Trying Bengali Food for the First Time ($0.50 Aloo Dum + Khasta Kachori) 🇮🇳

0:00 Intro
0:45 Asking friendly man for good food
2:10 Subscriber helps me find good Aloo Dum
4:49 Maharani Tea and Tiffin
6:30 Friendly lady helps me order
7:10 Trying Aloo Dum for the first time
12:45 Dancing with friendly lady
15:38 Meeting friendly subscriber
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#india #kolkata

[@ayushdas_01]

You’re showing the real side of Kolkata in these vlogs, well done.

[@RAHUL-6999]

Brother you are in Ballygunge near traingular park to rash behari Avenue 😅

[@dinorenthlei5474]

Not being Bengali myself, I must confess that Kolkata offers the best meals in India. Great prices and fulfilling grub always!

[@animeman90s]

Yes bengali people are very kind but very difficult to explain people that you are vegan because no one understands. Everyone eats chicken mutton and beef and everyone has a cat or dog

[@lifeboy1978]

@@animeman90sBengali veg dishes are very unique and they don’t use onion or garlic. We use varieties of vegetables that northies would not have heard about. I had hard time to explain what are Echor, mocha, thor, kochu shak note shak to a northy Jain friend ! 😄

[@soumyajitkar4586]

​@@animeman90sdo you live in parallel universe or what ? People in Bengal will kill if they see you eating beef and in many houses in Bengal if you eat chicken if you have to purify yourself before entering the home

[@kofalok3058]

₹20 🤤

[@user-ol1qo5oi4p]

That's our pleasure

[@kikis194]

Τhe people are very friendly and kind!Greetings to kolkata from Athens 🇬🇷🇮🇳❤

[@sagunhembram6521]

U r also welcome in India

[@3anubhabchakraborty313]

Yes they are... But this a very poorly governed state(West Bengal) and also politicians are playing the role of thieves here😅😅 in West Bengal

[@raktimdas2995]

Yes we are very friendly to the foreigners. Because we believe Vasudeva Kutumbakam. Means guests are a form of God.

[@Ayush-id2vl]

​@@3anubhabchakraborty313bhai foreigner ko kya political scenario bata rha, election ladna hai kya tujhe🤦 It doesn't matter whichever state they travel, India is mostly safe and secure for everyone😇

[@kieranhudson4938]

​@@Ayush-id2vlnot for muslims evidently.

[@sumdev539]

Chris, you did something exceptional in this video. 12:45 You danced and interacted with garbage collecting lady. Even, we as locals, never do that. This surely made her day better, since they get less people to talk to. Hope you enjoyed our small town, good luck to your future endeavours.

[@souravsengupta131]

He’s a gem❤

[@senriquesworld5873]

That's because in their country there's no concept of Caste Based Bias & untouchability.

[@DocWanderer75]

As Local, speak for yourself @sumdev. Kindly dont generalise Locals.

[@tathagatabhattacharjee542]

​@@senriquesworld5873they have racism.

[@Manish-ut7qw]

​@@tathagatabhattacharjee542not now

[@ShrikrishnaGovinda360]

All Bengalis knew Hindi .. If you know hindi you can easily survive

[@sayan672]

Your hindi and bengali accent are really really impressive! I'm just surprised! 😍 Love from Kolkata - The city of joy 😊

[@jayantaadhikary3506]

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[@awesomevideos8930]

I spent my childhood in Kolkata, I love Kolkata, the food and the people, really it's a City of Joy

[@FunnyTv78619]

We treat travelers from all countries with friendliness and care for guests. Love from India 🇮🇳❤

[@prasadrao3806]

You guys are awesome. From 5 star luxury meals to Indian street food. , Relishing everything. Enjoy India....

[@jayantaadhikary3506]

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[@MisterTMH]

I was in Kolkata in Feb. 2023. I spend about five days there. It is very smoggy but the Bengali people are great. Their food is not full of chillies. It is quite mild and subtle.Murshidabad and Malda were also good places to visit.

