Mahan has traveled to numerous countries and have of course tasted all type of foods.Mahan has also tasted all kinds of food in India itself. The place and food which really captivated him was in Thanjavur, South India. He loved the people -the environment and the food there. He also established a Sabhai there in Tiruvanjuli,Tanjore District. Next time when visiting India must try out the local dishes in Thanjavur.