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- In the premiere episode of Family Food, we head to Swagath Gourmet, a South Indian restaurant run by the Iyengar family in Edison, New Jersey. We meet brothers Sesha and Murali as well as Murali's wife Padma, who all share a passion for bringing authentic South Indian food to the table. The lentil- and rice-based vegetarian dishes that have made Swagath a local favorite are not only delicious, but also extremely healthy.
After spending time with the Iyengars in their restaurant and their tight-knit community of Edison, we see it's no coincidence that the word "swagath" means "welcome" in their native tongue. The minute you walk into Swagath, you feel like a part of the family.
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If you see the employees and the owners eating in their own restaurant, trust me u can eat the food without the concern of safety and hygiene
South Indian Kitchens are always hygienic!!!
@@DMangalorean not always.
@@DMangalorean typical kannad niggha saar
I am Irish, as in from Ireland, i love Indian food, and India and the history -- Ramana Maharshi, Neem Karoli Baba, Sadhguru. There are Indian people in Ireland. Some day i will visit India.
If you ever visit Uttarakhand for Neem Karoli Baba or Haidakhan baba, do let me know. :) aarshparashar@gmail.com
Thanks
..............Ancient Rishis,,,Munis....really godly...modern Godman....ultimately ends himself
.............and unfortunately his believers...followers...Oh...mmmm..”” ends up in Controversy....& in PRISON “
.............dear friends be alert,,,and away from gimmick godman......!!!!!!!
@@rsraman3273 Especially Sadhguru. I don't know how southies believe him. He is such a fraud.
So you named all the frauds in one go. Well done
Disappointing to read many of these comments. This family is doing what they love and their generosity of spirit and kindness shines. To those making hateful, shallow comments, get a brain and some joy in your life.
Nobody lives without a brain. You are very stupid
Those people who always frown and hate have miserable life that it's overflowing and overwhelming, they had to share their misery to other healthy and happy positive people
@@metalhead7752 it's called hyperbole moron
South Indian food finally getting the recognition it deserves
agreed, but Bengali biryani is the absolute best
@@RandomGuy-co7rq do you tried or ever ate our THALASSERY BIRIYANI...
@@jihanhamza7265 Yup dude, I live in Bangalore. South Indian food is amazing, and it is much healthier in my opinion. Thalassery biryani is amazing too, I eat it regularly. But, nothing beats authentic Bengali biryani, the potato is the key ingredient.
@@RandomGuy-co7rq Hyderabadi Dum Biryani crying in corner
Meanwhile me living in Maharashtra (which is kind of a south central state) who thinks that Delhi and Punjab side food is the best 😮
I am from Sri Lanka where authentic South Indian food is also available.
I love India and it's wonderful to see this.
Namaskaram
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
We love the yohani song "manike maage heete" soooo much.. though we do not understand a single word..
Namaskaram 🙏
look at these guys, they work so freaking hard to make a living. people say they are taking over our jobs. no they earnt every penny they make. god bless them.
Knuckles9T5 you don't understand these people aren't taking over your jobs but ILLEGAL immigrants are..
Supreeta Sagere yeah the jobs that other Americans refrain from doing themselves.
Look at south of America, Mexicans working in farms and grocery store which by the way americans don't want.
ThisbeNik damn you just flamed him 😂
KPOPFANBOYUK you lost that nik guy won his points were facts
True
As a vegetarian I was always in awe of Hindu ahimsa. My Hindu friend turned me vegetarian. No killer instinct for me.
Do read bhagavad geetha which was read robert oppenhiemer and many people and upanishad and vedas
Wowwww so happy to hear that friend.
4:04 2 minute silence for people eating dosa with a fork :D.
That gives me a heartattack..
its a choice not something which is implied
@@juggy_dc yeah a choice only a dumbass would pick
@@chandruishwar1Hahaha Super Ishwar Anna.
@@chandruishwar1 how is that being a dumbass ? tell me what do you think about Sati system ?
