This food truck in Philly has no signs, no menu and people are still lining up for his food

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In this episode I visit this food truck that has no signs, no menu and he cooks whatever he can get that day and people are lining up to try his food. Located in Center City around 20th and Ludlow this truck's official name is Octopus Falafel Truck but is nowhere to be found on social media. Only open Monday thru Friday from 12-2p and sometimes earlier. His platters cost $10 and can only be ordered one at a time. He creates these delightful meals on a coal fire grill. He puts pride into every meal and kept stressing how fresh and healthy the meals are. I wish I could tell you how delicious my meal was. It took my taste buds place that I didn't know was there. There was rice, grilled chicken and a load of grilled veggies and his sauce. If you are able to I highly recommend this place for the freshness and unpredictability of the menu.
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@JLJupiterTV 3 жыл бұрын

“How long you been cooking sir?” “I’m not a cook” #Bars 😂😂

@Angel42515 3 жыл бұрын

Is it me or is he hella rude?

@BallsMolosovich 3 жыл бұрын

first of all, i'm not a rapper

@Creekwalkers 3 жыл бұрын

@@Angel42515 you wouldn’t last in New York then

@georgezoulis441 3 жыл бұрын

@@Angel42515 hes no non sense, you know what it means to not have a menu, no pricing, that takes a set of big balls, hes just sooo angry that people dont understand what it takes to put a fresh meal like that together, no singing no dancing, shut up, pay up, keep it moving

@seany2times 3 жыл бұрын

@@georgezoulis441 nah he’s just talking out his ass trying to say some profound shit over some vegetables 😆 😂 He’s making some damn good food though.

@wwilliams3278 3 жыл бұрын

I work in the building in front of this food truck. Usually there is NO talking while waiting for food. The patrons nicknamed him "angry food truck guy". You don't ask any questions. You line up, give him $10 and receive a container of food. I've been going to his truck for years and this is the first time I've ever heard him speak!!! Great job JL!!

@IPinoyBoy69 3 жыл бұрын

Peace and Serenity weird, I hear him talk a lot

@christianshuler672 3 жыл бұрын

"food truck nazi" lol. Like the seinfeld episode soup nazi 😂😂

@wwilliams3278 3 жыл бұрын

@@IPinoyBoy69 that's wonderful

@TheNumbasign2 3 жыл бұрын

@@christianshuler672 I just said that. I felt this way since I first met him in 2017

@koredetails5173 3 жыл бұрын

#NorthPhillyPeacePark does the same

@jacobp.2024 Жыл бұрын

People might think he's pretentious or arrogant, but if you look past the surface, you see a man providing affordable, healthy food for his community using whatever ingredients are available with little care for fluff like appearance or service. I'm sure he's given a lot of struggling people good meals to bring home. He's a good man at heart, and has my respect. Better than fast food.

@alexandrep4913 Жыл бұрын

No one thinks this.

@jonesparza2323 Жыл бұрын

Cares more about u than the CEO of McDonald's

@sammiesnowflake8440 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your insightful perspective

@jaccl4539 Жыл бұрын

I took it the other way restaurants his arrogance allows him to have a quality service which has a net value more then most fast food restaurants.

@obnoxiouscat6269 Жыл бұрын

@@alexandrep4913 I do, now delete your comment 🤓

@soffwhere 9 ай бұрын

This man is crazy. Did you hear me? He’s crazy. I’ve just moved to Philadelphia and I knew I had to give this truck a try. I rounded the corner on 8th, and sure enough I was hit with the aroma of charred vegetables, chicken, and pineapple. As I expected, there was already a line. As I got closer, I could hear this same voice. He was talking to himself, talking to his line of customers, and somehow also talking to nobody. He was chattering about how he goes to Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, and farmer’s markets, and he’s lucky if he finds 2 ingredients at any one of them. “I have a lotta friends that started restaurants, and after 2, 3 years, they buy the cheap potatoes. Cheap tomatoes. Not about good food any more. All about money. You want good food? Get good ingredients. Maybe you make at home, but I gonna make for you here”. He rambled and smiled and shouted the entire time. All the while, he was cooking up a masterpiece for everyone in line. I had chicken schwarma with asparagus, charred jalapeños, blueberries, raspberries, felafel, and noodles with a portion of some tangy and creamy orange mystery sauce. Absolutely extraordinary, and the most food I’ve received for $15 since moving to the city. I was treated to a fantastic meal, and I was reminded that the line between insanity and genius is remarkably thin. I will be back.

@Livelife257 8 ай бұрын

Love your description!!❤

@AudioRohnRx 8 ай бұрын

Hes Not Crazy

@047Kenny 7 ай бұрын

@@AudioRohnRxhe’s not. He’s a genius

@garycairns-gf1pj 7 ай бұрын

Hes not daft hes open 2 hours a day with a queue all the time hes a top G big upto him ❤

@Coach0kay 7 ай бұрын

@@AudioRohnRxfr they super exaggerated the first sentence lmao

@saynotop2w 11 ай бұрын

He’s not angry, he’s stoic. There is a difference. Anger means the frustration is expressed towards another person, passion is when the focus is onto the craft.

@EnzoTheBaker 10 ай бұрын

He sounds annoying. I can't listen to him talk for more than 10 minutes.

@Big_Island_Boi 4 ай бұрын

He's also clearly mentally ill. He may have started out that way--which may have led him to having his own food truck (couldn't hold down a regular job)... Or he may have just developed the illness from years of spending all day in a food truck breathing charcoal fumes and dealing with bat-shit crazy humans all day.

@bernarajaagustian4069 3 ай бұрын

@@EnzoTheBaker Im sorry for your ex boss that sound like this. Forgive this man.

@SIKYwark 3 ай бұрын

Stoic isn't quite the right word but yeah. I tend to relate stoic to someone who isn't rattling off sentences lol

@MrKongatthegates 2 ай бұрын

He said do you understand like 40 times

@HeavyHitta_83 2 жыл бұрын

This guy can tell you his whole life story, and nothing at the same time.

@aboogie797 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I know what you mean. He definitely seems like one of those guys. 😂😏

@ShubhajitRoy 2 жыл бұрын

@@aboogie797 👍😂

@KaloosaKennels 2 жыл бұрын

“You got it”

@mikebar42 2 жыл бұрын

It's an art

@KennTollens 2 жыл бұрын

I would pay money to be able to do that.

@steeler7588 3 жыл бұрын

I grab this once a week. Guy is prone to lengthy rants about how commercial food is killing you, but the man's food is super healthy, delicious, and a crazy value at $10.

@seany2times 3 жыл бұрын

He seems like real fucking stuck up doucebag but he’s serving up that good ass food in big portions, I’m honestly puzzled. Is he really that incredibly lame in real life, gassing himself up and talking down on you?

@steeler7588 3 жыл бұрын

@@seany2times Yeah... Pretty much. I usually just keep my headphones on the entire time I'm in line.

@MrFuchew 3 жыл бұрын

@@seany2times I know about 10 guys from egypt and they are all like this

@splashpit 3 жыл бұрын

Was going to call you lucky then I remembered you live in Philly .

