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- Thiru Kumar has been vegan for 22 years and has been selling vegan dosas from his cart for the past 18 years making his the oldest vegan food cart and a street food legend. It was about time I paid him a visit.
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The Dosa man presents love in a world where that is hard to find.
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I'm proud to be Indian
@samyajyoti de 😂🤣
@samyajyoti de Although he is Shrilankan Citizen, He is a Tamilian & Indian Origin.
@samyajyoti de that Man trolly it has Written "NY Dosa South Indian Food" you will not understand Indian term because your half of Bong population converted to Islam by Bangladesh. I Know your ashamed that your Indian.
Feeding birds dogs cows daily and sometime fish is a tradition in Indian subcontinent.
I feed pigeons and other birds, whoever comes, everyday.
The first roti (indian bread) at lunch and dinner goes to cows and last roti goes to dogs everyday.
So was following his family tradition by giving his first dosa to birds.
Spiritually it is offering food to gods.
In South India (Dosa man is not Indian he is Sri Lankan Tamil) it is common to feed the birds first from the food you make in your own kitchen, Cows/goats get fed from animal feed from outside dogs as well get fed meal prepared outside but ones own kitchen it is birds first.
In India most home make first bread of the day for Animals like cows, dogs & birds....i guess he did the same thing for birds
So true . It's my duty everyday to give that bread to 🐄 , 🐕 and 🐦 ...🤣🤣🤣
yes in marathi language we called it gaay cha naivedya and last bread is for dogs 😀
We still follow this
That's wrong positive generalisation. Only few are saints like him
@@PrakashKumar-ri6we Not really In my house 1st Chapati we always gave to birds (sparrow, crow etc). Many people I know do same, feed it to either birds, Cow, dog or cat etc. Maybe it depend on where you live. But it's really common here in Maharashtra.
Been through thousands of social media folks but you are just the most purest form we can probably still see.
Awww thank you!
I was backpacking in India for 4 months and I had masala dosa almost every day, it is sooo good! Originally it's not cut, you get a very long crepe in your plate. And Pondicherry is an actual city in South India, where dosa is very popular. Oh I miss it now!
Dosa and Idli are famous throughout India.
After end of corona.. please visit Tamilnadu.
Especially madurai... U will get mouthwatering foods all over Tamilnadu.. do come and enjoy.. always welcome...
@@kirtigupta9753 its famous in south
@@jokerraj843 Nope. Everywhere
@@Satu_Supari I mean its daily food for south Indians, but I don't think north Indians eat this daily
I'm not a vegan, but I would eat this in a second. Because I know Sri Lankans, Indians, and others in the regions can make good nutritious food.
Usually tamils have the habit of feeding crows before their first meal of the day to honour their ancestors, since there is no crows, he feeds the sparrows in NYC...
Even we north Indians do that during shraadh or pitra pujan to honour our ancestors.
It's not just a Tamilian thing it is a Hindu thing. If you see the trail of comments for one of the comments above you can see how people from different parts of India have said that they do the same thing. We set aside the first cooked chapati (also known as roti, a kind of flat unleavened bread) of the meal for the cow and the last chapati of the meal for the dog. These are then fed to the stray cows and dogs living in the area. Some people also set aside rice, sugar etc for birds, squirrels and even ants.
@@ShwetaGupta-hd6yk what a beautiful gesture! Thank you for sharing that info. It’s inspiring.
@@ShwetaGupta-hd6yk He might be a srilankan tamil !! They dont know about the culture of other indian races 👍
TAMILS? Brahmins are doing this even before anything existed.
This is Indian tredition to give first food to birds.
We say that its for our ancestors who are in heaven.😊
In South India (Dosa man is not Indian he is Sri Lankan Tamil) it is common to feed the birds first from the food you make in your own kitchen, Cows/goats get fed from animal feed from outside dogs as well get fed meal prepared outside but ones own kitchen it is birds first.
