Oneal Sabu is a fascinating blend of maritime law, food culture, and storytelling. Known in foodie circles as FCboy, he’s carved out a unique identity that bridges professional rigor with creative passion.
Profession Meets Passion
- Maritime Lawyer: Oneal graduated from one of India’s top law schools and pursued postgraduate studies in the UK. During that time, he worked part-time in global food chains, everything from a sandwich artist to a bartender.
- Food Blogger: His culinary alter ego, FCboy, emerged in 2016 with the launch of his Facebook page, Soul Fried Monologues, and Instagram handle @fc_boy_83.
Culinary Contributions
- Eat Kochi Eat: He’s a core member of this award-winning food group in Kochi, known for spotlighting local flavors and hidden gems.
- Food Anthropologist: Oneal explores the cultural roots of cuisine, such as North Malabar’s non-veg Onam sadhya traditions. He challenges the idea that Onam meals must be vegetarian, highlighting how geography and history shape food customs.
Storytelling & Heritage Walks
- Phantasma – Colonial Crawlies: Inspired by spooky trails in Edinburgh, Oneal created a night walk through Fort Kochi’s lesser-known lanes. These walks blend history, myth, and eerie tales, offering a fresh lens on Kochi’s heritage.
- Walkers receive riddled postcards and explore the city under moonlight, peeling back layers of lore and local legends.
Public Speaking
- TEDx Talk: In The Seven Deadly Sins of Social Media, Oneal critiques online behavior with wit and insight, drawing from his experience as both a lawyer and content creator.
