Visiting a Chinese Food Joint In Mumbai | The Big Forkers Ep. 2 | Is It Worth It
Chinese food in India has a long history of permutations, concoctions, combinations and hodge-podgery; from the almost but not quite authentic, to the Indianised, Desified - Sezwan versions. Served up at roadside carts to white table cloth temples of Confu-sion. We have been exposed to it all.
In walk, The Big Forkers to a self-proclaimed 'Authentic' Chinese restaurant in Mumbai and well, hell hath no fury like Sid scorned of Authentic Chinese food.
We didn't plan it this way, nor did Team Modi apparently, but this is the Forkers invasion of House of MANDARIN !!
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Sid using heavy words like pontificate Damn lol Go easy We haven’t even crossed Borivali yet
@pushcorrupt
Жыл бұрын
hahahaha. Tell me about it
These guys define what top notch food vlogging is.
@siddheshmungekar6737
3 жыл бұрын
I agreee so honest and genuine content loving these show
@blessingb
3 жыл бұрын
True 💯
@shanks8562
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you guys.... Appreciate the love... 🙏😁🤗
@tejanmore
3 жыл бұрын
Wait until they start getting paid...😆
@SidMewara
3 жыл бұрын
who would pay us? lol
WHY DONT THESE GUYS HAVE A SHOW ON NETFLIX !!!
@TheBigForkers
3 жыл бұрын
*wipes off tears
@sashankvissa2358
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, seriously!
@abhijitmoha
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheBigForkers ah, give it a year, you'll get there
@midshipsport
3 жыл бұрын
Looks like you got money growing on trees. KZread is fine. I am a cheap India.
2k subscribers in 24hrs. We want such food bloggers not curly tales type. Way to go The Big Forkers \m/
@TheBigForkers
3 жыл бұрын
Sid and Shanky are kinda curvy too.... Cheers man
@shanks8562
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheBigForkers he said curly ya'll...
@SidMewara
3 жыл бұрын
@@shanks8562 albatrot LOL
@mr.nobody1384
3 жыл бұрын
@@SidMewara sid tharoor
@skinnyboi4867
3 жыл бұрын
@@shanks8562 *facepalm*
I haven't visited China but I've tried authentic Chinese food in Singapore. It wasn't for my taste buds at all. We're too spoilt by desi Chinese for all the right or wrong reasons. It was good to know you have such great knowledge about the cuisine and the history around it. But I personally would not go so hard at a restaurant for not being AUTHENTIC especially since the people running it know what works best for the audience in the city. I have worked with this brand for 2 years and I honestly loved the food. Everything I've had was fantastic. And that's obviously because 99% of the people love this as we're accustomed to this taste. I don't think majority of the audience watching this would actually enjoy authentic Chinese food like you do. Great insights though :) P.s I have no personal or professional connection with the brand or with any of it's people. This was a personal viewpoint from a fellow foodie. Can't expect Big Mac where Aloo Tikki is famous. Cheers 😁
@TheBigForkers
3 жыл бұрын
Singapore the food is very different than 99% of China. But we hear you, Our issue is: Dont claim to be authentic, dont say its a slow roasted pork when it is fried, dont say its BBQ Char Sui when its just fried porl belly. Dont bullshit the customer. If you watch the restaraunt, we repeat it often, if this were Indian food then it would be ok, its simply not Chinese.
I'm binge watching these videos and I'm glad that you're not just "foodies". Your knowledge about the food is impeccable. Looking forward to more content. ❤️
@TheBigForkers
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sheetal
I quite love the way these guys are unapologetic or unabashed of what they say or do....brings a new level of reality to the table....n that's rare..keep it up!!!
@TheBigForkers
3 жыл бұрын
We love what we do and we believe in honest and real conversations. Thanks for the appreciation mate!
* Opens up google . What does pontificate , caveat , gamut means . * . Really good video btw :D
My Brothers from another Mother Sid and Shank I learn many things from your talk and I keep scribble in my journal Japanese and Chinese and discussion around. Cheers and Nandri noing noing from Chennai 😀😀😀😀
This passion project is soon going to be the only thing that y'all do!! Y'all are very engaging and have too much fun!! Love it!!
