America's #1 Restaurant Is INDIAN! But Is It Authentic?

[@KarlRock]

What was your favourite dish? Me... always Sev Batata Dahi Puri. *Next, see me eat counterfeit KKFC **kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJyqh4qZm8x7pKc* Queues at Chai Pani start at 10.30am on a Saturday. So arrive early! Or fly to India, Vada Pau, for example, is 2000% cheaper in India 😅 Correction: 02:04 The owner, Meherwan Irani, is from Ahmednagar.

[@roguext1]

हम कार्ल रॉक को अगला प्रधानमंत्री बनाएंगे

[@dylanhascher3772]

Been waiting for the US tour! Woooo!

[@yellowjacketf4i]

Very excited for you to cover the U.S.

[@vladimpaler9274]

I hope I can stay up for 5 more hours 😆

[@KarlRock]

@@Jess-737 thank you! No Hawaii this time. But I will go. My parents went and their photos were unbelievable, beautiful place.

[@chirayu_agrawal]

The best part about the video was Karl educating his companions, in the most authentically correct way possible, about the intricacies of the Indian food they were having.

[@KarlRock]

Thanks bro. I want them to learn and enjoy

[@Mm-tp5fj]

@@KarlRock sir send your mobile number

[@pizzaparkerhotdogmaguire3225]

@@KarlRock You are a full Indian now Karl. You're more Indian than many Indians who are wanna be Americans

[@PrashanthPuranik]

Agree. All details were spot on! Very authentic.

[@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied]

He wasn’t educating them, they were asking questions, and he was answering. Many Americans are very open, and curious. Unlike their current government. They despise their current government.

[@gnagara]

A Kiwi explaining Indian food to Americans, this is as awesome as it can get. Thanks @karl

[@JoGo888]

Omg, is he a New Zealander? 😅 I thought he was an American all along.

[@oliverqueen5883]

Is he really a Kiwi anymore or just Indian 😂

[@paidipallykranthi1745]

I never seen anyone embracing our culture like Karl, he is promoting Indian tourism and almost 3 times he repeated in this video "Please visit India" :) Agree ..India changes your perspective on life .Thank you and congratulations Karl on great videos..Greetings from Munich,Germany.

[@KarlRock]

Thank you!

[@travelingfit2032]

I am heading to India in a week for three weeks, and I've really enjoyed @Karl's videos to help me prepare. I've been to India once over a decade ago, but this time I am heading out of the city and up to the north with some friends. Looking forward to a more native experience with the food and people of this great country.

[@sirratantata691]

Brain drain at its peak It's so ironical, people come from foreign countries embrace our culture and diversity And people from our country go to canda Germany and, speaking shit about india Blah blah, india is very populated dirt and all

[@sirratantata691]

@@travelingfit2032 don't forget to make vlogs and post in here

[@eritrea5134]

Greatings from chemnitz, germany

[@shashankmishra9665]

480 rupees for a vada pav literally gave me a heart attack 😂

[@subammalakar7791]

I won't even spend 48 rupees for it 10rs is enough for Vada pav

[@shashankmishra9665]

@@subammalakar7791 I spend 25 for a quality product at Joshi's though.. 10 rupaye mein toh har tapri pe milta hai bro

[@theindianbeast1129]

Jab vo apni lakho ki Mercedes croro me bechte h India me to Americans ko bhi esa hi heart attack aata hoga

[@krishangmathur6899]

@@theindianbeast1129 same

[@aazeenhussainali786]

@@theindianbeast1129 i was about to comment this in logo ko economics ke baare mei kuch nahi pata waha ke liye 480 rupees bahut sasta hai

[@saminhq]

We as an Indian feel so proud of you Karl...Keep going strong. Good luck and thanks much for using "Jai Hind"

[@fonzoNme]

Karl saying, " Its incredible to see all these westerners enjoying Indian food" made me smile. You have totally become one of us Karl hehe.

[@cbazxy2697]

Why wouldn't they? Good food is good food if prepared similarly

[@shubh4319]

@@cbazxy2697 he is our India's jamai .

[@aalampara7853]

@@cbazxy2697 also hygienically ! 😅

[@hobbithallows]

Yeah He has become Indian from soul 😂

[@Baronnax]

He's originally from NZ, so he's technically more of an easterner than we are here in India.