@divineeyeobserver754 3 жыл бұрын

Hes right though

@b.philly6926 5 ай бұрын

Gus is a real character, No one can make food like him . 20 years of eating his food . I love him . Great guy who works extremely hard to feed people a good and healthy food .

@squirrelgray945 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for supporting this legend and I'm jealous I haven't been eating his food for 20 years.

@joseph_b319 Жыл бұрын

Yup!!! I had his food. I went up and asked him what he had and he said "you wanna eat? I got something for you" It was amazing!!!!!

@kairoperu1587 10 ай бұрын

That’s awesome. Can’t wait to try his creations.

@mmcbehindthelens2119 3 жыл бұрын

He doesn’t answer any of your questions. He just tells you what he wants you to know

@dongleek9856 3 жыл бұрын

You can learn alot from him!

@my_name_is_nat 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@sincere1487 3 жыл бұрын

Im just sitting back watching on how long it's gonna take before he says no soup for you.

@esavmox307 3 жыл бұрын

sounds like a scorpio to me 😬

@pastense 3 жыл бұрын

At first I thought why is he being difficult. Then I realize it’s his character and obviously it shows in his food. True artist! Artists don’t explain their art. It’s left to the viewer’s (in this case eater’s) interpretation.

@MakeSushi1 3 жыл бұрын

"to be a cook is serious work you need a menu to be a cook, I'm not a cook" fantastic stand-up guy love him 😁

@mrb2643 3 жыл бұрын

My wife is not a cook. We don't have a menu at home. But I eat every day

@upt123 3 жыл бұрын

@@mrb2643 Nice😁

@looneygoon6514 2 жыл бұрын

He's cooking, people are eating the food so he's a cook wtf, guys awkward if you ask me

@TK-bg8jg 2 жыл бұрын

You think everyone that cooks you food is a cook? Lol

@looneygoon6514 2 жыл бұрын

@@TK-bg8jg i get it lol but on the other hand someone which has cooked for you is a cook no matter how bad the food, i really get the humour though

@edjarrett3164 10 ай бұрын

As a cook, I can’t be more awed by this man. He’s a chef without pretense or excuses. He cooks from his heart using fresh ingredients and delivering for only $10 a platter. It’s also impressive he uses a conventional bbq grill to cook his food. Something very rare in food trucks. The man rocks!

@10ashagirl 8 ай бұрын

His price went up to $15

@benkova6925 7 ай бұрын

Yeah it went up to $15 so it certainly has lost its value and appeal

@SaveTheSunF1R3x 7 ай бұрын

@@benkova6925 I'm sure most of that food he serves has gone up more than just $5 so it's still a bangin deal imo.

@StevXtreme 7 ай бұрын

@@benkova6925 That mountain of food is 2x the price here in Costa Rica where salaries are like 1/4th of those in the US. Don't fucking complain

@kevm3 6 ай бұрын

It absolutely is a great deal. Where else can you get grilled chicken and fresh vegetables with fruits for $15 bucks, especially up north? this would likely be 25 bucks in most places

@TUBEDOUT07 Жыл бұрын

I had the pleasure of waiting 20 minutes or so to order food from his food truck for lunch one day when I worked in Center City Philly. Apx. 15 years later, it's still one of the most memorable meals I ever ate.

@avalangrin4904 11 ай бұрын

What was the meal?

@robmen1402 11 ай бұрын

15 years? That is how long he has been doing that?

@xxxzombiekillerxxx6079 3 ай бұрын

@@robmen1402 he said hes been doing it since the 80s I think

@ep-ou7sc 2 жыл бұрын

"Hey man. What you selling?" "What ever i put in the box..." Fair enough

@doriannash7480 2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@xiomarasanabria4263 2 жыл бұрын

😊

@VapidVulpes 2 жыл бұрын

Me: yes. He's right, that is how it works. -nods of approval

@GoodwillWright 2 жыл бұрын

Brad Pitt would like to know what's in the box.

@raechelgarza9846 2 жыл бұрын

lol

@stephaniejames1062 2 жыл бұрын

It’s like a blind bag for adults. You hand the guy ten bucks and he hands you a box of whatever he cooked that day. That’s awesome 👏🏻

@auston911 2 жыл бұрын

eat what you want throw what you don't

@glassangel0000 2 жыл бұрын

This is actually genius lol

@MrPlum0001 2 жыл бұрын

I'd appreciate it if anyone knows where he sets up.

@fmar.8311 2 жыл бұрын

It's not "whatever"...

@micl6562 2 жыл бұрын

not whatever

@zachsmcl 9 ай бұрын

This is so similar to a Japanese Omakase actually. Minimal discussion, you get the chefs choice, and you leave happy. There’s a level of respect and trust between customer and cook. They’re not going to the truck because they know they’re gonna LOVE the food. They go because they trust the guy making it and know they won’t be disappointed. Same dude cooking every day. Consistent. It’s like having a husband who knows your tastes and has been cooking for you for years. Phenomenal

@DanielLehan 6 күн бұрын

I was in Philly about 20 years ago,looking to dig up some old historical records on my family.I saw a food truck on 15th street,about 2 blocks from the city courthouse. I started a conversation with the owner who told me his family had emigrated to America in 1977, from Iran,before the upheaval there. I ordered a Philly cheesesteak, not sure of the outcome,but I was blown away by the food,not to mention the portion that he gave to me.I've eaten all over philly, and that was the best sandwich I ever ate!

@-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- Жыл бұрын

The fact that he does not allow a purchase of more than one container at once and needing to go back to the end of the line if you want another one just shows how passionate he is about it and how he is not driven by money to do what he loves.

@dennispalmer6007 Жыл бұрын

Reminds me of the soup nazi from Seinfeld.

@bigguy7353 Жыл бұрын

So if he was losing money he'd keep doing it?

@AtriasNaradan Жыл бұрын

If you just care to think into it a bit more, it’s actually a business trick that he limits one box per customer per order, nothing to do with passion at all. For any food joints, lining up of customers is a great selling point, as people walking by will be able to see and become more interested to visit. So, by making each customers to go back in line for every box they want to get, he effectively keeping the customer line up in front of his food stall as long as possible. What’s more, since he only charged $10 for that much, customers typically won’t mind having to go to the back of the line up again just to get more…and in the case they don’t want to line up multiple times, they’d bring friends along which will end up making the line up in front of his stall looks longer. That’s not to mention that anyone who used to home cooking probably knows that we can get even more than that with $10 if we do it ourselves. You can even find youtube vid nowadays that shows you a full serving of home cook meal like that with just $1-$2. We all have to respect the fact that the guy really is a business genius through and through. He’s using the fact that restaurants are charging customers relatively big amounts for a meals, to create something that common people will perceive as “low price, but resto quality & quantity”.

@-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- Жыл бұрын

@@AtriasNaradan Very insightful, this was a good read, thanks for that

@godturkey4098 Жыл бұрын

@@EggEnjoyer Not really. Business wise it makes no sense. If someone buys it all now, or everyone buys it all eventually. It all gets bought. Like.... what you even trying to say?

@audreylassiter5626 Жыл бұрын

genuinely star struck at how much food he gives for only $10, sometimes it's $10 for a damn hotdog. this man is a true blessing.

