Italian food is very hit or miss imo

[Jason Voorhees]

Italian food in my experience is very hit or miss, especially when compared to consistently bold and flavorful dishes from like Indian, Chinese Mexican restaurants. Italian dishes are very simple. Hardly 3-4 ingredients means there's very little room to hide behind complex spices or sauces. A tomato pasta, for instance, can taste rich and vibrant if made with ripe San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, and high-quality olive oil—but bland and watery if those ingredients aren't top-tier Because of this Italian food often feel underwhelming. I've had good Italian food but also very mediocre Italian food

In contrast, Indian and Mexican cuisines have pack layers of flavor with their use of spices, herbs, and slow cooking techniques. It is like a explosion if flavour in every bite you take. Even a street taco stand in Mexico or a small restaurants offer meals bursting with depth and intensity. Both Indian and Mexican food is them more forgiving when it comes to ingredient quality. Italian food, on the other hand, is heavily ingredient-driven, especially in dishes like Caprese salads, risottos, or bruschetta. If the cheese isn't fresh, or the bread is stale, the dish simply falls flat.

Italian food is also the same 3-4 flavours being played around. Italian food is good don't get me wrong much better than all other cusines in Europe but overrated imo.

 

[Jason Voorhees]

@deadstock @loyolaxavvierretard @666PSL @Sonneillon

 

[CD34]

it's not very rich in strange dopaminergic processed sauces (as kebab etc)... it's more stuff that if it's of quality it's good, if the ingredients are of low quality it sucks

 

[Tusseleif]

Pasta is one of the worst bloatfoods

 

[loyolaxavvierretard]

I DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT ITALIAN FOOD TBH.

 

[deadstock]

U need good quality ingredients

They can't hide bad quality with disgusting spices and sauces like other ethnics do

 

[RapeAllFemales]

Tagging italiancels
@Darkeningstar @medialcanthuscel @Sonneillon @CD34

 

[Sonneillon]

Italian food in my experience is very hit or miss, especially when compared to consistently bold and flavorful dishes from like Indian, Chinese Mexican restaurants. Italian dishes are very simple. Hardly 3-4 ingredients means there's very little room to hide behind complex spices or sauces. A tomato pasta, for instance, can taste rich and vibrant if made with ripe San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, and high-quality olive oil—but bland and watery if those ingredients aren't top-tier Because of this Italian food often feel underwhelming. I've had good Italian food but also very mediocre Italian food

In contrast, Indian and Mexican cuisines have pack layers of flavor with their use of spices, herbs, and slow cooking techniques. It is like a explosion if flavour in every bite you take. Even a street taco stand in Mexico or a small restaurants offer meals bursting with depth and intensity. Both Indian and Mexican food is them more forgiving when it comes to ingredient quality. Italian food, on the other hand, is heavily ingredient-driven, especially in dishes like Caprese salads, risottos, or bruschetta. If the cheese isn't fresh, or the bread is stale, the dish simply falls flat.

Italian food is also the same 3-4 flavours being played around. Italian food is good don't get me wrong much better than all other cusines in Europe but overrated imo.

Then its not italian idiot

 

[Snicket]

Italian food in my experience is very hit or miss, especially when compared to consistently bold and flavorful dishes from like Indian, Chinese Mexican restaurants. Italian dishes are very simple. Hardly 3-4 ingredients means there's very little room to hide behind complex spices or sauces. A tomato pasta, for instance, can taste rich and vibrant if made with ripe San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, and high-quality olive oil—but bland and watery if those ingredients aren't top-tier Because of this Italian food often feel underwhelming. I've had good Italian food but also very mediocre Italian food

In contrast, Indian and Mexican cuisines have pack layers of flavor with their use of spices, herbs, and slow cooking techniques. It is like a explosion if flavour in every bite you take. Even a street taco stand in Mexico or a small restaurants offer meals bursting with depth and intensity. Both Indian and Mexican food is them more forgiving when it comes to ingredient quality. Italian food, on the other hand, is heavily ingredient-driven, especially in dishes like Caprese salads, risottos, or bruschetta. If the cheese isn't fresh, or the bread is stale, the dish simply falls flat.

Italian food is also the same 3-4 flavours being played around. Italian food is good don't get me wrong much better than all other cusines in Europe but overrated imo.

What do you mean? Most pasta dishes are incredibly safe options.

