‘I'm dying because I want to eat bhindi': Indian woman struggles as a vegetarian in South Korea
Speaking to a Korean friend, Khushi says, 'Because I am Indian, I can't eat pork and beef because of my religion. Eating chicken is fine, but since childhood, my mom never made me eat it, so I can't eat it now either. But I ate eggs, so I can eat eggs here.'
She further explains that she eats only vegetables in South Korea. 'People here get shocked when I tell them that I survive here by only eating vegetables. It's tough for me because not many vegetarian options are available in Korea.' She continues, 'I go to cafes, but I don't like coffee either, so I can't drink that either. I like bakeries here in Korea. The breads are really very tasty. But it is too sweet,' Khushi adds.
Sharing the video, Khushi wrote, 'I'm dying because I want to eat bhindi.'
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The video sparked an array of reactions, with an Instagram user commenting, 'Girl how do u survive then? Like what is even available there what do you eat as a vegetarian.' Another user asked, 'Is it difficult to socialise for someone who comes as a vegetarian to Korea? Since eating out in bbq restaurants is a big part of their culture…does that make vegetarians feel left out when wanting to hangout with friends or colleagues?'
'I am Indian and I am not vegetarian so I can live anywhere in the world without any problems. Learn to adjust,' a third user reacted.
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