Shocking locals in Saigon's Chinatown with perfect Chinese and Vietnamese 🇻🇳

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  • čas přidán 11. 04. 2021
  • 🇻🇳 Greetings from Saigon, Vietnam! Having lived and traveled in China for 2 years, gone to school in China, and learned Chinese for the better part of the last 10 years, I couldn't pass up the chance to visit Chinatown down here on my trip in Saigon. I speak Mandarin, which is the main language spoken in mainland China. The majority of people who live in Chinatown's around the world tend to speak Cantonese, the language spoken in Hong Kong and also some southeastern provinces of China, rather than Mandarin. As such, I didn't think I'd get the chance to try out my Mandarin. All I can say is I was pleasantly surprised! So join me, and let's check out Saigon's Chinatown.
    Thanks to Max for joining me. Subscribe to him here: / @maxmcfarlin
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  • @chrismixlewis
    @chrismixlewis  Před 3 lety +1005

    Hope you guys enjoyed the video! Here's the address for the dimsum. Go support the sweet lady and her family when you come to Cho Lon in Saigon! Đây là địa chỉ điểm tâm ở Chợ Lớn nhá, mọi người đến ủng hộ cô ấy và gia đình của cô. Món ăn ngon và cô với con gái rất nhiệt tình.
    185A Dương Từ Giang, phường 04, quận 11

    • @hoangtuan7945
      @hoangtuan7945 Před 3 lety +11

      Thanks Cờ rít nhé, mình đẻ ra nhỏ lớn ở SG, cũng 3 mươi mấy năm rồi nhưng có khi cả 10 năm ko đi qua Chợ Lớn Q5, Q6 chơi, chỉ lâu lâu thiệt lâu có việc mới đi ngang qua. Nghe tiếng Quảng Đông cô nói lại nhớ mấy phim bộ Hongkong, phim Châu Tinh Trì lúc nhỏ hay thuê băng video về coi. Nhất định sẽ 1 ngày đi chơi hết "Hongkong bên hông Chợ Lớn" một lần, dù từ mình (Q.Tân Bình) qua Q5, Q6 chỉ 6-7 km à. Chúc Crit và các bạn vui vẻ, hạnh phúc nhé.

    • @mynghetaynguyen1835
      @mynghetaynguyen1835 Před 3 lety +5

      Niềm tự hào Việt Nam! Khi thế giới đang lo chống dịch COVID-19, còn Việt Nam! Thì bình an vì trong cộng đồng ko có dịch ,nếu có phát sinh ca bệnh thì chỉ có những ca bệnh nhập cảnh đã được cách ly ngay từ khi xuống máy bay nhập cảnh vào Việt Nam!

    • @vuanphu3928
      @vuanphu3928 Před 3 lety +1

      Mình đang ở Sài Gòn. Muốn gặp Cris quá.

    • @trinh1807
      @trinh1807 Před 3 lety +6

      @@vuanphu3928 Ông nghĩ ông là ai?? Cho ng ta số điện thoại để ng ta gọi mình ra gặp? ông bị ảo tưởng à?

    • @leloianhhungaovai1680
      @leloianhhungaovai1680 Před 3 lety +2

      Thời Chúa Nguyễn nó được gọi là Gia Định đó max

  • @ngonnguyen1905
    @ngonnguyen1905 Před 3 lety +1091

    I swear, all Grandma’s are like that. Sweet, welcoming, cooks food and offers. I miss mine, RIP

    • @All-star_Giga_Gargantuar
      @All-star_Giga_Gargantuar Před 2 lety +25

      Well, mine is the opposite of that tho.
      Even my parents disliked her.

    • @Leaferr
      @Leaferr Před 2 lety +5

      She reminded me of Filipino grandparents bahaha. I'm a white kid with mostly Filipino and can speak maybe a lick of tagalog, but without fail all of their families are so kind and take such pride talking to me about their kids.

    • @t2p
      @t2p Před 2 lety +6

      Yea so true … can’t say no to any food … you always look skinny and need to eat more … miss her tons 😔

    • @LongLiveDeadsMayhem
      @LongLiveDeadsMayhem Před 2 lety +3

      Ah dude don’t do that to me, my fucking heart

    • @markacesor5589
      @markacesor5589 Před 2 lety +4

      Rest In Peace to your grandma

  • @honguyenminh
    @honguyenminh Před 2 lety +595

    You pronounce Vietnamese name like how a Vietnamese would pronounce it, even in the middle of English sentences. I really respect that. Not a lot of people bother to pronounce foreign names correctly, and usually just "localize" the name.
    Mad respect man, mad respect.

    • @MisterPogman
      @MisterPogman Před 2 lety +2

      Do you think it's wrong to localize foreign words and names?

    • @kidnamedarm5516
      @kidnamedarm5516 Před rokem

      @@MisterPogman no

    • @MisterPogman
      @MisterPogman Před rokem

      @@kidnamedarm5516 MOTHER i saw a roblox player with your username recently

    • @clancyd183
      @clancyd183 Před rokem +8

      @@MisterPogman all roads lead to roblox

    • @miguimau
      @miguimau Před rokem

      Lovely people, Vietnameses. And you language sounds great.

  • @XShaneX19
    @XShaneX19 Před 2 lety +778

    "I wanna buy this cake please"
    "Sure, would you like to meet my daugther too?"

