“Which Res Is This, Yale University”: Student’s Res Dinner Stuns South Africans, Shares Video

• A South African student has impressed social media users with his culinary skills, showcasing a gourmet meal prepared in his student residence kitchen
• The man's video tutorial on cooking a fancy meal has sparked amazement and admiration among viewers, who praised his creativity and cooking abilities
• The clip has inspired many to rethink the possibilities of student cooking, challenging the stereotype that students rely on basic and instant meals, and instead showing that delicious meals can be prepared in a small kitchen

Yoh! This young South African man has taken social media by storm after showcasing an impressive home-cooked dinner from his student residence (res), proving that gourmet meals aren’t just for fancy kitchens.

Res life is indeed not for the weak, as many students struggle with tasks like cooking and cleaning. However, this guy seems to be proving that famous quote wrong, as he shows off his skills in the kitchen and doesn't rely on noodles like many other students do.

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Student showcases fancy res meal

Taking to his TikTok account under the handle @neo.mailola, the young man gave viewers a step-by-step look into the process of creating his fancy meal.

In a video that has since left Mzansi in awe, @neo.mailol detailed how he prepared a hearty lamb shank meal with creamy samp all from the comfort of his student accommodation. The clip begins with him frying two pieces of lamb shank in a pot, ensuring they are seared to perfection. Once browned, he removed the meat and set it aside before moving on to create a flavour-packed base.

He sautéed sliced onions and fresh garlic, adding a blend of spices that appeared to be a mix of herbs, curry powder, and paprika. To bring it all together, he poured in tomato sauce, giving the dish a vibrant colour. The lamb shanks were then returned to the pot, allowing them to simmer and soak up the robust flavours.

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For the side, the student whipped up a creamy samp dish. The samp appeared to be cooked until soft, then enriched with cream and seasoning, resulting in a smooth, comforting accompaniment to the savoury lamb.

Mzansi peeps couldn’t hide their amazement in the comments section. Many praised the young man’s cooking skills, saying he had set the bar high for res meals, while others jokingly admitted their own student dinners were nothing close to this level.

From instant noodles to canned food, student life is often associated with quick and basic meals. However, this video that was posted on 7 July 2025 proved that with a bit of creativity and effort, even a small res kitchen can produce restaurant-worthy plates.

The young chef’s dedication and skill have not only fed his hunger but also inspired thousands to rethink what’s possible in student cooking.

Watch the video below:

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SA reacts in shock to student's res meal

People in South Africa were stunned by the student's fancy res meal as they took to the comments section to share their thoughts, saying:

Tsora said:

"This is no res dinner, ask us legends, we will tell you what it is."

Moshe wa mo Africa added:

"Which res is this. Yale University?"

Charlotte expressed:

"Even at home we don’t eat like this."

Shandukani Mudau stated:

"What happened to Noodles?"

Shaz commented:

"Res we were eating fish and eggs.. Sunday chicken livers from Shoprite that cost R4.99."

More on res life and student content

• Briefly News reported that a young man who goes by the TikTok handle @__prince.k left many people on the internet in laughter after he displayed his amusing antics.
• A young woman took to TikTok to share how she treated her family to a special residence-inspired meal after growing tired of eating pap at home.
• These young Mzansi women were hungry but did not want to brave the cold, so they cooked eggs on top of their heater.

Source: Briefly News