Indian streets are truly fascinating, especially when it comes to food. As you walk around, you’ll find a variety of unique vendors whose selling style or delicious food often leaves a lasting impression. Street vendors are the heartbeat of India, and learning about their backgrounds can be quite interesting. Recently, an American vlogger exploring the streets of Chennai in search of the famous “Chicken 65” found a different street stall on Google Maps. After tasting the snack and chatting with the vendor, he learned that the vendor is actually a PhD student.
In the video, the vlogger asks the vendor if they have Chicken 65, and the vendor confirms that they have it. The vlogger mentions that this snack was first made at Hotel Buhari in Chennai, but due to poor reviews, he found this vendor’s stall on Google Maps. He then asks the vendor the price, to which the vendor replies that it is Rs 50 for 100 grams. The vlogger orders 100 grams. As the vendor cooks the chicken and serves it, the vlogger asks for its name, and the vendor replies, “Ryan.” He also asks the vendor how long he marinates the chicken, and the vendor says, “3 hours.”
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After frying the chicken, the vendor puts it on a plate, adds some onions and pepper to it, and serves it hot. The vlogger is very impressed with how juicy and delicious this snack is. He then finds out that the vendor also makes chicken cutlets and he wants to try that too. The vendor told that he started his stall 13 years ago when he was just 16 years old and now he is pursuing PhD in Biotechnology while running the stall part-time. The vlogger thanked him and wished him all the best for his studies. The caption of the post reads, “$100 gift for hardworking student selling Chicken 65 in Chennai, India.”
Internet users quickly reacted to the video. One comment read, “Chris Lewis, thank you for supporting Ryan. Ryan, it’s incredible that you’re getting a PhD and working so hard to support yourself.” Another person added, “This is just another proof of how important education is.” A third comment said, “Wow. Not only is he getting his PhD and publishing research papers, but he also has a side job to support himself. Great job, Chris!”
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Some were also impressed by the cleanliness of the stall. One user commented, “Chennai is seeing a lot of positive changes. It’s great to see gloves being used to handle food. This improvement will definitely attract more tourists.” Another said, “He is really inspiring – managing a stall, doing a PhD and publishing articles! Great job!” A sixth user wrote, “Ryan, I appreciate your hospitality and simplicity. Great job!”
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