Eating INDIAN FOOD with

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Believe it or not, one of the best places in the world to eat Indian food outside of India is New York City! You can get everything from Indian street food to casual Indian fare to Indian fine dining there. Join me as I head out to eat Indian food with The Bing Buzz in Tribeca, NYC!
I was excited to film with Ming and Ben from The Bing Buzz again! We’d be eating at Benares, a fine-dining North Indian restaurant in Tribeca. Inside, we met the owner, Aankit, who told us they offer everything from vegetarian to vegan to seafood to meat
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From there, we checked out the bar. I got a Bira beer, Ben got a thick mango lassi, and Ming had a tropical drink before Aankit took us back into the kitchens. There, I got to see their tandoors and meet their chefs!
They made us their Tiranga Kebab platter, chicken tikka, Chicken 65, and khasta gobhi (Indo-Chinese fried cauliflower). I loved the Tiranga Kebab, which had a nice kick and was made to look like the colors in the Indian flag! I loved trying it with the mint and tamarind chutneys.
Next was the khasta gobhi, which is both sweet and sour. Then, we got some spicy Chicken 65, which is covered in masala, fried, and sauteed with curry leaves and peppers. It had a nice crunch and was tender like butter! The spice level was maybe a 7 or 8 out of 10!
Back in the kitchen, we watched them make the tandoori lamb and tandoori shrimp, naan, and other curries. They’re like machines back there in the kitchen!
At our table, we had tandoori lamb chops, boondi raita, dum biryani, garlic family naan, chicken tikka masala, and more! Ben and I started with the tandoori lamb chops, which were smoky and tender. Lamb is my favorite meat and this was done right!
The tandoori prawns were big and meaty, with a nice char and a delicious marinade. After washing it down with some beer, we jumped on the diwani handi (a veg and paneer curry), aloo gobhi, and chicken tikka masala with some naan.
The chicken tikka masala with naan was exceptional, and the paneer, spinach, and cauliflower in the diwani handi were amazing. The cauliflower was outstanding, and the chicken tikka masala gravy with the naan was mouthwateringly good!
Next was the dum biryani. I taught Ben how to break up the chicken with his fingers and eat with his hands. It was incredible! Adding some boondi raita makes it creamy and helps glue the rice together. I loved the minty and earthy flavors!
Then, for dessert, we had ras malai, an “Atom Bomb,” and pistachio kulfi. The kulfi was nutty and cold, and not as dense as others I’d had. Next was my favorite Indian dessert, ras malai. It’s so creamy and decadent and full of sweet cardamom flavor.
The Atom Bomb contained chocolate cake and rose ice cream and was really good, but I was too full to eat too much of it!
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[@TheBingBuzz]

What a fantastic dining experience together - we had a great time! Thank you for showing us the way to fully enjoy Indian food; looking forward to eating together again the next time you’re in New York, David! 😄

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Yes 🙌 we did it again!!! This time in my realm 👑 let’s go 🐐🔥👍🎯 next time Indo-Chinese in Queens!

[@Punkrwt]

He didn't listen when you said use your thumb to push in.. so he couldn't ate much comfortably.

[@swatiupadhyay3452]

David never gets tired of Indian dishes :) lovely guests! Would love to see Nina again ❤️

[@shaziaparween1987]

Literally happy to see this David adopt Indian culture and he teaches him how to eat with handsss.. 🥰🥰

[@vk-s]

Only the cuisine, certainly not the Indian Culture.... sorry

[@realmadrid-oz1mp]

David love you the way you support Indian eating habits and want to watch together with others you tuber from India.

[@foodvillageplus6895]

My favorite part is when you mention not to leave a grain of rice because there are hungry people in this world. Very thoughtful and you remember what you saw in India. That makes you my favorite KZbinr.copied

[@mr.curious6872]

He always do

[@Abdulkhan-uw6sv]

Your pronunciation for every Indian dish always remains perfect, I watch all your video You sounds like Indian totally. Love from Mumbai

[@samsungga30s33]

Thank You David for promoting Indian food. Love and Respect from India.

[@gracem1013]

David, really appreciate how you respectfully speak of Indian food. As an Indian, to me, curry means that it's in gravy. So the dry aloo gobi (potato cauliflower ) would not be called curry which unfortunately non-Indians call it. And masala means spice(s).

[@RITIKSHUKLA0]

You are so humble and down to earth..David always support you❤❤

[@stoicmillennial]

Appreciating every chef is a nice gesture :)

[@anuragdandona4591]

U are a great ambassador of not only Indian food but diverse culture of this great land. Keep going Friend.

[@thebadalien8494]

David is on mission to see entire world eating with hands ..........✌️👍

[@arvindgoudar1586]

When the manager introduces the chief chef as the "backbone of our business..." so true ...👍

[@devilsrule3973]

David..you should be given the title of "Food Ambassador of India".. really appreciate for what you are doing.. keep up the good work.