[@bhaktcharitrakatha3853]

Where are u from

[@samirkonai4430]

I am from Murshidabad ♥️😊

[@kofalok3058]

Finally a tourist in my west Bengal 😂 Btw kachori 🤤 looks so tasty

[@sharmisthasingharoy2011]

Bhai Westbengla a onek foren tourist ase even ekhane thakeo

[@bollywoodentertainment5320]

Keno ultopalta comment kore desh ba raajya take opoman korcho

[@sharmisthasingharoy2011]

@@bollywoodentertainment5320 desh ba rajjo ke kau opoman kore ni .. thik kore comment porben tar por reply deban ..

[@north_indian_pajeet_rendian_mc]

​@@sharmisthasingharoy2011oii KC

[@GODRAWANI1K]

Are bhai nijer state ke aktu somman kor west Bengal ghure dkehchis khkono bhout forgenies pabi tourist place gulo te 😅😢

[@divvyadivine1916]

You guys are exploring Indian cities without judging people that is really nice. You Never hesitate to try new things on streets that makes local people very comfortable and connected with you. Keep it up

[@worldofsarthak1628]

Maharaja and Maharani were go to places for morning snacks for me in the 00's. This place is in vicinity of Kolkata's most iconic jogger's park ('Lake' or Rabindra Sarovar) and it is a running joke that people come to run and exercise in morning and evening and improve their cardiovascular health only to succumb to the lure of Maharaja and Maharani kachori and sweets on their way back!

[@abs3704]

So rightly said! We both were there in the 00's it seems and must have bumped into each other sometime 😂. My first love, first smoke, first weed, everything was in Dhakuria Lake. I am now settled in US and not been there for the last 10 years, so this vdo made me super nostalgic 😢

[@dss7507]

Kolkata people seem well educated and well mannered

[@dvornikovalexei]

Almost lived in the entirety of the country as a construction engineer, Kolkata have the most helpful people in the country. Ask them anything, any question or road directions and they'll always try their best to help you.

[@anirbanbiswas6705]

In this video, one can clearly understand the difference between Kolkata ppl behaviour, vibes and rest of India.. ❤

[@lyfstylevlogs4009]

Highly Recommended Food to try and Places to visit in Kolkata 1. Arun tea stall (Kesar Tea) 2. Balaram Mullick radharaman Mullick( Sweets: Baked rosogolla, Mango Dahi, Jalbhara Sandesh) 3. Koshe Kosha ( Authentic Bengali Thali) 4. Dada baudi Biryani Barrackpore (Biryani) 1. Eco Park at Newtown 2. Biswa Bangala Gate at Newtown 3. Princep Ghat at evening and boating (4:30pm to 6 pm) 4. Kumortuli: Making clay idols of God 5.Victoria memorial Park street

[@ultimatekrish4469]

Arsalan biriyani is best

[@Dragonfly5_]

Sorry koshe kosha and dada boudi is bogus...there are many other good places to try Bengali thali and Biryani

[@srijonneogi3707]

hey chris , so here is a thing durga puja is only 3 months left and kolkata is getting ready for durga puja , why not stay here for a while and experince durga puja .. i bet you will surely love it.. please have a thought . its a request.

[@soniyasiya]

It is a difficult thing for foreigners to learn Indian language. I am very proud of them❤❤ love from Mumbai...I am Bengali too

[@LilacPeony3088]

One thing I am sure that Kolkata have very low cost with fresh foods among the whole India. Specially street foods 🥰🥰

[@dvornikovalexei]

Even transportation is cheap in Kolkata compared to other Indian places

[@chirantan17biswas]

The small one you had is called "Guti Kochuri" It's a bit different from the normal kachori.. this one is filled with lots of spices and sweetness inside.. its like a filled and fried Max and Chris it's great to see you two enjoy in our city.. me and my friend would definitely love to meet you guys and show you around someday

[@mizan_ali_10]

4:39 What a coincidence 😂 Max said "Didi" and there is poster of Didi ( Bengal'a CM ) in background wall 🤣🤣

[@s.s4712]

😂😂

[@baazigar1160]

Mamta Jihadi Begum

[@Seoyeaji921]

​@@baazigar1160😂😂😂😂😂

[@dvornikovalexei]

​@@baazigar1160Single handedly finishing the beautiful State.

