Japan’s Ambassador to India and Bhutan, Keiichi Ono, left the internet in awe. He posted a photo of himself relishing Bihar’s famous dish, Litti Chokha.” He is on an outing in the state now, and Ono posted on X (previously Twitter) on Monday about the experience. He referred to the delicacy, ”world-famous” and proclaimed it in Bhojpuri, ”Gajab swad ba” which means “Great taste.””
Viral Post Wins the Internet
In the photograph, he is seen smilingly relishing the dish. He had captioned the image, which said, ‘Namaste, Bihar! At last got a chance to taste world-famous Litti Chokha Gajab Swad Ba.’ Since uploaded, the image is going viral among the social media activists, particularly his usage of local language in the image caption left the internet amazed. This cultural affinity is what drew the netizens.
Namaste, Bihar!
Finally had the chance to try the world-famous Litti Chokha—Gajab Swad Ba!👍 pic.twitter.com/DTzqStRsUn— ONO Keiichi, Ambassador of Japan (@JapanAmbIndia) April 14, 2025
Netizens React with Enthusiasm and Food Suggestions
After going viral, the post got mixed reactions from netizens. Some of them asked him to taste more food in the state. One of them wrote,”Try other delicacies too in my state…specially sweets…” Another user suggested, ”I highly recommend trying the Champaran-style mutton from Bihar; it’s a delicious dish that you won’t regret experiencing!”
One more user invited him to Maharashtra and wrote,”If u r Big time foody then there is nothing like India. Each n every Indian State has got n no of delicious food items. Cm to our Maharashtra n u will be amazed.” One more user remarked, ”Sir Litti Chokha is one of the amazing flavours of India, let me be your host and I will show you other amazing flavours too! I am glad you liked our Bihari cousine!”
