#1 Chef in China cooked for us… and it was insane.
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- čas přidán 19. 10. 2023
- What would it be like to eat a meal prepared by the best chef in China? Today we find out, as legendary Chef Tam Kwok-Fung, winner of this year’s “Chef of the Year” in the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide, treats us to an epic meal, in a restaurant that only just opened!
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I love how Chef Tam exerts mischievous energy because few pro chefs are intimidating (flashback Ollie dipping into glass in Italy)😂
Yeah, the moment I saw him, the energy he gave was "we're gonna be involved in a slight tomfoolery today", I love him
@@justinedzardshall we say, “tamfoolery”? 😂
@@jfc8254 LMAO, I love that!
joke of the year goes to@@jfc8254
I couldn't help but giggle when he was not telling them what it was besides poultry and "mystery" at first. Felt like the rest of the video would be even more fun to watch.
I love how honest they are with these fancy food videos. Like if something is not to their taste or if they're not used to the texture. Nothing pretentious just genuinely enjoying the moment.
Same - honest but always respectful!
this @@redeye1016
yeah, it's Swiftlet's saliva alright and there are farms for it. Farmers collect it after the baby birds are hatched and are able to fly. You think people are dumb enough to keep harvesting something in the most primitive and unsustainable way? what age are u living in? @@chewielewis4002
@@chewielewis4002 eh. Won't deny that it's bird saliva, but there's a few subspecies used for this dish and some of them are a lot more prolific. Hard to say if this is made from the endangered ones.
@@chewielewis4002 I think for certain species they can be farmed now. It's still such a laborious and dangerous job for the harvesters though.
Chef Tam was so happy and humble! And Ollie doubting his taste buds because he likes Chef Tam so much is so sweet! And yet he has to tell him he didn’t like the marrow! 😂 They do have one of the best jobs in the world 😁
i don't blame ollie, i have problem eating sea weeds cause of their fishy taste, fish bone marrow would kill me with taste + texture.
Josh: "Bone marrow, very unique texture."
Olllie: "VERY."
Ollie's face is killing me 🤣
I think it's the spinal cord
It is in fact fish spinal cord. @@toolbaggers
Josh at the end was so sweet. He knows...and I know Ollie knows....their life is strange and wonderful. All thanks to a bizarre need to film their hilarious stunts in college, fire ramen, and 3.55 million people who love to watch them continue that journey.
Best bromance on CZcams.
Ollie approaches Josh: Hi! I am Ollie, and I don’t have any friends 😊.
Yeah, that’s how their bromance started in college. So cute. I love these two 😊
I love chef Tam, he just looks so friendly, he did not act tough to intimidate the boys unlike any chef they met in italy. And i love that Ollie stuck to his opinion that he didnt like the bone marrow texture and told the chef, no butt kissing needed, and Josh at 5:10 you can just smell the food, no need to snort it 😂
I'm sure the chef knew it would be strange for them and wanted to play with them a little and introduce them to some things. It was a food adventure.
You don't snort your duck?
Cheers to Ollie who clearly did not start out in life with a broad palate, but is determined to try all the variety of foods from all over the world that he can get. Even if it sometimes makes him turn green. That's how you embrace life, man!
and as josh says, if it's beige, ollie will surely like it 😆
It's amazing to see Ollie respond so positively to Chef Tam for all the same reasons everyone adores Ollie!!! Beautiful humans!!!!
Excellent observation, @Seeds123.
Can we just take a second to talk about how this comment was so severely under-appreciated?
Edit: Yes, but where are you in the replies? The comments? Literally no support. Tbh, it’s a bit astounding.
I love Chef Tam! He's so humble, cheeky, funny, playful & went to great lengths to serve them better! He is such an amazing guy who deserves to be at the top~
Chef Tam is not only really talented, he's adorable. Love this one.
Josh looks like he's had a lone hardworking day at the office and Oli looks like he cosplays aladdin in his spare time for fun. Iconic duo
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I never leave comments, but I just wanted to say Chef Tam is by far my favorite Chef I've seen on here. He came off as so humble, nice, and happy to serve you both. He's a good soul for sure.
