“How long you been cooking sir?” “I’m not a cook” #Bars 😂😂
@Angel425154 жыл бұрын
Is it me or is he hella rude?
@BallsMolosovich4 жыл бұрын
first of all, i'm not a rapper
@Knackpacks4 жыл бұрын
@@Angel42515 you wouldn’t last in New York then
@georgezoulis4414 жыл бұрын
@@Angel42515 hes no non sense, you know what it means to not have a menu, no pricing, that takes a set of big balls, hes just sooo angry that people dont understand what it takes to put a fresh meal like that together, no singing no dancing, shut up, pay up, keep it moving
@seany2times4 жыл бұрын
@@georgezoulis441 nah he’s just talking out his ass trying to say some profound shit over some vegetables 😆 😂 He’s making some damn good food though.
@wwilliams32784 жыл бұрын
I work in the building in front of this food truck. Usually there is NO talking while waiting for food. The patrons nicknamed him "angry food truck guy". You don't ask any questions. You line up, give him $10 and receive a container of food. I've been going to his truck for years and this is the first time I've ever heard him speak!!! Great job JL!!
@ImBrickedUpRightNow4 жыл бұрын
Peace and Serenity weird, I hear him talk a lot
@christianshuler6724 жыл бұрын
"food truck nazi" lol. Like the seinfeld episode soup nazi 😂😂
@wwilliams32784 жыл бұрын
@@ImBrickedUpRightNow that's wonderful
@TheNumbasign24 жыл бұрын
@@christianshuler672 I just said that. I felt this way since I first met him in 2017
@koredetails51734 жыл бұрын
#NorthPhillyPeacePark does the same
@b.philly6926 Жыл бұрын
Gus is a real character, No one can make food like him . 20 years of eating his food . I love him . Great guy who works extremely hard to feed people a good and healthy food .
@squirrelgray94511 ай бұрын
Thank you for supporting this legend and I'm jealous I haven't been eating his food for 20 years.
@waltertucker42976 ай бұрын
And get paid $$$that's his reason😂
@lifedeather6 ай бұрын
Gus fring
@phillygirl215_54 ай бұрын
You don’t know but chicken and falafels are usually a part of dish
@BELAJARprogramAJ3 ай бұрын
You'll be surprised that portion like that is really cheap here in indonesia, only different ingredients
@jacobp.20242 жыл бұрын
People might think he's pretentious or arrogant, but if you look past the surface, you see a man providing affordable, healthy food for his community using whatever ingredients are available with little care for fluff like appearance or service. I'm sure he's given a lot of struggling people good meals to bring home. He's a good man at heart, and has my respect. Better than fast food.
@alexandrep49132 жыл бұрын
No one thinks this.
@jonesparza23232 жыл бұрын
Cares more about u than the CEO of McDonald's
@sammiesnowflake84402 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your insightful perspective
@jaccl45392 жыл бұрын
I took it the other way restaurants his arrogance allows him to have a quality service which has a net value more then most fast food restaurants.
@obnoxiouscat62692 жыл бұрын
@@alexandrep4913 I do, now delete your comment 🤓
@soffwhere Жыл бұрын
This man is crazy. Did you hear me? He’s crazy. I’ve just moved to Philadelphia and I knew I had to give this truck a try. I rounded the corner on 8th, and sure enough I was hit with the aroma of charred vegetables, chicken, and pineapple. As I expected, there was already a line. As I got closer, I could hear this same voice. He was talking to himself, talking to his line of customers, and somehow also talking to nobody. He was chattering about how he goes to Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, and farmer’s markets, and he’s lucky if he finds 2 ingredients at any one of them. “I have a lotta friends that started restaurants, and after 2, 3 years, they buy the cheap potatoes. Cheap tomatoes. Not about good food any more. All about money. You want good food? Get good ingredients. Maybe you make at home, but I gonna make for you here”. He rambled and smiled and shouted the entire time. All the while, he was cooking up a masterpiece for everyone in line. I had chicken schwarma with asparagus, charred jalapeños, blueberries, raspberries, felafel, and noodles with a portion of some tangy and creamy orange mystery sauce. Absolutely extraordinary, and the most food I’ve received for $15 since moving to the city. I was treated to a fantastic meal, and I was reminded that the line between insanity and genius is remarkably thin. I will be back.
@Livelife257 Жыл бұрын
Love your description!!❤
@AudioRohnRx Жыл бұрын
Hes Not Crazy
@047Kenny Жыл бұрын
@@AudioRohnRxhe’s not. He’s a genius
@garycairns-gf1pj Жыл бұрын
Hes not daft hes open 2 hours a day with a queue all the time hes a top G big upto him ❤
@Coach0kay Жыл бұрын
@@AudioRohnRxfr they super exaggerated the first sentence lmao
@steeler75884 жыл бұрын
I grab this once a week. Guy is prone to lengthy rants about how commercial food is killing you, but the man's food is super healthy, delicious, and a crazy value at $10.
@seany2times4 жыл бұрын
He seems like real fucking stuck up doucebag but he’s serving up that good ass food in big portions, I’m honestly puzzled. Is he really that incredibly lame in real life, gassing himself up and talking down on you?
@steeler75884 жыл бұрын
@@seany2times Yeah... Pretty much. I usually just keep my headphones on the entire time I'm in line.
@MrFuchew4 жыл бұрын
@@seany2times I know about 10 guys from egypt and they are all like this
@splashpit4 жыл бұрын
Was going to call you lucky then I remembered you live in Philly .
@divineeyeobserver7544 жыл бұрын
Hes right though
@-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-2 жыл бұрын
The fact that he does not allow a purchase of more than one container at once and needing to go back to the end of the line if you want another one just shows how passionate he is about it and how he is not driven by money to do what he loves.
@dennispalmer60072 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of the soup nazi from Seinfeld.
@bigguy73532 жыл бұрын
So if he was losing money he'd keep doing it?
@AtriasNaradan2 жыл бұрын
If you just care to think into it a bit more, it’s actually a business trick that he limits one box per customer per order, nothing to do with passion at all. For any food joints, lining up of customers is a great selling point, as people walking by will be able to see and become more interested to visit. So, by making each customers to go back in line for every box they want to get, he effectively keeping the customer line up in front of his food stall as long as possible. What’s more, since he only charged $10 for that much, customers typically won’t mind having to go to the back of the line up again just to get more…and in the case they don’t want to line up multiple times, they’d bring friends along which will end up making the line up in front of his stall looks longer. That’s not to mention that anyone who used to home cooking probably knows that we can get even more than that with $10 if we do it ourselves. You can even find youtube vid nowadays that shows you a full serving of home cook meal like that with just $1-$2. We all have to respect the fact that the guy really is a business genius through and through. He’s using the fact that restaurants are charging customers relatively big amounts for a meals, to create something that common people will perceive as “low price, but resto quality & quantity”.
@-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-2 жыл бұрын
@@AtriasNaradan Very insightful, this was a good read, thanks for that
@godturkey40982 жыл бұрын
@@EggEnjoyer Not really. Business wise it makes no sense. If someone buys it all now, or everyone buys it all eventually. It all gets bought. Like.... what you even trying to say?
@mariaanderson59852 жыл бұрын
Been going to him for over a decade, he's a very nice man and he gets highest quality meats, vegetables ect... and puts them together to make a healthy meal for his customers. His food is uniquely seasoned with fresh herbs and spices and not salty but absolutely delicious. He cooks over charcoal giving the food even more flavor. Went there last month and his price is now $15 as the cost of ingredients has gone up but his platter is well worth the money. You can easily get 2-3 meals and it is filled with meat (protein). He has been in the food/restaurant industry for well over 40 years. Honestly, its gourmet!
