From Liquor Store To Fine Dining Restaurant

From Liquor Store To Fine Dining Restaurant | Family Food

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2 жыл бұрын

Heena and Paresh Patel run one of San Francisco’s most exciting restaurants - Besharam, a Gujarati Indian fine dining establishment. The name Besharam means “shameless”, a trait that the family has used to great benefit in their journey. Moving from London to California in the 1990’s, they worked for over 20 years running a liquor store/flower shop, before finally earning a chance to run their dream restaurant, all the while raising two successful children and maintaining the family. Today they’re proudly shameless, serving an exclusively vegetarian menu that’s exciting and delicious.
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@jpmalu90 2 жыл бұрын

The ability to say "no" part got me. We're so privileged as first generation Indian Americans. Praise to our parents for paving the way - thanks munchies for sharing

@HARVEY_1988 2 жыл бұрын

@Timmy Tran lame

@vkchaitanya2003 2 жыл бұрын

Nowadays even in India we say no. You guys are stuck with an impression of 70s and 80s India. Times have changed every where

@vkchaitanya2003 2 жыл бұрын

@Timmy Tran Well, here we aren't even talking about food.

@afirblameikon 2 жыл бұрын

@Timmy Tran u good Tim?

@GregCurtin45 2 жыл бұрын

This is where #Munchies excels at what it does best. Introducing a family that works together for the common good with respect for each members individuality -- the complete opposite of what I grew up in. Thanks to the Patel family for sharing their story and continued happiness and success (not just in business, but in life).

@kaleboppenheimwhite3929 2 жыл бұрын

Took a class from Heena at San Francisco Cooking School. She’s not only an insane cook but also one of the kindest people I’ve met to emerge as a top sf chef. Seriously though, Heena’s food is crazy

@aznamoon1111 2 жыл бұрын

There aren’t a lot of Gujarati restaurants in the US let alone women owned, so it’s really cool to see it happen. I’m Gujarati American and feeling super inspired by this family. Wishing them all the best and planning to go their restaurant when I go to SF.

@zarf4219 2 жыл бұрын

Bruh ! You need to visit Dallas then

@aznamoon1111 2 жыл бұрын

@@zarf4219 - definitely need to check it out when I’m next in town! Growing up, there were zero. It’s become a more recent thing in the last 10 years. I know there are pockets of places like Edison, NJ, Bensalem, PA, SoCal, however there are still a lot more northern and southern restaurants (which are also my favorites) around without having to travel far.

@Terahydron Жыл бұрын

Patel resturant you mean.

@nh0522 2 жыл бұрын

damn, parents are so loving to each other and their kids and so then the siblings also develop a strong and functional relationship

@corgeousgeorge 2 жыл бұрын

The program "La Cocina" that helped the Chef/Owner get started sounds incredible and I'm glad she gave them a hearty shout out in the piece here. I wonder if it's a government program or an NGO or something. Should be more like it around the country.

@altameseosborne 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite episodes. The family dynamic is so authentic!

@eatmoremusic3650 2 жыл бұрын

I was tearing up already before the daughter did, what an incredible family story thank you munchies

@sarina6850 2 жыл бұрын

Heena aunty is so adorable and can I just say what a beautiful family inside and out. When the daughter was tearing up about recognizing the privilege ahhh it really struck a chord. How wonderful xoxox love to see desi families thrive

@melissalundberg1984 2 жыл бұрын

I can't believe nobody has commented on how absolutely gorgeous Heema is!! She's just gotten more attractive over time, and this video shows that she's just as beautiful on the inside. What an amazing woman and family, I wish them the best life has to offer and much more success for many years to come!! I wish I wasn't so far away from San Diego, I'd love to be able to eat at their restaurant!! Maybe one day lol 🤷🏼‍♀️🤞🏻

@sandeepsmatharu 2 жыл бұрын

What a vacuous comment

@iaw7406 2 жыл бұрын

What a long way of saying shes a g.i.l.f. 🤣

@crateroid 2 жыл бұрын

@@sandeepsmatharu xD

@OCV102 2 жыл бұрын

They are such a gorgeous couple

@kevinimmanuel8036 2 жыл бұрын

@@sandeepsmatharu Why is it vacuous?

@monkeyking8169 2 жыл бұрын

This made me cry. We don’t thanks our loved ones enough for giving us this opportunity. I wish this beautiful family the very best!!!

