Nothing CEO Carl Pei says Indian food tastes better in London, sparks debate

Nothing CEO Carl Pei stirred the internet with his bold take on Indian cuisine as he claimed that Indian food in London tastes better than in India. As expected, it didn't sit well with a section of the internet. Carl Pei, the Chinese-Swedish entrepreneur behind tech brands Nothing and OnePlus, dined at a Michelin-starred Indian restaurant in London and shared his review online. But instead of just posting a picture, he delivered a 'hot take' that set X on fire.advertisement'Hot take: Indian food in London is better than Indian food in India,' Pei said in a now-viral post on X, pairing the comment with a photo of his meal.
The remark, predictably, didn't go down well with Indian users, who were quick to clap back in the comments section.Take a look at the post here: The 35-year-old founder revealed that he had dined at Jamavar, an upscale restaurant in Mayfair that belongs to The Leela Group. The fine-dining spot, described as a culinary jewel, is known for serving refined Indian dishes with a luxurious twist.Pei had visited India earlier this year for the CMF Phone 2 Pro launch, so the claim felt even more personal to his Indian followers. advertisement View this post on Instagram A post shared by Carl Pei (@getpeid)While several users understood that his opinion might stem from taste preferences, especially around spice levels, many weren't ready to let him off that easily.'NOTHING you said makes sense,' said a user as they cleverly played on the name of Pei's company. Another user explained, 'It's because non-Indians are the target market for westernised Indian food.'Several users did agree with Pei's point, to an extent. Investor Sheel Mohnot said that Indian food in London is good, but quite different. Another user added, 'Rather than a 'hot take', it's actually a 'mild take'. Most non-Indians prefer milder spice levels.'On the other side of the spice spectrum, a few users insisted Pei simply hadn't explored India's true culinary gems. 'It seems you haven't been to the right places for good food in India,' one X user wrote as they said his experience might've been limited.See the comments here: Carl Pei's post turned into more than a dinner update, it turned into a full-blown flavour war. While the verdict on the best Indian food remains divided, one thing's clear: when it comes to cuisine, Indians take their masala and opinions seriously.Must Watch

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