    • @BOT_Hajko
      @BOT_Hajko Před 2 lety +36

      thats how they usually joke :P

    • @TitoTimTravels
      @TitoTimTravels Před 2 lety +112

      A shop owner said I need to meet her daughter. I said my wife would not be happy with that. She looked (fake) shocked and said 'oh, if you are married you cannot meet my daughter. But I have a sister you would like!" And she laughed & laughed like it was the funniest thing she said all day. 😎

    • @TheBiakko
      @TheBiakko Před 2 lety +4

      Typical Vietnam

    • @pig1800
      @pig1800 Před 2 lety +17

      @@TheBiakko Not only Vietnam... you can see this kind of joke all around sinosphere... including china and korea... not very sure about japan though

    • @bealight5141
      @bealight5141 Před 2 lety +6

      @@TitoTimTravels thats honestly funny af

  • @MatSpeedle
    @MatSpeedle Před 2 lety +320

    If traveling has taught me anything, it's that if you make effort to learn a language the locals will love you for it. Amazing language skills dude! Now I'm hungry for noodles! :D

    • @chrismixlewis
      @chrismixlewis  Před 2 lety +22

      True that buddy! People love it when you speak their language.

    • @shannunlikeskittens
      @shannunlikeskittens Před 2 lety +6

      Absolutely! Been here in Japan and (trying to) learning the language has gotten me a lot further with its people and culture than I ever had thought. People open up and give their whole hearts if you just try. I love that. ❤️

  • @jinxinliu2497
    @jinxinliu2497 Před 3 lety +723

    As a Chinese learning Vietnamese, I have to say that your accents of both languages are so darn good! Amazing! 👍👍👍

    • @chrismixlewis
      @chrismixlewis  Před 3 lety +42

      Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching! Best of luck learning Vietnamese! Where are you from in China?

    • @dzungdt
      @dzungdt Před 3 lety +10

      你們好!歡迎你們中國和美國朋友!

    • @jinxinliu2497
      @jinxinliu2497 Před 3 lety +7

      @@dzungdt cảm ơn bạn!

    • @aux2371
      @aux2371 Před 3 lety +11

      CSGo in VN need poeple like u.

    • @BaoNguyen-ti5og
      @BaoNguyen-ti5og Před 3 lety +2

      @@aux2371 cười vl

  • @mummykimmy
    @mummykimmy Před 2 lety +91

    Im a Vietnamese Australian - I AM SO AMAZED BY YOU GUYS!!! Your accent, your manners, the way you know how to address your elders. Wow!

  • @tongoxavier
    @tongoxavier Před 3 lety +261

    I worked with Vietnamese here in San Diego, California and when you speak Vietnamese you sound identical to them. Your accent is really good, and I can't believe you also speak Chinese! You must have an incredible ability to master difficult languages.

    • @Pikachewzz
      @Pikachewzz Před 2 lety +10

      Identical is a stretch but he’s very well spoken and picks up social cues amazingly. Most Vietnamese Americans are from the south so their Vietnamese is more southern accent’d but he speaks a bit (just a bit) more northern. Video below for reference, if you have a keen ear you can here more similarity to northern when he speaks.
      czcams.com/video/YmTi-Ye1qSA/video.html

    • @doAnn88
      @doAnn88 Před 2 lety +14

      @@Pikachewzz he speaks perfect Northern Vietnamese. What are you talking about?! That other dude has an accent but he doesn't.

    • @lmquan082
      @lmquan082 Před 2 lety +7

      @@doAnn88 yea i'd say near perfect Northern accent. I have a Northern accent that is butchered by the years of living in the midVN and South so that is only my opinion. But yes, probably identical to Vietnamese in the states i guess

    • @dustinpho5692
      @dustinpho5692 Před rokem +1

      he’s saying most vietnamese in san diego in the states are southern and have a southern accent, so what Xavier heard is not identical because he has a strong northern accent.

    • @iishyxvietxboyii1
      @iishyxvietxboyii1 Před rokem +1

      @@dustinpho5692 Northern dialect is the formal Vietnamese language.

  • @Outspoken.Humanist
    @Outspoken.Humanist Před 2 lety +270

    A Fascinating video. I have travelled a lot and once you get past the language barrier you realise that people are the same all over the world. Politicians, religions and racists try to divide us but we are not different.

  • @mk-chiuthithao3231
    @mk-chiuthithao3231 Před 3 lety +25

    Mình là người Việt Nam,hàng xóm cũng nói tiếng Hoa và bây giờ mình học tiếng Trung. Thật sự Cris giao tiếp vô cùng linh hoạt lun, nhất là đoạn hỏi 你怎么会国语,bác gái không hiểu Cris liền hỏi cách khác 你怎么知道国语. Thật sự Cris rất có thiên phú ngôn ngữ 👏👏

  • @lingtingmodding8302
    @lingtingmodding8302 Před rokem +8

    You suprised me when you changed the accent from Northen to Southern when saying "giấm", and then it actually helps the woman to understand it. You also say "cháu xin" when the "mother" give you the noodles, this is awesome and you are even more awesome than some local people that just take and keep quiet when someone gives them stuffs for sharing (or you can call it a present). The word "cháu xin" nearly means "thank you", but for the stuff that other people give you just because they want to, and you are not asking for it or it's not really necessary .That shows how deep you understand about Vietnamese culture, not just the language, this is crazy!! This is my first visit on your channel, and probably I'll have to watch more. This video is one of my biggest motivation to start learning the third language, man you're amazing. Respect!

