View Full Version : Your fave food nationality??
Athenathefabulous
07-17-2011, 08:03 PM
new orleanian of course (technically not a nation, but might as well be considering how unique it is)
followed by thai. im eating some AWESOME food over here in thailand. i have seriously had some of the best meals of my life here in bangkok for less than a dollar from street vendors. NOMS!
pushit69
07-17-2011, 08:13 PM
absolute fave? ethiopian
ArmySGT.
07-17-2011, 08:23 PM
absolute fave? ethiopian
They don't have any food.
They are infamous for not having any food.
mediocrity
07-17-2011, 08:56 PM
Mine is Indian!!!! I cannot get enough of Indian food ;D
Indian is 100% my favourite EVER. I'd eat it every day if I could. So good and so good for you too.
AngelKing
07-17-2011, 09:27 PM
They don't have any food.
They are infamous for not having any food.
Hyuck hyuck hyuck. Gorsh that wuz a funny wun.
Ethiopian food is amazing, but man you need a nap after you eat it. The traditional coffee service is incredible as well if you can find an ethiopian place that serves it.
Zinaida
07-17-2011, 09:49 PM
Indian is 100% my favourite EVER. I'd eat it every day if I could. So good and so good for you too.
You know what's up 8)
eagle2
07-17-2011, 11:00 PM
new orleanian of course (technically not a nation, but might as well be considering how unique it is)
followed by thai. im eating some AWESOME food over here in thailand. i have seriously had some of the best meals of my life here in bangkok for less than a dollar from street vendors. NOMS!
I tried some food from street vendors in Bangkok. Food was good but my stomach couldn't handle it.
missplayful
07-17-2011, 11:36 PM
Of COURSE Turkish, second Greek and third Mexican i love chinese too.Russian food is awesome also.
AngelCummings
07-18-2011, 04:11 AM
1. Indian (LOVE this stuff. I could eat curried veggies with every meal! I never knew food could be so healthy, vibrant, and flavorful all at the same time til I had Indian food. The only elements American dishes typically use to flavor food are salt, fat, and butter, which is pretty much just salted fat :/)
2. Thai/Vietnamese
3.French
4. Mexican
5. Italian
6. Greek
This is subject to change every 24 hours LOL it really just depends on my mood atm. I love international cuisine!
silk55
07-18-2011, 06:38 AM
I was getting thia the other day and noticed a interesting menu item lol.
http://newebmail.com/images/phucket.JPG
rickdugan
07-18-2011, 06:56 AM
When it is done right, Italian. The problem is that there are a ton of places that serve bad Italian food now. I am spoiled and cannot eat in most pizza and pasta shops anymore.
Second is good ol' American BBQ. In my travels I have come across some barbecue joints, including one tucked in the back woods of South Carolina and another in Kansas City, that were so incredible that I literally had a hard time stopping myself. Like Italian, though, there are a lot of mediocre BBQ joints out there so finding one that does things right can be very tough, especially here in the NE.
Third is Chinese, again when it is done right. What passes for Chinese in most places is bad, Americanized takeout.
I developed my loves for Italian and Chinese in versions of Little Italy and Chinatown in two major cities, so I became somewhat spoiled. I have finally found a good BBQ place in the NE, though it is well outside NYC and tucked in a small shopping plaza in a little city in So. CT.
lemiwinks31
07-18-2011, 11:01 AM
When it is done right, Italian. The problem is that there are a ton of places that serve bad Italian food now. I am spoiled and cannot eat in most pizza and pasta shops anymore.
Second is good ol' American BBQ. In my travels I have come across some barbecue joints, including one tucked in the back woods of South Carolina and another in Kansas City, that were so incredible that I literally had a hard time stopping myself. Like Italian, though, there are a lot of mediocre BBQ joints out there so finding one that does things right can be very tough, especially here in the NE.
Third is Chinese, again when it is done right. What passes for Chinese in most places is bad, Americanized takeout.
I developed my loves for Italian and Chinese in versions of Little Italy and Chinatown in two major cities, so I became somewhat spoiled. I have finally found a good BBQ place in the NE, though it is well outside NYC and tucked in a small shopping plaza in a little city in So. CT.
Lets just call it a given that whatever type of food we are talking about...it needs to be good.
Late after a night out
1. Mexican(carryout joint - burrito)
there is no #2...its the only choice.