@TheBigForkers
3 жыл бұрын
That would be so fucking awesome
Got recommended a video 1hr back still going on awesome stuff mann!!!
Love these hosts, the big guy is really knowledgable
"True food bloggers ,cutting straight through the bullshit for real critics. I am also glad that they do have a lot of knowledge to share and make people aware about what is chinese and what is japanese. keep going guys
Excellent episode. Super informative. Wish there was more!
We need more of Sid ranting about how food is supposed to taste like.
I stumbled upon your channel by chance and I'm so damm hooked to it now. I completely adore you duo and I must say, your review are freaking honest! I wish you guys all the best!
@TheBigForkers
3 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@Allen-xn1sq
3 жыл бұрын
Same i got a random recommendation. And i am hooked this channel is pure gold top notch content.
7:52 He said Yunnan province which is close to Arunachal Pradesh and Myanmar and not Hunan in the subtitles which is way close to the southern coast of Mainland China.
Very informative and fun episode at the same time. Keep em coming :)
Just discovered this channel today and love the binge watch! Keep at it guys!
@TheBigForkers
3 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard! Jayant
Just stumbled upon your channel. Already in love with your content! Cheers to many more good videos. 🥂
@TheBigForkers
3 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
This is pure gold.
Boss! We're not ready for this...too good! 😍 what explanation 🙏
Amazing work! Top quality content
I am a vegeterian but still watching it just to check out the convo, you guys have
How are you casually uttering words like pontificate??? The guy is a legend
This is something what you call as real food vlog...
These guys are kickass am on their channel for last 4 hrs and it’s already past mid nite and am still on !
@TheBigForkers
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being 'THAT' supporter. Much Love. Send us an email at thebigforkers@gmail.com for a something special.
I am a vegetarian, but I am still binge watching this shit! No idea how, but I am addicted to these big forkers ❤️
where is triple schezwan rice with anda maarke?
WHY DID I DISCOVER THEM SO LATE. YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING.
Finally someone who calls shit as shit, no faking up for viewers, likes or any bullshit. Keep up with this great work! ❤️
Do they have any hotpot in Mumbai?
I really loved the video. Thank you for explaining most of us the real taste of Chinese cuisine in so much detail. I've subscribed to your channel now. Waiting for more video. Till then take care guys. Stay safe and god bless. 10:54 - 10:58 (I miss my mumbai slang now) :P
@TheBigForkers
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for subbing!
God knows what was we eating all these years in the name of authentic Chinese food. This was such a knowledgeable stuff.
@vivekghodvinde
3 жыл бұрын
What we usually eat is Indo chinese
@ednajoseph1821
3 жыл бұрын
@@vivekghodvinde HahahaHaha mix of indo Chinese, Japanese, thai, etc etc .
Keep up the honesty and authentic style. Those are your core differentiators.
@TheBigForkers
3 жыл бұрын
We will thanks
you guys are doing an amazing job in food vlogging community , also teaching us about the Chinese culture , that what is considered offensive over there and whats not , but at the same time using an Indian festival navratras just as a passing joke , honestly iam not in category of those hindus who get offended by even a slight mention of their religion or Gods . but its really good to treat all communities , religion , sects with the same respect & its expected from you as you are slowly growing into a bigger KZreadchannel . btw loved the content keep it comming.
@TheBigForkers
3 жыл бұрын
This was shot 1 night before Navaratari, so the joke was topical and apprpriate. Besides that we are irreverant about our opinions. That is the entire point, uqually opportunity offensive :)
This one was really nice and informative about nuances of Chinese cooking.
Wtff this top notch channel has only 2.5k subs... like really dude... this is authentic food blogging no fancy shit like other!🔥
@TheBigForkers
3 жыл бұрын
SHARE SHARE SHARE ....... and please subscribe too LOL WE dont know why, but we dont care...mostly
NGL I hit the Like Subscribe and Bell Icon so fuckin fast. Authentic Review, good Job folks
2:12 "Asian Jam Party" would've been a better name for the place by the seems. XD By the way a quality video, cheers guys. :)
Guyss I wanna meet you so positive vibes you are spreading...feel like aap dost ho mere
I loved how sid put lightr what is authentic chineses
Guyz start a road trip....
