Going To Trader Joe's In America For The First Time Ever 

Rapha, I'm feeling really bad, please give me a like to cheer me up

I’d honestly visit America just to experience their supermarkets. They seem to have every food imaginable.

I saw you with Salem at the vet a couple of weeks ago in Portugal. You guys were right next to me, but I wasn't feeling well because my cat was really sick, and I didn't want to bother you guys as well. I'm glad Salem is okay, and I was slightly excited to have seen you as well.

As someone who works at Trader Joe’s, and also watched you for years (you are such a gem of a human🥰)…I agree that every country and city and town and village would be better in all measurable ways if they had a Trader Joe’s. The actual depth of consideration to humanizing and respecting both the employees and guests in our store s is beyond what our modern consumer society norms would allow. Bottom lie- Yes please. Love TJ’s Love you. ✌🏻💖🌈

PLEASE do another Trader Joe's vid when they get all their Christmas inventory!!!!!

Fresh or not, bagels are best toasted. Trader Joe's has a huge cult following! I'm obsessed with T.J.s! I love how there are always new things to try and that they have seasonal items. It keeps things interesting and exciting!

We definitely toast our bagels, even if they're not stale. There are other things you have to try! Please do more of these! The Asian frozen food is amazing (shrimp tempura, orange chicken, beef and broccoli, etc.), I love the goat cheese and caramelized onion tartlets and the ham/mushroom flatbread pizzas. The almond croissants (actually let them rise). The cheese section. The bakery. So many things!

You need to go to Aldi next. It's the brother of the boss of Trader Joe's supermarket and it's not the same as in Europe. Their specialty selection items are really good and change all the time with the season. Also it's probably the best place to buy cheese and cold cuts if you miss them from Europe. The prices for those can't be beaten!

😮$130.00 4 bags full of groceries? That is so much cheaper than shopping here in any villages in Alaska. That would probably cost over $5-600 dollars in the stores here.

My partner never really cares about what I watch here in RU-vid nor does he reacts to them. But I've noticed that whenever I'm watching your videos, he laughs at your jokes. 😂 You really are something, Rapha. ✨

Raphael, don't be afraid of the long list of ingredients.....the USDA makes by law every company to list any and or all ingredients that the product contains and or could "possibly contain" (like cross over peanut/nut that could be processed in the same plant) to make sure consumers know everything that could be in it. We also list things individually that other countries could list together. Yes they are scary to look at, but if you take a moment to deep dive into each ingredient, they are basic and ok to eat.

About the number of items in the ingredient list, the US requires every item listed, so for example if they use vanilla extract - every ingredient in the extract must be listed, same with spice blends. I worked in an ice cream plant and we had to list alcohol in the vanilla ice cream because of the vanilla extract.

Every time I get your notifications, I smile so big :) thank you for bringing me so much joy

Rapha, you are just so sweet & endearing, in your own cheeky way. Your lovely personality & quick wit humor make it a pleasure watching your videos. Thank you for simply being yourself, you are adorable! ❤

Most people don’t toast their bagel 🥯?!?! Unless you buy it fresh from a local bakery, I think most people DO toast bagels at home. Apple cider donuts DON’T have vinegar in them 😆. Apple cider is a juice!! They are an annual fall tradition 🍁

I'm obsessed with trader joes! It's so cheap and like you said, restaurant quality taste! You gotta try their Korean short ribs, the tangerine orange juice! I LOVE their chicken soup dumplings, but I usually dip it in their Gyoza sauce with chili oil. Amazing! Ugh I can go on and on.

Please Americans recommend him more stores! I love watching these videos especially from Raphael. I learned a lot about the US from his videos. Thank you to everyone recommending these unique and viral food places for him to try for our entertainment 👍🏻👍🏻

So happy you did a trader joes video finally!!! I use to work there and i still love trader joes. A lot of those pumpkin/mapple items are seasonal though. They will change some of their products based on the season but some items are staples. Please do another one for christmas.