  • @nikos8247
    @nikos8247 Před 2 lety +135

    When you speak someone in his native tongue he immediately becomes friendly!

    • @zZiL341yRj736
      @zZiL341yRj736 Před 2 lety +19

      Because they can't talk shit to you, lol!!!

    • @alexw9024
      @alexw9024 Před 2 lety +5

      Yeah, it shows you respect their culture as you took time and effort to learn. Well done

    • @drunkbee880
      @drunkbee880 Před 2 lety +28

      Everywhere except America.

    • @Korrakh
      @Korrakh Před 2 lety +5

      Except germany too hahahaha

    • @mastac5758
      @mastac5758 Před 2 lety +4

      And the prices drop suddenly 😂

  • @chloepatt1661
    @chloepatt1661 Před 3 lety +46

    Correction - 1:20 - she didn’t say “ask her if she has a daughter” but “she’s been selling this since she was a young girl, now she already has a husband and 18yo children”.

  • @Fiona-rw8es
    @Fiona-rw8es Před 3 lety +86

    I love that you talked to the lady while she is cooking And dint want you and Max to leave so soon! When I was younger and visited my friend's house. I always went to the kitchen and talk to her mum watching her cooking and chatting to her. They really like you when you do that, I don't know why. But it was lovely to talk and learn cooking from them!

    • @chrismixlewis
      @chrismixlewis  Před 3 lety +11

      Yeah, I like talking to people while they're cooking or doing something, cause you can get a lot of natural reactions and learn a lot! Pretty cool! Thanks for watching.

  • @Hari-cz3od
    @Hari-cz3od Před 2 lety +32

    You speak surprisingly perfect northern accent! It's the exact way of speaking we use when we order food, ask for something and "mời" prior to the meals. Thanks for the video!

  • @davidg.9932
    @davidg.9932 Před rokem +2

    The venerable lady was delightfully talkative and so sincere. She has such pride in her heritage and herself.
    A very joyful person.

  • @eton5651
    @eton5651 Před 3 lety +132

    I’m not sure if you caught it but the lady asked her daughter(?) to go get ‘2 cái chén kiểu’ which means 2 China bowls...usually we use those for guests...that’s a show of respect no matter that you guys are younger than her. Amazing.

    • @chrismixlewis
      @chrismixlewis  Před 3 lety +36

      Wow I didn’t know that or catch it. Thanks for telling me! Wouldn’t have known.

    • @morsepuech8900
      @morsepuech8900 Před 3 lety +16

      Đúng vậy, khách quý mới cho dùng chén kiểu

    • @alfredschlegl576
      @alfredschlegl576 Před 3 lety

      @@chrismixlewis truoc nam 1975 o sai gon no con chat dut cai ban tay cua may roi no moi cuop

  • @LinhTran-uw7dk
    @LinhTran-uw7dk Před 3 lety +475

    Người Sài gòn luôn hào sảng, thân thiện và mến khách. Mời ăn uống là mời thiệt tình, chứ không mời lơi giả bộ, nhiệt tình giúp đỡ. Lạ nhưng sẽ thành quen nhanh thôi, dễ thương lắm.

    • @tuyenduong1369
      @tuyenduong1369 Před 3 lety +26

      Nhất là đi bão.... Người lạ cũng thành quen hô to " VN vô địch... VN vô địch " kkkk

    • @thuphuongcanocchien1239
      @thuphuongcanocchien1239 Před 3 lety +2

      Ok bạn Trần Vân Linh

    • @HieuHoang-cs2in
      @HieuHoang-cs2in Před 3 lety +2

      Người tau nhiet tinh chu không phải người sai gon

    • @quoctruongbui6429
      @quoctruongbui6429 Před 3 lety +14

      Cái này là mình nhất trí 100/100 họ hào sảng gần gũi giản dị vô cùng yêu Sài gòn

    • @LinhTran-uw7dk
      @LinhTran-uw7dk Před 3 lety +61

      @@HieuHoang-cs2in Người Hoa ở khu Chợ Lớn thì cũng là người Sài Gòn, người Việt mà bạn. Chắc bạn chưa đến Sài Gòn, chưa hiểu về người dân ở đây :)

  • @desertguy1362
    @desertguy1362 Před 2 lety +110

    The red headed man is a spitting image of the chef from pixars ratatouille who works with Remi.

    • @Aboutnoone
      @Aboutnoone Před 2 lety +2

      Oh shit THAT's who he reminds me of

    • @lauragoreni3020
      @lauragoreni3020 Před 2 lety

      Uhm not really? Just cause he's ginger with curly hair, but the colour is different, the haircut is different, his features are different. The resemblance is very slight.