@TheBigForkers
3 жыл бұрын
We hope to
Why have i not seen this page before? I freaking love it. Subscribing it right away 😁 Btw, Kamling in Marine Drive/ Churchgate is the best I have seen so far in Bombay. (it is closed now, btw)
I think these guys should have a show recollecting their experiences in different countries. It would be helpful as a guide. It could have the local etiquette, the culture, etc. I would definitely watch that. Also Sid would make a great host on shows regarding Introduction to Life in China as he's lived there for many years
@TheBigForkers
3 жыл бұрын
We would love to take this global at the earliest with the right partner. The China series would be awesome, if we could get back home and shoot there.
I have come here for my vocabulary. Thanks Sid
By skimming through the comment section it seems that the highlight of this video was the word "pontificate"
Thanks for those inputs on Chinese cuisine. I like House of Mandarin but I prefer Yauatcha, Royal China and above all Lings Pavilion to this place.
This channel is super fun super chill and super informative. Cheers guys!! I fuckin love your channel 🍻
One like for fried rice and butter chicken
If Chinese cuisine in its original form was served across the world, it wouldn't be so popular. I've been fortunate to try Chinese food in USA, Canada and India and it was their version of Chinese. I would probably rate authentic Chinese the lowest based on my taste buds
@TheBigForkers
3 жыл бұрын
we beg to differ, to each their own
@samwelltarly4365
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheBigForkers Facts speak. Chinese immigrants across the world have had to alter their cuisine to make it more palatable to the local populace. It's only in the past decade that there's been an interest in regional Chinese but even in that the recipes are tweaked by increasing the protein, increasing the spice proportion to reduce the blandness, etc.
@shanks8562
3 жыл бұрын
@@samwelltarly4365 these alterations you talk about aren't necessarily done by the Chinese folk my friend they're done by the local people who got inspired by the cuisine. Chindese food is the invention of an englishman in Kolkata and not a Chinese guy. Jo bikta hai woh banta hai.
Thats what a pure food blogger
Wow i loved your Conversation loved it just subscribed your channel bring more content oriented videos wid different places
@shanks8562
3 жыл бұрын
There's a whole season 2 as well... So check it out... Cheers
Thank you for educating Shezwan
I am fucking addicted to this channel , its like HIGH WAY ON MY PLATE ka KZread version
Yall should try maybe royal China or yautacha for good authentic Cantonese cuisine
Thank you for the honesty
Fried rice and butter chicken!! haha you and Beep are true friends Shanks.
@shanks8562
4 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha...
Wow I just love this show
Underrated Channel
A Chinese guy said about Chinese restaurants in non Chinese countries- any authentic Chinese restaurant won't have a name that has Chinese association (mandarin, Shanghai, great wall, Schezwan etc). It will be just a regular name
This was on point . For someone who has lived and worked in China and has been a die hard fan of Laziji I did not find one bit authenticity at this restaurant or many others who claim to be authentic. Also since you guys are well traveled I would recommend going to Mala Sicuan in Houston! F'ing amazing Sichuan cuisine. Obviously some of the dishes are authentic but not all. It takes balls to call it out loud. I also like the fact that compared to a lot of other food critics you don't taste but eat. But again indian chinese has its own swad and we should proudly own it. Loved it guys!
@TheBigForkers
3 жыл бұрын
Mala Sichuan in Houston is good, the fish their is on point. The entire area past the Hong Kong city mall bu Sam Houston tollway and Bellaire has so many nice Chinese options.
@TheBigForkers
3 жыл бұрын
#Chindese copyright @tbf @shanky
@ashishfatnani
3 жыл бұрын
Damn guys you are so well traveled. Will connect with you guys some day on Houston food as well. My office was on Bellaire and Sam Houston so I have explored a lot of China town #lunch And I agree with shanky #chindese haha
My father took me once to a small chinese restaurant, it was run by a chinese couple I didnt like it, my father said just because you mostly eat the indian version of chinese food you are not liking it. I guess I was 10 or 11 at that time. I don't recollect the name wild guess will be Dukes somewhere near Mazgaon or Byculla. Almost 26 years ago.
He is wayy another level on speaking mandarin and Cantonese . He has that exact local chinese accent while speaking mandarin .
