The Rotisserie King of San Francisco | Street Food Icons

[@kdgbr]

The best thing ever was to actually hear for the first time a non-Italian pronounce "porchetta" right. I'm almost crying.

[@Diggnuts]

Seeing as he is Swiss, that is not something I would be amazed about.

[@Valquill]

Swiss has an Italian speaking region. Maybe he’s from there? Maybe he just cares lol

[@terrymitchell7057]

I’ve never heard anyone pronounce it wrong here in Europe. Must be an American thing

[@Sam18elnino9]

@@Valquill No I'm Swiss and the people in the Italian speaking part have a much different accent. His first language is Swissgerman. But since Italy is so close we usually know how to pronounce stuff like that, very few Swissgerman speaking people actually speak Italian though.

[@notahotshot]

@@terrymitchell7057, as an American I've never heard it pronounced any other way, than the way he pronounced it. Your opinion must be an ignorance thing.

[@MrQuestful]

I see these folks every week at the farmers markets, I don’t eat a lot of meat, but their porchetta sandwich is phenomenal. It’s got an excellent contrast of crispy, juicy pork and sweet onion jam.

[@MrQuestful]

@@dsc4u no the onion jam is added to the sandwich as a topping with some arugula, it’s not baked in with the porchetta.

[@LatinGhost916]

Which farmers market and what time?

[@MrQuestful]

@@LatinGhost916 the Ferry Building Farmers Market on Saturday mornings.

[@LatinGhost916]

@@MrQuestful i appreciate it

[@adonispabon9708]

hi sir can i asked if you electric or used gas

[@gsolis31]

I've had the porchetta sandwich and it's hands down the last meal I would have on Earth. Sorry mom.

[@geraldtompkins5775]

When I fly to San Francisco from the east coast, BART to Ferry Building and this place. People like this make a city great. I wish he were 2,500 miles closer.

[@obijuankenobi420]

@@geraldtompkins5775 After reading your comment.....it made me realize I'm only 45 minutes away.....and I take it for granted.

[@VinceGaming831]

right after you get your serving of Tube steak from the Castro district

[@VinceGaming831]

don't lie the last meal you'd eat is a big fat trouser trouty

[@obijuankenobi420]

@@VinceGaming831 I know you aint talkin to me

[@joekhalil5469]

Jesus God it looks so good.

[@aus-li]

I agree, Jesus is indeed God.

[@mikearcher1184]

Yup risen king

[@THE-NC2]

@@aus-li no

[@rockowilliams7820]

I think you probably meant HOLY FUCK

[@LEuler-wl1jp]

Jesus tastes good with blue cheese dipping sauce.

[@sid8gerrard]

Holy shit, this looks gooood. ‘Don’t call me chef’ now that’s a humble dude

[@ItsCapital]

His humility was also on display when, near the end of the video, his customer was excited to meet him.

[@brendonching7952]

I’ll tell you first hand, this Porchetta sandwich should be on everyone’s bucket list.

[@gigasenpai8596]

HOT TIP: If you're early enough and find a Roli Roti truck AND they still have Ham Hocks left. Get them. You guys were my saving grace in college, Thanks Thomas.

[@fakertm0638]

U went to college? Deym

[@ThisFamilyAdopts]

The potatoes under the meats to catch the drippings is so smart!

[@bkbk4003]

ever heard of gravy?

[@Chris-ro7mn]

@@bkbk4003 gravy is some crazy stuff. Didnt know how it was made until recently. Just fat, flour and love lol

[@CrowsofAcheron]

That's how they do it in mexico at nearly every restaurant.

[@bkbk4003]

@- i don't know what you mean by singling out one country, as "trash" we're talking about gravy here, all you need is drippings from a cooked animal and some flour, it doesn't matter where in the world you are you can't get it wrong.

[@FallsNight]

Those potatoes with all that flavor dripping onto them. I want.

[@sparkymalarky4322]

His passion for it is shown in his food.. what a humble guy

[@jiahui55]

YES! THIS MAN GETS IT. every time i watch these meat related restaurants and see all the meat juices going to waste on the board. This man is the ONLY one that use those juice on his food.

[@bkbk4003]

Do you even cook your own food? of course you save the meat juices to make GRAVY, EVERYONE does that, you obviously don't cook your own food.

