What is it with Asian candy/cookies?

[mmntech]

just found nori flavored lays at my local thai shop. fucking GODLY

They used to have wasabi Lays here in Canada. Used to love those. Then they took em away.

 

[JulesMaximus]

why you said Asian as a whole when you specified the ones you had are from the Philippines.

it's like, i drove a pinto and all American cars are utter POS.

The stuff I've had from Japan and China isn't any better quite frankly. That's why I said Asian as a whole.

The stuff that came back from the Philippines today is just one example. I've had other stuff from other parts of Asia.

 

[nageov3t]

I tend to not really care for most of the Asian desserts I've had, but it's a cultural thing.

I've dated a number of guys from different countries on the continent and by and large, they don't seem to have the same sweet tooth that Westerners have and find most of the desserts that I'd love to be too sugary.

 

[KeithTalent]

They used to have wasabi Lays here in Canada. Used to love those. Then they took em away.

I can still find them here and they have curry ones now too. No Nori yet though as far as I've seen.

<-- chip addict.

KT

 

[makken]

God I loved these growing up

 

[Ns1]

Goldilocks is one of the premier bakeries in the PI.

They have locations also in CA & NV and maybe elsewhere

People will drive an hour or more to eat at their table and purchase baked goods.

goldilocks sucks compared to red ribbon

 

[IAteYourMother]

I just had McDonald's and it was awful! Why do American restaurants taste like such ass???

 

[mmntech]

I can still find them here and they have curry ones now too. No Nori yet though as far as I've seen.

<-- chip addict.

KT

The curry ones are fantastic too. They used to have the Quebec Four Cheese as well that I really liked. I'm pretty sure they've been discontinued. I haven't seen them for at least two years.

 

[JulesMaximus]

I just had McDonald's and it was awful! Why do American restaurants taste like such ass???

I agree with you, McDonalds does suck.

Now PF Changs, that's some fine dining! :wub:

 

[Ns1]

I can still find them here and they have curry ones now too. No Nori yet though as far as I've seen.

<-- chip addict.

KT

These are thai labeled, so check thai grocers in your area.

 

[JulesMaximus]

There are a couple packages of cashew marzipan that isn't too bad.

At least I'm willing to try new things amirite?

 

[KeithTalent]

These are thai labeled, so check thai grocers in your area.

Will do, thanks. There are a couple of them right near me.

KT

 

[andylawcc]

Now PF Changs, that's some fine dining! :wub:

headshake + facepalm in epic proportions

 

[yuchai]

I don't care for sweet/sugary stuff, but Asian savory snacks are great. Too much to mention all, but here's some of the stuff I like.

Chips:
http://popsop.ru/wp-content/uploads/calbee-hot-spicy.jpg
http://www.sunwahfoods.com/images/upload/060322122834SHRIMP-REGULAR-45G.JPG

Wasabi flavored crisps with seaweed:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51k40kFdsKL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Chinese dried meat pieces/shredded meat:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bakkwa
http://0422268877.tranews.com/Show/images/News/55638_1.jpg

 

[Squisher]

Armenians make a candy called Hulva, it too tastes like slightly sweetened pencil eraser.

 

[Oyeve]

Armenians make a candy called Hulva, it too tastes like slightly sweetened pencil eraser.

N/M, had a dyslexic moment!

 

[Ns1]

Chinese dried meat pieces/shredded meat:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bakkwa
http://0422268877.tranews.com/Show/images/News/55638_1.jpg

this on top of rice = quintessential poor asian food

 

[Oyeve]

this on top of rice = quintessential poor asian food

Just add water! BAMF! Instant meal.

 

[uhohs]

choco pie ;_;

 

[CrackRabbit]

Just add water! BAMF! Instant meal.

Sounds like the Asian version of machaca. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machaca

 

[Ns1]

Sounds like the Asian version of machaca. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machaca

except no need to rehydrate.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Its Halva and is in no way even remotely american. Oy!

Psst, he said Armenian, not American.

 

[Svnla]

Wrong on all counts, Durian is one of the nastiest things. Durian candy doubly nasty. Same with durian ice cream.

Nope.

The fruit itself is nasty but the goodies with lighter flavor = yummy. Don't hate.

 

[FelixDeCat]

OP is right. Asians have the weirdest palates on the planet. I hear they even like eating Fido in Korea and eggs soaked in the urine of small children in China.

Dont even get me started on curry ants.

 

[Oyeve]

Psst, he said Armenian, not American.

My dyslexia kicked in!