US woman finds chrome plates at IKEA, Indians tell her those are 'steel ki thali'

A US woman went to IKEA hunting for 'chrome' plates and trays she had seen online. Indian viewers responded by saying the trendy pieces looked like the stainless-steel utensils long used at home.US woman finds chrome plates at IKEA, Indians tell her those are 'steel ki thali' (Photos: @amandamonsen/Instagram)A US woman's excited IKEA haul took a hilarious turn when Indian viewers realised that the “chrome” tableware she was hunting for looked remarkably familiar.Amanda Monsen, a content creator from Texas, shared the video on Instagram, where she documented her trip to IKEA in search of the metallic plates and trays she had been seeing online.In the video, Amanda walked through the IKEA aisles explaining that she had become obsessed with chrome decor and had recently spotted a set of shiny chrome plates on her social media feed.She said she loved the way food looked when served on them and immediately wanted to find out where they were from. Once inside the store, she began looking around for the plates while also pointing out other items she liked. She eventually found one of the trays she had been searching for and excitedly showed it to the camera, revealing its $7.99 (Rs 765) price tag.Amanda said the tray could be used for more than just serving food, suggesting that it could also work as a perfume tray, a coffee station accessory or a general catch-all. She then found another set of plates that had caught her attention, describing their indented design as particularly stylish. The set cost $14.99 (Rs 1,434) and came with four pieces, which she said she was especially excited about.She also pointed out that the plates could double up as trays for perfumes or other small items, before continuing her IKEA hunt for more chrome pieces.Watch the video here:While Amanda was clearly excited about her finds, the video had Indian viewers looking at the tableware rather differently. Several pointed out that shiny metal plates, bowls and cutlery have been common in Indian homes for decades.One Indian viewer jokingly suggested that Amanda visit India, where similar “chrome plates” could supposedly be found for a much lower price. Another said that what was being presented as a new decor trend had been part of everyday Indian dining for years.A third user joked that the West had apparently just discovered stainless steel plates, pointing out that Indian households had long used metal spoons, forks and bowls.The comments turned the IKEA haul into an unexpected cross-cultural debate, with Amanda's trendy chrome finds reminding many Indian viewers of the familiar stainless-steel utensils found in kitchens across the country.- EndsPublished By: Yashna TalwarPublished On: Aug 18, 2026 13:30 IST