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.

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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.