I think one general rule when it comes to judging how good an "ethnic" restaurant is going to be, is seeing how many people of that ethnicity go there. This place seems to be one of those that Indians trust. I live in Tokyo, and my favourite restaurants here is extremely popular with Indians. The same goes for my favourite Thai place. It's also interesting that these places are often nothing fancy to look at, and aren't expensive. They're just genuine.
You are 100% correct. The restaurants with fanciest decor serve the worst food most of the times
I love this! I thought it was cool to see that in the Hindu temple they also had all of the Sikh Gurus paintings along with those of great Hindu saints and yogis - the synchronicity of India
@@moharroon how can you say that? Sikh people were brave during persecution and took to arms to defend themselves and other hindus. They otherwise live peaceful dignified lives.
Shabd They have Buddha and Jain figures too.
Indians are more United outside the country than within to be honest.
@@digiartly because politicians outside India don't discriminate against those Indians based on caste/creed/religion.
@Culture Freedom hahaha we are not the ones to learn to kill others who have different beliefs from a stupid book.
Why can't someone like food network do this type of show and feature a family restaurant in each episode across the country and tell their story? A family like this represents the American dream.
Admit it, we've all probably come back to watch this video every once in a while
....
3rd time already
Feels good
I came back too.
A Bengali here, I feel so amazed and spellbounded by the love they ooze out! My heart goes to them. Wonderful family... I hope and pray that you people can continue doing what you love, forever and ever and ever....
Never had a single negative experience with Indian people and I have come across hundreds of them. Genuine people.
Man they are so happy, humble, and satisfied with their life. I hope I can attain this peace. I’m a Jat Sikh and always hungry 😋
I need to eat some Uttapams (satvik foods)
What a positive, practical, kind and beautifully "no nonsense" group of people...
Fantastic.
I love Indian food. I had it so many times in Saudi Arabia. I am eager to get it in the USA. These are great honest hard-working people. Good bless.
I am from Mysore. WoW, South Indian food. " IDLI " Healthiest breakfast in the World.
Beautiful.. Really enjoyed it. There concept of Family with the employees is Great..
Something black ppl can learn a lot from
Rhyme905 no need for sayin that, i bet you will see the same secene in all the family run soul food restaurant as well
A very beautiful insight into indian diner-style restaurant world. I found the family aspect of the restaurant towards its workers and customers to be very interesting and heartwarming. Great video.
There is a partial ugly truth about inbreeding but the ugliness is because we focused more on the intelligence than external beauty.
@Bingo Wingz how did you comment from the year 1500?
Geniuely great people, this I am not saying as a Indian, but the dedication they have for their work, that is cooking, really fell proud for such kind people! Hats off!
One of the most humble family that I have ever come across. 😍
So many racist hate comments. If you don't like anything in a particular culture, please keep it to yourself, as you're targeting a whole strata of people. Hate will only increase this way.
Look who's talking about racism. Do you know how racist Indians themselves are towards Africans and towards North East Indians??
Indians are a hypocritical bunch, going off about racism in the West even as a whole host of them still prefers to live on in the West rather than India, yet unabashedly direct racist expletives and pejoratives towards other ethnic groups without any remorse.
@@gaurangkarmakar4046
The video's showing South Indians though, they're not really racist against outsiders which is why most NE Indian migrants are shifting to South Indian cities rather than live in places like Delhi where they're discriminated against.
@@theevilpranksterFirst of all, South Indians, who BTW are a subset of Indians people, are very much racist against other communities. Kannadigas especially, who resent the fact that non Kannadigas have taken over Bangalore, just like Marathis resent the fact that non Marathis have taken over Mumbai. Kannada people especially resent Tamils, their fellow South Indians, god damn it.
Don't give me the BS, South Indians are also very much racist, like the rest of India. More so the South Indians of Mumbai, who are even more parochial minded, as they often like to let out or even sell their properties only to fellow South Indians, since they feel only their fellow South Indians are trustworthy and that non Southies will cheat them or something (this my own Telugu friend told me, from Matunga, close to Dadar, which has a massive South Indian population).
