Hiroshi Suzuki, the Japanese ambassador to India, is popular on social media among desi users for his love for Indian cuisine. He is often seen trying Indian dishes at popular restaurants across the country. In one such video that went viral on the internet, Suzuki, 61, is seen in Delhi’s iconic Sarojini Nagar market with his wife, enjoying Indian street food. Hindi-speaking Japanese YouTuber Mayo San also accompanied the couple to enjoy some street food.
“Wonderful desi experience with Hindi speaking Japanese YouTuber Mayo san!! Aloo tikki dijiye,” read the caption of the video shared by Suzuki on microblogging platform X, formerly Twitter.
In the clip, Suzuki and his wife can be seen strolling around the Sarojini Nagar market like a commoner. Soon, they walk to a fast food stall and ask the shopkeeper to prepare a few plates of aloo tikki, which they enjoy. They can also be heard conversing with them in Hindi. Then they go around the market.
Since sharing, the video has garnered nearly 31,000 views and tons of likes.
“Hope you enjoyed sir…India and Japan are all time friends…” a user commented on the post.
“Was it too spicy for your palate??? It’s wonderful to see our friends enjoying our food! Try the masala dosa next time you’re in Bangalore,” another user wrote.
While a fourth wrote: “We love the way Japanese love and respect Indians! Every Indian has great love and respect for Japan and its people! Long live our friendship!”
