The Indian selling Chinese zi char: The Blacky Seafood

This Zi Char stall is opened by an Indian cook, Devid Retanasamy, who always surprises his customers with his fluent Mandarin and Cantonese.
*Update: We have received information that Devid is no longer working at Blacky Seafood.
Address: Blk 603, Ang Mo Kio Ave 5, S560603
Opening hours: 11.30am - 2.30pm; 4.30pm - 11pm
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  • @emilyng4974
    @emilyng4974 Жыл бұрын

    Both his Cantonese and Mandarin are good. A very humble guy who has weathered all storms & enjoying the fruits of his labour now. Will definitely visit his stall to try the food

  • @Sethluifoodtravel

    @Sethluifoodtravel

    Жыл бұрын

    Do support his spirit and perseverance! Manage your expectations about the food thou 🌚

  • @beamercrew

    @beamercrew

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Sethluifoodtravel Kannina you didn’t need to give your opinion in public and deter others from going down.

  • @lowhuiphing
    @lowhuiphing Жыл бұрын

    Solid! He held the interview so well. More inspirational than any motivational speakers.

  • @yatchoychu3146
    @yatchoychu3146 Жыл бұрын

    Born an Indian adopted by the Chinese at age 4 had a very challenging childhood. A Self Made Man who have to Overcome many Challenges before becoming a Business Owner. Good Confucian Values propel him to the Successful Chef We See Today.

  • @GKP999
    @GKP999 Жыл бұрын

    I am glad he was able to overcome racism to pursue his dreams. Race has no impact on whether someone can cook any cuisine as long as thar person is willing to learn it. His positive attitude and enthusiasm are so inspiring. I wish him all the best!

  • @scalarnai
    @scalarnai Жыл бұрын

    What a remarkable guy. Wish him every success in his trade. 🙏

  • @jasontungjw
    @jasontungjw Жыл бұрын

    I used to eat his tze char when he was working at the stall in Upp Thomson. It was so damn good but wasted that tze char stall has closed down. But I'm glad he has opened his own.

  • @Sethluifoodtravel

    @Sethluifoodtravel

    Жыл бұрын

    Now you can find him once again

  • @DapperBornSinner
    @DapperBornSinner Жыл бұрын

    Really feeling inspired watching this guy. Lots of balls to persevere through.. and his interview style clearly shows he is no stranger to adversity.. thanks for showing us Indians it’s greener when we break the barriers and push forward.

  • @Sethluifoodtravel

    @Sethluifoodtravel

    Жыл бұрын

    That's a great takeaway

  • @MrYongle383
    @MrYongle383 Жыл бұрын

    2.08 its not your problem. there's completely no fault of yours with your mastery of chinese cuisine. in fact its admirable. keep it up!

  • @srlynetteconstance
    @srlynetteconstance Жыл бұрын

    What an encouraging witness of perseverance and passion. Thanks for the production.

  • @singalore
    @singalore Жыл бұрын

    You have such a big heart! #respect

  • @tea-and-biscuits
    @tea-and-biscuits Жыл бұрын

    Well done, Devid! You are an inspiration.

  • @raymondchiu8622
    @raymondchiu8622 Жыл бұрын

    The wisdom and perspective he shared at the end….🔥🔥🔥

  • @yungukhua4034
    @yungukhua4034 Жыл бұрын

    Hi,your amazing attitude with encouraging words and right mentality is a guide for all people to know your food! 👏👍❤️

  • @RainSunRain
    @RainSunRain Жыл бұрын

    Seems hard working and has a good perspective in life. Wish him all the best!

  • @Sethluifoodtravel

    @Sethluifoodtravel

    Жыл бұрын

    If you are willing to put in the work, success will come

  • @aclp003
    @aclp003 Жыл бұрын

    I salute this brother!!! Go bro!!

  • @s._3560
    @s._3560 Жыл бұрын

    Good on him for overcoming all those obstacles! 加油!

  • @flash132
    @flash132 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing. I'll definitely give Devid a visit. Very inspirational.

  • @ruthlow1835
    @ruthlow1835 Жыл бұрын

    Very happy for you. You have a great attitude.