@@theevilprankster I know your kind too well. When some great achievement by an Indian and/or some good aspect of India and Indian culture civilization is showcased, then you lot will start owning the achievements of that individual and/or wax eloquent about the GREAT INDIAN CIVILISATION and how you are proud of being Indian and how you stand united with your fellow Indians (even if the Indian achiever in question doesn't belong to your particular community) since then you don't see any particular community.
BUT when some ignoble aspect of Indian society is brought forward, you lot start seeing region and community and say that this is only fault of one set of Indians. SPLIT PERSONALITY at it's diabolical worst.
@@gaurangkarmakar4046 Oh look, a western apologist... I'm not a racist so I will complain when I hear racist comment anywhere in the world including India. Just because some Indians are racists, are good Indians supposed to keep quiet when they hear racist comments about themselves and others? Should they stay quiet because some of their countrymen are racists. In that case, the whole world should keep quiet because there are racists every where. What a stupid thought .
america needs a place called dosa hut
Theprophet1990 they have one in this town lol
There's one in Queens, NYC 😂😂😂😂
we have one here lfijfrifqwas
my dad owns it
The one in Edison is handsdown the best
Murali Sir,shesha Sir thumba chennagi business madtidira. Nimma family nodidera thumbs Kushi aggute. All the best for ur family Sir.
I used to work in a restaurant where we treated each other like family, we ate together, etc. Needless to say, I never missed a day of work, I worked over time, an no matter how tired I was I loved working there.
I live super near Edison I'd love to try this restaurant!!!!
NarraSae go for it.
NarraSae
Im jealous: )
I’m in New Brunswick if anyone wants to try out this place sometime
I'm less than 2 minutes into the video and I had to stop and post this: what a nice family. I think the warm 'n fuzzies are creeping up on me! (I'm not an adventurous eater, but I'm digging these people...)
indian respect family and education for their children at top most priority ...they live with atleast 3 generations at one place sometime family sizes exceed 30-40 members even maternal side families are treated equally if they live nearby...but sometims it is also very hard on kids they cant refuse to obey elders easily like families feed their children even up to the age of 30-40 if he is not earning likewise sons/daughters has to keep parents with them they cant send in to old age ..this is considered bad in society...
Hey! The food is actually really healthy so you can try it out and not have a diarrhea at the end of it.
Holy shit I live right here and I recognize the front sign, guess I GOTTA go there now
Have you been thr ? Any update ? How was the food ?
1st time hearing someone calling idli a steamed rice cake
And lentil donut 😂
Gazzab bezzati hai yaar😂😂😂
That’s how they explain Indian food to white people in the US, I’m a Desi immigrant here I’ve seen those type of descriptions on all Indian restaurants menu here
This is the Reason, the USA today, is a great country with great democracy, welcoming everyone with open arms.
but Chettinadu chicken and goat curry are so good. And the Goat sukka. I have a great Chettinadu restaurant near my house!
Ivan Sarafanov majority Indians are non vegetarians. They won't eat meat everyday as there are so many tasty vegetarian options available and you feel lighter and more active when you have a veg meal. India has the highest number of vegetarians than any other country but no way are they a majority.
Chettinad is from the state of Tamil Nadu. This video shows food from the state of Karnataka. There are five South Indian states :)
OMG!!! I'm in Germany and no matter where I go I can't get Chettinadu chicken and goat of any sort 😣 you are Soo lucky.. I envy you 🤤
And Kerala beef and pork curries with Malabar Parotta.
Shreerang Deshpande lol all these foods are also cooked in andhra,tamilnadu
It feels like india not US. This shows how much down to earth they are and preserving our culture even thousands of km away.❤❤
It’s a shame Brahmins are a bunch dumbasses. They are all going to hell like everyone else.
i fallen in love, how they speak to us , total strangers, i love it
I'm from NORTH INDIA but TRUST me THEY ARE REAL INDIANS.....PROUD OF YOU INEGAR FAMILY ❤️🇮🇳✌️👌👍😊😍🙏 FOR KEEPING OUR INDIAN TRADITION LIVE AND EXPOSE IN USA AND ABROAD 👌👌👌👏✌️❤️🚩🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳😊😊😊😍🙏🙏🙏
Mr Iyengar with the most excited face talking about South Indian coffee @ 13.30 is the cutest thing ever
When I finally go to New Jersey, I know where I want to eat. Love South Indian food, and those good vibes!