[@ggitslificious]

@@bkbk4003 read his comment again slowly

[@sonfoku73]

@@bkbk4003 learn to read before you learn to write

[@bkbk4003]

@@ggitslificious ​ @Sonfoku i can read, "every time i watch these meat related restaurants and see all the meat juices going to waste " nobody wastes it, CAN YOU READ?

[@MisfitsFiendClub138]

Chef John of Food Wishes is always preaching 'save the accumulated juices'

[@SolidMikeP]

HIS wifes idea about using the potatoes to catch all the good good dripping was amazing.

[@theproudONE92]

As if HIS wife was the reason for HIS success lol what a simp

[@gauchoamigo1828]

@@theproudONE92 People still say simp in 2021?

[@wthwasthat8884]

@@gauchoamigo1828 incels do.

[@Suetvvlogs]

@@theproudONE92 your an idiot! he clearly didn't say that fool! he said that her idea was amazing! there is nothing bad in what he said!

[@ranjanbiswas3233]

@@wthwasthat8884 People still say incel in 2021?

[@srve8908]

Damn that professor is a legend unto himself. One sentence of support can lead to great things.

[@stutchbury]

What a genuinely nice guy. Food looks delicious. The world needs more of these types of people!

[@BruceLlE]

The best sandwich I’ve ever had. Very flavorful. Bread, pork, onions, arugula, and crispy skin all blend well together. Definitely a party in your mouth.

[@fiorarosa1090]

these people should be the faces of America. Hard working, firm, friendly. Truly represent the values of the country.

[@jean-pierrejameselsener7049]

What a brilliant idea for a food truck dish. Porchetta, the street food harking back to ancient Rome. Kind of mother of all street foods prepared with utmost care just like it is meant to be. Welldone, Herr Odermatt.

[@natachamadrigal8795]

Seriously ... he always has lines. I've been to 3 different locations and there is always a line and it's so worth the wait. The meats are so flavorful and his potatoes are out of this world delicious. If you are ever in SF, definitely check him out at the Ferry Building at Saturday's Farmer's Market.

[@smr9239]

Watching from Australia and I am jealous 😂 oneday!

[@KingVictor7]

I visited San Francisco 2 years ago yet I didn't know this delicious food were there.. I spent 4 days in SF😐

[@PurplePeaceGirl]

He used to come to farmers markets in marin and his chicken and potatoes are incomparable 🤤

[@shiznicks74]

I've never met him nor stepped foot in San Francisco, but I love this guy. Godspeed, sir.

[@djchanman]

Definitely a 💎 gem at your local Bay Area farmer’s market! The porchetta is just A++++ 💯 💯 💯

[@obijuankenobi420]

What other Farmers Markets does he go to ? I'm in the East Bay.

[@InSaNiTy0Gaming]

@@obijuankenobi420 civic center

[@tuckerbugeater]

#DirtyMeat #BanMeat

[@CatAT0N1_C]

@@tuckerbugeater Who. The. Fuck. Asked?

[@svlagonda7417]

What a terrific attitude that guy has, and what a fantastic business that deserves tons of support.

[@twig828]

I been binge watching season 1 and 2 the past 24 hours and I'm so glad this just dropped

[@kollakolla]

First time my parents visited me in the city I took them here and this is the one thing they consistently ask about.

[@FrostPhoenix_]

6:03 I really really admire the chefs who tell their own recipes in all honesty without any fluff or things like "our own secret rub". This guy is such a great and humble person and it shows that just from his personality itself. The food looks mind-blowingly amazing and I would have definitely visited him if I wasn't living on the other end of the earth haha!

[@andymcevoy3109]

It’s not like he told you the ratios so it literally doesn’t matter

[@catlion4925]

He really did living his life to the fullest, i can see how he will die without regrets becuase how pure his soul is. And of course his foods look awesome !

[@user-ix7iu4wf8o]

the humility he has really shows how classy he is, this is one bread I'll gladly pay without any regrets. heck i'll even pay him extra so he can offer some of those quality cuts to some poor or homeless who cant afford it try them out.

[@9114utube]

(Update) Wow! First I was salivating, then I got teary-eyed of heartbreak story, to final joy for spiritual comeback. Fyi: This "chef" speaks from the heart

[@interamerica6027]

He has had imitation rotisserie trucks pop over the years, but none of them are as good as Thomas.

