The Rotisserie King of San Francisco | Street Food Icons

[@h.crawfin4423]

I was a chef in a catering company in Oakland from 2004 to 2014. I've met this man and he's not pretending to be humble "he really is!!!!!!". But when he told the story of his first truck I gotta admit I didn't know it but he inspired a bunch of us back then and now inspires me more now. Love you bay area, we are stronger than we pretend not to be.

[@nordicwarrior9566]

Bay area is descending into chaos lol wtf u talking about.

[@MisfitsFiendClub138]

@@nordicwarrior9566 Go away

[@SultanMenzuma]

Adolf Shekelberg “descending into chaos” the Bay Area has never been as peaceful as it is today. If you saw Oakland, SF, Richmond, Berkeley etc 10-20 yrs ago, the amount of violent crime was staggering and you can see it from the property values then. Not to mention the crack epidemic in the 80s. Only newcomers or people with amnesia think the Bay Area is dangerous.

[@pistolshrimp6252]

@@SultanMenzuma www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/A-violent-year-Bay-Area-murders-spiked-36-in-15857202.php You must have a very warped definition of peaceful. Well you're simply ignoring reality.

[@SultanMenzuma]

pistol shrimp You must have a warped sense of reality if you think a spike is representative of the recent history but that’s typical for reactionaries. From your own article that you linked “While the trend is troubling, San Francisco’s increase came after a 56-year low in homicides in 2019. The 2020 figure is still lower than almost every other year since the 1960s, and is dwarfed by several years in the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s, when there were regularly twice the number of killings.” You didn’t even read the whole article you dipshit.

[@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?

[@AL__EX]

I'm sure the food is good, but his personality and appreciation for his customers is EVERYTHING

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Royce Supplement

[@rrmerlin3402]

The most spectacular street food in the Bay area....this is coming from a 20 year street food vendor

[@ifoldinhalfsoeasily]

Their potatoes are legendary, especially paired with the porchetta.

[@pnourani]

When cooked correctly yes. Too many times they are undercooked.

[@MisfitsFiendClub138]

@@pnourani good point, I have experienced that

[@jimfrater7395]

@@pnourani yes mostly they are undercooked, I stopped buying them

[@chadsimmons6347]

The homeless drug addicts standing nearby gave me the creeps, poop on the ground!!!!

[@bufordmaddogtannen5164]

Toes

[@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

[@mayrar2321]

Keep these videos coming @Muchies ! It restores my faith In humanity . We have immigrants from all over the world just trying to get by with hard work! Will def be adding this to my list of places to go to :)

[@RJLBC562]

👏🏾 Exactly!

[@sekrystalb]

Exactly! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@mono5299]

Omg, everything about this is so Swiss. His name, his way of speaking. The fact that he sells rotisserie chicken with roasted potatoes out of a food truck. Peak Swiss energy

[@llvllvllvllv]

Probably a nazi too

[@k_.illy27]

Facts💯. I live in Bern Switzerland n mostly the first friday of every month is when every rotisserie truck sells chicken but, but the pork kinda looks 🔥🔥

[@ArekSuroboyo1]

St. Gallen area?

[@AkeemDenim]

Thought he was from Tirol until he mentioned Switzerland.

[@ArekSuroboyo1]

@@AkeemDenim First I thought he was a Bavarian from around Bad Reichenhall or Austria from around Salzburg.

[@toanirbanbanerjee]

He sounds like a pure soul!!!

[@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.

[@stutchbury]

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

[@twig828]

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

[@shehriarmohsin1451]

mans got such pure energy..... makes you think how many actually good people out there putting their honest work. Man deserves everything in his world

[@yannikin]

Have been going for years. I love the “would we have made it without it? Yes of course.” Much love Thomas! My son loves your food for all 4 years he’s been coming there!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@sparkymalarky4322]

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

[@ariharrison3938]

These guys catered my wedding rehearsal dinner. Was out of control amazing!

[@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'

[@srve8908]

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

[@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.

[@viktrois]

i swear rolli roti used to come to my hometown’s farmers market down in monterey. their chicken is to die for

[@obijuankenobi420]

You like living in Monterey ????? I love Monterey but my wife thinks its boring.

[@straightshootah7550]

@@obijuankenobi420 if she hates Monterey, she for the streets. Chin up king.

[@obijuankenobi420]

@@straightshootah7550 Lmfao.....trippin......funny tho

[@dorito7480]

@@obijuankenobi420 the amount of question marks you put is sus boi

[@obijuankenobi420]

@@dorito7480 For real ????????????????????????

[@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😐

[@unequebell2769]

I’ve lived in San Francisco for almost 3 years now and haven’t been here. For everyone to say it’s too die for and it’s really that good, I’m missing out💯 and now I’m taking advantage! I’m Going to get my plate😩❤️

[@monotard2745]

Let us know

[@dextew69]

Im leaving my . Here for the update

[@davido4018]

How was it?

[@aidantan5781]

@@davido4018 its fking trash lmao. Overhyped for sure. They just mass produce sandwiches and their quality suffers hard.

[@danschuster5187]

Did u like the food

[@brendonching7952]

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

[@FallsNight]

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

[@PurplePeaceGirl]

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

[@fiorarosa1090]

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

[@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

[@svlagonda7417]

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

[@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.

[@shiznicks74]

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

[@klauskleberito]

When you’re Swiss, he speaks one sentence in English and you immediately know he has a Swiss origin.

