Author Topic: Best tasting Asian cuisine? (Read 4951 times)

galain · « **on:** February 21, 2019, 04:12:13 AM »

And why?

My very unpopular personal opinion is that Japanese cooking, for the talk of subtlety, isn't all that great. I love a good bowl of ramen but apart from that...I find there's a lot more interesting stuff in other asian countries (including india).

Kwon · « **Reply #1 on:** February 21, 2019, 05:03:54 AM »

Quote from: galain on February 21, 2019, 04:12:13 AM

And why?

My very unpopular personal opinion is that Japanese cooking, for the talk of subtlety, isn't all that great. I love a good bowl of ramen but apart from that...I find there's a lot more interesting stuff in other asian countries (including india).

Heard that the Okinawan diet is good for longevity, if you want to be 100+ years old.

Can you manage Fish and Seaweed for years lol

galain · « **Reply #2 on:** February 21, 2019, 05:56:22 AM »

Quote from: Kwon on February 21, 2019, 05:03:54 AM

Heard that the Okinawan diet is good for longevity, if you want to be 100+ years old.

Can you manage Fish and Seaweed for years lol

Fuck that. It's probably all the fermented stuff and the low calorie intake that helps them.

No - I mean taste!

Tapeworm · « **Reply #3 on:** February 21, 2019, 06:21:34 AM »

No expert here but I'm going with Thai. When I order that chicken coconut green curry with jasmine rice I order two chicken coconut green curries with two jasmine rices.

Then the waitress tries to leave but I'm like No, wait, also whatever my gf is ordering.

residue · « **Reply #4 on:** February 21, 2019, 10:06:16 AM »

indian, i mean the entire western world was founded on trying to get a quicker route to a curry

Humble Narcissist · « **Reply #5 on:** February 21, 2019, 10:19:03 AM »

Chinese. There's a reason why there are Chinese restaurants in every tiny town or city in America. If Indian or Thai food were better we would have them everywhere. Thai food tastes like dog food. Indian is worse.

ratherbebig · « **Reply #6 on:** February 21, 2019, 11:04:35 AM »

ive heard that south korean hot dogs are something else

dan18 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 21, 2019, 11:32:45 AM »

Quote from: Kwon on February 21, 2019, 05:03:54 AM

Heard that the Okinawan diet is good for longevity, if you want to be 100+ years old.

Can you manage Fish and Seaweed for years lol

I Was stationed there camp foster I ate out damn near every night ate like a king good portions yen was like 289 per dollar at the time 1985 1987

cephissus · « **Reply #8 on:** February 21, 2019, 11:52:03 AM »

Japanese is probably the worst.

Henda · « **Reply #9 on:** February 21, 2019, 11:55:11 AM »

Quote from: The RedMeatKid on February 21, 2019, 11:50:02 AM

Yes !!

The Italian Lifter · « **Reply #10 on:** February 21, 2019, 12:05:40 PM »

Quote from: The RedMeatKid on February 21, 2019, 11:50:02 AM

Can't stand the squeaky sounds they make in their third tier porn

hardgainerj · « **Reply #11 on:** February 21, 2019, 12:59:01 PM »

Quote from: The Italian Lifter on February 21, 2019, 12:05:40 PM

Can't stand the squeaky sounds they make in their third tier porn

lol the japs produce the best quality sans squeaks

residue · « **Reply #12 on:** February 21, 2019, 02:37:00 PM »

Quote from: Humble Narcissist on February 21, 2019, 10:19:03 AM

Chinese. There's a reason why there are Chinese restaurants in every tiny town or city in America. If Indian or Thai food were better we would have them everywhere. Thai food tastes like dog food. Indian is worse.

by that logic mcdonald's is the finest cuisine in the world

Humble Narcissist · « **Reply #13 on:** February 21, 2019, 02:38:28 PM »

Quote from: residue on February 21, 2019, 02:37:00 PM

by that logic mcdonald's is the finest cuisine in the world

For a large fast food chain it is.

robcguns · « **Reply #14 on:** February 21, 2019, 03:29:27 PM »

Hibachi is the shit,I used to go to a hibachi place a few times a week.Havent been in a while but god damn that shit tastes anazing.would always get filet mignon,chicken,double veggies and triple rice.