@TheprodigyTrickShot Жыл бұрын

$10 for a hot dog is INSANE

@chippym8316 Жыл бұрын

@@TheprodigyTrickShot Wait is it expensive or cheap? I can't tell.

@TheprodigyTrickShot Жыл бұрын

@@chippym8316 lmao that’s really expensive seeing you can get a hotdog for about $1 in some places most I’ve seen is 5-6 but that’s footlong territory

@staycool163 Жыл бұрын

@@chippym8316 that much food for only $10 is a very very good deal! And it looks like good healthy food so that makes it even better! I hope people tip him well!

@hangry3102 Жыл бұрын

Yeah just one purchase is worth at least 2 full meals (for adults) just by the quantity of food.

@adobotravels 10 ай бұрын

Simple and healthy. No need for unnecessary nonsense. This guy knows the way! Good job!

@fernandoibarra4988 10 ай бұрын

I wish i had a father like this food truck guy..you can hear the discipline in his voice

@mariaanderson5985 Жыл бұрын

Been going to him for over a decade, he's a very nice man and he gets highest quality meats, vegetables ect... and puts them together to make a healthy meal for his customers. His food is uniquely seasoned with fresh herbs and spices and not salty but absolutely delicious. He cooks over charcoal giving the food even more flavor. Went there last month and his price is now $15 as the cost of ingredients has gone up but his platter is well worth the money. You can easily get 2-3 meals and it is filled with meat (protein). He has been in the food/restaurant industry for well over 40 years. Honestly, its gourmet!

@DarkSideOfTheBrightSide Жыл бұрын

I can imagine the 10$ ticket couldn’t last long, especially with inflation; but, as you stated- that’s enough for food for the entire day. Well worth the money.

@imaramblins Жыл бұрын

The amount this guy contradicted himself in the first couple of minutes was enough to turn me off, and I'm way too picky to not know what I'm getting (and then not want to eat it). But, if enough people like yourself like his food, and keep coming to buy it, he must be doing something right.

@datscrazy4095 Жыл бұрын

@@imaramblins ok cool, not for u then 🤷🏽‍♂️

@misterspock4630 Жыл бұрын

@@imaramblins Good step aside nobody's going to miss you in Philadelphia trust me!

@diego032912 Жыл бұрын

@@datscrazy4095 They literally said it wasn't for them so why are you repeating it?

@Trowa71 Жыл бұрын

He seems like some genius chef that ditched the mainstream game and just does his own insane delicious thing.

@GhettoNiggerRape4HireO.o7. Жыл бұрын

The only difference between him and a Michelin starred Chef is marketing. Really says a lot about the state of "fine dining" that I would prefer to drive 2hrs to get his food rather than some of those restaurants that are more focused on how Instagram worthy their food is over taste

@ammagon4519 Жыл бұрын

He's probably used to be a chef at some point but probably had a bad time back then Idk tbh

@GhettoNiggerRape4HireO.o7. Жыл бұрын

@Dan Trebune weird misuse of strawman

@royaldecreeforthechurchofm8409 Жыл бұрын

More like got fired for not being a team player with an ego. Can't run a restaurant without team work.

@Trowa71 Жыл бұрын

@@royaldecreeforthechurchofm8409 ok, debbie downer

@Scratchingforcash Жыл бұрын

Thank you to the guy recording this. You were extremely courteous and respectful to the man making your food and I respect you for that. You asked good questions and he answered some but you didn’t give him a hard time about the ones he didn’t answer. You’re a good guy and you made a quality video. New sub to you sir.

@eddiegalon3714 10 ай бұрын

Great vid. Anyone remember Falafel guy who was Syrian and had a food cart I think near JFK Blvd and 16th st? He and his wife were the best. They put three kids through college just workin' their little stand for years. Always had a line but was well worth the wait. There was a lot of fear of terrorism and anti- Muslim sentiment going around then, and I made it a point to patronize him and his wife's food truck. Talking 2002-2004ish. Hope there doing well.

@flyingfox8360 2 жыл бұрын

I love how this guy operates. Its his own rules, its his creation, youre paying $10 to feel how this man loves the world, not for a meal.

@auston911 2 жыл бұрын

1 platter rule, bring da fam to scam 5?

@auston911 2 жыл бұрын

resell inst really a scam is it? freeze and shipped to LA for 32$

@lescobrandon4586 2 жыл бұрын

@@auston911 that's some bottom feeder shit

@rockarollawmn 2 жыл бұрын

That sentiment is poetry. Beautifully worded, Flying Fox!

@downbad2874 Жыл бұрын

That makes no sense

@siddiqahmad5193 2 жыл бұрын

That food is definitely underpriced by a considerable amount. My guess is his "menu" is based upon what's fresh and appealing at his supplier and his own sensibility about creativity that particular day. He's clearly not in this for the money but the ethic of quality service delivery. I'd love to visit this spot.

@dan1769 Жыл бұрын

I think he just want pretty much every one to afford it.

@DCmac Жыл бұрын

@@redfigs42 oh you wanted a nigga? nigga here now!

@jerrybanley7695 Жыл бұрын

If he wasn't doing this for money, he wouldn't be charging. He's at least a little doing it for money. Don't be fooled. I've heard so many people say "I love my job", but at the same time they would never do it for free. That doesn't sound like love to me.

@DCmac Жыл бұрын

@@jerrybanley7695 umm, people have things to pay for, no matter how much they love something. their expenses don't suddenly vanish.

@kingtut7366 Жыл бұрын

@@jerrybanley7695 cause love doesn’t pay the bills fool

@toamatanui401 11 ай бұрын

What's awesome is that if you're a regular for this guy, you get something new every day. Don't have to worry about what you want to eat if you come to this guy, cause it's always different. The only thing that's your favorite is this guy coming back every day from 12 to 2.

@slyk9413 Жыл бұрын

This man seems so rationalist yet artistic at the same moment and very compassionate about what he is doing. Judging from his accent he could be Greek. Btw his meals look so delicious! Bravo

@TheCoburgProject Жыл бұрын

love how he got super offended over saying he's serving whatever. Just shows he has passion for his food.

@user-oz5xb9ed3w Жыл бұрын

because he does cook whatever. oh but he’s doesn’t cook, no no no, his grill does. 🙄 dudes a prick and i wouldn’t want to hear him rant like that.

@supplechap5429 Жыл бұрын

Yet he’s not a cook lol

@davidfaulkner1984 Жыл бұрын

💯

@ufokkenwotm8 Жыл бұрын

@@supplechap5429 nah bruh “the machine’s the cook”

@supplechap5429 Жыл бұрын

@@ufokkenwotm8 Oh yes, the stove lol. Man’s got a unique way of looking at things. Just wish he’d take credit for his great cooking!

@williambroxterman9473 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is probably a retired master chef just laying low incognito cooking up fire 🔥

@londongunner1 3 жыл бұрын

Facts

@victoriaajoy 3 жыл бұрын

He doesnt cook tho

@jackreacher4297 3 жыл бұрын

He spontaneously took to much LSD one night and the next morning woke up with this brilliant idea after reflecting upon a revelation the previous night

@Flyershockeynow 3 жыл бұрын

I think he used to have a restaurant in nyc and the came to philly

@megami215 3 жыл бұрын

Retired crackhead

@Jjesses 10 ай бұрын

There's something strangely satisfying about watching another human being eat and enjoy their food. Great you recognised this man also. Thanks for this video.

