Chinese Food vs. Japanese Food

Koji · Apr 16, 2002, 09:50

Poll: WHICH DO YOU PREFER, JAPANESE OR CHINESE FOOD?
Remeber Japanese and Chinese food are a lot different in the USA.

thomas · Apr 16, 2002, 16:51

Hi Koji,

forgive me, I have added another option to your poll, for the undecided. I am one of them... ;)

The problem is that I love to eat in general, so I can't think of anything I really dislike.

moyashi · Apr 16, 2002, 21:32

Hmmm Chinese food is very popular in Japan ;)

I wonder if Chinese food is popular in China?

If you want to get hungry real fast go for Japanese food! Well, except for Tonkatsu

TomAsInfinity · Apr 17, 2002, 04:23

Hmm, that is such a tough call, but I could get sick of eating Chinese food, but notso with Japanese food. I just love those bento boxes more than anything

moyashi · Apr 17, 2002, 10:01

woooo the good ol standby -- bento!

Definitely something about bento boxes that is very appealing!

halloalex · Apr 17, 2002, 10:46

Sorry, that I share my thoughts on so many topics...

...but spicy Thai food is definetly is the best, there is my opinion no doubt. Well, I can understand, that Japanese food is popular too, although I find it hard to believe that someone really likes "cold noodles"

However, it is in my humble opinion all better than Chinese food. In fact, I still wonder, why Chinese are said to have one of the best cuisines in the world. I agree, South Chinese Food has some flavour (garlic, for example), but I wouldnt call it spicy. How about you?

Cheers,
alex.

Tachi · Apr 21, 2002, 12:33

Part of the problem is defining what is Chinese food! It is different in Hong Kong, Japan, and the United States. I still prefer Japanese food, in any case, but I also enjoy the Hong Kong style of Chinese food. I have not had the pleasure of checking out the real thing in China, so cannot comment.

Tachi

Microage97 · Apr 23, 2002, 22:38

I don't know about Chinese food. I mean it is great but I think どんぶり rocks esp. てんどん。 Chinese tends to be so greasey for my tastes but I can eat JPN foods all day long.

chinkasu · May 29, 2002, 02:03

Originally posted by halloalex
However, it is in my humble opinion all better than Chinese food. In fact, I still wonder, why Chinese are said to have one of the best cuisines in the world. I agree, South Chinese Food has some flavour (garlic, for example), but I wouldnt call it spicy.

oh man, go to Chengdu and order up some noodles and you will discover new hieghts of spicy.

Chinese food is amazingly varied and tasty, but Japanese food is the best.

samuraitora · Jun 21, 2002, 01:19

How sad is this that Japanese food has recieved no votes

jus_defy · Jun 21, 2002, 04:26

Seems though, Japanese food received hardly any votes, in a sense, Japanese did get some votes by those who chose "both". If you did a poll with Japanese vs. some other ethnic food I am sure that Japanese would win in that case. I love both.

jus_defy · Jun 21, 2002, 04:32

depends on Szechuan, Hunan, Cantonese etc...styles. Isn't there a difference in taste between northern and southern Japanese foods? If I understand right...northern is more salty, whereas, southern tends to be sweeter or the other way around...not sure about that.

samuraitora · Jun 21, 2002, 21:46

I hear that the tastes are sweeter in the south...with okinawa being a mix between both depending on where you are.

jus_defy · Jun 21, 2002, 23:53

came from different parts of Japan...my Mom's were from Fukushima and my Dad's were from Hiroshima...my late Grandma Shizuyo was an excellent cook and I can remember if her cooking leaned toward the sweet side or what. I don't remember my Mom's mother..she passed away around 1967 when I was only six years old.

Harvey · Jun 22, 2002, 10:08

You know there are know fortune cookies in China?

I do love Chinese food though.... ｍｍ。。。。　Dumplings.

samuraitora · Jun 24, 2002, 22:12

Fortune Cookies are an americanized chinese food...like pizza in Italy is nothing like it is here.

