Street Food The World Hasn’t Seen! (The OTHER Side of The Maldives)
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Date: 2025-06-18
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Banana. Republic
21 USD for just a few dishes is way too much, my friend! (6: 07) In Sri Lanka or India, you'd find a similar spread of food for only a fraction of that price, about 5 USD, I promise. (13: 04) By the way, the Maldives hardly has any farmland, so aside from fish, most of their meat, fruits, and vegetables come from India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan! Maldivian cuisine is largely a fusion of South Indian, Sri Lankan, and Bangladeshi flavors. (26: 36) The term 'Short Eats' is commonly used in Sri Lanka to refer to small, quick snacks like vadais, patties, rolls, cutlets, and samosas. Don’t believe me Just ask ChatGPT, and you’ll get the answer! Overall, great video, Mark!
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21 USD for just a few dishes is way too much, my friend! (6: 07) In Sri Lanka or India, you'd find a similar spread of food for only a fraction of that price, about 5 USD, I promise. (13: 04) By the way, the Maldives hardly has any farmland, so aside from fish, most of their meat, fruits, and vegetables come from India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan! Maldivian cuisine is largely a fusion of South Indian, Sri Lankan, and Bangladeshi flavors. (26: 36) The term 'Short Eats' is commonly used in Sri Lanka to refer to small, quick snacks like vadais, patties, rolls, cutlets, and samosas. Don’t believe me Just ask ChatGPT, and you’ll get the answer! Overall, great video, Mark!
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QueenOfArabianSea
What he forgot to mention is that Maldives is so close to Kerala in India. And Mala Dweeps means Islands in the shape of a necklace in Malayalam the language of Kerala. And you probably noticed that the mosque doesn't look anything like the other mosques of the world. It looks more like a Hindu temple with Arabic scriptures. The locals call the Maldives Devaki Rajyam. Goddess's Country.
There is another group of Islands nearby that are part of India called Lakshadweep or Laccadives(British English) meaning Hundred Thousand Islands.
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What he forgot to mention is that Maldives is so close to Kerala in India. And Mala Dweeps means Islands in the shape of a necklace in Malayalam the language of Kerala. And you probably noticed that the mosque doesn't look anything like the other mosques of the world. It looks more like a Hindu temple with Arabic scriptures. The locals call the Maldives Devaki Rajyam. Goddess's Country.
There is another group of Islands nearby that are part of India called Lakshadweep or Laccadives(British English) meaning Hundred Thousand Islands.
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ismailniyaz5167
It's a shame that Maldivians haven't tried to promote their food more; it's such an underrated cuisine. Whenever I see one of these videos, it's almost always a tourist eating at a cordon bleu restaurant at a luxury resort with a European chef. you know, the kind of cuisine that the vast majority of locals never get to eat.
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It's a shame that Maldivians haven't tried to promote their food more; it's such an underrated cuisine. Whenever I see one of these videos, it's almost always a tourist eating at a cordon bleu restaurant at a luxury resort with a European chef. you know, the kind of cuisine that the vast majority of locals never get to eat.
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AhmedMauooshSabry
Im a huge fan of your content mark. Ive been a long time fan watching your videos with lots of other content creators like uncle Roger guga and many more. Im maldivian as well and I would like to propose helping you out with even more maldiviain food culture explorations and deep dives of you'd be interested.
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Im a huge fan of your content mark. Ive been a long time fan watching your videos with lots of other content creators like uncle Roger guga and many more. Im maldivian as well and I would like to propose helping you out with even more maldiviain food culture explorations and deep dives of you'd be interested.
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fahadahmad5219
Love your videos Mark & love what you do. I was in Bangkok a few weeks ago & visited your restaurant Phed Mark, it was absolutely amazing, the staff were so friendly, loved the food, love how there is an option for everyone, miss the restaurant a lot, look forward to being back there later in the year
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Love your videos Mark & love what you do. I was in Bangkok a few weeks ago & visited your restaurant Phed Mark, it was absolutely amazing, the staff were so friendly, loved the food, love how there is an option for everyone, miss the restaurant a lot, look forward to being back there later in the year
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OperaJH
The food so reminds me of the Indian food in Singapore. The restaurant reminds me of one of my favorites there called Singapore Woodlands Curry. I'm most partial to fish, my favorite protein since I was a child, so all this Maldivian food is right up my alley! A fun video - thanks, Mark!
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The food so reminds me of the Indian food in Singapore. The restaurant reminds me of one of my favorites there called Singapore Woodlands Curry. I'm most partial to fish, my favorite protein since I was a child, so all this Maldivian food is right up my alley! A fun video - thanks, Mark!
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Cedric-id9yg
Seems you find some jackfruit.
