![A portrait of Mrs. Meenakshi Meyyappan, proprietor of The Bangala Hotel, in the courtyard of her Karaikudi home.](https://i0.wp.com/www.facesplacesandplates.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DSC9645-3_1024x650.jpg?resize=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Aachi (and the day we ate 50 dishes)
Yes, there is a time in our travels that we will always remember by our friend Aachi – and the day we ate 50 dishes. Aachi is a kind and generous, but oh so astute business woman. Here’s the story. “It is a part of our culture to put others before yourself.” We are enjoying …