Do you feel that Japanese food is particularly popular in North America? Phoenix Information said that when it comes to Japan, 98% of Americans think of Japanese food first, especially sushi. Is this true?
When it comes to Japan, 98% of Americans think of sushi?
Nissei shops can be found everywhere
Japanese cuisine, especially sushi and ramen, can be said to be ubiquitous in many (non-central rural) areas.Los Angeles alone1000grocery store, give me time for a song, I can't even turn the pages through the Japanese food store on yelp.In addition to Japanese food stores, many supermarkets (such as Ralphs and Sprouts) also sell sushi rolls as a daily light meal.I believe the same is true for New York, Sanfan, and Seattle, not to mention Hawaii.
Have you tried the sushi and sashimi of Sushi Gen, Toshi, Sugarfish in Los Angeles?
2. Name the dishes for Xi Jinping in Japanese?East Asian ingredients translated from Japanese
United States hasMany East Asian ingredients have names translated from Japanese, is also a manifestation of Japanese expectations in the United States.
When Xi Jinping visited the United States last year, foodies in the entire Pacific Rim were concerned about what Obama invited Xi to eat at the state banquet.As soon as the menu came out, the Chinese were dumbfounded. Why is the menu only in Japanese?
Mushrooms are shiitake, edamame is edamame, and we don't take it as a surprise; we don't care if you feed Xi dai an airy dish like white radish and jujube on international occasions; butA good white radish, must be translated intodaikon[Large root], why is it?
3. Americans love sushi?Obama travels to Japan to meet the god of sushi
There are many more examples of American stars loving sushi.
As foodies, everyone is very interested in the documentary "God of sushi"It's definitely not unfamiliar.It is not easy to eat sushi made by Jiro Ono, the god of sushi, so during Obama's visit to Japan, he made a special trip for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to take him to eat it once, which caused the media to envy, envy and hate.
The XNUMX-year-old Jiro Ono chats and laughs with Obama.
The Seattle team visited Sushi Kashiba, the famous person of the sushi god, Mr. Shiro. Is it delicious? Poking me poking me
To sum up, there are many people in the United States who love Japanese food, and Japanese food stores can be found everywhere. Sushi and ramen have become part of the eating habits of many Americans.However, popularity and eating habits are accumulated little by little, and it is not expected that Japan will become popular overnight in the United States, so...
How did Japan gradually occupy the American Empire?
1. Japanese food is very cheap: 15 dollars to eat 2 meals
Common sushi rolls in the United States, such as California rolls, generally do not exceed 10 dollars in supermarkets or Japanese food stores.Aside from sushi, the equally popular ramen and bento boxes aren't too expensive.For example, the ramen set of Daheijia, a bowl of ramen + a piece of eel rice + salad, 15 knives is enough for the editor to eat 2 meals.
Sure, while everyday sushi rolls or ramen noodles are cheap, serious sushi can be scary, but who hasn't had a big meal yet?
2. Japanese food is very high-end: Tokyo has more Michelin than Paris
Getting three Michelin stars is, of course, the dream of any restaurant.According to the latest Michelin Guide in 2016, Japan has 24 Michelin stars, 13 of which are in Tokyo,The city with the most Michelin stars in the world, three more than Paris.
In the United States, a total of 20 Asian restaurants in the United States are listed on the Michelin list, of which 15 are Japanese restaurants.New York onlyAmong the 6 three-star Michelin,sushi placeMass(Ya) back in 2009Year has been on the list. (Only one Chinese restaurant, Café China, has received one Michelin star in New York.)
MASA | New York
Of course, a Michelin star is not the highest standard of "delicious", "premium" is also important.This high level is not only about the food itself, but also not only the service and dining environment, but also the attitude towards food.The ultimate requirements for freshness and precision in Japanese materials, as well as the masters' spirit of "remembering this" and doing only one thing in their lives, may be the standard pursued by Michelin.
3. The American people are greedy and lazy
When I was a child, there was a joke that Americans liked two oriental foods the most, one is roast duck and the other is sushi.When I came to the United States, I honestly did not deceive me.To put it bluntly, Americans just like that kind of rolled up,You can eat it in your handSomething, you see taco isn't it?
Unsatisfied with the rolls, Americans have made eating sushi a lazier thing.
- SanbanjuSushirrito
The name seems to be burrito + sushi sushi, but sushirrito is actually just "paper for sushi and burritos....".