@MidTierVillain2 жыл бұрын
I can imagine the 10$ ticket couldn’t last long, especially with inflation; but, as you stated- that’s enough for food for the entire day. Well worth the money.
@imaramblins2 жыл бұрын
The amount this guy contradicted himself in the first couple of minutes was enough to turn me off, and I'm way too picky to not know what I'm getting (and then not want to eat it). But, if enough people like yourself like his food, and keep coming to buy it, he must be doing something right.
@datscrazy40952 жыл бұрын
@@imaramblins ok cool, not for u then 🤷🏽♂️
@misterspock46302 жыл бұрын
@@imaramblins Good step aside nobody's going to miss you in Philadelphia trust me!
@diego0329122 жыл бұрын
@@datscrazy4095 They literally said it wasn't for them so why are you repeating it?
@edjarrett3164 Жыл бұрын
As a cook, I can’t be more awed by this man. He’s a chef without pretense or excuses. He cooks from his heart using fresh ingredients and delivering for only $10 a platter. It’s also impressive he uses a conventional bbq grill to cook his food. Something very rare in food trucks. The man rocks!
@10ashagirl Жыл бұрын
His price went up to $15
@benkova6925 Жыл бұрын
Yeah it went up to $15 so it certainly has lost its value and appeal
@SaveTheSunF1R3x Жыл бұрын
@@benkova6925 I'm sure most of that food he serves has gone up more than just $5 so it's still a bangin deal imo.
@StevXtreme Жыл бұрын
@@benkova6925 That mountain of food is 2x the price here in Costa Rica where salaries are like 1/4th of those in the US. Don't fucking complain
@kevm3 Жыл бұрын
It absolutely is a great deal. Where else can you get grilled chicken and fresh vegetables with fruits for $15 bucks, especially up north? this would likely be 25 bucks in most places
@ryanengle31883 жыл бұрын
as a chef i picked up immediately when he said, i dont cook, this over here, that Machine cooks. He is a Culinary artist. and i love the no Menu. he gets whats fresh and creates the dish the night before or that morning, love it.
@usmcplu2 жыл бұрын
No menu keeps waste down. I wish there were more places like this. I want to eat healthy and NOT meal prep.
@alfredstephen38872 жыл бұрын
The term "Culinary Artist" perfectly described this guy. Thank you.
@drisraptor29922 жыл бұрын
Having no menu and just cooking what you have fresh and in season sounds like every chefs dream
@rich0771402 жыл бұрын
Just wondering if it all has anything to do with licensing and taxes? I like listening to his ideas though
@jeremybeltzhoover63752 жыл бұрын
Ya. From anyone that has worked b.o.h. at any real spot, you know how real this guy is. $3: half an avocado; $1.50 chicken; $1 falafel; etc. I think that he understands working for your self very well. You don't go into a passion expecting to get rich
@skatingcanuck98372 жыл бұрын
This is the first time I've seen a food truck use charcoal, fresh herbs, asparagus, avocado with generous proportions! $10 is a steal! Love his unapologetically awesome standards and passion! The fact that he limits 1 order per person, does not sell drinks (an easy way to increase profit), and is only open 12-2pm shows he is driven by passion, not profit. If I ever hit Philly he will be on my to do list. Thank you JL for giving a unique spotlight to his incredible culinary voice.
@truenorth26532 жыл бұрын
That almost looks like $10 worth of food. And it is cooked over charcoal - looks phenomenal.
@dries34212 жыл бұрын
@@truenorth2653 It looks like burnt, canceralert!!!
@faranocks2 жыл бұрын
@@truenorth2653 He says he gets whatever he can get that's fresh and cheap. This allows him to keep prices they way they are, with the quantity, freshness and distinct uniqueness of a more expensive meal.
@bakouboss89692 жыл бұрын
His greek thats why he uses charcoal
@stressmuffin2 жыл бұрын
I’ve never been to Philly, but thanks to this video, I have to try this culinary genius’s food.
@stephaniejames10622 жыл бұрын
It’s like a blind bag for adults. You hand the guy ten bucks and he hands you a box of whatever he cooked that day. That’s awesome 👏🏻
@auston9112 жыл бұрын
eat what you want throw what you don't
@glassangel00002 жыл бұрын
This is actually genius lol
@MrPlum00012 жыл бұрын
I'd appreciate it if anyone knows where he sets up.
@fmar.83112 жыл бұрын
It's not "whatever"...
@micl65622 жыл бұрын
not whatever
@zachsmcl Жыл бұрын
This is so similar to a Japanese Omakase actually. Minimal discussion, you get the chefs choice, and you leave happy. There’s a level of respect and trust between customer and cook. They’re not going to the truck because they know they’re gonna LOVE the food. They go because they trust the guy making it and know they won’t be disappointed. Same dude cooking every day. Consistent. It’s like having a husband who knows your tastes and has been cooking for you for years. Phenomenal
@MakeSushi14 жыл бұрын
"to be a cook is serious work you need a menu to be a cook, I'm not a cook" fantastic stand-up guy love him 😁
@mrb26433 жыл бұрын
My wife is not a cook. We don't have a menu at home. But I eat every day
@upt1233 жыл бұрын
@@mrb2643 Nice😁
@looneygoon65143 жыл бұрын
He's cooking, people are eating the food so he's a cook wtf, guys awkward if you ask me
@ChairWithScoliosis3 жыл бұрын
You think everyone that cooks you food is a cook? Lol
@looneygoon65143 жыл бұрын
@@ChairWithScoliosis i get it lol but on the other hand someone which has cooked for you is a cook no matter how bad the food, i really get the humour though
@Hoagie434 жыл бұрын
He’s the best. Been going to him for over 10 years. He drops off his cart, drives somewhere to park his truck and rides a bike back to the cart, sets up, line forms for lunch, and a lot of happy people have a lunch they will talk about for months.
@drone10174 жыл бұрын
He just talk to much
@sheemashabazz46864 жыл бұрын
What street is he on?
@drone10174 жыл бұрын
20th Market
@barhartt9894 жыл бұрын
Hope he’s safe. You just gave his whole lil routine like you stalk him 🤣🤦🏾♂️
@RobbieTheTerminator4 жыл бұрын
Looks like another’s restaurants left overs.
@audreylassiter56262 жыл бұрын
genuinely star struck at how much food he gives for only $10, sometimes it's $10 for a damn hotdog. this man is a true blessing.
@CrimsonRequiem12 жыл бұрын
$10 for a hot dog is INSANE
@chippym83162 жыл бұрын
@@CrimsonRequiem1 Wait is it expensive or cheap? I can't tell.
@CrimsonRequiem12 жыл бұрын
@@chippym8316 lmao that’s really expensive seeing you can get a hotdog for about $1 in some places most I’ve seen is 5-6 but that’s footlong territory
@staycool1632 жыл бұрын
@@chippym8316 that much food for only $10 is a very very good deal! And it looks like good healthy food so that makes it even better! I hope people tip him well!
@hangry31022 жыл бұрын
Yeah just one purchase is worth at least 2 full meals (for adults) just by the quantity of food.
@eddiegalon3714 Жыл бұрын
Great vid. Anyone remember Falafel guy who was Syrian and had a food cart I think near JFK Blvd and 16th st? He and his wife were the best. They put three kids through college just workin' their little stand for years. Always had a line but was well worth the wait. There was a lot of fear of terrorism and anti- Muslim sentiment going around then, and I made it a point to patronize him and his wife's food truck. Talking 2002-2004ish. Hope there doing well.
@craigbrown89848 күн бұрын
I remember.
@joseph_b319 Жыл бұрын
Yup!!! I had his food. I went up and asked him what he had and he said "you wanna eat? I got something for you" It was amazing!!!!!
@kairoperu1587 Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome. Can’t wait to try his creations.