[@lisamolinar4224]

I'm so excited and so proud to say that I'm a Native San Franciscan born and raised in this beautiful city and yes the sandwiches are to-die-for the line is long but it's so worth it and I'm going this weekend to the farmer's market because things are getting better with Covid 19,-So now its the best time to eat well & continue to be happy safe and Full of porketa!!!!!

[@obijuankenobi420]

@Lewis C Its always been like that.....but it got a lot worse in the past 5 years.

[@aidantan8312]

I'll see you there, I have a feeling the entire bay is gonna be there on sat

[@crazyspace6792]

@Lewis C sf is a beautiful city with an amazing amount of culture. Unfortunately the city management sucks.

[@adc2327]

@@obijuankenobi420 It hasn't always been like that. My family came here in the 40s after WWII. Ups and downs, good and bad. Constantly changing. This too shall pass.

[@frossbog]

@@crazyspace6792 So have they cleaned the syringes and shit off of the sidewalks yet?

[@dynoburger]

This is the highlight of our trips to Ferry Plaza. Absolutely stellar.

[@WC_Beer_Reviews]

I think a food truck would be the only way I'd get into owning my own business. Seems like you get to choose what hours to operate and mobility makes it to where you can test out different locations to maximize your profits!

[@obijuankenobi420]

Portland is the food truck mecca

[@suyashjaiswal2782]

I'd say you get in, get in only if you're passionate about your food and what you cook. Cause else itll be like a chore for you. Take it from me I used to work at a 5 star restaurant just for bucks but didnt had any liberty, now that I have my own cafe I'm more than happy and content

[@cardion411]

@@suyashjaiswal2782 How was your journey of opening your own cafe? I have always wanted to, but never stepped out and did it.

[@mugensamurai]

A Swiss guy serving Italian street food and French chicken and potatoes. Nice.

[@phillipjthomas3476]

One of the best sandwiches I’ve ever eaten. This guy makes magic.

[@TheMiddleAmerican]

What a wonderful man. Thanks for sharing stories about good people.

[@jacobylujan4]

Mans finessed folks by wearing a chef jacket lmao

[@treelee2602]

This guy's is a rare combination of good cook and good business man

[@NathanGudBoii]

You can smell the aroma through the screennnn!! Looks so good!

[@aquaman12187]

This legend has been at the ferry market for like 2 decades. I remember when I had the porchetta sandwich the first time. Literally amazing.

[@elyjah6380]

One of the first ones where I've seen the guy just tell you exactly what seasoning he's using not oh it's a secret I can't tell you everything , which is super cool , my flatmate nonna used to make porchetta and send it over at Xmas and he would share with me and it was amazing 😍

[@PB-jk8bl]

I was a chef in SF 2005-2015 and would eat Thomas' food while shopping the farmer's market. He is a true artisan and his food is exceptional!!!

[@JoeBlow_4]

I don't know why I got emotional at the end. Weird. But this dude clearly knows how to cook pork.

[@MrListless]

Its ok. Pork makes me emotional too.

[@johnavery9764]

* speaking with my best Lloyd Bridges voice*, 'Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit pork'.

[@lionlight777]

Honestly delicious. Worked downtown San Francisco per covid. Well worth a try. 👍

[@antikoerper256]

A true swiss man - cant be mistaken! Respect from Bulgarian

[@randyo6019]

I grew up eating food from food trucks! Best ever and reasonable with portions and prices. Can’t wait to go back to SF.

[@nordicwarrior9566]

You gotta be well programmed to actually "want" to visit the bay area🤢

[@randyo6019]

@@nordicwarrior9566 Lol not scared. I’m from crazy Philly. I’ve been twice to SF. Love it there.

[@nordicwarrior9566]

Hmm I'm from ATL and I don't like the urban decay but to each their own.

[@just_julian]

Probably the best spot munchies has done

[@damienkong9852]

Looks so delicious ! We can see the passion this man has put in his business, heart warming.

[@scottbrandon9390]

Imagine how good those roasted potatoes would be having soaked up the juice from the roasting chickens and porchetta.

[@sensemille]

"are you the founder? I can't believe I finally get to meet you" = he is literally never there :)) ... but yes, the food looks amazing!

[@knark]

His wife is super nice. Back in college when I used to work at the Japanese deli in the Ferry Building a little after Roli Roti first opened and they had just the one truck, she would often stop in when they were working the Saturday farmers market (she's Japanese and the deli sells legit Japanese salads and snacks that are everyday eats in Japan, but almost never found outside Japan unless you have a Japanese grocer or make it yourself). Sometimes we would do a trade but it was mostly going to each other's shops and exchanging pleasantries.

