独一无二的美食秘方是什么？The ingredient of authentic food | 罗朗 Michael Rosenblum | TEDxShenzhen 

学习和寻找authentic Chinese food 的经历就是Michael 发现自我的过程。他执着并坚信，用勇气和热情征服了很多很多中国的观众。一个想要和中国的食物，中国的文化连结的人，他用自己的行为去经历和探索，为的也是让自己满意。 他也并不想要证明给中国人看，看自己做的食物有多地道，而是传达了一种和文化，和食物，和他人，和自己的内心连结的那种执着和勇气。 非常欣赏他。

罗朗是一位追求简约、相信朴素的哲人。谢谢你对于美食的解释。

At first glance his mandarin skills stands to most people, but when you get to know his deep knowledge of Chinese cuisine, he surpasses most native Chinese people. This should not come as a surprise as he has dedicated a whole chunk of his life to knowing how to make dishes from scratch like fermenting soy bean paste to using Chinese medicinal herbs. It takes a guy like this to teach the world about real Chinese food because his appreciation and knowledge goes beyond every people. As an Asian American, I see a dire need to pass the food from our parents and grandparents to our children. Kudos to this guy

羅朗, You are an amazing man, your life full of value, you must be very proud of yourself!! I am, an old Chinese lady, so proud of you how the way you have achieved your goals and the world young people must learn from your outlook on life!! Please have your words in all languages so this world would be a better living place!👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏

罗朗，极捧，喜欢您的人生哲学和人生追求，您对厨艺精益求精的精神会鼓励更多人对人生的理解，感谢您领引中国厨艺走向更高峰，走向世界，中国厨艺改革时代来了👍👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤

有多少是因为看了锵锵天下行以后被罗朗吸粉然后跑过来的？ 他注意到旁边的阿姨的失落，然后专门去照顾生意，最后还说：”同行，互相支持“的时候太善良细腻温柔了....

了不起！这种精神值得我们每个人学习！一个人的成功没有坚持付出是不可能的！这种付出有时是生命的代价！真心赞叹！

He deserved to be crowned 'ambassador of chinese culinary', found his passion at early age and dived his nose straightly & comprehensively understanding originality of chinese food; with anthropological point of view to explain the relationship between humanity and food, I found it is speechlessly astonishing by his story and experiences.

I admire his passion and sincerity. Because he is not Chinese, he opens his heart and mind in learning.

Michael, Wish you can give your talks on some major American medium. Your experience will open a lot people,s mind. You are amazing. A true international ambassador.

又來了看了一遍，一個外國人能把中華餐飲文化理解得如此透徹，這是因為對於餐飲的熱愛，真想有一天在東京也可以做出讓大家驚艷的菜品。

正宗的含义是发自内心的passion和热爱，无关出身地域. Amazing presentation described how authenticity is , and what is your truly believe with passion and persistence from deep your heart.

罗朗望你永远保持自己的真心！

非常自律的一個人，身材可以看出來。

I like the word “Courage”. Not just in Art, but in any disciplines, like I’m a woman engineer, also a young entrepreneur, Courage and authenticity are important factors that I always need to remind myself deep inside. The way you build connections with people is exactly my track to move forward. Thank you.

Not only courage, but passion, persistence. Open heart and mind . I appreciate 🙏 your efforts. Keep going! I also appreciate your spreading out the Cultural of Chinese Food. Wishing you all the joy and happiness and spend time to visit Taiwan too. I can be your guide. I'm the food designer of Ang Lee's movie-Eat Drink Man Woman. We filmed it at Taiwan.

His mandarin is even better than me. 😂 he is great. As a foreigner to adapt in another totally different culture is way way difficult. I admire him.

Recently I learned a word in English is "grit". This man has true grit in him, and that's what separates him from the others. It is such an amazing thing to keep digging deep in the seemingly undervalued to find and gather some true value.

Great experiences and thank you for sharing your life story! I am glad you find your door.

What a wonderful speech that is! You are an amazing man, thank you for your passion for Chinese food, and the meaning of food that you've interpreted to me.