Going out for a casual dinner with the family
1. Mexican
2. Italian
3. American (quality cheeseburgers..etc)
4. Chinese
Going out for a nice dinner with the wife/friends..etc
1. American - Steak
2. Italian
3. Mexican
4. Japanese
I think it might be because Chicago has such a huge Mexican population that we have all these fantastic Mexican restaurants...both nice and carry out.
natilinia rouge
07-18-2011, 11:10 AM
mine is louisanna creole food mmm i love gumbo and jambalaya
TigerToes
07-18-2011, 11:55 AM
Mexican is great because they have like 5 ingredients but make 60 different meals out of it.
Taco: Meat, sauce, tortilla...Burrito: Meat, sauce cheese, tortilla...Enchilada: Meat, beans, cheese, tortilla...
Japanese is excellent, but it's weird to think of only a decade or so ago when it wasn't popular at all. Talk about sushi and people would say "ew, that's raw fish!" and be disgusted. Now it's the biggest hipster food.
And fake American Chinese is better than authentic Chinese. I'll take the kung pao sweet 'n sour orange chicken over the stuff they serve in Chinatown and Alhambra. That's the one cuisine Americans made better.
is this a sarcasticjoke post or do you geniuinely think food served up in a china town USA is the same as going to China?if you do i feel sorry for you you have never lived and are very ignorant !
Mindy Bares All
07-18-2011, 11:57 AM
Chinese! :D
The Six
07-18-2011, 02:09 PM
is this a sarcasticjoke post or do you geniuinely think food served up in a china town USA is the same as going to China?if you do i feel sorry for you you have never lived and are very ignorant !
If you think there are no restaurants in the US capable of being authentic, you are the ignorant one.
TigerToes
07-18-2011, 07:45 PM
^^^^
lol so you think china town is the same as going to china!why don't i think that?because i lived in china for 5 yearsand have travelled extensively and i know the difference! i suppose you like your food filled with additives, preservatives,colours and flavourings, maybe that'swhy you think it tastes better and have developed a liking for it! yuk!
Michele.2
07-18-2011, 09:11 PM
I Have to agree with TT, anyone that can even compare something like orange chicken or anything that you can get from your local food court to actual Chinese food has a lot of learning to do, I'm not going to say you can't find authentic food in the states but it is an insult to compare it with boxed Chinese food. Most of the Chinese food is very healthy but also very tasty, they know how to make great food without having to use preservatives. This is a good site to see some "actual" Chinese dishes
AngelKing
07-18-2011, 09:23 PM
Not to mention that the term 'Chinese food' is a misleadingly broad one. China is a huge country with distinct regional styles of cuisine.
ArmySGT.
07-18-2011, 09:24 PM
Authentic, Shmatentic...... Do I like to eat it? This is what counts.
ZePeanut
07-18-2011, 10:09 PM
If you think there are no restaurants in the US capable of being authentic, you are the ignorant one.
I'm quite sure they can come close but I really don't believe they are capable of truly being authentic.
For example: Say you are cooking two dishes--one using fresh ingredients and one using dry, imported ingredients or even worse--extracts/substitutes. Wouldn't it be safe to assume that the dishes would taste nothing alike?
The Six
07-18-2011, 10:19 PM
The location doesn't make the food; the people do. If you think the hundreds of thousands of Chinese immigrants who have descended upon California throughout the years have decided to make fake food, then go ahead.
Ingredients are only a matter of location. Like someone else said, Chinese food encompasses a very broad range of cuisine. Why? Because China itself is huge, and there are different raw ingredients available in different parts of the country. The food made in South China is no less real than that made in the north, so why is it suddenly invalid just because it's on a different continent? Being made by people who know what they're doing is what matters.
ZePeanut
07-19-2011, 12:17 AM
Right, but since when is the US incapable of having fresh ingredients? There are tons of farms around here that are organic, local, hormone free, etc, so it would make sense that the quality of restaurants here would reflect that. Also, especially when you're in a big city (like the bay area) there are a lot of new immigrants running the restaurants. Just because it's in the US doesn't mean they can't make it authentic.
