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 pic.twitter.com/1HmvAz3VGn
— Carl Pei (@getpeid) June 3, 2025
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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
— Mac (@pattaazhy) June 4, 2025
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
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.
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