Favorite ethnic food

[skcin]

For the nitpickers:

1 - I know that pretty much all food could be considered "ethnic." But you know what I mean. I also know that "Chinese" food here in the U.S. is really not true Chinese food, it's been Americanized, same with Mexican - but again - you know what I mean.

2 - Yes, yes I do like to start threads about food. I love to eat. It's a damned miracle that I'm not more overweight.


Japanese food: I've yet to be disappointed. It's so light, and refreshing, yet extremely filling. I first tried sushi (maki - that's the roles, right?) 3 years ago & I've eaten it a couple times a month ever since. I finally tried nagiri (sp) sushi a few weeks ago- the slice of raw fish on top of the rice ball - and I didn't die. It was actually pretty good. Teriyaki chicken is great too, for those less adventurous.

Indian Food: I first had Indian food about 8 years ago at my old job - the doctor I worked with cooked us a feast one day so we could all try Indian food. Oh. My. God. Chicken curry, dal, potatoes & spinach, rice, naan bread, bread stuffed with cauliflower, everything so spicy, yet not "hot." I was in heaven. She asked me what I wanted for my farewell lunch when I quit - I picked her feast.

Italian: Who doesn't like Italian food? (Actually, isn't there someone on this board who said they don't?) Granted, my fam is not Italian, so most of what I've had has been from local restaurants (NOT Olive Garden, jerks! ) I'm a sucker for any sort of pasta with shellfish in sauce. I prefer red sauce to white (too rich) but olive oil & garlic will do just fine. Vodka sauce is kickass too.

Thai: Pad Thai is like the Lo Mein of Thai food, so I like it but it's nothing special. Paw Kee Mao is excellent, very spicy - flat square noodles in a stew with shrimp, chicken, peppers, onions...YUM! And anything cooked panang (in coconut milk & spices) is delicious.

[amber]

Japanese, Ethiopian. Thai is okay. Mexican doesn't count as an ethnic food, but it's my favorite food of all foods. I wouldn't call Italian food an ethnic food, either, but you can if you want.

[skcin]

Originally Posted by amber

Japanese, Ethiopian. Thai is okay. Mexican doesn't count as an ethnic food, but it's my favorite food of all foods. I wouldn't call Italian food an ethnic food, either, but you can if you want.

HEY! Nitpicker! Didn't you read my disclaimer about what is really ethnic?

I had Ethiopian food once. Interesting. I liked the big pancake thing we scraped our food up with. There are NO Ethiopian restaurants in Buffalo, though, so I won't be having at again anytime soon.

[amber]

Originally Posted by skcin

HEY! Nitpicker! Didn't you read my disclaimer about what is really ethnic?

I had Ethiopian food once. Interesting. I liked the big pancake thing we scraped our food up with. There are NO Ethiopian restaurants in Buffalo, though, so I won't be having at again anytime soon.

I did not read your disclaimer. But it just seems like Italian food is so old here, that it's just food. I dunno. Carry on.

[ryan8472]

Nitpicking be damned. I love me some General Tso's chicken.

[skcin]

Originally Posted by ryan8472

Nitpicking be damned. I love me some General Tso's chicken.

Just don't eat one of those hot peppers accidentally!

[foxyluva]

Originally Posted by skcin

Indian Food: I first had Indian food about 8 years ago at my old job - the doctor I worked with cooked us a feast one day so we could all try Indian food. Oh. My. God. Chicken curry, dal, potatoes & spinach, rice, naan bread, bread stuffed with cauliflower, everything so spicy, yet not "hot." I was in heaven. She asked me what I wanted for my farewell lunch when I quit - I picked her feast.

Im all about Indian food over here

[David]

Originally Posted by skcin

Japanese food
Indian Food
Italian
Thai

I would go with three of your four, Paula, & substitute either Greek or Vietnamese for Thai. While I enjoy the flavors of Thai, the heat in the food just isn't good for my esophagitis & hiatal hernia.

So swap it out for Greek/Mediterranean or Vietnamese.

[skcin]

Originally Posted by David

I would go with three of your four, Paula, & substitute either Greek or Vietnamese for Thai. While I enjoy the flavors of Thai, the heat in the food just isn't good for my esophagitis & hiatal hernia.

So swap it out for Greek/Mediterranean or Vietnamese.

I like Greek food too! Hey, Elie - are souvlakis really Greek, or is that Americanized? How about Gyros?

I'm assuming that the breakfast specials and Texas Hots (aka - slime dogs, **** canoes, hot dogs with meat sauce, whatever you want to refer to them as) that we can order at most Greek restaurants here are obviously American.

[cliffdweller]

Originally Posted by skcin

I'm assuming that the breakfast specials and Texas Hots (aka - slime dogs, **** canoes, hot dogs with meat sauce, whatever you want to refer to them as) that we can order at most Greek restaurants here are obviously American.

I know this wasn't directed my way, but Texas Hots? Nevah hoid of 'em .

[skcin]

Originally Posted by cliffdweller

I know this wasn't directed my way, but Texas Hots? Nevah hoid of 'em .

Really? Maybe it's a Buffalo thing. We are the land of all things healthy, you know.

It's a hot dog on a bun, topped with this hideous sauce (similar to a chili dog, but not a chili dog.) I don't even know what's in the sauce, it's brownish red, I think there's ground beef in there. Barf. I don't think I've ever actually eaten one, the smell is quite enough. Hubby loves them.

[DrummerDeanna]

Originally Posted by skcin

Really? Maybe it's a Buffalo thing. We are the land of all things healthy, you know.

As far as I can tell calling hotdogs "hots" is a Rochester/Buffalo/Western New YOrk thing. When I first got here I was like, "What the hell are hots and ground rounds!?!"

And did you hear/read the story recently that Zweigles had to change the name of their Red Hots and White HOts in other parts of the country - no one was buying them because they thought they were spicy lol.

Hots. Just call them hotdogs!!! Stupid Rochester

[David]

Originally Posted by skcin

Really? Maybe it's a Buffalo thing. We are the land of all things healthy, you know.

Stevie gave a great performance in Buffalo on July 2, 1983, at the old War Memorial arena. And Fleetwood Mac gave a fair-to-middling performance in Buffalo (at Orchard Park) on July 28, 1978, in the late afternoon hot sun. So Buffalo cannot be all bad! or even all healthy!

[DavidMn]

My favorite meal I ever ate was at a place called Paglucia's in the Itialian North ENd in Boston

[DavidMn]

As far as at sporting venues, nothing has ever topped a Rubio's fish taco I had in Sandiego at a Padres game. MMMMM