@gautamchandran 2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful couple..she still has a cute Gujarati accent even after such a long time..a very inspirational story..and yes..What an amazing family

@tiffanythompson5072 2 жыл бұрын

I just love this story, seriously. Her story is so inspiring. I can feel the love in this, I love how close they are as a family. They have done good. I wish I could taste the food.

@stapletonwill 2 жыл бұрын

I always want to be able to walk into a restaurant and say "give me the full experience" I want to learn, and having someone so passionate about their food really does remove barriers.

@therenaissanceredneck8825 2 жыл бұрын

I love this... Vice, this is a wonderful way to highlight people with a dream and determination. “No” is a profound word. What a wonderful family and story. You are on my bucket list when I'm in SFO.❤️

@Bibbly53 2 жыл бұрын

Good lord do I ever love Munchies docs. Bless your production teams for these amazing biopics, stories, and displays of cuisine in so many forms.

@SuPaHDomE 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful story of many 1st generation to carry on what out parents accomplished and achieved. Now a legacy is born, congratulations to your endeavors and and munchies for great pieces like this

@jamessitati7396 2 жыл бұрын

family goals, this is should be a teachable moment that families can co exist under pressure and still smile at each other at the dinner table, i am so proud of this family especially being that the dad is an east african like me.

@hannaschmied920 2 жыл бұрын

This the most inspiring but at the same time wholesome video! I have a very similar relationship with my family! All round love this!

@lhamilt 2 жыл бұрын

I love the empowerment to stand in authenticity. No need to translate, it is what it is, enjoy it!

@RobertPeters4674 2 жыл бұрын

Cool episode, hope you keep making more Family Food videos Munchies.

@bigbird2451 2 жыл бұрын

Instant classic. A literal tear jerker. Show this in schools.

@kelshakes 2 жыл бұрын

A very lovely and hard working family. I wish them continued success

@alvinlee140 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing this restaurant.

@Indestructible420 2 жыл бұрын

I love her energy and desire to always do her best for her guests. Hope to try this place one day!

@CA2591 Жыл бұрын

Great story. Touching the reaction to father’s advice

@justsaying9456 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you!

@gosikh 2 жыл бұрын

Yeeees, I am sitting in east bay at 2.30am watching this. I am definitely coming over and trying these dishes.

@PeterSIpeli 2 жыл бұрын

i watch so many of these videos bt this is so wonderful.

@Anespian1 2 жыл бұрын

"i create what you crave"...voila!

@christoshibu3622 2 жыл бұрын

The art in there looks so cool

@SunnyRawka 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful story, INCREDIBLE 🙇🏻‍♂️🙏🤌🏼

@atulkotian Жыл бұрын

I was here yesterday and the food is exceptionally good. Some dishes are authentic to the bone while others are modern interpretations of traditional foods which is an interesting combination to have. Nonetheless worth the experience. It was a great trip to my childhood in eating foods my Gujarati neighbors would send over all the time growing up.

@gmmamaof3496 2 жыл бұрын

Love this story ❤️

@trinicarillo4179 2 жыл бұрын

I am not crying 😢 this is so beautiful 😍 bravo to this family and these parents. Immigrants get things done.

@greatvaluecorndog 2 жыл бұрын

what lovely folks.

@BlissBlooded 2 жыл бұрын

happy for u heena massi, love from ahmedabad.

@willemp6432 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful family.....⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@EternityRecordsUSA 2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely family

@kikkirow 2 жыл бұрын

Heena is so gorgeous and the pride you see on her face is amazing. The passion is there and the food looks delicious. Way to take the opportunity for cooking classes.

@ansonpinkston 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful family

@Hermacles 2 жыл бұрын

Damn that looks so good!

@Asispanda Жыл бұрын

Aunty’s original accent is to die for…what fierce people. So happy to have witness them.

@soumyadeepkundu6025 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't help notice the giant pack of Parle-G at 9:00 mins. Nothing screams India more than that.

@coltonvanessa5096 2 жыл бұрын

Every city needs an incubator program like that

@artsavo4400 2 жыл бұрын

Nice guys and great looking food.

@bodyandsoulinconstanttrans9190 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful !

@jaya5920 2 жыл бұрын

such a beautiful family

@manz297 11 ай бұрын

This is my favorite restaurant in the world!