These guys are probably from Mysore just a few miles away from my hometown of Mangalore!
not probably, they are! ..they mentioned it like several times..
Vaman Shenoy Mangalore is not just a few miles from Mysuru.
More like few *HUNDRED* miles
Proud to see Brahmin cuisine popularized here
Proud to be Brahmin and Iyengar 💪🏼
@Ketan seethe and cope harder
@@user-jr9dv4pe5c People who still think in terms of caste identity continue to stunt the growth of Indian society. Enjoy contributing to the problem.
His wife even after all these years tells him to be careful when he's moving the cooker. Typical scenes in my home as well. LOL
Awwww the pride this family takes in their food & culture is heart warming, I guess I’m crossing the bridge from NY to NJ soon!
Very different content covered this time..well done Munchies! Also, covering the devotion part was a great idea; it being an integral part of Indian life seldom gets highlighted. Kudos!
Great job Munchies! More of such videos please
This was one of the most simple delicious , documentary I have ever seen , very friendly and makes great food family , to swagath gourmet my wishes and hope to see many more developments ,
I absolutely love Indian food. I have an infinity to this style of food, well really any and all food. This is in Edison, NJ would have been a trip but isn't it a journey to get the best.
Very happy to see indians working hard , good inspiration.
God bless these hard working people, caring for others. 💚
I do not know why but out of all the munchies vids this o e made me feel warm inside.
Any kannadigas here!
ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ
idivi saar
Descent yes
akhilesh v... They are Iyengars. They form a decent sized community in Mysuru and Bengaluru. Iyengars are originally from Tamil Nadu. A good number of them migrated to Karnataka in the 12th century. But even to this day, they have maintained their linguistic identity despite integrating into Karnataka culture this forming a sub culture of their own.
My Girlfriend. But, she is a Moneydiga
I remember going to their Edison location, a couple of months after they opened. Wonderful food and fond memories.
I've always wanted to eat at a indian family location like that. You can tell they Love what they do and are happy in life. I think those two things translate to there food and restuarant. This will be a place for me to visit with friends to enjoy life
First Indian food experience was a neighbor of a sister of mine. We visited as kids and he had us over for what would be a transformative experience of southern Indian vegetarian food. I love meat but I’d be lying if I said I couldn’t give it up for this.
I hope this family doesn't check this video. ..these comments are cancer 😱😷😵
Linda Pierre really!how people give negative comment for no use.its so pure video
Linda Pierre honestly I don't think the family would bother
No! Dosa are not like crepes... crepes are like dosa. .. this is a hill I will gladly die on. These people are amazing.. thank you for sharing them
Where the fuck is Matty?
free my boy mattybraps
Whoooo.. There are a lot of people from Mysore there!
Love from Mysore(Namma Mysuru)
Probably some of the most humble people i have every met. They are all great. A true american dream come true.
Watching these videos make you smile. Brings a genuine smile.
This is good stuff. I would love to see some more features on good strip mall restaurants along with the usual stuff.
ನೀವು ಮೈಸೂರು ನವರು ಅಂತ ಕೇಳಿ ತುಂಬಾ ಖುಷಿ ಆಯ್ತು. ನಾನು ಕೂಡ ಮೈಸೂರು ನವನು. ನಾನು ಮೈಸೂರಿನಲ್ಲೇ ಇರುವೆ.
ತುಂಬಾ ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ಕೆಲಸ...ಶುದ್ಧ ಸಸ್ಯಾಹಾರಿ ಭೋಜನ...ನಮ್ಮ ಟ್ರೇಡ್ ಮಾರ್ಕ್
Peace.. Shalom.. Salam.. Namaste and Thank You Everybody for All that you are doing for World Peace.. 🙏🏻 😊 🌈 ✌ 🌷 ☮️ ❤️
I don't miss anything on this Earth... I want that too...❤️
this brought tears to my eyes, such a beautiful logic and family
I’m from union nj and I used to be in Edison so much. It’s so cool to see Indian culture represented
holy shit this place is just down the street from me.
