Is This The Real South India?! First Time in Madurai

Madurai is a city mostly famous for things you can put in your mouth. Stumbling upon this restaurant was one of the best things that happened to me in South India. It was bloody delicious. Also I met a weird Shiva devotee and ate the famous Jigarthanda.
enjoy, Mike x
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[@Akramism]

Florida kaari rocked, White guy shocked.

[@vignesh462]

🤣🤣🤣

[@GokuDUchiha]

😂

[@NS-687]

Who is Florida girl?

[@clown6734]

​@@NS-687Florida has higher crime rate and the Madurai was compared with the florida for crimes . So Madurai peoples are sarcastically called as floridians

[@NS-687]

@@clown6734 Wow! Thank you for your Explanation 🤗

[@lavanya1188]

5:47....He is not making any spell on you...He is just saying you not to give the camera in his hand ...He does not know to handle it and it will be like giving a flower garland to a monkey...he may repair the camera as he does not know to handle it properly... He is so kind ..taking you to the Hotel walked with you all way long..but you are projecting him in your video in a negative way... Madurai is wonderful city which is known for people's love and kindness and amazing food options. When your attitude is wrong and negative everything will be wrong...when you are with right attitude...you will explore the reality. When you are coming next time ..just let me know...I will help you to explore each nook and corner of the city and the greatness of the city..

[@jaganathand35]

🙌🏻

[@lightingwalk]

Comeon! It was a joke at that moment.

[@prithvirajsrinivasan1077]

It's just culture shock. Don't be too picky on foreign people. Let them enjoy their stay

[@lavanya1188]

@@prithvirajsrinivasan1077 yea...ofcourse let them enjoy....I wish more and more foreigners to have happy time in our country....but let them not judge us wrong. If they misunderstood,it is our duty to explain the truth.

[@Usadreamerok]

Its joke kid

[@_Dark_monk_]

Old man's English was fantastic..!🙌

[@lokeshs1374]

Those boys were confused because of "Vegetarian" restaurant. In Madurai, most of the famous ones are "Non-vegetarian" providers. They probably would have given a huge list of those...

[@rajsekharkarajada9830]

But madurai known for temples

[@lokeshs1374]

@@rajsekharkarajada9830 There are temples where goats/Cocks are sacrificed. South India still preserves old traditions. Non-Veg is not a taboo subject, especially in Madurai.

[@akashraj6571]

1:20 I can't control my laugh 🤣🤣🤣

[@14may85]

Onlly Tamil PPL know what she said 😂😂😂

[@ENZOYTOURS]

Really sad and ashamed to hear those bad words.

[@BritishMoralHQ]

she is terrible ..

[@Rajasekaran19948]

Adei😂

[@parzival4015]

Sambavam

[@Madhava-ud4kg]

😂😅😅😅

[@logeshs1815]

14:49 it's not cheap,it's affordable and it's the actual amount for the food in India!

[@user-kq7tm6hs9j]

Love your sense of humor bro. You are the most kind, funny, respectful vlogger. Take care, stay safe. God bless you ❤

[@ENZOYTOURS]

I love the 30 years local restaurant, the way they welcomed and handled, and the bachelor man who guide the Vlogger. It's not about whether you know how to speak English or not, its the welcoming attitude. Hats off.

[@unanoche98]

Exactly, forget about the proficiency. All you need is a good sport and attitude. Most men shy off for no reasons, are hesitant to speak up and some make fun of them. Imagine yourself in a similar situation travelling solo in a random asian or european country.

[@kaya_natarajan]

16:07 Finally you made it to the OG place.. I've seen this shop from when they used to sell from a push cart.. hope you have a pleasant and safe trip.. cheers

[@s.t.kabilan]

5:39 he said don’t give me the camera he’ll damage the camera without knowing to use it ❤

[@vinothcj2274]

Repair means the opposite of damage

[@s.t.kabilan]

@@vinothcj2274 I got you

[@srikrishna2561]

​@@vinothcj2274But in this context it means Damage.

[@vinothcj2274]

@@srikrishna2561 it's a wrong sentence

[@user-gn6yb8ng3y]

Loves your channel as well as love your personality.

