Be careful what you order???
Hello all-
Sorry for the delay, but I am having intermittent IT issues with connectivity depending on where I am-the hotel I am now in has access, so bear with me.
I have yet to devote any of the time required regarding food, and there should be pages spent on it. While I do like Chinese in the States, nothing prepared me for the variety and unusual dishes I have sampled. The food is varied and generally very tasty.
It is easiest when the dishes have pictures, but they are not always available depending on the restaurant. Last night, I ordered what the waitress deceived as Coconut Shrimp with fish. While it sounded like something I might have at Lobster Shanty in Cocoa, what arrived was entirely different.
At the center of the platter were 2 whole coconuts. Splitting the coconuts was a whole fish including head, that had been opened along the back. The innards of the fish had apparently been fried and were served with peanuts as a bed for the fish. As in most dishes, white rice was served as well. (I did try everything)
While I'm not going to bore all of you with a menu list, I have thus far tried octopus, chicken feet, and squid. (whole-not what you're thinking)-In any event, I am finding Chinese food tasty, well seasoned, and for the most part delicious as long as you don't think about what you're eating.
I'll address more about the food in the coming weeks, just didn't want you to think I was avoiding it.
There are also plenty of western options although I really haven't had to go that route yet. KFC is huge, as is McDonalds, and other dishes that seem common in expat areas. (Burgers, Steaks, and Pasta)
I am concerned about gaining even more weight. Diet anything is tough to find (as if the Chinese need it)-so hopefully I don't come home with another 50 pounds or so-I already have the locals looking at me like I'm Godzilla- Yes, I know that is Japan, but he's very popular in China as well.
Sorry for the delay, but I am having intermittent IT issues with connectivity depending on where I am-the hotel I am now in has access, so bear with me.
I have yet to devote any of the time required regarding food, and there should be pages spent on it. While I do like Chinese in the States, nothing prepared me for the variety and unusual dishes I have sampled. The food is varied and generally very tasty.
It is easiest when the dishes have pictures, but they are not always available depending on the restaurant. Last night, I ordered what the waitress deceived as Coconut Shrimp with fish. While it sounded like something I might have at Lobster Shanty in Cocoa, what arrived was entirely different.
At the center of the platter were 2 whole coconuts. Splitting the coconuts was a whole fish including head, that had been opened along the back. The innards of the fish had apparently been fried and were served with peanuts as a bed for the fish. As in most dishes, white rice was served as well. (I did try everything)
While I'm not going to bore all of you with a menu list, I have thus far tried octopus, chicken feet, and squid. (whole-not what you're thinking)-In any event, I am finding Chinese food tasty, well seasoned, and for the most part delicious as long as you don't think about what you're eating.
I'll address more about the food in the coming weeks, just didn't want you to think I was avoiding it.
There are also plenty of western options although I really haven't had to go that route yet. KFC is huge, as is McDonalds, and other dishes that seem common in expat areas. (Burgers, Steaks, and Pasta)
I am concerned about gaining even more weight. Diet anything is tough to find (as if the Chinese need it)-so hopefully I don't come home with another 50 pounds or so-I already have the locals looking at me like I'm Godzilla- Yes, I know that is Japan, but he's very popular in China as well.
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