MAAAD respect for you going out and filming anywhere and everywhere, without caring what other people think, to get your content. Also, you're so freakin cute when you were getting excited about the birds and mouse...that's so me! lol Awesome video, can't wait to be back in NYC!
Aww thank you!
It took a lot of practice to be able to do that 😅
@@bodegacatx will u marry me
@@DineshKumar-cp5qq dinesh bro please refer me to her. Am in serious love.
@@vmsrivignesh Don't make fun, she is my future wife. Please don't hurt me.
Guys look 2:11 a tamil actor & charming 90s aravind swamy left corner in the news paper.. anyone noticed
How keenly you watched it
Now I noticed
lol I noticed that too. Arvind Swamy himself is a businessman and very generous towards charities.
I noticed it
He acted in Telugu also
18 years?? That man doesn't work for money for sure. He loves doing it.
I'm so happy to see what he does as a Sri Lankan 🇱🇰 , I was born in Sri Lankan 🇱🇰 I truly proud of him. And I love South Indian food , great presentation as well keep up the good work. Greetings from beautiful coastal town fort Bragg California 🌉
Being vegan or vegetarian and never eaten Indian food is absolute sin😅
India got the best foods.
I 2nd this. I'm Indonesian, lots of spicy foods. But once I tried Indian food when I worked in Dubai, I'm hooked. In my book nothing beats Indian food.
@@thecountremo you should definitely visit India bro. Each state has different awesome foods.
@@thecountremo why u don't use cultural Indonesian name...
What food would you recommend for a person new to Indian food? . What's tasty with tasty sauce ?
When I first went vegetarian, all I ate was Indian cuisine it’s so good
2:42 "First vegan dosa cart in the world"
The hundreds of thousands of dosa vendors in India rn:😐
Because they are not vegan br9
They use butter or ghee mostly, so it’s not vegan unless you’re not using those things.
In South India (Dosa man is not Indian he is Sri Lankan Tamil) it is common to feed the birds first from the food you make in your own kitchen, Cows/goats get fed from animal feed from outside dogs as well get fed meal prepared outside but ones own kitchen it is birds first.
This guy is amazing, such a great person. His food is fantastic.
Here's ur 100th like Carla
How hard he works without a break. Must have worked hard at home to make those potato fillings. He must be working 12 hours a day and his Dosa making skills are out of this world.
Thanks for sharing this video.
I feel so nice that I am from India and Dosa is a South Indian dish and Sri Lanka and India have many common traditions and food
I'm so happy you finally made it there!!! I remember when you first started the $5.00 videos I mentioned the Dosa Man (even though it's a bit more) but I used to go when I was in college and it was my best most delicious cheap meal that I would have out. And like clearly the man is amazing, he makes you feel like you're a friend.
He really does! 🤗🤗
@Murali V he's from sri lanka
@@Sidhuarmourymurali v means murali Vijay? But murali Vijay is from india he's a former Indian cricketer player 😂
She is still liking and reply to comments. Love you❤
OMG I saw a documentary of the Dosa Man here in Australia, he is so cool, i love his enthusiasm and his friendly nature. That food looks fantastic, what a legend he is.
Mam, I see you in every comment section
Of videos related to Indian Food.
I think you love Indian food than most of the Indians
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I just love this thing that food seller feed 1st dosa for birds and then sell out that's Soo heart touching love that alot . And you too shared your food with bird that's so sweet of you.. I love the people who respect, help and feed animals, so love you for that ❤️😘😊👍
Woah! Anna is quite popular. 👏 He is very humble and generous. I had visited his cart with my Telugu friend (he could communicate in Tamil), he always gave us little extra masala in dosa. He speaks three different languages i.e English, Tamil and Hindi. He is fan of Arvind Swamy, a Tamil actor. He even have photo with Arvind Swamy which he puts it on his cart. When we had visited him, his daughter was studying at Columbia University.