@1NeonGirl10 күн бұрын
LMAO. i love his response. haha
@Trowa712 жыл бұрын
He seems like some genius chef that ditched the mainstream game and just does his own insane delicious thing.
@GhettoNiggerRape4HireO.o7.2 жыл бұрын
The only difference between him and a Michelin starred Chef is marketing. Really says a lot about the state of "fine dining" that I would prefer to drive 2hrs to get his food rather than some of those restaurants that are more focused on how Instagram worthy their food is over taste
@ammagon45192 жыл бұрын
He's probably used to be a chef at some point but probably had a bad time back then Idk tbh
@GhettoNiggerRape4HireO.o7.2 жыл бұрын
@Dan Trebune weird misuse of strawman
@spacecowboy077232 жыл бұрын
More like got fired for not being a team player with an ego. Can't run a restaurant without team work.
@Trowa712 жыл бұрын
@@spacecowboy07723 ok, debbie downer
@siddiqahmad51932 жыл бұрын
That food is definitely underpriced by a considerable amount. My guess is his "menu" is based upon what's fresh and appealing at his supplier and his own sensibility about creativity that particular day. He's clearly not in this for the money but the ethic of quality service delivery. I'd love to visit this spot.
@dan17692 жыл бұрын
I think he just want pretty much every one to afford it.
@DirtyCiv2 жыл бұрын
@@redfigs42 oh you wanted a nigga? nigga here now!
@jerrybanley76952 жыл бұрын
If he wasn't doing this for money, he wouldn't be charging. He's at least a little doing it for money. Don't be fooled. I've heard so many people say "I love my job", but at the same time they would never do it for free. That doesn't sound like love to me.
@DirtyCiv2 жыл бұрын
@@jerrybanley7695 umm, people have things to pay for, no matter how much they love something. their expenses don't suddenly vanish.
@kingtut73662 жыл бұрын
@@jerrybanley7695 cause love doesn’t pay the bills fool
@viledeacon9995 Жыл бұрын
Yo this is kind of blowing my mind right now. I don't live in philly anymore but back in the day when i worked as a courier down in cc this man was around. 10 years ago it was the sale deal. you give him money and he might give you change but you never walked away feeling like you didn't get your moneys worth. for us, when we could afford it, this was like a real treat honestly. dude always had fresh ingredience and produce for his stand. always ALWAYS had a line literally around the block.
@HeavyHitta_833 жыл бұрын
This guy can tell you his whole life story, and nothing at the same time.
@aboogie7973 жыл бұрын
Yeah I know what you mean. He definitely seems like one of those guys. 😂😏
@ShubhajitRoy3 жыл бұрын
@@aboogie797 👍😂
@KaloosaKennels3 жыл бұрын
“You got it”
@WhatWhy423 жыл бұрын
It's an art
@KennTollens3 жыл бұрын
I would pay money to be able to do that.
@sammuller17843 жыл бұрын
Went there yesterday based on this review. Dude is out there but in a good way. The food was insane and for $10! So much food. So good. Thanks for the recommendation. Keep killing it.
@KETKETDO3 жыл бұрын
What did he cook?
@fuego49573 жыл бұрын
@@KETKETDO chicken and veggies nigga
@danialimran77203 жыл бұрын
@@KETKETDO yo mom
@angelicamichelle16463 жыл бұрын
I'm PISSED I want him by my way so I can taste that yumm y'all!!!
@pokerstars77573 жыл бұрын
Was it really chicken or is he feeding you his human victims, clearing the evidence.
@mmcbehindthelens21194 жыл бұрын
He doesn’t answer any of your questions. He just tells you what he wants you to know
@dongleek98564 жыл бұрын
You can learn alot from him!
@my_name_is_nat4 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@sincere14874 жыл бұрын
Im just sitting back watching on how long it's gonna take before he says no soup for you.
@esavmox3074 жыл бұрын
sounds like a scorpio to me 😬
@pastense4 жыл бұрын
At first I thought why is he being difficult. Then I realize it’s his character and obviously it shows in his food. True artist! Artists don’t explain their art. It’s left to the viewer’s (in this case eater’s) interpretation.
@johnnycashh7148 Жыл бұрын
What a great story. Guy with passion for what he knows. Straight to the point but would love to sit and listen to his outlook on life in general.
@flyingfox83602 жыл бұрын
I love how this guy operates. Its his own rules, its his creation, youre paying $10 to feel how this man loves the world, not for a meal.
@auston9112 жыл бұрын
1 platter rule, bring da fam to scam 5?
@auston9112 жыл бұрын
resell inst really a scam is it? freeze and shipped to LA for 32$
@lescobrandon45862 жыл бұрын
@@auston911 that's some bottom feeder shit
@rockarollawmn2 жыл бұрын
That sentiment is poetry. Beautifully worded, Flying Fox!
@downbad28742 жыл бұрын
That makes no sense
@aprilcoursey45333 жыл бұрын
I respect a person who can live by their own rules. He benefits society, and has boundaries. Mad respect.
@LateshaRenee3 жыл бұрын
Yes! I absolutely love this
@johnweistand76992 жыл бұрын
@Michael Hayden LMAO! Give her a break, she's a hispter.
@johnweistand76992 жыл бұрын
@@cinakakar197 Yeah dudes a clown. I wanna order like 5 meals then walk away and come back
@jonfitz82802 жыл бұрын
No menu no boundaries
@aprilcoursey45332 жыл бұрын
@@johnweistand7699 I don't even know what connotates, "hipster" anymore. I'm just me.
@girthfrombirth44082 жыл бұрын
This is what the world needs, no fancy expensive junk, just food to fill your stomach is all you need this guy is a true legend
@amyt2400 Жыл бұрын
@GirthFromBirth 100%! I used to waste so much money on restaurants.. Now all I want is for White House Sub Shop to invest in an entire fleet of food trucks and come to the Tri-State area, then have a Mr.Softee Truck trailing right behind him! 🏄🏿♀️🏄🏽♂️🏄🏿♀️
@patriziacasagrande3833 Жыл бұрын
food is much more important than just something to put in your stomach. it's cultural.
@The1stDukeDroklar Жыл бұрын
No eggs, Cheeburger. No coke, pepsi. That looks delicious and what a bargain. The fact you never know what you're getting that day makes it kind of an adventure 😁 I love it...
@The-Pug-Experience Жыл бұрын
Wish we had that in NYC, I can never decide what I wanna get, this would be perfect.
@smurfie84126 ай бұрын
Macdonalds is better than this dog food
@The1stDukeDroklar6 ай бұрын
@@smurfie8412 Sure thing 🙄
@user-sz9vt4sd7y6 ай бұрын
@@smurfie8412 200 kilo nerd trying to be funny here
@koikat37086 ай бұрын
@smurfie8412fatty
@TheCoburgProject2 жыл бұрын
love how he got super offended over saying he's serving whatever. Just shows he has passion for his food.
@user-oz5xb9ed3w2 жыл бұрын
because he does cook whatever. oh but he’s doesn’t cook, no no no, his grill does. 🙄 dudes a prick and i wouldn’t want to hear him rant like that.
@supplechap54292 жыл бұрын
Yet he’s not a cook lol
@davidfaulkner19842 жыл бұрын
💯
@ufokkenwotm82 жыл бұрын
@@supplechap5429 nah bruh “the machine’s the cook”
@supplechap54292 жыл бұрын
@@ufokkenwotm8 Oh yes, the stove lol. Man’s got a unique way of looking at things. Just wish he’d take credit for his great cooking!
@CrimFerret2 жыл бұрын
He gets the best ingredients he can that day and creates around that. The genius is, you could go back the next day or next week and get something totally different than the first time, but it would be fantastic. The amount of food you got was impressive. One box could easily feed two people. You can barely go to a fast food place anymore for under $10.