Scott · Jun 25, 2002, 02:58

My vote has to go for Chinese food. I'm not talking about ther Americanized Chinese food that tastes like junk. I'm talking about the real deal here. The food that is actually from China. Not something that has been altered to suit Americans' tastes. Have you guys ever been to a Chinatown? The food there is my favorite in entire world. I went to Toronto Chinatown and if I could I would live off the food there. It was better than anything I'd ever tasted. Surprisingly, I'm not a big fan of sushi. I'm not sure if it's because of the taste or becuase I've never really had <i>good</i> sushi before. Either way, I vote for Chinese.

samuraitora · Jun 25, 2002, 03:02

Chinatown in Chicago and Boston are my favorites...never been to the Toronto one,,,yet.

Ami · Aug 2, 2003, 06:20

What's better Chinese Food or Japanese Food? I choose Chinese Food!

**jeisan** · Aug 2, 2003, 15:35

chinese probally because ive had more, and its readily available where i live where japanese food isnt.

Maciamo · Aug 2, 2003, 15:46

Both of course !

kirei_na_me · Aug 3, 2003, 03:19

It was very hard for me to decided which one of the two I like best. Chinese food reminds me of southern U.S. food in a way. Very hearty and bold and rich. Japanese food is more delicate. To me, if I had to give them a gender, Chinese food would be masculine and Japanese food would be feminine, and being the mostly heterosexual that I am, I chose the masculine one...

Just kidding. I mean, I love both very much, but I would have to choose Chinese, I think. Probably just because I relate to it better...if that makes sense...hmmmm

As for which food I cook the most, it's definitely Japanese. Of course, that's because I live with a Japanese person, and therefore, I am more familiar with the Japanese ingredients and cooking style than I am with Chinese cooking.

doudesuka · Aug 3, 2003, 06:02

Yeah, I had a difficult time choosing too. But, I chose Japanese because I think it's more healthier. I do love scezuan(sp) though.

Ami · Aug 3, 2003, 06:19

Oh no! I just found out that's theres already another Thread on this topic._. So sorry!_!

**jeisan** · Aug 3, 2003, 16:24

no worries ami

View Poll Results: Which do you perfer? Chinese Food or Japanese Food?
Chinese!	47	20.80%
Japanese!	70	30.97%
Both!	107	47.35%
I hate both... -.-	2	0.88%
Voters: 226. You may not vote on this poll

Apr 16, 2002, 09:50	#1
Koji Jedi Dude Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Age: 20 Posts: 20	Poll:Which do you prefer,Japanese food or Chinese food Poll: WHICH DO YOU PREFER, JAPANESE OR CHINESE FOOD? Remeber Japanese and Chinese food are a lot different in the USA.

Apr 16, 2002, 16:51	#2
thomas Decommissioned ex-admin Join Date: Mar 14, 2002 Posts: 4,209	Hi Koji, forgive me, I have added another option to your poll, for the undecided. I am one of them... ;) The problem is that I love to eat in general, so I can't think of anything I really dislike. __________________ Remember what the dormouse said, feed your head, feed your head!

Apr 16, 2002, 21:32	#3
moyashi Regular Member Join Date: Apr 15, 2002 Location: SonyLand Age: 40 Posts: 1,566	Hmmm Chinese food is very popular in Japan ;) I wonder if Chinese food is popular in China? If you want to get hungry real fast go for Japanese food! Well, except for Tonkatsu __________________ crazy gonna crazy

May 29, 2002, 02:03	#9
chinkasu Junior Member Join Date: May 28, 2002 Location: koko Posts: 9	Originally posted by halloalex However, it is in my humble opinion all better than Chinese food. In fact, I still wonder, why Chinese are said to have one of the best cuisines in the world. I agree, South Chinese Food has some flavour (garlic, for example), but I wouldnt call it spicy. oh man, go to Chengdu and order up some noodles and you will discover new hieghts of spicy. Chinese food is amazingly varied and tasty, but Japanese food is the best.

