Post by Anusha (@Anusha)

I seem to have a supernatural ability to spot Nepalis in a crowd. Thailand has a large Nepali community, many of whom are part of the Nepali diaspora from Myanmar.

The other day, my partner and I visited a pizzeria, and I noticed a server who looked like he might be Nepali. I walked up to him and asked if he was Thai. He said no. Then I asked where he was from in Nepali. The look on his face was priceless. He was completely shocked and told me I was the first Nepali customer he had ever met there.

We ended up chatting about Nepali food and the Nepali community in Myanmar. He was so excited to meet a fellow Nepali that he introduced me to his sister, who makes the pizzas and co-owns the restaurant with her husband. Before we left, they invited us over for a Nepali dinner.

That dinner happened last night. Even though it was their day off, they opened the kitchen just for us and cooked an incredible spread of Nepali food. It was such a thoughtful gesture, especially since I had casually mentioned how much I missed Nepali food.

Moments like this remind me of the warmth and hospitality that Nepalis are known for. No matter where we find ourselves in the world, there’s often an instant sense of connection and community. But perhaps the bigger lesson is that this spirit of kindness and belonging shouldn’t stop at nationality. The world feels a little smaller and a lot warmer when we extend that same openness to everyone we meet. ❤️

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