Trinidadian STREET FOOD TOUR of Chaguanas!! Trini & Venezualen Food in Trinidad!!

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After exploring the northern part of Trinidad for a couple of days, I headed south to Chaguanas in the central part of the island. There, I was going to try a wide variety of dishes, including Indian food and Venezuelan street food!
My friends Chef Jason Peru, David, Candice, and I started at Hassanali’s D’Green Shed, a food truck along a bustling street in Chaguanas. They were making aloo pies, fried eggplant called baiganee, and more!
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They also made rolls coated in ground chickpea paste called saheena, as well as kachori. They’re also famous for their doubles! The doubles come with chana and different chutneys.
First, we all tried the saheena. It had some tamarind chutney on it, which added some sweetness. The leaves and chickpea batter were unreal, and I loved the light fry. I could eat it every day! It was a steal for just 5 TTD/$0.74 USD.
Next was the baiganee, a fried and battered eggplant. It was so delicious! I loved the crunch, the pickled mango, and the eggplant itself. It was too good, and filling!
Next was the kachori, which they added chana and chutney to. It was like a dense, crumbly, savory cake. It was similar to a falafel. It’s a delicious vegan dish. It falls apart, so you have to dig in with your hands!
Then, we jumped on the doubles, which are fried flatbreads called bara topped with chana and chutney. It was so messy and so tasty! The soft, crispy bara absorbed the chana. It was so good, I had to lick the paper afterward!
We finished up with Apple J, which is a sparkling apple juice drink made by Solo. It was really refreshing!
Then, we drove to Anndres, a spot that sells Venezuelan food. Trinidad is just seven miles off the northern coast of Venezuela. The staff is all Venezuelan!
The made a reina pepiada arepa with chicken, avocado, and chadon beni. It’s the top arepa in Venezuela. They made another arepa with tuna and cheese, along with a cachapa.
Cachapas are buttered corn pancakes with white cheese inside. They’re my favorite Venezuelan breakfast dish! They put a mountain of cheese inside it and topped it with avocado and more cheese!
Next, they made patacon, which are fried green plantains that they mash into a patty and deep-fry again. Then, they top it with guasacaca sauce (which is made with avocado, cilantro, oil, and peppers), mayo, ketchup, lettuce, tomatoes, shredded beef, bacon, ham, and a fried egg.
Then, they top it with more sauces, white cheese, avocado, and another tostone.
It’s like a massive breakfast sandwich! Then, they deep-fried some tequeños, which are fried cheese sticks.
At our table, Jason and I started on the tequeños with the guasacaca sauce, which is like a creamier guacamole. The tequeños are crispy on the outside and soft and gooey on the inside.
The cachapa was so good. The fresh sweet corn, gooey cheese, and avocado was an amazing combination. This dish beats the Indian dosa for me. It was moist and soft, and not too crispy on the outside.
Next was a Maltin, an authentically brewed malt drink. It’s sweet and non-alcoholic, and contains molasses.
Then, we tried the arepas! I ate the tuna one while Jason had the reina pepiada. The tuna was so flavorful and refreshing. I loved the cheese and avocado inside! You can put anything inside an arepa!
We followed that with the patacones, which is essentially a plantain burger with shredded beef. The four sauces, plantains, beef, lettuce, egg, bacon, and cheese blew my mind. Everything was fresh and perfectly cooked!
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[@SilverWolf177]

I like how the Venezuelan guy Andres has picked up a slight Trini accent 😄

[@jadea.2694]

Yea, I thought I misheard.

[@iDREAMtv203]

Oh yes. Definitely picked up an accent.

[@teresabalkaran9143]

Yesss love it

[@martinbeausoleil5229]

It ain't slight. I noticed it immediately. Imagine how his children speak!

[@iDREAMtv203]

@@martinbeausoleil5229 facts

[@rio4fun]

amazing experience bro! Can’t wait to visit the beautiful Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 ❤️ much love from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Thanks boss! Man this island is amazing 🤩

[@SevenHunnid]

Hey brotha I’m 21 years old trying to get out the hood by 30 , i review weed products on my KZbin channel as my Job lol

[@dominicjoseph5902]

Come soon. 🇹🇹

[@grayfox11111]

Vem logo 👍🏽🇹🇹

[@curtiss744]

I’m from Trinidad years ago I visited Brazil it was amazing would definitely love to revisit, and I think you would like Trinidad.

[@yogeshsukhdeo4837]

Peace, love and tranquility to my Trinidadian and Tobagonian ❤🖤🇹🇹 Brother's and Sister's coming out of the garden city Georgetown Guyana ❤💚💛🖤🇬🇾.

