Eating Congolese Food with Serge Ibaka of the Toronto Raptors
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- čas přidán 16. 04. 2018
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We spent the day with Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka to learn about the foods he ate growing up, and ordered takeout from his favourite spot-the only authentic Congolese restaurant near Toronto. They only deliver to him.
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No matter how much money he has made, he always remembers where his roots are from. Humble man, Serge.
the african players in NBA are the best. Mutumbo is a great person too and Biyambo
amen
meanwhile embiid out here eating burgers before games LMAOO
Yeah pretty humble because he eats food that he loves. And even more humble when he shows up at he restaurant to pick his food up.
+youpindra that stuff looks good... Africans eat well
True African . Eating with his hands no matter how rich he got.
He can easily afford to have someone put food in his mouth
I lived in india for 4 years when I was young and eating with your hands made the experience of eating food so much richer 👌👌
Lmao i couldnt even eat any meats with sauce (except western dishes) without using bare hands tho
Jack Mehoff who gives a fuck?
Jack Mehoff analbania
He seems so well mannered and just such a nice person I’m so happy that he won his championship. The cook she is all smiles
He is so nice
"well mannered" smh
@zGettingMoney I never said he wasn't. He seems like he is tbh
@@idontwantone132 why did u say smh then
@@wdymbro7442 cuz mfs only call black people "well mannered" as if they expected different.
Thank you to introduce our Congolese dishes to the world . We all are proud you, Serge Ibaka
Now, I want to try this food 😜😋
@adam brown Confusingly, there are two countries named Congo. Serge was born in Brazzaville, Rep. of the Congo, not the Democratic Rep. of the Congo [Kinshasa] where all the wars and troubles have been for the past many years.
Hello😁 May I ask, what are the names of the foods he was eating???
@adam brown shut the fuck up
@adam brown you have to be trolling dude, there's no way that you are not.
When Ibaka lights up when talking about the food he's eating, you can see it transports him to another time. The power of nostalgia. Love it.
Facts 🙏 🙏
If i Was a millionaire I would go to this restaurant to eat this food too!!! Makes me emotional.
Anyone knows where to buy pandé? In europe? Im graving for it
Serge is cool af. Also, can't believe he goes to this place! I've driven past it on a regular basis for the past 10 years and always intrigured by it lol. Good on him to support local businesses and this will surely boost her business! :-)
I lived just up the street. Crazy small world.
He does not go to that place, the place goes to him.
Nothing like the food from home
I am big fan kaysha
The fact that he was speaking lingala aswell 😍😍
It's magical, what a home cooked meal can do for a person.
Its called soul food
This video made me really happy for some reason lool .... LETS GO RAPTORS
It's because you are a beautiful soul all praises to the most high Yah 🙌🙌🙌🕎💖💯
Chris Adasme food from someone’s home country stays in a special place in peoples hearts ♥️
I am from the future and I am telling you that you Raptors will make it to the finals in 2019
Nothing like Mom's home cooking... I miss you Mom, love you 😳
@Tor Teo that's a feminist.
Tor Teo shut the fuck up
Nicola Is my drug I feel you miss my moms too and she used to go crazy in the kitchen 🙏🏾
@Youre On Stolen Land shut the fuck up
Rip sorry for your loss
Instead of eating from a 5 star restaurant or having a personal chef, he supports her business. Money didn’t change him
Bismack was a real Toronto product. Still miss him.
PORTAL >>> BIZZMACK
ManWhoLostTooth we all do. Biz brought a lot of heart and culture to our team and was a much needed boost at the time. Glad he still has love for Toronto. Not mad that he opted for more money with Orlando either, cause Biz does a lot of community work where ever he goes and the money certainly helps him on his misson. (Long winded comment, But Biz and Ibaka for that matter deserve all the love and appreciation they get)
Sabih Nayyer poetl
Bizz was the man but he wanted to cash his great season and playoffs, happy for him cause it worked out for both of us. Our bench would not be as fluid offensively with Bizz, we are better off with Poeltl and Siakam for two way play
Tical Hezzy he wanted to stay with Toronto even if it meant a pay cut but we had ZERO cap so we couldn’t resign him
Such a good dude. He seems like a happy child in front of all that food.
