A white girl served me my sushi

[dfc]

There's this great sushi restaurant I used to enjoy. The portions were big, the food was excellent. The waitress was this grandmotherly looking asian woman, wearing a kimono, who walked taking these tiny little steps. She always used to smile and say, "good job" when I finished my Godzilla platter. I went there for my birthdays, special occasions, you name it.

The other day I was horrified to find this college aged white girl waiting my table. She wore the kimono, but she had a nose ring and these art student looking horn rimmed glasses. She had this nasally voice like the chick from Daria's world. Needless to say the experience was ruined for me. I don't think I'll be going back.

Does that make me racist?

Sure as hell does.

 

[JohnFrum1978]

Okay. Looks like people are getting testy. I guess, in the end, it's my dining experience so it doesn't matter what other people think. It's my money and I'll eat where I want.

A place down the road opened up where the food is just as good, is a little cheaper, and they have a good looking teenaged asian chick in a tight t shirt waiting the tables. I'm going there

 

[gratus fermentatio]

If the food is good, the prices reasonable & the service satisfactory, who cares what race the waitress is; she a WAITRESS. As long as you get good service, I'd be more concerned about the skill of the chef preparing the food. I think you're just used to the ambiance & aren't yet comfortable with the change. Nothing wrong with being traditional, though the more traditional, usually the more expensive it will be.

As far as being a "racist" goes, I think it takes a little more than wanting sushi served by an Asian to qualify for that title, see the definition below & make your own decision.
Regards, GF.


rac·ism   /ˈreɪsɪzəm
[rey-siz-uhm]

–noun
1. a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others.
2. a policy, system of government, etc., based upon or fostering such a doctrine; discrimination.
3. hatred or intolerance of another race or other races.

 

[Revvy]

There was a thread on here about buying sushi at supermarkets a few years back and when I expressed my utter horror at this concept, I was pounced on by those who apparently do not expect authenticity in sushi. I'm with you man, I want someone serving my sushi who is related to someone my grandfather fought in WWII.

I guess I did more mean making it, although I definitely cannot think of one sushi place I go to that does not employ all an Asian staff. I am definitely spoiled here when it comes to sushi.

All the sushi I've ever gotten at my Kroger's Surpermarkets have all been made by ASIANS.

That's all they hire, at least in the four Kroger's I've picked it up in.

SO if that's your main criteria, then I guess Kroger's Sushi is pretty authentic then, even more so than the Op's, eh?

 

[Revvy]

I totally agree. I quite going to Hooters when my server looked like this:

You mean you like to stay home with him instead???

 

[gratus fermentatio]

A place down the road opened up where the food is just as good, is a little cheaper, and they have a good looking teenaged asian chick in a tight t shirt waiting the tables. I'm going there

Save me a seat!

 

[Beerrific]

I wonder if in Asia they pay a premium to white people to work in McDonald's? If you were in Japan and a white guy was not manning the fry-o-later at the McDonald;s would you feel less satisfied by you BigMac there?

 

[Airborneguy]

I wonder if in Asia they pay a premium to white people to work in McDonald's? If you were in Japan and a white guy was not manning the fry-o-later at the McDonald;s would you feel less satisfied by you BigMac there?

You'd eat McDonald's if you were visiting Japan?

Revvy, if I saw them making it, I would probably try it also. There's a few all-you-can eat places we go to where the bulk of the food is made in the back by the MExican staff, but the sushi is made in front of you by Asians probably for that reason.

 

[ChshreCat]

You mean you like to stay home with him instead???

Nah, he charged way too much last time I did that.

 

[Revvy]

You'd eat McDonald's if you were visiting Japan?

Revvy, if I saw them making it, I would probably try it also. There's a few all-you-can eat places we go to where the bulk of the food is made in the back by the MExican staff, but the sushi is made in front of you by Asians probably for that reason.

They'll even make fresh for you even if there's a bunch of just made packages in the cooler in front of their little kiosk, even if they just put them in.

Kroger's even doing mix sixers of craft beers these days.

 

[luke2080]

I've been to tons of sushi places in the US. And I've been to sushi places in Tokyo. the one thing I have learned.... Sushi places in the US are run by the Chinese. At least around Boston.

As long as the fish is fresh and the sake is good, I'm game.

 

[Airborneguy]

the one thing I have learned.... Sushi places in the US are run by the Chinese. At least around Boston.

Same here for the most part. But there are some very good Japanese places around for those who look for them. We just discovered a small place about a mile from my house that is slightly expensive for the area, but well worth it and owned and run by a Japanese chef.