[@sachacombs7400]

This is my best series yet! The cultures combined and fused into dishes are amazing. Well done my trini peeps!

[@lilianramcharan7433]

I love the Venezuelan guy with the Trini accent . Awesome! So cool to hear it and their food looks so good with such generous portions and ingredients

[@blessed7645]

Luv d Trini twist that they did too😍 ...by adding d shadow beni

[@SilverWolf177]

Thank you for showcasing the amazing food we have in Trinidad, David! Makes me miss home so bad!

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Oh it’s sooooo good!

[@maxmcnamara8382]

David, ah shadowin' yuh eh. I'll be home in 12 days and right now you're schooling me on where all the good eats are. 😋 I can't wait to touch down meh mouth waterin' alreadie.

[@blessed7645]

Yeah, fuh dat boi!!! 😒😒

[@thetruthhurts599]

Yes, that Debe truck will be my, Plant-based stop, for delicious plant- based food. The woman who explained the different food choices was very thorough and genuine. She, truly is connected with the food she's selling. Let's watch how we use the word, Vegan! Love you, Mr. Peru!

[@sherylsutherland1183]

I really appreciate you doing the Venezuelan food I am Trinidadian or Venezuelan heritage as much as I enjoy the east Indian cuisine which most people focus on a lot of people don't focus on the Spanish heritage or the Creole heritage as much when talking about Trinidad

[@crunchychicken2]

I was shocked as well to see Venezuelan food being tasted because I've never seen anyone venture outside of Indian cuisine here I'm really hoping he got to try creole food or at least Sunday Lunch

[@sherylsutherland1183]

@@crunchychicken2 yes I was very shocked also my great-grandmother came to Trinidad from Venezuela to learn English married a blackened Indian man and had my mother my family is very mixed but we're all trinidadians. And my mother married a black American who loves the Trinidadian culture

[@crunchychicken2]

@@sherylsutherland1183 your family's so diverse I could only imagine the food you got to grow up with

[@sherylsutherland1183]

@@crunchychicken2 are you Trinidadian of Venezuelan heritage also

[@crunchychicken2]

@@sherylsutherland1183 Oh no I'm Afro-Trinidadian

[@TheNeekaNeeks]

I observe that you are experiencing east indian, chinese, syrian and chinese. However the African population is a very large population and has a very large influence also. So im hoping you got to experience that. Bless.

[@ronwilson7588]

Exactly!

[@anthonybrown6494]

These people are paying to advertise their business

[@ronwilson7588]

@@anthonybrown6494 indeed

[@reeneljoseph]

Be patient there is alot of episode's to come

[@poisonkiss201]

i believe they will get to it in Tobago

[@randomstuff2607]

I am Trinidadian living in Kentucky. I miss the food so bad. Great set of Trini videos. Subscribed.

[@pdub69triniboy]

U from Louisville

[@ThirtyThreeHipHop]

Do you get any Trini food ever there?

[@dianepersaud8348]

Some of the comments on your feed here is truly out of this world. I don't know why people have to be so negative and make inappropriate comments. This is for enjoyment not to air your pet peeves. If you don't like something, go to another site. They comment on how you eat, who you have in the video, how they eat, how they talk, who you visit, who you do not, etc. etc David, be yourself. You thoroughly enjoy all kinds of food and all kinds of people. There will always be haters or self righteous ones who think they should be given a platform to air their degrading comments. You cannot cover everybody and everything. Just don't give in to the nastiness. There is a lot out there.

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Their hate fuels my fire! Never stopping!!!!

[@Ajm833]

@@Davidsbeenhere Thank you for showing 🇹🇹. If anyone is to blame, I remember recommending Jason to you. I thought and still think he’s great to show you around…🙏🏽

[@ShabanandHailey]

David I like how you enjoyed the saheena and those ladies were super friendly, also the Venezuelan food look appetizing,and I like that you know so much about it. Every new Video is getting even better,Thankyou so much,

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Thank you so much my friend! Appreciate your support ❤️❤️❤️

[@elizabethramdenny2847]

So great to see you enjoying the diversity of Trindad and Tobago foods David. Its wonderful to see you enjoying our doubles, bake and shark,and other dishes. Continue to enjoy your visit,with delicious food, touring our islands. This makes me proud to be part of TT .💕💕💕

[@AyeeeItsCam]

I haven't seen not ONE Black/Afro Trini

[@robert3741]

@@AyeeeItsCam because we all got killed

[@travel9two557]

