Ashley went through the menu card but she didn't understand the authentic Korean dishes listed there, so she let her grandpa do the honors.
Keeping the menu aside, not even glancing at it, grandpa ordered a few dishes, surprising Ashley as she realized how frequently her grandpa visits this place.
She wondered if this place was so important for him, why was this the first time he brought her here as she achieved success long back but she decided to wait for her grandpa to share the truth when the right time comes.
"Maybe you would be tasting these dishes for the first time in your life but have faith in me, I bet you this would be the best food you ever tasted, and you won't regret it." Grandpa assured her, as he saw the confused face she made unknown of what her actual thoughts were. He just assumed she was scared of eating here.
After a while, the food was served.
After taking a bite, worriedly, Ashley was surprised and she exclaimed, "Wow grandpa, the food is so delicious. When I read the menu, I didn't understand a thing and thought you brought me to some worthless place but you were indeed proven right, this food is so good, I never tasted something like this ever in my life."
Grandpa was happy that Ashley liked the food here and he served her more.
"Dear, try this dish, it is an authentic specialty of this place, you won't find this item anywhere else, except in this restaurant." Grandpa excitedly informed her.
Ashley ate the food he served and finally she asked him the question that had been bothering her, "By the way grandpa, how did you discover this place?"
"The first time I came to Seoul in search of a job, it was then that I visited this place. This was the area from where I started my life" Grandpa had a huge smile on his face, as he recollected the good old days.
"Wow grandpa, you never mentioned anything about this before, I can't believe this is where you started everything from."
"Yes dear, at that time Seoul was not how it is today. It was way different then." Grandpa informed her and Ashley was surprised to learn something new.
"Wow, tell me more about it, grandpa." She enthusiastically asked.
"Let's save it for some other time." Grandpa brightly smiled at her and after they were done eating, he paid the bill and headed to their home.
After wishing good nights, they went to sleep as Ashley would be having a hectic day at work, unknown to her how the events of the coming days would be affecting her future.