It's weird how the US is so patchwork, culturally and foodwise. Like, there's something called "sweet tea" which is a Southern thing, and I have never had any in my life. The Southerners I know tell me I am missing out on the best stuff ever. Then again, I come from Northern California, and I thought that eating tofu bites and wheatgrass shakes at the mall was totally normal, until I met someone from outside the region who called me a hippy. ;) So I guess you can throw "Smoothies with spirulina mixed in" on the list.
And don't get me started on Mexican, Tex-Mex, and New Mexican food...
It's strange, but most of the food I really like is some kind of cultural import, Americanized. But for example, Portland OR (where I live) Chinese food is different than San Francisco Chinese food. (And there are less restaurants that cater to specific regions up here.) So I assume that going to a different country and eating regional or ethnic cuisine would result in menu shock, but I wouldn't know what ahead of time.
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And don't get me started on Mexican, Tex-Mex, and New Mexican food...
It's strange, but most of the food I really like is some kind of cultural import, Americanized. But for example, Portland OR (where I live) Chinese food is different than San Francisco Chinese food. (And there are less restaurants that cater to specific regions up here.) So I assume that going to a different country and eating regional or ethnic cuisine would result in menu shock, but I wouldn't know what ahead of time.