It’s beautiful that he could find a little piece of “home” in Toronto. There’s nothing like cultural comfort food. ❤️
I live in Toronto. It’s has sooo much diversity. You can find food from everywhere in this earth. Good authentic grub made by people from that country. We are lucky.
Am so proud of my congolese culture.
Best food, best music, best dancers 🇨🇩❤️❤️
I am not Congolese but you have incredible food, I am proud of u guys
My African people
Congo, even tho from Nigeria got love for yall and food looks great.
Chijioke Onuoha ayyye love from Ethiopia and South Sudan. Africa united family!
oga nigeria has the best jollof rice, theres no debate
yes sir
Chris Macdonald lol I'm Nigeria yeah we got great jellof rice but I have never tried any other African countries jellof rice.
odhiang odhiang much love and respect
Such a 🐐
DeMarvelous DeChosen W
DeMarvelous DeChosen long time we up 2 zip
lucki redd fuck outta here how dare u talk about the wizards on a raptors vid
DeMarvelous DeChosen Agreed
DeMarvelous DeChosen Bruh yo name had me dying fo real btw Raptors in 7
We need some more african restaurants everywhere, healthy and GOOD 🤤
Mate, most of what she was making in the video are deep fat fried. Maybe good, but hardly healthy.
Roz Sa Lol
@Derrick Langford How can fried foods be healthy ffs?
Derrick Langford foods fried in fat/oil lose their healthfulness. So yes, fish is a healthy food but when you deep fry it you’ve made it unhealthy.
I remember in Houston there's a lot of Nigerians and there are restaurants there so if you anywhere near Houston give it a shot man
Why didn’t I get this recommendation two years ago 😭🙌🏾 love my people and the food 😋😋🇨🇩🇨🇬
Urgh fried plantain is everything 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Miss Josie one of the best foods. I can eat those by it’s self.
We have that in the Philippines too. It's definitely awesome!!
Plantains are so good 😩😩😩😩
Miss Josie
We eat Fried Plantain In Nigeria too and my mouth is like 🤤🤤🤤 watching this while eating Nigerian Jollof rice 🍚 love my family's home country ❤️🇳🇬❤️
Miss Josie faxx
smiling through the whole thing
Retro Is that Bae or Seulgi?
Seulgi stan but yeah Irene
Yea.
Profile pic’s perfect for your comment fam..good shit 😤👌🏼
What a nice lady, much respect from Greece madame
Proud of you brother, he is rich but he stiill remains CONGOLAIS 💯 % . Damn I love you 😍
He plays for spain tho
guille sxtx he gained nationality there because he used to live there. And they’re a lot better than Congo at basketball so obviously he would play for Spain
He’s such a kind and humble man
God bless this guy a lot
Shout out to all my Congolese ppl in Toronto, Montreal and all over Canada.
I’m Nigerian and I’ve tried some of these while living in the uk. I tired fumbua, and others that I can’t remember their names. So yummy
pondu 🙂
Muana congo!! Serge ibaka tokoss!!😍😍🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇬🇨🇬
His spirit is so humble. It literally radiates through my phone 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
I want a client too that makes 22M a year.
willsry7 may God answer your prayer
I want a wife that is a chef and has several clients that make 22M a year. May God also answer my prayers.
David Vice Bangura There is no god
Jaylen *Straightoutda80s* Brown Blasphemy.. But to each his own.
I want 22 million dollars. May God answer my prayers
The food looks amazing. Love from Djibouti 🇩🇯🇩🇯🇩🇯🇩🇯
He is a beautiful human being wow
This is a man who deserves his success because it matches his effort, his talent and most importantly his humility
This video is everything 😊😍 Congolese food is bae 👌🏾🇨🇩❤
Amen sister
but can u cook tho
Hey my uk sis
What is the green stuff that is his favorite? fombo?
What’s ur IG?
I respect how much that he loves his home country and culture so much.
I now feel like planning a road trip to Canada just to eat at this place
Its weird to me that americans will refer to any place within Canada as 'Canada'. Like you didnt say "i feel like planning a trip to Toronto".
