Why did you move to Boston? (Adams, Orleans: home, buy, incomes)

[timberline742]

Originally Posted by htfdcolt

I think you have not explored enough. There are ample, and quality, choices for Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese within the city. Then if you include nearby Watertown and Cambridge/Somerville, lots of Mediterranean options also.

The Chinese is pretty bad here. Even in Chinatown. It's better if you go with a native speaker, but still.

[brightdoglover]

Lowell for Cambodian food, always.

[htfdcolt]

Originally Posted by timberline742

The Chinese is pretty bad here. Even in Chinatown. It's better if you go with a native speaker, but still.

I always take such assessments with a grain of salt. What most Americans call "Chinese" food, are actually American concoctions that you'll *never* find in China or Taiwan. Kind of like "chicken tikka masala" which most people associate with Indian food, but was concocted in Birmingham, UK.

[htfdcolt]

Originally Posted by brightdoglover

Lowell for Cambodian food, always.

...and one of the best Indian restaurants in the area too!

[timberline742]

Originally Posted by htfdcolt

I always take such assessments with a grain of salt. What most Americans call "Chinese" food, are actually American concoctions that you'll *never* find in China or Taiwan. Kind of like "chicken tikka masala" which most people associate with Indian food, but was concocted in Birmingham, UK.

Very fair point. But when you do go with a native speaker, you're rarely getting the same preparation, or dishes. But the rank and file Chinese places on Clement in SF, never mind Chinatown there, to be heads and tails better.

[htfdcolt]

Originally Posted by timberline742

Very fair point. But when you do go with a native speaker, you're rarely getting the same preparation, or dishes. But the rank and file Chinese places on Clement in SF, never mind Chinatown there, to be heads and tails better.

And apologies if you're one of those who actually recognizes that Egg Foo Young, General Tso's Chicken, and Lo Mein noodles are not truly Chinese foods.

[simplexsimon]

Originally Posted by htfdcolt

I think you have not explored enough. There are ample, and quality, choices for Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese within the city. Then if you include nearby Watertown and Cambridge/Somerville, lots of Mediterranean options also.

I'm from a part of the country where Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese (throw Korean in there for good measure) options are available on every other street. There's just not the same culture or demand for it here.

What and where are your favorite Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese places within Boston outside of Chinatown?

[jayrandom]

Originally Posted by htfdcolt

And apologies if you're one of those who actually recognizes that Egg Foo Young, General Tso's Chicken, and Lo Mein noodles are not truly Chinese foods.

The Americanized Chinese food is as good here as it is in any major American city. When someone says “there isn’t good Chinese food here” they almost always mean more traditional Chinese food.

[masssachoicetts]

Originally Posted by Boston Shudra

Never? To hear my parents, aunts, and uncles tell it, there was a time when Boston was pretty wild.



"Ethnic food" sounds about white? Maybe some NEMA and some Latin food, but still..what?



Went out in Boston last night for pretty much the first time since covid hit. It was typical for a 12oz glass of beer to be $10 not including tip and tax.

$10 for a beer? Lol

I was in Buffalo and had 3 for $12, Charlotte I paid $5 for a rum n coke

[timberline742]

Originally Posted by masssachoicetts

$10 for a beer? Lol

I was in Buffalo and had 3 for $12, Charlotte I paid $5 for a rum n coke

There are beers that are overpriced at $4, and others that are cheap at $10.