UGH! Chinese take-out food + buffets.

[JordanN]

Can someone debunk this for me. Every time I order chinese food or eat at a buffet that serves it, it gives me the runs to the toilets.

I'm not sensitive to any foods (maybe ketchup but that's it) but it's like almost all them here (chinese restaurants) in Ontario just make me, my family, and friends, sick. Can it be the added "ingredients" like MSG or flavorings. Poorly cooked or handled food? It's been in my mind alot lately.

And why isn't it the same case with other Asian cuisine like Japanese (that one I thought would be the opposite), Korean, Laos and others, but when it comes to Chinese food it makes me very sick. And does anybody also have the same reaction?

[gilboman]

Can someone debunk this for me. Every time I order chinese food or eat at a buffet that serves it, it gives me the runs to the toilets.

I'm not sensitive to any foods (maybe ketchup but that's it) but it's like almost all them here (chinese restaurants) in Ontario just make me, my family, and friends, sick. Can it be the added "ingredients" like MSG or flavorings. Poorly cooked or handled food? It's been in my mind alot lately.

And why isn't it the same case with other Asian cuisine like Japanese (that one I thought would be the opposite), Korean, Laos and others, but when it comes to Chinese food it makes me very sick. And does anybody also have the same reaction?

many foods have msg such as chips, canned goods and etc.. and msg won't give you the runs.

maybe you just cant take the spices used in it? and it can't be because of poorly cooked or handled food everytime and chinese people open japanese, korean and fast food places too.

i guess chinese food just isnt for u. which is too bad.

[ji2o0k]

Do you happen to know what chinese dishes/food is giving you the runs in particular?

I realize for a buffet, it might be hard to pinpoint but when you order take-out, do you order the same dishes in general?

Maybe the food is too oily and your stomach can't handle the oil?

[JordanN]

Do you happen to know what chinese dishes/food is giving you the runs in particular?

I realize for a buffet, it might be hard to pinpoint but when you order take-out, do you order the same dishes in general?

Maybe the food is too oily and your stomach can't handle the oil?

Yea, that could be it. I normally dislike greasy foods in general but if I can survive a burger king meal then I fail to see the difference with the Chinese ones.

[GoforTea]

Are you the guy who had diarrhea with some sushi from Toshi ? Maybe you should stick with Burger King which is proven to work with your stomach.

[dragon_drift]

Yea, that could be it. I normally dislike greasy foods in general but if I can survive a burger king meal then I fail to see the difference with the Chinese ones.

must be the greasy stuff, i tend to avoid it unless there's nothing else good to eat

[joeym]

does it happen on all chinese restaurants?
if yes, and if you still like eating chinese food, suck it up!
just get something for your tummy afterwards!!

[technogirl]

Try and order the same dish from different resturants, maybe it's your favourite dish. Otherwise

[CanAm]

Nothing wrong with the runs, it all works out in the end.

[flexwong]

maybe try eating at an ACTUAL authentic chinese restaurant that doesn't use a barrel of oil for a plate of food?

[goJays]

go to the doctors and get yourself checked out. its obviously a problem with u and maybe your family (genetic), everyone is completely fine. we may not be able to get all the nutrition we need from chinese food, but it will not make u sick. oh the other side, fast food like mcd and bk are foods that actually doesn't seem like i get energy from eating and feel weaker.

[JordanN]

maybe try eating at an ACTUAL authentic chinese restaurant that doesn't use a barrel of oil for a plate of food?

Naw, I don't want to spend 20 bucks on an eggroll.

[Muncher]

Chinese either cook with lard (from pigs) or peanut oil. Perhaps you're used to halaal or kosher food or allergic to peanuts?

I find it hard to believe that your friends also get sick - so it's not genetic after all. Maybe it's just a case of eating too much because of the buffet and the fact that Chinese take out is usually bigger than, e.g. Bento box, South Asian roti/thali, or sushi.

MSG just makes you very thirsty.

[iceprince]

likewise i always think they re use the oil from some days ago and use it to fry up the food!!

[gordholio]

When you go to the Chinese restaurant or take out, eat lots of vegetables, rather than the ribs or the fatty foods. Vegetables have fibre in them, so that might help you out.