[@FkPAK-t6r]

A guy from NZ reviewing Indian food in USA is extraordinary. Thnx Karl

[@cbazxy2697]

@Ex muslim(Now a revert hindu) you say that as if indians preferring other cultures is a bad thing

[@ashaydwivedi420]

@@cbazxy2697 the only thing he means to say is that --> it's amazing how indian karl has become, it almost feels ... (idk the word) to call him a kiwi

[@cbazxy2697]

@@ashaydwivedi420 if its only abt karl then its fine, but people are hypocrite they love when foreigners prefer indian culture but mock and criticize those indians who prefer foreign culture

[@ashaydwivedi420]

​@@cbazxy2697 yess you are right, it's so weird 😭ek christian temple jaaye to sab khush hote hai but ek hindu church me jaaye to saari aunties ke gossip shuru ho jaate

[@SwisstedChef2018]

He sounds German to me

[@theo-avl]

Asheville has a new Indian street food restaurant downtown - Dilbar. It's next to a new Indian restaurant - Mehfil. Asheville has gained three new Indian restaurants and an Indian grocery in the last 1.5 years. So nice to have all these choices.

[@Ibrahimsvlog30]

I have worked as a intern at Omni grove park inn for a year and i absolutely loved Asheville,, really miss the beautiful place also have been to chai Pani once and really loved the food

[@karanaher5030]

So... Reverse colonialism?

[@neerajnarayan1384]

Yes but chai pani is arguably world class I would say only London’s Dishoom compares to the food here

[@yogeshronte]

@@karanaher5030 hagna jaruri hai kya?🗿

[@karanaher5030]

@@yogeshronte agar log hugthe nahi toh thu paida thodi hotha.

[@AdlBnymn]

We Should protect this man at all costs.

[@class12student65]

From who

[@Mearjun97]

@@class12student65 😹 just a figure of speach

[@allrounderentertainment7411]

@@class12student65 from PewDiePie.

[@eurekacomment5719]

@@class12student65 He's already been banned once by the government and wasn't allowed to enter India.

[@sheisnotmyname]

​@@eurekacomment5719why??i need some more context

[@TonyDelMonte]

Karl's last comment about how India can change you is so true. I've been lucky enough to have travelled to many parts of the world, and can honestly say that India had the biggest impact on me, in a very positive way. For example, when I first had a masala chai, I couldn't believe how tasty it was, and the complexity in flavours. All the tea I've been drinking all my life in the west has been water with a hint of tea. I can't wait to go again this year!

[@adithiarjun6764]

Visit ancient temples of South india And visit places like hampi and mahabalipuram And kerala is awesome Don't miss the northeast Northeast is beautiful Its very underrated Then Rajasthan is beautiful Visit himachal,ladakh and goa

[@18svd]

i really appreciate Karl for the Genuine Enthusiasm he brings to anything Indian.

[@sirratantata691]

@@Pudji.Toucan sjsjbdjcisbe foca

[@anupdeodhar83]

"India" brings views.

[@Pudji.Toucan]

@@sirratantata691 you're sonar disponable you're so sonar disponable

[@anujtiwari9234]

@@Pudji.Toucan give okaka give okaka

[@esparian4775]

@@anupdeodhar83 He litteraly lives in India, and married an Indian. What do you expect him to post about? Rocket science?

[@TG-Maverick22]

You went from India to USA to bring us this video, the things you do to bring us these videos is outstanding. Truly appreciate it. And the content you make is very entertaining to watch. 5/5!

[@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied]

Oh for God’s sake, he isn’t a charity worker. He is an entrepreneur. He makes plenty off of these videos, because they are good, he works hard, and found an audience. Now, if he dares to utter the “wrong” word, he can now count on censorship, by this idiotic platform, and demonetization, due to corporate collusion with the corrupt U.S. government. Awesome. Good times.

[@HairyMalik]

The prices for these Indian dishes in America are 10x the Indian prices, but am glad they carried the flavours over correctly. Thanks for taking us on a tour of an Indian restaurant in Murica! Production quality is awesome too, loved it all. 🙏

[@watchdealer11]

I think some items are 15 times but also... Typical income in a big American city like that is $75,000-$100,000. It's not uncommon for people to make $250,000+ but there are also many struggling on under $25,000.

[@HairyMalik]

@@watchdealer11 well said

[@zakariaaamari3281]

@@HairyMalik another reason for it being more expensive is that while these ingredients and cooking utensils are found commonly in India for low prices, in the USA you probably would have to import everything at an increased price, which naturally means higher prices

[@samsam451]

Its 10x Indian prices because its 10x more hygienically made in America

[@watchdealer11]

@@samsam451 in india, you don't have to buy off the street. You can buy from restaurants where it is much more hygienic

[@siddharthbhatia8815]

0:01 The best part of this video is the absolutely wholesome and genuine smile this gentleman had at seeing Karl say "Namaste Dosto"

[@hemantsudarshan2477]

Karl should be the Brand ambassador of North Indian tourism. Massive respect to you man ❣️ Every Indian should subscribe to your channel.

