FCP Bob 1,323 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 I had Dim Sum today at lunch in a Chinese Restaurant in Markham with a Chinese friend and I was the only non-Asian there.The restaurant is in the Market Village shopping centre which is an all Chinese Mall in Markham. Living in Toronto half the city is Non-White and in Markham I think it's about 65% so it's not uncommon to be the minority as a White person in a lot of situations. I remember more than a few times in the Charity Casino days in Toronto being the only White person playing poker out of the 33 seated at the 3 poker tables that were allowed. ( we play 11 handed holdem up here a lot of the time ) Link to post Share on other sites
chrozzo 19 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 I had Dim Sum today at lunch in a Chinese Restaurant in Markham with a Chinese friend and I was the only non-Asian there.The restaurant is in the Market Village shopping centre which is an all Chinese Mall in Markham. Living in Toronto half the city is Non-White and in Markham I think it's about 65% so it's not uncommon to be the minority as a White person in a lot of situations. I remember more than a few times in the Charity Casino days in Toronto being the only White person playing poker out of the 33 seated at the 3 poker tables that were allowed. ( we play 11 handed holdem up here a lot of the time )shouldnt the title of this thread be:***Official (haha) I had some Dim SUm today Thread***? Link to post Share on other sites
SuitedAces21 2,741 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 "You're just afraid Im gonna fuck that Asian chick you used to like.""Sarah Lum?""Dim Sum Lum!""Dont call her that." Link to post Share on other sites
speedz99 145 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Did you try the chicken feet? Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,323 Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 Did you try the chicken feet?Not today although I've had them before. They're crispy. Link to post Share on other sites
speedz99 145 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Not today although I've had them before. They're crispy.I could see crispy being nice. The ones I tried were very soggy...and pretty gross. Link to post Share on other sites
grocery_mony 9 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Did the people at the other tables keep looking at you, then saying something in chinese then all burst out laughing? I hate it when they do that. Link to post Share on other sites
TB17 0 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 I had Dim Sum today at lunch in a Chinese Restaurant in Markham with a Chinese friend and I was the only non-Asian there.The restaurant is in the Market Village shopping centre which is an all Chinese Mall in Markham. Living in Toronto half the city is Non-White and in Markham I think it's about 65% so it's not uncommon to be the minority as a White person in a lot of situations. I remember more than a few times in the Charity Casino days in Toronto being the only White person playing poker out of the 33 seated at the 3 poker tables that were allowed. ( we play 11 handed holdem up here a lot of the time )lol is it the fast food place near the entrance to the food court?<3 Pacific Mall Link to post Share on other sites
Southern Buddhist 1 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 I like Vietnamese food, and I've often been in Vietnamese restaurants in Philly where I'm the only white person. During a trip to Tokyo, when my two companions and I split up for one day, I was the only white person nearly everywhere I went. With flaming red hair, that drew some looks.A friend of mine is from Hong Kong and he delights in telling us what those gold-embossed characters on Chinese menus say. They're not just decorative. According to him, they say "foreigner's menu," and the one he gets handed says "Chinese menu." The characters that we think say "house salad" or "tossed salad" say "raw American vegetables," he says. I can definitely confirm that he often gets a different menu than us. Link to post Share on other sites
CardWarfare 4 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 shouldnt the title of this thread be:***Official (haha) I had some Dim SUm today Thread***?Yeah, I was told I couldn't post in here until it said that."You're just afraid Im gonna fuck that Asian chick you used to like.""Sarah Lum?""Dim Sum Lum!""Dont call her that."Nice. Link to post Share on other sites
chaosnhavoc 0 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Dim Sum Nice Legs Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,323 Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 lol is it the fast food place near the entrance to the food court?No, nice restaurant in Market Village with a ton of people running around serving the food. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 No, nice restaurant in Market Village with a ton of people running around serving the food.I can attest ....Certain part of Toronto, you are a huge minority...Pacific Mall and Chinatown.....95% ChineseCertain parts of toronto like south scarborough or parts of Brampton, white people are scarce..Then you go to Whitby and especially in Brooklin, its whiter than you can imagine... Link to post Share on other sites
No_Neck 0 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 There are like 4 places that serve Dim Sum in Boston there are even some good ones! I like seeing all the food before I get to order it.I love it but I always order way to much food!Alright I am going out for Dim Sum... Link to post Share on other sites
Mercury69 3 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 har gow, shu mai and deep fried squid ftw! Link to post Share on other sites
Mercury69 3 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Well, we usually order two of each, hence the double post... Link to post Share on other sites
Suited_Up 2 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 I had Dim Sum today at lunch in a Chinese Restaurant in Markham with a Chinese friend and I was the only non-Asian there.That usually means it's good. Link to post Share on other sites
jeff_536 3 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 I can attest ....Certain part of Toronto, you are a huge minority...Pacific Mall and Chinatown.....95% ChineseCertain parts of toronto like south scarborough or parts of Brampton, white people are scarce..Then you go to Whitby and especially in Brooklin, its whiter than you can imagine...My previous job, i worked in Brampton for 7 years in the media. I'm now in Port Perry, which is 15 minutes north of Brooklin.As you can imagine, my extensive knowledge of South Asian customs and holidays really isn't much help to me anymore. Link to post Share on other sites
grocery_mony 9 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 This thread made me hungry. I stoped by the asian grocer on my way home picked up a bag of pork siu mai, beef siu mai war tips and big bottle of red chille garlic sauce. Just fired up my steamer now. Link to post Share on other sites
MyPlayIsRAB 0 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 this reminded me of this sushi restaurant i went to in richmond hill a few years ag. it was in the back of a strip mall (i believe) off one of the main streets. prob 20 familes eating there, and we were the only white ones. you know youre getting quality then! Link to post Share on other sites
Canuckickstan 2 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 this reminded me of this sushi restaurant i went to in richmond hill a few years ag. it was in the back of a strip mall (i believe) off one of the main streets. prob 20 familes eating there, and we were the only white ones. you know youre getting quality then!This thread reminds me of my life. Link to post Share on other sites
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