There are several ingredients that at times, simply can't be exported or are dried when exported. I'm quite certain that not every ingredient known to mankind is capable of growing in the US? The matter of who is running/cooking in the resturaunt is non-essential--what it really comes down to are the ingredients used in the cooking process. You've never watched the food channel? I've seen so many episodes when so-and-so is in _____ country talking about how ______spice/herb/vegetable/fruit only grows there...
4everresolutions
07-19-2011, 02:38 AM
^Those are rare instances though. You can get completely authentic Indian food here in Toronto, prepared by people who have moved FROM Indian to Canada in the last 5 years. Becasue there's such a high demand, there are lots of places that grow foods/fruits/veggies that aren't native to Canada that are traditionally used in Pakistani, Bangladeshi or Indian food. You can create many atmospheric conditions in a greenhouse if you need to.
I think the person preparing the food is more important than whether or not the ingredients are dehydrated, canned or shipped in from afar. I could explain to someone all day how to make Fish and Brewis but I guarantee they'd never make it as well as I can, even if I was using different ingredients than 'traditional'.
IDK - I know the Indian place down the street from me is legit. I go knock on their window after hours, when I get off from work, and the family that owns the restaurant is all huddled around their table, eating a late dinner. They change me $5 for food that was cooked with the food on their plates. I wish they spoke English, I'd like to ask them how they make their food so orgasmically good.
4everresolutions
07-19-2011, 03:16 AM
LOL Rachel Ray. She's right up there with Guy Ferri. And Sandra Lee. Awesome TV personalities, not so great chefs; and their all on the Food Network.
Food Network is a television channel - it's for entertianment. Not something you'd want to refer to as backup or credential when you're talking about authentic foods from far and away.
Unless you're talking about Southern Cooking and Paula Deen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cpd6rHIfyA&feature=related Sandra Lee makes a hidious cake that can be used "At Weddings and babyshowers!". LOLOLOLOL!
Zinaida
07-19-2011, 03:27 AM
Wtf is with all the fighting over the Chinese food? I figured that the chick said she preferred Americanized Chinese food over authentic Chinese food because....she likes Americanized Chinese food better. What's the big deal. I'm in the same boat; I love me some (east coast)Chinese food but I doubt I'd be a very happy camper actually dining in China.
4everresolutions
07-19-2011, 03:34 AM
^Me neither. I love Chicken Balls covered with Sweet'NSour sauce. Pretty sure there's nothing Chinese about it, but it's tasty!!!
Athenathefabulous
07-19-2011, 03:45 AM
Wtf is with all the fighting over the Chinese food? I figured that the chick said she preferred Americanized Chinese food over authentic Chinese food because....she likes Americanized Chinese food better. What's the big deal. I'm in the same boat; I love me some (east coast)Chinese food but I doubt I'd be a very happy camper actually dining in China.
this actually might be THE dumbest argument i have ever seen on SW! :O
ZePeanut
07-19-2011, 03:46 AM
I don't know either, lol.
I do admire that we all have our own unique personal experiences which contribute to shaping our POVs though!
ZePeanut
07-19-2011, 03:50 AM
Okay so watching the food channel now makes you an expert on food? lolololol. I highly doubt that the channel that pimps out the iron chef and Rachel Ray really paints an accurate picture of the food there.
But since you know so much about food, why don't you name some essential ingredients in ethnic food that cannot be grown or exported here and that have absolutely no substitutes.
I'm not claiming to be an expert--or even know that much about food. I was just stating my theory. It isn't -the- opinion of course, just mine. If it is stupid then I accept that but hey, everyone is entitled to their own opinion, right?
SteveSmith
07-19-2011, 05:30 AM
I love Taco Bell so I'd have to say Mexican. ;D
lemiwinks31
07-19-2011, 08:34 AM
^Me neither. I love Chicken Balls covered with Sweet'NSour sauce. Pretty sure there's nothing Chinese about it, but it's tasty!!!