 

[RXnd]

Italian food in my experience is very hit or miss, especially when compared to consistently bold and flavorful dishes from like Indian, Chinese Mexican restaurants. Italian dishes are very simple. Hardly 3-4 ingredients means there's very little room to hide behind complex spices or sauces. A tomato pasta, for instance, can taste rich and vibrant if made with ripe San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, and high-quality olive oil—but bland and watery if those ingredients aren't top-tier Because of this Italian food often feel underwhelming. I've had good Italian food but also very mediocre Italian food

In contrast, Indian and Mexican cuisines have pack layers of flavor with their use of spices, herbs, and slow cooking techniques. It is like a explosion if flavour in every bite you take. Even a street taco stand in Mexico or a small restaurants offer meals bursting with depth and intensity. Both Indian and Mexican food is them more forgiving when it comes to ingredient quality. Italian food, on the other hand, is heavily ingredient-driven, especially in dishes like Caprese salads, risottos, or bruschetta. If the cheese isn't fresh, or the bread is stale, the dish simply falls flat.

Italian food is also the same 3-4 flavours being played around. Italian food is good don't get me wrong much better than all other cusines in Europe but overrated imo.

Mexican and Indian food is legit just grease and oil, doesn’t taste good at all

 

[Jason Voorhees]

Then its not italian idiot

Olive garden isn't Italian?

 

[RXnd]

Olive garden isn't Italian?

Dude that is American food

 

[Jason Voorhees]

Mexican and Indian food is legit just grease and oil, doesn’t taste good at all

Disagree. They are oily but are very satisfying comfort food

 

[Jason Voorhees]

Dude that is American food

I have never been to Italy but have eaten in plenty of restaurants in the U.S that serve Italian food and this is consistently my experience either it tastes great or meh

 

[loyolaxavvierretard]

OP'S FATE AFTER ITALIANS ENTER THE THREAD

 

[Jason Voorhees]

What do you mean? Most pasta dishes are incredibly safe options.

A perfect carbonara, for example demands precise timing and quality ingredients-genuine guanciale, Pecorino Romano, and just the right egg-to-pasta ratio. Without finesse, it turns into scrambled eggs and greasy noodles.

 

[optimisticzoomer]

Italian and Indian food mogs
Give me some margherita pizza or masala dosa

 

[italianmaxxer]

Italian food in my experience is very hit or miss, especially when compared to consistently bold and flavorful dishes from like Indian, Chinese Mexican restaurants. Italian dishes are very simple. Hardly 3-4 ingredients means there's very little room to hide behind complex spices or sauces. A tomato pasta, for instance, can taste rich and vibrant if made with ripe San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, and high-quality olive oil—but bland and watery if those ingredients aren't top-tier Because of this Italian food often feel underwhelming. I've had good Italian food but also very mediocre Italian food

In contrast, Indian and Mexican cuisines have pack layers of flavor with their use of spices, herbs, and slow cooking techniques. It is like a explosion if flavour in every bite you take. Even a street taco stand in Mexico or a small restaurants offer meals bursting with depth and intensity. Both Indian and Mexican food is them more forgiving when it comes to ingredient quality. Italian food, on the other hand, is heavily ingredient-driven, especially in dishes like Caprese salads, risottos, or bruschetta. If the cheese isn't fresh, or the bread is stale, the dish simply falls flat.

Italian food is also the same 3-4 flavours being played around. Italian food is good don't get me wrong much better than all other cusines in Europe but overrated imo.

wow, u expalined it perfectly

 

[Snicket]

A perfect carbonara, for example demands precise timing and quality ingredients-genuine guanciale, Pecorino Romano, and just the right egg-to-pasta ratio. Without finesse, it turns into scrambled eggs and greasy noodles.

I guess I don't have a refined palate!
I'm fine with pasta dishes as long as the pasta is cooked properly

 

[loyolaxavvierretard]

I have never been to Italy but have eaten in plenty of restaurants in the U.S that serve Italian food and this is consistently my experience either it tastes great or meh

DO YOU PULL 1000$ RANDOMLY OUT OF YOUR PANTS NIGGA ? HOW RICH ARE YOU ?

 

[Snicket]

DO YOU PULL 1000$ RANDOMLY OUT OF YOUR PANTS NIGGA ? HOW RICH ARE YOU ?

Jason getting out of the chopper to eat at the top Pizzeria in NYC:

 

[loyolaxavvierretard]

Jason getting out of the chopper to eat at the top Pizzeria in NYC:
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HIS FAMILY FINDS 500$ FROM THE WASHING MACHINE AT LEAST ONCE EVERY WEEK. HE TRAVELS FOR FUN AND DRINKS MORE MONSTER THAN WATER.