Love from Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India 🙏🏼
In South India (Dosa man is not Indian he is Sri Lankan Tamil) it is common to feed the birds first from the food you make in your own kitchen, Cows/goats get fed from animal feed from outside dogs as well get fed meal prepared outside but ones own kitchen it is birds first.
Pondicherry was the French capital of India before independence. Also, dosa is famous everywhere around India. This guy has such happy and positive vibes.
Thank you for making the video.
In South India (Dosa man is not Indian he is Sri Lankan Tamil) it is common to feed the birds first from the food you make in your own kitchen, Cows/goats get fed from animal feed from outside dogs as well get fed meal prepared outside but ones own kitchen it is birds first. Also Pondicherry Dosa was invented by dosa man and is named after the Prince of Pondicherry character from the Roadh Dahl book not from Pondicherry the place. It was just an exotic and intriguing name. It’s now the second or third most popular dosa in the world and basically exported back to India where it is found in many places
I love it when I go to a place where the owner and employees really love what they do and are very kind. I think it makes the food taste even better.
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So...DOSA is actually my most favourite dish, it's been 12 years and still there's nothing that can replace it. It's a South Indian dish and i am actually North Indian but i literally love South Indian food so much. It's really inspiring and heartwarming to see how humble and down to earth he is.
Love from south ❤️
@@bitik9847 Lol, I think we Northies love South Indian food more than Southies do. Love from North.
Rebecca, lots of love from India!
And i had been waiting for you to try the dosa place, i am soo happy now!
The lentil soup is called sambaar and the coconut thing is chutney, you are supposed to dunk the dosa in both and just eat. I don't know, this just makes me so happy! I wanna hug you!
Awww thank you!
@@alexmudiappan1287 indian civilization 7600 years old... middle east 1850 years olds. so copied from whom?
yes burma and South east asia has many things in common because all of it was part of incient india. Thats why world' largest hindu temple is also in combodia.
Indians and European both speak languages which are from indo European language family. So what you said it also right. But nobody copied anything it just that some dishes or language look a little bit similar. It was not even possible to copy things easily before 1990 because internet was not available at that time for common public!!
I was wondering why she ate it like a burger or sandwich 😂
@@alexmudiappan1287First thing i want to tell you that original name of india is Bharat and india just English name. ( check any indian passport)
Second thing is british broke the india into two. India got independence in 1947 and after 3 years india in 1950 india became the one nation.
Ancient india was made up of 565 princely states and hence today also we can see the diversity.
British destroyed the india ( gdp share dropped from 27% to just 2% during British era) and tried to destroy indian businesses and culture.
Arabs know india better than britishers because arabs came 500 become them in india. Im facts the currency of arabs world was indian rupee for many decades. They use to import almost everything from India and Portuguese also did the same for many decades.
You need to read some old books and vedas instead of blindly reading new books which has only fabricated stories and their regular propaganda.
@@alexmudiappan1287 how can someone be so deluded
You are learning history from liberals or what
5:41 That's Coriander leaves, Not Chinese parsley and It's Putted A lot in almost Every Food in India, We Called it "Dhaniya".
Now this is a NYC landmark I would come up to see!!!! Giving to the animals first is priceless love!!!Thanks for highlighting him!
This video was absolutely wholesome
Thank you!
I love him!!!! Thank you for shedding light on him. He’s honestly the nicest man
Watched for the first time and loved it. U earned a loyal sub. Good luck mate
Had to come and comment because I love Thiru and his cart. Yay for good reviews and this gem of a human!! 💕💕
6:44 Yes! That is most perfect structure of dosa
He’s so nice and the food is amazing ❤️ I’ve stood in line many times :)
Dosa's differ in size and shape in different states in south India that is why you might have eaten more crispy dosa's which are staple here in my state but dosa from another southern state Karnataka will be slightly different
Yeah
In South India (Dosa man is not Indian he is Sri Lankan Tamil) it is common to feed the birds first from the food you make in your own kitchen, Cows/goats get fed from animal feed from outside dogs as well get fed meal prepared outside but ones own kitchen it is birds first.
