Indian student enjoys ‘5-star’ food at Chinese university canteen for just ₹250 | Trending
An Indian medical student studying in China is breaking stereotypes about Chinese food with a fun, candid video tour of her university canteen. Komal Nigam, who shares her student life online, posted a clip that surprised many — not just because of the food variety but also because of how affordable everything is.
Komal explains that many people still believe Chinese cuisine is mostly about insects and reptiles. But her experience has been very different. In her video, she walks viewers through her three-storey university canteen, which offers a mix of local Chinese dishes and international favourites. She even says some items taste good enough to be on a “5-star menu.”
She also points out that there’s a full restaurant inside the canteen building that serves more expensive meals, giving students plenty of choices based on their budget.
Towards the end of the tour, Komal shows exactly what she ordered — and the total cost comes to just ₹250, which adds to the shock value for Indian viewers who compare it to rising food prices at home. She also mentions that tea and some beverages are available free of cost for students.
The video quickly sparked reactions across Instagram and YouTube. Some viewers shared similar positive experiences, while others said their time in China was very different. One user commented that they struggled to find vegetarian options and mostly ate fruits during their stay. Another wondered how the food could be so affordable and whether it was subsidised.
Komal’s social media presence is growing steadily. Her YouTube bio introduces her channel as a light-hearted look into her life as an Indian medical student in China — covering “the good, the bad, and the hilarious.”
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