Arriving at St. Barbara, the sky is starting to turn bright orange. Several food stands have started selling and some local residents have gathered to see what food they want to buy. 

In front of each vendor, several people were seen waiting in line. The sound of songs accompanied the bustling street food that day, along with the shout from sellers to attract shoppers, and the chatter of visitors walking around the place.

The hot wind that afternoon accompanied those who walked under the bright sun. Various kinds of delicious aroma began to waft in front of the street food entrance.

Usually, those who come to the restaurant are motorbike users, that’s why the parking lot is filled with two-wheeled vehicles. Some use cars, it’s just that there aren’t too many of them.

At first, Lisa thought that Chloe wouldn’t feel comfortable and was more inclined to feel disgusted when she found out that she had to eat in such a place. But as it turns out, the woman actually looks excited. Her eyes lit up and her index finger couldn’t stop pointing at some of the food vendors she wanted to try.

Just like Chloe, Lisa was excited when they got there. It had been a long time since she visited this place because she had a lot of work to do. 

Suddenly, Lisa’s eyes caught the barbecue shop that had just opened. But even so, there were already several people occupying the seats that had been provided. Suddenly, Lisa’s index finger pointed at the place.

“Chloe, Chloe, we should just eat there!” She said with enthusiasm.

Chloe followed Lisa’s direction then frowned, “But you said you want to eat wonton noodles?”

“No! I want to eat that now!”

Suddenly, the woman burst out laughing at Lisa’s adorable attitude. She nodded her head and followed Lisa’s invitation to eat at the barbecue shop.

The barbecue shop that Lisa pointed to was the only barbecue shop there. As is usually shown in Korean dramas, the roof of the shop only provides a folding table that has been equipped with a small grill. Each table had two seats and other grilling utensils.

“Sir, I want to order 20 skewers of mutton, one serving of beef, two servings of white rice and—” Suddenly, Lisa stopped talking and saw Chloe sitting across from her. The woman’s brow furrowed when she read the menu book that had been provided, “What else do you want to order, Chloe?”

Chloe looked up and closed the menu book, “Whatever. I’ll just go with you.”

“Can I order something spicy?”

Lisa is very fond of spicy food. Whatever it is, she will have spicy food that can win her heart. Whether it’s just spicy grilled sausage or level 10 spicy noodles. Lisa knows that foreign residents usually don’t eat spicy food, that’s why she asked Chloe first.

“Of course,” Chloe replied quickly, “But I don’t want to try it, okay?”

As Lisa had imagined, Chloe couldn’t stand spicy food. Lisa chuckled then looked back at the face of the waitress standing near their table. 

“Then I’ll add a bowl of ramen, the spicy one! If it’s not enough, ‘ll just order more later.”

“Okay.” The waitress replied kindly. She picked up the two menu books on the table and said, “Please wait.”

While waiting for the food they had ordered, Lisa and Chloe did not stay silent. They don’t talk about things that are too important. Most often, the topic of their conversation is revolving around food. Such as, what kind of food Chloe wants to try, or Lisa’s recommended drinks.

Ten minutes later, the young man walked back to their table carrying several large plates. The man then turned on the grill on their table, and soon the smell of oil and spicy ramen that Lisa ordered earlier filled the air.

After making sure everything was under control, from the grill to the cutlery, the young man left them alone.

As he leaves, the time has finally come for Lisa to taste the dish. The woman skillfully grilled the meat. The smell of roasted meat made her almost drool!

“Try this!” Lisa said enthusiastically. She put two skewers onto Chloe’s small plate and continued, “This tastes really good. I’m sure you’ll get addicted to it.”

Since the beginning of Lisa’s relationship with Oscar, she rarely eats street food like this. She often ate in restaurants or at least ate healthy food. She never touched unhealthy food again, whether it was burgers, fried chicken, and other fast foods.

On those days, Lisa felt lost. Usually, she always stopped by a fast food restaurant and filled her rumbling stomach after work. But ever since she got to know Oscar, the woman rarely did what she usually did. Of course it made her feel lost.

It wasn’t that Oscar forbade her to eat that unhealthy and fast food, the man was simply not used to eating such food. He prefers to eat exclusive, good food, or at least instant noodles. Most of them stop by fast food restaurants just to buy ice cream or soft drinks. Nothing else.

And now, sitting on a chair and inhaling the aroma of grilled meat made Lisa’s heart feel warm!

She actually felt uncomfortable when she suggested they eat their lunch at such a place. She was afraid that Chloe wouldn’t like her choice and might think she had a cheap taste in food.

But when she saw the woman’s eyes sparkle as she tasted the meat, Lisa felt very relieved.

“Isn’t it delicious?” Lisa asked enthusiastically. Now the woman was getting more and more excited about grilling the beef and beef ribs, “Now try the beef ribs! It tastes just as good as grilled meat.”

“Very delicious! Oh my gosh, I’ve never eaten this in Sweden!” Chloe replied no less enthusiastically than Lisa. She followed Lisa’s order and took the beef ribs that were still on the grill. “If Sweden had these kinds of food, wow I might’ve gained tens of pounds and got fat now!”

Lisa chuckled and joined in tasting the roasted beef. “It’s really delicious! I wonder why Oscar doesn’t want to try this kind of food.”

“Ugh, come on.. Oscar is too picky!” Chloe grumbled.