No criticism, its just odd to me. As though to americans all of Canada is just one place
people from other countries do the same
@@leorickt.9604 bit if they aren't Canadian, then it's not a problem. What of they actually don't know where Toronto is?
@@proscoviaotim6040 he does play for the TORONTO raptors. It probably does come with knowledge of the geography, but when americans tell people they went to canada, its just Canada. Its not Montreal, Toronto.... when canadians have been in the states they tell people "i was in Texas/LA/wherever".
@@leorickt.9604 you also have to understand that American knowledge isn't the same as the rest, no offense to them.... so just go with the flow.
“I have too many memories, good and bad. But put all those memories together, and it makes my heart happy.” What a genuine guy.
I'm hungry as hell now after watching this mini-documentary. Although I am Jamaican and love my Jamaican food to death, I might have to try some Congolese food. Serge is a hell of a player and if he says something is good, I'll take his word for it.
Klay Anthony Clarke Favorite dish?
Jaylen *Straightoutda80s* Brown if you mean my fav Jamaican dish, I can eat Rice and Peas with Jerk Chicken everyday. I also love Ackee or Callaloo and Saltfish. I love festival, dumpling, plantain, jackfruit, etc. Overseas food is a vibe and takes me away from this cancerous fast food in the US.
African food is amazing! Try Ivorian food too. Very similar to Jamaican food, down to the sorrel with ginger that they make. They make a grilled chicken like jerk chicken, and a fish dish that's close to escoveitch with onions and carrots and vinegar
Oh my! You reeled me in with the sorrel and ginger talk. At this point in my life, I just wanna travel and eat. I can't take school anymore.
That's precisely what I do! Lol...city-wide, country-wide and internationally. Food is life!
Love Congo from Egypt one Africa
That smile when he opened the door for her. Man was in love. I'm trying her restaurant next weekend and I'm so excited.
Nothing can beat my congolese food! 😄😄🤗🤗💪💪👍👍👏👏👏
🇨🇩❤💪🏿
I liked how they packed the food so nicely. I wonder how much he pays them. This lady must be like a second mom to him. It’s beautiful how he sticks to his roots. He also says he goes back regularly every year which is great.
Now that's how a true African enjoys and appreciates home delicacy. Some will want to use cutlery.👍👍👍
bless her heart. That's a lot of hard work cooking and delivering food. I know she only delivers to select clients but still that's a lot.
She's getting paid so I'm sure she ain't complaining also gets to rub shoulders with celebrity
He's not be playing for OKC no more, but i'll always have love for Ibaka the shot blocka!
Iblocka!!!
now he can finally have african food again lmaooo no wonder kd left
apparently he left his shot blocking in Oklahoma
I know it’s not Congolese. But, what I was in high school I was friends with a guy and his older brother who immigrated from Ethiopia. So we would always go over to his place after school. And his mom would always have this amazing smelling traditional Ethiopian food being cooked and would give me some. I remember the first time I tried it. It was the spiciest thing I had ever eaten, but was so god damn good! His whole family couldn’t help but laugh, as I sweat my ass off every time. Reason I say that is because they make some good damn food in Africa. Good times!
oOTyLeROo1000 you were probably eating injera with lots of different sauces.
barento badry it was amazing. Thank you!
It thought Ethiopian food was no food
@@ArrowToDaFackenKnee Nah that’s Ireland. Except those potatoes I guess
He's a very humble man.
The Serge bring that Energy to whatever roster he on! Keep striving for Greatness Brotha.
He's happy and proud to eat food from his country, not saying anyone elses type of food is bad but it's okay to own and embrace your cultural roots, especially when the food is prepared with good health in mind. One doesn't need to subject to self righteous people who feel like they're culture and food is any better than, and yours is the lessor.
Somewhere In The Middle well said
LOL There's no such thing as Wakanda, these Congolose foods are all from French recipes using herbs and spice brought back from the Americas by European explorers, so say thank you to the colonizers #LOL
That looks yummy 😋🤤😍
It is! That fumbua dish is crazily yummy
And the food's good too, amirite?
Yeah looks good.
Greasy and yummy
Serge or the food?
He seems like a really nice guy and cute to boot.
