New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- A dining anecdote from Delhi's iconic restaurant Bukhara has sparked debate on social media about food habits, cultural pride and personal choice. The discussion began after a startup founder shared how a simple request for cutlery led to an unexpected - and now viral - response from the restaurant staff.

Jasveer Singh, founder of Knot Dating, took to X to describe his experience at the popular North Indian eatery, known for its rustic style of serving food meant to be eaten by hand. Singh wrote that when he asked for cutlery, the restaurant manager politely informed him that only spoons were allowed. What followed, however, caught his attention.

According to Singh, the manager then added that several high-profile g...