When I was living in Shenzhen, before I came to Canada, there was a little restaurant next to the apartment where my family lived. Its name was called Jiawang (嘉旺) Fastfood. My favorite was a combo of the Italian Noodles and California Fried-rice. I was lovin’ it. I thought that was what people in America and Europe eats.
About 6 years ago, I came to Hamilton for study. The weather here is just as good as in Shenzhen, as well as the new friends I made. I have been enjoying food here too, such as pizzas and hamburgers. I am not picky on eating. After 1 year, I came to Mac. I noticed that there are several Chinese food restaurants around the campus, such as South China on main street, and Wokery in the basement of KTH.
South China is good, I love the spareribs with soybean sauce on rice (豉汁排骨饭). The restaurant is for pick up only. To get there and come back usually costs me 20 minutes, including waiting there, which not so convenient for a unversity student who only have few minutes between bunch of classes everyday. Wokery is on campus, that’s where I frequently go to. The first day I went there, Will, my new friend from U.S., introduced me his favorite, combo of Noodles with Chicken Balls on it. It looked nice and tasted not bad.
“I didn’t know Wokery has Canadian food too”, I said to him.
“No, Wokery has only Chinese food.”
“OK. Maybe this is from some where in China I’ve never been to.”, I said, pointing to the chicken balls with my fork.
“Have you ever been to Shanghai?”
“Yes. Several years ago.”
“It’s called Shanghai Noodle.”, said Will.
“OK. “
“Have you ever heard of California Fried-rice?” After a while, I asked.
“Nope. What is that?”
“Nevermind.”