[@vsudev3298]

1:20 I think she misunderstood that she has to pay to him for taking her fruit....If meaning is not correct i'm sorry I'm not good at tamil

[@vaagaimaravanragulgandhi6401]

Yeah ur right u know some good tamil man

[@ScenicSpotter]

😂 lmfao

[@ajithjoseph637]

Ya that's what she thought 😂 , she cursed him thinking he's asking for money

[@Kman66]

Yeah lmao total misunderstanding. Lady was like “why the fuck should i give you money?”

[@mranjith117]

Yes

[@TheProtagonist555]

14:18 Best part in video.. We ppl should be proud of what we're doing.. Thanks Mike Okay.. I'm subscribed..

[@IndiraReddy-sd4mf]

Thanks a bunch for not misunderstanding regarding the old ladies curses , and you vedeo taped it , and showed it too 👍👏 that’s what is a good filmmaker is all about 👌 I really appreciate it 👍 Keep it up , your ardent fan from south India, …

[@drbenedictraj]

This guy didn't take the time to communicate with the fruit vendor who thought this guy was asking for money! Slow down man! Take time to think about what the person who is speaking with you is trying to help you understand 😮

[@SriRam-yy1iq]

1:20 only tamil guy know what the lady speaks

[@user-cb2jl5ti1c]

What did she say?

[@SriRam-yy1iq]

@@user-cb2jl5ti1c it's bad words bro..

[@user-cb2jl5ti1c]

@@SriRam-yy1iq same as shown in subtitles?

[@SriRam-yy1iq]

@@user-cb2jl5ti1c it's not a literal meaning

[@Iconicevlove]

She said bad word but in funny way 😂

[@kvrr6283]

Its not about touching....if you inadvertently stamp on someone or something you should apologise...thats a custom among locals in India. Don't mix this with untouchability which is prevailing elsewhere

[@kapaa1768]

Well said-my thought exactly, it is like saying I am sorry or pardon me. If somebody mix up this with untouchability, it is just cultural ignorance, that it!!

[@RecLarynG]

Touching feet is a form of practising caste as well. In the varna system, feet are considered the most unclean part of God. Hence, shudras were considered to be born from the foot. The fact that people still consider foot to be unclean still astonishes me. Please don't pass such practices to the next generation. Your hands and fingers have more bacterias and shit than feet.

[@srikrishna2561]

​@@RecLarynGTouching Feet is different though. And Foot isn't considered "Unclean". Some People work with their Brains - Head Some with Brawns (Soldiers) - Chest and Arms Some with Money - Hands And some with their Physical Work be the base of the society - Legs and Feet. (One cannot stand without the Legs)

[@RecLarynG]

@srikrishna2561 Your comment explains the basic structure of Varna and the caste system. Which proves my point.

[@arjunvs6329]

​@@RecLarynGthe legs here isn't meant literally

[@Vid_2023]

Madurai is called 'Thoonga Nagaram', 'The city that never sleeps'.

[@kaipullagamers6244]

Also Florida 😂😂😂😂

[@user-we5ip6ml4y]

​@@kaipullagamers6244edhuku da florida nu soldringa purila

[@itsmevd9916]

Lol Most of madurai sleeps by 10pm All shops close by 9,30 pm except for flower market and Meenakshi amman temple surrounding areas Madurai is a thoongum nagaram Madurai is over rated due to movies It is actually an upgraded town😂

[@prasanna3930]

Most people take packed food from home. That's why the students couldn't recommend any shop to you

[@timepasstamizhaas7974]

It's that they can't judge what you may love to have. So they son wanna risk on u based on their decisions

[@ramacrshna]

Yes, exactly. In any country, any culture (of the past), locals wouldn't eat at hotels much. Hotels increased only by outsiders.

[@palanihr]

That why no one likes you

[@moddingparadise998]

Language barrier 😂😂 4:03 , its not like they don't know , its more like they don't know to guide you there for hotel 😂😂😂

[@shajith2934]

The one jigathanda you had at the last clip of your video is the actual original jigarthanda of madurai, it was from there the jigarthanda got famous not only in madurai but all over tamil nadu. Been there quite a few times and I can say it taste the best when compared to other jigarthandas.

[@thejangutuolohe1801]

Wow great to see u enjoying and exploring new places... Bless u❤

[@kkkkuuuu1]

One minute into the video and already subscribed ❤

[@rayofcreation3996]

Mike you really made those guys' day and you did share some good take away from your visit to that restaurant.

[@atolaao6356]

What a friend you've met 😂😂

[@sgnrocky8543]

Hi Mike Thank you for comming in Madurai you are choosing right place to visit. Welcome again in Madurai❤

[@leoerangbam4621]

that man was so kind....

