Asian Life in San Francisco | Asian American Poll

ASIAN LIFE IN SAN FRANCISCO
(Updated Tuesday, Apr 1, 2008, 05:09:08 PM to reflect the 100 most recent valid responses.)

Which San Francisco Bay area offers the best environment for Asian Americans?
Downtown SF | 47%
East Bay | 31%
Marin County | 8%
South San Francisco | 14%

What's the best thing about living in the San Francisco Bay area?
Breathtaking Scenic Beauty | 40%
Clean Air | 19%
Lots of Fine Chinese Restaurants | 15%
Asians Everywhere | 18%
Great Universities, Skiing and Wine | 8%

What's the worst thing about living in the San Francisco Bay area?
No Summer Weather | 12%
Perpetual Gridlock | 40%
Too Crowded with Asians | 1%
Shortage of Decent Housing | 47%

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AC,

I am from the NY/Tri State area.

I heard from some people that there are 20 or so KKs in the New York region. I think they might be wrong! I think within the city, they are like 5 KKs.

I also heard in the news that KK is planning to be somewhat of a Dunkin Donuts. They will expand but not in the 1000s like DD. Instead, they will open another 100 nationwide within these 3 years.

I think KK has potential as an investment because it is relatively new with some demand.

Even in bad times, the food industry can prosper immensely because people will always eat something good at a reasonable price.

I'm sure you've heard of Daikichi Sushi. It might be a good idea for this franchise to expand into the West Coast. For example, SF doesn't have a express sushi place with affordable and quality food. Just imagine if a Daikichi Sushi was opened in SF. I think they will do really well since sushi is very popular out there.

TSJ,

The only nice thing about HK is that every freaking Chinese is labeled a HKer. People don't care where your roots are. As along as you speak Cantonese with a flair, people will respect you. A Northern Chinese who speaks perfect Cantonese will get the respect while a Toisan or some other Southern Chinese who speak Cantonese with an accent will be screwed.

LSD Thursday, May 30, 2002 at 07:01:09 (PDT)

lsd:

perhaps you are the one who needs to think before you speak.

the rivalry between hong kongers and taiwanese people is based on something much greater than girls and money.
penelope Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at 17:32:01 (PDT)

"HK and Taiwan folks DISLIKE each other because there's a rivalry thing between the 2 groups. Most of it has to do with $$$$ and girls. HKers and Taiwanese are materialistic as hell and very money oriented. Both are competing for status and all of the other petty sh*t that involves them."

I can't think of two more materialistic groups than HK and Taiwanese. There's nothing wrong with it, however. It's just a way of being competitive. Money and girls... isn't that what everything boils down to?! haha It's funny how we say people in other countries are materialistic, yet they conceive Americans as being greedy, money hungry hoards.

Anyways, I get along with HK people just fine, but not with Taiwanese. Taiwanese are a bit too uptight and snobby for me. As far as adaptation goes, HK people have the upper hand. Most can also speak fluent Mandarin as well as Cantonese and English. Taiwanese can't speak Cantonese worth a damn, and their English is more broken. It all has to do with linguistics. Cantonese is more like English, which is forceful. Mandarin is more fluid, so it is hard for them to adjust.

"I'm about to move to Santa Cruz from houston. we have a lot of really good Chinese restaurants in Houston, but I'm told it's nothing compared to SF, which I plan to visit a lot, so I was wondering if someone could fill me in on good places. In particular, my favorite style of food is Cantonese, and if someone knew of a really good dim sum place I would be eternally grateful. I haven't had decent dim sum in a long time, and I hear that outside of HK SF is the best place to get it."

Hey CF. Santa Cruz, eh? That place rocks! I love the boardwalk. The Giant Dipper is one of my favorite coasters (after Ghostrider at Knott's). The surfing is top notch too. Are you going there for school? Go Banana Slugs! haha

Anyways, if you read some of our more recent posts, you will see that for good authentic Chinese food, the city isn't where it's at. In fact, from Santa Cruz, you are only a half hour from San Jose, which has much better cuisine. Other good places are Cupertino and Milpitas.
TSJ Eric@KristinKreuk.net Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at 14:31:30 (PDT)

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