Thumbnail Image

Asian Food in Africa

Therese DB

When I first started watching Asian dramas on TV, I was slowly introduced to Asian food. I had never heard of some of the dishes before. The characters in the Korean dramas ate kimpap, mandu, bibimpap and kimchi and the actors in Japanese dramas ate sushi, ramen, udon, soba and miso soup. I slowly learned how these food items were made. I was fascinated and I suggested to my family that we try some of these. My daughter was quite enthusiastic and agreed.

I had only eaten sushi in the past, and I sourced a place using the trusty internet. I managed to find an Asian supermarket, specializing in Asian products only, nearby my home and went there not knowing what to expect. To my surprise and delight, I found egg noodles, soba, udon, mandu and all kinds of Asian sauces and snacks. Of course I bought many items.

Again, the internet helped with the cooking methods and serving suggestions for the dishes that we chose.  We enjoyed everything we bought and have been going to the Asian supermarket regularly.

When we found out that there was going to be a Korean Festival as well as a Japanese festival in our city, Cape Town, we went of course and found the tastiest Asian food. We were so happy as everything was delicious!

(Photo of sticky chicken, kimpap and pork buns.)

Added to Saved

This column was published by the author in their personal capacity.
The opinions expressed in this column are the author's own and do not reflect the view of Cafetalk.

Lesson

Free Talk - Let's Chat!

25 min
1,500 Points

Comments (0)

Login to Comment Log in »
Recommend ribbon

from:

in:

Lesson Categories

Language Fluency

English   Native
Afrikaans   Fluent
French   Proficient
Japanese   Just a few words

Therese DB's Most Popular Columns

  • A Movie to remember

    My favorite movie that influenced me is definitely “Mean Girls” (2004). This movie takes me back to...

    Therese DB

    Therese DB

    0
    775
    Jan 20, 2026
  • A New Year - A New Personal Lesson Plan

    I will be looking forward into 2026 and the best advice I can give is to try to improve on the Engl...

    Therese DB

    Therese DB

    2
    770
    Jan 9, 2026
  • Origami and English!

    You may be thinking, how does origami relate to learning English? I retired recently and I am looki...

    Therese DB

    Therese DB

    0
    758
    Jan 15, 2026
  • Asian Food in Africa

    When I first started watching Asian dramas on TV, I was slowly introduced to Asian food. I had neve...

    Therese DB

    Therese DB

    0
    653
    Feb 2, 2026
« Back to List of Tutor's Column
Got a question? Click to Chat