Do you eat at immigrant restaurants?

[Erasmus]

Originally Posted by Llywarch Hen

I wonder if this is a version of the word that is usually written 'shashlyk' in Russia? Sort of Shish Kebabs with mutton traditionally [but any other meat is allowed, including sturgeon] that has been marinaded.
Very tasty, but most people make their own, which is often nicer than the stuff you can get from street traders.

It's not originally Russian, but comes from the Caucasus. In the old days, I suppose meat wasn't that easy to come by, and the Orthodox calendar of regular fasting played a role.

Shashlyk's okay to eat from traders, as you can usually see them cook it in front of you, and select the raw meat yourself. If you want something more risky, and aren't too aaverse to the sort of immigrant food with decidedly high feline and canine content, however, try the suspicious Shaurma [or Shaverma in some places] - near enough a Donner Kebab. I avoid it like the plague, but after a few... Well, you know what it's like!

Yep, it seems "shashlyk" is the correct word:

Shashlyk

[Susi]

Originally Posted by A Fist Full of Snow

I have a related question: have any of you noticed fewer bars and restaurants decorated with American themes or serving American style food? I'm wondering if America's bad behaviour has made American culture less attractive at the local level.

That's because American food is shit.

Canadian food ftw!

[Whiteruthenian]

Originally Posted by Erasmus

Do you like chalchik?, I ate it at Russian restaurant in BA.

Chalchik de mouton:

Chalchik de mouton, Recette Chalchik de mouton (Mouton, Agneau)

Well, not particularly. But it’s a kind of traditional food for picnics here (new urban traditions).

[Chauntecleer]

Originally Posted by Susi

That's because American food is shit.

Canadian food ftw!

Canadian food consists of what? Maple Syrup?

Originally Posted by Llywarch Hen

If you want something more risky, and aren't too aaverse to the sort of immigrant food with decidedly high feline and canine content, however, try the suspicious Shaurma [or Shaverma in some places] - near enough a Donner Kebab. I avoid it like the plague, but after a few... Well, you know what it's like!

I've never actually found any Kebab Shops in the UK which sell shwarmas. My friends and I used to eat them all the time when we lived in the Middle East, naive as we were. They tasted good though. I noticed that they sell a similar sort of food in Crete called "gyros", which basically consists doner chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, french fries, and pickles... which are then smeared in mayonnaise and wrapped in pita bread. Perfect as a meal before you hit those crazy Greek trance clubs.

[Llywarch Hen]

Originally Posted by Chauntecleer

I've never actually found any Kebab Shops in the UK which sell shwarmas. My friends and I used to eat them all the time when we lived in the Middle East, naive as we were. They tasted good though. I noticed that they sell a similar sort of food in Crete called "gyros", which basically consists doner chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, french fries, and pickles... which are then smeared in mayonnaise and wrapped in pita bread. Perfect as a meal before you hit those crazy Greek trance clubs.

Ekh! Isn't there a food thread on the forum that prompts some more healthy cravings? All we've done so far is make me ravenous for unidentifiable chunks of gristle and minced offal! Not to mention tempting me away from my Principles!

Actually - the best kebab I ever had in Britain was prepared in a fully English shop, so no pangs for the conscience there! - Bimbi's up in Durham Town. Proper big fat Geordie lasses with huge forearms make em, and they're gorgeous! [the kebabs, that is - but the ladies are also a sight for sore eyes, when you're sick and tired of scrawny stick thin waif girls ]
"Dyerlike chilliungarlicsoss onthatt, Pet?"

[Susi]

Originally Posted by Chauntecleer

Canadian food consists of what? Maple Syrup?

Maple syrup, moose, deer (pretty much anything you can hunt here...), poutine (disgustingly unhealthy as it is, sometimes I feel like it.), tourtiere (most amazing meat pie ever) umm..

Maple syrup is amazing and you know it.

[Galaico]

I usually don't. I just eat at cheap places where there's good food, nothing exotic, and they happen to be all Spanish places. I like Spanish food.

[Susi]

*runs around drinking maple syrup*

Spanish food isn't very common here.

[Erasmus]

Originally Posted by Galaico

I usually don't. I just eat at cheap places where there's good food, nothing exotic, and they happen to be all Spanish places. I like Spanish food.

Pulpo a la gallega:

[Susi]

Originally Posted by Erasmus

Pulpo a la gallega:

I don't know why but that looks adorable. I want some!

[Galaico]

Originally Posted by Erasmus

Pulpo a la gallega:

I wish I could have pulpo (octopoos) everyday, but I'm jut a poor student . It's already quite expensive in Galicia, so imagine in Madrid.

Originally Posted by Susi

I don't know why but that looks adorable. I want some!

That's exquisit. You must try Galician food, it's not very ellaborated, but the "raw material" is insurpasable.

[svin]

Sometimes. Even McDonalds. But very seldom, because I prefer to eat at home.

[Strengthandhonour]

I ate mc donalds yesterday, it made me kind of sick. I eat there every few months. I think the thing with me is that my grandfather had a rough up-bringing and he told me that during times of war..one has to eat whatever one can find. So I guess I grew with that mentality that food is food and if there is a war I have to be ready to survive.

[Susi]

Originally Posted by Galaico

I wish I could have pulpo (octopoos) everyday, but I'm jut a poor student . It's already quite expensive in Galicia, so imagine in Madrid.


That's exquisit. You must try Galician food, it's not very ellaborated, but the "raw material" is insurpasable.

I'll come to visit

Fast food makes me feel ill, I rarely eat it.