[@REnegadeNevec]

Yes I think I know what you mean, first I thought he was from Germany but after watching the video until he mentioned Swiss.

[@BanHan]

That's what it was! I couldn't wrap my head around his accent. Thought he was Norwegian!

[@herschelschueler]

Name: German Attitude: Swiss Country of Residence: USA Hotel: *Trivago*

[@swisslinking]

@@herschelschueler odermatt is actually a very typical swiss name

[@herschelschueler]

@@swisslinking könnte man trotzdem leicht als deutsch oder österreichisch empfinden.

[@knowone353]

Here's a man that loves and takes pride in what he does. A little hard work never hurt anyone. The food looks great. Wishing him well.

[@danb4811]

Hes roasting chicken AND porchetta over the potatoes. You know how good that must be? God damn.

[@Tryintobemi]

I am genuinely so happy for this man! He has such a great energy about him and his work ethic is outstanding. I'll have to make a stop if I'm ever around!!

[@lorddaquanofhouserastafari4177]

This man is so proud of what he does that is the most beautiful thing to see

[@xrey209]

This man is such a great guy and he still does this with a passion I love selling at the market and getting his food for lunch

[@muzaaaaak]

That chicken and potatoes reminds me of El Pechugan in Puerto Vallarta. Some of the best street food in the world is there. This guys food looks incredible.

[@obijuankenobi420]

I'm going to Puerto Vallarta in November......any recommendations?

[@muzaaaaak]

@@obijuankenobi420 old town or neuvo PV? most of my experience is the malecon area and old town. are you at a resort for your stay?

[@obijuankenobi420]

@@muzaaaaak I have no idea yet. I just know I want to eat at the best food spots.

[@muzaaaaak]

@@obijuankenobi420 food of the best kind, we shall find for you then (spoken in yoda's voice). lm pull up reccos from my notes.

[@obijuankenobi420]

@@muzaaaaak I'll be waiting 😊

[@richardgauna5108]

Authentic Italian porchetta is amazingly succulent and flavorful, and the way he soaks up the juice from the pork onto the ciabatta bread only then to top it with onion marmalade and arugula makes me want to fly out to to try that. Excellent job!

[@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.

[@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?

[@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

[@TheMiddleAmerican]

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

[@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.

[@kollakolla]

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

[@Aggrressor92]

Love his passion and enthusiasm in his work.

[@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 !

[@larry8lo]

Totally legit food. The potatoes with all the dripping are amazing. You just need a little salt on that and that's it. The only downside is the lines are super long.

[@jrmc530]

Looks so freaking amazing can’t wait to try it out. I Gotta go one of these weekends!

[@victorbenner539]

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

[@steelerdaddy2013]

reminds me of the German rotisserie chickens that used to come through our base in Germany

[@phillipjthomas3476]

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

[@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.

[@lionlight777]

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

[@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 😍

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@damienkong9852]

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

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@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 !

[@kiatequila424]

I'm on vacation in the bay, I'm going here tomorrow!

[@janolas5945]

Let us know how it was

[@batchagaloopytv5816]

not without a mask a vaccine card and 2 hairs from your moms side of the family.

[@asalazar]

They at the ferry building on saturdays during farmers market

[@hunterdelaghetto]

Thursday’s at UN Plaza on Market untill 3 in SF Saturday and Sunday at Lake Merritt in Oakland. Mess wit it he fire.

[@obijuankenobi420]

@@hunterdelaghetto Oh shit.....Lake Merritt......now I don't have to pay for bridge toll and parking.....good lookin out.

[@thanos9350]

This man is so wholesome.

[@jacobylujan4]

Mans finessed folks by wearing a chef jacket lmao

[@johnavery9764]

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

[@adrielsebastian5216]

When he rubbed that bread all over the cutting board and the porchetta to get all its juices, holy cow. I'd eat that bread alone w/o anything, I'm okay w/ that.

[@treelee2602]

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

[@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!

[@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 🙏

[@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.

[@johnr797]

That quick chopping sound is so satisfying

[@bryan1468]

I live 40 minutes away. Thinking about taking the train to the city this Saturday just to try their food 😋

[@fabmanthereal]

im swiss too! if im ever in SF i have to try his food 😂🙌🏼

[@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!

[@sfurq2954]

Jim’s bbq in the mission for best rotisserie chicken

[@go7cha459]

Well that makes my soul happy.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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

[@AetherCS2]

Went their a couple years ago and can honestly say the porchetta is the best I’ve had.

[@tabithaschultz6308]

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

[@Syco108]

This is what makes the world a good place. People doing what makes them happy

[@potato_demon]

that looks insanely juicy

[@MisfitsFiendClub138]

Get the porchetta sandwich, it's 50 times better than the chicken

[@williampatience9524]

You are the master of gastronomy.

[@roentgen822]

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

[@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!😉😉

[@sp1re293]

it looks so delicious

[@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.

[@Megadebt]

That is a wild accent could not place it at all... now I know what a Swiss accent sounds like also the food looks amazing

[@gottireyes9443]

As amazing and delicious as the food looks This guys personality sold me . Awesome!

[@cookingthebooks901]

Looks so freakin tasty!

[@Shadowboost]

I'm a native SF and never been here... I probably passed by it a couple of times but didn't really notice (did smell awesome). This guy is getting my business, soon!

[@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

[@shieroc]

He seems like such a nice guy and his food looks absolutely delicious