Deepest KALIMPONG Street FOOD Tour, Part 2 I Sel Roti, Chamre, Laphin, Shaphaley, Fambi, Aloo Thukpa
Being a busy commercial center, Kalimpong boasts of a vibrant street food scenario full of old eateries and stalls.
In today's episode we are exploring some of these along with our dynamic host Nicholas Ghatani who is a freelancer in the area of tourism and media. He is also the co-founder of a small hot sauce manufacturing company named Greenly.
The day started with a simple yet delicious traditional breakfast at our homestay prepared by the very warm and genial Ms. Duke. This consisted of sel roti, chamri and aalu dum. The pretzel shaped sel roti made of rice and semolina was irresistible. The fenugreek seeds flavoured chamri, which was prepared on our request, was subtle and filling.
When the breakfast got over we departed for our first street food destination at Rishi Road named Amdo Restaurant that specializes in Tibetan dishes. Its interiors resembled a cosy Tibetan household. Here we ordered a Wai Wai laphing, tingmo and pork chilli. The former was a fun thing to try because of the contrasting textures of its components. Tingmo was pillowy soft and went well with the spicy pork chilli.
From there we reached Haat Bazaar which houses numerous stalls of daily commodities. It is also dotted with many small food stalls doing brisk business by catering to the shopkeepers and visitors. The first place that we went to was Manoj Food Cart. Here you will find different fried snacks. We opted for the sha phaley which is somewhat close to a minced meat paratha. The filling was spicy and juicy. Next we got to know about some local daily food ingredients and marcha which is used for making local liquor.
Next stop was Tara Phambi stall that is run by two genial ladies. Phambi is the most quintessential street food of Kalimpong that is prepared from mung beans through a slightly complex process. They are jelly like savoury chunks that are tossed in a chilli based sauce. We thoroughly enjoyed its silky, smooth and spicy mouthfeel. This was followed by a zesty plate of aalu thukpa which was noodles topped with aalu dum.
The following stop was Tenzing restaurant where we had a big sized pork momo. This place too is an old eatery serving affordable traditional snacks to the locals. This bread like momo was totally opposite to its regular thin skinned counterpart.
The penultimate stop was another old joint named Nima which is famous for thukpa and momo. We had intended to try chicken or pork thukpa over here but since it was all over, we didn't try anything else.
The final stop of this insightful tour was Renu Radhan's pickle shop. It is managed by a genial hardworking lady, Renu Pradhan. She sells various kinds of pickles and other local treats. With a beaming smile she made us taste some of them. If you have a penchant for local goodies, do give it a try.
About the host - Anubhav Sapra
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Anubhav Sapra is an avid culinary explorer who loves to travel and explore different cuisines primarily the street food, not just for the sake of gustatory pleasure but also for quenching his deep thirst for nurturing new cultural connections through the kaleidoscopic canvas of food. He believes that the vibrant and delectable street food tradition across the globe has the power to bring communities together and foster harmonious human existence.
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omg nicholas was so generous man very good manners kudos to him
"Shutter wala dukaan and ab hum bahut khush hai" is such a heart warming moment ❤️❤️
@pratiksinghthapa6966
2 жыл бұрын
I enjoy how she expressed that part believe me I am right now in J&K 2022 I have seen her since 2002 she is same, the only vegetarian momo in kalimpong bus stand with beet root soupy maternal grand ma used to eat there.
@vaibhavsingh7655
2 жыл бұрын
True that....warmed my heart.
That's India 🇮🇳, different taste, different lifestyle, eating habits, language, still the love and respect is there, that's how India should be rather than fighting each just for the sake of politicians, and religion. Don't fight we all are one....
Thank you once again for introducing us to the various local dishes along with heart touching hospitality of kalimpong people 😊😊🙏🙏
Oh thats our grandson Danu with Sapraji ☺️ thats just great 🙏
despite knowing everything yourself the way you let the guide speak is fantastic.
"Raaste mein kha lena." What could possibly be a more heartfelt gift for someone perpetually on the move as he meticulously and lovingly turns over the pages of the epic cuisines from the farthest corners of India for his viewers. That lady made my day. Thanks again Anubhav.
I haven't been home (Kalimpong) for the past 2 years, this video made my day 🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Excellent..... people of Kalimpong...lovely... Incredible India with all community
If you're still in Kalimpong, I strongly recommend trying "kachar pachar" near the old Kanchan Cinema hall. It's basically aloo thukpa with a lot of extra stuff which makes it even better, and it's one of the most famous foods in Kalimpong. Any local will guide you.
@liveandletlive3636
2 жыл бұрын
He did in his latest video ..!!
The thing i like the most is ki anubhav kuch kaat-te nahi hai, puri baat sunvate hai har dukan valo ki ya shopkeeper ki, baaki vloggers kvl “ohohoho” “ahahahah” krte rehte hai ! ✨🤞🏻♥️
No one covered this part of India -Kalimpong . Thank you for covering Kalimpong Food. Sapra sir, Love from Mumbai .