Apr 17, 2002, 04:23	#4
TomAsInfinity Regular Member Join Date: Apr 2, 2002 Location: London (なきつらにはち ), UK Age: 30 Posts: 78	Hmm, that is such a tough call, but I could get sick of eating Chinese food, but notso with Japanese food. I just love those bento boxes more than anything

Apr 17, 2002, 10:01	#5
moyashi Regular Member Join Date: Apr 15, 2002 Location: SonyLand Age: 40 Posts: 1,566	woooo the good ol standby -- bento! Definitely something about bento boxes that is very appealing!

Apr 17, 2002, 10:46	#6
halloalex Regular Member Join Date: Apr 15, 2002 Location: Germany Age: 34 Posts: 24	Sorry, that I share my thoughts on so many topics... ...but spicy Thai food is definetly is the best, there is my opinion no doubt. Well, I can understand, that Japanese food is popular too, although I find it hard to believe that someone really likes "cold noodles" However, it is in my humble opinion all better than Chinese food. In fact, I still wonder, why Chinese are said to have one of the best cuisines in the world. I agree, South Chinese Food has some flavour (garlic, for example), but I wouldnt call it spicy. How about you? Cheers, alex.

Apr 21, 2002, 12:33	#7
Tachi Junior Member Join Date: Apr 12, 2002 Location: Tucson, Arizona Age: 63 Posts: 19	Part of the problem is defining what is Chinese food! It is different in Hong Kong, Japan, and the United States. I still prefer Japanese food, in any case, but I also enjoy the Hong Kong style of Chinese food. I have not had the pleasure of checking out the real thing in China, so cannot comment. Tachi

Apr 23, 2002, 22:38	#8
Microage97 Regular Member Join Date: Apr 10, 2002 Location: St. Paul MN Age: 35 Posts: 32	I don't know about Chinese food. I mean it is great but I think どんぶり rocks esp. てんどん。 Chinese tends to be so greasey for my tastes but I can eat JPN foods all day long.

Jun 21, 2002, 01:19	#10
samuraitora Regular Member Join Date: May 29, 2002 Location: Detroit MI Age: 35 Posts: 782	How sad is this that Japanese food has recieved no votes __________________ ja mata samuraitora (^_-)/

Jun 21, 2002, 04:26	#11
jus_defy Regular Member Join Date: Jun 12, 2002 Location: Visalia, California Age: 48 Posts: 40	Regarding Japanese food... Seems though, Japanese food received hardly any votes, in a sense, Japanese did get some votes by those who chose "both". If you did a poll with Japanese vs. some other ethnic food I am sure that Japanese would win in that case. I love both.

Jun 21, 2002, 04:32	#12
jus_defy Regular Member Join Date: Jun 12, 2002 Location: Visalia, California Age: 48 Posts: 40	Some chinese food is spicy..... depends on Szechuan, Hunan, Cantonese etc...styles. Isn't there a difference in taste between northern and southern Japanese foods? If I understand right...northern is more salty, whereas, southern tends to be sweeter or the other way around...not sure about that.

Jun 21, 2002, 21:46	#13
samuraitora Regular Member Join Date: May 29, 2002 Location: Detroit MI Age: 35 Posts: 782	I hear that the tastes are sweeter in the south...with okinawa being a mix between both depending on where you are.

Jun 21, 2002, 23:53	#14
jus_defy Regular Member Join Date: Jun 12, 2002 Location: Visalia, California Age: 48 Posts: 40	My Mom's and Dad's sides of the families.... came from different parts of Japan...my Mom's were from Fukushima and my Dad's were from Hiroshima...my late Grandma Shizuyo was an excellent cook and I can remember if her cooking leaned toward the sweet side or what. I don't remember my Mom's mother..she passed away around 1967 when I was only six years old.