    • @cheezwhiz2034
      @cheezwhiz2034 Před 2 lety

      @@lauragoreni3020 i think the nose and small chin resembles the character too

    • @deirdrenugent1887
      @deirdrenugent1887 Před 10 měsíci

      Reminds me of Courtney Gains ..actor in memphis belle

  • @briandelaney9710
    @briandelaney9710 Před 2 lety +124

    Like a Russian or Ukrainian babushka , when she says “eat “. You better eat ! ❤️❤️❤️😂

    • @akrep907
      @akrep907 Před 2 lety +4

      Don't even think about being able to walk out of grandma's house. Gonna have to roll you out from being so stuffed🤣

    • @vampire4312
      @vampire4312 Před 2 lety +5

      Moms and Grannies seem to be basically the same, all over the globe. I tend to believe they are normed and get produced somewhere...

    • @vampire4312
      @vampire4312 Před 2 lety +5

      @Martin Luther God didn't create man in his image - Man created god in his'.

    • @vampire4312
      @vampire4312 Před 2 lety +3

      ​@Martin Luther God wasn't invented to satisfy peoples needs or desires...
      I'm OK if someone wants to believe in whatever he wants.
      But my personal opinion stays the same: Any form of theistic believe is unjustified due to lack of evidence.

    • @mathsunmasked56
      @mathsunmasked56 Před 2 lety +4

      @Martin Luther Evolution isn't a religion. It's a fact. Your description shows your ignorance of the basic concepts of evolution.

  • @HungNguyen-zo9nu
    @HungNguyen-zo9nu Před 3 lety +57

    It is amazing to see Chris speaking fluently Vietnamese and Chinese.

  • @Langkinhsaigon-SaigonHoloscope

    That's how yoy guys would definitely feel about Vietnamese and she is the true representative of our hospitality. So proud of how she treat you both and I think you all are deserve it. Rock on Chris, explore more and I am sure that you gonna fall in love with our beautiful country! Peace!🤟

  • @chuckster6513
    @chuckster6513 Před 2 lety +12

    Thank you for the tour.
    I was in Sigon several times during the war.
    1967-68
    It is very different now.
    So much beauty now.
    Be Safe and Well.

  • @andrewrobinson2565
    @andrewrobinson2565 Před 3 lety +7

    Even when I've just eaten dinner, I get hungry watching you eat noodles 🍜. I smile all the way through when you interview people... Languages are the road to freedom and peace.

  • @quyenchung7906
    @quyenchung7906 Před 3 lety +60

    Chris. Really respect the way you ask her first before the meal. It’s a very traditional Asian ( particularly Vietnamese)way.

    • @turaufishing9132
      @turaufishing9132 Před 3 lety

      Bạn ấy rất có khiếu về ngoại ngữ, với những ng như vậy chỉ 3 tháng là thông thạo 1 ngôn ngữ.

  • @carotvatho
    @carotvatho Před 3 lety +61

    i keep on rewatching this video bc i love the way you film daily life situations so much. i have a great admiration for those who learn multiple languages, especially those who literally learned through listening and repeating like the lady in the video. so much love for this type of video and good luck to you all 😍

    • @chrismixlewis
      @chrismixlewis  Před 3 lety +3

      Glad you enjoy the video so much! Many more to come! Hope you enjoy the video this Friday 😁

  • @lars-erikullsgard3320
    @lars-erikullsgard3320 Před 2 lety +11

    More than speaking the languages- i am impressed by the fact that you payed the lady her respect. That speaks volumes about you

  • @schaaf9637
    @schaaf9637 Před 2 lety +35

    I miss the lifestyle of Vietnam and Thailand. Lived there for over 4 years and it was very hard to adjust to Central Europe, where I live now. I'm happy we have a little Hanoi here in Prague, at least I get real Vietnamese cuisine. You guys are very humble, nice to see.

    • @andro7862
      @andro7862 Před 2 lety +4

      Viets and Czechs are natural brothers.

    • @30803080308030803081
      @30803080308030803081 Před 2 lety +1

      I lived in China, fell in love with the food, and I believe it’s the best food on Earth. It’s a necessity for me, from now on, that I live somewhere with a Chinese/Asian market and authentic Chinese restaurants.

  • @anh-thutran8187
    @anh-thutran8187 Před 3 lety +11

    You're amazing Chris. Thank you for all the great content you've created

  • @Mario-Mari
    @Mario-Mari Před 3 lety +88

    Nói về ngôn ngữ thì Chris cũng là 1 thiên tài. Tiếng gì cũng nói được trong thời gian ngắn.

    • @ligmaball
      @ligmaball Před 3 lety +2

      Chris gốc do thái mà nên thông minh lắm

  • @mrfreeland123
    @mrfreeland123 Před 2 lety +7

    Why have I only just found these videos ? Really interesting stuff, the 2 guys are living the best life and its nice to see the interaction with the locals,and the food

  • @thuanantruongle3246
    @thuanantruongle3246 Před 3 lety +12

    I love the way you speak Vietnamese and discover our culture. So respect😍😍

  • @ucphamngoc6823
    @ucphamngoc6823 Před 3 lety +407

    Biết thêm 1 ngôn ngữ là sống thêm 1 cuộc đời

    • @chrismixlewis
      @chrismixlewis  Před 3 lety +127

      Bạn nói cực kỳ hay! Câu này hay quá trời.

    • @_007vn6
      @_007vn6 Před 3 lety +2

      @Hội An Hoài Phố Gi vay pa???

