Chef Maryam Ishtiaq, a Pakistani-American who has gone viral on social media after Gordon Ramsay said her tandoori chicken on the “Next Level Chef season 4” is amazing. The contestant who is from Dallas was in the running and got complimented “delicious” by Ramsay and also for her strong Pakistani cuisine roots.
A viral clip of the moment shows Ramsay enjoying Ishtiaq’s dish, exclaiming, “Pakistan, beautiful. Some of the best food in Pakistan!” A third jury member called the homemade yogurt fresh, adding to the hype.
Holding back tears, Ishtiaq couldn’t help but express how proud she was of herself as a Pakistani representing Pakistan on such an international platform.
The emotional exchange has gone viral on social media as fans cheer for Ishtiaq’s win and praise Ramsay on his love of Pakistani cooking. Halal Bone Broth Company owner, Ishtiaq who runs it, hopes to use this as a platform to show as many Pakistani flavors as possible to global families.
