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Time of India
6 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
‘I'm dying because I want to eat bhindi…': Indian student's viral video reveals challenges of being vegetarian in South Korea
Source: Instagram/@khushiiiii_sy16 Indian student Khushi Yadav recently went viral on Instagram after sharing her candid experience of trying to maintain a vegetarian diet while living in South Korea, a country known for its meat-heavy cuisine. In her video, Khushi explains to a local friend the personal and religious reasons behind her choice to avoid pork, beef, and chicken. Her friend's blunt comment, 'There's nothing for you to eat,' underscores the significant challenges vegetarians face in a culture where meat is a staple at nearly every meal. The meat-heavy Korean diet vs. vegetarian needs South Korean cuisine is famously meat-heavy, with dishes like bulgogi, samgyeopsal, and seafood stews dominating menus. Even many side dishes contain fish or meat-based ingredients, making it difficult for vegetarians to find suitable options. Khushi's humorous craving for bhindi (okra) reflects the limited vegetarian choices and the longing for familiar Indian flavours. Many expatriates in South Korea share similar difficulties adjusting to local food customs, especially those following vegetarian, vegan, or other specialized diets. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo The scarcity of vegetarian-friendly restaurants and the heavy reliance on meat in traditional recipes often leave limited options for those with dietary restrictions. Why this story resonates with vegetarians worldwide Khushi's experience has struck a chord with vegetarians and vegans globally who face similar challenges when moving abroad. Food is not just sustenance; it's a connection to culture, family, and comfort. Her story highlights the emotional toll of adjusting one's diet in an unfamiliar culture and raises important questions about inclusivity in global cuisine. The video also sparked conversations online about the need for more awareness and accommodation of diverse dietary preferences, especially as the world becomes more interconnected. Practical tips for vegetarians living abroad For vegetarians or vegans relocating to meat-centric countries like South Korea, there are ways to adapt without compromising health or beliefs: Seek out vegetarian and vegan-friendly restaurants, many of which are emerging in bigger cities like Seoul. Learn local plant-based ingredients such as tofu, mushrooms, and vegetable-based kimchi (while checking for fish sauce or shrimp paste). Cook meals at home whenever possible to control ingredients and flavour. Connect with local expatriate communities or online groups for support, advice, and recipe sharing. Khushi Yadav's story is a reminder that food is deeply tied to identity and belonging. While adjusting to a new culinary environment can be challenging, it also opens doors to discovering new flavours and cultures. Her experience calls for greater cultural sensitivity and inclusivity in food spaces worldwide, encouraging us all to embrace diversity, on our plates and beyond. Also read| King cobra vs Poison dart frog: who would win in a battle of venom, strength, and survival skills
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Indian woman's struggle as a vegetarian in South Korea leaves internet concerned: ‘There's nothing for you to eat'
An Indian student shared a video documenting how it is for her, as a vegetarian, to live in South Korea. Her confession to a local about her eating habits concerned the person, as well as the internet. An Indian student in South Korea shares her struggles as a vegetarian with a local. (Instagram/@khushiiiii_sy16) 'I'm dying because I want to eat bhindi,' Khushi Yadav wrote while sharing the video. In the clip, she explained why she doesn't eat meat to her companion. She further expressed that she dislikes coffee and cannot go to any cafe. Finally, she added that she preferred eating bread, but some varieties in Korea are too sweet. At one point, the other person, off-camera, exclaimed, 'There's nothing for you to eat.' The clip was posted with a text insert which read, 'Telling a Korean, the struggles of being 'a vegetarian in Korea'." Take a look at the video: Social media is concerned: The video prompted people to ask several questions, with many wondering how she survives on such limited options. One individual asked, 'Girl, how do you survive then? Like, what is even available there? What do you eat as a vegetarian?' Another questioned, 'Is it difficult to socialise for someone who comes as a vegetarian to Korea? Since eating out in BBQ restaurants is a big part of their culture…does that make vegetarians feel left out when wanting to hang out with friends or colleagues?' Yadav replied, 'I just don't hang out with them when they go and eat BBQ, so I don't know the feeling of being left out, haha.' A third expressed, 'I have the same eating habits.' However, a few were amazed by her fluent Korean. One wrote, 'Your Korean is so good.' Who is Khushi Yadav? According to her YouTuber bio, she is an Indian studying in South Korea. She regularly posts videos on social media that capture her life as an expat in Korea. Her content ranges 'from exploring hidden gems and indulging in Korean culture to behind-the-scenes snippets and daily vlogs.'