@larrylovell6992 жыл бұрын
You haven’t been to taco bell bro .
@CrimFerret2 жыл бұрын
@@larrylovell699 Taco Hell sucks.
@durango71422 жыл бұрын
@@larrylovell699 same flavour different shapes
@rallyfan1012 жыл бұрын
@@larrylovell699 Taco bell has jacked up prices like crazy that last couple years. Same with Mcdonalds.
@spjr992 жыл бұрын
@@larrylovell699 taco bell is asscheeks and probably the worst for you cuz everything is filled with sodium but thos tiny tacos never fill you up. its like eating a whole family bag of doritos
@mikahist41552 жыл бұрын
This guy is classy. Alone cleaning the truck 5 hours says alot about his standards. Then giving you healthy food that excites your taste buds..the presentation , the plate looks like poetry. Love from europe
@MrPlum00012 жыл бұрын
Where is he?
@carlottathomas94692 жыл бұрын
@@MrPlum0001 in Philly, Philadelphia Pennsylvania Center City Octopus food truck
@chilliinsanity68982 жыл бұрын
He talks a lot about not buying "commercial food" but uses pre-marinated store bought meat? I love his ideas but seems a little hypocritical to be using pre made stuff. Though he clearly uses a lot of "real" ingredients.
@pew38362 жыл бұрын
youre delusional if you think he really meant it when he said he cleans it for 5 hours lmao, also doesnt help that he uses pre-made stuff too, so really is he that good of a cook lmao
@burning4rmwithin2 жыл бұрын
@@pew3836 he's not a cook
@Omikoshi78 Жыл бұрын
Actions not words. This man’s action says he’s very generous person.
@williambroxterman94734 жыл бұрын
This guy is probably a retired master chef just laying low incognito cooking up fire 🔥
@londongunner14 жыл бұрын
Facts
@victoriaajoy4 жыл бұрын
He doesnt cook tho
@jackreacher42974 жыл бұрын
He spontaneously took to much LSD one night and the next morning woke up with this brilliant idea after reflecting upon a revelation the previous night
@Flyershockeynow3 жыл бұрын
I think he used to have a restaurant in nyc and the came to philly
@megami2153 жыл бұрын
Retired crackhead
@JesseMoynihan2 жыл бұрын
This guy is a legend. I used to bike from West Philly to get lunch from him 15 years ago. One time he put gummy bears in my sandwich.
@LightSpeedGMR2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha!!!!
@collectiveunconscious3d2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, a gummy bear, damm
@thedeaddonkey80182 жыл бұрын
Did it work tho?
@MrSuperG2 жыл бұрын
I used get my weed from him back in the day I used bike from north Philly his beef curry and naan the best
@jash61052 жыл бұрын
@@MrSuperG that’s about the most Philly thing ever
@BriLoveMusic4 жыл бұрын
"This is not food to eat.. this is for when you have a pain or you need to feel good..." He clearly makes food for the soul and heart to heal and enjoy. Mad respect.
@pluckthatbass4 жыл бұрын
This is food to eat. It is healthy and nutricious. It is better than burger, pizza and other junk any day
@maldinimaldini97904 жыл бұрын
I know what u mean.. But only if it was vegan then it be the real soul and heart food. ;)
@AngloImperial4 жыл бұрын
@@maldinimaldini9790 Meat has been apart of the human diet for over a hundred thousand years, maybe more. Highly doubt anything is going to change
@megami2153 жыл бұрын
You don’t make food for the heart with grease and cancer
@cowcheese19833 жыл бұрын
That touched me for real for real
@davidjacovelli5986Ай бұрын
What a great video, full of love and appreciation. In a world like ours currently, this nourishes the very soul. Best wishes from the UK.
@kinggavinvoiced20442 жыл бұрын
That Guy is a freaking genius! Only open during the biggest rush hours for the food market. priced for profit and affordability. Gets to enjoy what he does and follows no one's rules so he doesn't suffer burnout. just wow.
@foottothefloormotorsports83842 жыл бұрын
His profit is non existent, between overhead, the cost to dump the garbage and water from the truck, time he spends cleaning, and then adds grapes, avocado, fresh produce to everything including falafel and chicken? Not to mention the Mediterranean rice. Spices aren’t cheap. I can go on, he literally makes enough to live, if that.
@frds_skce2 жыл бұрын
From what I can tell here is that he's doing this by choice. Assuming that he also got extra disposable income as he's doing more service to people than to himself
@xToNy8432 жыл бұрын
He's not doing it for money I doubt he's making profit he's doing this cause it's his purpose.
@bobshanery51522 жыл бұрын
@@foottothefloormotorsports8384 If he's doing it under the tax/government greed and over regulations he should be doing alright.. Nothing crazy Buy in bulk.
@junova7503 Жыл бұрын
I think we can all agree if he's making any profit it's not much so it's safe to say he's doing it at least in large part for passion.
@thetwelfth9987 Жыл бұрын
The nose mask, the accent, the outfit, the logo-less little truck. This guy is the real life manifestation of the ‘wise & mysterious barista making you a drink while talking philosophy’ trope, only better.
@j-1159 Жыл бұрын
😎
@austin2994 Жыл бұрын
No idea what’s the Hannibal lector, fury rode, bane mask with no filtration is about. Food looks fire. Total no soup for you vibes
@x-starlight-x Жыл бұрын
Do you know where he is from? I couldn't pin point the accent
@DennisBonich Жыл бұрын
@@x-starlight-x greek
@neutralasswitz3192 Жыл бұрын
@@austin2994Probably face protection from oil's/fats and sparks from the grill
@yohahn20002 жыл бұрын
Happy to see that he's still in business in 2020! He was in business 20 years ago at the same spot. Yes, no menu, no prices, no sodas, no chips. You stand in line and he gives you whatever he decides to give you that day. Food is absolutely amazing. In the summers the lines stretch around, so not your usual lunch truck visit because you might end up standing in line for 30 min. He's an old fashioned class act. Yes, you might say he's a little rude, if you want sauce on the side, vegan, or some other dietary customization, no kabob for you! Just shut up, keep your head down, and experience, then you will know. Really, if he's still setting up this year in 2022, everyone, make the pilgrimage before the food Gods recall him back to their hallowed hall!
@johnatanpena17462 жыл бұрын
The food Gods !! I loved this comment.
@mikewrasman51032 жыл бұрын
He sounds like the Soup Nazi on 'Seinfeld!'
@mikewrasman51032 жыл бұрын
Vegans should be forced to eat a nice, juicy meat steak!
@a.jvanzanten84452 жыл бұрын
oke now i have to try fisit this spot
@riyadinho67952 жыл бұрын
@@mikewrasman5103 nobody's forcing vegans to eat his food are they
@fernandoibarra4988 Жыл бұрын
I wish i had a father like this food truck guy..you can hear the discipline in his voice
@rolandomontana13892 жыл бұрын
I've gone there and the food is really good, so good that when he's not there people will literally wait for this gentleman, I've offered to pay more but he declines it. Anyways respect to this wonderful man.
@AtlasPxrk2 жыл бұрын
Hello would you be so kind as to tell me where abouts in Philly this is located so I could one day try it
@drewb37992 жыл бұрын
@@AtlasPxrk 20th and market
@ep-ou7sc3 жыл бұрын
"Hey man. What you selling?" "What ever i put in the box..." Fair enough
@doriannash74803 жыл бұрын
Lol
@xiomarasanabria42633 жыл бұрын
😊
@VapidVulpes3 жыл бұрын
Me: yes. He's right, that is how it works. -nods of approval
@GoodwillWright3 жыл бұрын
Brad Pitt would like to know what's in the box.