[@moosamoosa2434]

Give Respect & Take Respect, Old Lady ❤

[@Dattatreya-pm4lq]

Superb Video Michael ...

[@venkets7773]

Thanks mike.... For our heritage city madurai city blog 🙌💙🙂

[@user-ko9ql5bm9v]

If they are from that city, they will not know. Only in India. Most people eat at home and people only get to know once they start working. Until then, they are not allowed to eat out except for small eats.

[@tamilbiker]

India is not for beginners, India is a place of intense

[@Su5hanth]

1.14 the way the foreginer speaks is funny, and that pati is talking

[@vishruthvasagam6382]

Mike… cool content.

[@venkatesh__here]

16:25 that is the famous shop for jigarthanda in madurai

[@itsmevd9916]

Ya,Famous Jigarthanda is the No.1 shop in madurai. Others don’t taste so well like this shop✌️

[@arunrajv16]

Madurai is so famous for many things in this planet. Food is one important of it. And most people treat you with love. No cheating ,no scamming just pure love in thier food.

[@MaheshKumar-hp7vr]

You are look charming and really casual bro.. Even you are roaming around in the foreign country.. 🎉🎉

[@madurai18]

my favoutite parotta shop in madurai you make globalize anna(respectful word in tamil culture) .....thank you for showing....i feel good watching real madurai street food vlog....thank you anna

[@rayofcreation3996]

Mike I love your humour man. You get me in splits actually. 😂😂😂 thanks. Love. 🎉

[@0910bala]

Mike you picked the perfect city in the South for your VLOG

[@husseintumusime7647]

Wowo south indians are somehow good people❤.

[@shanthimunivenkatayya]

What do u mean by .Somehow?

[@ripsanskrit3609]

And north indian are somehow spoiled

[@adv.rajeshramamoorthy3468]

classic Madurai Opening, standing in the middle of the road with running traffic

[@rajapriyanut]

She says , you buy and I pay for you 🤬 ? In a hilarious way 😂😂 she misunderstood his sign language 😂😂😅😂

[@JC-zg7sp]

If your leg touches someone else or something we say sorry because we believe GOD recides in everything and it is disrespect to touch with your feet

[@samratds69]

Exactly.. that man tried to tell many things but language barrier had him😢

[@wizarddon]

I don't believe that but I still say sorry

[@mukileswara12]

So GOD doesn't reside in leg??

[@erenhhhhhh]

@@mukileswara12 he exits everwhere

[@murali5247]

Not exits .... you mean to say exists everywhere ?

[@satheeshkumar408]

You went to simple hotel and made memories for years ❤

[@sirramu]

I like your vlog. One suggestion... When you talk to people who are not familiar in English, talk slowly. It's not London man😁All the best...

[@kapaa1768]

God bless you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sonju2k71]

You are a good guy.❤

[@18jayaraj.k94]

Brother our grandma .....True love from her words❤

[@l3o704]

6:51 Welcome to our 90s kids society brother lol😂

[@ex.hindu.now.atheist]

*TO MIKE OKAY:* 12:35 NO, the parotta-kneaders DO NOT work 20 hours a day-at least not on a regular basis. Gosh, the THINGS that are said to make a video sensational in simply mind-boggling.

[@SheshankReddyS]

Probably about 18 hours, working in three shifts. A Parota restaurant usually won't start service till lunch time (so around 11 AM). The kneading a cooking would start at least 4 hours in advance.

[@ex.hindu.now.atheist]

​@@SheshankReddyS "Probably about 18 hours [...] start at least 4 hours in advance." ========================. 1. I AGREE that it is hard work. 2. HOWEVER, they do NOT knead the dough continuously for four hours before cooking it on the griddle or flat-top. The kneaded and rolled-out dough is allowed to rest (in order to rise) for several hours before it is flattened into circles (again) immediately before it is cooked on the gridle/flat-top. 3. That means the workers do get substantial breaks/rest-time during the work-hours. It is simply humanly IMPOSSIBLE to work non-stop for such long hours in the heat in places as hot as Madurai.

[@SheshankReddyS]

@@ex.hindu.now.atheist you're absolutely right. The dough has to be mixed and then rested. They are not working continuously. In either case there bound to be cooks working in two or three shifts for a restaurant that is open from 11 AM to midnight. I've spent time observing the kitchens at Anjappar and Adyar Ananda Bhavan in Chennai, and Bengaluru. Depending on the expected volume of business, the Parota team starts as early as 2 PM for dinner service. It takes time to roll out and make those individual laminated balls of dough. Each cook makes hundreds of them every evening.

