aspect about Eric that I loved is that he was humble throughout the entire competition. He knew his weakness and his strength and was humble to point out when he would struggle. Kaila and Marida were so arrogant thinking the whole time that they were better than Eric and they belittle him no matter how good he showed them he was.

    • @mlndmarco3641
      @mlndmarco3641 Před rokem +11

      In the end, they both failed against Eric. Asian power is really impressive and a force that needs to be dealt with in a serious way, if they wished to bring a Masterchef like Eric down.

  • @DroneQuadcopter
    @DroneQuadcopter Před 11 měsíci +27

    Alvin speaking to Erik's grandpa in Chinese was so sweet, cute and kind.

  • @meejjj.
    @meejjj. Před 2 lety +1822

    Seeing Eric so all over the place honestly reminds me too much of myself. I don't know if other Asian kids can relate to this but growing up in a household that always expects you to be on top of everything, being this messy and just sweating buckets over every task is a familiar feeling. Honestly not sure if it's the same for Eric but I sometimes overdo it in showing that I'm working just to show that I am because sometimes what just feels like 'slowing down' or 'calming down' looks too much like you're slacking off to your parents and a scolding about 'letting your future go' isn't exactly something you'd want to hear while you're already beating yourself up in your head.

    • @yunggohan8404
      @yunggohan8404 Před 2 lety +26

      @Kaiser24 Lol facts thats 80% of asian households tbh

    • @ayesha6763
      @ayesha6763 Před 2 lety +4

      Damn I can relate so much cuz I'm an Asian

    • @muhdsazlly4510
      @muhdsazlly4510 Před 2 lety +8

      Yup. I felt that. And what making it more fun, I was the first born. Noice. Hahaha

    • @shaunettewilliams4432
      @shaunettewilliams4432 Před 2 lety +6

      Anyone from an immigrant background felt that

    • @islandsicedtea
      @islandsicedtea Před 2 lety

      And he has another Asian man he’s looking up to who “lives his dream” and has been the most tough on him this competition, he’s sweating bullets constantly lol

  • @gamersupreme7980
    @gamersupreme7980 Před 2 lety +908

    Kaila is like that character in movies who is portrayed as the villain, but in reality it’s Dale who is the actual villain

    • @racerboy9ify
      @racerboy9ify Před 2 lety +94

      The fact he went out on something so basic as a Tomahawk steak made me laugh

    • @UKYusei
      @UKYusei Před 2 lety

      lmao Fk that guy fr

    • @elenario8555
      @elenario8555 Před 2 lety +63

      Yeah fr Dale called Eric a “weak link” and Eric ended up winning the whole thing

    • @novasZK
      @novasZK Před 2 lety +1

      and Mike is the secret villain

  • @sophiawahdan
    @sophiawahdan Před 2 lety +36

    Eric's dad is so adorable! I love when he tried supporting and calming down Eric. So sweet.

  • @Paicheman
    @Paicheman Před 2 lety +28

    To think this guy's whole opportunity could have gone down the drain in the first episode. Teaches us to be more humble and think twice before being snappy at someone who clearly knows better. However that reply showed him as a whole. He kept slipping and getting back up. What a great trait on a person.

  • @Winter1145I4
    @Winter1145I4 Před 2 lety +2894

    33:28
    “Who's gonna fly too close to the sun and make four?"
    "Eric."
    Eric with 8: I AM THE SUN

    • @b_wrld
      @b_wrld Před 2 lety +36

      💀💀💀

    • @approved7760
      @approved7760 Před 2 lety +89

      he did 12 💀

    • @Winter1145I4
      @Winter1145I4 Před 2 lety +35

      @@approved7760 wym he did 8

    • @approved7760
      @approved7760 Před 2 lety +50

      @@Winter1145I4 look at the box, he did a total of 3 by 4

    • @Winter1145I4
      @Winter1145I4 Před 2 lety +50

      @@approved7760 yeah but some of them are repeats.

  • @josiahlee2098
    @josiahlee2098 Před 2 lety +817

    It’s big seeing Eric move from failing an apple tart to making such a high class ice cream dessert

    • @Rubenlostit
      @Rubenlostit Před 2 lety +27

      i want that god damn tempura man

  • @Hayes_in_Environment
    @Hayes_in_Environment Před rokem +36

    I love Eric’s humble spirit, hard work and willingness to continue learning. I always root for those type of people in life.

