<![CDATA[What's On The Menu]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/s1e1-the-tasting-menu Five friends. One city. Endless banter.

Welcome to What’s On The Menu, the podcast where Henil, Wasim, Sinthu, Nythu, and Havan invite you into their circle. Tune in as we break down everything happening in our lives and in Toronto. Listen to us talk about the most random but relatable things from food, to travel to experiences and personal struggles.

It’s unscripted, unfiltered, and always chaotic. It’s the group chat you can actually listen to.

]]> RSS.com 2026.401.141116 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:01:10 GMT en c55f92b7-663f-5cee-a438-181c766a4491 https://media.rss.com/s1e1-the-tasting-menu/20260120_090101_6834b653609c0b43316aa82d79a7eaee.png What's On The Menu https://rss.com/podcasts/s1e1-the-tasting-menu yes Henil Patel What's On The Menu What's On The Menu true episodic 5975da30-fe2b-11f0-93c6-f5ad170d89c0 podcast Greater Toronto, Canada false <![CDATA[Don't Drink and Drive... or DM My Sister]]> Friendship, "Bro Code," and the Great Mango Debate: Is it ever okay to date a friend's ex? We dive into the unwritten rules of social etiquette and cultural expectations.

Join Henil, Nythu, Wasim, Sinthu, and Dulaksan as they navigate a minefield of social scenarios and cultural quirks. From high school "statutes of limitations" to the high-pressure environment of a Tamil dinner table, no topic is off-limits.

In This Episode:

  • The Ex-Factor: Can you date a friend’s high school ex ten years later?
  • The Tinder Dilemma: What happens when the whole crew matches with the same person?
  • The Ultimate Violation: Why dating a friend’s sister is the deepest breach of the "Bro Code."
  • Accountability vs. The "Brown Boy" Excuse: Does alcohol really excuse bad behavior, and would you "tell" on a cheating friend?
  • Family Feuds: Who do you side with in an argument between your wife and your mother?
  • Cultural Survival: Navigating the "Full Plate" rule and the trauma of being force-fed mangoes in a Tamil household.
  • The Corolla Cross Mystery: Why Dulaksan's vehicle has become the group's favorite running joke.

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/s1e1-the-tasting-menu/2769212 3d7ecb9f-6b3e-48a2-8d26-6ebf9678ce81 2599 full 1 1 8 8 true Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:59:00 GMT false Greater Toronto, Canada <![CDATA[Self-Made or Inherited]]> Back at it again this time on Whats On The Menu we got the Sinthu, Henil, Wasim and Nythu going through the books of what Self-Made means to them and how inherited generational wealth impacts people. FYI none of them got that.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/s1e1-the-tasting-menu/2750429 ba865ca7-6186-45e7-a350-d77358b5d7d8 2132 full 1 1 7 7 true Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:41:18 GMT Ontario, Canada Toronto, Golden Horseshoe, Ontario, Canada <![CDATA[Singapore is in 2050 and We’re Still in Scarborough]]> We’re back, and we’re jet-lagged. Join Henil and the crew as we recap our trip to Southeast Asia and realize that Singapore is living in the future while Toronto is still trying to figure out how transit works.

We’re breaking down the "body bag" logistics nightmare of shipping decor across the globe, debating if the "Sunk Cost Fallacy" applies to your flaky friends, and asking the real questions: Is flirting actually cheating? Plus, we rant about the lack of decent coffee in England and why our logistical brains can’t turn off, even on vacation.

It’s high-context banter with low-level patience for inefficiency. Dive in!

