Netizens react as X post reveals that 'Mango Lassi' is a famous drink among Americans

Be it the Indian diaspora in America or the social media, Indian culture and most of its aspects have now gone global. From Indian serials being aired in South Africa to Indian food becoming a go-to in America, the diversity of the culture has spread far and above and settled into the hearts of the people who love its language and food.

Recently, an X user posted on the social media platform about how butter chicken , basmati rice, garlic naan and mango lassi make up the best lunch and there is no better alternative than this. Reacting to this an Indian X user reposted the post, writing, "How did mango lassi become famous in white people world? It is not that famous in India"
This is true as in India the preferred alternative during the summer season, when mangoes are in the market, is mango shake, not lassi.

How did mango lassi become famous in white people world? It is not that famous in India 😂 https://t.co/DFqnolZZBP

— Vivek Raju (@vivekraju93) April 11, 2025

The post has gone viral on X with over 438.1K views, 232 comments and 11K likes. Many users commented on the post, writing how mango lassi is the first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of Indian food in America. "I tell you that when someone white thinks of Indian food their mind automatically only goes to 4 things. Cholhe butter chicken naan and mango lassi" wrote a user.

I go to college in the USA & when I tell you that when someone white thinks of Indian food there mind automatically only goes to 4 things. Cholhe butter chicken naan and mango lassi. In fact our uni has a partnership with an Indian restaurant for food on 2 days of the week at one…

— Vansh Pandita (@vansh_pandita) April 11, 2025

Others added how every restaurant in the US serves mango lassi, some even all year long. "Great observation. Every Indian restaurant in the US has this mango lassi" and "Step 1: Mix the two most famous products of India - a mango and a lassi Step 2: Sell it 365 days a year everywhere in the world (except India) using canned mangoes"

Colleague from bratislava absolutely adores mango lassi which she orders from her local indian restaurant. Once she asked me for the recipe…while doing a quick google search away from the camera, i finally told her its not v popular here. She was shocked and refused to trust me

— mom@wimpykid (@Neha99435887) April 11, 2025

This is so true...From Iceland to spain, Norway to denmark, UK to Netherlands, Sweden to france, every indian restaurant their had mango lassi somehow in top of the list.

— ash_the1stborn⚪ (@vella_errorist) April 11, 2025

Many users outside the US commented how the drink is famous in Indian restaurants across the globe in the UK, North Africa and even Japan. "It is really popular in the UK," wrote one user. "It’s popular across Indian restaurants in Europe & North Africa. One Indian Restaurant owner in Morocco told me that if he gets a good supplier of Mango pulp, he has buyers across North Africa" and "Not just white folks found it in almost every city and even small towns in Japan" added others.

not just white ppl anyone outside south asia. my latin, east asia, south east asia, white and black friends only know butter chicken, naan and mango lassi and it frustrates me so much

— Megs (@bikharnekashauq) April 11, 2025