  • @mayxsoyasa872
    @mayxsoyasa872 Před rokem +35

    I love how Alvin told Eric to believe in himself more and give himself more confidence since as seen on the scenes where Eric always ‘I’m screwed I’m going home’ it’s amazing how Alvin does that hes amazing

  • @convolve
    @convolve Před 2 lety +3456

    28:20
    Eric: The last person I want to be paired up with is without a doubt Kaila
    Kaila: I'm praying to god for Eric
    By far the funniest moment

    • @ahmeddhaibivlogs5181
      @ahmeddhaibivlogs5181 Před 2 lety +140

      She literally said he probably eats it all the time

    • @masterchief2669
      @masterchief2669 Před 2 lety +187

      bruh i think kaila has a thing for him but he just doesn’t like her at all lol

    • @bountifulbuckets9898
      @bountifulbuckets9898 Před 2 lety +29

      IKR- I legit almost burst out with laughter

    • @cellgoondude
      @cellgoondude Před 2 lety +64

      @@masterchief2669 a bit promiscuous since she’s married, so that’s probably why

    • @holagirl7144
      @holagirl7144 Před 2 lety +3

      Master Chief feel like she’s way older tho

  • @saeedeesmailzade3529
    @saeedeesmailzade3529 Před 2 lety +1489

    Chef Alvin: Be humble!
    Also Chef Alvin: You tend to underestimate yourself. Sometimes you have to pat yourself on the back!

    • @allahm-ast3mnlywlatstbdlny164
      @allahm-ast3mnlywlatstbdlny164 Před 2 lety +141

      Keep your head high but work with your head low
      basically have hopes and believe in yourself, but be humble

    • @junkyyard2273
      @junkyyard2273 Před 2 lety +45

      There's a difference between being humble and treating yourself for achieving something you think is worth achieving

    • @god4143
      @god4143 Před 2 lety +7

      Be humble but at the same time have confidence I guess

    • @planetruths1373
      @planetruths1373 Před 2 lety +7

      That's 2 different things.

    • @br0l0g
      @br0l0g Před 2 lety

      @@planetruths1373 ita not

  • @nathandaniel5451
    @nathandaniel5451 Před rokem +268

    Now I'm at a particularly challenging cookery school and recently being diagnosed with ADHD Eric very very much reminds me of myself.
    It's often frustrating and I often feel like I'm not good enough to the point where I feel like I should just quit. But I still somehow get my dishes out. And seeing Eric cook is like a reflection of myself, and seeing Eric succeed literally brought tears to my eyes.

    • @maribella6008
      @maribella6008 Před rokem +3

      I get it 100℅
      The need to overdo the task to prove oneself, and the impatience and frazzlement all together... My heart goes out to him! Alvin believed in him despite the trouble, and I'm glad they are business partners!

    • @brennanhasan6098
      @brennanhasan6098 Před rokem

      What is cookery school like? What do assignments look like, is it like “make this dish in a certain amount of time” or other stuff?

  • @johnreycaburog5945
    @johnreycaburog5945 Před rokem +18

    I love the idea of imagining that Eric is the leading character of the Master Chief stories...His face were tense,melo dramatic,serious and fighting spirit with humble expression behind the scene in the kitchen....The antagonist were the ones who push the main character to be the best that he can be and the awards was all worth it...such a very excellent show ... I like Eric accepting the award...I feel teary,teary eyes...tears of joy...dramatic actor is real,and thats eric...

  • @funyymanxd6766
    @funyymanxd6766 Před 2 lety +835

    Love how he gets called 'one of the weakest-links', yet goes and wins the whole thing.

    • @leafii.
      @leafii. Před 2 lety +5

      I found that hilarious.

