Is Mukbang Worth It? Here's What I Learned
Thinking about starting a mukbang channel? Read this first. I tried it because I love food and I was curious. After a few shoots, I felt heavy, my energy dropped, and the fun faded. Cuts and angles can also make plates look bigger than they are. That changed how I see those videos.
If you still want to try it, that is okay. I am sharing my experience, not your limits. Start small, choose food you enjoy, set a clear limit, and listen to your body. Take breaks, drink water, and stop if you feel off. Keep it honest and connect with your viewers. The right pace is the one you can keep.
Why I Tried Mukbang
I love food. Mukbang looked easy and I thought views would come fast.
Creators made it look simple. Big plate, camera on, eat. That was my plan.
I also wanted practice with filming, lights, mic, and quick edits. It felt like a clean test.
I hoped it could help me find an audience.
That is why I tried it, love for food, curiosity, and a shot at growth.
You can watch one of my mukbang videos right below this section. If you want to see the rest, they are on my old channel, youtube.com/@alexdavid1996. That channel is retired now. I do not upload there anymore.
What It Did To My Body
After a few sessions I noticed the same pattern every time.
During filming I got full fast. The food felt heavy. I kept going to finish the plate and that is when it stopped being fun.
Right after, my energy dipped. I wanted to lie down. My brain felt slow for the rest of the day.
At night I got very thirsty. If I filmed late my sleep felt light and choppy.
The next morning my face looked a bit puffy. The scale jumped a little, then went back the day after. It felt like water, not real weight.
Food I usually enjoy tasted a bit flat for a while. My body just wanted simple stuff and a break.
This is my experience, not advice. Your body may react differently.
The Part No One Talks About
Here is what I learned behind the camera.
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Cuts and angles can make plates look huge. Push food to the front, stack bowls, frame it tight.
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You can pause anytime. Take a break, move food off frame, then start again. Jump cuts hide it.
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It is easy to fake a finish. Take a bite, chew, then spit into a napkin off camera. I learned I could do that. I did not like how it felt.
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Food gets cold fast. Reheating changes the taste and texture.
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Big meals cost money. Sauces, sides, and props add up.
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Cleanup takes longer than filming. Oil, containers, and strong smells stick around.
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Leftovers pile up. You need a plan or some of it will go to waste.
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Pace matters. If you push too hard, people can tell. If you go slow, some viewers click away.
I am not saying everyone cheats. Some creators really can eat that much. I am saying the final video is not real time. Edits change what you see. Keep that in mind if you plan to try it.
If You Want To Try It
Totally fine. Here is a simple way to test mukbang without wrecking your day.
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Start small. One dish or a modest combo.
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Set a limit. Time or portion, then stop.
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Keep a steady pace. Small bites, short pauses.
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Sip water or tea.
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Choose food you already enjoy.
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Film earlier so sleep is easier.
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Go lighter on salt and sauces.
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Plan leftovers so nothing goes to waste.
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Take a short walk after.
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Be honest on camera if you do not finish.
What I Do Now, My Official Channel For This Blog
Since I retired my old channel, I moved here and started this blog. I wanted a space where I can share what I actually enjoy and keep things simple. No pressure, no stunts, just real updates and useful posts.
This is the official channel for the blog, youtube.com/@ByAlexdavid. If you read a post here, the video will match the same idea. Clear, simple, and easy to follow. I post when there is something worth sharing.
The old mukbang channel stays up as an archive so people can see what I did before. My focus now is this blog and its channel.
Final Thoughts
Mukbang took more than I expected. The food was only half of it. Grocery runs, setup, lights, filming, cleanup, editing, thumbnails, comments. One video ate up hours.
The cost stacked up too. Big meals and extras are not cheap.
It did not work for me, and that is okay. It might work for you. If you try it, plan your time, set a budget, and pick a schedule you can keep.
I learned a lot about filming and about myself. I like making things I can do every week without feeling worn out. That is the path I am on now.
About the author
Alex David Du
I’m Alex. I’m 28, born in Brazil, studied computer science, and writing is how I communicate best. I cover gaming, tech, simple ways to make money online, and other things I find interesting. I also love coding and building projects that bring ideas to life.
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