Damn, one of the best Jolly episodes in a long while! Food looks unreal, Ollie is dressed to impress 😂, and this chef is a true gem! Next level culinary skills on display here...
Shame they dont have the etiquette or respect to behave well
As the daughter of a retired chef, I’m used to eating sea cucumber now, but it took an entire childhood to get there. 😂
I love how Ollie can be so nice, respectful and honest. He didn’t lie to Chef Tam about the bone marrow and was still super grateful. I love seeing that realness of it all.
I'll say it again. I don't understand why Josh and Ollie aren't in a million memes, showing their reactions to something delicious. They're so expressive, and so delightful!
Not to mention their reactions to something that tastes bad! "Prairie oysters," anyone?
I am astonished at two such humble gentlemen have attained such internet clout that restaurants open ... just for them!!! I was excited about the BucEe's video but dang, you both have had some amazing culinary experiences!
I was thinking about that after I watched it and was running some errands. Like, it is not just that they get access to this stuff, but consistently people actually want them to come back to film again. David Beckham ironically is the reason this whole series exists because he loved his experience with them the first time so much, he wanted them to do one of his interviews in Macao and they did that on their dime, and then the Macao govt tourism reached out and asked them to come back sponsored. Then this episode if you have them on instagram they actually got invited back on the same day they filmed this and Chef Tam treated them to an epic supper as well with the whole crew. It warms my cold heart it does.
Change the menu every 2 weeks is absolutly doable. I worked for a michelin star chef for 3 years (quit because it was too intense of a job for my taste) and we changed the menu completly every 3 days (6day weeks, half week menu, closed on mondays)
GOOD GOD thats intense. How far ahead was the menu planned? Like. Did you know what the menu would be two or three menus ahead?
@@sampeterson7828That’s what I want to know too!
have to think not that far ahead planned and only made for whats available in season. very hectic @@sampeterson7828
usually based on whats local or fresh that week
@@sampeterson7828
What’s the point of that?
Luke has the sweetest happy food reactions. I can literally see stars jumping out of his eyes 🤩
I cannot thank the Macao government enough for these videos, they are such a treat and have added so many places to my bucket list!!!
For anyone wondering, it’s not usual to use two chopsticks in a Chinese restaurant; the extra chopsticks are communal, and used when sharing dishes. Typically, there isn’t a color difference so you just need to be careful at more formal meals. I really like the innovation with blue and yellow chopsticks!!!! That way it’s easier to see that someone is indeed using the communal chopsticks. ❤❤❤
Ollie always gives honest reactions to anything he does. He has no poker face. I love that about him
I love how Josh ended it with saying this is the best job in the world. Couldn’t agree more. Traveling and experiencing new adventures with a great friend. Cheers mate!
Chef Tam seems like a lovely and humble man. The menu is not really what I would want to eat but the level of skill is evident. The access that you guys are given is absurd.
I vote for a video where Chef Tam takes Josh and Ollie around to his favorite local spots!
That restaurant us just opening. Pretty sure Chef Tam is going to be extremely busy for the next year or so
The chopsticks are so pretty!
The sea cucumber w/shitake mushroom is a classic Chinese dish. One of my faves. Mostly made for banquets.
All the dinnerware is pretty, that blue and shape of the various dishes.
In case anyone’s wondering, this restaurant is in a luxury resort hotel called Wynn Palace in Macao, a Special Administrative Region (S.A.R.) of China. This S.A.R. is near Hong Kong, so if you’re planning to visit HK, you could also make a trip to Macao as well.
3:16 The way Ollie called himself a "TAMbourine" is like a fan club name was already established for Chef Tam 😂😂
Chef Tam is so sweet and down to Earth, that man is just having fun with his guests and creations. He's living THE life! So many famous chefs in the West are self-righteous (more like pompous), but chef Tam is just here to enjoys foods with everyone!