    • @Mango-rl2yg
      @Mango-rl2yg Před 2 lety +5

      Mc vibes

    • @kaxerrr
      @kaxerrr Před 2 lety +1

      it was at the beginning when he messed up a bit

  • @rheakumar9997
    @rheakumar9997 Před 2 lety +466

    I swear Alvin and Eric had a different relationship altogether... reminded me of a father who honestly wants his favourite child to get everything he wants... without making it obvious lmao

    • @mamamememoo
      @mamamememoo Před 2 lety +52

      Alvin was totally Yoda and Master Wu Kwei and Master Splinter and Mr Miyagi rolled into one chef shifu package.

  • @RaisedLetter
    @RaisedLetter Před rokem +29

    I love how even Alvin had to convince Claudio that using the Ketchup was normal

  • @danielturchan4092
    @danielturchan4092 Před rokem +18

    Wow, I can’t believe he almost didn’t make the cut to be on the show, they guy gave him a chance to prove himself and he really did.

  • @onlycapone3544
    @onlycapone3544 Před 2 lety +877

    an engineer and a master chef at the age of 21 *WOW* when I was in elementary and middle school I used to think being 21 was old but now that I am 20 turning 21 later this year I realize how much dedication, commitment and grit you must have to have to achieve these feats at such a young age! Big ups to Eric's family! we can see how family oriented he is and how he doesn't want to disappoint his family.. they did an outstanding job raising Canada's first masterchef!

    • @coolkidi4122
      @coolkidi4122 Před rokem

      As an asian its asian parents
      Jk eric deserves it

    • @ammpmaf4567
      @ammpmaf4567 Před rokem +1

      Was gonna like this comment, but it'd break the 666 likes

    • @darkness4883
      @darkness4883 Před rokem

      that's how asian family works

  • @erikakalamaros2176
    @erikakalamaros2176 Před 2 lety +2091

    Eric is obviously very talented but i really think that without Chef Alvin’s mentoring, he wouldn’t have won.

    • @xblade11230
      @xblade11230 Před 2 lety +511

      He won because he kept pushing himself to make difficult dishes and kept pushing his speed
      He frequently self destructed because of his difficult dishes and the speed required
      And kept improving and getting stronger

    • @margarethmichelina5146
      @margarethmichelina5146 Před 2 lety +270

      I still think Marida doesn't deserve to be in Top 2 with him. It should be either with Kayla or Tammara vs Eric in the final. Marida kept using Trinidad / Indian cooking every time while Eric always took a risk and always making variation in his dishes by making desserts, noodles, and everything. He's even making 8 donuts while the judges just want 3 donuts in donut challenge. He's very creative even though he was 21 years old at that time.

    • @Daniel_ACG
      @Daniel_ACG Před 2 lety +9

      @@margarethmichelina5146 what your saying makes no sense and isn't right. When Erick made 8 different donuts it didnt turn out good and he could have gotten sent home, there's nothing wrong with cooking foods from specific country they just care about versatility and how good it tastes.

    • @gavriilkremastiotis1914
      @gavriilkremastiotis1914 Před 2 lety +30

      @@Daniel_ACG Well to the judge's eyes it is wrong to cook only from one cousine, especially when they've already pointed it out in the show.

    • @margarethmichelina5146
      @margarethmichelina5146 Před 2 lety +37

      @@Daniel_ACG If you're a good cook, you should be able to cook any food from any different countries. That's how you qualify as Masterchef. Eric has proven himself that he is able to make any different types of food or any styles while Marida is struggling in Nanaimo Bar challenge and in Dim Sum challenge (maybe because she got Julie as her teammate)

  • @alessandrosouza9237
    @alessandrosouza9237 Před 2 lety +28

    So well deserved him to win! Energetic, passionated, creative, hamble and focused in learning, besides being so cute!

  • @X_irtz
    @X_irtz Před 2 lety +19

    If there was an anime adaptation based on Eric's story with this kind of redemption arc, i would watch it with pure excitement.