Their frozen (and non frozen) Tika Masala is amazing, and you HAVE to try the garlic naan bread 🤤 . Also their Scandinavian Swimmers (a sour candy) are the best sours I've ever had

I just came across your channel and I am so glad I did. Your reaction and commentary is so funny, and your editing is well done. I am so disappointed that I didn’t learn about the Trader Joes’s sooner, especially here in L.A. The value is unmatched! Some of my favorite things there include the fresh ravioli. There are several seasonal specialties to choose from and some are there year round, like the delicious cacio e pepe. Their salad kits are also very delicious. The BBQ and Black Pepper Toscano is my favorite so far. I also like some of their burritos. They have all kinds, including a Thanksgiving one. I love to get their frozen mango chunks for my smoothies. I was paying $8 at Ralph’s for a similar sized bag at Trader’s Joes for $2.99. I could go on and on because there are too many delicious things to name. You should pick up their Fearless Flier newspapers; it gives lots of suggestions of items to try. 💖

Love you Rapha! I watch and rewatch your videos. You lift my spirits. Never change! The frozen lava cakes are delicious and the sweet potato fries!

I’m Portuguese Canadian, and would LOVE to see you review the Portuguese items at Trader Joes. They have a few (I’ve have only had the peri peri sauce, which is more African style), including a ‘salt cod tartlette’ that’s shaped like a nata. 🤯

Fun video!!! Great TJ food haul! Next time Raphael (if you like hot) drizzle chili oil on the soup dumplings it takes them to another level!

Hi! I am from Spain living in the USA. Going to go this week to Trader’s Joe and get some of the recommended items!! Thanks for sharing!!! I put my cat in a Baby Stroller as well :)) 😺

Thank you SO much for your video. My son and I went there this weekend and tried some of your favorites. The Brown Sugar creamer is awesome. We also tried the Cinnamon Bun Creamer which oddly didn't taste like Cinnamon Bun but tasted more like Pumpkin Spice. We tried the Soup Dumplings and the BIrria Pizza idea (both were amazing). With the Chicken Drumellas I would suggest cooking them in the air fryer. They were much crispier. Next time you go try the Almond Ring Danish. So yummy! I love all of their spices for my cooking as well. Very inexpensive spice aisle. My son and I watch all of your videos and I have to say we just love you!💕

Love love 😍 seeing him makes my day. Mi just wait to see the notification Raphael gomes posted a new vedio it's my favorite notification 😂❤️

Would love to see another video like this! Try the soup dumplings again with the chili onion crunch, the orange chicken from the freezer section FOR SURE, I love the sriracha and roasted garlic bbq sauce, and the everything but the elote seasoning (we love eating it on avocados). The dips are also pretty good, chili onion crunch hummus, the caramelized onion dip (we like these on the garlic naan crackers)

We love Trader Joe’s! Some of my faves that I always keep on hand for nights when I don’t feel like cooking: Gorgonzola Gnocchi (frozen) Korean fried rice (frozen) Pork soup dumplings (frozen) Kimbap (frozen) Tangerine juice (better than OJ) I also heard the gingerbread ice cream is the bomb! :)

Omg 😅 I've never been to trader Joe's, so I guess I'm the few of us that live under a rock 😅 Now I really want to go and shop there. Great video, of course, as always!! 😊

Happy to see you and happy to see dear Salem!🐾

Yay for finally doing Trader Joe’s! Hi Salem 👋🏼 I live in Hawaii but heading to Nevada soon to get my TJ fix, can’t wait to try some of the goodies!

I had been thinking I would like to see Rapha, and seeing Salem is bonus! Thx!

*Hi Rapha! So glad u posted today. I missed you. Great Vid!* 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

You are so precious, I love watching your videos when I have spare time! Your humor and honesty are great!

As a fellow Portuguese living in America, when I discovered Trader joes It became my favorite shop haha.The pumpkin joe joe cookies are amazing, I wish they were an all year round item. I recommend trying their Butternut lasagna , Japanese fried rice, Chinese fried rice, Asparagus risotto, Pumpkin Ravioli, Cauliflower and Cheese Ravioli and their Hashbrowns.

Always love seeing your videos. And bonus seeing Salem!!!!!

Was having a shitty day. Thankyou so much for uploading, just hit play and i know i am gonna feel better ♥️

“That’s funny but kinda sad” most relatable thing he has said

Love your videos and thank you for the hard work

The US equivalent of Cornetto is Drumstick.

I’ve been watching you for years and honestly I love the fact that you make content most ppl just do reactions these days.. just came to say I appreciate your content

I'm Canadian but I lived in Seattle for 5 years and fell in love with Trader Joes. Anytime I'm back in the states I try to go to one. Watching these videos is so nostalgic!

First time watching you and really enjoyed your video. You seem like a truly genuine human being. I look forward to another Trader Joe’s video.

Yes, please do the compairing ingredients from different countries video! Also more Trader Joes videos. Highly recommend the Butter Chicken and Brazilian Cheese Bread both from the frozen section.