The food looks good but he’s the real meal here🤤
Thirsty.
😍😂
Perv
Facts!!
You. Me. Church. Sunday.
I’d deliver his food too😂 this is a fine African man! I’ll have the steak, plantain, and him
YES WE CAN why am I a thot just because I think he looks attractive?
It's pretty obvious Jon Snow knows nothing.. thank you thank you
alanbev issa joke idiot
Say what
You want his steak and plaintain
5timeAcademyAwardwinner Kirk Lazarus lol who said anything about gold 😂
That looks delicious.
Donald Truump someone trying to get their daily dose of attention? You bored buddy? Trying to hit your racist quota for the day? I recommend you go do something you enjoy, nice walk by the beach maybe? Or maybe camping trip to reconnect with nature? no reason for you to be sad and broken inside, life is beautiful.
Donald Truump god loves you. It will be okay. Please don’t hurt yourself. You will get over your fears my brother. If you need anything let us know, we are here for you. You’re just misguided and uneducated, you are ruled by fear but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Stay strong, with time comes wisdom, you just need more time. ✌🏿✌🏼
Trust me, it really is. Some of the best food I’ve ever had.
@@MM-bt8ke Why are you trolling yourself?
@@azsegrxdhtfgvijnkomlewrhtg9508 r u dumb
I always come back to this video every few months.
This restaurant has the best food at Afrofest!!!!! The bestttt!!! I look forward to it every july
Congratss! Serge protector one of humble player in nba.
And I just LOOOOOVE how he still speaks Lingala whenever he gets the chance.
I come back and watch this every once in awhile
And now his about to win the playoff 💯💯💯💯
Look at him he isn't just any guy, he's the kinda guy that got rich but never lost his manners and attitude, I give him a lot respect for being humble. Look at his house for the kinda player he is,its still an expensive condo bit he could be living in a big mansion with 10% of his salary but he doesn't .. you can't hate on this kind of dude.
always sticking to his roots, much respect
Love how he makes her so happy! You can tell he loves her cooking and the business!
I'm an African American and the Congolese food was Soul Food from the Motherland. Thanks Serge, now I'm HUNGRY 😀😀
LOL There's no such thing as Wakanda, you fool, these Congolose foods are all from French recipes using herbs and spice brought back from the Americas by European explorers, so say thank you to the colonizers #LOL
@@CaesarCassius French food is nothing like Congolese food so I doubt that, Congolese food tastes amazing and has a lot of flavour
Caesar Vespasian that’s not true!!! I don’t think européens eat fumbwa, pondu, kwanga please Congolese food varies from one area to the other...please we had a culture before the colonizers
@@CaesarCassius this is just incorrect... dont try so hard to be edgy
I'm from congo and congolese is totally different from french food. French don't eat cassava, fumbwa, salt fish... Better stay quiet if you don't know anything
Damn that food look good af 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤
looks like shit
Trust me it does!!!
I'm so happy and proud when I see my Congolese people sharing their culture this way😊😊😊... Honestly, no matter where we go, there will always be something to remind us of home...
Are you single?
I absolutely love this. What an incredible life this guy now has. I’m so happy to hear this.
🙂
Congrats on the win serge 🙏🏼🇨🇦🏀
Man this place is in Pickering? I'm going to go there this weekend now but it's prob going to be packed after this video. I should go today or tomorrow.
CptCanada That's why Canada is awesome we have so many different types of people foods everything .
+Ali Chaudry I'm from Ajax so I have no excuse not to go buddy, its right next door.
CptCanada let me know how it is
lol i doubt its gonna be packed
+CptCanada how was the cuisine?
Congrats the 2019 NBA champ🏆
This is what i love about Raptors..they are all humble and kind. Salute to you Serge..keep up the nice character not just a nice career.
He seems very humble and grounded
I need to try Congolese food 🥘!! Fumbwa looks nice.
Chef Rafi's Awesome World it is
Oh it is.
