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News18
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
This Kochi Vendor Makes Strawberry Shakes Like He Is Behind A Cocktail Bar
Last Updated: A viral video of a street vendor making a rose syrup drink in a visibly clean setup has stirred discussions around hygiene in Indian street food. A viral video, being called the 'cleanest Indian street food," has created a buzz online. It has already gained over 9 million views on X (formerly Twitter). The clip shows a street vendor from Kochi, Kerala, preparing a vibrant rose-flavoured drink with surprising cleanliness and flair. The video opens with the vendor adding rose syrup to a glass, followed by soda water and a scoop of strawberry ice cream. Then, he pours in some milk, which turns the drink frothy and gives it a rich pink colour. Next, he drops a few ice cubes into the glass and seals it with a shaker lid. He shakes the drink well and then, in a dramatic twist, tosses the glass into the air and catches it, showing off a bit of flair in his serving style. The drink is then handed over, topped with foam, and ready to enjoy with a straw. The video has gained millions of views on social media for its cleanliness and entertaining preparation. While many praised the vendor's setup, others questioned the hygiene due to the use of bare hands. Despite the mixed reactions, the drink and the video have captured wide attention online. this is the cleanest indian street food i've ever seen — non aesthetic things (@PicturesFoIder) June 28, 2025 The video was originally posted by the Instagram page Street Food Journey on June 15 and has already crossed 31.9 million views there. It identifies the stall as 'Kuluki," a well-known name in Kerala for flavoured sarbath and milk drinks. Many quickly pointed out what they felt was poor hygiene. ''Cleanest' … video starts with an Indian dude's hand IN THE GLASS?" one user scoffed. Another sarcastically noted, 'The refusal to wear gloves, at a minimum, is impressive." Some went as far as questioning the concept itself: 'Is there such a thing as clean Indian street food?" Another comment read, 'Foreigners are coming to India and eating from the most unhygienic and rotten places where even locals don't eat." A user even called on the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to intervene: 'Stop all such nonsense wherever ingestible food is concerned." 'The world has shamed us enough to reverse the perception and make Indian street food (& restaurants) the most hygienic in the world!" another added. There was even debate about the video's origin. While some claimed it was from Pakistan, many pointed out, correctly, that the setup is from Kochi, Kerala. Despite the mixed reactions, the video's widespread popularity has reignited conversations about hygiene standards in Indian street food culture — and whether visual cleanliness is enough to change deeply rooted public perceptions. First Published:
Mint
29-06-2025
- Health
- Mint
Video of ‘cleanest indian street food' goes viral; social media still not convinced
A video about 'the cleanest indian street food' has gone viral, gaining nearly 5 million views. The X (formerly Twitter) post shows a street food vendor preparing a rose-syrup drink. The platform is unusually clean. The organised setup contrasts with typical perceptions of Indian street food hygiene. The vendor was seen using a clean workspace and minimal direct hand contact with the food. Social media users are not convinced. '"Cleanest" ....video starts with an indian dude's hand IN THE GLASS?' wondered one user. 'The refusal to wear gloves, at a minimum, is impressive,' came a sarcastic reply. Another commented, 'Is there such a thing as clean indian street food?' 'Foreigners are coming to India and eating from the most unhygienic and rotten places where even locals don't eat,' wrote another. One user asked FSSAI to 'stop all such nonsense wherever ingestible food is concerned'. 'World has shamed us enough to reverse the perception and make Indian street food (& restaurants) the most hygienic in world!' the user added. When one user claimed that the video was from Pakistan, many users claimed that it was in Kochi, Kerala. The original video is from Street Food Journey on Instagram. The original video gained nearly 28 million views. It confirmed that the business name is Kuluki. In 2014, The Guardian cited the Public Health Association to claim that only 53% of Indians wash their hands with soap after using the toilet, 38% before eating, and 30% before cooking. Harmful bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella, found in human and animal waste, spread easily through dirty hands, unwashed food, flies, cash or water. They can cause serious illnesses like diarrhoea, typhoid and food poisoning. The video's virality and the reactions it garners reflect a broader cultural and health discourse, where initiatives to improve street food safety standards are underway, yet the general perception remains sceptical due to historical and ongoing hygiene issues, as discussed in various online forums and media outlets. In February 2024, Medical Channel Asia pointed out serious health risks behind the tasty treats on Indian streets. Poor hygiene, dirty water and unsafe cooking can spread dangerous germs like E. coli and cholera, it said. Such germs can cause stomach infections, dehydration and even death. It is suggested to choose stalls with many customers as their food is likely fresher. It also advised tourists to pick vendors who keep their cooking area and utensils clean and go for cooked food instead of raw to avoid germs.