[@dixitgandhi8899]

I love your honest review, from an Indian born and raised in Canada, who loves his Indian food. We have a chai pani restaurant here too just outside of Toronto. Keep up the great work!!

[@KarlRock]

Thanks mate.

[@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied]

I’m so sorry about Trudeau. It’s tragic.

[@kennethwilliams7697]

Karl, you're absolutely right about India changing your life. I made my 1st trip there in 1999, and I 've been there a total of 5 times, most recently June of 2019. The food there is like no other place in the world, the people are amazing and the landscape is incredible!

[@adi4999.]

Where have u been to??

[@tenzing2090]

Karl you are a true Indian. We are proud to have you among us.

[@evora425]

among us😆

[@hriddhimandutta6597]

amogus sus

[@roboticol6280]

amogussy reference

[@Banzybanz]

amogus

[@devaroraa]

S U S

[@TausifAhmad03]

Words "Chai Pani" is also used for "Bribe". To pamper someone, like your guest or a govt official 😆

[@mantrachhaya6835]

Ikr

[@Krish-w7w]

Yeah, and the police trying to scare the criminals into beating them is called "Kharcha paani" 😄

[@vaibhavshinde7018]

It felt so good when you said we share like this in India…bro u rock

[@aayushrivastava]

I loved that you mentioned the double meaning of 'chai pani'.

[@yogeshronte]

Chal chai Pani nikaal Varna....

[@rebeccab.2270]

Another great video as always! much appreciated. I wish there were more Indian restaurants here in the states. 20 years ago I cleaned houses for Indian families in the US and they would always share their delicious food. We all treated each other like family.❤️

[@SandeepAtHeaven]

Chai Pani means government officers asking for bribe.

[@peteck007]

It also means treat, like a friend giving you a treat or you giving your friend treat.

[@SandeepAtHeaven]

@@peteck007 i have never heard any friend u using this words. Instead they always used Kharcha Karo, Party etc

[@hemant5374]

its kharcha pani in haryana🤣🤣

[@SandeepAtHeaven]

@@hemant5374 Yes I was gonna say that but missed

[@deepakarya7051]

@@SandeepAtHeaven it also means ganging up in college to beat some other group 🤣🤣🤣

[@M3sngR]

One of the greatest of ambassadors for India was born in New Zealand then made India his home. Cheers to you man!

[@indranidasgupta8982]

DC has a few places like this, but the state that has the MOST Indian street food is New Jersey, specifically, in the Route 1 corridor between Princeton and Cherry Hill.

[@notyourmama666]

I studied in India for 6 years and I absolutely agree with you, India does change you. To be in a foreign land as a teenager, the amazing experience in those 6 years does make me different. The food , the people , absolutely amazing. Yes there were some ups and downs back then but yeah that's how life is and should be lived. Shoutout to all my friends in India. Surely will come back to reminisce all the good memories.

[@sureshv8829]

Welcome back Sufian...living legendary means experience the lively life..India offers u d best

[@notyourmama666]

@@sureshv8829 Amazing India for a reason ❤️👍👍🇮🇳

[@RAJENDRAPRASAD-ne6nu]

@@notyourmama666 Dude! I am curious to know your ethnicity, where are you from? And you said it right. INDIA is different and it will giveyou the experience that you won't get anywhere else. ❤️

[@notyourmama666]

@@RAJENDRAPRASAD-ne6nu I'm from Malaysia. I took my MBBS in Karnataka.

[@RAJENDRAPRASAD-ne6nu]

@@notyourmama666 Thats cool. Best wishes for your future. 👍

[@PoorRunnerX]

Karl you’ve spread endless awareness of how much positivity can be found in these cultures I appreciate you showing us the good side of things cause the news never does these places justice, much love brother

[@davelawson2564]

Yeah if you watch CNN, MSNBC their reporters go to nearest slum and drain pools in india that they report on ! 😆😆😆

[@christiangonzales7429]

I already could tell this video was going to be a great one before I even started watching! Love what you do, Karl!!

[@alexisloves182]

Glad I found you channel! I’m an American expat living in India and soon I’ll be living in New Zealand

[@populuseuphratica8791]

Great video. I love how respectful he is towards Indian culture. Also the double meaning of Chai Pani is that as snack or BRIBE.

