Vietnamese Food Blogger's First Encounter with Pani Puri Takes Internet by Storm

Pani Puri, Fulki, and GupChup, known as Gol Gappa in north India, are renowned street snacks across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha, respectively. These snacks are cherished by people of all ages across the country. Yet, when foreigners try these spicy traditional delights, it often leads to amusing experiences. Reaction videos of such encounters never fail to pique our curiosity, prompting us to ponder how others perceive our cuisine. Fortunately, the internet is brimming with such videos. 

Recently, Vietnamese food blogger Quang Tran shared his inaugural experience of tasting Pani Puri. Quang Tran frequently posts videos of his culinary adventures, sharing them with his eager audience. 

In his latest video, we witness Quang Tran seated with a plate of Pani Puri, accompanied by mint water and tamarind-spiced water. As he takes a bite of the Pani Puri, he exclaims, "One of the most amazing things you guys could ever pop in your mouth." Continuing his exploration, Mr. Tran fills the Pani Puri with potato fillings and mint water, then tries it with tamarind-spiced water. After savoring it for a moment, he describes the taste as "heavenly."

The video has garnered over 300,000 views, sparking a craving for Pani Puri among social media users. Comments flooded in expressing desires for the tangy treat. One user declared, "Tamarind sauce water supremacy," while another reminisced, "I tried this; I thought it was called gol gappa." Concerned viewers chimed in as well, advising caution: "You almost choked on the first one; please don't gulp it just like that," cautioned one commenter.

Numerous individuals also inquired about the whereabouts of restaurants serving Pani Puri, eager to indulge in the same experience.