[@samarpitasaha3214]

Going to comment the same😂😂😂😂

[@marvelbaba8696]

Chris, Regular sabzi is free with Roti, Puri, Paratha etc in Eastern India. In some places you might get multiple sabzis too(one gravy and one or more bhaji). It’s all complimentary unless you choose to buy a separate vegetable dish like Chhole, Ghugni (pea gravy), paneer dishes etc. some shops give ghugni with Rotis too.

[@atanumondal232]

ভালো লাগে যখন কেউ এইভাবে বাইরে থেকে এসে vlog বানায়,এদের কে respect করবেন..কখনো কোনো বিপদে পড়লে হেল্প করবেন 🙏❤️

[@AFKexplores]

The locals are soo helpful, and welcoming 💚

[@pratikshashirode2655]

Love the way you are exploring and loving India.. the food the culture and also the language ❤️ you speak Hindi really well

[@RP-ms7lu]

Kolkata people are very friendly and helpful. Definitely city of joy. Also cheap and easy to travel and food is good.

[@aranyasarkar3612]

I am from kolkata and i will highly recommend you to come visit kolkata again in october mounth when DURGA puja is held here . That amuse you more than anything❤ .

[@kookiechan.97]

I like how you didn't waste the excess aloo sabzi after you ate your poori/kochuri. I have seen people throwing that after they have finished eating their poori. Good to see that❤

[@chandrasubba5339]

I don't know why but Out all the foreigners here in India I find you the most suitable youtuber for me To me you are kind and understandable the context of India. Love you big bro ❤

[@sonnysubedi3297]

warms my heart to see these guys enjoying my hometown and my favorite breakfast...

[@paramitamukherjee6859]

Lots of respect to both of you. 🙏 They way you guys were friendly with the lady separating garbage really touched my heart. Its really difficult to withstand the smell of the garbage. The lady was so happy to meet both of you. Didi means elder sister and dafa means elder brother in Bangla. We Indians believe that the world is a family and so every human is like our brother or sister. We don't call elders by name.

[@Exploreaest]

I feel good to see such kind people helping you for food in Kolkata

[@AussieAngeS]

You are always so polite, I love seeing your videos

[@jokershouldhavewon8652]

Indians are the friendliest people in the world and Indian food is among the best. Like you once said, Indians make better Chinese food than the Chinese themselves and that speaks for itself. I just hope the entire world enjoys India like you do

[@sonyghose]

Glad to know my home city Kolkata still offers decent food for Rs20-30. Every other place in India you'd basically get nothing under Rs.50-60 these days, maybe more

[@subhajitlivewire]

Kolkata has been called the eclectic melting hot pot of cultures. From the amazing chinese of old chinatown in terreti bazar (birthplace of Indo chinese food), the Tibetan food of tibetan delight in elgin , park street colonial era resraurants (peter cat/mocambo/ trincas/olypub), the last Syrian jewish bakery in india (saldana) , Calcuttas own take on biryani and mughlai food (bought by nawab wajid ali shah) not to mention the super diverse Bengali cuisine. My birthplace and the place i miss the most in the world. Happy hunting.

[@user-sd8ex6by4k]

Proud of India 🔥🇮🇳❤️

[@TheGlamStationPayelDe]

Dude, you know hindi? It's really hard to learn any new language. I am very much shocked as well as really happy to see people like you. Lots of love from kolkata ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@bhaktcharitrakatha3853]

Agree

[@RohitKota-pz3mn]

Kolkata may not be as developed as Delhi or Mumbai but Kolkata is a different vibe, the food and the people are amazing.

[@sanjaydebnath6478]

Kolkata is the 3rd richest city in India, and also now, Kolkata is developing day by day.

