A video of Mumbai-based food vlogger, Sanket Sankpal, known by his Instagram handle ‘Wake N Bite’, has taken the internet by storm for tasting something that has left many viewers stunned, and others, frankly, disgusted.
In a reel originally posted in January but still going viral, Sankpal is seen trying a fried frog dish during his trip to Cambodia.
Dressed in a black jacket and glasses, he stands outside a local eatery holding a bowl filled with cooked frogs. With one hand holding the bowl, he pulls out a whole fried frog with the other and brings it close to the camera, giving viewers a clear look before taking a bite.
The video begins with a disclaimer and an apology, “Mummy, Papa, sorry aaj main frog khaunga (Mom, Dad, sorry. Today I’m going to eat frog)”.
He follows up with another line, trying to describe the meal in his way, “Zinda toh nahi hai, but frog hai bhai. Pura akha frog (It’s not alive, but it’s a frog — a whole one)”.
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The reel then cuts to a quick scene from the restaurant kitchen, where a staff member is seen placing several frogs into a plastic bag — possibly a takeaway order. Off-camera, Sankpal can be heard joking, “Itne frog ka kya karunga? (What am I going to do with so many frogs?)”.
Without much hesitation, he then bites into a frog, and the crunching sound is clearly captured, adding to the sensory detail of the clip. He doesn’t share details of how it tasted. Instead of taking another bite, he simply passes the snack to the locals.
In the clip, he’s seen offering pieces of the dish to people around him, including the restaurant staff and a young boy.
Sharing the video online, he captioned the post, “Eating frog in Cambodia”. He was encouraging his followers to tag friends who would dare to try the reptile.
Internet reacts
The video has since crossed over three lakh likes, with thousands of comments pouring in from viewers.
While frog dishes are common in parts of Southeast Asia, the visual of an entire fried frog being eaten by the Indian foodie has sparked debate around food culture.
“Narak is waiting (Hell is waiting)”, one user commented.
“Don’t come back. Stay there only”, said another.