@haroldrodriguez9418 2 жыл бұрын

Indiana people are awesome man!! Still to this day I haven't met a bad one yet.. the food is good but man they love spicy food I was praying to the porcelain God for a week damn near

@vkchaitanya2003 2 жыл бұрын

You will meet someone, but the truth is everyone is an individual and that doesn’t say anything about india

@M2a3i 2 жыл бұрын

Who’s cutting onions 😭- I love their closeness- it’s so inspiring!

@rikdah 2 жыл бұрын

All that food is what I ate growing up in a Gujarati family. Delicious!

@isaacb725 2 жыл бұрын

Gonna go eat here when I go back to the bay to see my friend 🤟🤟

@user-kv4mw9eo6k Ай бұрын

I am also from thasra.nice to see u stay blessed

@adi-kr6sh 2 жыл бұрын

amazing

@johnk3071 2 жыл бұрын

Looks 👍 great..

@Ayo-this-is-Dad-Bunny-0-1-0-1 2 жыл бұрын

Munchies On Fire...!!!!

@randallfernandall6534 2 жыл бұрын

This is the polar opposite of kitchen nightmares

@SaiyanABlazeNinja Жыл бұрын

8:59 SHOUTOUT PARLE G BABY!

@sumawav 2 жыл бұрын

I want to be like them when I grow up

@Sbeth85 2 жыл бұрын

Can we have a part 2 where you go in depth about some of her dishes?

@eighty9 2 жыл бұрын

@Timmy Trantrue. Not even fine dining. Just two Gujarati dishes doesn't make it a Gujarati restaurant

@isaacb725 2 жыл бұрын

I love how they're just an average Indian American family 🙏❤️

@michelermitchell 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to dine there! In what type of dish are the little (fried?} hollow balls utilized?

@Sadielayli1232 2 жыл бұрын

most likely for pani puri or dahi puri. there’s a lot of variations for both of those dishes

@michelermitchell 2 жыл бұрын

@@Sadielayli1232 Thank you! I searched youtube and now wish even more so that this cuisine was available in my area.

@ShittyBill 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful is so many ways. What a women. Dosto walla 💯

@thisduderockz 2 жыл бұрын

i swear this family looks like a single father raising his 2 daughters and son... the mom looks like she can be a daughter and/or sister to her own daughter.

@waltergross2870 2 жыл бұрын

cool video

@tonymontana6823 2 жыл бұрын

Mom is one cool cat.

@funkyboodah 2 жыл бұрын

what a successful family... this IS the American Dream

@MrLakers92 2 жыл бұрын

Waittrtt this is in the city?? 🤞🏾😍

@MrLakers92 2 жыл бұрын

And the La Cocina project 🤎🤎🤎

@krislv9219 2 жыл бұрын

I mean you’re Patels of course you’re entrepreneurs, it’s in your blood and families. Well done 😊

@pratap680153037 2 жыл бұрын

@munchies it would have been more fun to watch if a preparation of a dish was shown…. JUs a thought !!

@erica_thecreator 2 жыл бұрын

Talk about a 180 lol

@dhruvrankawat6112 Жыл бұрын

❤

@FPV_TOMMY 2 жыл бұрын

So everybody gonna ignore the fact that Rachel Zane works in restaurants now and has a piercing lol

@roman5782 2 жыл бұрын

A lot thicker, but in a good way!

@SandroM_ 2 жыл бұрын

More family buissness videos please!

@pfv1247 2 жыл бұрын

She has a beautiful voice! I love her voice!!

@etf42 2 жыл бұрын

got damb the daughter is foinnnee!!!!!!!!!!!

@ugetsy 2 жыл бұрын

the word "MY" seems to make the man sad al the time.

@keyboardbasher5769 2 жыл бұрын

niiceeee

@lucyhenley8283 2 жыл бұрын

No besharam in the mark up on a bowl of dal.

@CA2591 Жыл бұрын

She’s beautiful 😻

@dr.python 2 жыл бұрын

This is height of shamelessness

@rachmadsuhartono 2 жыл бұрын

pretty moms produce pretty daughters

@josephjoneslv1292 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful family making something out of nothing ❤️

@michaeljvandyck 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video, but it makes me sad.