[@bikelovers3675]

একদম একসময় তা এক নম্বরে ছিল আবার এক নম্বরে আসবে একদিন আমাদের তিলোত্তমা কলকাতা❤❤❤

[@siddeshmestry498]

@@sanjaydebnath6478lol kuch bhi source trust me bro? How is it third richest bangalore ka it industry kolkata kab shift hu

[@siddeshmestry498]

@@sanjaydebnath6478mumbai delhi bangalore hyderabad are at top after that kolkata and pune

[@sanjeet.bhattacharjee.6657]

​@@siddeshmestry498not Delhi Only Ncr is developed. And go to Kolkata New Town Pura It hub hai. Lake Town, Beckham Street, Park Street, Salt lake, Maheshbhatan, Park Circus and many many more yeh sab it hub hai samjha. New Town toh banaya hi gaya hai It hub k liye. Don't judge Kolkata by watching Sealdah only. Station Area har cities ka hi thoda bohot ganda hota hai. It's Nothing new. Aur Kolkata ko kya samjha hai?? Chota sa village hai kya?? Ek Zamane mein largest City tha India ka before Delhi Ncr and Navi Mumbai. Tum jaise log kabhi Kolkata ko nahi samjhoge. You better stay in Mumbai or Delhi. You don't have to come to Kolkata.

[@sabyasaci]

Both of you guys can get along with the locals so easily.... In case of Kolkata you can at least get one out of ten who can speak English or understand English.... You would be surprised to know that even if someone can't speak English fluently but can read and write English.... Have a nice journey.... Go to Digha....go to Mayapur.... Visit Darjeeling.... Go to Ganga Sagar where river Ganga meets the sea...bay of Bengal...

[@subratasaha8361]

Here are some Popular destinations for tourist in west bengal.try to visit 1.Shantiniketan(so much to say..Google it) 2.Purulia(for Rural Bengal) 3.Digha(Crowded) 4.Experince kolkata Durga Puja in October.(World intangible Heritage) 5.Darjeeling/dooars(mountains/greenary) 8.sundarban(mangrove/world heritage) Food to try 1.mach vat..(fish/rice) Preferred fish A.Hilsa(Padda river hilsa) B.Galda chingri C.Chitol D.Mud Crab 2.kolkata briyani 3.kolkata style chicken/mutton 4.Ilish vapa 5.chingri malaikari

[@darpanchakraborty1827]

Ohh Chris finally you made it being here in Kolkata! I'm a pure Bengali from the heart and I must say u'd enjoy being here and enjoy our foods & culture.. good luck!

[@shnboardman1]

You really do bring out the best in people and show so much respect to everyone. Fantastic

[@goofball9173]

Glad to see you , Love and appreciate you brother. ❤ Keep up the good work 🔥🙏🏼

[@DesiDrishtikon]

Chris is so nice human....really appreciated....kolkata is also sweet place

[@amitprasad4836]

Awesome 👍😎 these guys are totally friendly with Indian food and culture as well..❤

[@manjitsingharora5603]

Nice to see u guys enjoy our Kolkata local food. Though I live in Kolkata but my family roots are from Amritsar in Punjab and I do wish u guys visit The Golden Temple in Amritsar plus try the world's delicious food there plus free Langar at our Gurdwara there Keep rocking guys 👌🏻👍🏻🙏🏻

[@longiniusspear4565]

LOL Chris met his match on spice level. Keep fighting the good fight ! Love you two

[@sunni.raza.wale.]

😂😂😂14:51 max is maxxx in comedy.....I love max's reaction too what a funny man👌👍👏👏👏👏

[@bunnyhoney83]

It's so beautiful to see you people are so comfortable with everyone ... U should obviously visit murshidabad too m sure u gonna love it

[@birinchimedhi7074]

I just enjoy your curisity infront of shop. I love to see you both together and new experiences the way you analyse.

[@akashleyefreeflowjournal]

If you two are planning to explore more, don't forget to add the Iconic Kolkata Metro ride in your bucket list. Thank you, and I am really happy that you decided to visit and discover the wonders and charms "The City of Joy" has to offer.🙏🙏

[@pulakprakriti]

He's from US...Metro isn't special for him... Suggest something exclusive

[@mousumidas5085]

Tram ride

[@mousumidas5085]

Rickshaw ride

[@pulakprakriti]

@@mousumidas5085 Han...Tram Ride🔥

[@benlaw7843]

Khasta means Crispy... Khasta Kachori is has just by itself or with some chutney. The other one is just Kachori or Hing (Asafoetida) Kachori...Maharaja and Maharani are 2 shops on Sarat Bose Road, Kolkata and they have been serving these delicious kachoris for quite some time. The chillies are deep fried in oil and then mixed with spices and salt.