    • @Nicky-gb7hj
      @Nicky-gb7hj Před 3 lety +2

      @@chrismixlewis mình 28 tuổi, hồi mình học lớp 8 ông thầy dạy tiếng anh cho mình ở quận 5 ổng cũng nói câu này hihi

    • @nqmthong99
      @nqmthong99 Před 3 lety +6

      @@_007vn6 mấy thành phần phân biệt vùng miền, ảo tưởng chuyên đi kể công đó bạn, nói tới nói lui thì mục đích chính là vẫn hạ nhục, chửi bới miền Nam và luôn cho rằng miền Bắc cái gì cũng nhất đó bạn :))

    • @_007vn6
      @_007vn6 Před 3 lety +3

      @@nqmthong99 Mấy tên này làm luận án tiến sĩ đi chứ quanh co ở đây làm gì không biết?Hắn như vậy mà đòi đất nước đi lên sao được.

  • @avukyltd.6738
    @avukyltd.6738 Před 3 lety +58

    Compared to the North of Vietnam, southern region has Chinatown, people here had great impact in Vietnam's economy. It'd turned my family from newcomer into a high class in just a few years doing business with them. (they value most on credit and honesty)

  • @silverhawk911
    @silverhawk911 Před 15 dny

    Thanks for sharing this video. Love this video very much. Watching this reminds me of my Grandma during my time when I was still a young kid. Seeing that love and warmth of grandma just brings tears to my eyes. Doing the cooking by Grandma herself and treating you guys to a very delicious meal, almost treating you guys as one of their own.

  • @Curt49
    @Curt49 Před 2 lety +108

    "What kind of noodles are those?" Grandma who steals the show: "boiled"
    Perfect...

    • @chrismixlewis
      @chrismixlewis  Před 2 lety +21

      Lmao her responses dude 😂

    • @Nikioko
      @Nikioko Před 2 lety +6

      @@chrismixlewis You got a correct answer. Not the one you hoped for, though.

    • @LessThanThree76
      @LessThanThree76 Před 2 lety

      Well, at least we know they aren’t fried. lol

  • @lamecy
    @lamecy Před 3 lety +288

    you are indeed an unique breed - a ginger, an american who has a passport, and one who has lived in 2 commie countries. What even more remarkable is of course you speak and read the 2 most difficult languages in the world. Huge respect !

    • @chrismixlewis
      @chrismixlewis  Před 3 lety +43

      Hahah your comment cracked me up. Especially the passport part 😂 thanks for your comment.

    • @hoppinggnomethe4154
      @hoppinggnomethe4154 Před 3 lety

      lol

    • @dinodo8708
      @dinodo8708 Před 3 lety +4

      Is that why he is a commie just like many antifas in America today?

    • @gnochhuos645
      @gnochhuos645 Před 3 lety +25

      Lol Vietnam and China’s economy is as far from communist as it can get

    • @craftavrila8704
      @craftavrila8704 Před 3 lety +6

      Funny thing is Vietnam is socialist so 🤷‍♀️

  • @GTOoo
    @GTOoo Před 3 lety +12

    Your video makes me miss Vietnam so much. Also, your Vietnamese is damn impressive. Hope you’ll get to explore a lot more about Vietnam!

  • @caidu0524
    @caidu0524 Před 3 lety +19

    Dude I am a Vietnamese born in Germany and my mum told me to watch your videos. Really amazing how you mastered the languages…I’m so embarrassed with my own Vietnamese skills 😅😅😅

  • @Timbo360
    @Timbo360 Před 2 lety +5

    I speak Mandarin (from US) and going to start learning Vietnamese. So cool to find this channel! I used to live in Shanghai and Jiangsu

    • @Timbo360
      @Timbo360 Před 2 lety +1

      Vietnam is so beautiful and the people were awesome!

  • @Melva-Tjong
    @Melva-Tjong Před 3 lety +10

    Whoa you can read Vietnamese as well. It’s amazing Chris. You seem to know a lot about our history and you speak so well.

  • @peterthermocline
    @peterthermocline Před 3 lety +14

    Excellent, the Grandma was so genuinely lovely, Huggs🤗

  • @markaudley-thewles5920
    @markaudley-thewles5920 Před 2 lety +2

    Hi Chaps ,
    I found this video absolutely fascinating. The people who you met were amazing and so kind. Gives us hope that most people are pretty cool, wherever you go in the World.
    Thank you so much,
    Mark.

  • @steven94116
    @steven94116 Před 2 lety +1

    Great job Chris! I find your videos very intuitive and entertaining.

  • @damiann4734
    @damiann4734 Před 3 lety +45

    This is what cool about saigon or vietnam in general people are more socialable, friendly and most often giving. The old lady treat you guys quite well.

  • @AcousticDolph
    @AcousticDolph Před 3 lety +20

    This is so incredible to me. I’ve been living in Vietnam for around four years now in Saigon. Originally from the US myself, but man you are incredible with the language. I’m still only at a very basic level. Just vague communication, numbers, colors, and food. Awesome content man! Love it!

  • @MiaNauy
    @MiaNauy Před 2 lety +6

    omg, you guys made me get homesick and so impressive with your language skills :). Geniussssss.

