7 months ago
Japanese Ambassador Tries Biryani by Hand
The Japanese Ambassador to India, ONO Keiichi, visited Andhra Bhavan in New Delhi and tried eating biryani by hand.
He shared a video of this experience on X, where an Indian guide showed him the correct way to eat biryani with his hands.
The ambassador compared the taste of biryani eaten by hand to sushi, saying it tastes even better.
He also shared a photo from Andhra Bhavan and used a Telugu phrase meaning 'very good'.
Many people online praised his openness and cultural curiosity, with the post receiving over 500,000 views.
This isn't the first time the ambassador has tried biryani; he previously enjoyed Hyderabadi biryani during a visit to Telangana.
Japanese Ambassador ONO Keiichi tried eating biryani by hand at Andhra Bhavan in New Delhi.
He shared a video on X showing an Indian guide teaching him the correct way to eat biryani with his hands.
The ambassador compared the taste of biryani eaten by hand to sushi, saying it tastes even better.
He used a Telugu phrase meaning 'very good' in his post, which received over 500,000 views.
Many online users praised his openness and cultural curiosity, with some sharing their own experiences and admiration for Japanese culture.
- Who
- Japanese Ambassador ONO Keiichi and an Indian guide
- What
- Ambassador eating biryani by hand
- Where
- Andhra Bhavan, New Delhi
- When
- January 20, 2026
- Why
- To experience the traditional way of eating biryani and connect with Indian culture
Key facts
- Ambassador
- ONO Keiichi
- Location
- Andhra Bhavan, New Delhi
- Dish
- Biryani
- Platform
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Comparison
- Sushi
- Telugu Phrase
- చాలా బాగుంది
- Views
- Over 500,000
Quotes
ONO Keiichi
Japan's ambassador to India
“Tried eating biryani by hand — following my Indian friends”
indianexpress.com
“Like sushi, it tastes even better when eaten by hand.”
indianexpress.com
