I'm sure the food is fantastic. Cannot do worse than traditional western food. But should I be an annoying gringo and ask what each individual item are, or should I just shut up, be polite, and take a shot in the dark and tank the hit if I miss?

  • UlyssesT [he/him]
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    1 year ago

    In many places, you just have to point at the picture and not be a dick about it. At least that's how it works for the cool local restaurants around here that have actually great food and are affordable.

    The worst Hispanic/South American food in California is also the most expensive, pro tip for visitors. the-more-you-know

    If you want Vietnamese food, go for the places with numbers in the name. Always. Trust me.

    • TraschcanOfIdeology [they/them, comrade/them]
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      1 year ago

      Yeah I understand being socially anxious, but people working at restaurants are people, too, and if we're not in the shit, and you're not an asshole about it, we'll explain/describe our food to you.

      If you tell me "surprise me" and we're not already well acquainted with, I am going into full food worker shutdown mode, so please avoid that.