[@webhishek]

We had dinner at this place in May of this year. It was decent and the ambience is really fun and unique. TBH I have had better Indian food at many other Indian Restaurants in the USA. My favourite is still Saravana Bhavan in NY. Looking forward to this video.

[@KarlRock]

We think alike 😉

[@hufjournallife7218]

Malaysian has saravana bhacan

[@Miata.Is.Always.The.Answer]

im indian and even my fav place to eat south indian is at sravana bhavana! it has branches all over the world

[@muhilan8540]

Saravana Bhavan here in Texas is not great

[@davelawson2564]

And he bluffs to his dumb american friends that bel puri is eaten with cardboard in india !

[@FunkyChild718]

I'm Asian American from NYC but work all over the deep South. Don't underestimate Southerners - they love all types of ethnic foods and you can get any type of Asian cuisine there and a lot of it is amazing. You may think of Southerners as being old fashioned and super American, but they are actually super cosmopolitan and open minded, especially for East Asian, Southeast Asian or South Asian foods. You can even get good Caribbean and African food there too.

[@someonejustsomeone1469]

A lot of people descended from Chinese, Filipino and Vietnamese refugees and early migrants who brought their cuisine to the deep South created popular ethnic foods long ago.

[@arvindhmani06]

In my experience, the difference between the people of the North and the South is not easily discernible when you're in fairly large or even medium-sized urban areas.

[@realeyesrealisereallies97]

@@arvindhmani0650% of the world live in cities. Multiculturalism is rife everywhere so the main difference, besides country, between people is whether they live in a city or not

[@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied]

What’s wrong with being super-American? It’s pretty much everything you described in the first part of your comment. You speak as if it’s a slur.

[@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied]

@@arvindhmani06 oh but it is. The southerners still have manners. But they are being quickly shamed out of those too. Sadly. -northerner

[@AngelaCarson]

It's like you're giving a masterclass at the restaurant! Love everyone's comments around you :-)

[@Smita_s_Tastebuds]

Love your knowledge of Indian food and it's spices It's great that you are introducing a lot of delicious Indian Street foods so that people are aware that Indian food goes way beyond " Butter chicken and Chicken Tikka masala" Your affection for India is reflected in the way you talk about our country...Loved how you signed off with "Jai Hind"

[@shahzadirani]

My wife and I used to go Chai Pani in Atlanta (Decatur, GA) and we loved the sloppy Jai, Pani Puri, and Bhel Puri !

[@NtotheBee]

What?! I’m in the uk- every time we give our British guests pani puri - they’re absolutely BLOWN away! ❤

[@davelawson2564]

And he bluffs to his dumb american friends that bel puri is eaten with cardboard in india ! And they are stunned and disgusted at Indians

[@annekefaridabellydance6020]

So many Americans have been exposed to authentic Indian culture through friends. There's a large population of Indian people in California and the west coast. Love his passion. We love our international communities and sharing food/culture. 💜

[@johnhoward5954]

Am a big fan of Indian food, though sometimes it is a bit spicy. Love naan, butter chicken and chicken biriyani.

[@capricorndragon6268]

I'm glad you had a small taste of India while you were visiting the US. I heard CJ and Jim commenting about the food and am happy they were able to experience this with you. LLAP 🖖

[@coldwhitespring5004]

I heard them too lol

[@KarlRock]

Thanks! I really didn't eat much Indian food in the U.S. Indian food overseas doesn't really compare. I was trying to eat all American food I could ☺️. I wish I had have filmed some American food vlogs, because I was blown away. Even by simple things like Dairy Queen and Chik-fil-a biscuits. Five Guys and BBQ culture are the ultimate for me. There's one video coming, Burger King US vs. India... very unexpected result in that video.

[@inaliFTW]

YO Karl, I live in Asheville! Funnily enough I didn't know Chai Pani was famous. We have so many amazing different restaurants. personally my favorite Indian is Mela in town. Although I haven't tried some of these more authentic dishes you did in the video. One thing I think USA shows us is, authentic isn't really the best tasting overall from my experience. But, the mixture of everything to achieve something new and different. But, I will see when I try the dishes you did, I have never even heard of them and I visited these restaraunts a decent amount. Cheers from Asheville o7

[@KushagraJuneja]