@raechelgarza98463 жыл бұрын
lol
@Naranjus2 жыл бұрын
I think he’s actually helping people out by serving them quality food that some people wouldn’t be able to afford. So kind 😢❤️✨
@BL77357 Жыл бұрын
@horse with a steering wheel not in the last 30 years
@tcop30 Жыл бұрын
@horse with a steering wheel Not in America.
@themandalorian7352 Жыл бұрын
@horse with a steering wheel homeless? Now that some special cases already
@painstaking5685 Жыл бұрын
😂
@Thribin Жыл бұрын
@@karlhanks4598your losing your mind bro honestly that’s crazy good for 10 bucks you find that no where’s in the usa
@DanielLehan6 ай бұрын
I was in Philly about 20 years ago,looking to dig up some old historical records on my family.I saw a food truck on 15th street,about 2 blocks from the city courthouse. I started a conversation with the owner who told me his family had emigrated to America in 1977, from Iran,before the upheaval there. I ordered a Philly cheesesteak, not sure of the outcome,but I was blown away by the food,not to mention the portion that he gave to me.I've eaten all over philly, and that was the best sandwich I ever ate!
@swappedoutZ7117 күн бұрын
Thought you were gonna say it was this guy lol cool story but I feel cheated having wasted my time reading it 😂
@sgtjaywalker3 жыл бұрын
I remember that guy! He is Greek and used to have a Gyro/Souvlaki cart about 30yrs or so ago in center city where I used to frequent, and eventually opened up a Greek restaurant on South St., and invited my wife and I for dinner. And even then, he just said “I’ll take care of you” and served us a memorable dinner. I don’t know if he still has the restaurant or how long it stayed open then. Memory lanes!
@shanebreezy44533 жыл бұрын
I saw another comment where apparently the guy said he used to work at a souvlaki restaurant about 30 years ago. That's awesome that you remember him
@lucianoprokilla3 жыл бұрын
I thought he sounded greek.
@jonn408533 жыл бұрын
@@lucianoprokilla clearly a greek guy and greek looking food lol
@lucianoprokilla3 жыл бұрын
@@jonn40853 falafel is enjoyed by many different cultures. Everything else he made in the vid isnt even greek lol
@jonn408533 жыл бұрын
@@lucianoprokilla i never said that🤦♂️
@TWHowl2 жыл бұрын
Eccentric people like this guy are the best humanity has to offer.
@billobejero6290 Жыл бұрын
💯💯💯
@samiamm5764 Жыл бұрын
Roads have street signs to give u spatial bearing. The journey of life offers up these characters to provide existential bearings.
@brownie3454 Жыл бұрын
he’s not even eccentric he’s just a real one
@derricksmalls2293 Жыл бұрын
@@brownie3454 You can do better than "a real one". Take a deep dive into his business model, my opinion one is saving time. Another food truck out of Detroit does not allow you to make any changes, which keeps things simple for the crew. The food is prepared already, he is simply serving for 2 hours a day at $10. Lets say a slow day is 30 customers. No utensils or drinks, keeping the math pretty simple. If it is good "you come back".
@bastianpate-uc5hd7 ай бұрын
Only in america they like fake and wannabe humble exentric
@saynotop2w Жыл бұрын
He’s not angry, he’s stoic. There is a difference. Anger means the frustration is expressed towards another person, passion is when the focus is onto the craft.
@EnzoTheBaker Жыл бұрын
He sounds annoying. I can't listen to him talk for more than 10 minutes.
@Big_Island_Boi11 ай бұрын
He's also clearly mentally ill. He may have started out that way--which may have led him to having his own food truck (couldn't hold down a regular job)... Or he may have just developed the illness from years of spending all day in a food truck breathing charcoal fumes and dealing with bat-shit crazy humans all day.
@bernarajaagustian406910 ай бұрын
@@EnzoTheBaker Im sorry for your ex boss that sound like this. Forgive this man.
@SIKYwark9 ай бұрын
Stoic isn't quite the right word but yeah. I tend to relate stoic to someone who isn't rattling off sentences lol
@MrKongatthegates9 ай бұрын
He said do you understand like 40 times
@UniqueGeekFreak16 күн бұрын
Lol i was enjoying ur commentary on the food & seeing you enjoy the food. I love it when ppl expeess their joy & appreciation over things/ppl
@amirakassem-yq7lq6 күн бұрын
like the profile pic 👍🏻🇵🇸
@NhemLee2 жыл бұрын
I like that he allows one platter per person. Really rewards those waiting in line. Also he's right about the losing weight with that meal. The falafel is prob the most calories of that meal, but i already know his meal will leave you feeling full for longer, has way less calories than a typical fast food meal, and way more nutrient dense. Still unbelievable its just 10 bucks.
@patrickroach76882 жыл бұрын
His ingredients are the very meaning of healthy AND delicious 😋
@azonicrider2 жыл бұрын
more fat and less sugary carbs is actually beneficial to weight loss as it trains the body to consume fat as its main energy source rather than carbs with in itself greatly improves weight loss and avoids the many health issues attributed to using carbs as the main energy source.
@johnr7972 жыл бұрын
"Lunch AND dinner!"
@banheart99602 жыл бұрын
in italy if someone try sell it for 10$ ( that now is like 10€ ) they call it a robber lol i can get this like for 5€
@comrademathias17542 жыл бұрын
@@banheart9960 That's absolutely ridiculous. Good luck finding a falafel place here in italy that doesnt charge you 6 for less than half that amount of food
@WoyshnisMedia2 жыл бұрын
A lot of people don’t realize it but this man is a true artist.
@khaelamensha36242 жыл бұрын
I am French and if this guy is not a cook, I am a Martian 😂 He is the avatar of what cooking is for me🙏
@AtriasNaradan2 жыл бұрын
He’s also a business genius. Anyone with home cooking knowledge knows that $10 per serving box is still way above that guy’s business cost there. My guess is that all the ingredients he used probably only cost $1 - $3 per box. Also it’s not like he’s cooking without planning on what to cook for the day. Also, by making 1 person can only order 1 box and had to line up again for second box and so on, he effectively making his food stall keep on having as long line up as possible, which works great to keep on attracting new customers.
@Yes-sw8gh2 жыл бұрын
@@AtriasNaradan You are crazy if you think thats 1 - 3 $ a box, those asperagus alone were probably around a dollar lmao.
@Axeloy2 жыл бұрын
Let’s not get crazy
@spacecowboy077232 жыл бұрын
@@AtriasNaradan ur stupid if u think anyone isn't living day to day on an income like this. 2hrs a day. I'm going to guess he makes like 45k - costs = 30k a year. Meanwhile people in the tech industry are making 100k to 500k very easily every year.
@AN-xd1bu2 жыл бұрын
OMG, I can't believe this video just came up. I used to work in Philly and would stand for an hour to get his food. You can't compare it to anything you've ever tasted. Such a quality, well put together, delicious food. You couldn't tell him to exclude an item, as it wouldn't be complete according to him. You get only what he makes that day and I was never disappointed. I crave his food a lot.
@troyd02 жыл бұрын
Right!! He gave you what he wanted to give you, and you liked it. That dude's food is the best I ever had from a food truck.
@BREAKocean2 жыл бұрын
What are some of the food items you got? I'm curious at the variety this guy has
@Hammertime0542 жыл бұрын
Me too, 👍👍👍
@AN-xd1bu2 жыл бұрын
@@AvaFrancesca It's been a few years and not sure if the food changed at all. I dont work in Philly anymore but really want to go there to get the food. You can't predict what's going to be in your container. I think chicken and falafel are almost always there and are out of this world delicious but he always adds other stuff too. The fruits, veggies, sauces he puts on are always so delicious. You can get avocado, roasted peppers, fig, pear, pineapple and always some kind of wild food combination you never thought was possible. The sauces he puts are incredible. It could be hummus based or yogurt based, I never leave a drop behind. So good! Everything just works together so well.