The taste and smell is not good or bad.
Personnaly I don't like it much, made me want to puke if I eat more then few but it's sweat and not bad too ( never tried durian, just durian candy but it's in this vibe, less aroma.
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Seems you find some jackfruit.
The taste and smell is not good or bad.
Personnaly I don't like it much, made me want to puke if I eat more then few but it's sweat and not bad too ( never tried durian, just durian candy but it's in this vibe, less aroma.
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ColKlink-cf4ds
Did you want some tuna with that I can see that the people make use of everything they have there, possibly importing the chicken and beef. What surprises me, are the so called civilized countries that still eat with their fingers. Get a fork, people!
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Did you want some tuna with that I can see that the people make use of everything they have there, possibly importing the chicken and beef. What surprises me, are the so called civilized countries that still eat with their fingers. Get a fork, people!
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jacobssixkids4553
In my place in the Philippines, people also love to chew on those things and gets there mouth red. Did you spit the liquid it will make you high if you don't hahaha. in some cases it will make you have a good run in the toilet
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In my place in the Philippines, people also love to chew on those things and gets there mouth red. Did you spit the liquid it will make you high if you don't hahaha. in some cases it will make you have a good run in the toilet
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lynned5509
I like knowing how to eat the dishes like you show. Just finished the France videos and the relief I see in your face as you use your hands stands out to me. I want to be able to appreciate chilies the way you do too
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I like knowing how to eat the dishes like you show. Just finished the France videos and the relief I see in your face as you use your hands stands out to me. I want to be able to appreciate chilies the way you do too
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markwiens
Great job Mark! Once again teasing us with delicious food and making our belly buttons kick our back bones lol, thanks for sharing great content on the travels and the foods. Just wish you would share. Lol.
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Great job Mark! Once again teasing us with delicious food and making our belly buttons kick our back bones lol, thanks for sharing great content on the travels and the foods. Just wish you would share. Lol.
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lucygachanja7028
We call that round wheat man-made bread chapati here in our community in Kenya. Its the favorite food for all children and it is usually cooked on every Friday or Sunday in a week in all homes.
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We call that round wheat man-made bread chapati here in our community in Kenya. Its the favorite food for all children and it is usually cooked on every Friday or Sunday in a week in all homes.
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doll8part
This man brings so much joy. not just to us, but to every person he encounters. Am absolutely LOVING this dive into the Maldives. I've absolutely added this to my travels bucket list from it.
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This man brings so much joy. not just to us, but to every person he encounters. Am absolutely LOVING this dive into the Maldives. I've absolutely added this to my travels bucket list from it.
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Buddy6789
Great video, Mark! Your content is always engaging, but I must admit the betel nut with green leave was a bit hard to stomach and left me feeling uneasy. Keep up the excellent work, though!
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Great video, Mark! Your content is always engaging, but I must admit the betel nut with green leave was a bit hard to stomach and left me feeling uneasy. Keep up the excellent work, though!
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mayurif44
It's lovely, although quite expensive due to high taxes and numerous restrictions based on religious beliefs, such as the prohibition of alcohol. So, what's the point of visiting there
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It's lovely, although quite expensive due to high taxes and numerous restrictions based on religious beliefs, such as the prohibition of alcohol. So, what's the point of visiting there
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abdulkareem1208
That's a probably-never-seen Maldives video. You made me relieved and assured me that this is a place I can visit. Otherwise, I was thinking that I can enjoy it only in videos!
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That's a probably-never-seen Maldives video. You made me relieved and assured me that this is a place I can visit. Otherwise, I was thinking that I can enjoy it only in videos!
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JAYODEE123
I think all those fruits and vegetables and other produce, meat, dairy products and grains are all imported except the seafoods. just like the Seychelles everything is expensive.
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I think all those fruits and vegetables and other produce, meat, dairy products and grains are all imported except the seafoods. just like the Seychelles everything is expensive.
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biuee4752
thats crazy.
im maldivian and i aint even realise how many times we eat in a day
and only after watching this did a realise. we basically eat tuna with everything.
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thats crazy.
im maldivian and i aint even realise how many times we eat in a day
and only after watching this did a realise. we basically eat tuna with everything.
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SunLight-r3x
This place looks like piece of heaven but I m confused cause people look more like South Indians. Is the whole island r Indian decent or there is natives as well
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This place looks like piece of heaven but I m confused cause people look more like South Indians. Is the whole island r Indian decent or there is natives as well
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JamesPidkowa
That city not a feat of engineering and technology
They literally pavement paradise and put up a parking lot
That’s not a good thing
7: 40
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That city not a feat of engineering and technology
They literally pavement paradise and put up a parking lot
That’s not a good thing
7: 40
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