[ He casts his gaze about, listlessly at first, but makes visible effort to take in the establishment after a lungful of the heavy aroma of cooking meat. ]

I have seen past civilisations with a similar practice... Grilling meat is a fairly common invention. That and...some manner of bread. Soup. Noodles. Pastry.

[ He quickly realises that he does have an appetite and swallows. He slowly takes a seat cross-legged at the table. ]