@stevemill89592 жыл бұрын
Where in Philly is he?
@YuaHaruna3 ай бұрын
this man is unforgettable!!!! He always greeted me so kindly when i was living in South Jersey and had to commute to Philly for work.
@Darealmclovin474 жыл бұрын
I respect that man cause he’s not selling out. He could easily sell that plate for more, cheap out on some ingredients. But he clearly doing that mainly for the people rather than maximizing profits. Gotta love to see people like that nowadays
@stardust21724 жыл бұрын
He has 0 over head and no employees, no advertisement. So yes he can do it like that. And what’s with the word sell out that people so loosely throw around trying to make it fit to any situation. Sell out to who?
@Darealmclovin474 жыл бұрын
@@stardust2172 capitalism
@Darealmclovin474 жыл бұрын
@That One Yogi what the fuck are you saying
@michaeldehoyos61854 жыл бұрын
@Darkphoton capitalism can be bad or good ....it’s perceived as bad for plenty of reasons ... but he could of fed everyone shit food for high price with a big colorful sign but he didn’t ( sell out )
@michaelhughes48714 жыл бұрын
@@Darealmclovin47 Bro, he has a good that he is selling on a market for a fair price...that is capitalism. Me thinks you are conflating corporatism and excessive greed with capitalism.
@chrisk90623 жыл бұрын
Loved Gus and his food once a week for ten years mid90s to 2005...worked at 20th Market. Best food truck in city then and glad to see he’s rolling!!
@pluggem9243 жыл бұрын
ok
@ronalynmendoza92873 жыл бұрын
Meaning he's been doing this since 90's
@lariayuyam73932 жыл бұрын
He’s so smart for not including a menu because even though you know the food is wonderful, you’re still curious to find vegetables or fruits you didn’t see when he was making it. That just makes the food so much more tasteful and fun to eat, great for him.
@esther19942 жыл бұрын
true.
@Kuroiwa19882 жыл бұрын
Your name is indeed a tongue twister lol
@johnwong53172 жыл бұрын
Remind me of Chief's special. I remember before Pandemic going to some small restaurants and just order it and not expect anything, but pleasantly surprise to find some of them just my tastes.
@---pk3fj2 жыл бұрын
you re my menu
@Steven-om4tg Жыл бұрын
@@OldDocSilver good. fussy eaters (non-allergy) need to get over it a bit eh
@wrightandleft71 Жыл бұрын
He reminds me of mom just going in the kitchen to cook dinner and you just ate whatever she cooked!. I love it and his concept.🤷♀
@kiarrathomas89293 ай бұрын
That's exactly what I was thinking. The only difference is we ate our parents food for free😅.
@madmullah38004 жыл бұрын
This food truck should be called " You got it".
@TheLongasen4 жыл бұрын
Got itttt 😂
@Waltuhbrownie3 жыл бұрын
No it should be called idk so when you take your girl there neither you nor her don’t know what yal want
@dawn62753 жыл бұрын
Finally went here today after many years of walking by this truck. He told me he used to own (maybe he meant cook at?) South Street Souvlaki back in the 70s. Super nice guy, we talked about cooking vs creating art, and food as medicine. Also, the food was amazing. I got chicken, falafel (the proper kind with fava beans), mushrooms, eggplants, peppers, whole lemon, grapes, and rice plus the yellow sauce.
@ghxst78593 жыл бұрын
He opened that restaurant
@a.k.71163 жыл бұрын
Omg...I have to go thrte....long drive though.
@scott25082 жыл бұрын
Any idea what that yellow sauce is?
@dawn62752 жыл бұрын
@@scott2508 some garlic tahini jawn
@scott25082 жыл бұрын
@@dawn6275 oh word?
@MeekeeKobellaDrNP2 жыл бұрын
“You eat what I cook, or nothing at all” Is the only sign this guy needs.
@NicCageForPresident20242 жыл бұрын
Or you eat what I cook or go somewhere else
@Appaddict012 жыл бұрын
He must have been a mom in another life.
@nopy992 жыл бұрын
He is not a cook
@jaakbonenstaak80412 жыл бұрын
@@nopy99 "You eat what my machines cook" xD
@Doberdobax2 жыл бұрын
One too many signs for this guy I reckon haha
@nitsuix26 күн бұрын
Watching this for the second time. The way the guy just rants to you and people being eager to eat his food, not even knowing what it could be; it's almost like he's everybody's grandpa, cooking food for the family. There's something real warm about it.
@johnatanpena17462 жыл бұрын
If you ever get the chance to eat food put together by this guy. Pay him respect. He’s a master. You can tell by the way he conducts himself . He’s beyond money. He cooks great quality ingredients with love in a very high honorable way. The guy makes his own rules he respects himself so much and what he does and for $10 you are getting probably one of the meals you will get in your life. Since 1972 That’s 50 years of experience in one plate. That’s is priceless my dude. Tip him good if you can and be grateful for the experience. Thank mother earth too that always provides for all of us. 🙏
@Seeflayks3 жыл бұрын
He's dropping a lot of wisdom tbh. If people listen to what he's saying not how he's saying it, you'll uncover a lot of gems. Great guy!
@latonyakennedyjones62353 жыл бұрын
💫 Definitely True Indeed 🧆
@jennyrealight18603 жыл бұрын
No doubt.
@ngonzales37812 жыл бұрын
Okay then what did he say
@babylondon98932 жыл бұрын
alot of ppl have ears but they don't listen! 😂
@Beunibster2 жыл бұрын
@@ngonzales3781 real food good
@THI4F4 жыл бұрын
*Guy filming:* Soo, you just cook whatever huh? *Cook:* I'm about to end this man's whole career.
@landon66724 жыл бұрын
He already told you “I’m not a cook”
@thelifeofpewpew32904 жыл бұрын
He isn't a cook 🤣
@trapgod95xxx634 жыл бұрын
I Felt disrespected 🤣🤣😂
@Aboish1981nj3 жыл бұрын
@@trapgod95xxx63 word lmao
@luisrojas31733 жыл бұрын
Legend says he’s still ranting about whatever
@vigorousity7039 Жыл бұрын
I worked at the stock exchange just across the street from this guy for years and was NEVER disappointed... It's always great food👍
@daveperkins76453 жыл бұрын
This guy, and this is only my guess, is independently wealthy and his cart is a labor of love. He lost a minimum of $5 on that plate. Hes not there to profit, hes there to provide good food from fresh ingredients at an unreasonably affordable cost to the people of his city. This guy should be registered as a 501c. World needs more like him.
@Joseph-C3 жыл бұрын
What are you talking about losing at least $5 a plate?? Do you not understand economies of scale? He only has one dish. That means he can buy massive quantities of the ingredients he needs because he knows what every order is going to be before he even starts for the day. This is waay more profitable than a restaurant.
@daveperkins76453 жыл бұрын
@@Joseph-C really? Are you stupid? Hes not buying FRESH produce in walmart scale, it goes bad quickly. Hes open 2 hrs a day. Do you not understand how business works moron? The cart costs money, the charcoal costs money, the packaging costs money, the permitting and insurance costs money, fresh produce is expensive etc. The fact that he serves one dish (which if you listened to the man talk you would know that that dish changes based on the high quality fresh produce he was able to get at the time) doesnt reduce the cost of ingredients, if he was mcdonalds absolutely, hes not buying in sufficient bulk to achieve bulk discounts on the produce and other perishables, his high quality lump charcoal is expensive even at bulk pricing, but hes not buying asparagus 1000lbs at a time. He is not more profitable than a restaurant exactly because he cannot reach an economy of scale without everything rotting before his 10hrs a week of being open can use them. This man is absolutely losing money (unless he steals his ingredients) nevermind the fact that his labor has economic value which, by his choice is going unpaid. Seriously, if your going to talk about small business you should try to have a fucking clue. This dudes operation, whether incorporated as such or not, is purely a charity.
