Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Tourists Criticized for Discarding Kolkata Street Food Due to Hygiene Concerns
Foreign tourists in Kolkata ordered Dahi Puchka from a street vendor but threw it away due to concerns about hygiene.
They made a video about it.
This sparked a strong reaction online.
Some people thought the tourists were being disrespectful to the local food.
Others felt that the tourists were being too picky, while some understood their concerns about cleanliness.
The tourists also tried to give the food away, but no one wanted it.
Foreign tourists tried Dahi Puchka in Kolkata.
Tourists discarded the food due to hygiene concerns.
The tourists posted their experience on social media.
Netizens reacted negatively to the video.
Online users criticized the tourists.
- Who
- Foreign tourists and netizens
- What
- Tourists discarded Dahi Puchka, facing criticism
- When
- Unspecified
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- Tourists cited hygiene concerns.
Tourists/Supporters
Critics
Hygiene
Tourists/Supporters
Street food hygiene standards are questionable, warranting caution.
Critics
Focused on perceived disrespect to local culture.
Respect
Tourists/Supporters
Concerns about potential health risks.
Critics
Criticized the tourists for their actions
- Event
- Tourists discarded Dahi Puchka
- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Food
- Dahi Puchka
- Cost
- $0.34
- Reaction
- Netizens criticized the tourists
