Bengaluru Man Finds 'Smoked Beedi' In Pav Bhaji Ordered On Zomato; Internet Reacts

A Bengaluru man recently ordered pav bhaji from Zomato, expecting a typical meal delivery. However, his order came with an unexpected surprise - a fully smoked beedi placed on the plate alongside the food. The customer, Priyam Tahabilder, promptly shared a photograph of the bizarre discovery online, turning the incident into a viral sensation.

Tahabilder's post detailed how he found the used beedi, lying over a portion of chopped onions served with the pav bhaji. He expressed his disappointment, stating, "Ordered pav bhaji from Zomato and got a beedi for free. It was fully smoked though. Not the kind of freebie I’d have wanted, honestly. Zomato Care." The unusual post quickly gained attention on social media, with users divided over whether it was a food safety issue or a humorous incident.

Zomato later responded to Tahabilder's complaint, offering a ₹100 coupon for his next order. The incident also prompted a broader discussion about the responsibility of food delivery platforms when foreign objects are found in food orders. Some argued that Zomato, as the delivery service, should be held accountable, while others pointed out that the restaurant preparing the food should bear the brunt of the responsibility.

Social media users added their own commentary to the situation, ranging from sarcasm to calls for home-cooked meals.