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The Problem with "Oriental" Ramen
Lucas Peterson is a food writer based in Los Angeles. In an article for Lucky Peach.com he challenges Nissan Foods for using the word "Oriental" to describe their ramen.
By Evan Kleiman • • 1 min readLucas Peterson is a food writer based in Los Angeles. In an article for Lucky Peach.com he challenges Nissan Foods for using the word "Oriental" to describe their ramen.
We also discuss the controversy that ensued when Peterson wrote about an elote (corn) vendor in Lincoln Heights for Eater.com. Some food writers accused him of "Columbusing" and bringing unwanted attention to a beloved, but illegal, vendor in East LA.
Music: "Swimsuit"
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The full episode
6 of 7Chinatown Then and Now, "Oriental" Ramen, Who Was General Tso?- 0:00Is Chinatown LA's Next Big Food Destination?
- 7:29The Man behind Chinatown's Restaurant Boom
- 15:04Chop Suey, USA: The Story of Chinese Food in America
- 24:50The Search for General Tso
- 35:01Two Restaurateurs Are Introducing Crab Rangoon and Orange Chicken to China
- 43:10The Problem with "Oriental" RamenYou’re reading this
- 51:48Market Report