Why I hated Asian food for the longest time...Chun King

CW3 Kevin Storm — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 12:15:57 -0400

Growing up as a kid in Rhode Island, it wasn't like we had Asian places on every corner. We didn't, and if you wanted something different you got this stuff: Chun King. This awful stuff is an embarrassment to all things culinary that comes from Asia. It was my first exposure to Asian food, and my mom made the stuff. It looked like nuclear reactor waste with some crunchy noodles. It wasn't until I was stationed in Holland some 20 years later would I ever eat Chinese, Thai, and Indian food and developed a liking for it. But first I would have to overcome my fear and loathing of the dreaded "Chun King." I am sure some of you can recall this stuff, or have a phobia of certain foods based on experiences as kids or young adults, feel free to share them.

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Sep 9 at 2015 12:27 PM

SCPO David Lockwood — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 12:27:04 -0400

Yeah they didn't do Asian food right at all!

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Sep 9 at 2015 12:45 PM

MCPO Roger Collins — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 12:45:37 -0400

C'mon, that isn't Asian food. You have to visit the actual country, wherever to see what Asian food is all about. I love it there, hate it (OK a bit strong) here in the USA.

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 24 at 2015 9:51 AM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 09:51:26 -0400

http://momofuku.com
What modern Asian American food can be!