From Fat and Broke to YouTube Millionaire: The Inspiring Journey of Sonny Side
In the latest episode of the Best Ever Food Review Show, titled “From Fat and Broke to YouTube Millionaire,” we delve into the remarkable transformation of Sonny Side, the charismatic host and creator behind this beloved food and travel series. Once grappling with financial scarcity and health struggles, Sonny’s journey is a testament to resilience, creativity, and the power of passion.
The video charts Sonny’s evolution over his ten-year career, from humble beginnings to achieving a million-dollar milestone on YouTube. Viewers will get an intimate look at the challenges he faced along the way, including dieting, managing a growing team, and consistently producing engaging content.
As the episode unfolds, the audience will meet the dedicated BEFRS team—Chris, Qui, Huy, and many others—who have stood by Sonny throughout his adventures, all while exploring unique culinary experiences across Asia. The camaraderie and creativity that drives the show’s success shine through in this heartwarming narrative.
Don’t miss the special highlights of the BEFRS journey, including a glimpse into the future of the show and what lies ahead for Sonny and his team. With humor, authenticity, and a dedication to showcasing international cuisine, this episode is not just a celebration of success but an inspiration for aspiring creators everywhere.
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Join us on this incredible journey from fat and broke to YouTube millionaire, and feel empowered to pursue your passion!
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I watched one of your videos with your co-host and I was laughing out loud through out all of it. Honestly, probably haven't laughed that hard in years. That's when I subscribed. Keep up the amazing videos!!!
You have a unique channel. Love it. Nice to get the story!
Bars🔥😹
Well deserved success. Nothing comes without hard work and dedication – add in a dash of charisma and a great team, and you have a recipe for success. Thank you to BEFRs for providing so many hours of wonderful content.
Sonny, yours is one of the best channels I've watched. I do watch lots of channels about lots of different things, because I have a lot of interests, but I do love your videos. They're always at the very least entertaining, always informative and always so very educational – your channel has taught me about things I didn't know existed and for that I thank you so much. Your episodes have made me want to go to a lot more places than I knew I even wanted to visit!
One thing I'd like to ask for the future though, if you can come back to the UK, please would you go to more places? We're so much more than just London and there's so many more regional dishes than jellied eels! You need to come to Sheffield, try Henderson's Relish and see if they would let you film an episode there covering the history and everything about it (hint: it is NOT Worcester sauce, never has been, never will be, is so much nicer and is also vegan and gluten-free, so is great for both people that don't consume animal products and can't consume things with gluten in them because it would make them ill – and it tastes amazing!) BTW, I don't work for Hendo's, but I do use their relish and love it – it was so niche that when I first moved to Sheffield in 1989 from Rotherham – the next town along to Sheffield – I didn't know what Hendo's was because we didn't have it there. Now you can order it from anywhere through their website and we have fish and chip shops that have bottles next to their salt and vinegar for people to use it on their chips if they want to.
Next goal 2026 "sentinel island" food review 😅 jk, great success comes from never give up never surrender 💪
Congrats Sonny!! I love your videos and I hope you continue going forward.
We love you funny man
14:22 The irony of making food videos, eating it, but no time to think about dinner😅. Been a proud subscriber since the beginning. Congratulations!!🎉❤
Even during all that fat acceptence youd get 0 views 😢😂😂😂
he will go far this one… haha
"How could this creature, swimming with the fishes, jump into my taco, and make it so delicious"! 😂
Thank you for such an honest show. Thank you from Canada.
i love a good weight loss journey congrats on 4k subscribers ya were inspired by andrew zimmerman thats soooo awesome
What a great journey! I like the shows even more knowing the story. Best of luck and smooth travels in 2026!
I just love to be here so long and watch your videos. 🥰
Hi, sonny been watching you for quite a while.Love your shows.Keep up the good work. 🎉❤
Next collab @MrBeast
Your channel deserves to be seen by more people and doing collabs IMO will help. Thank you for @BestEverFoodReviewShow and congratulations on your 10th year! 👊🥃 Guest @Wil_Dasovichagain soon and maybe tag his dad along "Geh" 😁
Was Anthony Bourdain not an influence at all? I always felt your vibe was similar to his.