[@rajnvr]

Mike, your video on your South Indian tour was absolutely captivating! It beautifully captured the warmth and hospitality of Tamil people. However, let's be mindful of the language you use. Referring to Indians as "Boys" harks back to a bygone era. In today's world, let's honor and respect the Tamilian culture by choosing your words thoughtfully.

[@timetraveller07070]

yeah ...if i did'int know any english and i landed in UK and tried fish and chips , i would be " yeah , local london food ...they have been making it for 900 years , same taste mmmm "

[@sivamadurai]

Thank you very much for visiting my town and promoting tourism. I salute you!

[@fooddiscovery11]

Love from Tamilnadu ❤

[@TheArunlal]

You have visited one of the food capitals of Tamilnadu or I can even say India ❤ I am from Madurai and I know you would have experienced a lifetime best food Parota, chicken gravy, mutton gravy and Tomato gravy are the best combination and finally minced parota ( kotthu parota ) which tastes out of the world🎉 And finally Jigarthanda which you had at last was the originally who started this drink in Madurai that's why they got the name Madurai Famous Jigarthanda 🥳 Do visit all the city's in Tamilnadu and enjoy the culture, our hospitality and food ☺️

[@do_day1889]

That man is a legend.

[@bharathbaskar5868]

Mike the second Jigarthanda you had is the famous one and the traditional one in Madurai.

[@SamRichardson1990]

That was Great How the Lady Responded in Pure Tamil word.

[@aravindram1480]

I am here after that instagram video. patti rocks. White man shocks😂😂

[@culer_]

1:20 💀💀💀

[@kapaa1768]

equals 10:52♥♥♥♥♥

[@surajjm6732]

Brother got a good companion

[@sleepy6105]

Bro earned respect at the END

[@senthilkumaran8502]

9 to 4 job 3000 bounds per month. U nailed the reality mike. Good job friend. U earned my subscription nd respect...❤

[@jayakumarjayakumar2682]

Madurai is my home town....thanks for coming

[@anuanilkumar8450]

Madurai is the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu . What a wonderful choice you've made mate !! And those lads couldn't suggest a place not beacuse they didn't know it , its just coz they are really humble and weren't really sure if it would meet you're requirement (Spice level included ) !! Destiny shall test your luck as well as your bowel !

[@ex.hindu.now.atheist]

@anuanilkumar8450 "Madurai is the cultural [...] shall test your luck as well as your bowel !" ======================================== NOPE... in all likelihood, they could not understand what he was saying.

[@shankar1dynamo694]

​@@ex.hindu.now.atheist Could hear the boy asking where the food will be, and then asking Mike veg Or non veg. Mind you, indians are good in English. Separatists and hindu haters will be running out of India soon.

[@lokeshs1374]

Those boys were confused because of "Vegetarian" restaurant. In Madurai, most of the famous ones are "Non-vegetarian" providers

[@user-vf8pz8td1g]

Hi Mike it looks like your old self is back compared to the ghost city vlog ❤

[@SelectiveSnapper]

Problem with recommending a good restaurant in Madurai is... They scattered around the city. You were standing at literally middle of the city which has very small restaurants and if you want to reach a good one you need to walk and take dozens of turns and it is extremely hard for anyone to give navigation for a walking person for a 2 or 3 kilometres of distance. So the local boys stunned.

[@YourOdinaryRobloxian]

Yeah bro I know one restaurant in Madurai where Rajini went I forgot the name sh*t, and he could have went to famous jigarthanda.

[@SelectiveSnapper]

@@YourOdinaryRobloxian "Amma Mess" or "Konar Kadai" or "Amsawalli Restaurant"

[@mikeokay]

I did go to famous Jigarthanda

[@YourOdinaryRobloxian]

@SelectiveSnapper amma mess bro

[@YourOdinaryRobloxian]

Bro Mike Madurai famous jigarthanda has fake ones also the auto rickshaw guys know exactly where the real ones are, but near the temple all of them are fake ngl.

[@Thoms958]

Bro .. come to Gobichettipalayam Erode district Tamilnadu.. stay in my home and explore...we will go to Ooty . Connor..

