US Ambassador Tries Hyderabad’s Favourite Biryani And Khubani Ka Meetha

Indian food has become a popular pick for people all across the world. No matter which country you go to, you will always end up finding an Indian restaurant that is serving delicious food. It comes as no surprise that when foreigners and expats visit India, they want to try their hands at all things authentically Indian. US Ambassador Eric Garcetti is no exception to this! The diplomat has been travelling across different Indian cities and made it a point to try out all the yummy dishes that each city has to offer. This time, he sampled some scrumptious Hyderabadi food. Take a look:

I can’t travel to a new place without trying some of the local fare! Big thanks to Chef Shivneet Pohoja from the ITC Kohenur’s Dum Pukht restaurant for a delicious sampling of dakhni chowgra, Hyderabadi gosht biryani, and khubani ka meetha. Yum! https://t.co/6jJUG30X80— U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti (@USAmbIndia) June 6, 2023

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In the clip, we can see Ambassador Eric Garcetti trying kache gosht ki biryani and khubani ka meetha at Dum Pukht restaurant. Both the dishes looked absolutely delicious and the diplomat seemed to agree. “I can’t travel to a new place without trying some of the local fare! Big thanks to Chef Shivneet Pohoja from the ITC Kohenur’s Dum Pukht restaurant for a delicious sampling of dakhni chowgra, Hyderabadi gosht biryani, and khubani ka meetha. Yum,” he wrote in his tweet. The video was shared by the US Consulate General in Hyderabad and it received over 79k views. “We are delighted that you loved the Hyderabadi cuisine! We look forward to introducing an even wider range of flavours from Telangana, Andhra and Odisha in your future visits,” they said.

US Ambassador Eric Garcetti has been in Hyderabad for a couple of days now. Previously, he had also posted a video of himself trying out some more delicious treats in Hyderabad with his Embassy colleagues. “India, you already have my heart! With a curious palate and love for good food, I’m here with Embassy colleagues, eager to experience the fascinating culinary culture of Hyderabad. Which state cuisine should I try next? Let me know,” he said in the tweet.

Watch the full video here:

India, you already have my heart! With a curious palate and love for good food, I’m here with Embassy colleagues, eager to experience the fascinating culinary culture of Hyderabad. Which state cuisine should I try next? Let me know. #AmbExploresIndiapic.twitter.com/DS6cdmKmbj— U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti (@USAmbIndia) May 24, 2023

A number of Twitter users appreciated the US Ambassador’s love for Indian food and trying out the various foods of different cities and states. “Eric… Great to see your curiosity for Indian Food,” said one user. “Hope you could handle the spices without much damage,” commented another one.

Take a look at the reactions:

This looks tasty but why stick to fancy 5 star hotels, Ambassador?

The real delicacy & flavour is found on the streets & at the smaller dhabas. Try it sometime :)— Suraj Balakrishnan (@SurajBala) June 6, 2023

Hyderabad Cuisine is a wonderful mesh of flavors..While on local cuisines..Bengal has its famous Basanti Pulao ,Kosha Mutton ,Luchi and Aloor Dum, Prawn Malaikari, Bhapa Bhetki Fish , Mishti Doi with Sandesh.Some places serve in authentic style of olden times in brass serveware— Rita (@Rita85356079) June 7, 2023

you are a real foodie !!????????????— espresso (@singlemaltrocks) June 6, 2023

????delicious— Vijus (@veejeshri) June 7, 2023

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Previously, the US Ambassador was in Mumbai and Delhi too. He sampled some yummy Maharashtrian food as well as some scrumptious bun maska and chai on his visit. Click here to read more about it.