  • @ThatCarGuyNamedAdam
    @ThatCarGuyNamedAdam Před 2 lety +640

    Eric: gets called one of the weakest links
    Also Eric: Wins Master Chef

    • @Meadow881
      @Meadow881 Před 2 lety +2

      Haha yes

    • @noze4189
      @noze4189 Před 2 lety +28

      Main character things

    • @syncategorematically
      @syncategorematically Před 2 lety +3

      its because he always fked up but he bounce back really good

    • @magicdreemurr3771
      @magicdreemurr3771 Před 2 lety +10

      They said the same thing about both Christine and Luca from the US Masterchef (Seasons 3 and 4 respectively)

    • @akshat9371
      @akshat9371 Před 2 lety +2

      This guy learn from mistakes i think it is really inspiration for all of us
      19:58 is the clip

  • @devil7859.
    @devil7859. Před 2 lety +512

    58:52 He finally gained his father's approval. That is so sweet

    • @onmyojiani
      @onmyojiani Před 2 lety +114

      That's how you know you're asian. You have to win MasterChef Canada to win your father's approval. I'm currently a PhD student with 2 degrees in physics and biochem/cell bio and I'm still trying to gain my father's approval ahaha

    • @willhoang7822
      @willhoang7822 Před 2 lety +11

      He's a true Shonen protag

    • @generalvodka5233
      @generalvodka5233 Před 2 lety +3

      @@onmyojiani lol, why is this so relatable

    • @Bixen_Bings
      @Bixen_Bings Před 2 lety +4

      @@onmyojiani dam, same here except I'm studying on my way to become a doctor, since that's what they mainly see as a profitable career

    • @OculiCorvus
      @OculiCorvus Před rokem +6

      Honestly, it just breaks my heart. It's such a toxic family trait, and I don't understand why people just accept it as a part of Asian culture like it isn't a problem. It's good for parents to want the best for their kids, and it's good to push them to achieve, but love for your children ought to be unconditional, and respect/approval shouldn't be a bar set much higher than that. Of course your kids will make decisions you dissaprove of, and make mistakes that don't warrant respect. But if, overall, your kid is honest and has integrity, and is pushing forward to live a life that's meaningful to them, and trying as hard as they can to do well by those they love, that should be good enough to respect them and approve of them, whether that means they have a PhD, or are a single parent working two jobs to put food on the table for their kids. Your child shouldn't have to be a prodigy to deserve your approval. And you should love them regardless even if they're a flat out failure of a person. That ought to be a unique characteristic of the bond between a child and a parent. I grew up with friends that had so many emotional and mental health challenges because nothing they ever did was good enough for their parents, even if it was the fullest realization of the best possible effort they were capable of putting forward. It was horrible. If they would have just shown their kids love, grace, and a little respect for their efforts (even if said efforts weren't for anything all too grand), I know they would have achieved much greater things and would be leading much more fulfilled lives. Instead they're just miserable, all because their parents couldn't recognize their worth where they were at in that moment. Terrible way to parent, and a toxic culture that doesn't deserve to live on through history. I don't care what country it's from or how integral it is to their way of life. If their way of life necessitates such abuse, then their way of life is garbage, and needs to change.

  • @YasharthPandit
    @YasharthPandit Před rokem +14

    Eric aged like a fine wine through the whole season.I think he kind of lacks in patience and pressure management but he works the best alone. A fine chief I say

  • @sirbear4962
    @sirbear4962 Před 10 měsíci +19

    this season was amazinng, simply kaila and erics frenemies story arc is so well edited! it made you really root for both of them!

  • @michaeltadrous9234
    @michaeltadrous9234 Před 2 lety +430

    Eric is honestly an inspiration. He was close to going home so many times but yet he managed to win it all.

  • @muqmanor
    @muqmanor Před 2 lety +625

    Eric went through a legit hero's journey holy moly, his story was like an anime arc lol
    At the beginning he was one of those rough around the edges, lots of natural talent and potential but clumsy and unrefined, types. He started off the competition amazing, top of the class. Then he started to plummet once he was forced to do things outside his comfort zone and had multiple close shaves with failure. Then recovers strong and comes out on top in the end. What a wild ride

    • @shadmanhasan4205
      @shadmanhasan4205 Před rokem +19

      As a Canadian audience member, I've liked Eric (season 1) and David (season 2). The first was in a hero's journey, while the latter sat in the throne and protected himself from being conquered.

  • @peterthechildyeeter9951
    @peterthechildyeeter9951 Před rokem +29

    Eric is like the protagonist of this whole show

  • @jsingdreams1754
    @jsingdreams1754 Před 10 měsíci +12

    Eric really did give his 100%, if he didn't, he was always improving and learning from his mistakes, adapting to his environment.
    I watch his videos now and he's so different compared to his Day 1 on MasterChef.

