It's so disappointing, I take my friends out for chinese and everytime i try to order something a bit more authentic... and all I get is either silence or a very quiet 'er what's that'. you know, chinese food doesn't have to be smouldered in red coloured sauce to be good. no wonder the chinese menus have no moved on for the last 30 years (or more) in the UK
2007-07-01 01:51:00 · 22 answers · asked by Kerrie 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Ethnic Cuisine
Just had a quick review on your answers!! this is what I mean, chinese food is not all buffet, all salt all msg.. umm.. but this is the general feeling. I've travelled to hong kong and the food is absolutely amazing! if there's any restaurant owners, please show me the light at the end of the tunnel
2007-07-01 02:22:05 · update #1
I was born and brought up in Hong Kong and I'm now in HK telling you that you can never make your friend agree with you unless they have been to Hong Kong!!!!
It is hard to get the ingredients and seasonings in UK to prepare authentic Chinese food which demands very fresh ingredients.
There is an answerer above me even thinks Chinese restaurants in UK would mix frogs / snakes / dogs in the food to serve their customers, I view that as a joke!!!! While the cost of frozen chicken / beef / pork is darn so cheap, would there be any restaurant owner be that stupid to get meat from snakes in the forest? (where they source them?) - how much meat you would get from snakes - and how troublesome to kill the dogs in your restaurant kitchens + to break the law? and how much more profit the owner can make?
I have been to London, Manchester, Black Pool, so far I remember the Chinese Dim Sum Restaurant in the China Town London was kind of OK, if you are in London, I suggest you to try those bigger restaurants in China Town.
Otherwise, learn to cook some easy Chinese dishes is another option too!
P.S. I do not put MSG in my food when cooking, no need to do so, natural flavours of the ingredients taste good enough.
2007-07-01 03:15:01 · answer #1 · answered by Aileen HK 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People who have grown up on a meat & veg diet simply get in the mindset that, anything "different" is bad. Hence sushi, curries, and Chinese food get a bad rap.
Agreed, the Chinese restaurants in the UK lack something. At least the ones in the states we're innovative in making it more palatable, if not very authentic.
2007-07-01 01:55:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hong Kong's mixture of feng shui and money, trams and temples still fascinate the tourist so let your self move and allow it to be probable with Hotelbye . In Hong Kong you will consume some of the best food you've actually tasted, you will end up surprised by the gorgeous harbor and you'll feel stimulated by a mix of the downtown, the rural and the maritime. If you should be in Hong Kong you can't miss out the Golden Bauhinia Square outside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on the Wan Chai waterfront scars the unification of Hong Kong with the motherland. Also, in Hong Kong you can see the Symphony of Lights, you will surely get amaze by that wonderful piece of art.
2016-12-14 20:07:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the problem is that we are used to the type of chinese food that is just fried rice and else... fast food type of dishes
If you haven't had the chance to either go to a Chinese bistro that serves more traditional dishes versus "americanized" fast food type of menu or travel to the region and taste what is all about, you'll have a limited mentality on this exciting cuisine
2007-07-01 05:10:03 · answer #4 · answered by wanna_help_u 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my experience, to get really good, authentic food, either go to a restaurant where Chinese people themselves eat, and, even better, go with a Chinese friend who can ask for something special. Otherwise you'll probably just get the usual, bland stir-fried something...
2007-07-01 05:23:36 · answer #5 · answered by fayruz_fiona 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most Chinese restaurants in the US don't have authentic Chinese food. Chinatown's food is somewhat better. If you have a friend who is Chinese, ask them to cook for you. (:
2007-07-01 06:23:22 · answer #6 · answered by Ch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im chinese...was born in hong kong and the best way to eat the best chinese food is china or hong kong. if u in hong kong u gotta try these things fish, oyster, clam, shrimp, lobster, sushi,chicken feet, and dim sum . dim sum id sooo good and very cheap to me. my favorite food in hong kong is there roasted duck....i know ewww but it really good. but if u can go to hong kong than go to china town in these places NY or California. if u guys hate chinese food than shame on u. i mean even though i live in america my mom and dad still make chinese food every night like steam fish, fried rice, squid, and lot more that i dont know how to put it in english. i agree very much with that chinese girl.
ps no need to put msg in ur food .....the food have natural flavor.
2007-07-01 05:27:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chinese food is very good. The only problem i have with it is , i can never finish one and then i'm starving two hours later.
2007-07-01 01:55:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love Chinese food i usually pick something i haven't tried before and am always impressed
2007-07-01 01:54:39 · answer #9 · answered by james845257 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kerrie - perhaps if you took your friends to a Chinese buffet so they could see what the dishes look like before they ate them, they would be more receptive to trying new things.
Chinese is my favorite - can you tell :) Ok, ok - so it is ONE of my favorites. :)
2007-07-01 02:10:47 · answer #10 · answered by BBWCHATT 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