eggplantsushi2If each nation were to pick one dish as its ambassador, I think Thailand would probably go with Pad Thai, Malaysia- Beef Rendang,  Montreal (ok its a state, but…)- Poutine,  France- flaky crusted pastries (drool!), America- all American Cheese Burger, Germany- Bratwurst, Korea- Bulgogi or Soon doobu Chigae (I can’t decide), China- Handmade Shanghai Noodles and Dumplings and then Japan- it’s either ramen or Sushi. ( This is a very limited list I know, and yes, I am being a foodist) but it is hard to break out of conventional pigeon-holing when my cultural experience in this world is anything but wide.