  • @TheAmericanIdol
    @TheAmericanIdol Před 6 měsíci +1

    Recently discovered your videos and am so, so happy I did. Really impressive on the language skills but also cultural cues and allowing all of us who haven't travelled there to experience a little taste (no pun intended) of real life interactions. And of course, food always brings people together so I love your entire concept of going to eat places and striking up conversation, so wholesome and sweet.

  • @Henry-wu3fn
    @Henry-wu3fn Před 3 lety +10

    Gotta say I’m impress with your knowledge and how you manage to speak two of the most difficult language, you got me a Subcribe button

    • @chrismixlewis
      @chrismixlewis  Před 3 lety

      I appreciate that! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

  • @trankimlonghai
    @trankimlonghai Před 3 lety +15

    Oops thanks Chris, can't believe I can't learn more (or maybe clearly) about Vietnamese's history via your videos and Max (food)!

  • @kp3894
    @kp3894 Před 2 lety +2

    You guys are so awesome! I am very impressed to hear you speak that many languages. Liked & Subscribed!

  • @ejjohn2072
    @ejjohn2072 Před 2 lety

    This is the first video of your that I’ve seen. It’s great, made me smile, thanks!

  • @nhatvu4605
    @nhatvu4605 Před 3 lety +58

    haha. she's so cute, friendly

  • @hnguyenkova4552
    @hnguyenkova4552 Před 3 lety +94

    Chris command of the Vietnamese language, which is quite difficult to learn, is very impressive. You can definitely work for the United Nation as a translator if you ever get fed up with the negative comments here. Max's Vietnamese has improved significantly too. I thoroughly enjoy viewing your videos and sometimes even laugh out loud. Keep up the amazing work, guys.

    • @fiedel
      @fiedel Před 2 lety +1

      It's actually a rather embarrasing aspect of his videos to any others how easy that shit goes down with him :)

    • @kingfishcl8083
      @kingfishcl8083 Před rokem

      Working for the UN is a waste of time and brain power tho

  • @hongtranmd
    @hongtranmd Před 2 lety +1

    great video by the way! Please do more videos like this. You guys are awesome . I love watching your videos

  • @alyssaandres2605
    @alyssaandres2605 Před 2 lety +123

    This should just be called "we got kidnapped by a grandma." All grandma's really are just like that, huh?

    • @Oh-ou4lp
      @Oh-ou4lp Před 2 lety +1

      That is what I was thinking ha ha ha haha

    • @chrismixlewis
      @chrismixlewis  Před 2 lety +5

      Lmao! Truth! 😂

    • @MattDavey68
      @MattDavey68 Před 2 lety +3

      "Make sure you add your veg!"
      Yup!

    • @zlotey6485
      @zlotey6485 Před 2 lety

      All grandma`s - even in germany XD

  • @Darrenwalkingby
    @Darrenwalkingby Před 3 lety +13

    Look at this guy, so inspiring. You can tell he puts great effort into perfecting his Vietnamese 👏

  • @jeffmorse645
    @jeffmorse645 Před 2 lety +3

    I have got to go to Vietnam one day. Your videos have really sparked my interest. They all seem like such nice, friendly down-to-earth people! Plus it looks so nice there!

    • @chrismixlewis
      @chrismixlewis  Před 2 lety

      Glad you dji tie them! Yes the people here are awesome, super down to earth!

  • @Ogsonofgroo
    @Ogsonofgroo Před rokem

    That was so fun to watch dude! Mom was such a sweety, and so proud of her daughter, a great vicarious visit with you and your buddy, new sub from BC Canada, cheers folks!

  • @yccmzimmy
    @yccmzimmy Před 2 lety +2

    thanks for sharing this very kind experience! i really loved it :D

  • @trangtrinh712
    @trangtrinh712 Před 3 lety +19

    Wow I love how knowledgable you guys are. I hope to see more informative videos like this in the future.

  • @San-xr4ni
    @San-xr4ni Před 3 lety +7

    Bro that was so awesome, I haven't been back to Saigon since 2018, and I miss it a lot! thanks for making these videos. I am Vietnamese Canadian and married a local girl near Nha Trang. We have 2 kids now and would love to go back to Vietnam when they are older.

    • @chrismixlewis
      @chrismixlewis  Před 3 lety

      Thanks so much for watching, glad it brought you back! That’s awesome about your family, congrats! Hope you can come visit soon!

  • @deanedge5988
    @deanedge5988 Před 2 lety +3

    I love Vietnam and its people. Workmen just sleep exhausted in little groups on the roads and there is kindness and curiosity everywhere. You guys are modest and charming and this was fascinating and evocative in these constrained times.

  • @MrYuetoo
    @MrYuetoo Před 3 lety +32

    Love that Chris has a Northern accent!

  • @MinhPham-bb6cm
    @MinhPham-bb6cm Před 3 lety +3

    My man, your northern accent is spot on. Your video really made my day! Looking forward to seeing more of this in the future. Cheers!

  • @adaikonen
    @adaikonen Před 2 lety +41

    I just love grandmas who try to get their kids/grandkids girl/boyfriends😂

    • @ChefNourhan
      @ChefNourhan Před 2 lety +6

      Correction Husbands* is what they are trying to get them lol

    • @Eminem200FBI
      @Eminem200FBI Před 2 lety +3

      @@ChefNourhan still a good thing... They younger people in Europe are all fucked up so I see no problem with it. More culture, respect for the older people and familie values.

