There's a kind of hunger that only "grandmas " can sense, and it seems "grandmas " all over the world have this amazing ability.
During my previous trips to Thailand, I used to rely on TripAdvisor or highly-rated places on Google to find excellent dining options. But now, I've changed my ways because Thailand is a country where you can enjoy delicious food right by the roadside, even on scorching hot days, as long as you have some special spicy sauce and kaffir limes.
On this particular day, as I left the Bang Yi Khan subway station, I passed by a noodle shop. After a few words, the elderly woman, who was in charge of greeting customers at the shop, quickly realized that I didn't understand Thai. She cleverly showed me a picture of their food. Once I ordered my noodles, she took my hand and led me to a seat. I couldn't resist such a heartwarming gesture. When the food arrived, she said a few more things, and the only word I understood was "Singapore." So, I quickly responded with "Taiwan." She turned around and enthusiastically exclaimed, "Taiwan!" to her coworkers, and they all had a good laugh together. Later, when she returned to my table, she brought a plate of pork slices for free and repeatedly insisted, "Eat."
I didn't even add much extra spicy sauce, but why did I have a feeling like I wanted to cry?