I would rather say, the taste differs from palate to palate and culture to culture. When KFC first launched in India (around 1997 if I'm not wrong), they used to sell their Original Recipe chicken which was "hyped" but didn't land very well amongst the India crowd as a lot of them considered it to be "bland" (maybe not blanket-ly, but just per out palate) leading to KFC launching a "Hot and Crispy" version which was spicy and more tuned to our tastes. Point being, the Original Recipe isn't the best tasting for someone of a different palate, but people of a similar palate (like the British or Aussies perhaps?) will like it as is. I'm pretty sure Mexicans or Viets (who tend to have a lot of spicy food with fresh herbs) will relish these Indian dishes a lot in its authentic self. Namaste from India🙏🏽

[@_jugghead]

Wow... Absolutely wow... The way you explained everything was so polite and accurate.... Being Indian and a big fan of Indian Street food, i absolutely fell in love with the way you have so much admiration and respect for the food here.... I don't know if I would ever be able to visit this place in the USA but your description was really a virtual experience... To be honest maybe i too wouldn't have been able to describe the dishes so well in words, just cuz they are so unique.... Thank you for this content... Jai Hind ❤️

[@Flutterwhat]

I really got a kick out of the americans asking all kidns of questions! It's facinating seeing your opinions on the dishes! Also got a taste of your street tours at the start, surreal seeing you do that here in a way! Wonderful video. :)

[@mrs.Smokie_mc_doob]

I can’t believe Karl came all the way to lil ol Asheville, NC for Indian food!!! I have wanted to eat there for years, but have never made it. I def want to drive over there try it ASAP ❤

[@KarlRock]

Enjoy!

[@CJ_SCAMS]

E-mail me and we can meet up there sometime!

[@jeffdunehew]

Dude Pani Puri is FANTASTIC... I can't believe there are people that don't like it.

[@KarlRock]

They always end up liking it ☺️

[@sibasishdutta9009]

Maybe it doesn't look the best that's why

[@shammaalmarri2833]

Pani puri is hit in dubai

[@YashSharma-zp8yu]

@@shammaalmarri2833 Are you arab from Dubai?

[@RAJENDRAPRASAD-ne6nu]

Dude! For me it's the best snack ever made on this planet 😍😍😋😋😋😋 I love Panipuri so much. Not with the fancy and exaggerated flavours but thw classic tangy mint - cumin one ❤️

[@gedamaishwarya3733]

Ohh @KarlRock....I'm just amazed day by day by your deep knowledge of our culture and even about the food culture...You really love India that's what I can say....Your love for India just melts our hearts.....❤️

[@renimathews4213]

Love the way you embrace our food and our culture….😊 Love the way you explain every street food that you eat😊

[@akshuization]

You are more proud of India and Indian food than most of us Indians.. It's so wholesome to watch when Ur face lights up and eyes sparkle when U talk about India with Ur friends ❤️

[@TheStoneWhisperer]

It was nice to see you land here in the US, even if it was all the way in the Carolinas...hehehe. My 4 visits to India did change me. I look at India as my second home. It's incredibly rich history, culture, music, food, clothing! My God, everything about India is so intoxicating! Of course without a doubt, Punjab is the part of India that has stolen my heart! Amritsar is simply the jewel of punjab and I must visit every time I travel to India. God keep you safe Karl....:)

[@rahilmalhotra001]

This was such a wholesome video bro!!! Also the prices of the dishes, Oh my god!!

[@jonun8950]

The masalas they're using are probably pre-ground packaged ones. Freshly ground spices always taste way better.

[@lovelorn88nick]

I love this dudes channel. Pretty informative about stuff that I never even thought about. Great spirit too!

[@dreamchaser4765]

I just lovvvve the way Karl talks with high voltage emotion about India. He almost chokes with pride!! That makes him sooo loved.

[@savitabhardwar4906]

Hi Karl, Good to see varieties of videos. You look more Indian than any Indian living there in Nashville :D. The way you have described the taste is spectacular. Coming to the meaning of Chai Paani, it means a little bit of bribe but in a good way.

[@stephaniehumphries]

Omg Karl you made me so hungry watching all of that food lol. Thank you so much for sharing this and I’m so sorry I missed this live ❤️😘

[@nirajgaming9374]

Honest review I really like your videos tho lots of love from pune keep growing and keep entertaining us

[@Luka_The_Boxweiler]

Karl, I love it when you say in India we. The word we and how you use it man. Love it bro. Much love and respect to you.

[@harshkum]

I am in tears after listening to what he said at the end about India. so wholesome ❤️

[@KabobHope]

When one cannot travel one eats and lets the food do the transport. Looks like you had a good meal and made some friends, Karl, all the whole keeping it entertaining. Namaste.

