US Ambassador Eric Garcetti recently visited Hyderabad and indulged in some delectable Hyderabadi cuisine. He tried kache gosht ki biryani and khubani ka meetha at the renowned Dum Pukht restaurant. Sharing his experience on Twitter, he expressed his appreciation for the local fare and thanked Chef Shivneet Pohoja for the delicious sampling. The video of his culinary adventure garnered attention, with the US Consulate General in Hyderabad expressing delight and promising to introduce even more flavors from Telangana, Andhra, and Odisha in the future. Have 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
This was not the first time Ambassador Garcetti explored Indian cuisine during his visit. He had previously shared a video of himself trying out various delicacies with his Embassy colleagues in Hyderabad. Expressing his love for Indian food and curiosity about the culinary culture, he expressed eagerness to discover the diverse state cuisines across the country.
Twitter users applauded the US Ambassador's enthusiasm for Indian food and his willingness to embrace different dishes from various cities and states. Many appreciated his adventurous spirit and hoped that he could handle the spices without any discomfort.