@The1stDukeDroklar 9 ай бұрын

No eggs, Cheeburger. No coke, pepsi. That looks delicious and what a bargain. The fact you never know what you're getting that day makes it kind of an adventure 😁 I love it...

@TheOneAndOnly_skiF 6 ай бұрын

Wish we had that in NYC, I can never decide what I wanna get, this would be perfect.

@smurfie8412 4 күн бұрын

Macdonalds is better than this dog food

@The1stDukeDroklar 4 күн бұрын

@@smurfie8412 Sure thing 🙄

@user-sz9vt4sd7y Күн бұрын

@@smurfie8412 200 kilo nerd trying to be funny here

@Hoagie43 3 жыл бұрын

He’s the best. Been going to him for over 10 years. He drops off his cart, drives somewhere to park his truck and rides a bike back to the cart, sets up, line forms for lunch, and a lot of happy people have a lunch they will talk about for months.

@drone1017 3 жыл бұрын

He just talk to much

@sheemashabazz4686 3 жыл бұрын

What street is he on?

@drone1017 3 жыл бұрын

20th Market

@barhartt989 3 жыл бұрын

Hope he’s safe. You just gave his whole lil routine like you stalk him 🤣🤦🏾‍♂️

@ruthless12street 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like another’s restaurants left overs.

@JesseMoynihan Жыл бұрын

This guy is a legend. I used to bike from West Philly to get lunch from him 15 years ago. One time he put gummy bears in my sandwich.

@LightSpeedGMR Жыл бұрын

Hahaha!!!!

@collectiveunconscious3d Жыл бұрын

Hahaha, a gummy bear, damm

@thedeaddonkey8018 Жыл бұрын

Did it work tho?

@MrSuperG Жыл бұрын

I used get my weed from him back in the day I used bike from north Philly his beef curry and naan the best

@jash6105 Жыл бұрын

@@MrSuperG that’s about the most Philly thing ever

@danielbudiono7232 11 ай бұрын

we call it "nasi kuning" meaning yellow rice in indonesia. its a type of food for special celebration. lots of side dish to accompany the yellow rice you get potato, chicken, sambal, egg and so on. but i can tell this food truck improvised the ingredient to match philadelphia taste.❤

@butterfliesnthings 10 ай бұрын

“Hold on -let me sit up. This is taking me places.” “He’s not a cook- he’s a creator.” Subscribed.

@skatingcanuck9837 2 жыл бұрын

This is the first time I've seen a food truck use charcoal, fresh herbs, asparagus, avocado with generous proportions! $10 is a steal! Love his unapologetically awesome standards and passion! The fact that he limits 1 order per person, does not sell drinks (an easy way to increase profit), and is only open 12-2pm shows he is driven by passion, not profit. If I ever hit Philly he will be on my to do list. Thank you JL for giving a unique spotlight to his incredible culinary voice.

@truenorth2653 Жыл бұрын

That almost looks like $10 worth of food. And it is cooked over charcoal - looks phenomenal.

@dries3421 Жыл бұрын

@@truenorth2653 It looks like burnt, canceralert!!!

@faranocks Жыл бұрын

@@truenorth2653 He says he gets whatever he can get that's fresh and cheap. This allows him to keep prices they way they are, with the quantity, freshness and distinct uniqueness of a more expensive meal.

@bakouboss8969 Жыл бұрын

His greek thats why he uses charcoal

@stressmuffin Жыл бұрын

I’ve never been to Philly, but thanks to this video, I have to try this culinary genius’s food.

@ryanengle3188 2 жыл бұрын

as a chef i picked up immediately when he said, i dont cook, this over here, that Machine cooks. He is a Culinary artist. and i love the no Menu. he gets whats fresh and creates the dish the night before or that morning, love it.

@usmcplu 2 жыл бұрын

No menu keeps waste down. I wish there were more places like this. I want to eat healthy and NOT meal prep.

@alfredstephen3887 2 жыл бұрын

The term "Culinary Artist" perfectly described this guy. Thank you.

@drisraptor2992 2 жыл бұрын

Having no menu and just cooking what you have fresh and in season sounds like every chefs dream

@rich077140 2 жыл бұрын

Just wondering if it all has anything to do with licensing and taxes? I like listening to his ideas though

@jeremybeltzhoover6375 2 жыл бұрын

Ya. From anyone that has worked b.o.h. at any real spot, you know how real this guy is. $3: half an avocado; $1.50 chicken; $1 falafel; etc. I think that he understands working for your self very well. You don't go into a passion expecting to get rich

@a.nevillechamberlain7612 10 ай бұрын

I don’t like vegetables, but the way he prepares them is just simple and quick and fresh, I was actually craving the vegetables he was grilling and plating. My kind of vegetables is this food truck prep. I hope he’s around when I stop by in the future

@pirateslifeforme 6 ай бұрын

So then you do like vegetables! Lol

@johnnycashh7148 9 ай бұрын

What a great story. Guy with passion for what he knows. Straight to the point but would love to sit and listen to his outlook on life in general.

@MeekeeKobellaDrNP 2 жыл бұрын

“You eat what I cook, or nothing at all” Is the only sign this guy needs.

@NicCageForPresident2024 Жыл бұрын

Or you eat what I cook or go somewhere else

@Appaddict01 Жыл бұрын

He must have been a mom in another life.

@nopy99 Жыл бұрын

He is not a cook

@jaakbonenstaak8041 Жыл бұрын

@@nopy99 "You eat what my machines cook" xD

@Doberdobax Жыл бұрын

One too many signs for this guy I reckon haha

@THI4F 3 жыл бұрын

*Guy filming:* Soo, you just cook whatever huh? *Cook:* I'm about to end this man's whole career.

@landon6672 3 жыл бұрын

He already told you “I’m not a cook”

@thelifeofpewpew3290 3 жыл бұрын

He isn't a cook 🤣

@trapgod95xxx63 3 жыл бұрын

I Felt disrespected 🤣🤣😂

@Aboish1981nj 3 жыл бұрын

@@trapgod95xxx63 word lmao

@luisrojas3173 3 жыл бұрын

Legend says he’s still ranting about whatever

@georgeelder8415 8 ай бұрын

Sound, looks, and acts like a Greek... Opa!

@viledeacon9995 9 ай бұрын

Yo this is kind of blowing my mind right now. I don't live in philly anymore but back in the day when i worked as a courier down in cc this man was around. 10 years ago it was the sale deal. you give him money and he might give you change but you never walked away feeling like you didn't get your moneys worth. for us, when we could afford it, this was like a real treat honestly. dude always had fresh ingredience and produce for his stand. always ALWAYS had a line literally around the block.

@aprilcoursey4533 2 жыл бұрын

I respect a person who can live by their own rules. He benefits society, and has boundaries. Mad respect.

@LateshaRenee 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I absolutely love this

@johnweistand7699 2 жыл бұрын

@Michael Hayden LMAO! Give her a break, she's a hispter.

