11 Viral Food Mashups That Broke The Internet. Genius/ Gross? You Decide.
Maryam Poonawala
June 22, 2025. 4 minute Read
Instagram and YouTube, are overflowing with viral food experiments that seem to challenge logic, tradition, and sometimes even decency. From the sweet-meets-salts ice cream with potato to the baffling creation of Oreo Maggi, these viral mashups evoke a full spectrum of emotions — curiosity, amusement, horror, and, for some, an unexpected craving.
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In this article, we will explore how globalization is transforming Indian dietary habits—from the rise of fast food and NCDs to the global rise of desi cuisine and ancestral superfoods.
So, what’s really cooking?
- Table of Content
- 11 Viral Food Mashups
- Final Thoughts
11 Viral Food Mashups That Angered Or Surprised the Internet
1. Ice Cream with Potato (Glazed Potato Soft Serve)
Verdict: Sweet & Savoury Collision
The viral video from Seoul shows golden-glazed baby potatoes topped with creamy vanilla soft serve. The idea sounds wild, but think of it as an upgraded version of fries dipped in a milkshake — with more crunch, sweetness, and visual appeal. The caramelized glaze adds a glossy finish and sweetness, balancing the earthy flavor of the potato.
⭐ Rating: 7/10 (Surprisingly satisfying, but not for everyone)
2. Chocolate Vegetable Rice Bowl
Verdict: No. Just No.
This concoction combines rice, sautéed vegetables, and a generous drizzle of melted chocolate. While fusion can be fun, this crosses into chaos. The bitter-sweet chocolate clashes with spices and veggies in an uncomfortable battle. The result? A confused palate and a ruined plate of rice.
⭐ Rating: 2/10 (Bold, but barely edible)
3. Mirinda Omelette
Verdict: Carbonated Catastrophe
Soft drinks with eggs? Horror Loading!
This one features a fizzy orange drink like Mirinda mixed into an omelette. The soda makes the texture fluffy, but the synthetic citrus flavor messes with the richness of the egg. This is where culinary curiosity becomes culinary confusion.
⭐ Rating: 3/10 (Interesting texture, weird aftertaste)
4. Golgappa Maggi
Verdict: The Unexpected Street-Style Hit
Spicy Maggi stuffed inside crispy golgappas may sound bizarre, but it actually works better than expected. The textures complement each other well — a crunchy shell and soft noodles — and it turns into a flavorful, street-food fusion snack.
⭐ Rating: 8/10 (Definitely worth a try at your next house party)
5. Fruit Momos
Verdict: Fruit Salad in a Dumpling Disguise
Replacing the usual spicy fillings with chunks of apple, banana, and grapes, this is a confusing take on dessert. The outer covering is still savory momo dough, which doesn’t do justice to the sweet filling. Add chocolate syrup or cream cheese, and it might work.
⭐ Rating: 4/10 (Points for effort, fails in execution)
6. Chocolate-Filled Idlis with Fruit Jam
Verdict: South Indian Meets Sweet Tooth
Traditional idlis take a sweet detour here with melted chocolate and fruit jam at their center. It’s confusing, but it strangely reminds you of the taste or texture of sponge cake bites. However, the fermented flavor of idli batter does conflict with the sweetness.
⭐ Rating: 5/10 (Could work as a novelty dessert item)
7. Gulab Jamun Paratha
Verdict: Sugar Overload
This hybrid flattens a gulab jamun between layers of paratha. It’s a gooey, sticky mess, and not in a good way. The richness of both elements makes it feel heavy and overly indulgent. Great for content; terrible for digestion.
⭐ Rating: 4/10 (One bite is enough)
8. Dal Makhani Ice Cream Rolls
Verdict: Daring But Disastrous
One of the most shocking items on the list, this trend turns the creamy lentil dish into a cold dessert roll. The umami flavor of dal does not translate into a frozen format. You’ll remember this one — for all the wrong reasons.
⭐ Rating: 1/10 (A crime against both dal and dessert)
9. Oreo Maggi / Fanta Oreo Maggi / Roohafza Maggi / Mango Maggi
Verdict: Maggi, Misused!
There are many offenders here, but the premise is the same — mixing instant noodles with sweet, often carbonated items like Fanta, Roohafza, or crushed Oreos. It’s mushy, overly sweet, and utterly disrespectful to the humble noodle.
⭐ Rating: 0/10 (Internet, we need to talk)
10. Kaju Katli with Ketchup
Verdict: Sweet and Sour Mayhem
This mashup is a textbook case of pairing two things that should never be in the same dish. The buttery richness of kaju katli clashes with the acidic tang of ketchup. One spoonful, and you’ll regret everything.
⭐ Rating: 1/10 (Why? Just why?)
11. Tikki Rasgulla Chaat
Verdict: Confused, But Not a Total Disaster
Spicy tikki meets the syrupy rasgulla, topped with curd, chutneys, and masala. Surprisingly, the tang and sweetness balance each other — like a sweeter version of dahi bhalla chaat. Still, the texture of the rasgulla is polarizing in this format.
⭐ Rating: 6/10 (Weirdly works for chaat lovers)
Final Thoughts
Innovation or Insanity?
Viral food mashups are part of internet culture now, designed as much for shock value and clicks as they are for taste. While a few have potential, most are better left as memes than meals. Still, credit must be given to creators for daring to experiment beyond the culinary comfort zone.
Would we recommend trying these at home? A few, yes. Most of them should be approached with caution. And maybe keep a glass of water nearby.
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