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India Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Nothing CEO Carl Pei says Indian food tastes better in London, sparks debate
Nothing CEO Carl Pei stirred the internet with his bold take on Indian cuisine as he claimed that Indian food in London tastes better than in India. As expected, it didn't sit well with a section of the internet. Carl Pei, the Chinese-Swedish entrepreneur behind tech brands Nothing and OnePlus, dined at a Michelin-starred Indian restaurant in London and shared his review online. But instead of just posting a picture, he delivered a 'hot take' that set X on take: Indian food in London is better than Indian food in India,' Pei said in a now-viral post on X, pairing the comment with a photo of his meal. The remark, predictably, didn't go down well with Indian users, who were quick to clap back in the comments a look at the post here: The 35-year-old founder revealed that he had dined at Jamavar, an upscale restaurant in Mayfair that belongs to The Leela Group. The fine-dining spot, described as a culinary jewel, is known for serving refined Indian dishes with a luxurious had visited India earlier this year for the CMF Phone 2 Pro launch, so the claim felt even more personal to his Indian followers. advertisement View this post on Instagram A post shared by Carl Pei (@getpeid)While several users understood that his opinion might stem from taste preferences, especially around spice levels, many weren't ready to let him off that easily.'NOTHING you said makes sense,' said a user as they cleverly played on the name of Pei's company. Another user explained, 'It's because non-Indians are the target market for westernised Indian food.'Several users did agree with Pei's point, to an extent. Investor Sheel Mohnot said that Indian food in London is good, but quite different. Another user added, 'Rather than a 'hot take', it's actually a 'mild take'. Most non-Indians prefer milder spice levels.'On the other side of the spice spectrum, a few users insisted Pei simply hadn't explored India's true culinary gems. 'It seems you haven't been to the right places for good food in India,' one X user wrote as they said his experience might've been the comments here: Carl Pei's post turned into more than a dinner update, it turned into a full-blown flavour war. While the verdict on the best Indian food remains divided, one thing's clear: when it comes to cuisine, Indians take their masala and opinions Watch
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Nothing CEO Carl Pei enjoys Indian food in London, says it's better than…
Nothing CEO Carl Pei recently enjoyed Indian food at a Michelin-star restaurant in London. While sharing a picture of his meal on social media, the Chinese-Swedish entrepreneur also shared a polarising take on Indian food. His post has sparked a debate on X. Carl Pei, CEO of Nothing and co-founder of OnePlus, said that Indian food in London is better than Indian food in India. 'Hot take: Indian food in London is better than Indian food in India,' the 35-year-old entrepreneur wrote on X. Pei had visited India in April this year for the launch event of CMF Phone 2 Pro. His use of the words 'hot take' indicates that he already knew his post would prove to be provocative - and he was right. Social media users were quick to denounce Pei's take on Indian food. Many Indians said he was 'wrong' for saying that Indian food in London is better than Indian food in India. Others, however, conceded that foreigners may find Indian food in London more palatable due to lower spice levels. 'Rather than 'Hot take', it's actually a 'Mild take'. Most non-Indians think London's Indian food is better because the spice level is mild which suits them,' wrote X user Shantanu. 'It seems you haven't been to the right places for good food in India,' another X user countered. 'NOTHING you said makes sense,' one person quipped. 'It's because non-Indians are the target market for westernized Indian food,' one commenter said by way of explanation. In the comments section, Carl Pei revealed that he ate at Jamavar restaurant in London, which is part of the Leela Group. Jamavar is a Michelin star restaurant in the upmarket Mayfair neighbourhood. This Indian fine dining restaurant is described as the 'culinary jewel of The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts'.