[@Salty_Gacha_Gamer]

This guy is more Indian than you'll find most people to be in India. I'm amazed at how he's integrated so well into our "culture" that he even knows what "chai pani" means. I've got a couple of friends from abroad but almost all are either entirely or partially ignorant of our customs and culture and don't even take the effort to either learn or copy it. But Karl has just surpassed all my non existent expectations of everyone who comes to India. He's no foreigner(as we like to call you guys from abroad, tho I've always hated the word since it alienates us from you implying that either of us are an entirely different species) but a true countryman

[@debaleenaghosh7752]

Karl I am really happy to see you have evolved as an authentic Indian food expert!! All the descriptions are spot on.

[@yashdangi1910]

Chai panni means in India to share our thoughts , to convenience other , to spend some time with people .

[@દિપ-ઞ2થ]

Karl Rock is a national treasure for India. I hope he is recognized for his work.

[@vedicchant9981]

Why? Anyone foreigner,Indians go crazy...

[@dmingod999]

Karl has become a nuanced expert on Indian food and culture, quite delightful to watch.

[@JL-rt7vb]

Chai paani means bribe in many places in India. Good honest video by a super honest guy. Thanks Karl!

[@chuckoffcampus9738]

Why use that term rather than baksheesh?

[@zerocarbon6787]

No it doesnt. Its only in bollywood movies. Bribe is baksheesh

[@LizaLizzaaaa]

​@@chuckoffcampus9738 wtf is baksheesh

[@harmanmeetsingh9776]

I love the way how you explained clearly the Indian food.

[@anupamchakrawarti1803]

That's the Indian in Karl talking, proud of you brother! And whoever is watching outside of India and has never been here, come, we welcome you. 🤗

[@chadhaugen-leathertech4848]

Very cool! In bellevue and redmond WA we have SO many southern restaurants. After visiting India in 2019 we can taste the difference. In Bangalore we had chicken 65 that blew our minds. And tandoori fish in Goa that was epic.

[@yourjayden]

I just found u today and I already love ur content. But I just can't wrap my mind around how u look IDENTICAL to PewDiePie. Also love your accent! And how respectful you are to each individual culture and their cultural foods, items, etc.

[@JPatelLive]

the last bit where u explained Chai Pain touched my Heart dost Karl bhai Anna xx ..annd, 'Jai Hind!" - ur a smasher, mate!i🙏

[@dawesomeanmol]

I am watching first ever video of Karl...n i m from India...his love for India n Indian food is so evident...n i am just bowled over by that ...amazing to see him changing people perspective about India .lots of love 💕💕💕 buddy

[@yaouudontknowmeh]

When Indians ask for "Chai Pani", it basically means some form of refreshments that might serve the purpose of fulfilling your apetite.. And sometimes, it shows respect towards guests.. Or perhaps a token of welcomeness

[@offred6013]

Or sometimes bribe.

[@offred6013]

@@SanjKing i m from mars aint i

[@offred6013]

@@SanjKing so u r talking to alien. Lol u must be feeling over the moon.

[@syedzaki007]

@@SanjKing its true tho😂 chai pani also has meaning of bribe looks like you never had any contact with government officials lol

[@animesh2411]

It also means "bribe" or some kind of gratitude shown in the form of money.

[@benjismith593]

Great video Karl, and always honest. Yes things have to be geared towards an American audience. The fact that there is a line means their food is good. Nice, clean, and a great atmosphere as well. Really hope you had American BBQ though. Even though Carolina bbq isn't the best. Come to KC 😁

[@merlynmenezes_0106]

Thank you Karl for having a craving for Indian food and spreading across foreign countries... Love the ending...🇮🇳♥️👍

[@Vicki_Benji]

I've been to North Carolina. I'm so happy to see you here!

[@aniketkudale9545]

The way he explained it , Right On The Money !

[@PKVKishan]

The thing about Karl is his authenticity and honesty. He is a very kind human being, and that reflects in his mannerisms, opinions, and overall behaviour. Kudos to you, mate.