[@BRay444]

Your videos aesthetics and the food always looks amazing 😫😭

[@martha7990]

David's sympathy and communication is contagious… it was awesome with this national team shirt!

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Nice Jersey 🇧🇷

[@sunilchowta3506]

David you are SuperFoodStar. I Love the way you eat the biryani with your hands, instead of using spoon or fork. Definitely we Indians use our hand to enjoy the food. It gives us pleasure & food really tastes well. Anxiously waiting for your Sharjah, Dubai & Abu Dhabi vlogs. Be safe, stay healthy & eat more tasty Indian food brother. Loved this vlog David👍👌✌️🤗😋😋😋🇮🇳👏👏👏🙏

[@sattisatyanarayanamurthy8314]

hey man you,your dad and some of your friends are one of the few who could really explore and understand indian food..i saw many people who missed the trick..cheers

[@PawanBhakuni]

Damn, Ankit deserves his own show mate!!

[@pariharrishit]

Awesome David. We love your videos. The pieces served in a curry or sabzi are usually cook size pieces. Not bite size. So we Indians use our fingers on the bread to smash the piece on a plate into a bite size and then 'stuff it into our mouth' as you say :D That way you can feel the texture of the food even before you taste it. Try it next time. You'll love it. P.S. Don't forget to lick your fingers if you like your food. We invented finger licking way before KFC made it a brand. ;)

[@maddymaddy6430]

David...I like the way you spread hapiness for food

[@we.are.thepeople123]

David in new york awesome. waiting for more such videos . support from India🇮🇳🇺🇸

[@parlayin]

Awesome video. Great curiosity and appreciation from the guests and of course hosting by david

[@mathewrichards7309]

The guy at the front of house could easily be a top comedian actor he is why the restaurant is still open after 12 years

[@utopia8030]

Best content ever in food vlogging history....... Take a bow david..... ❤❤

[@Qiubenjamin]

Super eye opening experience David! Looking forward to you visiting NYC again

[@DilipSingh-wh9wo]

David .. when are you coming INDIA? Winters r the best time to visit !! love to see you

[@BiPolarBear128]

Everything looked sooooo good , I have serious food envy .-)) Indian food rules

[@vijaykumarnanjappa9055]

The best part is, David becomes a typical Indian while eating Indian food, pronounce the names correctly, eats like the way eaten in India, loves spices and really, really enjoys eating and not for the camera. Not just the Indian food, any food across the globe he eats, he turns locale to that country. Best wishes My Man 👍👍

[@AnishaDaniels]

Love it how you say it chutney and not sauce and you taught the two beautiful guests the same tooo!! Love your videos David! You make us hungry for more vlogs!! #Way_to_go! 😄🤭🧡🧡❤‍🔥

[@tanmaythakare5332]

David master the India eating technique ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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David 100% indian loves you❤ 🇮🇳

[@Dr.A.J582]

What an incredible video David ❤️🙏

[@93atri]

Wow ur coming up wid exciting Indian Restaurants in each and every episode !! Hard to tell which 1 is better !

[@robertbl7500]

Hi David, Your NYC foodie tour is next level above and beyond! ! ! We visited NYC last week and went to Dua Kafe after watching you video! ! ! 😊👍✌️

[@sancharidas7532]

The asian guy just learned how to eat with hand with his first piece of naan only. Love that. But it will take time to learn eating rice with hand.

[@aankitmalhotra8224]

Thank you for putting this together! It was a great pleasure meeting you and your crew. One of the most fun video & teams we have worked with! Welcome back anytime.

[@Rawatjay]

David you are official brand ambassador for indian food at international level..I can proudly say you are now a master in indian food knowledge....

[@mohammedasim6151]

You are becoming a pro at Indian food. excellent video.

[@GamingRhino06]

The resturant owner should start his own u tube channel he is so cool....❤️❤️

[@missydettmann78]

I love watching you eat David i learn so much

[@siddheshkolambkar9186]

Once again David rocked with indian food !

[@diwashmeetatamang3016]

Happy Holidays. Have a blessed days ahead loads of love from Darjeeling India

[@karansharma2738]

i m impressed with the girl pronouncing chutney with the indian accent in first go. damn

[@lk2354]

David love your videos #Always

[@Heart.SoulfulIndian]

Crispy means khasta in Hindi gobi is cauliflower. It is Cauliflower 65 sort of or crispy cauliflower..the sauce is most probably Manchurian or sweet and sour soy sauce

[@Travelwithchris]

Yo all of that food looks 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@druglaughing]

The video is one of great importance.One is the best!

[@naliniseecharan301]

David you sell India so well I think they should give you citizenship.....Indian food are absolutely delicious...an the way you enjoy it is so beautiful to watch....love from Guyana...