Chef Rafi's Awesome World it's awesome you ain't ready for it 😂💯
It’s incredible man trust me
Chef Rafi's Awesome World it doesnt taste good, i was. actually shocked when he said he likes it, theres a dish called pundu & that actually tastes good
Where are my Congolese people at mannnnn?🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩
Kitoko
Jc Mavungu mbote
Boni
Sango nini papa
Fimbu
Ibaka is a humble man..but when he fights he fights. 💯💪
What a lovely young man so humble and polite. His parents should be very proud. He has never forgotten where he has come from. Much respect.
That food looks delicious
The real reason why Serge resigned
cx
No, he's still playing. He never quit.
Harry GoldbergTV re-signed.
That and they speak French in Canada too
Dwayne Jones not in Toronto and he speaks spainish
Your my idol..truly you srrge ibaka...from philippines
That is a beautiful man. May God continue to bless him.
This is why Canada is so amazing you can live here and still show ur roots from wherever u came
Luca Figueiredo Main reason I wanna live their one day.
So true ... Little Italy little Lebanon little Portugal ....but not so little in our hearts
Luca Figueiredo Toronto is an amazing multicultural city. You can get food from anywhere in the world.
Us Africans never forget who we are, no matter where on earth we are.
Love from South Africa 💪🏾🇿🇦
Such a lovable person
This never gets old. I love this.
I just wish I could eat every country's food, with a person from each place I think that would be great.
👍🏼👍🏼
Like Anthony Bourdain did! Rest him
Bro no way this man orders ma yve. Place is in Pickering like a 5 minute drive from my house, just a tiny little restaurant. Damn homie must pay her big bucks to deliver all the way downtown , atleast a 45 min drive with regular traffic. Grew up my whole life and never tried it, gotta go now.
the dude buys trays of food, im sure he pays well
$1000 tip. not bad!
this just shows the power of marketing with a personal influence .....#society
BlemBoyFromTheSix because you not Congolese
45 minutes? That’s normal 10 mile commute in LA. basically nothing for us LA folks lol.
His smile at 2:24 after he said "everytime" show he really love it. Cool dude.
This is so dope . Plus I’m reading he does a lot for his people back home . Awesome guy
This is why Toronto is a great city. Few will have the same, welcoming and thriving culture of diversity as Toronto. All metropolitan cities have a lot of multiculturalism, but there just seems to be something different about Toronto. I've been to a few of the world's biggest cities and it's definitely true. Most I know that have traveled through it feel the same.
Justin Virly London is probably the most diverse city in the world!
sf, la, nyc?
Justin Virly lmao... African immigrants exists in almost every American city.... even the small ones like Seattle and Minneapolis have tons of African immigrants. Not impressed with toronto
S B Nah Toronto passed both London and NY as the most diverse city in the world.
lol by statistics, toronto is the most multicultural city in the world, and canada is the most multicultured country
Sometimes man you just want a home cooked meal... Enjoy Serg
Mom is so beautiful! Stay true to your roots knowing where you come from is everything.
This guy seems like a super nice guy and as humble as it gets
I work with a lot of African people they're the nicest people in the world. So grateful and warm. Just don't do em wrong. I beg of you do not do them wrong...
Ok lmaoq
Hope Raptors win the NBA championship this 2019.
Johnny John they did
And they won! 🙌🙌🙌
Don't worry they got you.
@@spasmwasm49 stop
I'm so happy he is playing for the Raptors! He is one of the toughest players and one of the nicest guys！ just love him!
I love this guy. He is a great human, and loyal player for our great city!
this was fuckin adorable.
I wanted an indepth description of each dish though, but he seems like a sweet person the chef too 👌🏻
the two green vegetable dishes you saw, are called fumbwa (wild spinach in peanut butter stew) and pondu (cassava leaves stew infused with lots of vegetables. Courgettes, aubergines, bell peppers, onions, garlic, leeks, celery and vegetable seasonings are typically used some ppl also include spring onions too). Very delicious when made right. The side dish (couldn’t tell what it was from the angle) is either called fufu, which is made from either semolina or corn flour or kwanga (fermented cassava which comes from a manioc plant) the rest, were fish and chicken, from what I saw.
@@RiaDonita wow that all sounds really healthy and delicious 😋 thank you 🙏🏻
@@cynthiaromero4312 they really are!! You’re most welcome ❤️
this is warming my heart
I love seeing humble people win