I visited Trinidad 🇹🇹 in December 2017 Watching these videos is making me miss the energy and FOOD! I almost forgot how delicious it all is. Thanks for reminding me lol. I’m from Brooklyn NYC and we have a lot of Caribbean people here and restaurants but nothing is better than island food from the source! and of course cheaper lol. Jamaica is also high on my list to visit

[@MyKeeP81]

yeah the food here in nyc does not compare to getting it in trinidad or jamaica. there are some good places out here for sure, but nothing compares to the islands

[@brendamaharaj4912]

DAVID GREAT TO HAVE YOU IN OUR COUNTRY ENKOY EVERYTHING STAY BLESSED🙏🙏

[@mogains]

I just love when a woman is still down to earth and can stand on the side of the road and eat food the Trini to the bone way. Double salute Candice. And big ups to the man behind the wheel David from foodieruntt. Great upload guys. One love from beautiful Trinidad and Tobago ❤ 🇹🇹.

[@jenr-bet1147]

I like how you enjoy your food and definitely how much you love Trini food. There is little that compares. Your eyes were rolling in your head while eating the doubles. Now I want my Trini food!

[@srprogression.0982]

I love that Venezuelan dude's accent so much

[@aniketmohan77]

Really digging this series! Awesome stuff.

[@Shoeytwo30]

Omg,I can’t wait to go home just to visit these places! Yum! And it was too funny ( in a good way) hearing the Venezuelan dude with our Trini accent!

[@matthias7569]

I can't believe the best channel on KZbin posts daily !!!

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Every other day!!

[@marisamoorley7721]

Thank you David for🙏 showcasing our country blessings to you.

[@someperson4397]

Seeing you all over enjoying doubles which is one of our most loved meals is amazing. I think doubles at the price , texture and flavour it is really one of prized foods.

[@rawhenrnh]

Loving this series. Great content.

[@peterramcharan270]

Nice to see you are enjoying our beautiful island food dont forget tobago's curry crab and dumpling

[@RelaxingKH]

You same me I enjoying beautiful island food

[@lilianramcharan7433]

David I just loved how you ate the doubles, straight out of paper that’s how I typically have it . I grew up in El Dorado , Trinidad and doubles from the doubles guy in front of Foodmasters grocery store in Tunapuna was it for me so happy to see this common go to street food being showcased on your platform Saying hello from Oceanside California . I just love how original you are in showcasing the food of Trinidad & Tobago and Jason Peru is doing an excellent job in explaining the distinct taste of Trinidad cuisine . Thumbs up to both of you Awesome!

[@nicholasgeorge1883]

david I'm from Trinidad and your visits to some places even open my eyes to visit. thanks for the great reviews and keep up the awesome energy. Be back soon! 🇹🇹💯💪🏾

[@joysam4523]

Green shed doubles is really the best for me thus far,,,glad you enjoyed my country and great job showcasing ıt.

[@khaosservant8685]

David you rock man. You make a great host and just are super down to earth. Thanks for the vids and keep up the great work brother! Cheers from Baltimore

[@mikhailstewart]

Chef Peru has a lot to say but was literally stuned during the Venezuelan segment. Good to see you share it.

[@JR-lg2xe]

Awwww maan!! David, Chaguanas is my hometown (where I was born). Wish you had done more down there especially roadside oysters and a visit to the market. As usual love your videos. Keep on trucking maan!

[@lilianramcharan7433]

Just so you all out there with the negative comments I haven’t been to Trinidad in almost 16 years and nobody could have done a better job than Jason Peru I don’t know the guy I never met him but his descriptive contact is excellent, he is an amazing host and presenter this is the only country that has such comments so that’s not a good reflection of T & T so maybe you all could work on that Amen ! & Hallelujah!

[@Ajm833]

❤️

[@p.branker6325]

There are other traditional food like pelau, crab and callaloo, Spanish rice, etc. Not only doubles and roti!

[@reeneljoseph]

Be patient and stop complaining, it's a series more to come.

[@p.branker6325]

@@reeneljoseph What happened to crab and dumplings, peas and rice, and our 'blue food'??

[@reeneljoseph]

@@p.branker6325 try all those dishes in Tobago, eat curry couch twice , went spear fishing etc did alot there, he is just doing the videos in order when he came so have to be patient for those to come.

[@kimelywilson8497]

Well said hun there is many more food to explore and really show trinidad food..