看了幾遍這個視頻，就是說如果想做真正的地道的菜品，就是需要回到人群中，不斷的總結，與不同的人接觸，獨立行走半年中國，也是需要勇氣和堅強毅力的，因為遇見的不一定每個人都是真佛，也需要火眼金睛來辨別。喜歡羅朗的做事風格。

真正的智者、你令我感動了、真想跟你學煮中餐

Great Presentation. He found life and how to live honorably. In my books he is true to himself and others and that's what really counts in life.

他好像也不是想表达正宗吧？而是对理想的执著 相对于courage 我倒觉得他找到的是the connection with ppl, that's what makes HIS food authentic 跟他本身是不是中国人关系不大 有一份对专业的坚持 对食客的真挚 和愿意在中国待这么久来整理自己与烹饪 与食物 与中餐之间的关系 大体上 已经可以让他成为一个很棒的中餐厨师了

非常有趣的故事和人生哲理

What makes food authentic ? A genuine heart does ☺️

I can really feel the passion and genuineness of his talk. Feel connected. Well done.

Saw him on 一条，a real artist 👍🏼❤️

罗朗粉签到！

food connects ppl’s heart

食物，音乐，艺术是世界语言

非常好的演讲！

Such an inspiration. Thank you Chef!

he’s amazing saw him in a Chinese variety show and he’s constantly sharing his wonderful personal experiences. super interesting !!!!!

one of the best Ted Talk listened in a whle!

Love you from my heart, 罗朗😍😍

我喜欢看一个外面的角度看自己的文化.看过一本书《万物》，是外国人的角度看中国建筑，水墨画，兵马俑，等等等.非常好看，让人用另一个角度看自己的文化. And you, mister, encouraged me to explore the American continent, I prepared for my thru-hike the Appalachian trail , but it never happened. Ian going to go, no matter what

I admire 罗朗so much , he is a very interesting person and talented in many aspects, enthusiastic about life and inspired me a lot

Very enlightening!

超级喜欢罗朗💕

amazing story!

Good job Michael! 👍

very steady person to live and pursue his dream, respect!

肃然起敬！

I saw your clip at 一条, your pursuit is excellent.

一个真正理解了地道中国菜的老美

他真正懂得中国美食👍🏻

感觉已经不是中餐口味正不正宗的问题了，已经上升到哲学的高度了

Authenticity lies within one's heart, keep up the good work...

这是美国来的佛啊

Good so touch my heart as well because I am a chefs too very agree on your speech Thanks you

Should it be understood as, it is not that others recognition that confirm your authenticity. it is you who define it. and eventually, people will know. There is no sign out there, there is no mark out there, to tell you, hey, this means authentic. So eventually it's you, it's your trying, your trials, your understanding, and your way of doing it, that marks the authenticity. at the end of the day, it is your food because you are the one who feel connected and the one who put thought and ideas and creatives and incentives in it. people don't understand and they won't for a long time. but you can still achieve what you want to achieve, you can still connect your food and your ideas though your food with people who taste it, and by days, people get to understand the authenticity in it.

I absolutely take my hat off to you, Michael. Not only you speaks fluent Putonghua as an American but a unique chef with authentic Chinese cuisine. Actually I searched for you after watching the 西瓜視頻 一条， 你真的頂瓜瓜！！👍

Absolutely a top achiever from various aspect in life.

You're amazing！

你真棒!

A smart guy, can speak Chinese fluently!

Love it. Thank u 🙏🏻

Great work. Very impressive.

Great 👍

yes your conclusion is true. i can relate as a composer

讲的真好，让人很受启发。但我对于所谓的root有一些个人的理解。中国这么大，好吃的东西那么多，不管有怎样的heart&courage，想包罗万象大概注定要失败。毕竟豆腐脑和粽子的甜咸都能打一场内战，地域环境气候物产食材水质，这都对当地的cuisine有巨大的影响。上海街边馄饨铺的老师傅可能能做出一碗最地道的馄饨，但是他大概做不出陕西正宗的肉夹馍。 我看到有评论说 中国人都只忙着挣钱，最终会被超越，被人说做中餐都不如白人。 我不太认同。只要还有人靠做中餐赚钱，哪怕天天只想着钱不想着做饭，终究不会被超越。什么是root？个人认为所谓的根就是赖以生存的根本。脑子里天天想着挣钱，只要这钱还得靠做出来的饭去挣就有根，手艺就差不到哪去。不然饭难吃没人买，钱从哪来。但是这root也没那么神圣，也不是必要的东西。只要heart和courage足够坚定完全可以代替甚至超越root。非要头铁跟搓了几十年面鱼的老奶奶比搓面鱼那肯定搓断手也比不了。但是怀着做好中餐的心去练厨艺，肯定能轻松吊打大部分中国人。

