Watch Desi Vibes, London Streets: British Man Selling ‘Nariyal Paani’ in London; “Give Him Aadhaar Card”, netizens Suggest
Watch Desi Vibes, London Streets: British Man Selling 'Nariyal Paani' in London; "Give Him Aadhaar Card", netizens Suggest
Internet hails coconut vendor’s Hindi fluency and Indian-style hustle as video garners over 1.1 million views
A video of a British man fluently speaking Hindi while selling ‘nariyal paani’ (coconut water) on the streets of London has gone viral on social media, leaving Indian viewers both amused and impressed. Shared widely on Instagram, the video captures a scene that feels more like a Mumbai street corner than the UK capital.
In the video, the enthusiastic vendor, working out of the boot of his car swiftly chops coconuts and serves customers with an energy reminiscent of Indian street hawkers. Speaking fluent Hindi, he calls out to passersby with shouts of:
“Nariyal paani pee lo! Jaldi jaldi!”
He even hands one customer a coconut with a casual “Lelo (take it)”, delivering full-blown desi street flair that quickly captured the internet’s attention.
The vendor’s skill with the knife and his confident command of Hindi phrases have made him an online sensation. Viewers especially loved the way he mimicked Indian vendors’ characteristic style of loudly attracting customers.
Internet Reactions: From Aadhaar Card to LeBron James
Since being uploaded, the video has garnered over 1.1 million views and 44,000 likes, sparking a flurry of reactions:
- “Give him Aadhaar card!” quipped one user, referencing the Indian ID system.
- “Very enterprising and entertaining… good on you bro. Wish you success and prosperity,” said another.
- A few users jokingly compared the vendor’s appearance to American basketball star LeBron James, writing:
- “Things must be tough for LeBron James, now selling coconuts in the UK!”
- “LeBron James making that dollar.”
Others applauded his adaptability:
“I respect his hustle so much, back of his car, learned his market, made it happen.”
Not the First Desi Crossover
This isn’t the first time Indian street food has found a home on UK streets. Last year, a British man went viral for selling Kolkata’s iconic Jhalmuri, complete with a rolling street cart that resembled Indian roadside setups. In that clip, he mixed puffed rice, chopped vegetables, spices, and lemon juice with the precision of a seasoned street vendor.
These viral moments underscore how Indian street food and culture continue to influence global tastes, and how entrepreneurs around the world are embracing its flavours and flair even down to the language.