100nujabes give it a go then
Go there.
I'm from Bangalore, the same state of Karnataka. I can honestly say that the masala dosa, idli vada and everything else showed here is the best.
Family Love is everything.....
Fucking awesome, thank god there's a buffet down my street🙏🏽
I spoke to many Indians in NJ. They are pious people. I once fell short of change while I was eating at a restaurant. They served me free food and they declined to take it next time. Just an example.
I've watched this episode like 100 times🧡🇮🇳
Family love ! 🧡🇮🇳
A mysorean sending y'all love !
After watching this video, don't why I regret not being born in a South Indian family.
Man the vibes South Indians family have is so strong and pervading everywhere, in India and abroad....
Salt of the earth right here. And the food looks incredible.
South Indian cuisine is a blanket term covering the food culture of 4 states.. idli, dosas, wadas and some rice dishes may be common but it does not encompass the vast variety of other food which you can find within each individual state.. during my stay in Europe, I found a rather strange pattern followed for Indian restaurants. No matter which country you travel within Schengen zone. They all will serve xacuti and vindaloo which is specially goan and it is rarely eaten in India (not generalising but I have never found them in menus in India).
This is the beauty I suppose. Each state within India has so many dishes to offer.
Same goes for Italy and China.
Gordon Ramsay would dig this place
7:57 he looks like the "What is a machine" scene professor from 3 idiots and 2:44 he looks like Chatur ramalingam.
I enjoy South Indian food. It's universal.
Wonderful episode! What a beautiful family and business. Thank you so much for sharing this.
I love south indian vegetarian food 😋
My favourite one is Masala Dosa and Sambar Vada
Coastal Brahmins from South India and other bramhins in South consume Non Vegetarian food. It's simply incorrect to say all South Indian Brahmins are Vegetarian.
e sailesh to add to this. ‘Brahmanism’ if I may exists in every religion in South India because in the end, they were the descendants of one or more castes within Hinduism.
The son had to plug in the "i was telling my patients" like he doesn't want to be seen like he works there LMAO
Proud to be Kannadiga ❤️❤️❤️but I’m Bangalorean
Last time I was this early my girlfriend broke up with me
Ducklmp RotMG WHY?
Super sir hats off to you the great food empire you've build with family
I amazed the way of cooking and explaining the things in the kitchen
I feel quite positive after seeing this video
using all of the planets veggies,spices, and herbs shows the most experienced worthy of trust to do it right and the best method known to exist, i hope to know these flavors myself as a home cook someday too
Go Vegetarian, world.
Proud of you my South Indian🇮🇳 brother.
RESPECT FOR THIS HARDWORKING FAMILY..... RESPECT FOR DEDICATED, HARD WORKING, LAW ABIDING INDIANS WHO ADD VALUE IN WHICH EVER PART OF THE GLOBE THEY GO
I was here this past weekend. Great veg food.
What a beautiful philosophy of life and business.
❤ 👍 Love from karnataka !! ನಮ್ಮ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ 😍💛❤
Proud to be a Brahmin. Proud to be a vegetarian.
What an absolutely heartwarming video. Beautiful people.
Are the restaurant owners Kannadigaru/Kannadigas?.
second best country for food
Amon Leopold Göth what's number one then?
how lucky they are to have a functional family environment.
I hate it when people say these people don’t have real jobs or are stealing jobs and being racist like that, people like this are hard workers
Because they need to blame people for being losers themselves.
Invite Gordon Ramsay
13: 11 Have been drinking Filter coffee for the past 30 years. Only now did I realise the logic of it
Iyengar are very high caste in India. Very privileged.
Iyengar is the sect of brahmins.Not different from other South Indian brahmins.
Enosh plz stop already. Enough with the high and low . If we r hungry, food is the only thing that matters. Let's live with respect and harmony
Yeah we are gods.
I am dead when he said steam rice cake to Idli.😭