Aussies Try Tongan Food

"Don't tell me this is horse meat!"
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Clauds
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Hameda
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Ryan
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Rizcel
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'Īsoa
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[@IsoaKavakimotu]

Thank you BuzzfeedOz crew for letting me participate in this video. I had a blast, and yes Tom, you're always welcome over at our house 🤣

[@q0rpz368]

your personality. laugh and positivity is infectious! I'm insanely glad they chose you!

[@t0mscott]

Hahaha love it! Hope to take you up on that one day 😁😁

[@ynerrad9291]

Mālō ‘aupito toko Isoa. So when’s the next feed at your place? 😂 ‘ouuuuaaaaaaaaa MMT

[@itsucee9817]

You made this video good 😂 brought out my hyena laugh lol

[@Magnate1992]

Thank you for being you ♡

[@NF09.]

“It’s a soup” “you’re over complicating it” 😂😂😂😂😂

[@jamessparks5921]

😂😂😂👌

[@hibrydsart5403]

my thoughts exactly

[@Ntsbr11]

“Arent cows cute?” “Only when they’re blow dried” Claude is hilarious 🤣 I need her on every ‘aussies try’ episode

[@mistressblush4233]

I had to go back and relisten to that part to make sure I heard her right. 🤣

[@taylou9683]

Favourite Lines "Your showing your caucasian" And "I'm sorry I wish I was better" 🤣

[@jmanzo2009]

Isoa prob had the best reaction footage I've seen in these

[@IsoaKavakimotu]

I need to calm down a bit tbh 🤣

[@miss_michelle]

@@IsoaKavakimotu your awesome 😊👍

[@MostValuable333]

That Lo'i Hoosi aint for the weak 💪🏽🤣 shit will have you galloping a mile 😂

[@Luckygirl.]

Hamdah your eyeliner takes all my focus 😂 absolutely gorgeous

[@cherishcarvalho]

This has to be one of my favorite videos of buzzfeed. The food, the reaction to the tasting, the energy, everything is great

[@O2life]

Thank you 'Īsoa Kavakimotu! Your descriptions were very helpful and your reactions were the best part of this video!

[@kmackblack]

I love that ever culture says you’re invited to the cookout. In their own words of course

[@elsie4nua]

love how respectful they are. Malo

[@rosaliameloestepan]

Islanders have very similar ingredients. I’m from Dominican Republic and Taro, Cassava and Platain are THE BEST we also use a lot of coconut on our dessert and fish 🥰

[@jeuneesimon114]

Love these videos! And also really enjoyed Ìsoa's spirit and the commentary they gave. Twas a delight y'all

[@IsoaKavakimotu]

Mālō Jeunee, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@Breetuber]

'Īsoa has an energy I want to surround myself in! That laugh, very contagious!

[@tommytee5816]

Im samoan but tongan food slaps different 👌🏽👌🏽

[@Neii__]

I’m Tongan and I think the same bout Samoan food 😍🥰 Similar yet have their own respective delicious authentic flavour

[@kaile5050]

Love when y'all gift us with these unique Cultural Foods, please Explore More of this Very Intriguing Cuisine, please!

[@mistressblush4233]

Claudia and Hamada are like my best friend and me when it comes to spicy foods…..me being Claudia. LOL

[@nurnia]

Claudia and Hameda have that bitchy sisterly vibe going on that I absolutely love haha

[@jalesaisback]

I saw something on marketplace like "loi hoosi come get that horse power" and it took me a while to realise it was actually horse 😂

[@marciadesouza8162]

Mandioca or Cassava is native to Brazil and is a root vegetable. It’s definitely not like parsnip. 😄

[@redeye1016]

It doesn’t taste the same I’ll agree. But parsnip is a root vegetable?

[@khimz10]

thanks for making Rizcel regular, I love her sm!

[@kaheemkaheem]

Hameda, your hair got so long. You're absolutely beautiful. Love your reactions

[@ViCT0RiA6]

"im so sorry I wish I was better" awww shes so cute

[@ttislandgirl3260]

With all the coconut and ground provisions made me feel like food from my country.

[@CHINEE119]

Ikr. Cringed when she said cassava is like plaintain🤣🤣

[@deeteewritesthings2024]

Yes! We even have curry chicken too! But ofc the Pacific version lol.

[@xle.s]

“Aw I want this piece of chilly” “what..” 🤣😭

[@johnnyboy0912]

Hameda is the best!

[@ynerrad9291]

As a Kiwi Tongan, I love that people tried Tongan foods and flavours. ‘Otai is the best drink, I think a mango one was profiled, but another popular flavour is watermelon. Tongan food is very simple, but very delicious and it’s often prepared in big portions, so easy to share with others. Lo’i hoosi is chefs kiss. You simply can’t knock it until you try it. We’ll try almost everything I reckon ❤ Mālō ‘aupito toko ‘Isoa for guiding the team. ‘Ofa atu mei AKL

[@stal_lionriots7485]

“Aren’t cows cute?” Hahaha I love Tom

[@crystaloreilly-morales1035]

You folks need to do Hawaiian food next!

[@avilik13]

We don't really have Hawaiian food here downunder.

[@crystaloreilly-morales1035]

@@avilik13 but things can be shipped and cooked right? Soooo

[@avilik13]

@@crystaloreilly-morales1035 wouldn't be the same. Besides these buzzfeed Australia vids are highlighting the Pasifika cultures that have sizeable communities downunder. Have never come across a Hawaiian here.

[@Tangiora_Maney]

LOVE the maramataka Māori in the background 😂👏🏾

[@taliastanley]

Isoa is the cleanest man I know 🥳

[@LanaTurtle]

Toko! “ITS A SOUP!” Also watermelon OTAI IS LIFE!

[@kawixh]

"The white stuff is coconut" got me 😂😂

[@KINGDOMDAUGHTER]

Otaí drink I had before; very refreshing. Had it the original version and had it without the chunky bits, pureed and smooth like a smoothie But preferred the original version, can't go wrong. Summery flavours and feelings on the senses

[@BONES-kx8bh]

Original has chunky bits

[@arlenearaneta]

that filipino girl's earrings are pretty! where did she get them!? fun fact! in the Philippines we also have a similar fish dish with chili! it is called Ginitaang Isda! you can use fresh salmon or the fresh water fish you see in the fish market in a palengke!

[@OmnivorousReader]

...omfg... and now I want to go to Tonga soooo much! Faikokai, Otai, Loi hoosi - I am here for you, and those yams, absolutly. I am ALSO so glad there is someone else out there who has a moral code that prevents them eating octopus: They are smart, guys: Much smarter than your pet dog. In a generation or two (when the tech catches up) we will be having conversations with them, Their eye is almost identical to ours and their brain is bigger; they see the world through our eyes and think about it too. It is worse than eating dolphin.

[@olivia.n453]

Video suggestion: Rank Connoisseur ice cream flavours

[@sarahwashington1461]

You should have a dim sum episode!!

[@dfiedz]

Ooohhh, I'd love to try all of this food!

[@ItsOmarBro]

Almost every dish had coconut. Clauds: what's the white stuf? hahah

[@therandomperson-lc3xs]

as an australian-tongan i can relate to all these foods

[@yahboiricky]

They need to try Cambodian food next

[@mistagrove4349]

claudia has the cutest reactions😂

[@northeternal5227]

Noooo horses awwwww waaaah! lol They had me at every dish but the last one; I couldn't do it.

[@mayzie_ownz]

ITS A SOUP 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💀

[@Sebambi]

Uni of Otago represent 🙌

[@WillisMacrilis]

When it's horse food,every Islander knows god damn Tongans at it again 😂

[@pau9017]

Watermelon Otai is the best

[@jbwzlay]

Ugh I miss being home so I can eat Tongan food.

[@chinglatu3975]

You should Try Savy Meals for more A1 Tongan cuisine and Mai Otai

[@vxangelbaby]

Thanks for trying this

[@missruthie81]

Love me some Hameda.

[@arianataulepa4361]

more Tongan content😍🇹🇴

[@KINGDOMDAUGHTER]

Is Tongan chili spicier and or hotter than scotch bonnet peppers or the African purple rose pepper? How is the look or description of the Togo chili peppers Thanks

[@deeteewritesthings2024]

Tongan chillies are quite small so they are spicy. Not too sure if it's spicier than a scotch bonnet though.

[@MostlyMoony]

I want that Ride ‘Otai shirt!

[@ME-iq2qo]

Bless their hearts...what is a plan-tayne lol? It's plan-tayne (kind of like saying ton or tin fast). Great content as usual!

[@strawberrysoymilkshake]

It's just the accent, that's how we all say it 😂

[@deeteewritesthings2024]

Someone gift Hamada a bottle of vaipolo please! And Isoa did such a great job explaining our cuisine, mālō e ngāue mei hena Isoa!

[@slug8914]

As a samoan I can say it… Horseyyy horseeyyyy!!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@TM686K]

Toko why did you give them lo'i hoosi you know palagis love their Saddle Club 😭 Hello wooooorld this is meeeee life should beeee 💀

[@loang3991]

Not saddle club 😂

[@Tarere2K]

Bro haa a whole Māramataka Māori😍🌔🌕🌖

[@basicallyno1722]

French people traditionally also eat horse, ironically enough. Happens less these days though....but still happens.

