Trinidadian STREET FOOD TOUR of Chaguanas!! Trini & Venezualen Food in Trinidad!!

After exploring the northern part of Trinidad for a couple of days, I headed south to Chaguanas in the central part of the island. There, I was going to try a wide variety of dishes, including Indian food and Venezuelan street food!

My friends Chef Jason Peru, David, Candice, and I started at Hassanali’s D’Green Shed, a food truck along a bustling street in Chaguanas. They were making aloo pies, fried eggplant called baiganee, and more!


They also made rolls coated in ground chickpea paste called saheena, as well as kachori. They’re also famous for their doubles! The doubles come with chana and different chutneys.

First, we all tried the saheena. It had some tamarind chutney on it, which added some sweetness. The leaves and chickpea batter were unreal, and I loved the light fry. I could eat it every day! It was a steal for just 5 TTD/$0.74 USD.

Next was the baiganee, a fried and battered eggplant. It was so delicious! I loved the crunch, the pickled mango, and the eggplant itself. It was too good, and filling!

Next was the kachori, which they added chana and chutney to. It was like a dense, crumbly, savory cake. It was similar to a falafel. It’s a delicious vegan dish. It falls apart, so you have to dig in with your hands!

Then, we jumped on the doubles, which are fried flatbreads called bara topped with chana and chutney. It was so messy and so tasty! The soft, crispy bara absorbed the chana. It was so good, I had to lick the paper afterward!

We finished up with Apple J, which is a sparkling apple juice drink made by Solo. It was really refreshing!

Then, we drove to Anndres, a spot that sells Venezuelan food. Trinidad is just seven miles off the northern coast of Venezuela. The staff is all Venezuelan!

The made a reina pepiada arepa with chicken, avocado, and chadon beni. It’s the top arepa in Venezuela. They made another arepa with tuna and cheese, along with a cachapa.

Cachapas are buttered corn pancakes with white cheese inside. They’re my favorite Venezuelan breakfast dish! They put a mountain of cheese inside it and topped it with avocado and more cheese!

Next, they made patacon, which are fried green plantains that they mash into a patty and deep-fry again. Then, they top it with guasacaca sauce (which is made with avocado, cilantro, oil, and peppers), mayo, ketchup, lettuce, tomatoes, shredded beef, bacon, ham, and a fried egg.

Then, they top it with more sauces, white cheese, avocado, and another tostone.

It’s like a massive breakfast sandwich! Then, they deep-fried some tequeños, which are fried cheese sticks.

At our table, Jason and I started on the tequeños with the guasacaca sauce, which is like a creamier guacamole. The tequeños are crispy on the outside and soft and gooey on the inside.

The cachapa was so good. The fresh sweet corn, gooey cheese, and avocado was an amazing combination. This dish beats the Indian dosa for me. It was moist and soft, and not too crispy on the outside.

Next was a Maltin, an authentically brewed malt drink. It’s sweet and non-alcoholic, and contains molasses.

Then, we tried the arepas! I ate the tuna one while Jason had the reina pepiada. The tuna was so flavorful and refreshing. I loved the cheese and avocado inside! You can put anything inside an arepa!

We followed that with the patacones, which is essentially a plantain burger with shredded beef. The four sauces, plantains, beef, lettuce, egg, bacon, and cheese blew my mind. Everything was fresh and perfectly cooked!

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[SilverWolf]

I like how the Venezuelan guy Andres has picked up a slight Trini accent 😄

[riofun]

amazing experience bro! Can’t wait to visit the beautiful Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 ❤️ much love from Brazil 🇧🇷

[SilverWolf]

Thank you for showcasing the amazing food we have in Trinidad, David!
Makes me miss home so bad!

[lilianramcharan]

I love the Venezuelan guy with the Trini accent . Awesome! So cool to hear it and their food looks so good with such generous portions and ingredients

[sachacombs]

This is my best series yet! The cultures combined and fused into dishes are amazing. Well done my trini peeps!

[sherylsutherland]

I really appreciate you doing the Venezuelan food I am Trinidadian or Venezuelan heritage as much as I enjoy the east Indian cuisine which most people focus on a lot of people don't focus on the Spanish heritage or the Creole heritage as much when talking about Trinidad

[thetruthhurts]

Yes, that Debe truck will be my, Plant-based stop, for delicious plant- based food. The woman who explained the different food choices was very thorough and genuine. She, truly is connected with the food she's selling. Let's watch how we use the word, Vegan! Love you, Mr. Peru!

[yogeshsukhdeo]

Peace, love and tranquility to my Trinidadian and Tobagonian ❤🖤🇹🇹 Brother's and Sister's coming out of the garden city Georgetown Guyana ❤💚💛🖤🇬🇾.

[elizabethramdenny]

So great to see you enjoying the diversity of Trindad and Tobago foods David. Its wonderful to see you enjoying our doubles, bake and shark, and other dishes. Continue to enjoy your visit, with delicious food, touring our islands. This makes me proud to be part of TT .💕💕💕

[TheNeekaNeeks]

I observe that you are experiencing east indian, chinese, syrian and chinese. However the African population is a very large population and has a very large influence also. So im hoping you got to experience that. Bless.

[randomstuff]

I am Trinidadian living in Kentucky. I miss the food so bad. Great set of Trini videos. Subscribed.

[SigmaHailey]

David I like how you enjoyed the saheena and those ladies were super friendly, also the Venezuelan food look appetizing, and I like that you know so much about it. Every new Video is getting even better, Thankyou so much,

[traveltwo]

I visited Trinidad 🇹🇹 in December 2017
Watching these videos is making me miss the energy and FOOD! I almost forgot how delicious it all is. Thanks for reminding me lol. I’m from Brooklyn NYC and we have a lot of Caribbean people here and restaurants but nothing is better than island food from the source! and of course cheaper lol. Jamaica is also high on my list to visit

[mogains]

I just love when a woman is still down to earth and can stand on the side of the road and eat food the Trini to the bone way. Double salute Candice. And big ups to the man behind the wheel David from foodieruntt. Great upload guys. One love from beautiful Trinidad and Tobago ❤ 🇹🇹.

[brendamaharaj]

DAVID GREAT TO HAVE YOU IN OUR COUNTRY ENKOY EVERYTHING STAY BLESSED🙏🙏

[jenr-bet]

I like how you enjoy your food and definitely how much you love Trini food. There is little that compares. Your eyes were rolling in your head while eating the doubles. Now I want my Trini food!

[Shoeytwo]

Omg, I can’t wait to go home just to visit these places! Yum! And it was too funny ( in a good way) hearing the Venezuelan dude with our Trini accent!

[peterramcharan]

Nice to see you are enjoying our beautiful island food dont forget tobago's curry crab and dumpling

[matthias]

I can't believe the best channel on YouTube posts daily !!!

[lilianramcharan]

David I just loved how you ate the doubles, straight out of paper that’s how I typically have it . I grew up in El Dorado, Trinidad and doubles from the doubles guy in front of Foodmasters grocery store in Tunapuna was it for me so happy to see this common go to street food being showcased on your platform
Saying hello from Oceanside California . I just love how original you are in showcasing the food of Trinidad & Tobago and Jason Peru is doing an excellent job in explaining the distinct taste of Trinidad cuisine .
Thumbs up to both of you
Awesome!