Archive · 27 Aug 2026
US Snack Detective Says Indian Food Ruined Other Cuisines
Ed Nathanson made a video praising Indian food.
He jokingly said it had “ruined” other cuisines for him.
He meant that Indian food tasted so flavorful that other meals seemed less exciting.
He said he discovered Indian food about four or five years ago.
He especially mentioned pani puri, chicken vindaloo and Gobi Manchurian.
He described Indian cuisine as having many exciting spices and flavors.
Nathanson also said it made him want to eat vegetarian dishes, even though he usually prefers meat.
His video was intended as a compliment to Indian food.
Ed Nathanson, who calls himself the “Snackmaster General,” praised Indian food in a viral Instagram video.
He said discovering Indian cuisine four or five years ago changed how he experiences other foods.
Nathanson highlighted pani puri, chicken vindaloo and Gobi Manchurian as especially flavorful dishes.
He joked that Indian food uses dozens of spices while other cuisines offer simpler flavor combinations.
The self-described “hardcore carnivore” said Indian cuisine encouraged him to willingly order vegetarian dishes.
- Who
- Ed Nathanson, who describes himself as the “Snackmaster General” and “World’s Greatest Snack Detective.”
- What
- He posted a video saying Indian food had “ruined” other cuisines for him, intending the remark as praise.
- When
- The video was posted on August 27; the year was not specified.
- Where
- On Instagram.
- Why
- Nathanson said Indian cuisine’s variety, spices and rich flavors had changed his palate and made other cuisines seem less exciting.
- Speaker
- Ed Nathanson
- Online identity
- “Snackmaster General” and “World’s Greatest Snack Detective”
- Platform
- Video date
- August 27; year not specified
- Cuisine praised
- Indian cuisine
- Dishes mentioned
- Pani puri, chicken vindaloo and Gobi Manchurian
- Personal change
- Nathanson said he began willingly ordering vegetarian dishes despite describing himself as a “hardcore carnivore.”