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NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's Casual Tokyo Izakaya Meal Sparks Netizen Buzz

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang was seen dining at an izakaya in Tokyo with executives from major Japanese companies.
  • The group reportedly enjoyed a "student gathering" style meal, including offal hot pot and a large portion of fries.
  • The casual dining choice sparked discussion among Japanese netizens, with some finding it amusing and others relatable.

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang was recently spotted enjoying a casual dinner at an izakaya in Tokyo's Kanda district, accompanied by executives from prominent Japanese firms. The gathering, which took place on July 15th, has drawn attention for its down-to-earth choice of venue and menu.

This is too funny. NVIDIA's CEO in Japan chose offal hot pot and a huge pile of fries.

— Japanese NetizenReacting to the news of Jensen Huang's dining choice.

Reports indicate that Huang and his companions dined at "Yakiton San-Kichi," a popular eatery known for its affordable skewers and generous portions. The izakaya offers a 3,980 yen (approximately $25 USD) all-you-can-drink banquet course, which includes fresh sashimi and hot pot. Huang was noted to have ordered the restaurant's signature offal hot pot and a "mountain" of french fries, a meal described by some Japanese netizens as resembling a "student gathering" set menu.

This is the perfect end to a day of business diplomacy. What better way to embody the essence of business diplomacy than hot pot and a mountain of fries in Kanda?

— Japanese NetizenCommenting on the significance of Huang's casual dining choice.

The sighting and menu choice have sparked lively debate online. Some netizens found humor in the tech giant's CEO opting for such a seemingly modest meal, with comments like, "NVIDIA's CEO in Japan chose offal hot pot and a huge pile of fries. This is too funny." Others expressed a sense of connection, with one user noting, "This is the perfect end to a day of business diplomacy. What better way to embody the essence of business diplomacy than hot pot and a mountain of fries in Kanda?" The choice has been interpreted by some as a reflection of Huang's past experiences in Japan, possibly frequenting such establishments during earlier business trips.

It looks like the kind of set menu where one person pays 4,000 yen with unlimited drinks. Even if you want to go to a casual izakaya, there should be better options.

— Japanese NetizenExpressing surprise at the perceived simplicity of the meal choice.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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