[@spiritualshopperofficiel6670]

I like the way the video starts with the owner. It is more like a TV show/ story. I guess David should experiment with story type vlogs how Best Ever Food Review Show do.

[@ManojKumar-fb6in]

No words to say, super tastey Indian food again ❤❤👍😊😊😊😊

[@engrviki3490]

My best bro David awesome share lot of love 🍻💙

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Such a beautiful place 👍👏👏😁

[@akayusangma9122]

it looks so yummy

[@kemr6114]

this is fire

[@mathewthomas1802]

Loved it

[@udbhavsingh2886]

Love the way 1st owner introduced everyone.

[@hara23scorp]

You are very humble David. I am trying to learn that from you. Than you

[@anandaragi4298]

Waiting for you to see you in india david

[@xiu5022]

This place has the right vibes, I need to go next time in NYC

[@AbhishekKumar1]

Someone please make him brand ambassador of indian cuisine/culture. I initially had this feeling that you are making india specific contents for views but i am happy i was wrong ...you are down with indian food for real..been following your videos from last 7-8 months. Keep up the good work.

[@tomyhh]

YUMMMMY!

[@Carpediem-cn3jq]

Again 😂😂😂 Wow! 🇮🇳💪❤️🍻

[@GlobalNotes]

Take a shot every time David says "Right". New Sunday Tradition

[@enniling3883]

And “uh hmm” 😂

[@abhishekbiswas9629]

My mouth becomes full of watery 👍

[@gigistimeusa1337]

Awesome!

[@shov9n]

Yes absolutely The Rasmalai Is the fav one 😄

[@sunilraval191]

Great buddy

[@Rukhii_beauty]

Yummmmmmmmmmm

[@embeddedenthusiast7121]

Waiting for your restaurant🍴

[@hemantsinha2730]

This guy man , everytime made me feel less indian. I really enjoyed the biryani with him. Love u man.

[@surojitdas2187]

i love david😘😘

[@bhaskarnarayankruthiventi6598]

I think in this video u missed coconut chutney 😂😂 Nice video bro👍👍👍

[@CS-amegmondo]

Eating from same plate never have been fun!! Yaaaaack..... :S

[@DevilGoat1]

Food looks awesome 🔥🔥i m in diet but after watching i m craving for Chicken 65 nd biryani 🥰

[@swapnil_dn]

Whenever i need to empty my stomach...i watch your videos....its so mouth watering...it makes me hungry😂

[@bombayjohn3057]

Empty your stomach????

[@swapnil_dn]

@@bombayjohn3057 Umm i meant i get hungry whenever i watch his videos😂😂

[@angomjackie2380]

Bro...I always watched your vlogs...but you never mention about northeast india...we also use our hands on lunch and dinner all the time...and to let you know I'm from Manipur ..north east india

[@jimutjayadev]

the beauty of indian restaurants is that the meat is always well done which is the only way to eat meat. no rare or medium rare bs.

[@ankuss]

😊Love from 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@nischuAnchan]

Nice advertisement 😂 Ankit has mastered in art of marketing.

[@mariahoffmann5328]

wild!

[@praveenmishra1012]

David...Once you try the Indian Shaadiwala Khana..!!!!

[@ThydaCookingTV]

Watching from Cambodia! Brazil sport shirt is cool

[@RITIKSHUKLA0]

David is best👍

[@emceeakshayiyer3426]

Happy Sunday friends ❤️❤️

[@waseemdhansay2729]

Its ridiculous how @davidsbeenhere isn't officially the brand ambassador of Indian Cuisine yet

[@eeshitaagarwal8059]

Hey David, I don't know if you have tried it, but I want you to have baked rasgulla...it's superb man you will love it. I don't think it will be available in U.S , but try it any time in future.

[@akankshaseth5718]

Based rasgulla India me kaha milta h , koi or naam h kya iska ,mai bhi try krungi 😀

[@RaviAgarwal0210]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mathewthomas1802]

Kidu

[@bhanuchhatri4282]

Lots of 💓from India 🙏🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@debdude123]

I can see Aankit doing standup comedy, he has the voice for it

[@ranartube]

David, allow people to talk their experiences about Indian food. We all know you turn yourself unsung Indian foor and culture ambassador. Now we love to others reaction on India. 🙂

[@ashwinigumaste594]

You should visit Hotel Mejwani at 2105 new brunswick avenue South Plainfield NJ 07080 . Try Bombil fry , Mutton Sukka & Shrimp fry . It’s maharashtrian delicacy restaurant

[@foodyumaroma]

💖

[@sanjaysanj6688]

Goodness Gracious I m damn hungry .. 😫

[@therocker1212]

Let's go

[@vijesh7833]

❣️🧡

[@anandaragi4298]

When is your nxt trip to india feb

[@fuzzyscreentv9414]

You need to come to the Uk , it’s the best curry’s outside of India/Pakistan/Bangladesh , the home of the tikka Marsala