@johnweistand7699 2 жыл бұрын

@@cinakakar197 Yeah dudes a clown. I wanna order like 5 meals then walk away and come back

@jonfitz8280 2 жыл бұрын

No menu no boundaries

@aprilcoursey4533 2 жыл бұрын

@@johnweistand7699 I don't even know what connotates, "hipster" anymore. I'm just me.

@sammuller1784 3 жыл бұрын

Went there yesterday based on this review. Dude is out there but in a good way. The food was insane and for $10! So much food. So good. Thanks for the recommendation. Keep killing it.

@KETKETDO 2 жыл бұрын

What did he cook?

@fuego4957 2 жыл бұрын

@@KETKETDO chicken and veggies nigga

@danialimran7720 2 жыл бұрын

@@KETKETDO yo mom

@angelicamichelle1646 2 жыл бұрын

I'm PISSED I want him by my way so I can taste that yumm y'all!!!

@pokerstars7757 2 жыл бұрын

Was it really chicken or is he feeding you his human victims, clearing the evidence.

@fuckywucky1 10 ай бұрын

I'm in Australia, but would travel just for a chat and a good honest meal. What a legend!!!

@Omikoshi78 9 ай бұрын

Actions not words. This man’s action says he’s very generous person.

@CrimFerret 2 жыл бұрын

He gets the best ingredients he can that day and creates around that. The genius is, you could go back the next day or next week and get something totally different than the first time, but it would be fantastic. The amount of food you got was impressive. One box could easily feed two people. You can barely go to a fast food place anymore for under $10.

@larrylovell699 Жыл бұрын

You haven’t been to taco bell bro .

@CrimFerret Жыл бұрын

@@larrylovell699 Taco Hell sucks.

@durango7142 Жыл бұрын

@@larrylovell699 same flavour different shapes

@rallyfan101 Жыл бұрын

@@larrylovell699 Taco bell has jacked up prices like crazy that last couple years. Same with Mcdonalds.

@spjr99 Жыл бұрын

@@larrylovell699 taco bell is asscheeks and probably the worst for you cuz everything is filled with sodium but thos tiny tacos never fill you up. its like eating a whole family bag of doritos

@WoyshnisMedia Жыл бұрын

A lot of people don’t realize it but this man is a true artist.

@khaelamensha3624 Жыл бұрын

I am French and if this guy is not a cook, I am a Martian 😂 He is the avatar of what cooking is for me🙏

@AtriasNaradan Жыл бұрын

He’s also a business genius. Anyone with home cooking knowledge knows that $10 per serving box is still way above that guy’s business cost there. My guess is that all the ingredients he used probably only cost $1 - $3 per box. Also it’s not like he’s cooking without planning on what to cook for the day. Also, by making 1 person can only order 1 box and had to line up again for second box and so on, he effectively making his food stall keep on having as long line up as possible, which works great to keep on attracting new customers.

@Yes-sw8gh Жыл бұрын

@@AtriasNaradan You are crazy if you think thats 1 - 3 $ a box, those asperagus alone were probably around a dollar lmao.

@Axeloy Жыл бұрын

Let’s not get crazy

@royaldecreeforthechurchofm8409 Жыл бұрын

@@AtriasNaradan ur stupid if u think anyone isn't living day to day on an income like this. 2hrs a day. I'm going to guess he makes like 45k - costs = 30k a year. Meanwhile people in the tech industry are making 100k to 500k very easily every year.

@benisrael144 Күн бұрын

He is not a cook per say but a artist in kitchen he is so humble and down to earth😊

@salpirwani 7 ай бұрын

"You got it?" I think by Now I got it! 😂

@BriLoveMusic 3 жыл бұрын

"This is not food to eat.. this is for when you have a pain or you need to feel good..." He clearly makes food for the soul and heart to heal and enjoy. Mad respect.

@pluckthatbass 3 жыл бұрын

This is food to eat. It is healthy and nutricious. It is better than burger, pizza and other junk any day

@maldinimaldini9790 3 жыл бұрын

I know what u mean.. But only if it was vegan then it be the real soul and heart food. ;)

@AngloImperial 3 жыл бұрын

@@maldinimaldini9790 Meat has been apart of the human diet for over a hundred thousand years, maybe more. Highly doubt anything is going to change

@megami215 3 жыл бұрын

You don’t make food for the heart with grease and cancer

@cowcheese1983 2 жыл бұрын

That touched me for real for real

@thetwelfth9987 Жыл бұрын

The nose mask, the accent, the outfit, the logo-less little truck. This guy is the real life manifestation of the ‘wise & mysterious barista making you a drink while talking philosophy’ trope, only better.

@j-1159 10 ай бұрын

😎

@austin2994 10 ай бұрын

No idea what’s the Hannibal lector, fury rode, bane mask with no filtration is about. Food looks fire. Total no soup for you vibes

@x-starlight-x 10 ай бұрын

Do you know where he is from? I couldn't pin point the accent

@MyLordAndMyGodJesusChrist 10 ай бұрын

@@x-starlight-x greek

@neutralasswitz3192 9 ай бұрын

@@austin2994Probably face protection from oil's/fats and sparks from the grill

@ceerstar851 Жыл бұрын

He was the most offended "food cooking person ever". He was so mad that dude called him a cook/chef. 😂😂I love these "take it, or leave it Trucks. You only get what they make, or whatever they're making that day, n them focusing on whatever the specific thing is, usually means the food is absolutely BUSSIN. I'm in the area I gotta check this one out. Possibly add it to my list.

@lavonclaxton2329 10 ай бұрын

Much respect for you showing a real man that has heart and love for what he does 👍👍😁

@madmullah3800 3 жыл бұрын

This food truck should be called " You got it".

@TheLongasen 3 жыл бұрын

Got itttt 😂

@jumbojack2701 3 жыл бұрын

No it should be called idk so when you take your girl there neither you nor her don’t know what yal want

@TWHowl Жыл бұрын

Eccentric people like this guy are the best humanity has to offer.

@billobejero6290 11 ай бұрын

💯💯💯

@samiamm5764 10 ай бұрын

Roads have street signs to give u spatial bearing. The journey of life offers up these characters to provide existential bearings.

@brownie3454 10 ай бұрын

he’s not even eccentric he’s just a real one

@derricksmalls2293 10 ай бұрын

@@brownie3454 You can do better than "a real one". Take a deep dive into his business model, my opinion one is saving time. Another food truck out of Detroit does not allow you to make any changes, which keeps things simple for the crew. The food is prepared already, he is simply serving for 2 hours a day at $10. Lets say a slow day is 30 customers. No utensils or drinks, keeping the math pretty simple. If it is good "you come back".

@bastianpate-uc5hd 28 күн бұрын

Only in america they like fake and wannabe humble exentric

@eddiegalon3714 10 ай бұрын

That's a beautiful amount of food. I could stretch that into three meals. $3.40 per meal. Nice. That's smart eating.

@jameshenderson9830 11 ай бұрын

This guy is brilliant. Wow, mad respect. Jealous AF that I'm not there to enjoy the experience.