[@sibimuthu2862]

Gobi la enga bro. I am from siruvalur.

[@dilipbhide7089]

Normally indian people eat at home if are in their home city.thats why its possible they do not know about hotels you want to know

[@MJAY026]

It's hard to narrow down on options as all restaurants in madurai is awesome!!!🔥

[@giridharv8673]

Thank you for visiting Madurai, best for trying tamil food and famous for temples, it's one of the oldest city in the world.

[@finally-a-girl-is-noone]

thali is a hindi / north indian word so most people in madurai would not be aware of the term. you should ask for "meals" if you want the same thing down here. also, madurai is famous for non vegetarian dishes which is why they had no suggestions for vegetarian restaurants. also, ask for hotels as restaurants are referred to as hotels by most people

[@Abilashjr]

Much love from Tamil Nadu ❤

[@ShaggySjit0414]

Hai Mike Visit " Kodaikanal" a hill station in Tamilnadu

[@theresatennison8886]

That old lady thought, you want those fruits free of cost. That Janani hotel guy told you that he is working there for 20 years, not 20 hours 😂

[@yogesanto]

Yes offcourse this the Real South India Famous for it's Delicious and Delicacy . Take a another tour b'caz it has way more amazing you yet haven't been amazed . ❤ Thanks from......🎉 Madurai Soul .❤

[@happyliramu]

5:44 he said (lit) "Don't give it to me, I have a monkey hand, I will damage your camera" --- Meaning :- he doesn't want an awkward situation where he ends up breaking your camera 😂😂😂 he was funny....

[@hariprasath1529]

You should try Chettinaadu Mess which is near Meenakshi temple

[@sridharapms1018]

If you visited city i am in madurai❤️ likely i saw this video in Madurai

[@DeadBcozikillledit]

Superb video.. you're gonna go far Mike

[@user-oy4wx1gq2o]

Welcome Madurai @-Tamilnadu

[@lurrykina1556]

Come visit Chennai bro. 😊

[@maddymadhespriyaKandasamy]

4:30 they don’t know because in south Indian especially in tamilnadu we prefer to eat home cooked food, even they working crowd takes lunch boxes from home. Only when we go out of station we eat outside. So locals know lesser compared to others that way.

[@koodalazhagarperumal7213]

If you had turned back from the jigarthanda shop and walked 500mts. backwards from where you reached the temple, you could have found a proper vegetarian meals hotel called the "Modern Restaurant". You could have had a sumptuous South Indian veg meals. Don't miss next time.

[@swetha6480]

I am also from madurai✨❤️

[@thamaraikannan5920]

I am new subscriber from tamilnadu

[@mikeokay]

Thanks for subbing

[@thamaraikannan5920]

Try to put long video bro ❤️❤️

[@senthilsamrat24]

Mate, the last Jigarthanda you had in that shop is the authentic shop who introduced the drink to Madurai and later that drink got famous. I was feeling sad for you when you had the jigarthanda at the first shop that you aren't trying the best one, later you did. 👍👍

[@bluephoenix9]

No point in asking locals of South about good food because most local people eat from their home. Home food and Mom's food is irreplaceable.

[@jitendrasaverker]

That man was ❤🎉😂

[@sarveshrajkumar4302]

Best kind of tourist!

[@MURUGAVEL-pj1zj]

Welcome to South India brother.

[@Allenreangofficial]

Take care mike

[@HeWhoRemaiins]

The subtitles..lol

[@arshharshad2024]

This British guy has amazing vibe of communication 😊. 👏👌

[@rakeshrout2193]

i have eaten here ,OMG is it really popular?. i happens to be there. The food was really great. i salivating thinking about it again.

[@alextercisio]

Funny enough that guy saying not married if it's in Kenya ur seen like you're confused

[@nocompulsioninlove2148]

The group of lads probably live in the suburbs of the city and come to the city once a month or week to do shopping or other such activities. Thats the reason why they couldnt pinpoint you to a good restaurant

[@pavanajsridhar939]

At 4:29 he says he does not know because they don’t eat veg food…very few ppl opt for it…only Brahmins or temple heads go there…that person is a local guy who prolly must have no interest in veg food…u can get good veg meals in a non veg hotel too…

[@randomvideos4119]

This guy is a vibe 😂😂😂 dark and spontaneous humerus all around 😂

[@karthicraja6820]

Madurai is always famous for temples and food in India❤❤❤