@blinksstayfresh25243 жыл бұрын
@@daveperkins7645 Losing $5 a day lol
@Kurry343 жыл бұрын
Nah. The bulk of it is chicken and rice, which is pretty cheap. No restaurant rent, no employees. A spot Surrounded by offices and super foot traffic. He at least profits 300 to 400 a day.
@daveperkins76453 жыл бұрын
@@Kurry34 with due respect are you 12 or just fucking stupid? You do understand that hes open 2 hrs a day and by himself right? You realize that 100 plates a day max is a crazy high estimation of what hes capable of putting out (1 plate every 75 seconds, didja watch the video, hes not close to that) let's be delusional and say hes doing 100 plates a day. That's 1000 gross dollars. Well more than half that is gone to ingredient costs. I hate to break it to you but theres alot more expense to.a business than food cost. Let's assume hes completely tax evading since it's a cash business and that's why people start cash businesses, to evade taxation. So no taxes (probably not the case, but for the sake of making your missing chromosome numbers work seeing as if he is paying proper taxes on his "profit" that would eat up 30-40% of his nonexistent profit) the city of "brotherly love" as well as the state of Pa. charge and arm and a leg for food vendor permits, being in a city overflowing with mindless violent criminals hes got insurance, that's not free. He uses expensive high quality lump charcoal, not that kingsford garbage, nevermind that his labor has economic value. Hes not profiting at all. At the absolute best hes self employed earning less than minimum wage. So many people talk so much out their ass. You clearly dont know the first thing about being a small business owner, and the ridiculous expenses and hassles that come along with it. Smh
@kimberlyowens45583 жыл бұрын
OMG I can't tell you how many times I've craved JUST VEGETABLES FOR LUNCH and there's nowhere in the area where I work in Chicago where I can get that ESPECIALLY GRILLED. No frills, no thrills, no advertising, no menu, no variance in pricing, no utensils and no scheduled location. YOU HAVE TO FIND HIM and when his customers do THEY LINE UP, PERIOD!! Supply and Demand 101, GENIUS!!!👍🏾
@TakiGamesOfficial2 жыл бұрын
I love how this dude works. He cooks whatever the hell he wants and gives it to people for $10 and it’s a crapload of food. That’s a dream job, no one telling you how to do things you just create your own stuff however the hell you want and you get paid for it. Good sense of humor on top of all of it.
@Blackgold11552 жыл бұрын
But he doesn’t cook, you understand?
@trblemker002 жыл бұрын
Not whatever
@annekabrimhall10592 жыл бұрын
He should charge $25
@kgoblin50842 жыл бұрын
"I love how this dude works. He cooks whatever the hell he wants and gives it to people for $10 and it’s a crapload of food. " No, he cooks whatever his supplier currently has at a discount, in carefully weighed portions
@phatbuddha793 жыл бұрын
I haven't been here for over 7 years but I see that he hasn't changed one bit. He's still the eccentric character and his food is phenomenal. His food taste fresher than any food truck and most restaurants for that matter.
@rodneytaylor802 жыл бұрын
He is not a cook or a chef He just puts the food together. I love it!!!
@Goldie569375 күн бұрын
This is genius! I am also disappointed in myself, I worked downtown for 20 plus years and never came across this mans food truck! Guess ill be giving it a whirl sooner than later. Thank you for sharing this special truck in Philly. 😊
@saintscollazojr.73173 жыл бұрын
“You got it?!” He’s making sure you understand just the importance of simplicity. Legendary. 😂💪🔥
@kaywawak24163 жыл бұрын
The prep time, the quality, the price… this man did everything right. Imagine being a one man operation and running a food biz. I’ve watched enough Gordon Ramsey to know that’s a lotta work. It’s not just whatever… it’s this man’s life.
@Bluuuu2222 жыл бұрын
The price for the quality blows me the fuck away. Yeah I get brick and mortor places have over head, but 10 dollars for all that food is amazing especially for the quality.
@gunnargold2 жыл бұрын
Imagine if Gordon Ramsey did an episode on this guy
@KevanWalter2 жыл бұрын
Not to degrade this guy's effort but it's probably not that bad, especially with his level of experience. He probably saves a lot of cash by buying what's available and not tripping over himself to keep a menu stocked. And after all the years this man has spent cooking I bet he's got every possible variation on every Greek dish memorized, it probably takes him all of 5 minutes to decide what he's making that day. He's also doing everything his way and making people wait his way, he's set the conditions just how he wants, work smarter not harder.
@Bluuuu2222 жыл бұрын
@@KevanWalter him having the skill to do it and making it easier for him to do doesn't make it any less impressive. Lol tf
@KevanWalter2 жыл бұрын
@@Bluuuu222 agreed and I never said he wasn't impressive it's the exact opposite I was complimenting his efficiency. It's impressive because he makes it look easy, like for him it probably isn't anywhere near as hard as it looks to all of us. My best friend is a professional chef, I've got a good idea how shit like this runs and I definitely don't have the skill or temperament for kitchen work.
@Poop1996lol4 жыл бұрын
I like how he got kinda mad when he said “ it’s not whatever, you go to anywhere a city and order off a menu that’s whatever 😂😂
@jacobgoldenofficial43213 жыл бұрын
😒
@LateshaRenee3 жыл бұрын
Right lol it does sound rude to say "so you just cook WHATEVER" to someone who puts their heart into their food. But I know what he meant by "whatever".
@matthewanthony46063 жыл бұрын
Yeah “whatever” does sound a bit disrespectful. Like he just picks up dead pigeons and puts them on the grill. Saying you cook “anything” or even “everything” would’ve been a bit less rude, “whatever” is a trashy explanation for anything.
@WeilerVision10 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video, I worked a few blocks away at 18th & Market for years just a few blocks away. Always smelled the food but never had the time to wait in the line. seeing this video reminds me of a now deceased co-worker who went there a few times and your video is exactly how he described it from the food to the experience. Good job!!! RIP Jeff Yates
@LovesOner2 жыл бұрын
“You got it?” This dude is real food no jokes he’s what every chef and cook wants to do!! Make what they want, when they want, how they want and have people line up daily
@kaileach4202 жыл бұрын
My dream job fr
@ebonyeyed08ti2 жыл бұрын
I love when he says you got it 😂
@limewire25902 жыл бұрын
He’s very humble a large plate of food for only $10?! You can tell he does it only for the love of cooking once he said “it’s not whatever this food is special “
@kylonjones56782 жыл бұрын
He’s not cooking
@Eman666_2 жыл бұрын
He’s not a cook
@Eniteee2 жыл бұрын
He's not a
@gloriousblobber96472 жыл бұрын
@@Eniteee He's not
@antoniomontana35892 жыл бұрын
Heee heeee
@_Pro.Bot_2 жыл бұрын
No menu also means no expectations going into it and for those days you don't know what you want to eat just goto home boy and hand him a 10 for a surprise plate. Genuinely genius and a very humble man with a plan. Mad respect 🙏
@KjtheGreatPro2 жыл бұрын
I think we may be witnessing a reincarnation on the first restaurant.
@Sythorize2 жыл бұрын
not so humble but hes a good soul
@nateroo7 ай бұрын
Brah, I just enjoy watching YOU enjoy the ossum food you highlight... every vid, every place, every dish no matter... your genuine reactions to what you're chowin' on actually adds to the energy that makes people crave what you're eatin'! ...at least it generates that cravin' in me!! And you're just a genuinely good brah!!!
@TUBEDOUT07 Жыл бұрын
I had the pleasure of waiting 20 minutes or so to order food from his food truck for lunch one day when I worked in Center City Philly. Apx. 15 years later, it's still one of the most memorable meals I ever ate.
