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Samosa Eating Etiquette Sparks Heated Debate Online
15 Oct
Summary
- UK-based samosa specialist posts video of eating samosas with fork and knife
- Video garnered over 195,000 views, sparking debates on cultural authenticity
- Social media users mock the "sacrilege" of using Western etiquette for Indian snack
On October 15th, 2025, a UK-based samosa specialist posted a video that has since gone viral, sparking a heated debate on cultural authenticity versus etiquette. In the video, the specialist demonstrates a formal method of eating samosas using a fork and knife.
The video shows the specialist carefully pressing down on the samosa with a fork to stabilize it, then meticulously cutting it with a knife—not in the middle, as he emphasizes—to avoid crumbling. He then instructs viewers to take small bites and dip the samosa into sauce, repeating the process.
The video has garnered over 195,000 views, with social media users widely mocking the "sacrilege" of using Western table etiquette for a traditional Indian snack. Comments ranged from "This is violence" to "My ancestors are crying in spicy chutney." Some users joked that if this trend continues, chai would soon be served in wine glasses.
However, a few users also defended the technique, arguing that food innovation and new eating experiences should be welcomed. The debate highlights the ongoing tensions between cultural authenticity and the evolving nature of culinary practices.