  • @0001Mxrcel
    @0001Mxrcel Před 2 lety +507

    37:16
    this has to be one of the most wholesome moments I seen in masterchef.

  • @Antiagony95
    @Antiagony95 Před 2 lety +493

    I love how this asian guy has a permanent sad face. Together with the white lady who has a permanent surprised face

    • @Sayori_ly
      @Sayori_ly Před 2 lety +12

      😭😂😂

    • @dragonfruitreal
      @dragonfruitreal Před 2 lety +94

      the judges are judging their dishes while they just standing there like ☹️😳

    • @normanzhang7189
      @normanzhang7189 Před 2 lety +16

      44:33 and eric crab face

  • @rifleorcagames
    @rifleorcagames Před rokem +21

    i love how Eric has two facial expressions
    1. Happy
    2. Dead inside
    37:16 this is so heart warming
    2023 september 3rd 6:39am: 5 months later, i am back rewatching eric chong'smasterchef journey

  • @tabletalenovo9695
    @tabletalenovo9695 Před rokem +23

    45:50 he's so clearly trained to answer questions like this. Not like simply choosing one would be wrong, but when he said "I want X to go home because they're better", no matter the outcome his statement is like nice

  • @carl215
    @carl215 Před 2 lety +317

    "With Asian parents you have three options: Doctor, engineer or get beaten." As an Asian myself, I can relate to that.

  • @willm1019
    @willm1019 Před 2 lety +228

    “Be humble” “don’t underrate your food brother” that shows he really listened and took in his superiors advice to heart. Great guy

  • @BakerLishw-2v
    @BakerLishw-2v Před 2 lety +10

    I love Eric and his grandpa when he said how proud of him he was. I actually feared up

  • @ElderGod29
    @ElderGod29 Před rokem +30

    Alvin's face expressions never fail to crack me up inside 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @unknownsomeonedyouget
    @unknownsomeonedyouget Před 2 lety +324

    This is why Eric is my favourite MasterChef. We could all learn something from this very inspirational guy.

  • @JThom-yh3ef
    @JThom-yh3ef Před 2 lety +187

    The way Alvin told him out in the beginning, that indeed got Eric's attention and he responded very well. That to me is the true definition of commitment.

  • @_sqwid
    @_sqwid Před rokem +62

    Imagine if Alvin said no. Eric would probably have been stuck as a chemical engineer for the rest of his life

    • @sRvDj
      @sRvDj Před 3 měsíci +1

      And has still better options than other 90% of people in the world. Eric is living the best out of his life.

  • @alwayjohnrallos7359
    @alwayjohnrallos7359 Před 2 lety +9

    After watching few episodes of this season, I knew he was going to win. He's so focused, he always improves and excels.

  • @SpaceBar01
    @SpaceBar01 Před 2 lety +301

    Eric is the reason why I continue to watch this channel even if its just old clips.

  • @francine2972
    @francine2972 Před 2 lety +370

    Eric's attitude and character improvement throughout the entire show is just *chef's kiss*

  • @hellloooopeopleee
    @hellloooopeopleee Před 2 lety +33

    super proud of eric he made lot’s of mistakes but he was always different and persistent in all his dishes well done eric! 👏

  • @tufftuffson
    @tufftuffson Před rokem +18

    That was a long journey and I watched the whole summary of 1 hour. Well done Eric. You're an inspiration! It's like watching the main character fall down but rise even higher.

  • @ItsManley
    @ItsManley Před 2 lety +465

    We would have never of seen these amazing creation's if Alvin said no. Eric is such a great, amazing, humble, down to earth guy

    • @paulready8897
      @paulready8897 Před 2 lety +40

      I thought Eric was definitely going home after talking back to Chef Alvin. “When a chef tells you it’s burnt, it’s burnt”. Love how Chef Alvin comes back down to Eric with an apron on the line, and still gives him a chance. Chef Alvin is my favorite judge. Love how he builds up your confidence in yourself.