Yes, we come here for food but the animals are a bonus! ❤️ great vid as always!
Thank you!
I loved your explanation for dosa(crispy side, fluffy side) even though I've been eating dosas all through my life😊
probably the cutest video you've ever made! from the bird being a cm away from your finger to being mauled with kisses by the dog -- so cute! and I've never tried this guy either even though I'm indian and have lived in NYC my whole life... curious to see how different my mom's dosas are from his!
Hope you like it!
This was a really nicely done video. I couldn't get to eat Dosa Man's dosa in NYC due to lack of time but I'm definitely eating his dosas the next time I'm there.
So glad I discovered you. I'm transitioning into veganism and the way you get excited about the food gets me excited to try more things. Can't wait to try your refrigerator pickles lol
Thank you! 🤗🤗 If you have any questions, reach out to me on IG!
For you vegans you don't eat living things right ?
@@KILLAPANDAgaming man can't live without consuming living things, plants are even living organisms
If you are trying to be a vegan then definitely try Indian food. Indian cuisine has the world's largest collection of vegetarian and vegan recipes. Let me know if you need help.
@Vegan Babie hahahhaha I m a Hindu or you can say a sanatan dharmi to be specific I don't eat meat and eggs due to religious and spiritual reasons but I do consume milk products 😅
That's cool - A Masala Dosa, Tea & a Samosa will cost maximum of 1$ here in India
I love this! The first dosa he gave to the birds! ❤️ 🐦 Great job covering this cart!! I’d love to go here but I’m in Oregon - some day 🙏🏽❤️🌟
You are literally working hard mam... Appreciate your work :)
The perfect balance of fun and information, one of your best videos to date! The birds and dogs were also great inclusions.
Thank you!
This video is full of positive vibes. Just beautiful, the video and of course you.
Aww thank you!
Hi Rebecca, The "Doggie" kisses were too Cute & I loved the "Cart Man" giving his (1st) Dosa to the Bird's, You feeding the Bird's as well was Cute♥️ Blessings from Oklahoma,
Piper
Watching your smile ☺ really made my day
Thank you!
The food looks delish. That was so adorably cute with you feeding the little birdies 🐦 and they coming so close to you. The ending with dog🐕. The animals love you. Great thumbnail shot too. So nice ❤!!
i really loved watching her.... best wishes for all the endeavors and journeys ahead !
Thank you!
i love the dosa man! so glad you went and vlogged it for us
the things you do for us
This was my FAV VBC vid ever! I’ll be going to New York in December and you know where my first stop is going to be! I’ve been trying to get there for the last two decades and haven’t made it yet. Dosa Man!!!!
Thank you!
You seems to be a very nice hearted person.. Your appeal is amazing 👍 Gonna look more of your content.
Lol your noises to the bird eating the bread! So cute. I did the same thing when a squirrel ate a piece of orange out of my hand when I was visiting Montreal and I literally almost cried.
I have been to his place and his dosas remind me of homemade dosas that my mom might cook. it definitely has the flavor of home-cooked Indian food in general rather than a restaurant or pre-packaged food.
I love not only your current hair color but your overall energy
Thank you!
I remember going to this guy back in 2003-2006 when I was a grad student at NYU. The guy was a legend even back then.
Man, as a lover of Dosas, I have been wanting to get food from this dude forever! Thank you for going :)
I Love Love this video! Thank you so much. Affirming I will get back to NY. So many wonderful vegan places to visit and this is top of the list.
omg don't apologize for the cute animals I liiivveed for those moments omg :') this vid filled w so much love ugh I can feel his healing presence thru the video!!
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I have to try this place out the next time I visit NYC. He seems like a really nice man and very delicious food. I usually eat homemade dosas. I'm excited to try out Thiru's dosas!