[@rafakanabik5935]

Every block in Mexico has its own rotisserie , instead of porchetta they usually have pork ribs and yeah those potatoes that have been soaking all the juices that drip down are freaking insane jajaj

[@UncleFred100]

Thomas is a good business friend of mine...he is an outstanding human being, and 100% what you see here. Plus, everything he touches turns to gold...he was playing with bone broth made from his chicken bones, and that playing is now a multi million dollar business! You can buy it in supermarkets now. An immigrant who has embraced American entrepreneurship...it doesn’t get any better!😉😉

[@ToyAspire]

No Brasil, mas digo especificamente em São Paulo, o frango assado é algo muito comum. É encontrando quase em toda as cidade e é consumido principalmente aos sábados e domingos. Já a panceta (porchetta) é um item também muito consumido principalmente nos churrascos. Parabéns pela reportagem. Peço desculpas por não saber escrever em inglês e prefiro não usar o Google Tradutor.

[@21cup]

Olá, em Portugal também comemos muito frango assado na brasa, porchetta não tanto porque não temos a influência italiana. O frango no Brasil vem com molho piri-piri ou é preparado de outra maneira?

[@victorbenner539]

Thank you Munchies for this video/story. You always do well. You did especially well with this one. Have a great day 🌤 😀 🙏

[@air2838]

I live in Los Angeles, I have been to SF numerous times and EVERY time I've gone I have made time for the Porchetta sandwich. I haven't been in about 3 years and I miss it to this day! I would go to SF at this point just for that sandwich. It is amazing and to anyone going I highly suggest it! Also can't forget the potatoes!

[@even4175]

Literally drooling over those potatoes

[@escargot8854]

I go running by here on Saturdays and had no idea this was the reason everyone stood in line. Not lying the line for this place is crazy. I always wondered what kind of chicken everyone was queueing up for

[@go7cha459]

Well that makes my soul happy.

[@kevingirard4897]

Wow inpiration of a guy who d'ont give up i'ts a pleasur to see people like this who strive for a better live 🙏

[@Enes-wj5xq]

Street food > Fancy Restaurants

[@dougamer31]

Porchetta on a food truck thats badass shit

[@roentgen822]

This dude rolling his Rs just like them chickens on that rotisserie spit 😂 but seriously I’m starving

[@carmensaltarelli1387]

I had the high privilege of having the porkhetta sandwich last month at the San Francisco market. It is the best! I am from Ontario Canada.

[@sfurq2954]

Jim’s bbq in the mission for best rotisserie chicken

[@sp1re293]

it looks so delicious

[@urbanfilms1452]

I’ve going to the one at the San Rafael farmers market since I was a toddler and I can’t get enough of how delicious the chicken and potatoes are !

[@tabithaschultz6308]

He is such a wholesome lil Swiss cinnamon roll and must be protected at all costs

[@jacktchance]

This guy shows up to my local farmer's market. The potatoes are amazing!

[@paulsolon6229]

The food truck used to sell chicken broth. I tried it many times, even tho not organic not pasture raised. He summers the bones for 24 hours. And makes delicious chicken broth, superb

[@toraimanchester4658]

those potatoes look like absolute ecstasy

[@eganmeyar1188]

Many moons ago, I was fortunate enough to try Roli Roti in Oakland farmers market. the chicken and them taters are really out of this world

[@okarss]

Used to go every Friday old oakland farmers market. Now with wfh I'll catch you at grand lake farmers market. Please sell the salt you put on the potatoes... absolute crack

[@ericmeriatkormann3706]

I really like this guy. He brought something very popular in Europe. In Sunday, the moms are going to the fresh market and has a chicken with some potatoes and a fresh salad. Kids love it and moms do not have to cook lol it's Sunday 😂. Roti Roli have great products

[@kendrinawaskoro3031]

What a cook and personality! I hope his business goes well!

[@G0Berzerk]

Почему-то все когда смотрят такие видео, в первую очередь думают о том как это круто, но никто не обращает внимания на то, что эти люди очень много работают. Thanks for your video! With love from Russia :)

[@yayyay533]

Lucky to live near this. This beat the porchettas I had in Rome

[@mikeevansgutierrezcasanas6234]

Have been following this guy for at least 10 years. Some day I'll have the privilege to have one of his sandwiches.