DONATE TO US POORCELS TOO BRAH

 

[Jason Voorhees]

DO YOU PULL 1000$ RANDOMLY OUT OF YOUR PANTS NIGGA ? HOW RICH ARE YOU ?

I am a foodie

 

[Snicket]

HIS FAMILY FINDS 500$ FROM THE WASHING MACHINE AT LEAST ONCE EVERY WEEK. HE TRAVELS FOR FUN AND DRINKS MORE MONSTER THAN WATER.

DONATE TO US POORCELS TOO BRAH

I've got the Nixon Foundation to pay for everything.

 

[anthony111553]

hating ass nigga

 

[loyolaxavvierretard]

I am a foodie

HOW DO YOU EAT AT "PLENTY OF US RESTAURANTS". SEEMS LIKE YOU VISIT FREQUENTLY

 

[Snicket]

HOW DO YOU EAT AT "PLENTY OF US RESTAURANTS". SEEMS LIKE YOU VISIT FREQUENTLY

 

[Jason Voorhees]

HOW DO YOU EAT AT "PLENTY OF US RESTAURANTS". SEEMS LIKE YOU VISIT FREQUENTLY

Yes every couple of months

 

[Snicket]

Yes everything couple of months

I have a couple of go-to restaurants that I'm happy with.
Just stick to what works.

 

[Allandro]

Italian food in my experience is very hit or miss, especially when compared to consistently bold and flavorful dishes from like Indian, Chinese Mexican restaurants. Italian dishes are very simple. Hardly 3-4 ingredients means there's very little room to hide behind complex spices or sauces. A tomato pasta, for instance, can taste rich and vibrant if made with ripe San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, and high-quality olive oil—but bland and watery if those ingredients aren't top-tier Because of this Italian food often feel underwhelming. I've had good Italian food but also very mediocre Italian food

In contrast, Indian and Mexican cuisines have pack layers of flavor with their use of spices, herbs, and slow cooking techniques. It is like a explosion if flavour in every bite you take. Even a street taco stand in Mexico or a small restaurants offer meals bursting with depth and intensity. Both Indian and Mexican food is them more forgiving when it comes to ingredient quality. Italian food, on the other hand, is heavily ingredient-driven, especially in dishes like Caprese salads, risottos, or bruschetta. If the cheese isn't fresh, or the bread is stale, the dish simply falls flat.

Italian food is also the same 3-4 flavours being played around. Italian food is good don't get me wrong much better than all other cusines in Europe but overrated imo.

There are many Italian dishes, there are many strong and flavourful dishes, they're just not mainstream enough like pizza and pasta...

 

[Jason Voorhees]

@FutureSlayer

 

[Jason Voorhees]

There are many Italian dishes, there are many strong and flavourful dishes, they're just not mainstream enough like pizza and pasta...

Name me a few..I'll try it next time

 

[the_machinist_786]

Nah man say whatever but pasta and pizza >>

 

[loyolaxavvierretard]

Yes every couple of months

IS YOUR DAD ONE OF THESE THREE GUYS ?

 

[Jason Voorhees]

@It'snotover

 

[Snicket]

@It'snotover

Margherita pizza. Try it.

 

[spongebob]

Easy
Cheap
Good

Enough said

 

[Allandro]

Name me a few..I'll try it next time

Casu Marzu for example, they say it's very good... You need stomach to eat it tho.

Or for example Nduja is a famous Calabrian sausage, it's very spicy.

I doubt you can find any of these things in the US, also because Casu Marzu is illegal.

 

[It'snotover]

Italian food in my experience is very hit or miss, especially when compared to consistently bold and flavorful dishes from like Indian, Chinese Mexican restaurants. Italian dishes are very simple. Hardly 3-4 ingredients means there's very little room to hide behind complex spices or sauces. A tomato pasta, for instance, can taste rich and vibrant if made with ripe San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, and high-quality olive oil—but bland and watery if those ingredients aren't top-tier Because of this Italian food often feel underwhelming. I've had good Italian food but also very mediocre Italian food

In contrast, Indian and Mexican cuisines have pack layers of flavor with their use of spices, herbs, and slow cooking techniques. It is like a explosion if flavour in every bite you take. Even a street taco stand in Mexico or a small restaurants offer meals bursting with depth and intensity. Both Indian and Mexican food is them more forgiving when it comes to ingredient quality. Italian food, on the other hand, is heavily ingredient-driven, especially in dishes like Caprese salads, risottos, or bruschetta. If the cheese isn't fresh, or the bread is stale, the dish simply falls flat.

Italian food is also the same 3-4 flavours being played around. Italian food is good don't get me wrong much better than all other cusines in Europe but overrated imo.