@girthfrombirth4408 Жыл бұрын

This is what the world needs, no fancy expensive junk, just food to fill your stomach is all you need this guy is a true legend

@amyt2400 Жыл бұрын

@GirthFromBirth 100%! I used to waste so much money on restaurants.. Now all I want is for White House Sub Shop to invest in an entire fleet of food trucks and come to the Tri-State area, then have a Mr.Softee Truck trailing right behind him! 🏄🏿‍♀️🏄🏽‍♂️🏄🏿‍♀️

@patriziacasagrande3833 10 ай бұрын

food is much more important than just something to put in your stomach. it's cultural.

@mikahist4155 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is classy. Alone cleaning the truck 5 hours says alot about his standards. Then giving you healthy food that excites your taste buds..the presentation , the plate looks like poetry. Love from europe

@MrPlum0001 2 жыл бұрын

Where is he?

@carlottathomas9469 2 жыл бұрын

@@MrPlum0001 in Philly, Philadelphia Pennsylvania Center City Octopus food truck

@chilliinsanity6898 Жыл бұрын

He talks a lot about not buying "commercial food" but uses pre-marinated store bought meat? I love his ideas but seems a little hypocritical to be using pre made stuff. Though he clearly uses a lot of "real" ingredients.

@pew3836 Жыл бұрын

youre delusional if you think he really meant it when he said he cleans it for 5 hours lmao, also doesnt help that he uses pre-made stuff too, so really is he that good of a cook lmao

@burning4rmwithin Жыл бұрын

@@pew3836 he's not a cook

@herbertjesus4497 17 күн бұрын

It's like that episode of Seinfeld where you just stand in line and get your food no talking lol

@tonyatsidakos276 Жыл бұрын

This guy is a living legend I respect and admire him.

@kinggavinvoiced2044 Жыл бұрын

That Guy is a freaking genius! Only open during the biggest rush hours for the food market. priced for profit and affordability. Gets to enjoy what he does and follows no one's rules so he doesn't suffer burnout. just wow.

@foottothefloormotorsports8384 Жыл бұрын

His profit is non existent, between overhead, the cost to dump the garbage and water from the truck, time he spends cleaning, and then adds grapes, avocado, fresh produce to everything including falafel and chicken? Not to mention the Mediterranean rice. Spices aren’t cheap. I can go on, he literally makes enough to live, if that.

@frds_skce Жыл бұрын

From what I can tell here is that he's doing this by choice. Assuming that he also got extra disposable income as he's doing more service to people than to himself

@xToNy843 Жыл бұрын

He's not doing it for money I doubt he's making profit he's doing this cause it's his purpose.

@bobshanery5152 Жыл бұрын

@@foottothefloormotorsports8384 If he's doing it under the tax/government greed and over regulations he should be doing alright.. Nothing crazy Buy in bulk.

@DaRealMacoy064 10 ай бұрын

Goofy ahh nigha

@sgtjaywalker 2 жыл бұрын

I remember that guy! He is Greek and used to have a Gyro/Souvlaki cart about 30yrs or so ago in center city where I used to frequent, and eventually opened up a Greek restaurant on South St., and invited my wife and I for dinner. And even then, he just said “I’ll take care of you” and served us a memorable dinner. I don’t know if he still has the restaurant or how long it stayed open then. Memory lanes!

@shanebreezy4453 2 жыл бұрын

I saw another comment where apparently the guy said he used to work at a souvlaki restaurant about 30 years ago. That's awesome that you remember him

@lucianoprokilla 2 жыл бұрын

I thought he sounded greek.

@jonn40853 2 жыл бұрын

@@lucianoprokilla clearly a greek guy and greek looking food lol

@lucianoprokilla 2 жыл бұрын

@@jonn40853 falafel is enjoyed by many different cultures. Everything else he made in the vid isnt even greek lol

@jonn40853 2 жыл бұрын

@@lucianoprokilla i never said that🤦‍♂️

@nateroo 24 күн бұрын

Brah, I just enjoy watching YOU enjoy the ossum food you highlight... every vid, every place, every dish no matter... your genuine reactions to what you're chowin' on actually adds to the energy that makes people crave what you're eatin'! ...at least it generates that cravin' in me!! And you're just a genuinely good brah!!!

@suhtangwong 10 ай бұрын

Chef: I'm not a cook, I just warm up the food from scratch, this is not a food truck, this is a truck with food. That is not food, that is something you put in your mouth.

@rolandomontana1389 Жыл бұрын

I've gone there and the food is really good, so good that when he's not there people will literally wait for this gentleman, I've offered to pay more but he declines it. Anyways respect to this wonderful man.

@AtlasPxrk Жыл бұрын

Hello would you be so kind as to tell me where abouts in Philly this is located so I could one day try it

@drewb3799 Жыл бұрын

@@AtlasPxrk 20th and market

@yohahn2000 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to see that he's still in business in 2020! He was in business 20 years ago at the same spot. Yes, no menu, no prices, no sodas, no chips. You stand in line and he gives you whatever he decides to give you that day. Food is absolutely amazing. In the summers the lines stretch around, so not your usual lunch truck visit because you might end up standing in line for 30 min. He's an old fashioned class act. Yes, you might say he's a little rude, if you want sauce on the side, vegan, or some other dietary customization, no kabob for you! Just shut up, keep your head down, and experience, then you will know. Really, if he's still setting up this year in 2022, everyone, make the pilgrimage before the food Gods recall him back to their hallowed hall!

@johnatanpena1746 2 жыл бұрын

The food Gods !! I loved this comment.

@mikewrasman5103 2 жыл бұрын

He sounds like the Soup Nazi on 'Seinfeld!'

@mikewrasman5103 2 жыл бұрын

Vegans should be forced to eat a nice, juicy meat steak!

@a.jvanzanten8445 2 жыл бұрын

oke now i have to try fisit this spot

@riyadinho6795 2 жыл бұрын

@@mikewrasman5103 nobody's forcing vegans to eat his food are they

@robertholtz 11 ай бұрын

In L.A., just a side dish of that asparagus by itself would be $10. What an amazing value and a totally unique and genuine experience.

@julianadebroen7944 10 ай бұрын

Wow, this man is an inspiration on so many levels 🙏❤️

@sananto6896 Жыл бұрын

This dude is not a cook, he is a philosopher.

@xyero4399 6 ай бұрын

More like special ed.

@Poop1996lol 3 жыл бұрын

I like how he got kinda mad when he said “ it’s not whatever, you go to anywhere a city and order off a menu that’s whatever 😂😂

@jacobgoldenofficial4321 2 жыл бұрын

😒

@LateshaRenee 2 жыл бұрын

Right lol it does sound rude to say "so you just cook WHATEVER" to someone who puts their heart into their food. But I know what he meant by "whatever".

@matthewanthony4606 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah “whatever” does sound a bit disrespectful. Like he just picks up dead pigeons and puts them on the grill. Saying you cook “anything” or even “everything” would’ve been a bit less rude, “whatever” is a trashy explanation for anything.

@vivianlaw13 10 ай бұрын

Just saw this, I hope he's still serving amazing food! Would love if you did a follow up on him. If he's still around.... Thank you for sharing!

