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Bengaluru restaurant wins US man's heart with North Karnataka thali. Watch video

Bengaluru restaurant wins US man's heart with North Karnataka thali. Watch video

India Today2 days ago
A video of American entrepreneur Bert Mueller enjoying a traditional North Karnataka-style thali at Bengaluru's iconic vegetarian eatery, Kamat, has gone viral on social media.The short clip was shared by the Instagram account Bengaluru Servd and has gone viral on social media.Mueller was rather thrilled as he enjoyed the thali, and particularly appreciated the restaurant's healthy, home-style offerings.
'I love buttermilk. Can I have some more buttermilk, please?' Mueller is heard asking the restaurant staff as he enjoys the elaborate spread.advertisementThe founder of the well-known food chain California Burrito, Mueller recalled how he first discovered Kamat back in 2014, thanks to his chartered accountant. 'There's a lot of fresh vegetables, all sorts of different salads and chutneys, and I really like healthy food,' he said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Servd Bengaluru (@bengaluru.servd)He also praised the restaurant's attention to detail, calling out the 'beautiful piece of fresh butter on the jowar roti' and a 'nice baingan' dish that rounded off the meal.Mueller's joy in relishing a simple, nutritious vegetarian thali has impressed viewers, with many praising his genuine love for local cuisine and the regional food culture.- EndsMust Watch
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