Korean Opinions on Chinese Food: A Cultural Debate

Why Do Some Koreans Find Chinese Food Unpalatable?

The debate on why some Koreans find Chinese food difficult to eat has sparked a heated discussion on social media. Netizens from Weibo have taken to the platform to share their thoughts and experiences on the issue.

One user, nicknamed "立," shared their personal experience, writing "I have the qualification to answer this question. Chinese and Japanese people have eaten together. The Japanese eat while praising, saying that Chinese food is delicious, and then eat until their mouths are full of oil, and finally can't eat anymore. The Chinese are eating while boasting that Korean food is even better, and then eating until full oil is left in the mouth. In the end, the Koreans have to pack up."

Another user commented on the Korean people's mentality, saying, "They are a very contradictory nation. As long as it is made in China, they will say things like this is not good, that is not good. Dislike is full, and food is greasy and unhealthy, but the number of people who like to eat secretly behind their backs is not small. Arrogance and inexplicable confidence are embedded in their bones." They also pointed out an event during the Winter Olympics, where Korean athletes were caught secretly eating large portions of food from the Olympic village and bringing them back to their quarters.

Other users chimed in with their opinions, stating that Koreans are like "barnyard pigs that can't eat fine rice" or "wild pigs that can't eat fine rice," as one netizen put it. Some users expressed that it is a matter of personal taste, and different individuals have different preferences.

This debate highlights the cultural differences between China and Korea and the different perceptions of food from both sides. While some Koreans find Chinese food difficult to eat, others appreciate it for its variety in flavor and style. Regardless of the opinions, the fact remains that food preferences are subjective and often influenced by personal taste, culture, and upbringing.