@avalangrin4904 Жыл бұрын
What was the meal?
@robmen1402 Жыл бұрын
15 years? That is how long he has been doing that?
@xxxzombiekillerxxx607910 ай бұрын
@@robmen1402 he said hes been doing it since the 80s I think
@tuc263Ай бұрын
I haven’t worked in Center city since 2007 and I stll remember his food!
@RedalecAO4 жыл бұрын
He certainly got offended and rallied when you said “and you cook whatever...” lol
@HigherPlanes3 жыл бұрын
Well it was a crude and unsophisticated question so it was an appropriate response.
@ritaranee47873 жыл бұрын
Quality items
@blinksstayfresh25243 жыл бұрын
@@HigherPlanes he’s from the hood, that’s how he talks lol
@HigherPlanes3 жыл бұрын
@@blinksstayfresh2524 lol
@NghtMonster2 жыл бұрын
This is so healthy! I don't think he's out there just for purely making profit, I think he loves to cook and be in the community and helping people by doing this service. This is more for the benefit of people and little bit for him!
@karansena2 жыл бұрын
I dont mind being quiet with good quality food being served
@michaelmaas55442 жыл бұрын
At ten bucks a plate he’s not even in it for profit. That’s like two meals he stacks up.
@michaelodonoghue7464 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Who would have Thought a Food Venue without Menus would Work. What a Fantastic idea.
@adobotravels Жыл бұрын
Simple and healthy. No need for unnecessary nonsense. This guy knows the way! Good job!
@TheNumbasign22 жыл бұрын
After 6 years , today the line was finally short enough to stop. He was cool and talked to me just like he did JL. 👍 10/10 for the food and experience.
@kenyatta411 Жыл бұрын
Is he always in the same spot? I want this to be my first stop, when I come visit Philly for the 1st time!!!
@TheNumbasign2 Жыл бұрын
@@kenyatta411 he most likely shut down for good once Christmas hit. I’ve visited twice since and he wasn’t there. Sorry. I’ll keep checking.
@kenyatta411 Жыл бұрын
@@TheNumbasign2 yes please keep me updated if he happens to start again.
@tyriecarter9549 Жыл бұрын
Might have to go there, if I know the address
@CharliStitchezPplPlacesThings Жыл бұрын
What street corner do you find him
@Swiss-Yoghurt3 жыл бұрын
I found him a bit grumpy but you handled everything with love. That's why I like watching you. Everyone is different and has his own history!
@kimberlyhodges2173 жыл бұрын
He is not someone you want to Sat the wrong thing to. He is grumpy. But his food is bomb!
@currywithstheshotboy36193 жыл бұрын
@@kimberlyhodges217 no soup for you
@29jcorn3 жыл бұрын
@@currywithstheshotboy3619 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@cecho93673 жыл бұрын
He came across as a real prick actually.
@TheNachothegreat3 жыл бұрын
Y’all are pussies and no soup for you
@davidmorse31906 ай бұрын
Love Philly for the characters like this guy. Awesome video. That's how to do it, give the people what they dont know they want yet
@stevenstratton48042 жыл бұрын
From 2004-2009 I lived in Center City while I was going to college. We discovered this guy back then, didn't know his name, story. Name of his food cart... All we knew is that his food is amazing. Amongst ourselves we called him the Legendary Falafel Guy (most of his menus involved Falafel). Whenever we had time (and spare money) to wait in line before he sold out we'd get food from him. I love the fact that he hasn't changed a bit. This is amazing. Miss this dude.
@shnook84842 жыл бұрын
Yeah dude! I moved out of Philly like 8 years ago and this just randomly popped up in my recommended. Good to see that dude's still there, I use to work at the Loew's and the Ritz Carlton as a massage therapist and would get stuff from this dude once or twice a week. Miss his grub too.
@punbishal58742 жыл бұрын
The means he is legit
@chriskozak73562 жыл бұрын
Used to get lunch from him at least twice a week. Great guy and he deserves the recognition
@anotherworldddd Жыл бұрын
How many people does he serve per day do you think?
@R3tr0humppa2 жыл бұрын
"I'm no cook. To be a cook is very serious work, gotta put a menu here.." I love his "no time for bs" attitude and philosophy.
@OldfrtsteelerАй бұрын
This guy seems totally involved in providing the best food he can . Perfectionist are in all trades and jobs . Glad to see him so involved with his work
@troyd02 жыл бұрын
Back in about 2009, we used to go to this guy like every day. We called him the falafel Nazi. He wasn't friendly at all, but his food was bomb.
@alvinmoneyberg8872 жыл бұрын
That's crazy because if this was in the south he wouldn't last long at all. We are respectful.
@ashleyalexander73882 жыл бұрын
@@alvinmoneyberg887 good thing he's not in the south, then
@sonofYahawah85992 жыл бұрын
@@alvinmoneyberg887 been in the south for two years. for sure y'all got some rude mfers down here. Not complaining, I'm used to it, but that southern attitude is something different.
@alvinmoneyberg8872 жыл бұрын
@@sonofYahawah8599 not in my part of Tenn. We're yes ma'am and no ma'am
@SgtTNTDemonTechGames2 жыл бұрын
@@alvinmoneyberg887 Plenty of people in the south bullshit and banter just like this guy, if you're offended by his demeanor try being less high strung
@carlosestrada2982 жыл бұрын
Well, I'll tell you the truth. He puts food together in a healthier way than most food trucks or restaurants out there. Thumbs up! I would definitely buy and wait in line for a box like that.! 👍
@hsvr2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow to you 😍
@azonicrider2 жыл бұрын
captain obvious
@carlosestrada2982 жыл бұрын
@@azonicrider many people don't even have any idea of what healthy food looks like my friend. As a matter of fact nutritional value is one thing that so many people ignore. Why do you think there are many people suffering overweight then?
@amnottabs2 жыл бұрын
looks like marinated chicken and fresh vegetables grilled in charcoal with boiled rice and raw fruits, pretty much the opposite of what's considered fast-food
@bukdavid5094 жыл бұрын
That guys eclectic approach in the food game is second to none, I'm in the industry and I can already tell that this is a one of a kind experience.
@eddiegalon3714 Жыл бұрын
That's a beautiful amount of food. I could stretch that into three meals. $3.40 per meal. Nice. That's smart eating.
@memedealer20183 жыл бұрын
He basically set himself up to never get bored or Lose his passion because he's always cooking something different and coming up with new things
@nirmal1482 жыл бұрын
Good point
@southside.o.g.93314 жыл бұрын
This guy is the freaking truth, his philosophy of food is something I’ve never heard before. When he asked you how many vegetables, he wanted you to say A-LOT!!! Lol... only someone with extreme Knowledge of food and Ingredients can prepare food this way, using only one heat source. Amazing!!!
@tyroneriley43864 жыл бұрын
Amazing
@TrappingMids4 жыл бұрын
He’s taking out of his ass. He’s not saying anything, he’s tying to be profound over some damn veggies.
@TrappingMids4 жыл бұрын
*talking
@tyroneriley43864 жыл бұрын
@@TrappingMids 😭😭
@ryanglacier304 жыл бұрын
It's basically just a stir-fry
@codycampbell35622 жыл бұрын
The fact that there is already a line before he opens and no one even knows what he's going to make that day is impressive. They food must be great and the quantity is massive too.
@georgeelder8415 Жыл бұрын
Sound, looks, and acts like a Greek... Opa!
@pryme81073 жыл бұрын
Much respect and success to that man. When he said he is not a cook I immediately tip my hat to that man and wish I could go there and try his food. Lot of people that I know that think just because they can make a "killer" grilled cheese they can call themselves cooks