[@J.Folkss]

Had this then went to point Reyes then got yelled at by a Karen 🤘

[@tuckerbugeater]

#DirtyMeat #BanMeat

[@Fharcy041]

this one thing what bigger companies cant replicate, passion making something tasty

[@Sharks4Cup408]

His food truck makes trips to San Jose very frequently too. I've been a regular customer of his since 2002.

[@BrainDancer]

Looks crazy good and well priced. Those potatoes must be amazing

[@BayArea-bx7er]

This is amazing food! I’ve had it so many times and never had regretted it. Miss Oakland’s farmers market a lot now.

[@sundawg911]

I knew he was Swiss. lol. I was like that accent. He seems to happy and positive. Glad he has been able to continue his success.

[@syke.thutop]

You put on "A white chef shirt" it is because of you took "marketing and management" in the UC Berkeley. That hey your college course came in handy.

[@geoffreyreeves7213]

I’ve never met this man but this is the correct attitude for a wonderful life

[@josephinedupond3693]

Soo nice to see one of my country's fella having success in America! Witer soo 😊

[@LuckytheCharmander]

How many ingredients, not even 8? Impeccable

[@swagotosurjodutta7341]

4:14 ,paranormal activity spotted.

[@KekelMyShekel]

It's a bird..

[@swagotosurjodutta7341]

@@KekelMyShekel ok.

[@llew777]

IF this is not the definition of hard work and dedication. WHAT IS

[@jurassicsushi]

I would love to have a pile of that meat on a dish with a big scoop of those potatoes and onions and just stuff my face by the water.

[@paulj8726]

Lol. I’m glad someone remembered they were once called roach coach. I guess roach coach was a little bit too honest, hence the renaming to food truck.

[@Mellowcanuck33]

He's a cook. They can wear the same uniform as a Chef. Cooks have their recipes and master them. Cooks feed people. When I saw him drag that bun across the cutting board. I know why the line is there.

[@sylvestersinead2663]

Yup. Cooks feed people. Chefs do too. It's just that chefs studied in school and are more refined, yes? With the tweezers to select the most perfect parsley leaf and blenders to make glorified baby food. C'mon. Don't generalize. Some cooks make better food than some chefs. Being a chef doesn't make someone better than all cooks. Using bread to mop up sauces is a practice that has developed independently across cultures, convergent even. Sometimes, a lot of flavor is sacrificed when you make art with food on a plate, praise it for the excellent use of negative space making it look like a terrarium, saying to simply throw everything in a pot and stew it is on a lower level of things. Just because food looks pretty on a big white plate with dots and dollops of different gels does not make it better than a sandwich with bread that mopped up resting juices.

[@christjan08]

@@sylvestersinead2663 chefs haven't necessarily studied in school. It's a title earned after years of work.

[@Mellowcanuck33]

@@sylvestersinead2663 Holy shit bub.

[@sylvestersinead2663]

@@christjan08 Mhmm. Well I just hear a lot of people who own restaurants and acclaimed for their food say "don't call me chef, i didn't go to school for this".

[@christjan08]

@@sylvestersinead2663 no cook fresh out of school will get called chef. If they ask to be called chef they'll get laughed it. Like I said, it's a title earned, not given

[@AlexNH56]

watching while eating ramen in college love it!

[@SD_FANZ209]

Well, I hope He's still at it. Bc after watching this, we are now planning a trip to S.F(only 2.5 hrs away😆) just to eat here. OMFG this looks 💣💣💣💣! I could almost smell the food cooking through my phone!!!🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@UniqueDesignStudio1]

Omg update us on how it was 😍🤤🤤🤤

[@sirfitz8125]

watch out for pedo's, poop in the street, and needles. I got the fuck out of there!

[@tashasolomon8915]

Part of the perfect Saturday in San Fran.... How i miss it...

[@Nothing-qq4hd]

If he had a cook roasting 3 hrs earlier and slicing the porchetta ahead of the service it would be less congested

[@vinjagvijya]

We don't rush it we let it cook 👍👍👍 - soft and steamy inside and crusty outside

[@drosky5512]

This man brought the taste and smell to Grand Ave Farmer's Market since I was a kid. So happy he got coverage.

[@carll.9720]

Their chicken is fire ! Helped me get thru my busy schedule with college and work.