I am an Asian so imagining all those textures just excite me. I guess it's in our gene to love chewy gelatinous stuff
Holy moly 😂the western and Chinese palate is definitely very different! gelatinous sea cucumber horrifies me😅
@@thetiredworm2100the texture is unique, but the flavor is good.
I can’t be the only Asian that dislikes sea cucumber. The texture really isn’t for me 😂
They didn't like the premium dishes but love the good old char siew 😂😂😂😂
I drooled when I saw the abalone and sea cucumber, and also the bird's nest!
Truly, "one man's meat is another man's poison." 😆😆😆
The bromance between you two is so inspiring. You two truly love and accept each other for who and what you guys are. It’s so refreshing to see two men being able to be vulnerable and sharing such important experiences with one other. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Chef Tam seems like he is having a great time. Saying that he hopes to cook for you again is awesome. I would feel honored to be in his presence.
"privilege to bring you here son" 😂😂😂 Ollie has me in stitches as usual
Each Jolly video is a LOVELY experience - no matter what is featured. I especially appreciate that, while you are honest in your likes - and dislikes - you show nothing but respect for your host. And Chef Tam is a TOTAL delight! Two thumbs up here!
I love how Ollie is just the typical english guy in terms of palate and Josh is like adventurous and really takes in the experience
Chef Tam's smile is brighter than my future.
ollie starting off with comparing macaroni cheese is so ollie😹😹
And it not even ending up being cheese!
I can't get enough of jolly and the korean englishman. Keep up the good work. You bring many smiles and joy to people.
I was not prepared to cry at Josh's sign-off, but here we are 😭😅. What a sweet and loving moment between friends. You love to see it! big love from Connecticut
Bird's nest is edible solidified bird saliva. For real. It's a delicacy I've had a few times. Sounds weird but it's delicious and good for you.
Yes! I was wondering if anyone else knew what "birds nest" was in Chinese cuisine.
Bird’s Nest - is the spit that a specific species of bird uses to make its nest out of. It’s a delicacy (& dangerous to harvest). My mom made me drink it during my entire pregnancy (old Chinese custom). They cook it in a soup with rock sugar and it can be slightly sweet - but you have to get over the fact you’re eating bird spit 😂
Well since honey is bee spit and alcohol is yeast piss, we’re used to eating weird things 😂
It's one of those delicacies also popular in El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines (hence the local name Nido Soup) and yes it's made out of a Balinsasayaw bird's dried saliva harvested out of those caves there.
birds nest is fine since there’s no flavor, just the sweetness of the soup. I don’t get the obsession for abalone, its not that great or interesting of a texture or flavor imo. woohoo edible rubber my favorite.
@@chuheiwei I don't mind it and will eat it if it's part of a banquet but I think it's overpriced.
@@chuheiwei it's really the symbolism of abalone. Because abalones look like golden Chinese ingots, eating them would mean having good fortune/blessings
What a wonderful experience, not only the food, but meeting Chef Tam. He's a delight.
Chef Tam really gives out that amazing vibe
I wonder if anyone told them what the "birds nest" was in the dessert with snow pear. It's actually from a Swallow's bird's nest that's made of hardened bird saliva and turns to a jelly texture in water. Highly prized in chinese cuisine and medicine it's also extremely expensive for its rarity.
wait like an actual birds nest? what part of the nest do they use? I’m American and never heard of it
I was sure at least one of them would refuse to eat the birds nest soup, but I guess neither one knew what it's made of.
@@envii_2 The nest of the Golden Swallow is made from their saliva
@@envii_2swallows' (the birds) saliva... it's insanely expensive, $1000 a pound or something ridiculous like that, and given who cooked it for them and where they were, probably even more expensive than that (there's different grades, as you would expect when anything gets that expensive).
I always love how Josh tells us how amazing it is, while Ollie makes it relatable to us plebians XD
It always so wholesome to see Joah and Ollie always enjoying different cultures and food 🎉🎉🎉
I give them credit! Chinese cuisine includes some challenging dishes for Western palates, but they were game for it.