[@manimalabiswas6439]

Hey Karl.. Awesome video..i really liked the way you give a vivid description of everything..my favorite is bhel puri with boiled potatoes and Masala chai(tea).. Thank you 🙏🤗💛

[@kd3446]

I like the way you make it even more authentic by doing the Indian side to side traditional indian head wobble…awesome

[@lyadhkhorcyclechalai69]

The prices though🤣 Also I get a feeling that Americans don't appreciate Indian American fusion...they are all about authenticity...they crave authentic Indian food...like when they see - say for example a Vada pao made with cheese, - they don't respect that; even though, it exists because they liked it at one point of time...that had its own audience ...maybe the green chutney and chili sauce on the buns were too hot for the Americans to handle...but it's okay that they liked it that way...let's make a parallel- Chinese food came to India and then changed it self so much that chinese don't even recognize their food in India any more...there are only a very few Chinese places in any city in India offering authentic Chinese food these days- the kind of food that every chinese would have at their homes day after day...and it's okay...the Indian chinese food has a huge audience...fried rice for me doesn't mean left over rice...for me it's fresh somewhat dry rice, cooked in a ton of garlic ginger and oils , and then seasoned with a lot more than soy sauce- in fact I like my fried rice so seasoned ( and with so many add ons) that it doesn't even need a side dish...craving authenticity is good...but you can't ignore fusion- that's how great new dishes come about!...American food sucks- but come to India and try fusion American Indian food and you will never want to go back...so yeah...start appreciating fusion food too!

[@joydeepjoshi]

Indo-Chinese is Honestly addictive 🤤🤤

[@anthonycardenas7863]

Lmao you've never hade authentic American food then my brother, I would never say that Indian food sucks because I don't like a handful of dishes. America is bigger than most people realize, same goes for the food and food quality.

[@lyadhkhorcyclechalai69]

@@AA123TD nah you're taking the word fusion in a different sense...i am trying to say that americanised version of other country's food is okay...i hate American food...but that doesn't mean it's bad...people there like it and thus it exists...and that's awesome and I even like some of the foods as well...like steaks...and well I can't immidietly think of anything...but I am sure there will be many things I would love to eat in America...

[@williamglahn]

@@lyadhkhorcyclechalai69 yes this shows you do not know American Food and the different styles. Everything from Gumbo to True chili to the lobster roll, scrapple, Ham Loaf etc.

[@lyadhkhorcyclechalai69]

@@williamglahn most things are just meat ,cheese and bread...also America doesn't really have vegetarian food...

[@leonadam8813]

I enjoyed Pani-Puri from the first try, I think it's like chips and salsa, the green sauce is very similar to tomatillo sauce.

[@davelawson2564]

brown green liquid is made from tamarind + jaggery + cilantro + spices

[@NephilaClavata]

I'm glad that Indian food is being recognized but I'm also kind of pained that you didn't go to the Bay Area in California and try some of the Indian food there! The community there is huge. If you dig back in history, there's also a Punjabi Mexican American community that developed out of Californian agriculture in the early 20th century, and the Ghadar party/movement fighting for independence from the British even published a newspaper out of San Francisco. So there's a lot of history up in California too!

[@skontheroad]

Having lived in SF and going there a lot for work, I can attest to the fact that there are many good Indian restaurants there! (And some not so good!) I am sure the ones in the bay are are very good! Probably better than in the city (the rent is crazy in SF!). And more of a consistent crowd to support them I am sure! It is hard to cater to tourists only.

[@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied]

But think of all those needles and human feces he’d have to step over, to get to the food.

[@zenifayasmin6035]

My heart actually skipped a beat at the mention of Siliguri coz I’m from there.. could you please recommend the place of this apparently awesome street food which I have missed for 22years of my life?😂❤

[@cascusic5923]

I am a long time member of the Chai Pani Family, working at their sister restaurant now. Love to see the coverage and honest opinions about it! :)

[@hemaarikithota]

Karl Am so impressed at the end of the video you said jai hind, being a foreigner saying jai hind thrilled me a lot. You are down to earth and humbled person.

[@juandenz2008]

It's a good video ! I know it can be a matter of contention when ethnic cuisines are altered to suit local tastes, but on the other hand businesses are trying to make money. Also sometimes the recipe can be authentic but the taste can be somewhat different due to the origin of ingredients and other factors. Was the taste altered to be less hot, or was the flavour profile just different in other ways ? It seems that everyone enjoyed the food overall though.

[@KarlRock]

Hey There. Just slightly wrong flavours. Most Indian food isn’t very “hot” generally, so I don’t think that’s an issue. There’s this one restaurant in my home town that makes Indian food the authentic way, and it’s become the top Indian restaurant in Auckland now. Queues every night. And reasonable pricing. I hope that keeps happening

[@nou587]

Chai-Pani : This word got different context up to its situation , its code-word for bribe when you want your work to be done quickly than normally it takes time to do, OR when someone taking a lot time to eat, so in taunt we say are you done with your chai-pani, or even its used for evening snacks

[@vaibhavkrishali4165]

Karl is Indian from heart and just love him that he appreciate Indian culture and is proud to be in India rather than people who think Indian culture is of poor and adopt western culture.

