The exotic Chinese cuisine is celebrated for its richness and essence in many cities around the world, especially around United States. San Francisco has one of largest Chinese population in United States. It is here where the Americans were first introduced to their desired Asian cuisine, the Chinese.
The Chinese won the hearts of the Americans with their delicious food, their cleanliness and even their professionalism. The first Chinese restaurant in San Francisco was called Macao and Woosung. It was started by Norman Asing.
With time, Chinese immigrants were ill-treated by the Americans with the emergence of taxes, and with a discrimination against the Asians as well. However, Americans could not give up on their delicious food prepared by the Chinese.
In the 20th century, many chop suey joints were introduced in America. It was later discovered that chop suey is not originally Chinese. It was translated as leftover of food. But the Americans found it delicious and affordable.
Chinese food became popular since they gave the Americans an exotic Asian experience without the need to spend much. The Americans loved Chinese restaurants since they had take-away and delivery options as well. Those were days when KFC and McDonalds did not make an impact on the Americans yet.
In fact there is a tradition according to which the Jews eat Chinese on Christmas. This is because Jews were barred from entering restaurants due to racism and anti-Semitism. Hence they made it a point to visit Chinese restaurants where they were welcome. This soon became a tradition that was followed among the Jews.
Today, there are nearly 45,000 Chinese eateries across America. The Chinese American Restaurant Association in the United States helps in the buying power that can only be received from chinese restaurant owners standing together. By doing their business and services together, the Chinese association is making an impressive business in America.