That pumpkin bagel with cream cheese looks insane! I would have added the cinnamon bun spread to it. Sounds absolutely delicious!!

Clearly, I've been living under a rock, I'm born and raised in California and have never been to a Trader Joe's. Now I have to go and try some things. This video has convinced me lol Thanks Raphael 😅

I love spending time with you 👏👏 Thankyou l am an American and I have never been to Trader Joes so thanks for the experience we don't have one in South Texas Sooooo more please 🙏😊❤🎉

Ahhh hii idk if this is early but i love youuu

The sea salt & turbinado sugar dark chocolate almonds are so good and you definitely need to go back to Trader Joe's and try them! On my last trip I picked up two containers to stock up bc my closest location is an hour away so I don't get to go as often as I'd like. 😭

6:45 homie really using ANYTHING but a knife to open it

Wal mart is no longer a store where you can save money. It’s just the same if not more expensive than your regular grocery store. You don’t save with Walmart

Love your videos.❤ would love to see more of these videos

Woohoo!!! My favorite guys! And on my birthday weekend.

Don’t apologize! We use WAYYYYYY too much high fructose corn syrup and other sugars to flavor all of our foods, including savory snacks, etc. Loved this video!

I think I'd be saddened and envious to see simple and clean ingredient lists from elsewhere. But I'd still watch it, because it's Rapha. ❤

I just love your videos so much, the amount of efforts u put in is so adorable and great. ❤ P.S I love all the jewellery you wear 😭🤍

Literally said this morning how i miss your videos soooooo happy to see you post 😊😊🎉

Try the Trader Joe’s Greek Style Chicken as well, it’s in the refrigerated section as a meal with orzo, etc. Absolutely insane restaurant flavor!

If you go back to Trader Joe’s try the Elote Corn Chip Dippers and the Guacamole. I’m a fan of their prepared Greek Salad also. The fresh Roasted Cauliflower Ravioli are delicious. They also have their own version of Takis that are great! If you want a better pizza, try the Roasted Vegetable Pizza. I love your content!!

Love your content! Next time you go to Trader Joe’s please try the garlic sauce in the refrigerated section with some pita chips. It’s my favorite item and it’s soooo good! Also great is the Unexpected Cheddar in the cheese section. If you are in Los Angeles please try going to the Korean chain HMart and the Chinese market 99 Ranch. There is a brand new 99 Ranch which seems designed for a higher end customer in the Shops at Santa Anita. That mall is great to explore too, full of great Asian restaurants like Din Tai Fung (soup dumplings), Hai Di Lao (hot pot), Uncle Tetsu (Japanese cheesecake) etc. we also have great Japanese markets like Mitsuwa and Tokyo Central (avoid the one in Little Tokyo, it’s too small).

You should try the vegetable bird nests from the frozen section. They're really good if you burn them a little in the air fryer. My other faves are their dried mandarin oranges, lemon and raspberry yogurt cups, Scandinavian Swimmers gummies, blueberry lemonade sparkling water, and toasted coconut and dark chocolate granola bark.

The potstickers and Shu mai is awesome. The jalapeno artichoke dip is awesome. I don't know how much you cook but they have spices that you can't buy at other stores. Black garlic, elote seasoning. mushroom unamai , cheese blend, are all great. I will think of more.

Ok, so wow. I literally just found you through this video…. You’re amazing! Full stop , end of story… just amazing.

I love their ice creams and how many non dairy options they have. Their coconut whipped cream slaps 😭🙌

I love Trader Joe's so much. You gave some great ideas for things to buy next time I go. I really like their Indian food. Can you try the butter chicken Indian microwavable food?

You are such an amazing RU-vidr! So natural, so real, so funny. I love how you even make fun of yourself cuz if you can't do that, you can't make fun other others. But, this video made me sad because I moved from NYC to Sao Paulo 10 years ago and i really really really miss Trader Joe's. LOL. I wish I had 10% of the options that the USA has. Anyway...new subscriber. Keep making vids.

The drizzled granola is one of my favs!😍 lol I love the way you describe the not super sweet flavor of their products because I agree 100%!!!

I really love their almond butter chocolate cups. Those things are to die for. But my go-to is always the chicken fried rice and orange chicken.

Cute puppers! Really enjoyed this video I used to work at a TJs as the demo cook and worker honestly was one of my favorite jobs ever. Especially the demo cook shifts.