    • @rondee
      @rondee Před 2 lety

      "You miss one hundred percent of the shots you don't take." 😂

  • @LethihongthamNap
    @LethihongthamNap Před 3 lety +4

    Thật ra phần lớn e coi clip của a cris là để bổ sung thêm skill về reading and listening nên kiểu coi càng nhiều càng có cảm giác tự hào hơn về mình í ạ. Vì có thể hiểu sương sương nội dung a nói mak ko cần sub thì đối với 1 đứa ngu tiếng anh như em thì đó đã là thành công ròi. Cảm ơn a cris nhiều ạ. Mãi ủng hộ 🥰 và vẫn là cmt cũ: em vẫn đang xem quảng cáo cho anh đây 🙂!

  • @yakacm
    @yakacm Před 2 lety +25

    I love going to China town in Liverpool, the city really embraces it now, with a big Chinese gate as you enter the area, and all the street furniture has oriental decoration on it, and the street signs in English and Chinese. I used to knock round with some Eurasian lads when I was younger, and we'd go for something to eat on Sunday's with their dad who was from Hong Kong, and he'd order for all of us, usually stuff that wasn't on the menu.

    • @vandamme6379
      @vandamme6379 Před 2 lety +1

      I understand Chinese better than I understand Scouse.

  • @Johnfong100
    @Johnfong100 Před 3 lety +8

    Oh my God...Chris Lewis speak Vietnamese and Chinese very well. His knowledges is smart of how to enjoy life in Saigon, Vietnam.

  • @miyagiofficial01
    @miyagiofficial01 Před 2 lety +10

    Thìs lady reminds me of my grandma, my grandma passed away this year. I miss her a lot.

  • @user-keepitreal420
    @user-keepitreal420 Před 2 lety +2

    New to your channel bro, your language skills just take it to another level. It's more interesting to learn about the local people than see the tourist sites.

  • @andylam9462
    @andylam9462 Před rokem

    Hi Chris, this video clip is great.
    I like it. Keep going my man!

  • @Sokx41
    @Sokx41 Před 2 lety +12

    I taught English at the Hoi Viet My (Vietnamese-American Association) Language School in Cholon in 1966 while working at night in my Army job decrypting Viet-Cong tactical messages from low level code into Vietnamese and then into English. There was also a Hoi Viet-My school in Saigon. I rode all over town on my bike. From Tan Son Nhat to Cholon to Thi Nghe and back. My future wife's family lived in Thi Nghe; I taught their kids English too. All so long ago.

  • @tinahang2631
    @tinahang2631 Před 3 lety +16

    It's so weird that I learned History through a video of a foreign :)) Btw I love your vid Chris, love the way you talk to people, the way you react to them,... I love u too Max, hope to see your vid soon ❤️

  • @smileystevie9662
    @smileystevie9662 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video about great locals and delicious foods in Chinatown (Cho Lon) Saigon Vietnam. Things have changed so much since I left in 1979. You are right about warm and friendly local people who speak multiple languages. Thanks.

  • @KURDELLJOEY
    @KURDELLJOEY Před 3 lety +5

    I spent my individual tours in Vietnam, and the special operations headquarters were located Cho lan, it was a very special place and dear to my heart.

  • @nguyengia9795
    @nguyengia9795 Před 3 lety +43

    Người Hoa ở Chợ Lớn vốn dĩ rất hiếu khách cộng thêm đất Phương Nam hào sảng phóng khoáng=> trải nghiệm tuyệt vời

    • @taytu2347
      @taytu2347 Před 3 lety +2

      Đó là người Bách Việt, cũng như người Việt k phải nguời Hán.

    • @kakakokokaka
      @kakakokokaka Před 3 lety

      @@taytu2347 người Hoa là một tộc người có gốc ở Trung Quốc ( người dân hay gọi là Ba Tàu )

    • @cocacolimakhongconuoc4040
      @cocacolimakhongconuoc4040 Před 3 lety +1

      người hoa ở sài gòn phần lớn là ng quảng, tiều, hẹ. họ ở vn dc xem là 1 tộc lơn. nhưng ở tq thì cũng là thiểu số

  • @nguyenvincent708
    @nguyenvincent708 Před 3 lety +20

    Hey Chris! thanks for the interesting info: i live in Saigon for 20 years without knowing the China town in here is the biggest ! One more thing, under the French colonial period Saigon at first had two main parts: District 1 and Chợ Lớn, and they built a railway to travel between two places. The Chinese is good at trading so they named their area "Big Market" i think...

  • @kiwimcozzie5431
    @kiwimcozzie5431 Před 2 lety +1

    What a BEAUtIFUL video - well done Sirs!

  • @AlamoCityCello
    @AlamoCityCello Před rokem

    I’m learning so much about Vietnam. Thank you very much!

  • @UnreliableKoichi
    @UnreliableKoichi Před 3 lety +3

    I've watch your videos alots and still can't believe how you speak vietnamese and chinese as good as people living there, it's very impressive.

  • @kiddobix
    @kiddobix Před 3 lety +46

    It’s like whenever you go to grandma’s, she’d feed you til you pass out!