These guys are the definition of living your best life.
I love watching their reaction to the amount of gelatinous variations of Chinese cuisine that throws them off LOL
It's so endearing seeing you lads get so hyped up over something I get to witness on a yearly basis whenever I visit my relatives @0:25
chef tam is so friendly and down to earth I'm also a 'tambourine' now lol
What an unbelievable experience, so jealous of you guys!
Chef Tam seems incredibly sweet and modest. His sense of humor is absolutely fabulous, as well. He's adorable
Chef Tam is so humble and good-humored. Crab, bird's nest and abalone are considered expensive delicacies in Chinese cuisine. Love the duo's commentary and delight. I also noticed how Josh turned away to drink his wine as if he's in Korea lols. Hope to see you guys try more Chinese food!
Chef Tam was so sweet, would visit just for him 🥺
I genuinely think Jolly and KoreanEnglishMan might be the only youtube channels from which I enjoyed every single video. Such a great consistency, amazing
Chef Tam is giving Grand Master Oogway energy (cheeky and cryptic) and I'm here for it! What a lovely man.
Normally I don't try new things easily and I'm very allergic to shellfish, *but* for Chef Tam, I would eat everything he gave me. I don't care if I die from the shellfish, it's a price I'd pay for him.
I love how both Josh and Olly never let their accomplishments go to their heads. They have had Will Smith, Ryan Reynolds, Arnold Swartenager, and other A lists on their show. They have been personally honored by several Michelin Star Chefs, they met the King of England, and they remain the 2 boys who began their shows in their own homes. You guys rock!!
I am impressed with this video and Josh and Ollie are looking finely dressed in this episode, elegant and yet casual, I am here for it, and Luke gets to enjoy some of what they enjoy too! This is inspiring to try fine dining Chinese food! What a wonderful experience Josh and Ollie have here. it is obvious why they love their job! I enjoyed watching this video!
200% agree 👍
Josh: This is the best job in the world. 😇🥰
Thank you Chef Tam for hosting this filming. So interesting and elegant! And the guys...don't fail! 😂😂 Chef Tam is so sweet and cute!
here’s a suggestion, invite a local to sample the cuisine that they would be more familiar with so that local population receives the best review of the dishes that are ‘strange’ in your view. This was one my favorite videos.
The highlight of this video for me wasn't really the food -- as good as it appeared to be -- but seeing an even stronger relationship between Josh and Ollie. GOD BLESS you guys, you are both incredible! Now you need to go back to Buckingham Palace for another meeting with His Majesty as the "ChineseEnglishmen" :) haha!
I love how Ollie always takes care of the staff and offers his food, he is so sweet☺️
I feel so proud of how you guys are treated and recognised
You can tell Chef Tam is a humble man. Like Ollie said he's one in a billion and it shows in his talents. Some people are just born to be a chef. Not only is he an incredible chef but also an artist.
Everything look delicious and it was plated beautifully!
always excited for a new video! seeing what new insane (and sometimes sane) ideas come up is always fun!
Okay, it's my first time watching Chef Tam and I am a fan 💜 he is so cute, the way when Josh complimented him and he just softly said "okay" with a smile, such good vibes emitting from this man 😂💜
i loved how josh answered!!!, when ollie asked, how do you bite into that? "with some difficulty" !!!!!!!!!!!!!
When Ollie was eating that soup, I was hysterical. LOL, hilarious!
I think one important thing to know about Chinese and East Asian cuisine in general is that texture is far more important than in European and American cuisine. Asian people see texture as important as flavour. That’s why there are famous popular foods like mochi, bubble tea, and tteokbokki. Even though those ingredients in themselves have no flavour, they add TEXTURE. That’s also why some Asian foods might seem weird or scary, like fish bone marrow or chicken feet, but it’s because it’s impossible to achieve the same variety of texture just by eating plain old animal meat. Western cuisine focuses heavily on flavour but comparatively deprioritizes texture
Explains why my immigrant parents love chicken feet. I could never get into it.
chicken feet are delicious. the braised dim sum type… yum
It's always enjoyable to watch you go on a food journey, but now I find myself wanting Mr Z with you for the haute cuisine. His impressions of what's going on with each item are gold
Ok now I want to eat Michelin starred Chinese food :)
I want to eat Chinese food, Michelin-starred or not.
