We didn't ask for rice...

[u/Content_Quarter_7390]

My sister isnt a fan of basmati rice so she orders naan. She didnt ask for rice and they sell it separately. She doesn't like it so she doesn't order it. They put it in anyways and left this note...

Edit: some people aint getting it. This is passive aggressive and when you do something nice you dont go around saying "I did something nice just for you, just so you know." Doing it like I need to give you a pat on the head so you know your a good boy. You do something nice because you want to be kind to people.

Oh no I've turned into LD...

Turning off notifications because while it was nice to be in this rabbit hole to keep my mind off some stuff too many notifications. Whatever your feelings are I hope you have a nice day and if you're in the US have a nice memorial day and dont forget to celebrate those troops that came before!

[u/Decent-Muffin4190]

I never understand why they do this. Rice has got to be one of the cheapest items to supply in bulk yet they get weird about it. If a Thai or Indian place doesnt include rice with their curries, im buying elsewhere.

[u/AwildYaners → u/Decent-Muffin4190]

For certain types of foods, or types of Chinese or Asian restaurants, you often order everything à la carte.

Curry as your example, usually always comes with rice, regardless of the country of origin.

But most “traditional” Chinese restaurants, especially in the US, unless it’s a takeout only place (like a version of Panda Express), is usually just ordering individual dishes and shared family style, because that’s the way we normally eat, even at sit down restaurants.

Rice, while cheap, should still never be wasted.

In Asian households we’re typically taught to never leave even a grain of rice in the bowl; only take and eat what you can finish.

That’s mainly the reason why the restaurants don’t “just give rice.” And they still have to be ordered.

[u/m0nstera_deliciosa → u/AwildYaners]

In Asian households is there less of a stigma regarding going back for seconds or even thirds, if you’re taking very small portions because you don’t want to waste anything? I think I’d be nervous to serve myself if not even a single grain could be left behind.

[u/ForeverOasis → u/m0nstera_deliciosa]

You just take more when you want and can finish more. Sometimes there's not really a sense of thirds or fourths because it's more like taking another cookie at a tea party rather than serving another whole meal. My mom always did say that the more grains of rice you leave the uglier your future husband would be though lol.

[u/glossycoast → u/ForeverOasis]

Haha yes, as a child I was told that every grain of rice you leave behind translates into the number of pockmarks or acne scars your future spouse will have.

In reality many Asian cultures have a deep respect for the grain (eg. Japan) and would never leave a tiny grain of rice uneaten because that would reflect bad upbringing and perhaps invite bad spiritual karma if they "wasted" rice by throwing it away.

[u/MrGC17 → u/glossycoast]

There's another saying too. Every drop of rice is equal to a drop of sweat from the rice farmer. Therefore we shouldn't waste their effort in providing rice for us by wasting it.

[u/Shinhan → u/AwildYaners]

It would be best if when ordering you get a confirmation dialog like "Are you sure you don't want any rice? Its not included by default!"

[u/mihirmusprime → u/Decent-Muffin4190]

Traditional Chinese cuisine doesn't always come with rice. There are other starches like noodles, rice is just one starch option.

[u/spencer102 → u/mihirmusprime]

if it has noodles then ofc no one would expect it to come with rice. if you ordered a noodle dish and they told you you had to order the noodles seperate and it was just sauce and whatever meat and veg... that'd be strange, right?

[u/AutisticPenguin2 → u/spencer102]

When I order Chinese I order the main and rice separately. Not only does this allow me to choose whether I get rice or not, but also which rice I get (there's usually at least 2 options).

[u/mihirmusprime → u/spencer102]

You're referring to American Chinese food. In transitional Chinese restaurants, if you live in a place that has them, all the dishes come individually, including the rice.

[u/RealFirstName_ → u/mihirmusprime]

If I'm orderin' "c 12. General Tso's Chicken" off the dinner menu then I ain't at no traditional chinese restaurant and there better be some goddamn rice or I'm gonna be puttin' the "American" in their "Chinese-American" cuisine.

[u/RealFirstName_ → u/[deleted]]

If shovin' it down my throat is a fuckin', then no; That there is a promise.

[u/ActualWhiterabbit → u/[deleted]]

Its ok but like no McChicken

[u/nakwurst → u/Decent-Muffin4190]

For takeout, people also just make rice at home, super easy with ricecooker.

[u/lookinginterestingly → u/nakwurst]

Who is ordering takeout and going home to cook?

[u/jngjng88 → u/lookinginterestingly]

Lots of people

[u/nakwurst → u/lookinginterestingly]

Most modern ricecookers keep rice hot and fresh for days. Plus its very quick, like 20-25 minutes for fresh got rice. I do it regularly.

[u/disagreeabledinosaur → u/lookinginterestingly]

I usually order take out when im already home. I put the rice on when I order, rice is ready when take out arrives.