@wrightandleft71 7 ай бұрын

He reminds me of mom just going in the kitchen to cook dinner and you just ate whatever she cooked!. I love it and his concept.🤷‍♀

@lariayuyam7393 Жыл бұрын

He’s so smart for not including a menu because even though you know the food is wonderful, you’re still curious to find vegetables or fruits you didn’t see when he was making it. That just makes the food so much more tasteful and fun to eat, great for him.

@esther1994 Жыл бұрын

true.

@Kuroiwa1988 Жыл бұрын

Your name is indeed a tongue twister lol

@johnwong5317 Жыл бұрын

Remind me of Chief's special. I remember before Pandemic going to some small restaurants and just order it and not expect anything, but pleasantly surprise to find some of them just my tastes.

@---pk3fj Жыл бұрын

you re my menu

@Steven-om4tg Жыл бұрын

@@OldDocSilver good. fussy eaters (non-allergy) need to get over it a bit eh

@pistolpete5073 10 ай бұрын

when you do you for love, this guy probably give you food if your hungry. 10 bucks is really generous gift helping people enjoy a beautiful experience.

@celrocc8766 Жыл бұрын

This is wisdom & passion in action. He has a real message about eating to live with proper nutrition while refusing to be weighed down by a menu or utensils. I don't believe he is driven by profit so much as his passion for it & actual freedom of doing it his way. To do what you love with purpose, to help & enlighten others & be your own boss - well that's just success with real substance.

@NhemLee Жыл бұрын

I like that he allows one platter per person. Really rewards those waiting in line. Also he's right about the losing weight with that meal. The falafel is prob the most calories of that meal, but i already know his meal will leave you feeling full for longer, has way less calories than a typical fast food meal, and way more nutrient dense. Still unbelievable its just 10 bucks.

@patrickroach7688 Жыл бұрын

His ingredients are the very meaning of healthy AND delicious 😋

@azonicrider Жыл бұрын

more fat and less sugary carbs is actually beneficial to weight loss as it trains the body to consume fat as its main energy source rather than carbs with in itself greatly improves weight loss and avoids the many health issues attributed to using carbs as the main energy source.

@johnr797 Жыл бұрын

"Lunch AND dinner!"

@banheart9960 Жыл бұрын

in italy if someone try sell it for 10$ ( that now is like 10€ ) they call it a robber lol i can get this like for 5€

@comrademathias1754 Жыл бұрын

@@banheart9960 That's absolutely ridiculous. Good luck finding a falafel place here in italy that doesnt charge you 6 for less than half that amount of food

@RedalecAO 3 жыл бұрын

He certainly got offended and rallied when you said “and you cook whatever...” lol

@HigherPlanes 2 жыл бұрын

Well it was a crude and unsophisticated question so it was an appropriate response.

@ritaranee4787 2 жыл бұрын

Quality items

@blinksstayfresh2524 2 жыл бұрын

@@HigherPlanes he’s from the hood, that’s how he talks lol

@HigherPlanes 2 жыл бұрын

@@blinksstayfresh2524 lol

@IMANVANRULER 7 ай бұрын

You explain it clearly and I can really imagine how special and good it must taste!!

@Noblewife7744 10 ай бұрын

First time tasting Octopus food cart was 2003. We were never disappointed… every ingredient is fresh and worth standing in line!!! He is definitely a food designer that’ll awaken your palate!

@limewire2590 2 жыл бұрын

He’s very humble a large plate of food for only $10?! You can tell he does it only for the love of cooking once he said “it’s not whatever this food is special “

@kylonjones5678 Жыл бұрын

He’s not cooking

@Eman666_ Жыл бұрын

He’s not a cook

@Eniteee Жыл бұрын

He's not a

@gloriousblobber9647 Жыл бұрын

@@Eniteee He's not

@antoniomontana3589 Жыл бұрын

Heee heeee

@bmagnetic 3 жыл бұрын

His truck is diagonal from my actual workplace, so I've gone to him often. I don't care for his attitude, but his food is on the money! I try not to say more to him beyond "hello" & "thank you".

@nadinewise4744 2 жыл бұрын

What is the address / location of his truck. Would like to try his food when I'm in Philly. Thanks.

@cullenbohannon1408 2 жыл бұрын

He reminds me of the soup guy in that Seinfeld episode. Haha!

@bam4446 2 жыл бұрын

@@AC-kl2gf KISSING IN MY LINE??? NOBODY KISSES IN MY LINE!

@TylerHawes16 2 жыл бұрын

@@nadinewise4744 20th market

@just_an_-pin-yn4277 2 жыл бұрын

You want bread?

@vigorousity7039 6 ай бұрын

I worked at the stock exchange just across the street from this guy for years and was NEVER disappointed... It's always great food👍

@toesly 11 ай бұрын

I appreciate you sharing this with us. Thanks

@Darealmclovin47 3 жыл бұрын

I respect that man cause he’s not selling out. He could easily sell that plate for more, cheap out on some ingredients. But he clearly doing that mainly for the people rather than maximizing profits. Gotta love to see people like that nowadays

@stardust2172 3 жыл бұрын

He has 0 over head and no employees, no advertisement. So yes he can do it like that. And what’s with the word sell out that people so loosely throw around trying to make it fit to any situation. Sell out to who?

@Darealmclovin47 3 жыл бұрын

@@stardust2172 capitalism

@Darealmclovin47 3 жыл бұрын

@That One Yogi what the fuck are you saying

@michaeldehoyos6185 3 жыл бұрын

@Darkphoton capitalism can be bad or good ....it’s perceived as bad for plenty of reasons ... but he could of fed everyone shit food for high price with a big colorful sign but he didn’t ( sell out )

@michaelhughes4871 3 жыл бұрын

@@Darealmclovin47 Bro, he has a good that he is selling on a market for a fair price...that is capitalism. Me thinks you are conflating corporatism and excessive greed with capitalism.

@Naranjus Жыл бұрын

I think he’s actually helping people out by serving them quality food that some people wouldn’t be able to afford. So kind 😢❤️✨

@BL77357 Жыл бұрын

@horse with a steering wheel not in the last 30 years

@tcop30 Жыл бұрын

@horse with a steering wheel Not in America.

@themandalorian7352 11 ай бұрын

@horse with a steering wheel homeless? Now that some special cases already

@painstaking5685 11 ай бұрын

😂

@josephlee4332 11 ай бұрын

@@karlhanks4598your losing your mind bro honestly that’s crazy good for 10 bucks you find that no where’s in the usa

@AntCor1988 6 ай бұрын

That's rights "he's not a cook" He's an artist by creating his delicious meals. 🔥🔥🔥

@GoHARD99 Ай бұрын

I live in Los Angeles don't know why i am looking at a Philly foodie .but i do enjoy your program.keep it up

@dawn6275 3 жыл бұрын

Finally went here today after many years of walking by this truck. He told me he used to own (maybe he meant cook at?) South Street Souvlaki back in the 70s. Super nice guy, we talked about cooking vs creating art, and food as medicine. Also, the food was amazing. I got chicken, falafel (the proper kind with fava beans), mushrooms, eggplants, peppers, whole lemon, grapes, and rice plus the yellow sauce.

