Favorite ethnic foods and individual dishes
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Booboo3604
Active Member
Thanks for the review! I've been wanting to check it out as my corporate site is right there in Skyline and now that I know there is buffet, I may put more effort in. Before I would always just make the hike up to Ravi Kabob off of Glebe. Also been meaning to check out the infamous "Kabob Palace" in Crystal City.
MMDad
Lem Putt
I went through a time when I just couldn't get enough kimchi. I ate it every day, to the point that I don't want it anymore.
When I travel I like to eat with the locals, so I've been able to experience a lot of really good food. Thai in Thailand, paella in Puerto Rico, pancit and lumpia in PI, Chinese and British (blah) in Hong Kong, Arab in Bahrain, kangaroo in Australia, real Sicilian in Sicily, sushi and ramen in Japan, and real Italian in Rome. In Pakistan some consulate employees invited us to their home for an authentic meal. That was pretty awesome.
No matter where we went there was always someone who wanted to get McDonalds, Pizza Hut, or KFC. Those people shouldn't be allowed to go cool places.
MMDad
Lem Putt
I like it.
migtig
aka Mrs. Giant
I agree. I think part of the joy of traveling and life in general, is to experience new cuisine. Only thing I still laugh about was being offered spam sushi, just because it seemed so out of context. I also am really glad that I've been open minded about all kinds of foods and flavors. I do not like chicken feet and can say so for a fact.
I really don't understand people who say they hate something when they've never tried it. :shrug:
MMDad
Lem Putt
I agree. I think part of the joy of traveling and life in general, is to experience new cuisine. Only thing I still laugh about was being offered spam sushi, just because it seemed so out of context. I also am really glad that I've been open minded about all kinds of foods and flavors. I do not like chicken feet and can say so for a fact.
I hate balut and never tried it. I just could not make my hand move to my mouth once I saw that tiny head drooping over my finger.
Agree. If you only want what you've always had, stop leaving your home.
Everyone busting on Brit food - what are we talking about here? Just English or does that include Irish and Scot as well? Because I don't think it gets any better than Irish pub food.
I'm unimpressed with African and Indian cuisine. There are a few things I'll eat, but it's largely blah. Not a large fan of anything predominantly vegetarian.
migtig
aka Mrs. Giant
I don't hate it, but I've never been offered it. And I don't know if I'm that brave. Not out of hate, I just don't want to barf in front of strangers. 
I feel I'd decline an offer of monkey brains as well for the same reason.
BadGirl
I am so very blessed
This is why I love you. Well, this, and a few other reasons.
I'd consider myself "Predominantly Vegetarian".
Dear Everyone:
I responded to this in person so you did not have to see my lewd remark.
You're welcome.
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Hank
my war
I'd consider myself "Predominantly Vegetarian".
You two are just sooooo stinkin' cute!
Can I have my Vrai back now?
What did you two do to her?
Hank
my war
Have you ever tried Ethiopian? Good stuff.
That, Indian, Moroccan & Japanese are my favorites.
...and I love a good falafel.
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I worked with an Ethiopian that brought a lot of food to work. The bread is very unique. Sort of like a spongy pancake. Most of the food was quite spicy. This gal was really adept at eating with no utensils, just grabbed everything with the little pieces of bread.
I met quite a few Ethiopians while living in Italy. They some times would get dressed up in traditional clothing for different occasions. Reminded me of the queen in the Eddie Murphy movie Coming to America.
As far as I can tell she never went anywhere. She's been here all the time.
If you only knew........
Hank
my war
Take your lovely woman to Meskerem in Adams Morgan. Thank me later.
