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The topic title says, "Why is Thai cuisine more popular than Chinese or Korean?" I've lived in five states and the District of Columbia and I have never seen that to be true. Yes, there are far more Thai places than there were 15 years ago, but still not more than other Asian cuisines anywhere I've been. Personally, I like them all. And why are we ignoring Japanese cuisine in this survey? There are tons of sushi places where I live now. There are even sushi bars in three supermarkets in my neighborhood and we don't have all that many Japanese people living in Arizona.
In the DC area I can go over to NOVA and experience all of the above. I am especially fond of Vietnamese Pho houses and
prefer Chinese food over Thai although I love Thai iced tea.
True sushi joints aren't as plentiful though I know of a few.
One reason I'm fairly so-so on Thai (and a number of other subgroups of Asian cuisine) is its reliance on fish sauce as such a common cooking staple, and it's just not a fave of mine.
I absolutely love Thai food. It is my all time favorite. then Viet,Korean or Japanese food.
I don't do much Japanese food much anymore cause it's quite pricey. Forget Chinese. But I ll do a buffet once in a blue moon.
Let's face it, most of these restaurants are Americanize. If any of these joints are truely authentic, most of you wouldn't or couldn't eat it..
One of the best Thai restaurant I ever been to is in Vegas.... Someone mentioned Minnesota, there is a huge Lao/Thai community there. I am sure it's good.
Thai food is definitely not healthy. It has a lot of seasoning. Japanese and Vietnamese are freshest and healthier... I think Thai food has finally catch on because Americans are willing to step out of their comfort zone.
I am a Vietnamese guy that loves to eat, and living in Houston. I got a variety of good foods within 30minute drive.
Thai food is overrated, at least the Americanized kind. It's way too sweet. It seems especially popular on the West Coast. Many Chinese places have converted to Thai, or been shut down and Thai restaurants opened near them.
I think Thai food is also seen as being healthier.
Some foods are sweet, but it's not necessarily the first flavor I think of. I'm sure that it's become very Americanized also. But, still the flavors are more vibrant than Chinese American.
I absolutely love Thai food. It is my all time favorite. then Viet,Korean or Japanese food.
I don't do much Japanese food much anymore cause it's quite pricey. Forget Chinese. But I ll do a buffet once in a blue moon.
Let's face it, most of these restaurants are Americanize. If any of these joints are truely authentic, most of you wouldn't or couldn't eat it..
One of the best Thai restaurant I ever been to is in Vegas.... Someone mentioned Minnesota, there is a huge Lao/Thai community there. I am sure it's good.
Thai food is definitely not healthy. It has a lot of seasoning. Japanese and Vietnamese are freshest and healthier... I think Thai food has finally catch on because Americans are willing to step out of their comfort zone.
I am a Vietnamese guy that loves to eat, and living in Houston. I got a variety of good foods within 30minute drive.
See, this is where I sort of understand but disagree that Asian cuisines aren't healthy. It's the Americanized versions that aren't healthy at all.
Ever seen a fat Thai person? The typical Thai national is thin or skinny compare to Americans. Thai food is actually very light on sauce. The use of seasoning with spices does not add loads of unhealthy calories.
I just can't stand all these Thai places that pop out of every urban places that claim to be authentic but they're nothing more than Chinese eateries using Thai-ish style ingredients.
All 3, Thai, Japanese, and Vietnamese are equal in fresh and healthy eating if you choose to eat the true ethnic dishes.
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