In a 2023 video posted on the YouTube channel ‘yo bae’, a Hungarian girl named Kitti delighted viewers with her natural and candid reactions to trying chicken feet for the first time, a street delicacy that is “very rustic and not exactly easy to eat for many.”
The channel’s owner, YouTuber Hai Anh, titled the video: “My Hungarian Girlfriend Has Never Tasted Anything as Delicious as This Vietnamese Dish.” In the description, she revealed: “In this vlog, I take my Hungarian best friend, Kitti, on an eating spree in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.”
The culinary journey began with a cup of coffee near the Cathedral. Next, the girls stopped at a sidewalk stall selling fried fermented pork sausage. Kitti didn’t hesitate to comment that the sausage was “very delicious,” despite the spicy chili sauce, she “couldn’t stop dipping because it was so enticing.”
The most memorable moment came when they visited a chicken specialty restaurant, where Kitti tried chicken feet in butter lemon sauce for the first time. Hai Anh mentioned that she couldn’t eat chicken feet because they were “full of tendons and cartilage, making them a bit challenging to eat.” In contrast, Kitti seemed to enjoy them immensely.
“The more I eat, the better it tastes,” the Hungarian girl said as she chewed on the chicken feet with a radiant smile. Hai Anh humorously remarked: “You look more Vietnamese than I do,” and Kitti seemed to have found her “soul food.”
When asked if Vietnamese chicken feet tasted better than dishes in Hungary, Kitti nodded without hesitation and replied: “Because it’s so flavorful, and the butter sauce is so aromatic.”
The video’s climax came when she exclaimed: “It’s so good, I can’t stop eating!” then laughed out loud when she realized her entire face was covered in butter sauce: “My whole face is covered in butter sauce. If I had to go to the moon, I’d bring chicken feet with me.” She even wanted to drink the remaining sauce on the plate.
The video has garnered over 990,000 views, 11,000 likes, and 500 comments. Netizens praised the adorable Hungarian girl for her openness and enthusiasm for Vietnamese culture. One user wrote: “Kitti must have been Vietnamese in her past life. She loves Vietnamese culture and beauty, especially the food. She eats everything, praises everything, and even eats things that some Vietnamese people find difficult to eat.”
Another commented: “Kitti has an open mind and embraces the culture. Seeing her enjoy everything so wholeheartedly makes me wish I had a cute friend like her.” A viewer couldn’t help but laugh: “Kitti is so cute, even while gnawing on chicken feet.”
Chicken feet – a humble yet addictive delicacy
Chicken feet have long been a popular street food in Vietnam. From chicken feet with tamarind and ginger to fried, grilled, or salted chicken feet, each preparation method offers a unique and enticing flavor.
However, as advised by experts in Lao Động newspaper, it is not recommended to consume too many chicken feet at once or combine them with high-calorie dishes. Especially with fried chicken feet, the trans fats can increase cholesterol levels and are not suitable for people with metabolic, high blood pressure, or blood fat issues.
When preparing chicken feet, it is essential to clean them thoroughly and cut off the nails. If boiling, ensure the feet are fully submerged for even cooking. For fried chicken feet, it is advisable to limit consumption to maintain good health.
Nonetheless, for people like Kitti, chicken feet are not just a dish but also an unforgettable cultural experience—a taste that leaves a lasting impression.
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