Sushirrito | San Francisco
The key is that the people of the Bay Area feel from the bottom of their hearts that this is a great invention, and queue up every day to buy it.Although it's just an extra layer of paper, but this time you caneat in handLa~(≧▽≦)/~
(Gimbap rice expressed dissatisfaction)
- Hawaiian Poke Bowl
In recent years, the very popular Yusheng Rice Bowl Poke bowl is a bit similar to Chirashi Don. It was originally a Hawaiian appetizer, which is to mix all kinds of raw fish.Later, everyone found out that this is a great way to eat.Spread sashimi over rice and vegetable salad, all the elements needed for a meal are all there.Cooking and eating has become so much easier and healthier.Praise them for their wit!
In addition to being lazy, Americans are also greedy, so sushi comes to the United StatesMutation becomes something more American tastes.
- california roll
Figure cheap: Classic components of the California roll include crab meat orCrab stick, cucumbers, and California's favorite avocado.Compared with sashimi, it is not so obvious that the crab meat is fresh or not.
Save the trouble: Another feature of the California roll is thatRice wrapped in seaweed, and sometimes sprinkle with fish roe or sesame seeds.Orthodox Japanese sushi should be rice wrapped in seaweed, and the California roll is in turn because the seaweed is not easy to bite.
There are similar Alaska rolls, Michigan rolls, rainbow rolls, etc. In short, as long as you see rice wrapped in seaweed, no matter what is added, it is actually a variant of California roll.
rainbow roll
The status of sushi rolls is inherently lower than that of sushi.What's more, the California roll contains not real seafood but crab sticks, and a bald scoop with rice inside out.Will inevitably be looked down upon by peers.But I'm really hungry, and everyone has the time to buy a bite from the supermarket or the school cafeteria.
→ Interlude news: Japan dispatches [Sushi Police]
As early as 06, Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries tried to certify overseas Japanese restaurants to eliminate unauthentic sushi.This practice was ridiculed by the US media as a "sushi police", and it was stillborn.But how could the neon of the second year give up, so this year, an instant noodle fan called "Sushi Police" was born.
The three views are extremely positive, and the painting style is extremely crooked "Su Shi Policeman".What do weird sushi around the world look like?Check it out!
- Ramen Burger
It is said that the Koala Noodle Burger was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was inspired by the Cronut.Burgers with French fries and onion rings can no longer satisfy Americans, so we developed a ramen with kimchi, which is full of Asian elements…
4. Japanese Culture in America
After talking about the food itself, let's talk about the acceptance of Japanese culture as a whole in the United States.Of course, this is also a topic for which a book can be published. The editor is just to mention a few chestnuts.
- The cultural exchange between the United States and Japan has a long history
Thomas Jefferson Memorial | Washington
The team introduced it in the flower viewing guideWashington National Cherry Blossom Festival(National Cherry Blossom Festival) is the most famous flower viewing festival in the United States.Every March and April, the clusters of pink spread along the Potomac Lake against the Washington Monument and the Jefferson Memorial, attracting tourists from all over the world to watch and stop.
However, the "Tiananmen Square" in the capital of the United StatesWhy are cherry blossoms planted all over Japan??As early as 1854, the two countries have concluded diplomatic relations”RimiTreaty of Peace and Prosperity" (I didn't expect you to be such an American country!). In 1912, the mayor of Tokyo presented the cherry blossoms to Washington as a symbol of "friendship", and there were thousands of them. Although there were many conflicts in World War I and World War II, But Neon and American Dad still have a good relationship, after all blood is thicker than water (hey!)
- aesthetic identity
Although the common people do not care about these hypocritical state relations, they have been invisiblely affected.After the United States kicked open the door of Japan, the cultural exchanges between the two countries have naturally been enriched.Americans also seem to understand and identify with Japanese culture far better than other Asian countries, (although it is still unclear in many cases).
For example, "zen" (zen), which is (also) emphasized in Japanese culture, is very respected and respected.not onlyInfluenced the cultivation of Jobs Joe's gang leader, and also allows each city's Japanese garden become a popular attraction.gas.
Japanese Garden | Portland
In addition, Japan's minimalist aesthetics and extreme craftsmanship are also highly respected. Entering the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York, works from Japan can be seen everywhere.This also confirms the reason for the popularity of high-end Japanese food.
So is Japan really occupying the U.S. Empire?Which is more popular with Americans, Japanese or Chinese?
Until I master the realm of omniscienceeelLet me tell you again~
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