[@raunak0075]

3:17 the man with a pure soul🥺....help him god🙁

[@sanjubasak5652]

A big thumbs up and a lot of respect for not wasting food❤❤

[@joydeepdas6763]

Wow great to see you enjoying street food of kolkata

[@kaushkumar]

Kachories are usually filled with spiced lentil filling so that it's doesn't taste bland. Khasta means flaky crunchy kachori goes well with potato gravy based sabzee.

[@Q_QQ_Q]

It's also famous in Delhi, different varieties

[@staytune6647]

Proud to be a Bengali ❤️

[@lionff7992]

Bangli is khepaCho*da

[@anirbanpaul3060]

​@@lionff7992Tumi ekta boro bokachoda

[@sudiptomukherjee9566]

​@@lionff7992fuck 4

[@bhaktcharitrakatha3853]

Bangali is kangali

[@bhaktcharitrakatha3853]

I am telling the truth, I have seen a lot of rich Bengalis as well

[@Veronica.A.]

I left India years ago to settle in USA as a health care professional. Oh how I miss Indian street food.

[@debudada]

Observation : Chris looks so damn introverted in Max's blogs Max looks ultra introverted in your blogs. Both look Uber Extroverts in their own blogs 🤣

[@nilarka]

one thing chris the bengali term for this khasti kochuri, kachori is a hindi word. Maharani is a really iconic food joint. I am from Kolkata but now live in Delhi, so Maharani really reminds me of home

[@natureboy8368]

You are too kind person,, love you from India

[@Dipeshkitchen.official]

Love from Kolkata, India 🇮🇳

[@tarasaraf7650]

i'm very grateful to you chris because these videos help me reconnect with my culture as someone in the US :) keep enjoying yourself!!

[@Rajengg42]

you need a foreigner to connect your own culture 😅

[@tarasaraf7650]

@@Rajengg42 relax he’s relatable & what’s the harm

[@Q_QQ_Q]

You can go back any time 😂😂

[@koustav1567]

Kolkata is the city of love and friendship

[@baazigar1160]

also a city of Violence

[@TheTanmoy16]

@@baazigar1160 where do you live? Nunuland? Madarjaat khud k desh ka badanm karta hai kyunki baap yaha vote nehi jeeta

[@TITAN_EREN_20]

​@@baazigar1160it's all bcoz of didi

[@kanadmitra2267]

​@@baazigar1160never , don't watch Godi media or WhatsApp forwards. But you seem to be an andhbhakt, so ok😂😂

[@suzia5360]

Your vloggs are super entertaining especially when both of you are together 👍👏

[@freedomindia5635]

Thanks for coming our kolkata😊😊❤come again 😊

[@avirupkundu8529]

Hey Chris, I will suggest you to travel to Chandannagar(it's my native place) it is about 1hr from Kolkata, you have to catch a local train from Howrah station towards Bandel. It was a french colony. You will also have a local train travel experience as well in india.

[@pra760]

Chris welcome to Kolkata i.e. Calcutta. Stay safe and well.

[@shivanshumishra7256]

You are doing very great work brother welcome to india

[@sainiverse]

No intro, no outro, no bg music. Love the simplicity of vlogs.

[@ankitarakshit3827]

Chris, welcome to Bengal❤🙏....Ur fan from Burdwan, West Bengal....Go James Hicky Sarani known as Dacres lane, Esplanade...It was around two centuries back Mr Philip Miner Dacres used to meet sailors over meals in this place & now loads of people from nearby offices eat meal in this place ...Must try Chitto da's chicken stew, diamond fish fry, Apanjan's pulao- mixed veg combo/ fried rice chilly chicken, veg item from 'Ma tara' & in between Apanjan stall & chitto da, a stall sells good lassi & gajar ka halwa & there is so many...

[@subhankitoroychoudhury9121]

If you are in West Bengal...try to visit Darjeeling the queen of hills ..im sure you gonna love it...

