×2Food Instagram video that did 2× its author's usual
If you come visit me in Seattle… we’re getting INDIAN STREET FOOD here …🌯🥪 @chai_n_more_bellevue → Jhal Muri + Khasta Kachori @bombaybistroredmond → Aloo Papdi Chaat + Dahi Puri @honest_bellevue → Dabeli + Paneer Tikka Sandwich @banarasbellevue → Tamatar Chaat + Soya Chaap @nirmalsseattle → Samosa + Vada Pav 📌 Save this for your next Seattle food adventure & FOLLOW me ‼️ #seattle #indianstreetfood #vegetarian #musttry #desifood
@i_u_shee · 13K followers
This creator normally gets 18K views. This one got 29K. That gap — not the raw number — is what makes the format worth copying.
A woman presents her top five Indian street food recommendations in Seattle, detailing specific dishes to order at each location. She appears in a talking-head style video with on-screen text overlays for each restaurant's name and Instagram handle.
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Why it worked
The video works because it offers specific, actionable recommendations for a popular food type in a specific city, appealing to both locals and tourists. The clear listicle format makes the information easy to digest, and the personal recommendation builds trust. The on-screen text with Instagram handles encourages further engagement and discovery.
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