Taco Bell is about as mexican as my left nut.(my left nut is not mexican)
Doesnt mean i wont down about 3 soft tacos and burrito supreme.
tinydancer23
07-20-2011, 07:47 AM
i prefer americanized chinese food over authentic chinese food (and i've had plenty of good, real, authentic chinese food). it's just a personal taste, although authentic chinese food tends to be better for your health...a lot of it is heavy on seafood and pork, neither of which i eat, and on vegetables i just am not a fan of. it's not a matter of better or worse...i will be the first person to say, objectively speaking, authentic chinese food should win out over american chinese takeout any day of the week. my taste buds just aren't that refined ;)
as far as most other cuisines go, i prefer authentic, though.
kthnx
07-20-2011, 01:40 PM
Indian, Italian, Greek, Jewish, and Mexican are my favorites... Sux my body isn't handling indian food well at all this pregnancy, which means I gotta avoid the curry and Indian dishes til November :( in my 1st trimester I craved Mexican CONSTANTLY... But couldn't even think about stomaching Jewish food let alone eat a latka (usually my fav snack!). Now I'm craving more Italian and mide eastern.
Regardless of food ethnicity, FALL is my fav season for food... Pumpkin, apple spice, pear, hot soups, rustic smoke flavors like smoked cheddar, fall spices, etc... And the most fun to cook IMO
missplayful
07-23-2011, 02:15 AM
I love Panda EXPRESS... i tried a lot of different Chinese food places ,,,, but nothin beated Panda EXPRESS yet.... so crispy so sweet and sometimes spicy! i love love love Panda!
Davey17
07-23-2011, 04:58 AM
Thai for me ...I adore Thai food . When in Thailand I always just eat Thai , when I get back to Australia the Thai options are okey ....But not the same .
Alloy Mach Mach ( very delicious )
Davey17
07-23-2011, 05:02 AM
And after Thai .... next is CHINESE , but ( Sorry ) ..lol , must be Real Chinese , not what you buy in the beautiful US of A ...Its easy to get to China from Thai , plus when in Australia we also have a huge Chinese influence ...
Asian food in general is great !
4everresolutions
07-24-2011, 02:58 AM
I could really go for some Taco Bell right now.
Crunch Wrap Supreme with 10 packets of FIRE sauce.
And a Mountian Dew.
MMMmmmm
Mindy Bares All
07-26-2011, 03:28 PM
I could really go for some Taco Bell right now.
Crunch Wrap Supreme with 10 packets of FIRE sauce.
And a Mountian Dew.
MMMmmmm
Mountain Dew Baja Blast?! YEAH, BOI!!! And a chicken quesadilla? Yeahhhhhh.
ArmySGT.
07-26-2011, 03:48 PM
Certain times I want Classic Americana Comfort Foods.
Meatloaf and Mashed
Pot Roast and red potatoes
Beef Stew and Corn Bread
Fried Chicken and all the sides.
All with Iced tea or a Cold Coca Cola.
Then again some Kansas City or Memphis smoked brisket ............oh
Zinaida
07-26-2011, 03:53 PM
^^^^Mmmmmmmm with you on all of the above
The Six
07-26-2011, 07:34 PM
I'm still not sure what "comfort food" is. Sounds like new-age babble.
I will say that Del Taco is better than Taco Bell. It's not nationwide, though. Also Popeye's is superior to KFC.
tempest666
07-26-2011, 08:03 PM
japanese
Zinaida
07-26-2011, 08:53 PM
mine is louisanna creole food mmm i love gumbo and jambalaya
YES YES YES I am with you there. Actually this might be be tied with Indian food for my #1 favorite. ;D;D;D
Cookie16
07-27-2011, 11:17 AM
American soul food. Pound for pound the best hands down.
Brazilian is a close second.
silk55
07-27-2011, 11:24 AM
One thing that doesn't settle with me well is any type of meat that is boiled. YUK!
The Six
07-27-2011, 12:35 PM
One thing that doesn't settle with me well is any type of meat that is boiled. YUK!
Hey, Shabu Shabu is excellent.
kellyallstar
07-28-2011, 06:29 AM
Give me some New York pizza.... oh thats not a nationality...
um.. I like Italian, Chinese,....and yeah
lemiwinks31
07-28-2011, 09:49 AM
One thing that doesn't settle with me well is any type of meat that is boiled. YUK!
boiled in water.....yes....
but I my MIL makes a great potroast stew.....it sits for hours cooking in some kind of simmering gravy, cut up potatoes...onions, carrots.......mmmmmmmm
good winter food.
AngelCummings
07-28-2011, 08:35 PM
^Me neither. I love Chicken Balls covered with Sweet'NSour sauce. Pretty sure there's nothing Chinese about it, but it's tasty!!!
Chicken balls.... wait, what??! :rotfl: