Overview

• Kristen Fischer, an American living in Delhi who posts as @kristenfischer3, shared a reel describing why dining out feels far more affordable in India.
• She says her family of six ordered three starters, three entrees and dessert for under $10, showing dishes such as pav bhaji, momos, malai chaap and ice cream.
• Fischer contrasted the experience with an estimated near-$100 bill for a similar meal in the U.S., calling the price difference “completely outrageous.”
• She criticized U.S. tipping culture as “completely out of hand,” arguing it pushes restaurant costs higher for families.
• The post drew broad online engagement and Indian media coverage on Oct. 5–6, with commenters citing competition and delivery options like Swiggy and Zomato, and no independent verification of the specific prices reported so far.