[@tiggy2timez]

If I had to choose between Samoan & Tongan food?

[@rmlrl1971]

Manioc is like a stringy potato. Cape Verdeans also call it Manioc.

[@TFKK93]

lo’i Hoosi Lu sipi manioke ahhhhhhhhh dead my bread😋

[@iReporteriReporting]

Mmmm love ota Ika!! And otai! Miss that.

[@iniofa1]

Nan let him to take that back now

[@devdasrai]

How is eating octopus against your moral code…. But eating fish isn’t? Can someone explain that??? Because I’m super confused.

[@redeye1016]

People’s moral codes are individual to them. Nothing to explain really.

[@Tropicalstorm46311]

Thanks now I’m hungry 😋

[@cobenstorer6114]

Toko you turn up with cream in the Oka instead of coconut milk then you might as well stay in the parking lot. 😂😂😂 Cancelled ❌🚫

[@priyaanjlie]

Hey BuzzFeed oz!! First here y'all!!!! ❤️

[@meandbabygirl]

Watching this is making me so hungry

[@ewen2803]

You gotta love raw fish, it's amazing

[@Co-nm8nt]

That food looks 😋

[@willnautical2774]

Tongan food elite 👏🏾

[@horsekfobster7823]

As a Tongan, the food highly depends on who’s cooking it. I want non Tongans to try our food but I’d rather they not if the chef didn’t cook it properly

[@vpalu5956]

If kangaroos were being in Tonga,might be the best lo'i kang

[@blowurn0se]

Islander’s relationship is unhealthy, let’s be honest 😂 looked yummy tho

[@rickrubin8049]

Raw fish salad is actually a Samoan dish 😅

[@Taemahino78903]

Incorrect it's eaten all over the pacific.

[@jalesaisback]

Why did she say cat meat? 😂🤐

[@whiro8945]

🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴

[@l-4276]

Finally 😍😍😍

[@raymanipili6387]

I think they like the Sa food better LMFAO

[@tripplegs381]

They forgot another tongan dish dog

[@lupepaea4417]

Yum!!!!

[@edmundbakerr4951]

tf are they spooning the Otai.

[@reecepeace5839]

Tricking ppl into eating horse meat is just wrong.

[@at3955]

Nope,

[@eriksanchez1678]

Why were those big girls being modest with the food lolol

[@TeuilaKite-qv9fd]

if us tongans dont have coconut or coconut cream in our food we wouldnt have a good feed

[@willnautical2774]

Where the lū

[@neddy1537]

Try Fijian food

[@iniofa1]

Im from tong and on one said it is kfc

[@SussyBakala]

im tongan and my food is otai

[@Magnate1992]

Hamdah seems very nice. I like her.

[@s8i.g]

Masi these palangi are too posh

[@coloureve9433]

I like Clauds, she's hilarious, witty, creative, and beautiful, but I really do wish you would keep her out of food tasting videos. Maybe you guys do it purposely to get more views, but the fact that she repeatedly finds even black pepper spicy, gets on my nerves. I understand that those are her preferences, heck I'm a picky eater myself, just makes the video seems sort of cringey? At least when it comes to cultural food, or non desserts, I would rather you brought someone to the table that is more adventurous like Coops, or Tom, instead of having them man the cameras.

[@coloureve9433]

@Claudia Maree You are one hundred percent a plus to the tasty group, and I have enjoyed your scene thoroughly. Your remarks, your banter, your humour, definitely bring something to the video that makes them enjoyable to watch. You mesh so well with the group on scene. I also understand that the taste thing isn't within your control, thank you for taking the time to read my criticism and answer it.

[@Rogue_Innocence]

Ewww mango otai 😂

[@Six6legz]

All of them looked absolutely disgusting. Food looked great though

[@PeruBRuby]

Why is Hameda hating on Claudia so much? 😢

[@NM0404]

Right?!?

[@supertobino]

to spice up the episode

[@B_27]

Because Claudia has the palate of a 4 year old.

[@jasminidk]

i doubt she was actually hating, just teasing a good friend about spice levels 🤷🏽‍♀️ nothing deep

[@t0mscott]

It’s not hating, they are just playful joking. Trust me 😊

[@renae9365]

That eyeliner on Hamada is horrible, come on girl.

[@fletcherhamilton3177]

Couldn’t BuzzFeed find any _ordinary_ Aussies for this rather than the Australian answer to Jabba the Hutt and Salacious Crumb and an effeminate non-man? 🤷‍♂️