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Khushi gives joyous Bihar 2nd gold in athletics
Khushi Yadav 's joy knew no bound as the Bihari girl performed brilliantly in the 2000 metre steeplechase to win gold with a timing of 9:52.10 at Khelo India Youth Games 2025 Bihar at Patliputra Sports Complex in Patna on two laps remaining, Yadav overtook the other runners. This was Bihar's second gold in athletics as Alka Singh secured its first gold in shot put earlier. It was a good day in office for Bihar as it made history picking up two gold in Manipuri traditional martial art Thang-Ta, thanks to Priya Prerna and Mahika Kumari. Out of eight available gold, Manipur secured three gold, while Assam bagged two and Madhya Pradesh got one at BIPARD in Gaya. Bihar also won three bronze through Bhumik Raj, Lucky Kumar and Suvakshi Minj (Jharkhand), Sheikh Zeeshan (Uttar Pradesh) and Haryana girls' 4x400m relay team set new meet records on the final day of athletics competition. Maharashtra topped the athletics chart with 10 gold, one silver and two bronze while Haryana won the most medals with 19, including six gold, six silver and seven bronze. Tamil Nadu won six gold, silver and bronze who came fourth in the 400m, made a strong comeback in the 200m event to win gold in 21.54 seconds and set a new meet record. At the same time, Zeeshan made a new record by jumping 15.66 metre in triple jump. Haryana's relay team, including Vansika, Prachi Sharma, Deepika and Tannu, shattered the record with a time of 3:48.44 to win the gold in the 4x400 meter relay. In the boys' 4x400 metre relay, the Bihar team was heading towards gold, but Raj Sinha, running the second leg, fell in the last five meters to get the team disqualified. Tamil Nadu took advantage and won the the girls' relay, the teams of Haryana and Tamil Nadu clocked a better time than the old meet record. Maharashtra, who finished ahead of Tamil Nadu, were disqualified for exchanging the baton outside the baton Jason (Tamil Nadu) got silver after she made a brilliant comeback in the first 800m to overtake Maharashtra's Janhavi Hirudkar in the final few metres to take the gold. She had earlier won the 400m as well and now became a rare runner to win the 400-800m the penultimate day of the fencing competition, Haryana dominated the events at Rajgir's indoor complex on Wednesday, claiming gold in both the men's foil team and the women's saber team events. Haryana also gave strong competition to Maharashtra in the men's Epee team event, ultimately settling for far among nine fencing gold, Haryana have four and Maharashtra two. Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh and Rajasthan have won a gold each.
The Hindu
14-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Khelo India Youth Games Day 11: Maharashtra set to take team championship title; Bihar keeps winning golds
Thanks to 10 gold medals from Track and Field events, Maharashtra is set to win the team championship title with a day left for the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 and has a huge lead over Haryana and Rajasthan on the medal tally on Wednesday. Host Bihar may not be among the top 10 teams in this edition of Khelo India but it continues to make an impression. Bihar's tally of gold medals swelled to seven with victories from an unexpected quarter, Thang-Ta, a traditional martial art practiced in North-East India. Coached by a Manipuri, Bihar won two Thang-Ta golds in Gaya. Every evening on the tracks of the Patliputra Sports Complex, Bihar has joined the party. On another sweltering evening, Khushi Yadav ran a lonely race to win the 2000m steeplechase gold with ease. It was Bihar's second gold from Track and Field after Alka Singh's shotput gold. The weightlifting competition, that has produced 13 youth national records, came to an end in Rajgir on Wednesday. Bihar and Jammu Kashmir won their first weightlifting medals of the Games in a sport where Maharashtra were dominant. ALSO READ | Maharashtra's Sairaj breaks weightlifting record; Athletics sees flurry of meet records The boxing competition, which also came to an end, threw up a few surprises with Mizoram's Samuel Zadeng with his gold in the 70 kg category. As expected, Haryana boxers dominated the ring and have caught the attention of the talent spotters. In the men's football final in Begusarai, Jharkhand defeated Odisha for the boys' title. Meghalaya and Mizoram finished joint third. The final was well contested with Odisha and Jharkhand finishing 2-2- after regulation time. In the shootout that followed, Jharkhand won 5-4. On the penultimate day of wrestling competition, Haryana grapplers dominated the podium taking three of the seven golds on offer. In girls' 69kg weight division, Haryana's Manisha emerged the champion after defeating Rajasthan's Palak Yadav 4-0 while the bronze medals went to Anshika Yadav of Uttar Pradesh and Sukhdeep Kumari of Punjab. In boys' Greco Roman category, Haryana's Vineet (71kg) took home the gold while in boys' U-17 Freestyle category, Sahil enriched the state with the third gold in the 55kg category after beating Delhi's Chirag Dahiya. The bronze medals went to Maharashtra duo of Soham Sunil Kumbhar and Dhanraj Ganapati Jamnik. Thursday will be the final day of the competition with seven wrestling gold medals up for grabs. Even if Haryana wins all seven, Maharashtra look home and dry with a massive lead of 20-plus golds. Related Topics Khelo India Youth Games