Much respect Anubhav ji the amount of knowledge and research,your effort and time you have put on about local food and place really shows 🙏🙏🙏 Thanks again for a great video love from kalimpong
This episode touched my heart.. innocence of hill people, their simplicity n simple but tasty n healthy food. Great Episode looking for part III
Pickle shop aunty is the best 💕rise and shine aunty 💕
I am from Tripura,a small state in northeast.I can assure you tribal people are the simplest and purest form of humans you will ever come accross in this gross world. And I feel proud about the fact that I share a strong bond with them.❤️❤️❤️
Waaaaah...this is humility..the lady shopkeeper rocks..
While he was trying aloo thukpa, the little kid is helping his father in the background. Very cute scene.
Love Anubhav Sapra's videos, too good, the way he presents the various cuisines of India, such a humble soul.
another informative episode...the old shop lady was so adorable... :)
Hello Anubhav ji 🙏 ek aur nice vlog Kalimpong ki yaadein taaza ho gayin ..... yahan bahot greenery hai dekh ker aankhon ko sukuun milta hai.......after 10-12years baad yahan ka scene dekh ker accha laga....kyunki mere bacche iske pahle yahan boarding main padhte thye toh hum log hamesha jaate thye...thanks kalimpong ki travel karane k liye 🙏🌹🌹🌹
Oh my God. How cool is this place and people. They are wonderful people living in paradise. Thank you Anubhav from Sydney for introducing such a beautiful part of India.
Thank you so much for visiting our hometown Kalimpong and showcasing our food and culture
I respect your dedication towards making these vlogs. That pickle lady was so happy to share her story . A real inspiration .
Love the way you showcase the local food from different parts of the country
We are not able to visit every nook and corner of our country. You are showing us and we are really happy to see and get to know about the different cultures, food and drink of these places. Keep it going!
It’s amazing to see this vedio , after watching this feels like this place is more like Nepal than India, language , food, ingredients, people and May be everything..resembles Nepal. ❤️
Wow. Simplicity at its best
Thank you for showing my bros and sisters’ place
What an amazing episode of kalimpong part 2 video was amazing and enjoyable or bhaut umada and shandhar or jabarzdast video 😍😃😋👌👍🙂🤩
Last lady is so sweeet 😊
thanks for showing our kalimpong's street food and some iconic dishes.
Enjoyed the video. Simple people with smiles on their faces. Thank you Sir for presenting themselves.
Another excellent episode... Showcasing the great local food diversity of Kalimpong which most of us miss-out during our visits as we are not aware off.. Have generared much interest to try these goodies in the next visit...😊🙏👍
Nima restaurant.....one of the best and old restaurant in kalimpong.
That achar selling lady was so polite and nice, may God bless her more and you too sir to go and visit them
Yet another fabulous video👌👌 The lady shop owner in the end is such a wonderful soul, really emits the love of an elder sister..
Excellent 👌 once again showing us
Loved the details and video! Thank you for showing my hometown. Regards from Hyderabad 👍🏻
So graceful to see aunty DukeKala, happy to see her healthy. Lots of love from Delhi
What a beautiful town you filmed this video .So relaxing and peaceful tosee your vlog .Keep up the good work .
Thankyou for visiting Kalimpong and exploring different food
Beautiful episode ❤️. People are amazing. Humble and hardworking. Thank you for this experience.
Superb, sir .. really i enjoyed a lot when watching your videos. And today video is awesome. .
These videos made us to travel there in our thoughts... so great Anubhav sir... hats off again....!
Nice video. Thank you for your sharing such great content. Have a good time
Lovely scenic beauty, as if colourful embroidery on nature s canvas... The farmers food is similar to 'khari bhaat', (which has sliced onion along)... 'sel roti', true, reminds of festivals, and is near to taste, to 'meetha pudla'... Ive noticed this many a times, the fluency of the hand movements, while wrking wth kitchen tools...which is a v distinct specialty of the chefs frm the north east... The market visit was fabulous... 'phambi' was something v different i got to know, also was thinking, what a, 'HI' wud people be experiencing wth the traditional alcoholic beverage... The show stopper was the last shop... loved everything about it... specially the candle flame sealing of the packet!!
@delhifoodwalks
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
Thank you Sir for visiting Kalimpong n exploring our food culture...👍
Wow. Every other word is superfluous. Thanks for the wonderful share 💯🍻
Sapra you are way ahead of other food bloggers... Aap to taste feel karwa dete ho thanks alot for your work and hard work god bless you... Only KZread channel with zero haters... Respect
Dada you tshirt.. just fantastic. In our school one Shafale person used to come with an iron tank which used to carry, Shafale, coconut patty, buff patty etc. We used to call him Baxiwala!!
कलिम्पोन्ग का प्यार सिर्फ़ जायको में नहीं तो यहाँ के लोगोंसे भी है. बडे बडे शहरों में ग्राहक और विक्रेता इनके दरमियान संवाद घुटके रह गया है और सिर्फ़ सिक्को की आवाज सुनायि देती है. लेकिन यहाँ विक्रेता ग्राहकोसे संवाद कर एक रिश्ता बना लेता है. यही बात इनको एक उत्तम विक्रेता बनाति है. सिक्कोका व्यवहार तो सभी करते है लेकिन प्यार का व्यवहार करके ग्राहकोको अपना बनाना कोई इनसे सिखे. आज पहली बार आपके एपिसोड में खाने की आवाज से ज्यादा लोगों की प्यारभरि बातें सुनायि दी. इसतरह के जायके चखने का स्वाद और भी उमदा होता है.
