You may eat at ethnic restaurants, but always find yourself ordering the same thing because it is comfortable and you know you will like it. The following are some suggestions you may want to take into account the next time you go eat at the following types of restaurant with ethnic foods.
Chinese:
If you always order lo mein at a Chinese restaurant, you may want to try Dan dan noodles next time. This dish is often spicy, and has minced pork in it with a thick sesame sauce.
Indian
You may always order chicken tikka masala when you go to an Indian restaurant. Just like this dish, the Chicken biryani is a comforting type of food. Cooked in a chicken broth, the meat is served on rice with raisins, onions and almonds.
Italian
It is no secret that Minestrone soup is very popular at Italian restaurants. Why not try something different called Brodetto. It is similar to minestrone, but it does not have all the vegetable, only tomatoes. There is also fish and shellfish added to the soup.
Mexican
A lot of people will order a tortilla soup when they go to a Mexican restaurant. However, a great alternative would be posole soup. This soup does not receive the attention it deserves. It is soothing on a sore throat just like tortilla soup, but it contains dried corn kernels (or hominy), and chicken or pork.
Thai
Sticky rice is the most popular choice as a side dish in Thai restaurants, but another great choice would be black rice or purple rice. Not only are they appealing to the eyes, but they also have a nice scent and a crunchier taste.
These are only some suggestions to get you thinking outside of the box. We often have a tendency of sticking with familiar foods; by trying a new type of food, you may find that you like it even more. If there is a certain spice you don’t like, tell the waiter and ask them what they would suggest. Also, when going to an ethnic restaurant, try making sure it is authentic. For example, most Chinese restaurants have deep fried chicken balls and spareribs, which are just an American version of Chinese food and are not authentic.
