[chopchop0]

Originally Posted by Obrero

Yes and meh. I'm sure it's fine but it's maybe more authentic than I want. All I want is good Americanized Chinese food. In fact all I want is decent egg fried rice. Is that too much to ask!!

PF Changs is right up your alley lol. overpriced and americanized

[Obrero]

Originally Posted by gypsychic

How is P.F. Changs then - have you tried that? I've been wanting to go, but I think it's probably not for a diabetic diet.

Probably not good for diabetics... I'm going there in two weeks so I'll see how it is. I wasn't impressed with their Pei Wei on University but still hoping for the best.

Originally Posted by chopchop0

PF Changs is right up your alley lol. overpriced and americanized

Perfect! I'm in.

[OptimusPrime69]

It's about freakin time some Asians were added to the mix. The Hispanic domination gets boring.

[miamihurricane555]

Originally Posted by Wonderful Jellal

Florida is famous for the hispanic population, particularly cuban.
But one of the most forgotten facts : the growth of the asian population is pretty big.

Asian population in Florida in 2000 : 260,000
Asian population in Florida in 2008 : 411,000
Growth : + 151,000 (58%)

Miami metro asian population in 2000 : 83,000
Miami metro asian population in 2008 : 114,000
Growth : + 31,000 (+ 38%)

Cape Coral metro asian population in 2000 : 3,085
Cape Coral metro asian population in 2008 : 8,050
Growth : + 4,965 (+ 161%) (Strongest asian growth in the nation)

Orlando metro asian population in 2000 : 42,000
Orlando metro asian population in 2008 : 73,000
Growth : + 31,000 (+ 75%)

Jacksonville metro asian population in 2000 : 25,000
Jacksonville metro asian population in 2008 : 39,000
Growth : + 14,000 (+ 56%)

What do you think about these numbers ? Did you feel this asian growth ?

YEA!!! I just can't wait until they make up at least 5% of the population. asians are so cool. my dream demographics for florida are as follows. 42% anglo 29% hispanic(of any race) 15% black(non hispanic) 8% Asian 2% native american and 5% other

[limehousemiller]

Originally Posted by chopchop0

PF Changs is right up your alley lol. overpriced and americanized

PF Changs is great if you enjoy food poisoning.

[Spring Hillian]

Obrero -- R U in Orland0 or Tampa Bay area?
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Originally Posted by Obrero

I'm begging one of them to open a decent Chinese restaurant.

[Obrero]

Originally Posted by Spring Hillian

Obrero -- R U in Orland0 or Tampa Bay area?
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Tampa

[Spring Hillian]

Originally Posted by Obrero

Tampa

OK. If u were in Orlando, I had a good tip on good Chinese food. There is a place that friends took me to down that way, I just cant remember exactly where it was,but the food was great. I will see if I can find that out for you. I am fanatic when it comes to Chinese food.

[chopchop0]

Originally Posted by limehousemiller

PF Changs is great if you enjoy food poisoning.

Less likely in a well known chain vs a dirty spoon hole in the wall Chinese place

[lr5497]

In South Orange County there has definitely been an increasing presence of South Asian businesses. There was a closed-down Puerto Rican market on OBT near Whisper Lakes Bvld and it was bought out by the Bombay Bazaar for the larger space and an Indian Halal restaurant opened next door. Every Firday The Bombay Bazaar has a fair/festival type occasion with a large turnout. Another large market, Patel Brothers, opened in the old Famous Footwear space next to Michael's on the corner of OBT and Sand Lake Rd. by Florida Mall and this is all just in the last few months. There are already entire plazas housing South Asian businesses, restaurants and markets along OBT in South Orange County. And if anyone didn't already know, the Southchase movie theatre, also in South Orange County, is owned by a South Asian family, and several Fridays a month they show Bollywood movies and premieres for the community, and on Sundays they have religious services as well. They definitely have a large presence in the Orlando area.