
NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani defends eating rice with hands amid heated cultural debate
Fox News
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani faces criticism after a video shows him eating rice with his hands, sparking debate about cultural customs and Western etiquette.
Peter Burke is a lifestyle editor with Fox News Digital. He covers various lifestyle topics, with an emphasis on food and drink.
Some pushed back on this: If eating rice with one's hands is odd, why isn't eating pizza or a burger perceived that way?
More Related News

Pizza before tomatoes? Ancient Rome's version of America's favorite food looked nothing like today's
Ancient Rome pizza at Hungary restaurant features no tomatoes or mozzarella, using garum fish sauce and olive paste. Neverland Pizzeria's dish is limited-edition.












