Why Some Cuisines Are More Expensive Than Others

Re:Why Some Cuisines Are More Expensive Than Others by stephenr on Friday July 15, 2016 @11:02PM (#12105068)

> "Chinese" food is, in America, is designed to be tasty and relatively inexpensive. Authentic Chinese food isn't as appealing or palatable to most Americans.

Do you really think any other culture/country's food is 'authentic' in the US?

Do you somehow think "Outback Steakhouse" is anything like Australians eat?

Do you somehow think Thai restaurants are anywhere close to authentic anywhere but Thailand?

I've said it before: the only food that seems to be universal in what to expect, is Indian curries. Everything is adapted for local tastes and to use locally available ingredients.

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Re:Why Some Cuisines Are More Expensive Than Others by yompers888 on Saturday July 16, 2016 @02:43AM (#12105500)

I'd argue that a lot of Chinese food is well-suited to American tastes. Certainly not the Guangdong stuff and the cheap animal parts (looking at you, pig and chicken feet), but almost everything else. At very least, everything about Sichuan and Hunan food seems to translate well except for the very spicy fish stew.

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Re:Why Some Cuisines Are More Expensive Than Others by com2kid on Saturday July 16, 2016 @05:44AM (#12105798)

> except for the very spicy fish stew.

At least two Chinese restaurants near me serve this, and it has become one of my favorite dishes. ;)

Then again I'll give almost anything a go.

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