12HRS in New York City - A Michelin Chef Shows Us Where He Eats ft. Ceres, Double Chicken Pls, Lysee
Video Overview & Insights
Join Michelin sushi Master chef Wayne Cheng of Restaurant Joji as he takes us on a personal culinary journey through New York City—featuring pizza, world-class pastries, hidden Chinatown gems, and the #1 bar in North America.
What are some of your favorite spots in New York City? Drop them in the comments — let’s share the love with fellow foodies and build a little NYC food community right here. You never know who you’ll inspire to try something new!
In this episode, we spend the day with Chef Wayne, known for his precision and creativity at Joji, a Michelin-starred omakase tucked beneath Grand Central Station. But today, he’s off duty—and hungry.
Ceres Pizza (East Village)
Great video. All that eating is a tough job but someone has to do it. 💪💪
We kick things off at Ceres, a tiny slice shop making massive waves. With its naturally leavened dough and perfectly blistered crust, it caught the attention of Barstool’s David Portnoy, who gave it a rare 9.2 rating—sending it into viral fame overnight.
Lysée Bakery
love the AAPI representation <3
Next, we visit the multi-level pastry gallery by acclaimed pastry chef Eunji Lee, formerly of Jungsik. Known for her intricate Korean-French creations like the Corn Mousse Cake, Lysée was named one of the Best Bakeries in the World by Food & Wine and TIME Magazine.
Huso by Buddha Lo
Yummy🇱🇷
We head to Tribeca for tasting at Huso, the intimate fine dining experience behind the caviar counter of Marky’s. Led by Top Chef winner Buddha Lo, this hidden gem delivers luxurious, technique-driven menus where caviar is just the beginning.
Korin Knife Shop
Buddha Lo is one of the dopest names in the history of names.
A destination for top chefs across America, Korin is where Wayne buys and sharpens his knives. With a legacy of supplying Japanese blades for over 40 years, it’s more than a shop—it’s a temple for craftsmanship and culinary tools.
Double Chicken Please
REALLY GREAT VIDEO
Named The Best Bar in North America by World’s 50 Best Bars in 2023, DCP is redefining cocktails. Their Cold Pizza cocktail? Wildly creative. Think clarified tomato, cheese water, and basil oil served as a drink. It sounds insane—but it works.
Ping’s Chinatown
I usually go to Del Taco.
For dinner, we dive into NYC’s old-school Cantonese scene. Ping’s is beloved for its live seafood tanks, roast duck, and comforting Chinese dishes—perfect for a late-night feast.
Martinis by Takuma
Why did Pings have a “B” health rating 🤢
We end the night with one of the city’s most exclusive bar experiences: a no-signature martini bar where drinks are prepared with Japanese precision and quiet elegance. Takuma himself crafts the martini down to the ice cube—no reservations, no menu, just perfection.
This is New York City through the eyes (and stomach) of a Michelin chef—raw, personal, and delicious.
Yup..all these non halal restaurants will be shut down or convert to free food for the Muslim migrants..
Featured NYC Spots:
0:00 - 0:40 - Introduction
As an aspring cook, watching this is giving me confidence to work in kitchens like this and to become the chefs like the ones in this video
0:41 - 2:57 - Best Pizza NYC?
2:58 - 7:47 - Top Chef 2x Winner
Just found the channel. Came from the Munich Episode. Fun Fact, the Restaurant in New York called "Huso" is the short form of the Word Hurensohn in German.
Which translates to Son of a Whore :D
7:48 - 10:27 - Best Bakery NYC?
10:28 - 13:17 - Chef's Tools
Great content really enjoyed it guys
I could spend all day in that knife shop
So cool thank you
13:18 - 16:30 - No.1 Ranked Bar in America
16:31 - 18:51 - Krug and Chinese
Such a great video! Great spots as well
18:52 - 20:46 - Japanese Cocktails
Featuring: Chef Wayne Cheng
Americans gotta be the greatest experiments on the planet! 73.00 for a whole pie is wild Wild 😂
From the team at Joji NYC — Michelin-starred omakase at Grand Central Station.
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Wow. A chef with tattoos. So original 🤣
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$63 for a pizza pie, it should be good!
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Wayne and his entourage seem like insufferable trust fund kids. The vibes are off.
More User Perspectives
Miss me with walking into a NYC Asian restaurant with a B rating. As a NYC Chef for 7 years, you truly have to have a bad reputation for cleanliness to achieve a B, I can only imagine what their violations were. Rest of the places looked fantastic though
@mkf2025Luv Buddha have to go to Huso next NYC trip
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Is it really a NY pizza 🍕 without the flop? 😮
@kathleen4083Brother brother brother how you like to get down in the most respectful way possible your wife is absolutely stunningly beautiful Lord have mercy! Kudos my brother, my God
@YudinaruGreat Video, i absolutely loved it. well edited
@xSlApEdINYC or Hong Kong?
@FingerBlaster911Wow, what an amazing tour! 🤩 It's so interesting to see where the pros eat and how they balance speed and quality. I wonder how they manage all the moving parts, it must be a challenge especially with staffing! 🤔 Chef, have you ever heard of PannaLabs? Could be a great video idea for the channel to explore solutions like that! 💯
@DinishaDevKnife master needs safety glasses
@MinnimAorranoyOh damn that duck at 6:50. Yes please
@StitchAndInkShirtsGreat video!
@justwatchingokHow do they get away with plating food with their bare hands? Isn't that against health regulations...food looks amazing, but there is a ewww factor seeing their bare paws plating.
@LouAlex-x3qNeed one of those PUSH shirts 😎🤙🏽
@SOULSTAXX1999Loved this video!
@parkerfiGood luck eating at Ceres
@mattforman4972Can you imagine chekwa na kumakain ng pizza imbes na p😅laka
At che na chekwa mukhang a😅noy hahahahhahaa
His vibe is everything!
@crazyfaithawNice job! Amazing food that I can't afford 😂😂😂
@ABD-j1r2x❤❤❤
@STeirGTRwtf 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤
@morotooAll mid at best.
@Hello_its_me_mario13:21 Holy M4 Spec
@BlackWidowMediaCeres is overhyped and dry
@yusefwalker2570love your filming style
@footsteppaLove love love ❤️ please more !!!
@SusanneSchmidt-u6eUnbearable gentrificationist
@civiSappervery cool made video 🫶 ps: im hungry now
@shortviviThis is another level of YouTubing. Amazed.
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