I won't lie i know shit about mexican and indian cuisines(except the curry jfl) but I understand your point. Italian food is mostly carbs with different ingredients, but the variety is very good. Internationally even so called italian restaurants wil always do only the most known food.

 

[Jason Voorhees]

Never seen these dishes in the menu tbh.

Casu Marzu for example, they say it's very good... You need stomach to eat it tho.

Or for example Nduja is a famous Calabrian sausage, it's very spicy.

I doubt you can find any of these things in the US, also because Casu Marzu is illegal.

 

[Jason Voorhees]

Easy
Cheap
Good

Enough said

Cheap? Since when is Italian food cheap?

 

[Snicket]

@It'snotover

Jason, pay for my holiday to Positano and I will check out the food for you, you have my word.

 

[Allandro]

Cheap? Since when is Italian food cheap?

A whole pizza Margherita where I live costs around 6 euros

 

[spongebob]

Cheap? Since when is Italian food cheap?

All you need is a few ingredients. It's not meat heavy like for example EE diet.

 

[unowkn]

Italian food in my experience is very hit or miss, especially when compared to consistently bold and flavorful dishes from like Indian, Chinese Mexican restaurants. Italian dishes are very simple. Hardly 3-4 ingredients means there's very little room to hide behind complex spices or sauces. A tomato pasta, for instance, can taste rich and vibrant if made with ripe San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, and high-quality olive oil—but bland and watery if those ingredients aren't top-tier Because of this Italian food often feel underwhelming. I've had good Italian food but also very mediocre Italian food

In contrast, Indian and Mexican cuisines have pack layers of flavor with their use of spices, herbs, and slow cooking techniques. It is like a explosion if flavour in every bite you take. Even a street taco stand in Mexico or a small restaurants offer meals bursting with depth and intensity. Both Indian and Mexican food is them more forgiving when it comes to ingredient quality. Italian food, on the other hand, is heavily ingredient-driven, especially in dishes like Caprese salads, risottos, or bruschetta. If the cheese isn't fresh, or the bread is stale, the dish simply falls flat.

Italian food is also the same 3-4 flavours being played around. Italian food is good don't get me wrong much better than all other cusines in Europe but overrated imo.

Put alfredo sauce up my ass

 

[It'snotover]

Casu Marzu for example, they say it's very good... You need stomach to eat it tho.

Or for example Nduja is a famous Calabrian sausage, it's very spicy.

I doubt you can find any of these things in the US, also because Casu Marzu is illegal.

Yeah internetonally italian food is actually very poor represented. There are so many different foods across all the regions compared to the rest of Europe it's insane

A whole pizza Margherita where I live costs around 6 euros

Same, a medium one at least. Or a medium one with mozzarella cheese and raw ham 10 euros max

 

[Allandro]

Yeah internetonally italian food is actually very poor represented. There are so many different foods across all the regions compared to the rest of Europe it's insane

Same, a medium one at least. Or a medium one with mozzarella cheese and raw ham 10 euros max

Yup, 10 euros is the maximum, but for other kind of pizzas, for Margherita pizza is always like 6-7 euros... But I live in a non-turistic area, in Milan or Rome I am pretty sure it's more expensive.

 

[Jason Voorhees]

Yup, 10 euros is the maximum, but for other kind of pizzas, for Margherita pizza is always like 6-7 euros... But I live in a non-turistic area, in Milan or Rome I am pretty sure it's more expensive.

Yeah internetonally italian food is actually very poor represented. There are so many different foods across all the regions compared to the rest of Europe it's insane

Same, a medium one at least. Or a medium one with mozzarella cheese and raw ham 10 euros max

Italian places are generally considered upscale dining. Everything is expensive. It is formal sit down kind of affair. A Margherita pizza is like $20 at least

 

[It'snotover]

Italian places are generally considered upscale dining. Everything is expensive. I

In touristic places yes, and they take advantage of this of course. But otherwise the rest of the country is not that expensive, and it makes sense. Most jobs in this country didn't see any salary increase since a long time, it's a very bad situation with poverty rates increasing every year since covid.

A Margherita pizza is like $20 at least

In big cities especially near downtown yeah, don't expect to pay it anything less if you go to Venice or Milan especially downtown like i said. In other parts outside of the big touristic cities the prices are matched to most salaries.

 

[Darkeningstar]

Carbonara is not complicated to make, two main tricks are needed: egg temperature around 70 (not much higher than pasteurisation temperature) and the pecorino cheese should be mixed with cornstarch+water to limit or avoid stringy effects