Meet Lukas, a German student diving headfirst into life in China—armed with curiosity, a suitcase, and an undying love for sandwiches. 🧳 His journey, chronicled in the new short play Lukas meets China Ep.1: The House of Flavour, is a rollercoaster of cultural clashes, app overload, and spicy surprises. 🚀🌶️
A Sandwich-Loving Newbie
Lukas‘s diet? Pure bread-and-filling bliss. But his international roommates have other plans. Cue chopstick tutorials, late-night street food runs, and a crash course in navigating China‘s buzzing digital life. 📱🤯 ‘I thought I knew noodles,’ Lukas jokes, ‘until I met a soup that fought back.’
Cultural Clicks & Chopstick Fails
From QR code menus to hailing rides with a single tap, Lukas learns that survival in China requires more than Google Translate. 😅 His roommates, a squad of seasoned expats, turn every mishap into a meme-worthy lesson. 🎥✨ ‘They laughed when I mistook chili oil for tomato sauce,’ he admits. ‘Now I crave it.’
The House of Flavour Awaits
Will Lukas swap his sando obsession for dumplings and hotpot? The episode teases a hilarious, heartwarming answer—proving that adaptation tastes sweeter (or spicier) than expected. 🥟🔥 ‘It’s not just food,’ says one roommate. ‘It’s learning to laugh at yourself.’
