This is a bit tangential, but here’s a case of Gringo appropriation gone hideously wrong:
An online foodie magazine thought it would be a great idea to create a guide on how to eat Pho, a popular Vietnamese dish with an American chef who serves Vietnamese food in his restaurant in Philadelphia.
Reactions from Asian viewers of the video however highly indicated that his “proper consumption techniques,” did not sit well with the people who grew up eating the delicacy.
Philly-based chef Tyler Akin of Stock restaurant talked about his set of rules one must follow to “get the most out of your soup” via a two-minute video.
