Pune Viral Video: Lemon Tree Hotel’s ‘Rock-Hard’ Croissant Sparks Hilarious Reactions Online

Pune Viral Video: Lemon Tree Hotel's 'Rock-Hard' Croissant Sparks Hilarious Reactions Online
Pune: A croissant served at the Lemon Tree Hotel in Pune has become the subject of viral social media chatter after an X (formerly Twitter) user shared a video of their unfortunate breakfast experience. Known for its light, flaky texture, the French delicacy turned into a “rock-hard” culinary challenge at the hotel, drawing criticism and laughter alike.
This is the standard of a Croissant at @LemonTreeHotels Pune.
— Ravi Handa (@ravihanda) January 23, 2025
Forget eating it – you cannot break it.
And this is their Premier outlet, the supposed luxury outlet at ~10k / night. pic.twitter.com/WWEhlbsMm3
The user wrote, “This is the standard of a croissant at @LemonTreeHotels Pune. And this is their premier outlet, the supposed luxury outlet at ~₹10k/night. Forget eating it, you cannot even break it.”
The video quickly gained traction, with users joining the conversation to share their amusement and disbelief. One commented, “Sir, be careful, you might end up breaking the plate at the rate this is going,” while another quipped, “Bhai, this is the universe asking you to stop eating croissants.”
This is the standard of a Croissant at @LemonTreeHotels Pune.
— Ravi Handa (@ravihanda) January 23, 2025
Forget eating it – you cannot break it.
And this is their Premier outlet, the supposed luxury outlet at ~10k / night. pic.twitter.com/WWEhlbsMm3
A few users extended the humor further. “Please send some to Bangalore. We can use it to build houses and roads,” joked a third. Meanwhile, another lamented, “Indian chefs and restaurants should stick to samosas only; never seen an edible croissant in the country.”
This is the standard of a Croissant at @LemonTreeHotels Pune.
— Ravi Handa (@ravihanda) January 23, 2025
Forget eating it – you cannot break it.
And this is their Premier outlet, the supposed luxury outlet at ~10k / night. pic.twitter.com/WWEhlbsMm3
This incident raises questions about the quality of offerings at premium hotels, particularly when they charge a hefty price for their services. With more than 10,000 views and numerous interactions, the video has sparked a wider conversation about the standards of international food preparation in India.
While the Lemon Tree Hotel has yet to respond to the viral incident, the internet seems to have found humor in what could otherwise be a frustrating breakfast experience.