Glad to get genuine reviews but according to me the talk part could b in a positive way too because It takes real hard work to set up a restaurant and when so much effort is put in , a negative review doesn't motivate
@shanks8562
3 жыл бұрын
Our problem is the fact that in the garb of authentic this restaurant charges 4 times more than any other Chinese/chindese restaurant. Call it indian Chinese and set the expectation right. That's all we calling out. We won't apologize if it fits. Cheers mate
Tysm for sharing yr experience 💓
@TheBigForkers
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Watched your video.Instant sub.Now I am interested in trying the Real Chinese cuisine
@axoltl1
3 жыл бұрын
You won't get it in India. Quality/availability of authentic international cuisines in India is very poor. So be ready to travel if you want to eat authentic food from other cultures 😁
The look Sid gives Shanky at 10.37 :)
Shanky, i truly agree with you and ive been getting everyone i know to eat Chicken Fried Rice with Butter Chicken. It is the best combination of Chinese and Indian ever......Period.
@ashishdalvi55
3 жыл бұрын
We are a rare breed 😅
Guys you must try tge oriental pot in Kurla West LBS marg.
U guys r really amazing
Where were you guys
@TheBigForkers
3 жыл бұрын
House of Mandarin
@manatsingh1566
3 жыл бұрын
Na na, like where were you guys till now 😂
ROYAL CHINA, Lings Pavilion, China House, Yauatcha are closest to being 'Authentic'- House of Mandarin isn't even in the competition.
Chicken fried rice and butter chicken killer combo.. 10 on 10
How stoned the homie Shanky is yo 😀😀👌🏻👌🏻
Shanky is right though, Butter chicken Plus fried rice is 🔥. It's the only way to improve Indo-China relations.
Bro this channel is a gem!!!!
@TheBigForkers
10 ай бұрын
Cheers
U guys are awesome..keep it going
@TheBigForkers
26 күн бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
Watched one video, instant sub
you guys should have tried Flora near worli sea face..
You guys should have above million subscribers soon
@TheBigForkers
3 жыл бұрын
We will keep plugging away
"pontificate" OK.. I must subscribe.
Awesome 👍
These guys wanna make me Bar & Food Crawl here.
U got only Asahi. What did u expect? That amount of authenticity in terms of foreign cuisine, is a bit difficult in India at this time. We're getting there.
Okay old monk and thumbs up😀😀
Good content 👍🏻
And then they end up with Old monk... lol Cheers guys..
I just love the way he screwed the entire menu dish by dish. This the way this fancy fucking places they call restaurants should be reviewed. Way to go!. Please visit all the so called authentic Mexican Italian even South Indian fancy restaurants.
I don’t know why many people spend lots of money and open these authentic Chinese, Japanese, Italian or any kind of restaurant without even thinking about the place or the food 🧐🧐🧐🧐. I like the way you both enjoyed not so authentic Chinese 😛😛
Rapa rap aee..🤣🤣👌🏽rawas
Wats a torri gate?
Chinese food khane ambarnath main aaoo kabhi bro 😎
The restaurants are still not prepared for these types of food Vlogging as yet.
Fastest Subscribe and Bell Icon click ever!!! You Guys are killing it!!!
Shanky says “it’s a confused place right now”🤣🤣
I regret putting this in my watch later list..
Omg! You seriously need a Netflix show
@TheBigForkers
3 жыл бұрын
we agree
Stumbled upon your video today. Vocab - top notch, knowledge on different cuisine excellent. However, there is also Buckets Full of Pride. No wonder I see such few subscribers, despite such an insight on gastronomy. Always remember a little humility goes a long way. All the best anyway.
@TheBigForkers
3 жыл бұрын
In the words of the that orange idiot Trump: "We are the most humblest of all people, OK OK OK"
@cynthiajohn6058
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheBigForkers There you go again, you just proved me right! Be open to criticism too.
@TheBigForkers
3 жыл бұрын
That joke went right over .....swoooooosh
@shanks8562
3 жыл бұрын
Relax woman... We're chill like that... Do see the other episodes and you'll know what I mean...
@cynthiajohn6058
3 жыл бұрын
@@shanks8562 yes Shanks, I've watched em n have liked many of them too. I commented what I felt, no offense intended!
It's like you start a indian restaurant in NYC and start serving Bangladeshi food