I want to eat food.
I want to eat.
I want.
I.
I love Chef Tam !! He's seems so genuinely kind and has a good sense of humor.
This looks like such an extraordinary experience! How amazing that they opened just for you! And Chef was so cute! He seems so full of joy and mischief and kindness.
Most of the food in this menu is extremely expensive, and has good nutritional value - these are food that Chinese people enjoy, to an extent, for health purposes. The sturgeon bone marrow and sea cucumber, are both rich in collagen. I would agree that some of those food are an acquired taste to an extent, but also, the process to make some of those food is extremely laborious. To make the bone marrow, sea cucumber and abalone into an edible soft texture, takes many hours of cooking. Most of these foods also don't have much of a taste to begin with, so to cook it in a way that is appetizing, is an immense skill.
Bird nest is literally bird nest but made by bird saliva.. Its expensive af..
the chef reminds me of our ceo.. humble, smart, good at his craft, nice to people. man no wonder hes number 1
Love y’alls’ content. Keep on livin’ the good life! ✌🏻
Jolly never fails to clap my cheeks
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Bro? 🤨📸
I don’t think that means what you think it means
Loved the episode! Everything looked amazing!
for those that don’t know, the bird’s nest they served for dessert is actually the saliva of a swiftbird. swiftbirds used their saliva to make their nests intact, and is made into a noodle like shape and served as dessert. it is quite expensive, but really, it just tastes like jelly. other flavours would have been used to create that dessert served to them.
I love the faces Ollie makes when trying different things and the huge bites Josh takes.
As a foodie I loved this video so much. Everything looked delicious.🤤
That was an enjoyable video! And Chef Tam, what a lovely man! Jolly adventures and videos never get old! Thank you!
the one on the right always looks like he’s just woken up, even in one of the best restaurants i love it
Great video guys and team! Amazing food and Chef Tam was just so lovely! I hope Luke and the rest of the team got to taste more than you showed! ❤
We can all agree that we love Chef Tam
You guys are the best CZcams has to offer. This was a great video!! You guys are pure magic! I loved seeing yall in New Orleans, too! I’m a Louisiana girl and go to Nola every year!! Best and blessings always! Be safe out there!!! 💛💜💚💛💜💛
this is great! kudos to ollie trying different dishes from what he's used to. thank you Jolly for such quality content!
7:06 I haven't tasted abalone for about half-a-century. It's very rare and expensive in France.
Guys that sea cucumber, bone marrow and bird nest is so so expensive fhshsggsjs the bird nest is really good for your skin
Chef Tam is adorable such a lovely personality!!! Everything looked amazing❤
12:50 JOSH CAN EASILY SAY “LOVE YOU” . SECOND WIFE WINS!
Hahaha jk. Just love seeing this.
shocked to see nepal rice 😂 and i hope josh and ollie try nepalese cusine in your upcoming videos after you complete your tour
Momos are wonderful dumplings.
Fellow nepali mate
Sweet men, so lovely. Respect to Ollie too for the endless "1-in-a-billion" compliments, cause also telling this amazing chef he didn't like a dish, yeah I think it just really sends it home for the compliments. Respect
What an experience. Thanks for sharing guys!😊👏
Is Jolly a food channel now?
Well this was a ride haha. So cool to see all of the cuisine and specific dishes Chef Tam prepared for you guys!
Also, thank you for continuing to censor some of the less… “enjoyable” noises with falcon (eagle ?) cries! IDK if it was because of a previous comment I left but that helps so much and I (as I’m sure anyone else with emetophobia or an aversion to those kinds of noises) appreciate it greatly 🙏
Been loving this series