What Elon Musk said about Indian food

Indian cuisine has found fans across the world – King Charles III counts an Indian restaurant in London among his favourites, while Lady Gaga has said she “loves” curry. The latest entrant on the list of Indian food lovers, apparently, is Elon Musk.

When one of Musk’s Twitter followers shared a post praising Indian food, the Tesla billionaire was in full agreement. “I love basic b**** Indian food it’s so insanely good,” wrote Twitter user Daniel, sharing a picture of butter chicken, naan and rice.

“True,” responded Elon Musk. His tweet quickly went viral, clocking half a million views within an hour of being posted.

True

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 16, 2023

Immediately, the Tesla CEO’s ‘replies’ section was filled with suggestions and recommendations.

“The Indian food you had growing up in South Africa is probably nowhere as good to what my mum (non vegetarian) or my mum in law (vegetarian) can cook up in a jiffy,” wrote one Twitter user, inviting Musk over for a meal.

The Indian food you had growing up in South Africa is probably nowhere as good to what my mum (non vegetarian) or my mum in law (vegetarian) can cook up in a jiffy.
And I can testify they find mavericks more endearing than annoying too!
You’d be welcome over a meal if you’d like.

— Puneet Sahani (@puneet_sahani) May 16, 2023

“Please plan a visit to India for the real taste of India,” another said.

Try yourself, there are thousands of varieties you have to try everyday some different dishes. Please plan a visit to India for the real taste of India :)

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— Shailendra Pandey (@shailfilm) May 16, 2023

Several Twitter users invited Elon Musk to India to try “real” Indian food, while others thanked him for praising Indian food on an international platform.

Thanks @elonmusk https://t.co/73M1sKPfw8

— RANJEET MEENA (@theranjeetmeena) May 16, 2023

When will you visit India and try authentic foods of different varieties across 28 states & 8 union territories ???
You can enjoy each states having different cultures, different foods, different languages, different people.@elonmusk https://t.co/J9WzUmuiWc

— Subrat Pradhan (@subrat4141) May 16, 2023

India is home to several different kinds of cuisines. Recently, the US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, tried traditional Maharashtrian cuisine at the Maharashtra Bhawan in Delhi. He tasted kokum ka sherbet, vada pav, sago, bharli vangi and saoji mutton, among other dishes before finishing off the “incredible” meal with puran poli.