  • @kopiboy7675
    @kopiboy7675 Жыл бұрын

    Oh wow! What a guy! I am Singaporean. What an achiever against all odds! I will give him biz & spread the word around. His chili crab looks delicious!! Respect! Respect! Respect!

  • @bobafett5757
    @bobafett575711 ай бұрын

    *Salute this guy so talented hopefully someday he can open the halal version cos dishes look good*

  • @lilycool2601
    @lilycool2601 Жыл бұрын

    I am so happy for you. Your hard work n good attitude has paid off. You are seeing your fruit of your labour. I will come n try your dishes soon. Be bless.

  • @taileelilliesee6832
    @taileelilliesee6832 Жыл бұрын

    A very inspiring video, all the best to him.

  • @prn_Melatonin
    @prn_Melatonin Жыл бұрын

    Bloody hell, his chinese is better than mine

  • @matthewchay

    @matthewchay

    Жыл бұрын

    Not to mention Cantonese!!

  • @atesum

    @atesum

    Жыл бұрын

    I bet he writes better too. Probably learnt all the subjects in mandarin at the Chinese medium schools he attended.

  • @Sethluifoodtravel

    @Sethluifoodtravel

    Жыл бұрын

    His Cantonese makes me ashamed as a Cantonese

  • @emkoh2746

    @emkoh2746

    Жыл бұрын

    True! 👍. Put me to shame 😜

  • @davidqilee426

    @davidqilee426

    Жыл бұрын

    😡

  • @MacNCheese69
    @MacNCheese69 Жыл бұрын

    This guy is a great inspiration. 加油努力印度兄弟!

  • @SmiileySmiiles
    @SmiileySmiiles Жыл бұрын

    Wow , Amazing ! Keep it up so positive !

  • @ashashraa6579
    @ashashraa6579 Жыл бұрын

    God bless this hardworking man.

  • @jenniferchong2726
    @jenniferchong2726 Жыл бұрын

    You are awesome! Wish you all the best in your business and life. Keep fighting 💪💪💪

  • @Rico-xv9rd
    @Rico-xv9rd Жыл бұрын

    All the best to him, humble yet ambitious, very inspiring.

  • @stoner12008
    @stoner12008 Жыл бұрын

    This man is a legend. No barriers. Asians can be racist too. I wish you well my friend. One day I will visit your restaurant 🤞

  • @leisurely462
    @leisurely462 Жыл бұрын

    Very cool

  • @ThePrryns
    @ThePrryns Жыл бұрын

    He's 39 years old with nearly 28 years of experience working 💪 👏 👏 👏

  • @JesusLovesHisCreations
    @JesusLovesHisCreations Жыл бұрын

    This 1 of the foreigners I like …. Willing n able to adapt 😊👏👍🤗welcome to Singapore, may ur business flourish n prospers in many years to come😊👏👍💪

  • @Sethluifoodtravel

    @Sethluifoodtravel

    Жыл бұрын

    thanks for the encouragement

  • @jessicafong4795
    @jessicafong4795 Жыл бұрын

    Positive thinking + positive attitude will bring good results.

  • @christianwag3015
    @christianwag3015 Жыл бұрын

    AWESOMELY GREAT my bro 🔥🔥🔥

  • @karmadekye1262
    @karmadekye1262 Жыл бұрын

    Well done! Inspirational. Deserves my respect. Food is good. Chinese and Cantonese better than me !!!!@

  • @Sukiyaya470
    @Sukiyaya470 Жыл бұрын

    Inspirational, it’s okay to be different, cos many are all the same. Power!

  • @Sethluifoodtravel

    @Sethluifoodtravel

    Жыл бұрын

    We are all human

  • @videospotter472
    @videospotter472 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing Indian guy speak and cook Chinese food also.

  • @alwinkok1184
    @alwinkok1184 Жыл бұрын

    His canto is good too!

  • @nigel155
    @nigel155 Жыл бұрын

    Heard good reviews. Must try man

  • @sebbi3
    @sebbi3 Жыл бұрын

    one word = SALUTE!

