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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Indian woman serves Maggi to Italian husband, his hilarious reaction goes viral
Maggi, a beloved comfort food for many, has long been an iconic snack that evokes feelings of comfort and nostalgia. However, a recent viral video has brought it into the global spotlight, thanks to an Italian man's unexpected reaction to it. (Also read: This video of Maggi chai has left the internet disgusted: 'Please stop ruining our comfort food') Shared on Instagram by the couple Surbhi and Dario, the video captures Dario's first experience with homemade Maggi. Surbhi serves him a plate of the snack, and the video records his initial reaction as he hesitates before taking his first bite. The overlay text on the clip reads, 'POV – You served Maggi to an Italian man.' However, Dario's expression shifts immediately from expectation to confusion, rather than the usual delight. After taking the first bite, he falls silent, seemingly lost in thought as he tries to process the unfamiliar taste. 'What is this?' Dario asks, as Surbhi, clearly amused, responds, 'It's like spaghetti.' But Dario's bewilderment grows. 'I don't know how to describe what I have in my mouth,' he says. 'It's like something smashable and without consistency. Some spicy flavour. It's not textured, it's just melting in my mouth. Pasta doesn't melt. Pasta, you bite, you chew, you feel it, you taste. Here you don't taste.' The video ends with a humorous overlay: 'Rated: -1/10 for emotional damage,' adding a playful touch to the cultural exchange. Take a look here at the clip: A post shared by Paneer & Parmigiano (@ In the caption accompanying the video, Surbhi wrote, 'Not every cultural exchange is a success story, I guess. I made Mr. P try Maggi for the first time, fully expecting him to fall in love with it (because hello, childhood comfort food!!) But nope…it did not pass the Italian taste control check.' Since its release, the video has accumulated over six million views, with viewers flocking to the comments section to share their thoughts. (Also read: Swiggy shocks foodies with 'Maggi in chai' viral pic, internet calls it a food crime) The reactions online have ranged from laughter to curiosity, with many users expressing their own amusement at Dario's perplexity. One user wrote, 'I can't stop laughing at his confusion!' Another commented, 'He had no idea what hit him!' Others joked about how Maggi remains a quintessential part of Indian culture, with one adding, 'It's the snack that unites the nation, but not the world!' Some users also weighed in on the differences between Italian pasta and Maggi. 'It's just not the same, but we all know Maggi is king in its own way,' one commented. Another remarked, 'The texture definitely throws you off if you're used to pasta!'
NDTV
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Viral Video: Italian Man Tries Maggi For The First Time, Watch His Reaction
When it comes to comfort food, few things rival a hot, steamy bowl of Maggi noodles. Whether it's a midnight craving or a quick fix after a long day, Maggi has been our go-to for years. But have you ever seen an Italian person's reaction to eating Maggi for the first time? A recent video going viral on Instagram shows exactly that - and it's too good to miss. Shared on Instagram by a couple, Surbhi and Dario, the clip features Surbhi serving a plate of homemade Maggi to Dario. She records his reaction as she asks him to take a bite. The text in the video reads, "POV - You served Maggi to an Italian man." With a straight-faced expression, Dario asks, "What is this?" To which Surbhi replies, "It's like spaghetti." Not happy with the answer, Dario adds, "I don't know how to describe what I have in my mouth. It's like something smashable and without consistency. Some spicy flavour. It's not textured - it's just melting in my mouth. Pasta doesn't melt. Pasta, you bite, you chew, you feel it, you taste. Here, you don't taste." The video concludes with Dario rating Maggi -1/10 for "emotional damage." The side note reads: "Not every cultural exchange is a success story, I guess. I made Mr. P try Maggi for the first time, fully expecting him to fall in love with it (because hello, childhood comfort food!!). But nope... it did not pass the Italian taste control check." Also Read: Check out the full video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paneer & Parmigiano (@ The video has gone viral, garnering 2.2 million views so far. The internet found the entire interaction amusing, with some users jumping to Maggi's defense. One user wrote, "Ha ha ha. No one outside India can understand this emotion called Maggi." Another added, "He doesn't know it, but he just described the perfect Maggi. My mouth is watering." "Taste buds gone for a toss," remarked another user.