It's pronounced Pond - ee- cherry!! I am coming to NYC in a month so can't wait to finally try his food out. He was closed the last time I was there!!
Haha yes! I noticed while I was editing.
i just came through your channel..and i love your work>>💝🥺✨
Thank you so much!!
This is brilliant! The dosa guy is amazing. I am biased, but India and Sri Lanka make some of the best vegan food 👌
There's an aura of kindness around that shop..
Omg those birds on the bench !😍 The food looks so good.
Just happen to checkout your channel after TH-cam recommendation and it was worth my time.
Love the content. Much Love from INDIA.
The Dosa Man is one of many reasons why I love NYC. Just his personality. That said, as far as I am concerned you need never have to apologize for dog noises. The dogs were so cute
Imagine paying €12 for something my parents and family make me for free 🤣
Wow, how do you get the ingredients for free?
@@EvanBoyarMe yeah cuz they pay not me 😂😂. Now that I’m at uni though I want this legend of a dosa man to show up in my new town 😂
I watched his episode on Street Food Icons and have been obsessed ever since! He makes my heart so happpy lol
This is a typical south Indian dosa which is Crispy outside and a little fluffy inside.
In India we have different Preparation for different types of dosa batters depending
Upon Regions,
North Indian Dosa is little bit crispy as compared to southern but both are delicious And that lentil soup is "Sambhar" which is also delicious 😋
LMAO there is no such thing as North Indian Dosa, only Dosa made in NORTH INDIA following South Indian recipes. Same way South India doesn't have butter chicken or naan idiot
I’m so glad you finally got to try the dosa man! Also, I’m suddenly craving some Indian food 🤤
PS. OMG the animals is this video we’re too cute!! (even the people walking by waving) 💗
nice i am indian
Get some fermented rice flour and you are ready
to the people wondering: he is not vegan because he hates non-vegetarians he is vegan because of his culture and tradition.
We Indians are really feeling proud of the dhosa man
The "lentil soup" is called Sambar. The authentic way of eating Dosa-Sambar, as it's done in India, is to take small portion of dosa, dip it in the sambar, then dip it in the chutney(s) you have- coconut, coriander, peanut or even tamarind- and then eat it. 😃.
This looks delicious and I loved seeing all of the animals!💕
Giving your first bread to an animal(cow in India) is such an Indian thing.
I commend this man hasn't forgotten his roots and still gives the first meal to the birds.
Its heartwarming to see that.
Im here for the food and the cute animals♡
That bird by your finger was too cute and those doggies awww. & I appreciate your squats and your awesome attitude & content.
Take care gorgeous!
8$ for masala dosa in India it's just 50 cents or 1$ or 1$ 30 cents price is high just because of living in High amount of currency I never had been ...but It's shows That for living in US ... For getting job in their for indian it's tough though ... specially for middle class people 😅😄 bdw it's look yummy. After lockdown u should have to visit India For varities Of Indian Dishes ... Hope so you love it 😄,Bdw keep it up ... nice video ...❤️
( Sry if my English sucks 🤣😃)
Exactly my thoughts...13 dollars!!!! My God, thats more than 900 rupees...life in New york is costly dude; very costly.
It's in NYC that's why
But the price of rice, Urad dal potatoes are very high. He might get a profit of 20% only. My son is in Germany, but he has to spend more to get Indian stuff.
The one time I was there he had run out evening except the wingz, must go again! Especially want to try his Singapore noodles!
What i like about him is how he presented the sambhar(lentil soup) as the americans would accept it and not as a curry.
If it was curry, I’d eat it too. I love curry
Those lines be long as hell, shoot he should have his own restaurant somewhere. Lol
UNDERRATED BEAUTY he is actually making profit at a Restaursnt rate. 6 dollar for a masala dosa is Crazy and stealing your money. So he probably will deceive people and keep making money in this push-cart
@@nationalmixvideos3698 In India you can get a masal dosa for under a dollar actually
@@nationalmixvideos3698 Bro every food item is expensive there.