  • @Hafizzy4
    @Hafizzy4 Жыл бұрын

    Wifi was pregnant damn 03:00

  • @Sethluifoodtravel

    @Sethluifoodtravel

    Жыл бұрын

    Uh editor blames autocorrect? Lol

  • @khokl9288
    @khokl9288 Жыл бұрын

    His food really not bad. Better than some Chinese zi char stall 👍

  • @none8708
    @none8708 Жыл бұрын

    I hv just figured out: Zi Char is 小炒😂‼️ Literal translation “small toss-fried dishes”. Its a form of Cuisine, a borderline BETWEEN Home cooking & restaurant cooking using high fire power & the resulting vigorous toss-sauté Chinese dishes are famous for. Background reasons: Family homemade meals are cooked on stoves not with high fire power (heat) as restaurant commercial stoves. Family kitchens therefore choose to limit toss-fried / sautés dishes to reduce grease on kitchen walls & cabinets. So, in Hk, for rich 鋦氣小炒dishes, people choose to eat out at restaurants, 茶餐廳(CCT) in the case in Hk. In the case of Spore, the food stalls, hawker style is the equivalent of HK’s CCT茶餐廳, a less expensive form of family style restaurants.

  • @echossrabbit4715
    @echossrabbit4715 Жыл бұрын

    Keep up the good work. All the best!

  • @Sethluifoodtravel

    @Sethluifoodtravel

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, you too!

  • @evandatan131
    @evandatan131 Жыл бұрын

    👍👏❤️

  • @edwardchan1805
    @edwardchan1805 Жыл бұрын

    Mad respect for this brother Malaysia boleh

  • @Qoonutz
    @Qoonutz Жыл бұрын

    His zhi char indeed is good. Ate twice and I live in Bedok.

  • @Sethluifoodtravel

    @Sethluifoodtravel

    Жыл бұрын

    So worth the travel eh?

  • @sushisin377
    @sushisin377 Жыл бұрын

    Should try his dishes.

  • @Sethluifoodtravel

    @Sethluifoodtravel

    Жыл бұрын

    Address in the description 😊

  • @kemaman65
    @kemaman65 Жыл бұрын

    All the best bro

  • @tehlili693
    @tehlili6937 ай бұрын

    👍

  • @kuaqimai
    @kuaqimai Жыл бұрын

    His Cantonese is very good

  • @bellybutton6138
    @bellybutton6138 Жыл бұрын

    It must be difficult to cough those comments ... like clean or not just because he is Indian looking. I am horrified at those comments. I hope the younger generation learn to be more mindful of their language. It is not easy being a kitchen helper. You start from the bottom to learn. I wish Devid all the best and may his stall flourish and prove that an Indian looking guy can cook sumptuous chinese food.

  • @ckGohhelen
    @ckGohhelen Жыл бұрын

    👍💪💪💪

  • @trixwall6389
    @trixwall638911 ай бұрын

    Sad to know someone scammed him $27000, hope he recovers from that and moves on.

  • @yeh_den
    @yeh_den Жыл бұрын

    我的天的呀! 他的华语超流利的

  • @Sethluifoodtravel

    @Sethluifoodtravel

    Жыл бұрын

    真的很棒

  • @stephengoh5456
    @stephengoh5456 Жыл бұрын

    You will succeed!

  • @krappola1
    @krappola1 Жыл бұрын

    when i come back definitely come from USA and eat fish head curry...

  • @deschan2246
    @deschan2246 Жыл бұрын

    Malaysian ! Expected, only they can speak multiple dialects , mandarin, Tamil and Malay

  • @lprichardson88
    @lprichardson88 Жыл бұрын

    Add oil. I’m a Chinese female chef. I faced the same racism and sexism in my work in my early days. But perseverance pays off. 🎉

  • @none8708
    @none8708 Жыл бұрын

    Wearing a cross. He’s (a viewer addressed him as David), a modern day Chinese Christian in an Indian body. Fusion ! 🙂👍

