So what's your favorite ethnic food?

[Cman]

Does pizza count?

If not, then I'd go with Thai, with Japanese close on its heels.

[thirstyboots18]

At the moment, Thai is my favorite, too (although I have not worked up to the super heat dishes, and when I make Curry it is mild/medium heat.  I have had Viet a couple times and like what I have had.  I just am a big fan of food, in general! 

[Jon Niednagel]

Indian or Thai, Vietnamese, and then Japanese

[GroverTheClover]

I don't consider Chinese food to be "ethnic" since I've grown up eating it just about everyday.

Southern American food is my favorite "ethnic" food. If you don't like fried chicken and BBQ, you have no soul.

[screwedupmaniac]

Mexicano ftw baby! Nothing beats the sensation of the hot sauces that accompany legit Mexicano food.

[Snakehead]

Mexicano ftw baby! Nothing beats the sensation of the hot sauces that accompany legit Mexicano food.

Yes.  Mexican food with plenty of jalapenos and hot sauces.  I love them all: burritos, quesedillas, tacos, etc. and I could eat Mexican every day.  So good.

[Eja117]

Does pizza count?

If not, then I'd go with Thai, with Japanese close on its heels.

Pizza is sorta like saying "bread" at this point.  The pizza in different parts of the world is totally different.

[Scott]

Indian for me.  Italian food is great but I spoiled myself with it while living in Italy.  I have also developed an appreciation for German food.   

[thirstyboots18]

Does pizza count?

If not, then I'd go with Thai, with Japanese close on its heels.

Pizza is sorta like saying "bread" at this point.  The pizza in different parts of the world is totally different.

So is Chinese food...probably lots of Ethnic foods have been Americanized or "Europeaned?"

[Eja117]

I should declare what I picked.....Vietnamese.....at least I got something out of that long as hell relationship....granted I can't get it now, which is cruel cruel irony

[Eja117]

Does pizza count?

If not, then I'd go with Thai, with Japanese close on its heels.

Pizza is sorta like saying "bread" at this point.  The pizza in different parts of the world is totally different.

So is Chinese food...probably lots of Ethnic foods have been Americanized or "Europeaned?"

See this is why I put (authentic) in front of the Chinese thing. 

Pizza is a dish.  Not an ethnic food from the country of The People's Republic of Pizza. 


Rule of thumb.   If you got it in less than 5 minutes, or someone in a uniform served it to you, or the name of the place had the word "express" in it, and then you ate it at an airport in London, then flew to LA, and had the exact same meal at the exact same price, then flew to Hong Kong and had it again it is no longer "ethnic" food.

Now it is corporate food.

I am sorry. If you see it at every single strip mall in New Jersey it doesn't count as "ethnic" food.   That's why "Chinese" and "Pizza" do not count as "ethnic food".  If you ate it in China town or Little Italy it totally counts.   There is a difference. You gotta draw a line in the sand somewhere.

[thirstyboots18]

I should declare what I picked.....Vietnamese.....at least I got something out of that long as hell relationship....granted I can't get it now, which is cruel cruel irony

Vietnamese restaurants are popping up now like Thai did a couple years ago.  The one where I got my taste for it is not far from me, in Florida!  Keep checking in your area.

[Eja117]

I should declare what I picked.....Vietnamese.....at least I got something out of that long as hell relationship....granted I can't get it now, which is cruel cruel irony

Vietnamese restaurants are popping up now like Thai did a couple years ago.  The one where I got my taste for it is not far from me, in Florida!  Keep checking in your area.

I will but my home sometimes makes Little House on the Prarie look like downtown Philly

[the_Bird]

I should declare what I picked.....Vietnamese.....at least I got something out of that long as hell relationship....granted I can't get it now, which is cruel cruel irony

Vietnamese restaurants are popping up now like Thai did a couple years ago.  The one where I got my taste for it is not far from me, in Florida!  Keep checking in your area.

There was a phenomenal one near us, kind of in the middle of nowhere, on the outskirts of Pittsfield.  Looked like a total dirt place, just like a crappy Chinese joint.  Butm the food was incredible.  If anyone watched Top Chef, it was the place run by Hung Huynh (season 3 winner)'s family.  

The [peeve]er is that for some [dang] reason.....   they've converted it into a steakhouse!  Pretty sure the family still runs it, and they still have the spring rolls, but...  I mean, I like a nice steak, but the Vietnamese place was otherworldly.

[thirstyboots18]

Does pizza count?

If not, then I'd go with Thai, with Japanese close on its heels.

Pizza is sorta like saying "bread" at this point.  The pizza in different parts of the world is totally different.

So is Chinese food...probably lots of Ethnic foods have been Americanized or "Europeaned?"

See this is why I put (authentic) in front of the Chinese thing. 

Pizza is a dish.  Not an ethnic food from the country of The People's Republic of Pizza. 


Rule of thumb.   If you got it in less than 5 minutes, or someone in a uniform served it to you, or the name of the place had the word "express" in it, and then you ate it at an airport in London, then flew to LA, and had the exact same meal at the exact same price, then flew to Hong Kong and had it again it is no longer "ethnic" food.

Now it is corporate food.

I am sorry. If you see it at every single strip mall in New Jersey it doesn't count as "ethnic" food.   That's why "Chinese" and "Pizza" do not count as "ethnic food".  If you ate it in China town or Little Italy it totally counts.   There is a difference. You gotta draw a line in the sand somewhere.

My friend, Rashanee, had a Thai restaurant and her brother, Mong, was the chef.  He gave me his recipe for red curry.  (I have Americanized it myself   because I like veggies, and add lots more than the original.  They are the ones who took me to Vietnamese...a mom and pop restaurant (in a strip mall!)  but they said it was very authentic and good.  I grew up more on New England fare, and hotel/restaurant meals.  Love Italian, French and Chinese (from the different provinces).