  • @kimchipham7949
    @kimchipham7949 Před rokem

    Hello Chris, I have watched all your videos, you are such amazing human
    being and giving back , your kindness are incredible, keep making the videos , I am so jealous you get to eat so many delicious Vietnamese foods and your Vietnamese accents really really good with the Northern accent which is hard even for Vietnamese people and you only learned with only 4 years! Keep making these videos and I am your fan! Take great care Chris!

  • @kevinsysyn4487
    @kevinsysyn4487 Před 2 lety +4

    I met the 6yr old granddaughter of a Vietnamese friend who could speak 5 languages beautifully. English, Mandarin, French, Cantonese and of course Vietnamese. Her mother and aunt were Chinese employed English speakers, her father was French and they lived in Bejiing. It was a little surreal.

  • @WDXash
    @WDXash Před 2 lety +19

    I’m envious but also admire your ability to converse so fluently in what is acknowledged as a difficult language to speak and understand 👍

    • @sltga1254
      @sltga1254 Před 2 lety

      Which language are you referring to?
      I don't think Mandarin or Vietnamese is hard to speak or understand.

  • @khoa0410
    @khoa0410 Před 3 lety +8

    She has very good heart,because you speak Vietnamese

  • @tq6892
    @tq6892 Před 2 lety +3

    I lived in Saigon for a year and by the end I could barely say the basics. A beautiful country with pure people and amazing food.

  • @BenBlackEquinoxEngelhard
    @BenBlackEquinoxEngelhard Před 2 lety +97

    I'd say any vendor that gives away a girlfriend with the purchase of a breadstick is definitely worth shopping at.

    • @vondahe
      @vondahe Před 2 lety +12

      Unless the daughter is bait and her real interest is your kidneys.

    • @givenchymamajama3859
      @givenchymamajama3859 Před 2 lety

      @@vondahe literally

    • @chrismixlewis
      @chrismixlewis  Před 2 lety +3

      😂

    • @ohhhsnapdamn1280
      @ohhhsnapdamn1280 Před 2 lety

      @@vondahe nah bro, not likely in Vietnam, I can vouch for it! But still, LMFAO 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @kag2306
    @kag2306 Před 2 lety +18

    Twelve minutes in and I haven’t seen any “shocked “ locals!

    • @TitoTimTravels
      @TitoTimTravels Před 2 lety +1

      I read it that he shocked the locals with his language skills... 😎

  • @etherealhawk
    @etherealhawk Před 2 lety +88

    PSA: Don't go to Vietnam expecting everyone to be friendly like this. There are predators out there I experienced first hand when travelling through Vietnam. If you look like a target, they'll rip you for all you're worth. Also.. don't trust taxis - they'll ask you for absurd amounts just to see what they can get out of you. Organise everything in advance.

    • @thetrustysidekick3013
      @thetrustysidekick3013 Před 2 lety +25

      It helps if you speak a bit of the language, enough to make them think you understand what they're saying. Also a firm demeanor when you say "No" is good. Just general tips to follow if you go to touristy places.
      I learned the hard way in Morocco. Be firm and confident, don't look like the typical tourist with that "Deer in the headlights" type of look.

    • @Kcets
      @Kcets Před 2 lety +14

      @@thetrustysidekick3013 This. If you don't want to be preyed upon, don't at like prey. Carry yourself correctly.

    • @thepepchannel7940
      @thepepchannel7940 Před 2 lety +25

      @@Kcets if you walk around like an American tourist people will rip you off in Vietnam, but also the rest of the world, including Europe

    • @Kcets
      @Kcets Před 2 lety +2

      @@thepepchannel7940 Correct.

    • @FarangMike
      @FarangMike Před 2 lety +14

      @@thepepchannel7940 hahahahaha. American tourists are recognizable from 5000 miles. Loud mouths no manners 🤣.

  • @wryyysespieces
    @wryyysespieces Před 2 lety +4

    I'd like to sit down there just to hear that ladies stories. Amazing people!

  • @destiny-fox1990
    @destiny-fox1990 Před rokem

    Thanks for the history lesson! You are amazing!

  • @vanado4378
    @vanado4378 Před 3 lety +44

    You really are given abilities about languages from God , very rare people can learn difficult languages(Chinese- Vietnamese.......) in a short times like you . keep it up brother.

  • @_verge5990
    @_verge5990 Před 2 lety +14

    Massive respect for calling the city by it's true name 🙌

  • @jonotran2571
    @jonotran2571 Před 2 lety +1

    Honestly surprised how good your viet was, very polite guys and great video

  • @alexdanzig5767
    @alexdanzig5767 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome man. You're quite an inspiration.

  • @maido1240
    @maido1240 Před 3 lety +10

    Chris và Max dễ thương quá . Hai em rất thân thiện

  • @rafd3593
    @rafd3593 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you for that - most interesting. My brother lives in Saigon and I hope to visit him and his family one day 🇬🇧

  • @JimNichols
    @JimNichols Před 2 lety +1

    Wow you speak well, I am old and my hearing is not so good anymore and I am having the most difficult time with Thai.... Loved the video and your interactions with people I love people they are so warm and interesting. Thanks for the vid and the time to make, edit and post it sir!

  • @denioltan
    @denioltan Před 2 lety +1

    Your knowledge of the culture is awesome 👏