The raw food like potatoes, spices, etc.
Would also be very expensive there compared to india.
@@demon-dw3zx That's in India, this is the US. Don't compare with different living standards, please. If I compare between RM and Yen, I cant survive in Japan.
@@nationalmixvideos3698 What level of dumb you're? On level of 10, you look like 10.99 level dumber.
Damn dosa cost literally less than a buck in my country ! While that guy sells $9 (if not $10 dollars now) for a pack of meal ? Man....that ain't cheap
This guy looks like an amateur compared to a normal street food vendor in india
naa Looks way more hygienic and professional to me
@@rave8334 well he charges $8 for a masala dosa. 600 bucks that is. On the side walk. In the heat/cold.
technologic actually thats cheep considering the fact that he buys fresh veggies everyday
@@technologic667 yeah, prices in nyc are expensive
In India its customary to give the first offering to birds, cows or any animals that you could find especially if you're running a business, or if you make food on auspicious occasions.
Thats cool - A Masala Dosa, Tea & a Samosa will cost maximum of 1$ here in India 🥰
This video has such positive vibes🍀😌✨
Any tamil தமிழ் viewers இருக்கீங்களா ஒரு லைக் க போட்டு போங்க பா
Im here bro
தமிழன் இல்லாத இடம் உண்டா நண்பா
Thala oru like poottachu thala
Tamil daa
ஆம்
You are soo natural.. The way u talk n presenting things.. Also u are beautiful.. Good work😊 btw I love masala dosa too😍
Thank you!
Proud to be a Tamizhans 💕💕💕
Hi. During my visit to New York in September 2019, specifically alighted from Big Bus tour. Then walked up to Washington Square to meet this Dosa man. Food taste was fantastic.
Dayum! I love dosas 🤤 Masala Dosa, Onion Dosa, Plain Dosa & a whole lotta Dosas!!
Edit : with a coconut chutney & sambar ofcourse!
I am addicted yr smile....love u baby.... I am from South Indian
Indian food is best. We have the largest Vegetarian population in world. I love my culture and teaching of Hinduism (True Hinduism is taught by Sadhguru)
No one asked you :)
@@souranilpaul6285 so why are you replying triggered Christian? 😂😂
Hinduism teaches less torture to Animals, that is fact.
@Vegan Babie i respect vegans
You are such a happy soul ❤️
Come to tamizh nadu, India every house u find dosai in morning.
No plz don't come perverts in this country is increasing day by day stay safe stay home
@@hellbilly2385 I welcomed her, now from your words i can see which is the home of perverts, I never had an fucking one time intension to visit your place.
Do read the comment properly and mind your words.
We as Indians welcome everyone who are humans not racists.
@@VinoVK STFU your country scuks in women safety Especially Tamilnodu or whatever every body in that place is a pervert
Dosa my fav food after seeing this video ,i got tempted and asked for a masala dosa from my mom and she made it for me ,i will difinitely try this dosa cart when i visit NY next year.and her hair colouring and ring in the nose is super cute😍
Dosa is heaven for me.
When I was in south India I used to have almost daily.
Any way excellent presentation.
In South India (Dosa man is not Indian he is Sri Lankan Tamil) it is common to feed the birds first from the food you make in your own kitchen, Cows/goats get fed from animal feed from outside dogs as well get fed meal prepared outside but ones own kitchen it is birds first.
Visit India and you'll get a nice Masala Dosai for just USD 1(INR 75) only in any nice south indian restaurant.
Any Tamil people watching this video
Ya from madurai
Yes. From New York
Indian 😀😀
Yes from kovai, India
🙌 Chennai India😇
So sweet , love from India . I am also vegan. India is the biggest vegan country in the world , please visit India