Momos have become one of the most popular street-style specialties of Delhi. Soft dumplings filled with veggies and meat, and paired with a spicy chilli garlic sauce - what's there not to like? There is a stall selling momos popping up at practically every nook and corner of the city. So, when a Korean blogger tried eating momos in Delhi, we immediately sat up and took notice. Popular YouTuber 'Inwook' hails from Korea and he was on a trip to India recently. He had earlier shared videos of himself trying multiple street foods and sweets from the country. This time, a video of him trying momos in Delhi has gone viral. Take a look:
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"Trying momos for the first time," he wrote in the header. The Korean blogger said that he tried the 'Indian dumplings' at Sarojini Nagar market in Delhi with an Indian friend. He said that he liked the name 'momos' that they were called by. He then sampled a variety of dumplings, including chicken, veggie and cheese ones. Then, he shared his honest review to Delhi's favourite street food. "I'll be honest, it wasn't special. It's just a dumpling," he said. "What can you even expect - it's just a dollar for 10 pieces of dumplings," he added. The video has received over 13 million views and a huge number of likes too.
Although he did not think the momos were special, Korean YouTuber Inwook did feel that they were value for money. "Good value! I like their tomato chilli sauce," he said in the end.
Indian foodies reacted to the video of the Korean blogger trying out the street-style momos in Delhi. People were disappointed that he did not find them as spectacular as we do. "It's just a dumpling? Indians die for them every second," said one user. "Fact that momos are actually Nepali," added another one. Another user sarcastically remarked, "What did you expect, it would taste like pizza?" Several others recommended him to try momos from other popular street food places.
What did you think of the video of the Korean blogger trying out momos? Tell us in the comments.
About Aditi AhujaAditi loves talking to and meeting like-minded foodies (especially the kind who like veg momos). Plus points if you get her bad jokes and sitcom references, or if you recommend a new place to eat at.