After getting off the safe sleeper train with shotgun-carrying guards, I arrived in Bodh Gaya. Under the big tree called Totoro’s Tree, Buddha is said to have meditated.
Lunch was exciting with its local feel. The foreign rice retained the scent of grains, the exotic curry soup was well-spiced, and the tender chicken accelerated the Indian travel mood!

The night in Kolkata is chaos. Like a Toppo snack, people and cars are packed from end to end, weaving through the crowd. Crossing the gigantic Howrah Bridge, which also titles an Indian movie, I safely reached Howrah Station. I discovered a food court! Enjoying dosa, one of the staple foods, with colorful sauces and soups, I fell asleep on the sleeper train.

My first breakfast in Kolkata, India.
An Indian person with a friendly smile brought it to me, but the moment I saw it, I used my scouter to measure the oily power, and it broke, of course. The puri, made by shaping wheat flour into circles and frying it, tasted exactly as it looked, perfectly matching the curry-flavored soup. It was such a heavy breakfast that it made me mistake bananas for vegetables.

An unexpected encounter with a promising newcomer in in-flight meals, his name is Nasi Lemak.

An idea man who cooks rice with coconut milk. The sambal sauce, with its perfect balance of sweetness, spiciness, and umami, shows a veteran’s expertise.

I want to test his skills in Kuala Lumpur, but now I’m on my way back. It’s cruel.

Curry Puff is a snack widely distributed in Southeast Asia. A heavy snack with curry-flavored potatoes and mysterious meat wrapped in crispy dough. A body blow to the stomach, it’s like the Mayweather of the snack world. Its exact origin is unknown, adding a mysterious aspect. I got KO'd by a whole box (one pack).

The Four Heavenly Kings awaiting at Kuala Lumpur airport: BMS Organics. Though it mainly offers fruits and nuts, the star is chia seeds and sticky yogurt. Mix it up and take a scoop, the sweetness reminds you of health, but wait, it’s sticky on the tongue!? The clever guy attacking the taste buds with sweetness was astonishing.

The No.1 juice Japanese people admire is coconut juice! It’s almost common sense (from Minmei Shobo’s "The Way of Asia")

Don’t worry about the unusual taste at first sip; it’s a rite of passage. While it’s not for everyone, once you get used to it, the refreshing minerals create the best memories. Watching the cutting process is thrilling and delicious, making it a double delight!

The shadow is cast by oneself

A simple Chinese dish of chives and chicken breast. Saying it positively, the meat had plenty of chewiness. The flavor was strong enough to be washed down with beer.

Bukit Bintang's entertainment district coexists with light and shadow. When you become aware of it, you notice beggars. While enjoying the food with complex feelings, I realized I had assumed beggars were shadows.

The theory that the name of the dish matters

In the entertainment district of Bukit Bintang, struggling to find a good restaurant, I finally settled down at a Chinese-style signboard. Not sure what to order, was it Nasi Goreng? No, it’s seafood fried rice! The taste was genuinely Asian! But if it had been labeled Nasi Goreng, I would have perceived it as such.

The No.1 beer I want to drink first in Malaysia is Anchor Beer (according to our research)
It goes perfectly with any dish, gulping down smoothly with a clean aftertaste that Japanese people are sure to love! It’s said to have a smooth taste. A European tradition injected into a pilsner beer that stands up to the world. Enjoying a blissful night on Jalan Alor.