‘Gajab swad ba’: Japanese envoy tries Bihar’s ‘famous’ litti chokha, April 15, 2025

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In typical Bihari fashion,Keiichi Ono, Japan’s ambassador to India,wrote “Gajab swad ba” after sampling Bihar’s litti chokha and praising its flavor.

Keiichi Ono, Japan’s ambassador to India and Bhutan,pleased Indians on the internet by posting a now-viral picture of himself chowing down on litti chokha,a traditional Bihar dish. Ono,who is now visiting the state, posted about the experience on X (previously Twitter) on Monday. He called the traditional treat “world-famous” and said in Bhojpuri,”Gajab swad ba,” which means “Great taste.”

“Bihar,Namaste! had the opportunity to sample the renowned Litti Chokha – Gajab Swad Ba at last,”he wrote,adding a happy photo of himself enjoying the meal. He immediately gained popularity on the internet by speaking the local dialect, which made his message a touching example of cross-cultural understanding.

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The Internet responds :
The post continues to receive a lot of praise and has received over 180,000 views. The diplomat’s attempt to embrace regional language and sentiment, in addition to his admiration for local cuisine, truly moved users.

One individual wrote, “You’ve won hearts in Bihar today.” “This is soft diplomacy at its best,” another person remarked. Jokingly, some users recommended that the ambassador try thekua and sattu paratha as well. His proficiency in Bhojpuri was praised by others,who commented,”That accent is on point!”

“We know our heritage is global when a Japanese envoy praises our litti-chokha,”said another.”Gajab!” wrote another. Even foreigners are increasingly aware of what we proudly eat. “Sir Litti Chokha is one of the amazing flavors of India, let me be your host and I will show you other amazing flavors too!” was one of the comments that expressed gratitude to him for showcasing Bihari cuisine.

Ambassador Ono emphasized his official responsibilities while enjoying relishing in Bihari flavors.He wrote about his visit to the Japanese government-backed Bihar National Highway Improvement Project in another piece.

“I went to the Bihar National Highway Improvement Project, which is supported by the Japanese government,with the Commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency. The initiative is anticipated to dramatically boost the state’s economy and tourism while cutting down on travel time within the state,”he added.