I Love Chinese Food

When I say Chinese food, I mean the American version of Chinese food lol. Living in China, and I'd say 9/10 things I take a chance and order are... interesting lol. JK most of them really suck lol. There isn't any meat on this plate. Some authentic Chinese food is really good, but idk. Did you know Egg Rolls aren't actually a thing here? And spring rolls are a festival food. I love General Tso's and Sweet and Sour, but the first isn't a thing here and the second is more sweet than sour.

Top | Newest First | Oldest First

TheCat · 31-35

Since China is a socialist country, you have to admit the fact that home-made food will always be better than the food in restaurants.
The country takes the most part of your income.
The workers are not very happy with the money they get and they sure will not work hard enough to create good food.
When you feel the food quality in stores/restaurants is getting worse,especially in big/capital cities, you would know the corruption(currency inflation) is getting worse. Because people are not willing to serve the money/them.

You are just at the wrong place and at the wrong time.

ExperienceDropOut · F

@TheCat China isn't really socialist, it's more consumer-driven than we are. The economy is controlled, but it's more authoritarian than socialist. I get taxed higher than the locals, but it's not like they take 50% of my check or anything.

Most mainland Chinese people are VERY happy with their government and the wages they make. The Chinese economy keeps growing and growing, they have a rapidly growing middle class and Chinese people are generally optimistic about the future.

There are a lot of problems in China, but the economy and the people's morale is not one of them. Due to the aforementioned problems, I will not point out the problems here, because free speech is not a value their gov't shares, to put it mildly, and most people prefer to remain blissfully ignorant of politics.

Longpatrol · 31-35, M

Coming from Singapore I have to admit American Chinese food was something I was really quizzical about. It should be more similar given that initial immigration was from the same part of China but I guess population mix has had more an effect on the food in the US than in Singapore

ExperienceDropOut · F

@Longpatrol I think it originally adapted to the ingredients that were available, and then they just covered it with sauce, salt and then deep-fried it to appeal to American people... it's our way to smother things in flavor lol. Culinary subtlety is lost on us. But it's the flavor profile I was raised with, so it's the food I appreciate more.

Coppercoil · M

You still welded up in your room in china?

View 4 more replies »

ExperienceDropOut · F

@Coppercoil Not that I've noticed. I think it's because it's a socialist country the government artificially keeps essentials, like rent, food and healthcare cheap. People get paid less though, so things like designer clothes, cosmetics and such are more expensive comparatively (although if you came with American dollars and got them exchanged, it would be about the same price).

Coppercoil · M

@ExperienceDropOut that's interesting.. I watch a lot of YouTube where some expats ride around on motorcycles and talk about china and their time their. They married Chinese wives and speak the language well.. it's all very interesting.

ExperienceDropOut · F

@Coppercoil I haven't seen too many motorcycles here. I'm not looking to stay here either. This is a temporary gig

vetguy1991 · 51-55, M

Me too

Add a comment...