[@GoInON]

I love the way you described pani puri - (Kind of small space ship and explodes when it goes inside haha ) you made easiest possible way one can understand. Truly appreciating your work. Cheers.

[@OliverRyan99]

The way you explain is authentic..incredible…

[@nerd_8920]

Bro after seeing prices I can definitely say owner is clever about all things

[@akankshbatra9875]

i was seeing the price and the prices were blast means 10 ruppess vada pav to 6 to 12 dollars

[@Kirnotsarg]

It's hard to pick a favourite. Out of these, I love SPDP the most. Pleasantly surprised to know that someone from Ahmednagar has achieved culinary success in America! I grew up there, when it was a small town. As his name suggests, Meherwan Irani is a Persian immigrant, Zoroastrian by faith. They are very rare.

[@KayakTN]

This is very helpful. I can use it when I go back to the Indian restaurant in my neighborhood.

[@sakshiagarwal2240]

As an Indian this video makes me so happy. Watching someone not from India sharing the same passion for Indian food as we do is truly amazing. Having no filter to say that the vadapav is not great makes me want to high-five you through the screen. Thank you! A little info to anyone who is new to Indian food: Most dishes that they serve in restaurants are also the dishes that we Indians only have in restaurants or cook at home occasionally. A paneer tikka or chicken tikka is not served everyday in a regular Indian household. The food that we cook at home contains more green vegetables, roti(not naan) and rice instead and is more easy on the stomach which sadly is not served as authentic Indian food bcz they are not commercially known. If you ever happen to make an Indian friend do ask them to cook you a dish that they cook and eat at home other than the famous ones you see on a restaurant’s menu.

[@shaikhrehan73]

"chai Pani" also mean "bribery" in India when someone want to bribe official or police they use these words.

[@MaryAnnSweetAngel]

I'm born and brought up in india, mumbai and as a kid my mom use to exaggerate how unhygienic panipuri was so i always thought I'd get sick if i had it. I tried at for the first time at 15 at my school haha but i still felt anxious thinking I'd get sick lol but nothing happened

[@ritikshaw5868]

Been there... but the rebel in me took over soon.

[@davelawson2564]

Its the "pani" if not clean can make you sick. these days even street cart vendors use "mineral water" to prepare the pani . so its safe

[@yomamasohot6411]

You can only resist it so long...

[@MaryAnnSweetAngel]

@@yomamasohot6411 i have type 2 diabetes and had autoimmunity so nope. wont ever eat it again

[@yomamasohot6411]

@@MaryAnnSweetAngel lol that took a turn

[@rachanareddy9021]

Just a correction Karl there is no mango shortage - it’s a seasonal fruit . Mango lassi best had in summers when there is a abundance of fresh mangoes.

[@Vikasslytherine]

The mangoes you get in the US are very bland, taste nothing like amazing Indian mangoes.

[@rexman9002]

@@Vikasslytherine I agree, there is no flavor. There is a variety called the Alphonso variety I get frozen from an Indian supermarket. It is imported from India and it is so flavorable.

[@Vikasslytherine]

@@rexman9002 Alphonso is good but there are so many other varieties that are available in India but they don't grow here in the US, like Dussheri, Langda, etc which are super amazing! Most people know mangoes from what they get at Walmart/Target. I don't know which type of mango that is, but it's definitely not that delicious.

[@wabdih]

@@Vikasslytherine in Toronto I usually get my mangoes from random guys on the side of the road who flew in mangos from the east. They usually sell out of their truck and the flavour is really good

[@zerocarbon6787]

Alfonso is knwn as king of mangoes. Other mango variety fade in comparison. But since now all need Alfonso sometimes its artificially rippened so they are not as sweet as naturally ripen alphonsa...thats why som pep feel indian chausha, dasserri etc better... Coz they havnt tasted organic ripen alphonso

[@asutoshacharya2247]

Glad to see how well and precisely you studied about India and its people lifestyle. First tym seeing someone having so much detailed information about Indian culture and their food.

[@adityaandytiwari]

Love u Karl❣️ U r Spreading the Indian words and u hv really deaper Understanding of 🇮🇳🙏

[@Lazylongcuts]

The fine dining restaurants in India do modify the flavor profile of street food as well. I have been to Chai Paani multiple times and I do find their twist to the dishes authentic to restaurant take and interesting. The one more dish that may not be missed here is the Okra Fries.