Delhi man asks for cutlery at restaurant; told, "Obama, Trump ate by hand here"

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In an interesting incident in the national capital, a Delhi businessman has shared a post on social media highlighting his experience at a restaurant that was nothing like he expected.

Jasveer Singh, the founder of Knot Dating, posted about an incident on X putting the dining culture in India in the spotlight. On a recent visit to Bukhara in Delhi, Singh said upon asking the server for cutlery, he was told that while spoon is allowed at the restaurant, even some of the world`s biggest leaders like (Bill) Clinton, (Barack) Obama, (Donald) Trump have eaten there with their hand.

At a time when Indian fine-dining restaurants are seeing a boom as stand-alone restaurant that go beyond five-star properties, the importance of etiquette is often highlighted. However, this was an interesting experience for the diner, who goes by @jasveer10 on X, who went on to add, “In his head, tum kya America se aaye ho! Reverse pressure works better.”

Asked for cutlery at Bukhara. Manager said sir spoon is allowed here – Then casually added Clinton, Obama, Trump ate by hand here. Rest is up to you

In his head, tum kya America se aaye ho! Reverse pressure works better pic.twitter.com/32OCL8XAdW

— Jasveer Singh (@jasveer10) February 2, 2026

It is important to note that Indians have for the longest time eaten with their hands, an experience that we swear by, and has fascinated people around the world. However, cutlery has become an essential part of the dining experience, especially when eating outside, though never enforced by anybody. However, it has become a part of our etiquette, and obvious action when dining at a restaurant today. 

While there may be people who are conflicted about the approach, it is encouraging to see dining establishments encourage people to eat with their hands.

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