India, April 15 -- Japan's Ambassador to India and Bhutan, Keiichi Ono, has delighted Indians online after sharing a now-viral photo of himself enjoying Bihar's iconic dish, litti chokha. Currently on a visit to the state, Ono took to X (formerly Twitter) on Monday to post about the experience, calling the traditional delicacy "world-famous" and declaring in Bhojpuri: "Gajab swad ba" - which translates to "Great taste."

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"Namaste, Bihar! Finally had the chance to try the world-famous Litti Chokha - Gajab Swad Ba," he wrote, accompanied by a cheerful image of him savouring the dish. His use of the local dialect quickly won over the internet, making his post a ...