Jun 22, 2002, 10:08	#15
Harvey Regular Member Join Date: Jun 10, 2002 Location: Osaka Posts: 445	You know there are know fortune cookies in China? I do love Chinese food though.... ｍｍ。。。。　Dumplings. __________________ Help me I'm Harvey! http://www.japannewbie.com iPhone apps to learn Japanese! http://thejapanesepage.com/iphone Here as well http://www.japannewbie.com/iphone/

Jun 24, 2002, 22:12	#16
samuraitora Regular Member Join Date: May 29, 2002 Location: Detroit MI Age: 35 Posts: 782	Fortune Cookies are an americanized chinese food...like pizza in Italy is nothing like it is here.

Jun 25, 2002, 02:58	#17
Scott Regular Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2002 Location: USA Age: 21 Posts: 123	My vote has to go for Chinese food. I'm not talking about ther Americanized Chinese food that tastes like junk. I'm talking about the real deal here. The food that is actually from China. Not something that has been altered to suit Americans' tastes. Have you guys ever been to a Chinatown? The food there is my favorite in entire world. I went to Toronto Chinatown and if I could I would live off the food there. It was better than anything I'd ever tasted. Surprisingly, I'm not a big fan of sushi. I'm not sure if it's because of the taste or becuase I've never really had <i>good</i> sushi before. Either way, I vote for Chinese.

Jun 25, 2002, 03:02	#18
samuraitora Regular Member Join Date: May 29, 2002 Location: Detroit MI Age: 35 Posts: 782	Chinatown in Chicago and Boston are my favorites...never been to the Toronto one,,,yet.

Aug 2, 2003, 06:20	#19
Ami iami5o4 Join Date: Jul 7, 2003 Location: California Age: 22 Posts: 334	Chinese Food vs. Japanese Food What's better Chinese Food or Japanese Food? I choose Chinese Food!

Aug 2, 2003, 15:35	#20
jeisan Kongming Join Date: Feb 24, 2003 Location: san antonio, texas Age: 26 Posts: 2,848	chinese probally because ive had more, and its readily available where i live where japanese food isnt. __________________ Fighting for peace is like screwing for virginity. =[Signature Guidelines]==[User Titles]==[Forum Rules]=

Aug 2, 2003, 15:46	#21
Maciamo Decommissioned ex-admin Join Date: Jul 17, 2002 Location: Austrasia Posts: 6,647	Both of course ! __________________ Over 100 destinations in the Japan Sightseeing Guide + detailed Tokyo Guide and Kyoto Guide Eupedia : Your Guide to Europe in English Read the "Maciamo FAQ" "What is the use of living, if it be not to strive for noble causes and to make this muddled world a better place for those who will live in it after we are gone?", Winston Churchill.

Aug 3, 2003, 03:19	#22
kirei_na_me Where I'm Supposed to Be Join Date: Jan 31, 2003 Location: Virginia Age: 33 Posts: 3,922	It was very hard for me to decided which one of the two I like best. Chinese food reminds me of southern U.S. food in a way. Very hearty and bold and rich. Japanese food is more delicate. To me, if I had to give them a gender, Chinese food would be masculine and Japanese food would be feminine, and being the mostly heterosexual that I am, I chose the masculine one... Just kidding. I mean, I love both very much, but I would have to choose Chinese, I think. Probably just because I relate to it better...if that makes sense...hmmmm As for which food I cook the most, it's definitely Japanese. Of course, that's because I live with a Japanese person, and therefore, I am more familiar with the Japanese ingredients and cooking style than I am with Chinese cooking. __________________ *i carry your heart with me(i carry it in my heart)*

Aug 3, 2003, 06:02	#23
doudesuka Regular Member Join Date: Jul 31, 2003 Posts: 150	Yeah, I had a difficult time choosing too. But, I chose Japanese because I think it's more healthier. I do love scezuan(sp) though.

Aug 3, 2003, 06:19	#24
Ami iami5o4 Join Date: Jul 7, 2003 Location: California Age: 22 Posts: 334	Oh no! I just found out that's theres already another Thread on this topic._. So sorry!_!

Aug 3, 2003, 16:24	#25
jeisan Kongming Join Date: Feb 24, 2003 Location: san antonio, texas Age: 26 Posts: 2,848	no worries ami

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