Bevo · « **Reply #15 on:** February 21, 2019, 03:42:36 PM »

Ron recommends orange and sesame chicken

IRON CROSS · « **Reply #16 on:** February 21, 2019, 04:03:26 PM »

Quote from: galain on February 21, 2019, 04:12:13 AM

And why?

My very unpopular personal opinion is that Japanese cooking, for the talk of subtlety, isn't all that great. I love a good bowl of ramen but apart from that...I find there's a lot more interesting stuff in other asian countries (including india).

Yes, be adventurous (& travel) , Japanese is good.
There is nothing like Thai street food, U buy still alive fish & another place cook it for U , just great experience ...............

+ choice of food is far far 'get bigger' than in western world................. fruit & vegetables selection = 10 stars.

IRON CROSS · « **Reply #17 on:** February 21, 2019, 04:08:13 PM »

Quote from: galain on February 21, 2019, 05:56:22 AM

Fuck that. It's probably all the fermented stuff and the low calorie intake that helps them.

No - I mean taste!

Western science say: probiotic /fermented food is the healthiest , try variety of Kefirs

Flexacon · « **Reply #18 on:** February 21, 2019, 04:43:04 PM »

Quote from: Humble Narcissist on February 21, 2019, 10:19:03 AM

Chinese. There's a reason why there are Chinese restaurants in every tiny town or city in America. If Indian or Thai food were better we would have them everywhere. Thai food tastes like dog food. Indian is worse.

The reason for Chinese restaurants in every tiny town or city in America is that there is an endless supply of Chinese willing to work shitty jobs in shitty Chinese restaurants.

If there were enough Indians and Thais around you'd get the same outcome

Bevo · « **Reply #19 on:** February 21, 2019, 04:44:52 PM »

Quote from: IRON CROSS on February 21, 2019, 04:08:13 PM

Western science say: probiotic /fermented food is the healthiest , try variety of Kefirs

I’m sure the Japanese have the highest life expectancy in the world

Humble Narcissist · « **Reply #20 on:** February 21, 2019, 04:49:30 PM »

Quote from: Flexacon on February 21, 2019, 04:43:04 PM

The reason for Chinese restaurants in every tiny town or city in America is that there is an endless supply of Chinese willing to work shitty jobs in shitty Chinese restaurants.

If there were enough Indians and Thais around you'd get the same outcome

I've actually been in Thai restaurants where the owners and staff were Chinese. I guess there was too much competition with other Chinese restaurants in town so they went Thai to be unique.

Chinese restaurants have numerous good meals and because they are located everywhere a person knows what they like wherever they are located. I like some Japanese food but I don't care for fish which eliminates most of their dishes. I think Thai and Indian food tastes like shit. I've only had Korean food once and didn't like it but it might have just been that one meal.

Flexacon · « **Reply #21 on:** February 21, 2019, 04:52:04 PM »

Quote from: Bevo on February 21, 2019, 04:44:52 PM

I’m sure the Japanese have the highest life expectancy in the world

I'd say it social as much as dietary. The elderly are in general much better taken care of there, family stick around and they feel valued.

Most elderly elsewhere are depressed and lonely as fuck.

Humble Narcissist · « **Reply #22 on:** February 21, 2019, 04:53:35 PM »

Quote from: Bevo on February 21, 2019, 04:44:52 PM

I’m sure the Japanese have the highest life expectancy in the world

A diet of fish, rice, sprouts and bamboo shoots plus a low stress agricultural life for the Okinawans who I think you are talking about. The mainland Japanese have a lot of stress with long work hours in busy urban, stressful environments with a more western diet and don't live as long.

Bevo · « **Reply #23 on:** February 21, 2019, 04:55:06 PM »

Quote from: Flexacon on February 21, 2019, 04:52:04 PM

I'd say it social as much as dietary. The elderly are in general much better taken care of there, family stick around and they feel valued.

Most elderly elsewhere are depressed and lonely as fuck.

Same for majority of Asian countries as well but they don’t have the same life expectancy

Dietary is the main factor, then social and the way of life over there

Bevo · « **Reply #24 on:** February 21, 2019, 04:55:55 PM »

Quote from: Humble Narcissist on February 21, 2019, 04:53:35 PM

A diet of fish, rice, sprouts and bamboo shoots plus a low stress agricultural life for the Okinawans who I think you are talking about. The mainland Japanese have a lot of stress with long work hours in busy urban, stressful environments with a more western diet and don't live as long.

That’s the key factor right there