Eating the Secret and One of the Best Burgers in NYC at Raoul’s
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- čas přidán 24. 09. 2023
- I eat and review the secret burger at Raoul’s, a French bistro restaurant, in SoHo of New York City. The burger at Raoul’s is not only considered to be one of the best burgers in NYC, it has been ranked multiple times as the best burger in America. On weekdays, one can only get Raoul’s burger at the restaurant’s bar, and they only serve twelve a night. I see if the burger lives up to the hype.
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The best food/restaurant reviewer. You should seriously have a show on Food Network.
Thank you so much for the kind words! I really appreciate it!
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That's such a nice thing to say and I really appreciate it! Yeah, I'm not perfect and I probably should put myself out there a bit more, but your kind words have definitely given me an added confidence. Thank you!
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Someone's crushing lol.😮
I have a huge crush on him too..
@@rexiioper6920I don’t think so actually
Dude, I'm addicted to your restaurant reviews. You've given me and my girlfriend so many ideas for where to eat out:)
That makes me happy to hear! I appreciate the support!
When I saw you had a Manhattan I decided to have one too.
Nice! Cheers!
The look on your face as you have your first bite… stunning!
Yeah, that burger really made me happy!
I am a burger hunter in nyc. Try Rolo's in Queens, Jackson Hole in Manhattan (various locations) and Joe Junior's on 3rd ave.
Rolo's is definitely a spot that I'll be going to in the future. I've been to Jackson Hole, but I was at the one in Queens and I've been to Joe Junior's and really enjoyed that one.
I absolutely love your food/restaurant reviews. Without a doubt you should have your own show on Food Network.
Thank you so much! Who knows? Maybe someday!
bro i was sure u had like 500k subs... ur stuff is top notch
Thank you! Maybe someday!
I had never even heard of this place - looks great! Thanks for another great video. (I genuinely appreciated how you said you didn't want to waste anyone's time/didn't waste time on any click/bait titles - the quality of your videos speaks for itself).
Thank you so much! I appreciate it! Yeah, it annoys me seeing misleading and clickbait titles on videos from other people so I do my best to stay away from that. I definitely want to gain subscribers and views, but I want to do it my way by showing respect.
so thankful you are reaching success with your channel. you bring people so much joy. thank you for allowing us to live vicariously through you
Thank you so much for watching! I really appreciate the support!
James, that burger with the watercress looks so good. Even the bun looks great. Have been to NYC once, but will never get back there. Would love to stop at PJ Clarke’s. In my dreams.
PJ Clarke's is a classic spot for sure.
Your camera work is very very good. You know how i know? Because I’m full… and I want to get that burger! Great review.. Thanks!
Haha! Thank you! That was a great burger indeed!
We are planning a trip to NYC soon and probably spend an entire week there. You videos are helping me narrow down a list of places to eat at. Love your videos so far and thanks for them.
You mentioned not mentioning to like and subscribe and not using click bait titles and images that's for sure commendable and something that will make me subscribe to a channel and like their videos more on my own.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the support! I hope that you have a great visit in NYC!
I watch your videos as much for the scenes of NYC (I'm slightly nostalgic for the time I had spent in the city in my early youth) as for the food. Congratulations on 10k, I'm sure you'll reach many more subs in time.
Keep the dream alive!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the support!
This is wayyyyy too much for a burger but the other prices for burgers are crazy too. A burger is still a sandwich after all. I’m glad you enjoyed it, it looked divine. I would watch you eat a bag of skittles at this point. I really dig your vibe! More videos please!
Haha! Thank you! Yeah, even though it wasn't as costly as some other NYC burgers, it still wasn't cheap. I'll definitely be keeping the videos coming!
It’s honestly in like with prices here in NYC!
Theres no place for rocket on a burger its bitter and needs to sta the hell away
Thanks for yet another great video, and congrats on over 14k subscribers! I recently discovered your channel and have been loving it, glad to see you're getting discovered more and more!
Thank you so much! I'm happy to hear that and I really appreciate the support!
This FOOD editorial review is so addicting, you're so well read... and articulate, I am so soothed by your voice for God knows what reason. I can't stop watching... literally the reason why I watched YOU... the way Joe talks lmaooo (I am crying) but in a subtle way you are entertaining to watch and you definitely give so much Value in your videos. THANK YOU!!! And SPEAKING of BOBBY FLAY!!! lolol that's so cool!! I didn't see that coming but I literally just commented that I visited his restaurant here as a kid!!! That's so cool!
Thank you! That's such a kind thing to say! Yeah, it was pretty cool seeing Bobby Flay and it was quite the surprise!
ive just binged like all of your videos this week, keep up the good work!!!!!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!
I think that eating massive and delicious burgers is a weekly goal I have to accomplish. That place looked awesome!
Haha! That's my goal too!
Congratulations on the 14k subscribers! You’re amazing, I’m a huge new fan. What a gentleman 💕🥰
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! It means a lot to me!
Congrats on your 10,000 subscribers 🎉🎉🎉🎉 that’s awesome keep it up! I like your videos so much even though the places are expensive lol it’s good to see good places in New York!
Thank you so much!! Yeah, I'll definitely try to upload videos featuring some more affordable places, but that can be quite a challenge sometimes in NYC.
love your vibe, keep it up man.
Also congrats on 10000 subscribers 🎉
Thank you! I appreciate it!
I’ve enjoyed every one of your videos. I find them thoughtful and engaging. You deserve a wider audience
Thank you so much!
@@Jamesnu We were in NYC last week visiting our daughter (who works at CPZ), and after seeing your review, we reserved a table at Delmonico's for lunch. It was a spectacular meal and was quite special. Expensive, yes, but I'll never forget it. Thanks for the great review
@@johnfincher8561 That makes me happy to hear!
Congrats James on having a very goodly number of subscribers! The Raoul's burger looked killer hot and I am so happy to know that you enjoyed it immensely. Keep exploring and letting us trail along with your adventures. Ciao.
Thank you so much! It was a very enjoyable burger indeed, and I look forward to sharing more of my experiences in future videos!
It always brightens my day when I see a new video from you. I always open immediately! I would have selected the same dessert. Thanks for revealing your brush with fame and celebrity. Congrats on now 14,000+ subscribers. I see a trend developing!
Thank you so much! That really makes me happy to hear and I always appreciate the support!
thanks for your effort, your content and presentation are amazing
Thanks for watching! I always try to push myself to make better and better videos.
Just discovered your channel. Thank you for the wonderful content. You provide such a wonderfully detailed window into these dining experiences in a simple and unpretentious manner that is hard to find on YT.
Thank you for watching and the nice words! I really appreciate it!
FABULOUS, YOUR vids are definitely worth my time.
Thank you! I really appreciate it!
I really enjoyed your videos. Thanks for doing all the honest reviews. 👌
Thank you so much!
Congratulations on your success! I enjoy all your videos! This burger looked delicious!
Thank you so much and yes, that burger was delicious!
You're doing a great job with the videos. I think I've seen all of them. Wishing you success!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the support!
So glad I found you. Perfect foodie content! And ❤❤❤ that you eat solo.
Thank you so much!
Fantastic looking burger! Definitely up there with the best! Great video and congrats on the 14k subs.
Thanks so much! I always appreciate the support!
Hey Andrew, as you know I really like your videos. Ever thought about including little interviews with the staff or other guests? I think that would really kick in with the views. Also would like to see you in some nice dress shirt, maybe with a tie ... something with a nice collar. Bring it man!
Thank you! Yeah, in some circumstances I feel like interviews with staff and maybe even other customers would really fit in well with my videos. At the same time, I'm also trying to review these places so I don't want to draw too much attention to myself and what I'm doing, but maybe in the future I'll be able to incorporate interviews in some manner.
Cpngrats James love your reviews thank you
Thank you so much and thank you always for the support! I really appreciate it!
First, congratulations on hitting a sub milestone. See you are close to 15K now. Good for you. Nice video. Different combination of ingredients but it seems to work well. Glad you enjoyed your meal and your comments are always spot on. Stay well.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!
Love the videos! I am a 30 year resident of Manhattan, and have never been to Raouls! Congrats on over 10K Subscribers, looking forward to your next food adventure.
Thank you so much! Definitely check out Raoul's sometime. It's a great place!
This was my favorite video you have created so far. My heritage is Sicilian/Alcastian so this video really fit the bill for me. The interior of the restaurant was gorgeous. The burger itself looked marvelous. I was quite surprised however to see such a seafood focused principle menu. I would think for a french bistro type restaurant, there would be more traditional meat offerings like a lamb offering, duck or Cassoulet perhaps. Maybe it was just seasonal for the warmer months? Cheers from Buffalo New York. Happy Subscriber. Also, great watch! I like Hamilton Khaki Automatics. Look forward to the next video!
Thank you so much! Absolutely! I really like Hamilton watches too! The restaurant's menu has probably changed a bit since it started. Their most recent chef was the one who added the burger to their menu and perhaps is more inclined to cook fish. Either way the food I saw other people eating looked great and this is definitely a place I want to go back to and try some of their other offerings.
Your not wasting anyone’s time with your videos there informative well done and relaxing to watch
Thank you! That makes me happy to hear!
Great job, James. You are definitely one of my favorite food critics. Hats off to you 👒
Thank you! I really appreciate it!
I love how happy you were about reaching 10k in this video from only a few months ago! Now you're almost at 30 🙌🏼 Way to go James, keep it coming 🥳
Thank you so much!
Having a very particular time, place, and availability makes this 🍔 that much better.
Indeed! It makes it a bit more special!
This is like the fine dining version of food reviews
Thanks for watching!
That looks phenomenal! Another from your list I'll have to try. Au Poivre sauce is the only thing I will ever add to a steak, and it has to be delicious with the burger! Thanks for another great review sir!
Thank you so much! Yeah, au poivre is fantastic and I really wish that more restaurants would utilize it. Raoul's is definitely a place to try!
I'm glad you were able to successfully obtain a relatively exclusive weekday burger without any issues!
Thank you! I would've been a bit upset if it didn't work out. I planned my whole day around that burger.
I enjoy your videos they’re relaxing for some reason I don’t know if that’s weird or not plus I enjoy seeing people try food.
Thank you!
Great cut btw when dipping in the sauce👍
Thank you! I've been putting in a bit more effort in regards to my filming.
Great vid. Burger had my mouth watering. Cant help noticing your watches. Orient bambino, seiko skx. Great choices.
Greetings from the UK.
Thank you! I really appreciate it! Indeed! I'm a big fan of watches. I hope to add another to my collection soon.
Bro, luv your Bambino watch! And your SKX, I have both.
Thank you! Yeah, they're great watches for the money and have a sharp look.
Congrats ! very enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work ~~~~
Thank you so much!!
Man this was a good one…the places atmosphere was awesome and that burger looked real good man…it don’t matter how full I am if a place offers bread pudding I am trying it I guess it would be my favorite dessert…good job man really liked this one
Thank you! Yeah, it was such a neat looking restaurant with a great vibe. I also really enjoy bread pudding and that was a good one!
Used to go there with my dad. Legendary place.
Nice!
Great video!!
Thank you so much!
That burger looked delicious. I'll be in the City in a couple of weeks and will have to check that one out.
It was incredible and definitely worth trying! I hope that you enjoy it!
Great tour of the best real food in. NYC
Thank you so much!
Thats why I love NYC so much
It's a great place and I love it too!
love your content and attitude dude... would be cool to see u visit some long island spots, being from Long Beach
Thank you! I appreciate it! Yeah, I should definitely get out of the city a bit more. There's so many places around NYC that I haven't checked out yet.
brennan and carr in Brooklyn has a ridiculously good roast beef sandwich with au jous...just a thought....best of luck!!
It’s been there since the 70,s ! Damn how did I miss that one ?
It can be easy to miss, it's a small place and the exterior isn't the most eye-catching, but it's definitely worth checking out.
Oh, that’s right. My bad. I was looking at Raoul’s burger. I’d definitely stop by for one. (Been bingeing on your videos, and I got lost!)
All good. Thanks for watching!
Congratulations on the Subs and Don't forget the little people!
That looks like a really beefy burger!
Thank you! Yeah, that burger had such great flavor!
I'm so happy I came across your channel! Your content is top notch!! Pretty soon you're going to have 1M subscribers 😊 PS: I also live in Astoria 😊
Thank you so much! 1M subscribers would be pretty nice, but I'm going to focus on 20k first. Astoria is the best!
@@Jamesnu 😀👌
I would definitely try the steak. Great vibe also.
For sure!
I used to work right across the street from Raoul’s. It’s a beautiful little restaurant and always packed! The food is very very rich. I recommend fasting for a few days after a meal there. Nothing on their menu is light fare 😆
Nice! I know what you mean by the food. It can be heavy, but it's certainly satisfying!
You gotta try Brindle Room's burger (East Village), or Red Hook Tavern's if you haven't been yet! Nice video, keep up the awesome work :D
Absolutely! Those are two places I definitely plan to try and I will probably make videos about them in the future.
Im a big fan of burgers and this might be the most delicious looking burger with that sauce!
It was so good and that sauce was heavenly!
Looks awesome, you are very lucky. I live in Scotland and, sadly, there is very little chance I can ever visit the amazing NY USA. I live in hope.
I hope that you get the chance to come visit the USA someday.
@@Jamesnu Thank you, I hope so. So many amazing places to visit in the USA it would take many months or even years.
Congrats on the 10K ! Can you spell out the name of that sauce ? I couldn't pick it out. Great job finding this restaurant, I hope to dine there someday.
Thank you! Yeah, it's kind of an odd spelling, it's "au poivre" and it's really good! I wish more restaurants offered it.
Thanks, I'll look to try it sometime.@@Jamesnu
A super limited secret burger only obtainable at the bar? Sign me up, super fun video as always!
Thank you! Yeah, it's not just a great burger, the experience getting it was unique as well.
We have a reservation Saturday at Maison Pickles restaurant Saturday October 28th 2pm. Would love to have you join us. Of course lunch is on us. You provided many restaurant ideas when we visit NYC. Thank you
Thank you! That's a great restaurant! I would definitely like to come, but I'll have to see. I might have to go to Nashville that weekend, but I'll let you know.
Congratulations on 10k. Looks delicious. Definitely seems worth the price and I'm a cheapskate when it comes to eating out.
Haha! Yeah, having that burger taste so good definitely took away a lot of my reluctance to pay the bill.
Talk about mouthwatering!! 🙂
It was so good!
Just read about an interesting book by a steak reviewer called The Beef Bible.
Also check out the burger and steak at the oldest bar in nyc The Ear Inn @ 326 Spring Street.
That sounds like an interesting book and thank you for the recommendations! I'll definitely try to check it out sometime.
James, I 100% agree with you on the decor of this place. It looks really cozy and nice. That burger to me looks like the best one I've watched you review thus far. The style you use while reviewing these places is right up my alley. Down to earth, plain language, and easy to follow. You have a great niche here that I haven't seen much of, if any on YT. I'd say what I thought about Bobby Flay but mama always said if you don't have anything nice to say, shut up. It is cool to see these highly recognized people out in the wild though, for sure. LOL While dining in various NYC spots I've run into many super star athletes and seen a bunch of stars and well known mobbed up guys including Gotti. NYC is different than any other American city that way. I used to skate with the Blackhawks in Oak Park here when I was a kid. I ran into Phil Esposito a few decades later at a Steakhouse in NYC. I was with my senior partner. As he was pointing Phil Esposito out to me, Phil recognized me and said hello by name. He walked over to our table and we chatted for a few minutes. I won a lot of "boss" points that night. Thanks man, enjoy your weekend. I'm really enjoying your channel.
Thank you! I'm glad that you're enjoying my videos. Yeah, that burger was incredible and I really liked the decor and feel of the restaurant. Indeed, it's surprising to run into famous people. I always have a bit of disbelief for a second. That's a great story about Phil Esposito. I would feel pretty good if something like that happened to me.
Good job, not annoying food reporting!
Thank you!
Great video
Thank you so much!
where are your sunglasses from? So stylish i gotta get a set!
Thank you! Those are Persol sunglasses. I really like them!
Yum!!!
It was very delicious!
Apart from the decadent burger, I have the exact same Bambino! cheers
Nice! That's a good watch!
Au Poive sauce sold separately for $44.95. That's wild.
Yeah, it's expensive.
Try Plan Chek in LA. I would say that's the best burger in America. There used to be Union Square Burger in Williamsburg and Hells Kitchen which was owned by a Japanese chef. That one was amazing unfortunately he closed.
Thanks for the recommendation! Yeah, there are so many amazing burgers out there to try!
nice must have
Absolutely!
are you telling me it is better then MCDONALDS??????? hahahaha
Haha! Yeah, it's a bit better than good old McDonald's. Haha!
Raouls burger is so good man
Absolutely!
The burger looks good but I need to try that Manhattan
Indeed! It was a great burger and great drink!
A wonderfully convincing burger sell James. Just one thing; that sauce; “a cup of apois sauce,” what is APOIS SAUCE?
Thank you! That's au poivre sauce which is made from cream, pepper and cognac. It was delicious!
James, thx for the vids. Really well-produced. My question is about your shades though. What brand are those?
Thank you! Those are Persol sunglasses. I really like them and they're great quality!
@@Jamesnu Ah, thanks for the tip. I suspected they were Persols. Really sharp shades.
I'm getting married halloween week and was still hoping we could meet up Saturday October 28th. In the afternoon or evening. If that works for you. Thanks again
Big fans
I remember! That's incredible! I should still probably be free.
Plus you got about $5 worth of au poivre sauce.
Exactly!
We took out some Greek food the other day. It was not good at all. The gyro was not crispy at all and the calamari were like really ..dougy...
Whish I had a burger like this, but....✌
That's a shame. Yeah, some meals just don't quite deliver, but there's always the next meal!
Did that guy in the background just flip you off?
Maybe, it looks like he made some gesture. Haha! Not everyone in NYC is friendly.
@@Jamesnu he was just jealous😝
Yummmmmm
That was such a great burger!
Mate, what is that beautiful watch you’re rocking. Which model of Orient is that?
Thank you! It's the Orient Bambino version 2.
@@Jamesnu stunning. I’ve seen them on Teddy Baldassarre videos. Gorgeous.
Bon appétit !
Thank you!
So how were you able to reserve a burger for yourself?
Showing up before the restaurant opens is key so that you can check in with the host to get a seat at the bar. Plus, right away I told the bartender that I was there for the burger.
I love your videos !!! But please take bigger bites of food ! It seems like your not even eating anything , it’s a bit frustrating . Great content though 😎
Thank you! It's actually a pretty big burger, but I also like savoring each bite.
Who is Bobby Flaigh?
It's Bobby Flay. He's a famous chef and is on TV a lot.
I'll eat a rare steak, still for some reason can't eat a medium burger, must be psychological.
That's interesting, but I can understand it. The texture of a burger is so much more looser than a steak even when they're served at the same temperature.
If you are going to run into a celebrity while getting a burger, Bobby Flay is no Regis Philbin.
Haha! That's true.
$30 for a burger? My goodness.
Yeah, NYC is expensive. It's just surprising that there's still more costly burgers in the city.
It’s N.Y.C. I always wonder when I see comments like this…are you from Kansas or Timbuktoo and forgetting this is N.Y.C.?
Bruh, take bigger bites, like you really enjoy it!!!!!
It's a big burger and I want to savor every bite.
@@Jamesnu
Got it!! But it seems like you didn't like it!!! Just saying!!
@@ESC-fx2wf Fair enough. It was a great burger!