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/s1e1-the-tasting-menu/2731370 5c9ea19c-5563-4b37-9860-15c793746f78 4177 full 1 1 6 6 true Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:37:35 GMT false Toronto, Golden Horseshoe, Ontario, Canada Singapore <![CDATA[Abandoning loved ones for new lives]]> Welcome back to What's on the Menu! In Episode 5, Havan, Henil, and Wasim debate what and who we truly love

  • Dating After 30: Breaking down the complexity of dating in Toronto as we continue to get older.
  • Loving your wife and kids: A funny discussion about who you really love, and what you would do in the worst case scenario.
  • Dump your friends?: A needed talk about what is the right time to give up on your friends.
  • Havan's Diarrhea Dilemma: Would you clog the toilet at a party and everyone knows? Listen what we would do in this situation.
  • Henil Struggles: Henil continues to get destroyed by the the City of Toronto
]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/s1e1-the-tasting-menu/2669839 d6252159-5f60-4fc5-bcf6-a1217e6ed19f 4228 full 1 1 5 5 true Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:01:06 GMT <![CDATA[First Date Bill Debate]]> Welcome back to What's on the Menu! In Episode 4, Henil, Nythu, Sinthu, and Wasim debate the ultimate dating red flags.

  • The "Bro" Debate: Breaking down whether it's acceptable to call a girl "bro" or if it completely changes the dynamic.
  • Road Rage Realities: A funny recounting of a wild driving incident, excessive honking, and the chaos of traffic.
  • Who Foots the Bill?: A heated discussion on dating etiquette, including when a girl should finally offer to pay and Wasim's take on guys paying 100% of the time.
  • The Bubble Tea Step-Back: The hilarious story of a date actively stepping away from the register to avoid a $10 bill.
  • The "Thank You" Red Flag: Why basic manners—like saying thank you to waiters and people holding doors—are absolute dealbreakers for the crew.
]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/s1e1-the-tasting-menu/2607085 84be031b-cf56-41ec-8c67-6f28e43534f0 3044 full 1 1 4 4 true Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:36:06 GMT Greater Toronto, Canada <![CDATA[Is Valentine’s Day a Scam or a Requirement? ]]> Welcome back to What’s On The Menu! Episode 3 - our Valentines Day special , the chaos continues as Henil, Wasim, Havan, Sinthu, and Nythu dive into the politics of dating. Is Valentine's Day just a "business day," how much you should actually spend on a date, and the ultimate red flag: keeping gifts from your ex.

Key moments:

  • The "Double Double" vs. Starbucks debate ☕️
  • Why Havan drops $500 on V-Day 💰
  • The "Tamil Uncle" transformation 👴🏽
]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/s1e1-the-tasting-menu/2547744 c4dd5d9d-5662-44b5-b6f2-ec1e73724626 1792 full 1 1 3 3 true Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:06:17 GMT Greater Toronto, Canada Greater Toronto, Canada <![CDATA[Hope It’s Not You, Bro]]> In this episode, the guys dive into the chaos of adulthood, the pressures of parenting, and a dramatic almost near-death experience. From getting terrible grades like a "C" to the unfiltered topics of bottled vs tap water. Tune in and listen as we still aren't "filtered" even if our friendship is under "fire".

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/s1e1-the-tasting-menu/2508145 7d51596f-d3df-4106-ad3e-66983ed10e6b 1916 full 1 1 2 2 true Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:20:45 GMT Greater Toronto, Canada <![CDATA[The Tasting Menu]]> Pull up a chair and join hosts Henil, Sinthu, and Wasim for the very first serving of What's on the Menu. In this pilot episode titled "The Tasting Menu" we offer a sampler platter of unscripted banter, hot takes, and life updates.

This week, the guys dive into:

  • Travel Diaries: Sinthu recounts his recent trip to Germany, breaking down the adrenaline of hitting 215 km/h on the Autobahn, the culture shock of paying for highway washrooms, and why European Doner kebabs put Toronto’s shawarma scene to shame.
  • Food for Thought: The eternal struggle of "what’s for dinner?" takes center stage. From Henil’s meal-prep discipline vs. Wasim’s dinner spontaneity, to the disappointment of overpriced "hyped" restaurants and the surprising differences in McDonald’s menus around the world.
  • The Origin Story: Witness the birth of the podcast in real-time as the guys brainstorm names live on air, debating titles before realizing that their scramble to find a topic is the perfect theme for the show itself.

Whether they are debating the merits of camping versus "glamping" or discussing the reality of T-Pain’s singing voice, Henil, Sinthu, and Wasim serve up a raw, unfiltered conversation about everything on their minds.

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