 

[curlyfat]

All the sushi I've ever gotten at my Kroger's Surpermarkets have all been made by ASIANS.

That's all they hire, at least in the four Kroger's I've picked it up in.

SO if that's your main criteria, then I guess Kroger's Sushi is pretty authentic then, even more so than the Op's, eh?

So...do you take pictures of every employee that makes your food?

 

[Revvy]

And the ones who "serve" me too.

 

[curlyfat]

And the ones who "serve" me too.

I've always wanted to eat there....

 

[passedpawn]

Girls come in all sorts of flavors. White, Black, and everything in between. I like them all, so I'm no racist.

If she's cute and cool and delivering some fine sushi, I can't imagine what more you'd want.

 

[weirdboy]

I've been to tons of sushi places in the US. And I've been to sushi places in Tokyo. the one thing I have learned.... Sushi places in the US are run by the Chinese. At least around Boston.

As long as the fish is fresh and the sake is good, I'm game.

Uh, what? There are plenty of sushi places around here run by Japanese. There are plenty run by Chinese or Korean, too, but it's really obvious which are which generally speaking. If there is no Japanese on the menu, or is messed up, probably not run by Japanese people.

I am willing to bet you can find good Japanese-made sushi in Boston since it is the host of the largest English-Japanese bilingual career expo every year.

 

[Scooterkdavis]

Uh, what? There are plenty of sushi places around here run by Japanese. There are plenty run by Chinese or Korean, too, but it's really obvious which are which generally speaking. If there is no Japanese on the menu, or is messed up, probably not run by Japanese people.

I am willing to bet you can find good Japanese-made sushi in Boston since it is the host of the largest English-Japanese bilingual career expo every year.

ive been a sushi chef/manager for years, worked with thai's, koreans, chinese and japanese.

its not some magical stuff only the japanese can do.

they all make it good or bad and thier race has nothing to do with it

 

[Clann]

And the ones who "serve" me too.

Is this the Godzilla platter??

Sushi rolls are really easy to make, I make them all the time.
Anyone else?

 

[Vance71975]

No, but it might make you stupid if it is good.

I always do a double take when I go to sushi places that have non-Asian (mostly Hispanic) people preparing the sushi. They are usually next to an older Asian guy, but I do a double take.

Best Sushi i had in Seattle was at an All you can Eat sushi place that had a crew that was mostly Hispanic, the only Asians i seen were waiters,cashiers and the people doing the Soba noodles and Miso. I dont care who makes it, if it is awesome sushi its awesome sushi!

 

[JohnFrum1978]

This is all reminding me of the Boston Legal episode where the little black girl tried out for Annie and didn't get the part so her mother sued.

 

[gratus fermentatio]

I've always wanted to eat there....

Me Too!

 

[Bru]

Reminds me of a joke ...
A man walks into a store and says to the shop help "excuse me, where are your Irish Sausages?"
Store help says : "are you Irish?"
Customer : "Yes, but why did you ask me that ? If I had asked for Brakwurst would you have asked me if I was German ? Or if I asked for Tacos would you have asked me if I was Mexican?"
Store help : "No"
Customer : " Then why did you ask me if Im Irish ?"
Store help :" Because you're in Builders Warehouse".

 

[bottleopener]

You guys are aware that there are fundamental differences between Korean sushi and Japanese sushi, correct? Ingredients, shape, size, etc. are quite different in "authentic" places.

Who cares, though, as long as the food is good.

To answer a question someone asked before, McD's in Asia (at least every one I've been in) employ locals. The legal circle jerk of employing foreigners isn't worth it for such menial labor.

 

[weirdboy]

ive been a sushi chef/manager for years, worked with thai's, koreans, chinese and japanese.

its not some magical stuff only the japanese can do.

they all make it good or bad and thier race has nothing to do with it

I wasn't implying otherwise. I was simply responding to the post that claimed "all sushi places in the US are run by Chinese".

 

[MeatyPortion]

You want "authentic" then go to the country of origin and even then you may not be getting "authentic". My suggestion: worry more about the quality of the food you're eating, rather than the trappings.

 

[JohnFrum1978]

But I'm paying for those trappings. That's the entire reason for going out to eat. I can prepare quality food myself at home.

 

[MeatyPortion]

Then find a new place. Juswt remember that the authenticity of those trappings will be endlessly debated.

 

[jonmohno]

Chinease servers may be giving you Ramen noodles!

 

[jonmohno]

And the ones who "serve" me too.

Sorry but she look half white half asian, that no count! Plus she's half naked? n Very american to be half naked.Probably more so with a hot dog in her mouth. woops!