[@vikashb4036]

Trinidad really have people without common sense yes..wait nah ..gosh

[@rumik-stahnke6512]

Everything looks soooo delicious 🤗love the video.Thanks for sharing 👍😁✌

[@pdub69triniboy]

Sahenna is my favorite even more than doubles, can wait to see some cowheel soup fish broth trini style stew chicken and marcorini pie and so forth, I'm turely enjoying all these videos David. It really does put a smile on my face 😀😁😂😊😉😇

[@campbell1570]

Love waking up cup of coffee and David's been here starts my day off right

[@pdub69triniboy]

New episode tomorow, can wait

[@earth2ellie]

All this food looks amazingly delicious. 🤤🤤 Jeez! The food diversity in Trinidad >>>>>

[@lilianramcharan7433]

Furthermore I just wanted to say the negative comments are so typical of Trinidad and I really thought you all have evolved I live in Oceanside California and there is actually no Trinidadian out here . My friends at church loves my curry dishes etc and often ask me how to make curry like that and I happily refer them to one of Jason’s numerous you tube videos . I thank the Lord for raising up a young man like Jason Peru in Trinidad he is doing an amazing job showcasing not only the Indian food but it’s culture hats of to you Jason and David also Candace from Oceanside California

[@cutesywootsey]

Nice that you visited Chaguanas and had some of it's fine cuisine (I work in Chaguanas and love some of the food available here) 🥰

[@Jesuslovesyou.7]

Love the video! Keep up the good work.💖

[@antonioserrate6922]

Great vídeo man....👍👍🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@ingridbee9192]

I miss home❤ thank you for sharing my country

[@roxannepacheco5299]

David welcome to Trinidad and Tobago, didn't know you were in my country, I always follow you. So glad your enjoying our food.

[@roseyrose_jadiebelle]

Love this video. Food looks delicious, heading there soon.

[@chrisoreilly3134]

Dude, I got my voucher. Thank you, thank you, thank you... Keep the content coming. 👊

[@antonioreis7909]

Wow going to try the veni food, chag here I come !!...🇹🇹🇻🇪 one love ..

[@rawhenrnh]

Another episode that is 🔥. Good job boss. Can't wait to see the episode when he eats black pudding with bread and pepper sauce and his visit to Tobago. I like doubles but black pudding was my go to street food.

[@juliebain9043]

love this...that sandwich is wow...David you are awesome

[@Demon4ngel]

Mann this brings back so many memories of my childhood. Love you country ❤️🇹🇹

[@ziah2658]

If I used these videos to learn about Trinidadian culture and Cuisine, I would think Africans had little to no influence or existence in Trinidad. I’m mixed of Trinidadian heritage Indian, African and Venezuelan, but please don’t be biased. Expose our African roots too!

[@gisannramharack6332]

Thank u for visiting my country David

[@rosamundakajessiejulien8994]

David i do hope you enjoyed being in Trinidad and that you found out food delicious. I can tell you that of all where you have been Trinidad is the fire that I have heard you say so many times when eating that you are happy😋😋😋😋😍😍😍 .

[@lilianramcharan7433]

If David didn’t cover the cuisines that you are hoping he would in this series. There is always a next time and you all can take him around to have him cover it He is a very nice personable individual who truly loves people , you can see that in all of his you tube videos countries like Pakistan he shows the worlds how kind and friendly the people are there , Oman Be knowledgeable and encouraging in all aspects of life say words to encourage and uplift the effort here

[@shivaramjagasar562]

Another exceptional installment from David Hoffman and Chef Jason Peru.

[@marziyaowen8936]

Am happy you enjoyed our food, there is so much more to see. So come again.

[@teresabalkaran9143]

I could listen that vene guy talk all day I’ll go try their food

[@rosecruz663]

Trinidad is a paradise. I was also eating. Fantastic Trini food!

[@katr1519]

I love this video for 1 it's my hometown. 😁 and the food 😋 and I love seeing David so excited! Lol

[@theresa4863]

David sure eats like a Trini 😂😂

[@karenthomas6233]

Love love their stuff it taste excellent Saturday breakfast spot David David Jason and Candice great job

[@tracybodin128]

I just ate but my mouth is still watering a river for this food.

[@jadea.2694]

Lol, same.

[@rbso6]

You hear the Venezuelan guy with a Trini twang!!! Wow!!!

[@satiesankar7280]

Another epic food adventure..

[@suritamahashi9981]

One hand on your camera and the other holding up the food! I love your channell!!! Xxx

[@isisheggs8065]

That planto sandwich looks so good

[@radhadass6848]

Commendable that david covered the Venezuelan cuisine 👍👍

[@mariahoffmann5328]

yes so good! Great job David!!

[@vanthiyanke6737]

You guys make me hungry, wish I was there, thanks for sharing.

[@radhadass6848]

Great coverage david..

[@yolandedick1587]

I have to visit those spots in Chaguanas, food looks so good.