@winviegrace 2 жыл бұрын

they arr soo sweet

@baseycaker 2 жыл бұрын

The sound mixing definitely needs some work here!

@96manik 2 жыл бұрын

@whatevereyewant 2 жыл бұрын

Lollll he’s just sitting there in like a Bill Burr voice going “Weee know you’re fucking proud of yourself honey, why don’t you pat yourself on the back more?!”

@MrSatukali 2 жыл бұрын

No hairnet in the kitchen?

@shanana5822 2 жыл бұрын

Portland actually has a law that white women can't make tacos?

@sandeepsmatharu 2 жыл бұрын

Her arms looks fuzzy...

@cheesesauce1560 2 жыл бұрын

Besharam is one of the worst insults you can call an Indian. And she literally said it is her life... 🤦‍♂️

@Honeymagmangospoof 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I thought ridiculous name for a restaurant

@norbonius 2 жыл бұрын

If you go to the restaurant’s website, it explains why she called it that. People called her dreams of professionally cooking “besharam”. She simply claimed the word and turned it into her own powerful “F you”.

@anandrv81 2 жыл бұрын

@@norbonius brilliant interpretation and correct of course

@Honeymagmangospoof 2 жыл бұрын

@@norbonius her food is mediocre at best. Tried and tested. If you’re Hindu or Urdu speaking you will be aware that besharam is a word which goes far beyond a f you. I’ speak Hindi so I know very well what she was interpreting and by no means it is what she has claim to justify on her website . It’s like basically naming a restaurant “puta” I’m sure you won’t do that

@norbonius 2 жыл бұрын

@@Honeymagmangospoof 1. It’s calling a woman shameless. And she owned it and said, “So what?” I can’t speak on how her food is, but I appreciate the attitude. 2. If you don’t think those of us with Latino heritage would do the same and own that shit, you are sorely mistaken.

@banajitboro4559 Жыл бұрын

It's kinda disrespectful for Indians speaking English is it really too difficult to understand our English that you are providing Subtitles

@Honeymagmangospoof 2 жыл бұрын

her food is mediocre at best. Tried and tested. If you’re Hindu or Urdu speaking you will be aware that besharam is a word which goes far beyond a f you. I’ speak Hindi so I know very well what she was interpreting and by no means it is what she has claim to justify on her website . It’s like basically naming a restaurant “puta” I’m sure you won’t do that

@jasonwaghela4437 2 жыл бұрын

not really, "besharam" i think from her own perspective and experience the way she approached the story behind naming the place was more of her liberation by becoming more "shameless"- is the exact translation(i'm a hindi+gujrati speaker :), so noo its nowhere near "puta".

@eighty9 2 жыл бұрын

Agree Food looks mediocre. But, besharam & puta are different things.

@lillyess385 2 жыл бұрын

You're really triggered by the name. Lol. That reflects more on you than her, just so you know.

@Honeymagmangospoof 2 жыл бұрын

@@lillyess385 also doesn’t shy away from the fact the food is overpriced and sucks

@allanpereira208 2 жыл бұрын

Disgusting 🤮

@RiotOfDeath 2 жыл бұрын

imagine needing to say 'woman owned business' to prove something.. just saying, I don't see any of the great companies saying 'man owned business'.. the insecurity is real.

@HerbSool 2 жыл бұрын

why dont they wear gloves? I wouldnt want anyone touching my food. Besides that this looks really good. Quality Indian food. But please WEAR GLOVES!!!

@sycofya1677 2 жыл бұрын

Yess

@trolllovindaddy 2 жыл бұрын

Watch any video with Gordon Ramsay cooking and tell me if he wears gloves

@avinashprasad2535 2 жыл бұрын

Most restaurants' chefs dont, its easier AND safer to wash hands more frequently than sanitize the gloves. If you don't "want anyone touching your food".... you'd kinda have to restrict to fast food chains only, where workers DO wear gloves as they are part timers that can't be trusted to do their job efficiently. Like, most pizzerias have chef spread/shape the pizza by hands afterall, most don't wear gloves while doing so.

@lalrinzualakhiangte1321 2 жыл бұрын

Gloves are not very practical in most kitchens. Hot utensils, liquids and food in general + what this guy said about washing hands routinely being more sanitary than using gloves for extended periods of time.

@sycofya1677 2 жыл бұрын

@troll daddy Gordon Ramsey is trash tho