I wish to meet him in his restaurant one days

This is absolutely amazing! I'm so inspired, both as a Chinese and as a painter/artist. 顺便说一句罗朗好帅啊 哈哈 同意的举手🙋‍♀️

This is so good

next topic love, keep wording

太温柔太帅。。

Syill feeling safe in Taiwan!!!

So powerful... omg

Thanks for the sharing. It's inspiring to learn that the authenticity comes from the touches we make to others in the world.

The philosophy of Chinese is very simple: don’t believe in god, believe in yourself and the wisdom that your ancestors left you. By wanting more and not quitting when there are lots of difficulties, this chef has gotten the true Chinese spirit! We are the nation that battled the big flood and finally won. We are the nation that moved mountains. Things are done by people, not the god. We should love people, not the god. That’s the Chinese spirit!

Formosa means beautiful island and it's commonly used to refer "Taiwan".

Amazing 🤩

I shared this video clip with a few friends, both from the west and the east. They are all amazed. Thank you🌷

Sir I wish I was there with you in the village for that cured ham, I'm confident that my communication skills would be sufficient to score us a ham without the locals suspecting lol The ham must be amazing for making broth.

The secret ingredient is there is no secret ingredient. It’s just you👉🏼! - Kung Fu Panda 🐼

罗郎真的是，从美食中体会哲学

Very interesting guy. Hope I will be able to visit his restaurant someday. Once I’m able to go back to China.

Truly great American

Michael, if you really want to connect on a deep level with the Chinese culture, learning the poetry phrases uttered between Wentao and Yijun is a must. The deepest of Chinese philosophy was passed down through literature. Once you sort that part out, it becomes 一马平川。 To be fair, your expression in Chinese language is already very good. You can express some very deep thoughts and ideas very proficiently. But the Chinese language is just way deeper and bigger due to its steep culture. However, as can be seen in this video, it is not your aspiration to become a Chinese. In fact, your final conclusion is very very American. The biggest contrast between the American and Chinese culture is innovation. Chinese are deeply influenced by culture. But Americans on the other hand, are the direct opposite. They are not so emphatic on history and thus are always more adventurous and innovative. They like to develop their own unique ways. Methods that begin with me and suits me. This results in a very innovative people. You always have a way to open up new roads or new ways of thinking because of this. So that's the interesting diversity I observe between this two cultures. Because of this difference, I can foresee you will always have to battle the internal conflict, as long as you live in China.

Amen

American is the best salesman.

wow taishan

Moved by his passion

👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Admire you who would like to follow the heart and realize the dream step by step. Steady insistence

does he run a chinese resterant? how is dish there?

一番话令人茅塞顿开，丢掉标签直达实质，达到真实和朴素和初心！收藏了

怎么样才可以认识罗朗？

Authenticity is about connecting. We are living in a world of hybridity. 'Pure authentic food of a country' is just an illusion.

I want become his friend and wife, sounds bit crazy, right? I will meet him in his restaurant on day.

Honestly, openly, vulnerably

语速惊人哈哈哈哈

So did he find the ham or not?

Isn't it a Taiwanese restaurant ?

Did he ever find that ham? He never said and it's bothering me.

在想：一个外国人如何多年地在中国四处游历，考察学习了那么多地道的中餐和饮食文化，这么自信地站在中国人面前大讲自己的心得和收获，而反思中国人呢？哪位能获得长期的外国签证在国外肆意游历师夷长技呢？中国人读万卷书的人太多，但能自由行万里路的目前还是太少。我们被学去的，偷走的太多太多了！

比中国人还中国人，佩服

The camera man didn’t do good job

夭寿啦，罗朗说英文啦