Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang pays for all customers at Taiwan food stall to get his order first

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, whose net worth is estimated at around $185 billion, has gone viral after an unexpected moment at a Taiwan night market where he reportedly offered to pay for everyone’s grilled corn so he could move ahead in a long queue.

In a video circulating on social media, Huang is seen walking up to a crowded street food stall and saying, “I buy everybody’s can I get the first one,” while pulling out cash at the counter. The interaction appears relaxed, with Huang speaking directly to the vendor as onlookers watch the moment unfold.

According to a post shared on X by @CryptoMaster_70, Huang did not attempt to cut the queue directly but instead offered to cover the cost of all orders at the stall while waiting for his own grilled corn. He is also seen engaging with the stall owner and reacting enthusiastically after tasting the food, calling it “super delicious” and praising the stall’s popularity.

Night market visit adds to Taiwan trip appearances

Huang has been in Taiwan recently and was also spotted at popular night markets such as Raohe Night Market, according to videos shared by Nvidia on May 24. Dressed casually and moving through crowded lanes, he was seen sampling street food, interacting with fans and navigating busy areas while drawing significant attention.

Huang’s journey from Taiwan to leading a $4 trillion tech giant

Huang cofounded graphics-chip maker Nvidia in 1993 and has served as its CEO and president ever since. He owns approximately 3 percent of the company, which he took public in 1999. Born in Taiwan, he moved to Thailand as a child before his family sent him and his brother to the United States amid rising civil unrest in the region.

Under his leadership, Nvidia’s GPUs first became dominant in computer gaming before powering the global artificial intelligence boom, pushing the company’s market capitalisation past $4 trillion in 2025.

Huang is also known for major philanthropic contributions, including $30 million to Stanford University for an engineering centre and $50 million in 2022 to Oregon State University for a namesake research centre.

Social media reactions split over viral clip

A woman present at the scene said she initially expected a brief interaction through security, but instead saw Huang walk up to the stall, offer to pay and engage directly with both the vendor and people waiting in line.

Online reactions were divided. Some users questioned the move, arguing that it affected those already in the queue and suggesting he could have simply waited his turn. Others criticised it as an example of money influencing privilege, saying he could have treated everyone later instead.

However, several defended the gesture, calling it harmless and generous. One user noted that he could theoretically buy the entire night market, while another pointed out that he did not explicitly skip the line but covered everyone’s orders, which did not disadvantage those waiting.

A lighthearted reaction also gained traction, asking what the point of being a billionaire is if not to do “billionaire things.”

The clip continues to circulate widely online, adding another viral moment to Huang’s visit to Taiwan.