[@mazmaz1586]

Thank you for the coverage. Miss Trini Street food

[@MiroslavMates]

The lady in the Green stand was so adorable. What a host ;)

[@falfame2902]

Thank you

[@sallygoolabsingh4999]

I really appeared the videos guys thank you for sharing this ah amazing videos 👍👍👍👍

[@joshuadickerson2709]

Great video.....👍🏿🇹🇹

[@nicolewildman8976]

Thanks for featuring my home so beautifully. Love your videos. Saludos desde Trinidad y Tobago 🇹🇹 😎🌴☀️

[@kafirsunfire5932]

Okay Jason, thanks for informing us over and over again that you went to Miami. Wow 😳

[@yoweeroobear]

That video was awesome I can't believe that guy didn't know Spanish it's our country second language . cheers can't wait for your next endeavor.

[@amymorton1809]

Can't wait to visit my family in T&T. Definitely trying the Venezuelan restaurant 😋

[@nicholassookdeo9441]

Great video as usual. Will try the venenezuelan restaurant soon.

[@mariebridge266]

Amazing, After you leave Trinidad, you’re gonna be craving the food when you reach home.

[@GUYFROM2047]

Great video ✅🌴

[@jvane28]

Missing my homeland TNT . I'm craving doubles now😀. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@keithmaharaj3538]

The best of the mouth watering worlds...🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@knutt81]

My boy can EAT!! There's nothing like going to T&T and getting some doubles, roti's, KFC, Chiney roast pork at a parlor....maaaaaannn. When I die, if heaven don't want me take me to Trinidad!!!🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@juileeshinde8933]

The Saheena is some what similar to alluvadi or patra we have in Maharashtra and Gujarat😋

[@jadea.2694]

Search images of Saheena and you would see it in the original form which most people know. Growing up the dasheen/taro leaves were chopped and mixed into the split pea batter then fried.

[@nicholassookdeo9441]

Most of our Indo- Trini dishes are inspired by the relative culture/tribes that came from india to the Caribbean through ibdentureship. Doubles is inspured by chole bhature. However most of the East Indian diaspora are not aware of the native roots of their food styles because we are not aware of our ancestry or where specifically in India our ancestors came from. Our common hindi dialect spoken is bhojpuri that I do know.

[@Ajm833]

Yes it’s patra, but it tastes much better than patra!!

[@shivnath442]

You have made our mouths water We loved all the food We gonna try these We are from Fiji

[@ActorACM]

That thing at 17.56...similar to pazham puri(banana fritter) in kerala...✌

[@GazaSensi]

When you see someone starts to dance when they eating well yuh know it really tasting good ❤️‍🔥

[@mariahfolkard929]

You guys are making me feel hungry now 😊😅 bygany is one of my favorites since school days way back in the early 90s😊😅🇬🇾

[@vashtipersad2738]

This Jason take over the whole video,yakky yakk yakk,damn man .

[@ryanalfonso9004]

I went to this same Venezuelan restaurant at 11:20am today Sunday May 29th because David highlighted them so I had Venezuelan food in Caracas and Magarita and it was amazing so I was excited to know I can have it in TRINIDAD 🇹🇹 I'm disappointed the service was piss poor it had one Venezuelan family seated I entered the dining area and sat I spoke to a lady and she said someone would take My order no one did I was waiting for awhile it's not like the place busy so I realized wait so your not Venezuelan so your presence isn't important so I got up to leave and that's when they decided to take My order I said don't bother TRINI PEOPLE DON'T PATRONIZE THIS PLACE DON'T SAY I DIDN'T WARN YOU... THEY'RE UNFRIENDLY!!!

[@patricewarrican5946]

🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@keribefree]

This was my spot when we lived in Trinidad...besssss

[@anthonysingh3142]

Looks delicious. Candice said it right ... its comfort food

[@duck1x]

Wait David tambien e amistad venezolano😯 My mom is venezuelan but I was born kn Trinidad. Live the fact that you were able to incorporate cuisines of both cultures in your videos. Given the chance I'd have loved to have shown you a spot that feels a bit more "home-ish" and serves the tequeños a bit different but i'm still really glad you got to experience and try the goods and had a good time. Keep up the good work man. Suerte. Chau

[@jenniferward5216]

Authentic food from Hasanali.

[@Arohass]

Bro there is no comparison between Cachapas and Indian Dosas! There are two completely different sides of the spectrum in terms of taste, ingredients, texture, etc. They are both excellent in their own way.

[@zionramthangmawi1233]

All the food look so tasty

[@breh7661]

You have to experience Trinidad’s carnival

[@keribefree]

Saheena!!!! my fav!

[@kennoboss2224]

Sad I didn't get to meet you but I know you'll be back for more saheena.........One love from trini