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I'm surprised by the low score of France in this poll. While I admit French food isn't "superior" to some others, there is a huge variety and a rich cooking tradition, that makes good food.
How come nobody ever mentions it, despite France's reputation on the issue ?
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French food is a little too 'rich'. And it is quite expensive, really. It's not something that can be eaten all the time, at least here in the States.
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You want me to choose a single ethnic food? You monster!
Two cruisines to stand out for their freshness, simplicity, taste, and sheer overall goodness. For an elaborate, painfully perfect meal, Japanese is the way to go. A small bottle of sake, a bowl of miso soup, and a simple wooden platter of sushi, when properly done, is just too painfully exquisite to bear. It's like eating poetry.
For the hearty, filling simple food, Vietnamese is the best. A bowl of pho is the perfect blend of spice, noodles, meat, and vegetables. It's as far beyond a normal bowl of soup as the lifestyle of Bill Gates is beyond a New Guinea stone villager.
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Imran is correct: in the US, French food is seen as food for the Rich, and usualy is served only in very expensive restaurants. Maybe here or there you see some Brasserie or a cafe, but their range of cooking is limited.
You never see some Mom and Pop French restaurant serving meals for under $20 a person.
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Mmmm, pho. Though I tend to increase the spice in it quite a bit .
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What kind of freak doesn't like indian food? I'm stunned.
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A person with decent taste . Indian food is utter crap, and I should know too. I've probably had more than any of the rest of you.
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Originally posted by Spiffor
I'm surprised by the low score of France in this poll. While I admit French food isn't "superior" to some others, there is a huge variety and a rich cooking tradition, that makes good food.
How come nobody ever mentions it, despite France's reputation on the issue ?
I'm not sure what French food is, really. I know it's supposed to be great yet I can't think of a particular dish off the top of my head. Except frogs and snails, and that doesn't sound too yummy...
Originally posted by Urban Ranger
Scandinavian food is not on the list because it's bland. Like stuffing snow in your mouth.
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I've had Indian-Americans (?) tell me that should the occasion ever arise that I was required to go to India, don't eat the food.
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