A visit to Telangana is primarily designed around ticking off every possible legendary biryani spot in the state. After all, if you’ve set foot in Hyderabad and you haven’t eaten biryani, then your visit is fruitless. Rather, flavourless. Recently, Ono Keiichi, Ambassador of Japan to India, visited a 25-year-old biryani hotspot in the city during one of his official visits. Needless to say, he couldn’t stop raving about the biryani on social media. Which iconic place did he visit? Read on for that spicy reveal!
Japanese Ambassador Dines At Pista House In Telangana
Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Japanese Ambassador to India, Ono Keiichi, shared a photo of himself posing with a plate full of biryani. Dressed formally in a collared light blue shirt, a tie and trousers, his smile reached his eyes as he held a spoonful in front of him. A small bowl of mint chutney was also placed on the table.
In his caption, Ono Keiichi expressed that he was deeply impressed with the biryani’s bold flavours and spices that seeped through the flavours of fragrant rice. So, which was the iconic biryani spot in Telangana that stole the Japanese ambassador’s heart?
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25-Year-Old Institution Received A GI Tag For Haleem
The 25-year-old Pista House was the reason behind his possible food coma and biryani adventure. Pista House began as a humble family-run biryani shop in 1997. Over the years, it has transformed into a global culinary destination, spreading its aroma across Telangana and later to destinations like the USA, Oman and Kuwait. Preserving the true essence of Hyderabadi cuisine, Pista House’s haleem even received a GI tag in 2010, making it the first non-veg dish to receive this recognition.
Its rich culinary heritage, recipes passed down generations, and slow-cooking techniques employed are some of the reasons why it has gained fame over the years.
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Now that the Japanese ambassador has found Pista House’s biryani to be “truly addictive”, are you planning a trip to Telangana too?
Cover Image Courtesy: X/@JapanAmbIndia and Instagram/pistahousehyd
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