@ghxst7859 2 жыл бұрын

He opened that restaurant

@a.k.7116 2 жыл бұрын

Omg...I have to go thrte....long drive though.

@scott2508 2 жыл бұрын

Any idea what that yellow sauce is?

@dawn6275 2 жыл бұрын

@@scott2508 some garlic tahini jawn

@scott2508 2 жыл бұрын

@@dawn6275 oh word?

@squalosus223 2 жыл бұрын

He said "I'm not a cook" while dicing an avocado without looking. Fucking legend.

@reginaldlucas1205 2 жыл бұрын

Lmfao

@IAm_Lito 2 жыл бұрын

His nails was dirty ash though

@derekford7230 2 жыл бұрын

@@IAm_Lito it's not like he touched it

@alexandrefrancofilho5041 2 жыл бұрын

While some people promote the ego, this Guy tries to avoid

@laypyu 2 жыл бұрын

@@IAm_Lito He's handling the charcoal, and the grilled stuff, right? Not really a problem.

@skunkyswamp1857 Жыл бұрын

Too deliver quality to folks consistently that way takes passion and faith, love it.

@seymourbutts4654 9 ай бұрын

Reminds me of a Mel Brooks sketch . " Nothing. Nothing .I have absolutely nothing for sale."

@troyd0 2 жыл бұрын

Back in about 2009, we used to go to this guy like every day. We called him the falafel Nazi. He wasn't friendly at all, but his food was bomb.

@alvinmoneyberg887 2 жыл бұрын

That's crazy because if this was in the south he wouldn't last long at all. We are respectful.

@ashleyalexander7388 2 жыл бұрын

@@alvinmoneyberg887 good thing he's not in the south, then

@sonofYahawah8599 Жыл бұрын

@@alvinmoneyberg887 been in the south for two years. for sure y'all got some rude mfers down here. Not complaining, I'm used to it, but that southern attitude is something different.

@alvinmoneyberg887 Жыл бұрын

@@sonofYahawah8599 not in my part of Tenn. We're yes ma'am and no ma'am

@SgtTNTDemonTechGames Жыл бұрын

@@alvinmoneyberg887 Plenty of people in the south bullshit and banter just like this guy, if you're offended by his demeanor try being less high strung

@daveperkins7645 2 жыл бұрын

This guy, and this is only my guess, is independently wealthy and his cart is a labor of love. He lost a minimum of $5 on that plate. Hes not there to profit, hes there to provide good food from fresh ingredients at an unreasonably affordable cost to the people of his city. This guy should be registered as a 501c. World needs more like him.

@Joseph-C 2 жыл бұрын

What are you talking about losing at least $5 a plate?? Do you not understand economies of scale? He only has one dish. That means he can buy massive quantities of the ingredients he needs because he knows what every order is going to be before he even starts for the day. This is waay more profitable than a restaurant.

@daveperkins7645 2 жыл бұрын

@@Joseph-C really? Are you stupid? Hes not buying FRESH produce in walmart scale, it goes bad quickly. Hes open 2 hrs a day. Do you not understand how business works moron? The cart costs money, the charcoal costs money, the packaging costs money, the permitting and insurance costs money, fresh produce is expensive etc. The fact that he serves one dish (which if you listened to the man talk you would know that that dish changes based on the high quality fresh produce he was able to get at the time) doesnt reduce the cost of ingredients, if he was mcdonalds absolutely, hes not buying in sufficient bulk to achieve bulk discounts on the produce and other perishables, his high quality lump charcoal is expensive even at bulk pricing, but hes not buying asparagus 1000lbs at a time. He is not more profitable than a restaurant exactly because he cannot reach an economy of scale without everything rotting before his 10hrs a week of being open can use them. This man is absolutely losing money (unless he steals his ingredients) nevermind the fact that his labor has economic value which, by his choice is going unpaid. Seriously, if your going to talk about small business you should try to have a fucking clue. This dudes operation, whether incorporated as such or not, is purely a charity.

@blinksstayfresh2524 2 жыл бұрын

@@daveperkins7645 Losing $5 a day lol

@Kurry34 2 жыл бұрын

Nah. The bulk of it is chicken and rice, which is pretty cheap. No restaurant rent, no employees. A spot Surrounded by offices and super foot traffic. He at least profits 300 to 400 a day.

@daveperkins7645 2 жыл бұрын

@@Kurry34 with due respect are you 12 or just fucking stupid? You do understand that hes open 2 hrs a day and by himself right? You realize that 100 plates a day max is a crazy high estimation of what hes capable of putting out (1 plate every 75 seconds, didja watch the video, hes not close to that) let's be delusional and say hes doing 100 plates a day. That's 1000 gross dollars. Well more than half that is gone to ingredient costs. I hate to break it to you but theres alot more expense to.a business than food cost. Let's assume hes completely tax evading since it's a cash business and that's why people start cash businesses, to evade taxation. So no taxes (probably not the case, but for the sake of making your missing chromosome numbers work seeing as if he is paying proper taxes on his "profit" that would eat up 30-40% of his nonexistent profit) the city of "brotherly love" as well as the state of Pa. charge and arm and a leg for food vendor permits, being in a city overflowing with mindless violent criminals hes got insurance, that's not free. He uses expensive high quality lump charcoal, not that kingsford garbage, nevermind that his labor has economic value. Hes not profiting at all. At the absolute best hes self employed earning less than minimum wage. So many people talk so much out their ass. You clearly dont know the first thing about being a small business owner, and the ridiculous expenses and hassles that come along with it. Smh

@chrisk9062 3 жыл бұрын

Loved Gus and his food once a week for ten years mid90s to 2005...worked at 20th Market. Best food truck in city then and glad to see he’s rolling!!

@pluggem924 2 жыл бұрын

@ronalynmendoza9287 2 жыл бұрын

Meaning he's been doing this since 90's

@AN-xd1bu 2 жыл бұрын

OMG, I can't believe this video just came up. I used to work in Philly and would stand for an hour to get his food. You can't compare it to anything you've ever tasted. Such a quality, well put together, delicious food. You couldn't tell him to exclude an item, as it wouldn't be complete according to him. You get only what he makes that day and I was never disappointed. I crave his food a lot.

@troyd0 2 жыл бұрын

Right!! He gave you what he wanted to give you, and you liked it. That dude's food is the best I ever had from a food truck.

@BREAKocean 2 жыл бұрын

What are some of the food items you got? I'm curious at the variety this guy has

@Hammertime054 2 жыл бұрын

Me too, 👍👍👍

@AN-xd1bu 2 жыл бұрын

@@avafrancesca It's been a few years and not sure if the food changed at all. I dont work in Philly anymore but really want to go there to get the food. You can't predict what's going to be in your container. I think chicken and falafel are almost always there and are out of this world delicious but he always adds other stuff too. The fruits, veggies, sauces he puts on are always so delicious. You can get avocado, roasted peppers, fig, pear, pineapple and always some kind of wild food combination you never thought was possible. The sauces he puts are incredible. It could be hummus based or yogurt based, I never leave a drop behind. So good! Everything just works together so well.

@stevemill8959 2 жыл бұрын

Where in Philly is he?