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Asian people have a unique way about them and a different sense of beauty. It's exotic to me. I like they way Asians project their feelings. There's a hardness to the culture, but at the same time there's a delicateness.

Asian food is very easy to like because it hits your mouth very differently than European food does. In European food, there may be two things to hit - maybe sweet and salty, maybe salty-savory, but Asian kind of works around, plus you have that distinct flavor that's usually working in Asian food.

In America, people think being South Asian is still kind of exotic. When you go outside New York and Chicago and L.A., there are people who have never tried Indian food... they've never even tasted it!

I can't stay away from Chinese food. I really love that stuff.

I am obsessed with Chinese restaurants. Like many Americans, I first discovered them in my childhood.

Southeast Asia food uses many different types of spices which are quite new to me, like the curry leaves which I saw at the Kreta Ayer wet market in Chinatown. With such spices used in cooking, this usually imparts a strong aroma to Southeast Asian food, which appeals to the senses.

My favourite types of cuisine are Asian and Caribbean, and I love cooking new recipes for my family.

I love all sorts of food, chocolate especially. I eat well, but I like the odd Chinese, like anyone!

I think, at least for me, I'm so impressed by Shanghai and how all of China continues to evolve. On a style level, you're seeing this increased sophistication and brand awareness.

I love the food in Thailand because of the exotic spices they use. Their style of cooking is unique to their culture and always amazing.