Homemade bagel,smoke salmon and shmear

These are my second batch of bagel ever.
Never made bagel before,because I never had any authentic ones,and I don't know what I'm looking for in a bagel.American people told me there is nothing quite like the genuine ones from New York,and certainly not those from HK,until recently.One place opened specialized in New York style bagel,and I was told they are pretty close.I tried it,it was good,with a nice chewy texture.So when I made these,I was aiming to make it slightly chewy.
And then,I heard people said bagels should be crispy, now I am confused,crispy is easy,the right kind of chewy is difficult to achieve.
Anyone could give me some insight?

wooow! bagels 😋
luv them!

Glad to hear!! Thanks!Only my second time making them,still not sure if they are good enough...

I just show your bagels to my husband, he said to me ....why dont I make some? tell me next time

It's fun to make!Let's talk about it!