Asian Culture Discussion Thread

[computersputin]

MAN F THIS QUARANTINE !!

 

[Beruseruku Desu]

For you dudes that have traveled extensively in Asian countries, how proficient are you in the local language?

I can speak elementary level Korean
And I can speak some Japanese.

studied Japanese in college but after I graduated I forgot a lot because I wasn’t consistently using the language.

 

[everysingletime]

I can speak elementary level Korean
And I can speak some Japanese.

studied Japanese in college but after I graduated I forgot a lot because I wasn’t consistently using the language.

I hear ya.

I took French in high school for four years.

I studied Korean for the last two months.

I'm presently better at Korean than French, and my Korean is at baby level.

You don't use it, you lose it

 

[frink85]

Thanks for sharing. I had similar emotions, anger/sadness/more anger/more sadness. My parents worked nights when I was a kid so we had a katulong growing up, and looking back I wouldn't imagine any of us treating her badly let alone as a damn slave. While I'm glad Lola got to go home before she passed, I hoped she just stayed there but I get why she didn't just like the author said.

I doubt this happens in the US anymore, but I'm 99% sure this same scenario goes on in the PI. Even sadder that it's often their own blood family, you take a girl cousin from the province who's 200x poorer than you make her work for the money you send to her family. Your family

The many Lolas of the Philippines, where being “part of the family” can be a blessing and a curse

Utang na loob—or "debt of gratitude"—shapes the practice of working as a maid for one's family members, recently highlighted by Alex Tizon’s controversial essay in the Atlantic, My Family’s Slave.

qz.com

Are relatives worse employers to Filipino domestic helpers?

Domestic helpers in the country continue to face abuse despite the implementation of Batas Kasambahay or the Domestic Workers Act of 2013

www.rappler.com

sometimes it be your own people. doesn't matter if you're blood or not, some rich or even middle class folks will treat you like crap

 

[computersputin]

I once tutored for a really rich family in Taipei (think Parasite) and they had a live in Filipino helper.
They treated her like poop.
I asked the mother, aren't you afraid of theft, since she had a whole collection of Birkin bags in full display in her closet.
And she said "no because she's never allowed to leave the house without permission and if she does steal, they'll ship her back to the Philippines.

And yes, the mother would sleep all day.

 

[everysingletime]

My family had a live in maid in the Philippines. I don't remember her but I'd like to think they treated her well.

 

[computersputin]

My *** is too paranoid for a maid.

 

[Deleted member 204831]

Let me contribute some food pics. Most of the time I try not to eat too fancy and try to get what the locals get, maybe once every other day. Still ended up eating like a tourist haha

 

[computersputin]

ichiran ..im not impressed by their ramen to be honest.

everything else is legit.

I never made it to the fish market. I have a hard time waking up early due to the time difference.

A lot of the department stores in Tokyo has a great food market in the basement level where you can get really decent food to go.
The top floors has honestly good selection of restaurants.
I recommend Isetan in Shinjuku.

 

[Deleted member 204831]

I was actually excited to try the McDonald’s there. Why can’t they make the chicken sandwich the same here?

 

[Deleted member 204831]

ichiran ..im not impressed by their ramen to be honest.

I liked it. But my stomach doesn’t handle oily broth well...still ate it daily tho. Worth the pain.

Tokyo Station is huge and a lot of food options too. It’s like a mini underground city.

 

[computersputin]

I usually get Mosburger instead of Mcdonalds.

Afuri Ramen is pretty nice.

 

[everysingletime]

Not my picture obviously...had to google, but this was the best ramen I've ever had

Not that I've had a lot of ramen.

The meat effing melted in your mouth

Stop by Shinka Ramen next time you in NYC. For my northeast nters, if you know a better spot in NYC than this lmk what I'm missing out on.

 

[computersputin]

I use to go to Minca when I lived downtown NY

Shinka is new right ? cuz I never heard of it before.
Just checked, 2017. Yeah I never been. Looks good though form their prestige.

$20 a bowl?

 

[everysingletime]

So you gonna make us guess where its from ??

I'm sorry, I edited

 

[frink85]

Is there anywhere in SoCal or even the US to get good Japanese katsu? L&L is good, but nowhere near the same. I'm talking like quality pork cutlet and the AYCE cabbage/sides lol.

 

[computersputin]

i use to religiously go to UDON West (St Marks) for tonkatsu, for like 10 years when I lived in NYC. and also Sushi park until it literally exploded.

I go to Izakaya Gazen when Im in LA but dunno if they have katsu.

 

[everysingletime]

i use to religiously go to UDON West (St Marks) for tonkatsu, for like 10 years when I lived in NYC. and also Sushi park until it literally exploded.

I've never been but I think I know what place you talking about. If I am correct, that place has lines for days lol

 

[computersputin]

I've never been but I think I know what place you talking about. If I am correct, that place has lines for days lol

You're probably thinking of Totto . Udon west is more of a LES, NYU crowd. Back in the days Id go to Yakitori Taisho cuz I was broke. And then pick up an onigiri at Sunrise Mart.

 

[computersputin]

I was recommended Raku last year when I went back to NYC. Its good for udon but Im no expert.

 

[wuchi01]

Sunday, June 7 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Bruce Lee 30 for 30 'Be Water'.

 

[HNL HI]

ebi burger is definitely legit

Is there anywhere in SoCal or even the US to get good Japanese katsu? L&L is good, but nowhere near the same. I'm talking like quality pork cutlet and the AYCE cabbage/sides lol.

LA must have a few tonkatsu restaurants

Kimukatsu - Los Angeles, CA

Specialties: Kimukatsu is the most famous pork cutlet restaurant in Japan, with over 21 locations all around the world. We have frequently been featured in Japanese media including popular magazines and TV shows, making Kimukatsu one of the hottest restaurants to dine at. We are happy to now be...

m.yelp.com

 

[frink85]

ebi burger is definitely legit



LA must have a few tonkatsu restaurants

Kimukatsu - Los Angeles, CA

Specialties: Kimukatsu is the most famous pork cutlet restaurant in Japan, with over 21 locations all around the world. We have frequently been featured in Japanese media including popular magazines and TV shows, making Kimukatsu one of the hottest restaurants to dine at. We are happy to now be...

m.yelp.com

looks bomb, on my list. thanks bruh.

 

[danger style]

 

[Nawzlew]

joyyyyyyy