A few months ago, Kochi had its first taste of Indian curry. Many people rushed out to devour this new experience, yet some are still a bit hesitant to discover the joys of the real deal. Oi! Kochi spoke to Surera Sunderlal, head chef at Masala Restaurant, about his life and eating curry in Japan.

Oi! Kochi (OK): What brought you to Kochi Prefecture?

Surera Sunderlal (SS): Personally, I came to Kochi because of my job and our company. There had been no Indian restaurants here before, so we came to test it out.

OK: Have you worked anywhere else in Japan?

SS: I've worked in Mie Prefecture for one year, then Miyazaki prefecture for a year, and then moved to Tokushima where I worked for seven years and three months.

OK: Did your family come along with you to Japan?

SS: No, I'm living in Japan single.

OK: How often are you able to travel back home?

SS: I'm able to travel back home once a year on vacation.