  • @memyselfandi7529
    @memyselfandi7529 Жыл бұрын

    DAMN, his Chinese is way better than mine! 👏

  • @Sethluifoodtravel

    @Sethluifoodtravel

    Жыл бұрын

    We all jiak kantang

  • @jukebox9465
    @jukebox9465 Жыл бұрын

    I didn't get the address somehow. Hope some kind soul can provide. Tqvm

  • @Sethluifoodtravel

    @Sethluifoodtravel

    Жыл бұрын

    Should be in the description

  • @shaun_seow
    @shaun_seow Жыл бұрын

    I just want to ask him which country's food is better. Malaysia or Singapore? 😁

  • @Sethluifoodtravel

    @Sethluifoodtravel

    Жыл бұрын

    both good la

  • @P53eud0nym05
    @P53eud0nym05 Жыл бұрын

    From ipoh no wonder fluent in cantonese

  • @isaacjong3569
    @isaacjong3569 Жыл бұрын

    Did it say, 'my wifi was pregnant too' hahaha

  • @alwinkok1184

    @alwinkok1184

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes. I read and thought I read wrongly so I rewinded and confirm whether it is my eyes or the subtitles issue.🤣

  • @WongliyeeKeidou
    @WongliyeeKeidou Жыл бұрын

    How to contact him? Tq

  • @Sethluifoodtravel

    @Sethluifoodtravel

    Жыл бұрын

    visit his stall XD

  • @adis.g6569
    @adis.g6569 Жыл бұрын

    Yo. Here in Indonesia, Javanese, Madurese, even Arab can cook Chinese food

  • @Sethluifoodtravel

    @Sethluifoodtravel

    Жыл бұрын

    Is it nice though?

  • @ganboonmeng5370
    @ganboonmeng5370 Жыл бұрын

    Always at the mercy of landlord...business too good...raise rent...

  • @FlamerzZz
    @FlamerzZz Жыл бұрын

    Heyy...Ipoh people here.

  • @Sethluifoodtravel

    @Sethluifoodtravel

    Жыл бұрын

    All the ipoh people going ayeeeee👋

  • @rubicon24
    @rubicon24 Жыл бұрын

    天下无难事 只怕有心人

  • @chansianfatt5104
    @chansianfatt5104 Жыл бұрын

    Only join as Chinese he would hv happy life? 😜🤣

  • @BELLAPHONTOO
    @BELLAPHONTOO Жыл бұрын

    The word colour should be ostracised, we're all the same.

  • @Sethluifoodtravel

    @Sethluifoodtravel

    Жыл бұрын

    One people one nation lol

  • @peiyeekhoo
    @peiyeekhoo Жыл бұрын

    Sorry about that,standard drop their food.I stayed their nearby block only,take away always but really no visit them because their food standard different everytime.

  • @Sethluifoodtravel

    @Sethluifoodtravel

    Жыл бұрын

    can be a bit hard to maintain the consistency

  • @gothicpinkk
    @gothicpinkk Жыл бұрын

    What kind of racists asked him that question about whether the food will be clean if it's cooked by him - an Indian person? To the chef - it is NOT your problem! These racists are the problem and should stop existing in society.

  • @miket2737
    @miket2737 Жыл бұрын

    First

  • @vimalansiva6938
    @vimalansiva6938 Жыл бұрын

    i like the story but cannot accept the name which does a disservice to all of us of colour and frankly sets us back generations - it's like "darkie" toothpaste....

  • @Sethluifoodtravel

    @Sethluifoodtravel

    Жыл бұрын

    Hmm think it's a different perspective where he chooses to embrace it

  • @vimalansiva6938

    @vimalansiva6938

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Sethluifoodtravel what different prespective.....no matter what perspective it is not pc....not appropriate

  • @RiotOfDeath
    @RiotOfDeath Жыл бұрын

    I think the guy translating the interview isn't very good at Mandarin, or English, or both LOL

  • @crimsonDyNaM0

    @crimsonDyNaM0

    Жыл бұрын

    More or less got the gist.

  • @ElopeStudio
    @ElopeStudio Жыл бұрын

    r u sure u from malaysia? u sound more like lawyer, doctor and police(&fake police) from hong kong.

  • @terenceaaron1999

    @terenceaaron1999

    Жыл бұрын

    guy grew up in Ipoh. he's surrounded by Canto.

  • @WongliyeeKeidou

    @WongliyeeKeidou

    Жыл бұрын

    Ahahaha I think u mean the Hong Kong Indian Actor that act few character?

  • @allesuye2551

    @allesuye2551

    Жыл бұрын

    😄😂

  • @zippingzapping3272
    @zippingzapping3272 Жыл бұрын

    lol if you don't have a Chinese cooking I don't buy Chinese from any country that don't original cookers like people say it's not Chinese unless a Chinese made it