Perhaps that is just the secret of American-Chinese chefs!
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Have you ever wondered where all the Chinese people who work at all the Chinese restaurants come from? And they all speak Chinese and English too...well, they all speak Chinese...
And don't say "China".
And don't say "China".
Hmmmmmmm...you just stumped me..
Do they all live in some completely Chinese neighborhood? Is there one of these neighborhoods near every Chinese restaurant? Do enough people who live in these neighborhoods exist to fully staff all the Chinese restaurants during all work hours? I'm sure most of the people who would live in these neighborhoods do NOT work in Chinese restaurants.
Hmmmm, well there is a lot of "China Towns" scattered everywhere throughout the U.S.A...
Those are mostly in cities or populated areas I think...and you can usually find a few Chinese restaurants in each town, whether it be a large or small town.
In many cases, the owners of the restaurant have shipped the workers directly from China. They pay for their travel, aid in getting visas (sometimes), and pay for housing. Sometimes, they own a house/apartment which serves most of the workers. In exchange for these expenses, the workers agree to work at the restaurant for a certain amount of time (2 years-ish).
After that, many take the money they make, which is considerably more than they would have made in China, and return home. Others, particualrly chefs and cooks, stick around and file for free agency. A good Chef is much sought after.
It all sounds so seventeenth century, but it still occurs.
After that, many take the money they make, which is considerably more than they would have made in China, and return home. Others, particualrly chefs and cooks, stick around and file for free agency. A good Chef is much sought after.
It all sounds so seventeenth century, but it still occurs.
Ah yes, that makes so much sense now. Thank you.
But all the crap 'Chinese' food we eat now isn't really Chinese. Just made to look like one. If we had real Chinese food, bet your sun-deprived place down there, you won't eat a morsel of it.
yuck ... jellyfish ... pickled chicken feet ... fish heads ... chopped chicken bones ... cow eye ...
but I'm an American wimp who has been brainwashed to have an aversion to these foods.
but I'm an American wimp who has been brainwashed to have an aversion to these foods.
Mr. Winkle, that was about half correct. I especially enjoy chicken feet. Not pickled, but cooked in chilies and steamed, called dim sum. Fish head soup is excellent, whole suckling pig is awesome. Cow's eyes, haven't eaten or heard of that yet. Umm... yes, Pig's paws are great when roasted!
My friend's family owns a Chinese Restuarant :) I suppose they think if they know how to make food anyway, why not make money from it?
I should start a Dorky Hispanic Republican food place... It would consist of popcorn, which is the only thing I can make.
I should start a Dorky Hispanic Republican food place... It would consist of popcorn, which is the only thing I can make.
I don't know much Chinese, but I'm sure that Jake would like the cream of Sum Yung Gai!
LOL, That's so wrong! (sorry Jake! Couldn't help it!)
The only Chinese I know is thank you (sieh sieh?), Wo da Airen (my lover), and Nihao.
I know more Japanese than Chinese :P
The only Chinese I know is thank you (sieh sieh?), Wo da Airen (my lover), and Nihao.
I know more Japanese than Chinese :P
But all the crap 'Chinese' food we eat now isn't really Chinese. Just made to look like one. If we had real Chinese food, bet your sun-deprived place down there, you won't eat a morsel of it.
I don't understand your point. It's a well known fact that Chinese food served in Chinese restaurants is not genuine Chinese cuisine, however, what is eaten in Chinese restaurants is delicious in my opinion. I do not go to a Chinese restaurant for some illogical need to be immersed in Chinese culture; I go to a Chinese restaurant because the food appeals to my tastes.