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Mint
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Nothing CEO Carl Pei says London has better Indian food, leaves internet divided: ‘Like London museum'
Swedish-Chinese entrepreneur Carl Pei sparked a debate on the internet after sharing his 'hot take' on Indian food. The co-founder of OnePlus and CEO of Nothing took to his X account and declared: 'Indian food in London is better than Indian food in India.' He also dropped a photo of what seemed to look like an Indian dish, mostly butter chicken. Pei went on to reveal that the picture was clicked at Jamavar, a single Michelin star in Mayfair, London. 'Prove me wrong by joining me for the Phone (3) launch in London on July 1 and tasting the food,' he added. Reacting to his post, a user wrote in the comments, 'Well, then you haven't eaten at a good place in India.' 'Do you actually think Indian food in London is anywhere close to the real authentic Indian food,' questioned another user. Someone also criticised Pei for his post saying, 'Carl this is because the only Indian food you eat in India is at Soho House.' In response, he revealed which Indian dish he liked the most in India. 'The best food I had in India was actually a roadside Biryani," he said in reply. 'Real take: there's nothing Indian about Indian food in London,' said one more user to the entrepreneur. Someone also mocked him and commented sarcastically, 'Yes like London museum.' 'Hot take: Chinese food in India is better than Chinese food in China,' added a user as well. Yet another user mocked Pei for his brand when commented, 'NOTHiNG beats the soulful spice of Indian food in India. London's curries are great, but they're like a Phone (3) trying to outshine the original masala magic of iPhone!' Pei also shared recommendations for those in London. 'Jamavar was great, heard BiBi is fantastic -- haven't had the chance to try yet,' he told a netizen. Not just Carl Pei, previously a US man went viral after criticising Indian food online. His post sparked a word of war on the internet. Hunter Ash said that Indian food is "subcontinental pound-of-spice slop," leaving many upset on the internet. He faced backlash from foodies across the world. It happened so after Hunter took to his X (formerly Twitter) account, and called enjoying Indian food merely a sign of 'PMC striverism', a term used to make fun of those people who are trying to climb the social ladder.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"Indian food in London is better...": Nothing phone CEO Carl Pei's post divides internet
Image credits: X/@getpeid Carl Pei Yu is a popular entrepreneur followed by people for his work in mobile technology. The Swedish-Chinese entrepreneur co-founded OnePlus, a mobile manufacturing company in 2013 and served as the director of OnePlus Global. In 2020, he left OnePlus to start a new electronics company, Nothing which is known for creating minimalistic and aesthetic devices. Pei boasts a following of 724.9K on X where his recent post has been going viral for its controversial content. The 35-year-old recently made a post on the social media app claiming that Indian food in London is better than Indian food in India. Image credits: X/@getpeid "Hot take: Indian food in London is better than Indian food in India," wrote Pei, adding a photo of an Indian dish from the restaurant Jamavar, which is a part of the Leela group. His post, which has received 1.1M views and 9.9K likes has divided the internet with some getting offended by the opinion and others surprisingly agreeing to it. Image credits: X/@getpeid "Did they steal that too?" commented a person referencing the Koh-I-Noor diamond. Another reasoned for the claim with an analysis of the environment in which the crops are grown in both countries. "Indian food abroad is most probably more tasty abroad largely because the vegetables are grown in a much better environment. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Based on my experience Onions abroad are super tasty compared to indian onions. Fruits too are more juicy than found in india. Most of the Indian apples are devoid of any juices." Others made comparisons to other cuisines such as Chinese and Italian. "Hot take : Chinese food in India is better than Chinese food in China." and "Not as hot of a take as saying Italian food in New York is better than Italian food in Italy." Some rare X users agreed to the view, writing, "Not a hot take. It's a common take. Many Indians have told me the same thing, that London Indian food is superior" Indians, being their hospitable selves also invited Pei to make him taste the real Indian food. "Carl bhai, gujarat aao" and "Well, then you haven't eaten at a good place in India" Pei's post seems to be an engagement catcher as below his post, he invited people to prove him wrong by joining him at the launch of Phone (3) in London on July 1 and tasting the Indian food being served there.
NDTV
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Nothing CEO Carl Pei Says This City Has Better Indian Food Than India, Foodies React
Swedish-Chinese entrepreneur Carl Pei recently shared a "hot take" on Indian food, and it has taken X (formerly Twitter) by storm. The co-founder of OnePlus and CEO of Nothing recently declared that "Indian food in London is better than Indian food in India." Along with this caption, he attached a photo of some kind of creamy gravy, which may be butter chicken. In a comment under the post, he revealed that it was taken at Jamavar (an award-winning restaurant in Mayfair, which currently has a single Michelin star). Carl Pei's now-viral post has got many foodies talking about the merits and demerits of Indian food abroad. Hot take: Indian food in London is better than Indian food in India — Carl Pei (@getpeid) June 3, 2025 Many X users actually agreed with his controversial take that London's version of Indian food reigns supreme. Others suggested a modification, claiming that Indian food in London is great for non-Indians, but perhaps not for Indians themselves. Several foodies also advised Carl Pei to first taste authentic Indian dishes in the country before jumping to any conclusions. Read some of the reactions below: Well, then you haven't eaten at a good place in India — Rushik Rawal (@RushikRawal) June 4, 2025 I have told this to friends in India — Ganesh Sonawane (@ganeshunwired) June 3, 2025 Not a hot take. It's a common take. Many Indians have told me the same thing, that London Indian food is superior — Lime (@limegpt) June 4, 2025 Indian food is better in Dubai than London. — Akshay ₿ (@btcxsay) June 4, 2025 Because that is not the Indian food that you eat in London. That food is customised for westerners taste buds. — Akshay 🆇 (@akshayji10) June 4, 2025 Indian Food 101 There is nothing called 'Indian' food India has > ~ 8–10 cuisine based on region > ~25–30 cuisine based on state > 100+ cuisines based on community, religion, and local/seasonal produce — Mac (@pattaazhy) June 4, 2025 Hot take : Chinese food in India is better than Chinese food in China. — Vaibhav ✈️ Network School || SOCLLY (@Vaibhav_SOCLLY) June 4, 2025 It's just the flavors and style that we're used to. — Nirave 尼拉夫 (@nirave) June 4, 2025 Disagree. however Indian food in london is better than Indian food anywhere else outside India — Keshav Lohia (@Keshav_Lohiaaa) June 4, 2025 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. — Shantanu Gurjar (@ShantanuGurjar) June 3, 2025 How many restaurants in India have you eaten at? And where? The Indian food is London is good, but the Indian food in India is so much better and there's no comparison. — Rushi Dolas (@RushiDolas) June 4, 2025 Before this, a US man's viral post criticising Indian food sparked a heated debate online. Hunter Ash called Indian food "subcontinental pound-of-spice slop," drawing backlash from food lovers. The controversy began when Hunter shared a post on X (formerly Twitter), suggesting that enjoying Indian food was merely a sign of "PMC striverism"-a term used to mock professionals trying to climb the social ladder. Indians in the comments section defended the richness of the cuisine. Click here to read the full story.