True people are full of love and they love to share their time and ideas with stangers Lovely❤
Ur videos are bundle of information and ideas for food lovers.thanks sir for making such nice contents.
I miss my kalimpong n it's hamro sweet town KALIMPONG... I love 💕 my kalimpong...
Watching from Nepal
one of the best videos sir
Kalimpong series is so tasty 😋 and amazing👍👍
Feeling nostalgic ,can smell the whiff of spice and cooked food floating in the busy market ;my second home🇮🇳🇳🇵
Shaandar,zabardast, zindabad..
Friendly people amazing culture food anubhav sir each video of yours is so full of love culture. Khana to bahana hai vlog to log bnate hai amazing sir. Mujhe aapke videos se bharat k baare mai jankari milti. Truely our culture is so diverse, so rich matlab hum bhartiya hain ye bolna to asan hai but asli mai ise janne k liye salo lag jaate hai. Thank you so much anubhav aapke zariye Hume itna kuch maloom ho pata hai. Bahut shukriya
Really want to visit this place, hidden gem of hillstation
Super duper channel for different types of food tour
The way of your video making is excellent.. you talk to the food vendors in a very polite way. I especially like your conversation with Biharis vendor.
Thank you and waiting for kachar pacha, I miss.
Thank you for visiting kalimpong 🙏
Thank you walking on a unknown terrain 😊 Keep it up
Loved it .❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you For This Amazing Journey
Another great episode sir 🌝
Walked 2 km finally at amdo. Very warm welcome n food is just awesome.
I love कचर पचर 😊👌
Beautiful place. Nice vlog know about many new dishes , local vegetables , pulses , dried food items , varity of rice & flours . Your shirt is also very perfect for this vlog Anubhav Sir. 😊
Thank you so much Sir for the video.... The place from where I belong 🙏🙏💓
Appreciate you showing a beef dish even though you don't consume it
@prajwalms6863
2 жыл бұрын
😡
@QuinczAgrawal
2 жыл бұрын
@Balpreet Singh Absolutely agree with you Sir,that is a part of our Democratic responsibility to respect the food & culture of other community without hating on it for religious reasons 🙌
@sayanbiswas3563
2 жыл бұрын
Beef is found in most areas of West Bengal be it Kolkata, Purulia or Kalimpong ,, it's just that Bengali Hindu don't eat Beef but don't interfere with the food tradition of others,, we also eat Pork here in many places
@prajwalms6863
2 жыл бұрын
@@sayanbiswas3563 this will continue only till Hindus are majority.
Very Nice video 👍👍
Superb!
So blessed to have you in Kalimpong... A place I hold so dear to my heart. Do visit Dr.Grahams Homes Kalimpong. The variety of vegetables and foods you get in Kalimpong will make a super market underwhelming that's the beauty of this wonderful town.
North eastern people are so lovely to talk to. They are always so welcoming and have smile on the face. I will definitely visit north east in coming times.
@GMA20494
11 ай бұрын
This is East India not North East
Goodness & sweetness of kalimpong Has purchased my heart 😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘ Luv u sapra ji ♥️♥️♥️🤟🤟🤟🤟
I found some excellent and healthy eating options viewing this video which are easier and less time consuming to make
Wow so yummy food 👍👍👍
Excellent vlog
Last lady shop owner stole the episode. Heart warming
The round shape like jalebi, in uttrakhand we have called sail, we made it with rice flour add some sugar and fried into oil
@sumitchettri7905
2 жыл бұрын
NEPALI IS MODERN VERSION OF DOTELI LANGUAGE. DOTELI is a KUMAONI DIALECT LANGUAGE. There are many community in NEPALI. LIMBU,TAMANG, RAI,KHAS ARYANS, MANGAR,GURUNG etc. KHAS ARYANS SURNAME match with maximum KUMAONI and GHARWALI also. Bcoz WESTERN NEPAL and KUMAON,GARWAL was under same KINGDOM KATYURI KINGDOM, KHAS MALLA KINGDOM.
@QuinczAgrawal
2 жыл бұрын
@@sumitchettri7905 Thank you 🙏 for this detailed info.
wow.very detailed video
That lady n all who featured in this episode r nice. In true sence u r connecting people.
Super Excellent 👌👌👌
Wow 😍.
BEST BLOGER.
Waaaw very nice video ever
Incredible India
Nice hospitality
Wow 👌
Inspiring lady✌️🙏
You are my inspiration 🙏 love from food eating challenge video creator ranchi jharkhand 🙏❤️
Literally 0 dislikes,koi bhi haters nahi hai sir ke😊
Anubhav you are amazing presenting local varieties to us.i am still curious did you make wine by your self or not
V nice episode
Really good 👍