Missing your energy, thanks for the video. ❤❤❤

I am having a ROUGH week. Thank you for the video❤

I love your videos and I have not seen you for awhile. Love your reviews.

Love the content, keep up the good work 😊

Toast the bagels! Trader Joe's makes good Frito Scoops-like chips. They're organic and they just taste really good. Their organic tortilla chips are also really good. I also dig their frozen Indian food, especially the Korma Fish (believe it or not... I know fish sounds odd for a frozen Indian dish that is prepared in the microwave, but it's surprisingly good!). Even better than the fish korma, however, is their plain frozen naan bread. (Plain! Not the garlic variety.) Prepare it by sprinkling the frozen naan with water and throwing it in a really hot oven for 2-3 min; serve with with butter.

More Trader Joe's please! Enjoyed this. I like less sweet sweets as well so this was a great service for me. Thanks!

Yes, please do a video comparing labels. such a unique and cool video idea

Hi Rapha if I ever saw you and Salem somewhere I will faint. It will be the best day of my life!!!😊

Rule of thumb...if it says to put it in the oven...use an air fryer, the constant air circulation in the air fryer will make it crispy by evaperating any water/ice from a frozen item. putting a frozen item in the oven, the ice crystals will melt before the oven gets hot enough to cook, letting the food item sit in water & get soggy as sometimes the batter or crust will start to absorbe the moisture.

Yes more Tader Joes. This is super fun❤ The dumplings are oneof my favorites, and the Trader Joes chili oil goes best with them. If you like chili oil try it next time you have dumplings 🥟 😊

i love your videos so much! making me wish there was a trader joes in the uk rn xD

Love your videos. Wish you'd do them twice a week but I understand it takes time. If you go back to Trader Joe's please try the soy chips. They are amazing. Looking firwasrd to your next video 😊💋

Definitely go back to Trader Joe's in the next week or two and try all of their Christmas items! Many have already hit the shelves. The jingle jangle is not to be missed! Also for a non-seasonal item their vegan orange chicken is terrific!

I will say Trader Joe’s has great prices! We recently had a roommate move in and I went shopping with our combined lists and was surprised to find that I got our normal fruits/veggies/bulk items and meats and maybe 5-6 processed items that they asked for brought the bill up an additional $100. Usually the two of us spend about $250 a month, so I was amazed almost half of that was spent on just some quick to disappear packaged items. I think it depends on what region of the US you’re in too though!

Always look forward to seeing u upload 😊❤

Not the perfumes lmfao "uhg pls come thru i know one of you knows" i love this man 💀💀

'Like my name is biscuit but you can call me bisque' 🤣🤣

So glad you finally listened to your subscribers . Didn't realise how good it was for value,flavour and healthy

never been this early o.o ,, i love ur energy n videos

Thankyou also Raphael, you're so sweet to say thankyou to all of us too!

Hireath -- missing someone or something that you've never experienced. It's a super neat feeling and also sad. Nostalgia.

I love how he describes the food he makes. It sounds so delicious ❤❤❤

Love this video.....love all your videos!!!

Thank you for sharing Salem, that made my day. As much as I adore you he's still #1 for me. I would love to run into you guys some day. Don't visit T.J.'s very often but I will try some of the products you had. Looking forward to your next video.☺☺☺☺

Must try: chocolate chip mint ice cream*, vanilla soy cream, Japanese fried rice*, orange chicken, sesame sticks*, cinnamon graham crackers*, chocolate chip dunkers, almond biscotti, banana chips*, reduced sugar blueberry preserves*, speculoos cookie butter spread, apple cider juice*, unfiltered apple juice, after dark coffee*, cocoa truffles*, organic milk chocolate truffle bar*, tea tree shampoo and conditioner*, advent calendar for dogs. Honestly, anything that catches your attention is worth at least trying.

Agree you need to do seasonal videos at TJ's as alot of the products change seasonally (fall and Christmas item'sespecially). Such as their different Kringles in the bakery section which are a must. Something easy quick and microwaveable is their gorganzolla gnocchi.

Love these videos, Raphael! Definitely try the Orange Chicken and the Mini Mint Chocolate Star Cookies (seasonal) :)

Just put some greek yogurt on top of the birria pizza and you'll get something very close to a turkish dish called iskender. The original would be much better tho, please try turkish food. I'm sure that you will like it!

Omg! I just love Salem and seeing him! Ty ty ty

I really love your spirit! ❤

The ASMR is strong with this one. I've had those donuts before but they didn't sound so crunchy when I ate them.