[@imperial_Dragnix]

Love from west bengal, india 🇮🇳

[@sauravmallick14]

This is really proud for me, that you r visit at THE CITY OF JOY (Kolkata). Also you r speak Hindi & some Bengali words. Lot of love from Kolkata.

[@doctor_Suparno]

Khasta kochuri is a stuffed bread kind of a thing and goes better with some sweet chutney..where as normal kachori(puri) tastes better with sabji as your friend suggested..also you could have tried some sweet dish after having that spicy breakfast that would have balanced everything perfectly..Next time! It's lovely to see how you're exploring every bits and peaces of this country so humbly and politely. Great gesture, Chris. Welcome to Kolkata and all the best for your next ventures ❤

[@rikionmood6237]

CHRIS THANKS TO VISIT WEST BENGAL . BUT HERE PEOPLE USUALLY SPEAK ONLY BENGALI , FEW PEOPLE SPEAK ENGLISH AND OTHERS HINDI , SO U CAN USE HINDI TO CONVERSATION WITH THAT PEOPLE WHO DOESN'T UNDERSTAND YOUR WORD❤

[@projektmetrock]

Bro you both are awesome ♥ ♥ ♥.. Just love your videos..

[@adrijasanyal3853]

Good to see you enjoyed my local cuisine.... missing it badly

[@uniquemasterpieceone1]

Desi :Which one is good ? Women : That you decide ! Nice and smart reply 😆

[@nareshvekaria1911]

Hi chris I'm from London I watch all your amazing videos. Just a little tip when you have any spicy food have some yogurt or lassi it's a instant spicy cool relief

[@dkm4321]

Chris from USA and Josie from australia , YOU both have enjoyed in INDIA by staying at the root level n eating anywhere just like Indians. Love to see u guys enjoying.

[@pratimadebnath8569]

❤❤ welcome to Kolkata...I am glad that you enjoyed...

[@indrajitmukherjee2156]

Proud to b a BENGALI n for our KOLKATA 💪🏽

[@dindayalsahu1111]

Proud to be indian

[@dream_catcher9797]

Everyone whipped for max😂❤ 16:51

[@FarhanAmin1994]

I am likely among several hundreds, or more, saying this, but I absolutely, absolutely love you and your energy, Chris ❤❤❤ God bless. Much love to my Dad’s home state of WB too.

[@theheart6107]

Love from Kolkata ❤. ভিডিওটি খুব ভালো লাগলো(Bengali language)

[@asitghosh9450]

You must definitely try Dada Boudi's Mutton Biryani at Barrackpore it is very good to eat too..... Love from kolkata

[@zafron444]

You Hindi is soooooo sweet 😁

[@suchatana9312]

I'm gladly happy to see this.... Your all behavior and talking Forigne language as possible as you can.... Thank you so much for came here and love from🇮🇳

[@GyanAddict]

My cheeks hurt from smiling when I watch your videos. Both you and Max. Very happy to have you in Kolkata. Have a great one Dada's.

[@sys9208]

It must be very hard to sit while your cheeks are hurting.

[@GyanAddict]

@@sys9208 Why?

[@saibalmaitra8361]

Hey Chris, you can Visit Malda, in West Bengal

[@prabhatmaji7106]

Hats off to you Chris for choosing summertime to visit kolkata 🙏

[@KeepInTouch-Bongs]

Fantastic You are an inspiration to new vloggers like us. Thank you. I get intrinsic motivations from u👍

[@piyushdas1920]

Chris...Nice Extempore vlogs u do.....this is 1st May 23 video...right.. when are u coming to Kolkata Next.....would love to meet u and take u to different interesting places.

[@darlenepadilla6186]

hi 👋 chris & max 👋 keep up the excellent work 🇺🇸🇲🇽🇺🇸

[@ERa_7]

Hello

[@tarafdarvlog303]

thank you 👍

[@Splend1dGamer]

Wholesome video. Thanks Chris

[@abhishrutimandal880]

Wow you finished the plate. So glad to see that..

[@reklezbratzesport7813]

Habibi come to arunachal we will show you what spice is😂😂

[@thedkd93-nv1pf]

😂

[@thedkd93-nv1pf]

😂