I love the channel and Sonny. He seems like a nice guy. I'm going to continue to watch the channel, however, I hope he doesn't collaborate with Joe Rogan again. He's a terrible person and proves it time and time again. The video was years ago, so maybe Sonny doesn't align with his views. I just wish he had picked someone better to try and podcast.
PS: I don't care if you like Joe Rogan and think he's amazing. It's not going to change my opinion of him just because my comment upset you.
I laughed my ass off when you said that guy in the comments was you. Epic.
This is my favorite food show, I always loved watching Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmerman's travel food shows. Also, I love my Suvie as well, I just buy ingredients from my local grocery store but everything comes out perfectly no matter what mode I've used. I highly recommend slow cooking ribs in beef tallow for 4-6 hours depending on the size, and they will fall right off the bone every time.
Bestie are you republican 😢
@besteverfoodreviewshow, have u ever thinked about coming over to the Nordic era kinda tracævel food? If u have u missed them, but u guys are so consistent with the uploads that it's easy to miss over, merry after xmas and a early happy new Year! May another Year come with good fortune and we'll beeing🫂✨
I didn’t know you were married and had a baby!!! I almost just cried of joy lol❤ so beautiful and congratulations on the success of your channel! I really enjoy watching lol
Your blessed Sonny✝️❤️
I've been watching you for a long time! Congrats on all your success.
I never thought about the likeness between your channel and Andrew Zimmern 😂 I also watched a lot of his show about weird and wacky foods. But your show is also your own spice blend and recipe to it. Congrats for 10 yrs of the ups and downs, and ultimately the success to come of it. 💪😁
Someone started with your videos just this year and watched (binged watched) everything. This is the best content on YouTube.
You have an amazing story! Your journey from being overweight with low confidence trying to figure things out to a fit guy with successful multiple YouTube channels gives me hope in the season I’m in now. Thank you for sharing your story and other cultures stories through food and comedy. Keep doing what you’re doing!! 👍🏻
I love this, your journey, your truth, your insecurities it makes me love the show even more. Thank you for the many years of great content and for not quitting on yourself ❤ Hello from Texas 👋🏼
So everything started in the Philippines,👌❤
7:52 you call you didn't have faith in your ability to host the show. But those random awkward appearance is actually what I notice and I find it funny that you're trying the hardest, made me subscribe.
I subscribed when you barely had any views! I remembered your awkward popping ups in the beginning of your videos and LOVED them. I laughed all the time. It was the reason why I subscribed. I’m still here and enjoying your fun, newer formatted video but your humble beginning videos are what latched me in the first place.
I enjoy your content, keep it up.
What a journey 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
"While everyone was at home virtue-signalling about wearing 3 masks"
Never change Sonny 😂
Congratulations on 10 great years! Proud subscriber here on both the main and second channel.
i was a very early follower of you man, when i first saw your video i knew you were gonna get big cause of the production quality and you are funny AF!
Bro was down, down bad 😩
9:15 i legit, no lie, started using Better Help from one of your discount codes because you were one of the first youtubers to be sponsored by Better Help from my subscriptions
Been watching for 10 years. I actually do miss the pop-outs that you used to do to introduce a subject. I loved that bit.
I was like 16 when I was just randomly looking for "worst food's review" when unc sunny channel pop up 😭. I have been silently watching ever since. This is amazing to see how far you have come. ❤
This is some very good encouragement for me right here just telling me not to give up because a lot of the time I am overworked and underpaid so it is very tough just to be surviving basically
A few reasons why this channel is so successful. One, he doesn't lie, if it's gross he says it's gross. Two, unlike some of the other big reviewers out there not everything he eats is the best thing he's ever eaten. Three, he hasn't sold out and only goes on five hundred dollar seafood benders from paid for reviews.
GREAT EPISODE BRO!!!!!!!
Been following along since the Philippines videos and rhe burger challenge. I started my own foodie channel Beaumont Foodie in part due to watching your videos.
Sounds like we gotta go to the Philippines… What an awesome journey you've had. It serves as an inspiration to us as we start our own journey!
Happy anniversary and congratulations on finding success. Absolutely love your content!
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