Heena and Paresh Patel run among San Francisco's the majority of amazing dining establishments– Besharam, a Gujarati Indian great dining establishment. The name Besharam indicates "outrageous", a quality that the family has utilized to terrific benefit in their journey. Moving from London to California in the 1990's, they worked for over twenty years running a liquor store/flower store, before lastly making a possibility to run their dream restaurant, all the while raising two successful kids and keeping the family. Today they're happily outrageous, serving a specifically vegetarian menu that's amazing and scrumptious.
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Damn that looks so good!
“i create what you crave”…voila!
I love her energy and desire to always do her best for her guests. Hope to try this place one day!
Wow! Thank you!
Cool episode, hope you keep making more Family Food videos Munchies.
Thank you for showing this restaurant.
Would love to dine there! In what type of dish are the little (fried?} hollow balls utilized?
most likely for pani puri or dahi puri. there’s a lot of variations for both of those dishes
This is where #Munchies excels at what it does best. Introducing a family that works together for the common good with respect for each members individuality — the complete opposite of what I grew up in. Thanks to the Patel family for sharing their story and continued happiness and success (not just in business, but in life).
Love this story ❤️
The art in there looks so cool
The ability to say “no” part got me. We’re so privileged as first generation Indian Americans. Praise to our parents for paving the way – thanks munchies for sharing
What a beautiful family…..⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I want to be like them when I grow up
This is one of my favorite episodes. The family dynamic is so authentic!
There aren’t a lot of Gujarati restaurants in the US let alone women owned, so it’s really cool to see it happen. I’m Gujarati American and feeling super inspired by this family. Wishing them all the best and planning to go their restaurant when I go to SF.
I can’t believe nobody has commented on how absolutely gorgeous Heema is!! She’s just gotten more attractive over time, and this video shows that she’s just as beautiful on the inside. What an amazing woman and family, I wish them the best life has to offer and much more success for many years to come!! I wish I wasn’t so far away from San Diego, I’d love to be able to eat at their restaurant!! Maybe one day lol 🤷🏼♀️🤞🏻
I love the empowerment to stand in authenticity. No need to translate, it is what it is, enjoy it!
I am not crying 😢 this is so beautiful 😍 bravo to this family and these parents. Immigrants get things done.
What a beautiful family
I always want to be able to walk into a restaurant and say “give me the full experience” I want to learn, and having someone so passionate about their food really does remove barriers.