also: くいどうらく
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to a person who loves eating and is knowledgeable about food, often with a connotation of indulgence. Can also describe the act of pursuing culinary pleasures.
彼は食道楽で、週末はいつも新しいレストランを探している。
He is a gourmand and always looks for new restaurants on weekends.
食道楽の彼女は、旅行先で必ず地元の名物料理を食べる。
As a food lover, she always tries local specialties when traveling.