In Kyoto, Tokyo, and other cities, he ate rice, vegetables, and tea, much like the locals. He praised Japanese food as simple and wholesome compared to the greasy, over-spiced Indian cooking he often criticized back home. He was fascinated by their artful presentation of meals.
Once he was recognized, he was often invited to dinners and events. There he politely stuck to vegetarian options. He drank milk, tea, and sometimes coffee. He had a fondness for ice cream, which was a novelty for him in America.