  • @anguyen2808
    @anguyen2808 Před 2 lety +198

    This video proves Eric was meant to be a chef. Many times he could have gone home, but always bounced back
    It’s amazing

  • @mattypark5725
    @mattypark5725 Před rokem +13

    Eric saying “I can’t wait to win this” after Danny gets eliminated gives me MJ’s, “and I took that personal” energy😅😂

  • @maza2688
    @maza2688 Před 2 lety +29

    Eric is the really guy.He has one of the best work ethics and is humble at the same time only at the age of 21 , most people at 21 can't even come close to comparison.

  • @Erebos931
    @Erebos931 Před 2 lety +217

    My heart skipped a beat when I saw Joe. I thought Canada was free of him.

  • @Sup_Mmchipmunks
    @Sup_Mmchipmunks Před 2 lety +919

    37:16
    Still loving the moment of Alvin speaking chinese to Eric´s grandfather.
    EDIT: thnx for the warnings in the coments about being Cantonese guys hahaha xD

    • @xnafu
      @xnafu Před 2 lety +1

      😭😭😭

    • @margarethmichelina5146
      @margarethmichelina5146 Před 2 lety +52

      I think it's more like Cantonese since in Chinese, they said "Thank You" as "Xie Xie" and Alvin and Eric ever spoke Cantonese once in Childhood Dish Mystery Box.
      Cantonese is like Southern Accent version in Chinese.

    • @coolcoleslaw2566
      @coolcoleslaw2566 Před 2 lety +79

      @@Sup_Mmchipmunks it's Cantonese. It's a dialect of Chinese, mostly spoken around the Guangzhou region and Hong Kong. There are many Cantonese-speaking people in Singapore and Malaysia as well. Eric probably said it was Chinese because it's easier to explain it to mainstream audiences then to go in-depth to explain the differences between Chinese and Cantonese.

    • @aranyss
      @aranyss Před 2 lety +32

      @@margarethmichelina5146 I wouldn't necessarily call Cantonese an "accent" of Chinese/Mandarin since they're not mutually intelligible. As @Cool Coleslaw mentioned in their comment, it's instead considered a dialect. They do share a writing/reading system, but the spoken words are distinctly different.

    • @persivy
      @persivy Před 2 lety +7

      @@margarethmichelina5146 I wouldn’t exactly say that. Because my relatives that are fluent in mandarin have trouble understanding Cantonese

  • @Kiwi-en7wz
    @Kiwi-en7wz Před rokem +12

    Eric and Alvin's relationship in the whole series is my favorite.

  • @chancevang8544
    @chancevang8544 Před rokem +17

    37:15 is such a wholesome moment. Respect❤

  • @geraldarthursinajongabatan3320

    I love how Kaila actually say "for your Grandfather" to Eric. 29:59

  • @pieseldatches
    @pieseldatches Před 2 lety +309

    Eric looks like he's going to have a meltdown any second. Even though he's the best contestant.

  • @youandme4ever46
    @youandme4ever46 Před rokem +11

    this show taught me to cook well and to have high standards for food I amaze my child and family with every plate thank you for that

  • @LoriWolfcat
    @LoriWolfcat Před 10 měsíci +29

    Eric was thought of as the weakest link, yet he WON the whole thing! Love it! ♥️ Could do without the drama tho.

  • @inspirepj4492
    @inspirepj4492 Před 2 lety +172

    Eric went from people calling him the weakest link, to then Eric working hard and learning better than everyone else around him to becoming the Master Chef

  • @multiixacee5960
    @multiixacee5960 Před 2 lety +151

    i watched the entire video, shed a few tears at the end cuz you could REALLY see his improvement, even the way the judges used to criticize his dishes and now they're praising them is quite the achievement!

  • @maxbuhler4323
    @maxbuhler4323 Před 2 lety +15

    I could only dream of taking some of my culinary skills to this competition. These people are amazingly talented. So much respect for the chefs

  • @andreabrookeotismoon2016
    @andreabrookeotismoon2016 Před 10 měsíci +30

    Eric is a prime example of remaining teachable and how to use constructive criticism effectively. His natural gift, his intelligence and perseverance and his ability to remain teachable is why he won. Well deserved.
    Chef Alvin is a great teacher. Admirable.