It's no secret that Americans love their food. From the all-American burger to the more exotic dishes of the south, there's something for everyone to enjoy. But what about Australian food?

As it turned out, yanks are not too fond of our food, with a number of them even describing our cuisine as "boring".

A news.com.au correspondent, Alex Carlton, has recently shared how he discovered what Americans think of our food when he travelled from Down Under to California and all around the southern states of America, including Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.

A typical serving of a meal in Australian restaurants is far smaller compared to serving sizes in the USA. Credit: Getty Images.​

He said that while he thinks that the food in the states is mesmerising, Americans don't particularly think of Aussie cuisine the same way.

Recalling how he binge-ate during his trip, Alex wrote: "This isn’t a criticism. Eating five figures worth of calories every day is part of the US holiday experience. I love American food. It’s mind-blowing – especially southern food."

"And even more especially Cajun southern food. The crab cakes. The beignets. The biscuits and syrup. The catfish and the redfish. The étoufée – a spicy shrimp stew. The cheesy grits, the crawfish in butter, the carrot cake, the bananas foster, the jambalaya."

"Not to mention all the burgers and nachos and tacos and molés. It will all send you to an early grave but it’s all delicious and you just have to do it once in your life."

Alex said that "time and time again" Americans, who have often never visited Australia, have talked badly about our food.

"Americans seem to think our food is far too dull and understated. Or that it’s basic, backwards and derivative. Or that we’re simply not a country that understands much about food at all," he quipped.

Some states in the USA serve chicken on top of waffles. Credit: Getty Images.​

He noted that even a hotelier in California told him that "Australian food is pretty boring. It isn’t exactly a food country, is it?”

Alex said that he doesn't think that Aussie food is boring at all.

"It's just more restrained," he said.

The difference between Australian and American food can be summed up in one word: simplicity.

While both countries take their food influences from all over the world, Australian cuisine tends to focus on fewer, fresher ingredients. A typical Australian dish might have just a few components, each one perfectly balanced and complementing the others.

In contrast, American food often feels like it's trying to do too much. There's a tendency to pile on the toppings and add as many different flavours as possible. As a result, many American dishes can end up feeling overwhelming and even a little bit messy.

Alex said: "It wasn’t bad. It was amazing. But it was a lot. And their smash-you-in-the-face flavour assaults (which tend to be fairly one note) don’t make our comparatively low-key food – which focuses on technique, and a subtle distinction of flavour in any way inferior."

Surprisingly, Alex said that the residents of the southernmost state, Alabama, have a similar eating pattern with Australians.

Most Americans don’t consume raw oysters, instead, they serve them cooked. Credit: Getty Images.​

The traditional way of eating oysters in the southern states of America is starting to change, with more people looking to the Australian way of consuming the seafood delicacy.

Oysters are native to North America, but until recently, the southern states had been wild harvesting them from the silt in the bay. This resulted in large oysters that were not ideal for eating raw.

However, various oyster farmers in the region have travelled to Australia to learn about the longline oyster farming method, which allows for better control of stock and smaller, more delicate oysters that are perfect for eating raw.

Don't get us wrong, we love a good burger or slice of pizza as much as the next person. But when it comes to everyday eating, we think Australian food is the way to go. It's healthier, simpler, and just more enjoyable to eat.

How about you? What are your thoughts on this? Do you think Aussie cuisine is better than American food? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

 

[Ricci]

I didn't particularly like American food, to me they certainly go for quantity over quality.

 

[Penny4]

I've been to USA quite a few times. I found that their biscuits are a savoury scone that we ate with meat and veg. Order a sandwich, and the sliced meat is 2 inches layered. Their icecream and yoghurt are yummy.
Cheese is a bright yellow due to adding a vegetable dye. Chicken's skin is yellow due to chooks eating corn. Overall, lots of foods are heavily processed, but it's like here with fresh foods you are able to find.
I have a few American friends, and they like our Aussie food.

 

[Chrisalis]

American food is overrated. It is unwholesome, food of carbohydrates and sugar. Certainly not something you want to indulge in. Look at the size of the people! They go overseas and expect the same sugarloaded additive laned foods. I'll stick to Australian foods. Even their fruit is injected or sprayed withsomething to make them look more appetising, but they are tastless.

 

[Ian Crane-Luff]

American food in general is unhealthy too sweet, and heavy on sodium which explains the obesity suffered by many. Australian food in general is healthy and served in reasonable proportions whereas the American is served to satisfy the gluttons. Give me Australian healthy fresh meals any day couldn't stand the American.

 

[WADuck]

I call American food 'fat food' so much so calorific so sweet. Remember syrup on sausages and waffles for breakfast. All a matter of taste and what you are used to from a child. Give me fresh simple tasty thanks.

 

[goodmorning]

I have been a few time to America and I missed the fresh veg but I did love there spare ribs the smoke flavor on them is wonderful it is like any country they have good and bad it is what you like

 

[Gaena]

The memory that I have of American food is the size of the portions being enough to feed 3 people and the fact that virtually everything is loaded with sugar, including bread, will never forget being asked if when ordering breakfast I wanted syrup with my scrambled eggs !! Twice when returning home after a 3 week holiday all I wanted was a couple of slices of Wholemeal toast and vegemite.

 

[Penny4]

The memory that I have of American food is the size of the portions being enough to feed 3 people and the fact that virtually everything is loaded with sugar, including bread, will never forget being asked if when ordering breakfast I wanted syrup with my scrambled eggs !! Twice when returning home after a 3 week holiday all I wanted was a couple of slices of Wholemeal toast and vegemite.

Yes, they do love maple syrup. Plus, awful tasting percolated coffee.

 

[Sunshine45]

What do Americans think about Australian cuisine? The answer will shock you…​

It's no secret that Americans love their food. From the all-American burger to the more exotic dishes of the south, there's something for everyone to enjoy. But what about Australian food?

As it turned out, yanks are not too fond of our food, with a number of them even describing our cuisine as "boring".

A news.com.au correspondent, Alex Carlton, has recently shared how he discovered what Americans think of our food when he travelled from Down Under to California and all around the southern states of America, including Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.

A typical serving of a meal in Australian restaurants is far smaller compared to serving sizes in the USA. Credit: Getty Images.​

He said that while he thinks that the food in the states is mesmerising, Americans don't particularly think of Aussie cuisine the same way.

Recalling how he binge-ate during his trip, Alex wrote: "This isn’t a criticism. Eating five figures worth of calories every day is part of the US holiday experience. I love American food. It’s mind-blowing – especially southern food."

"And even more especially Cajun southern food. The crab cakes. The beignets. The biscuits and syrup. The catfish and the redfish. The étoufée – a spicy shrimp stew. The cheesy grits, the crawfish in butter, the carrot cake, the bananas foster, the jambalaya."

"Not to mention all the burgers and nachos and tacos and molés. It will all send you to an early grave but it’s all delicious and you just have to do it once in your life."

Alex said that "time and time again" Americans, who have often never visited Australia, have talked badly about our food.

"Americans seem to think our food is far too dull and understated. Or that it’s basic, backwards and derivative. Or that we’re simply not a country that understands much about food at all," he quipped.

Some states in the USA serve chicken on top of waffles. Credit: Getty Images.​

He noted that even a hotelier in California told him that "Australian food is pretty boring. It isn’t exactly a food country, is it?”

Alex said that he doesn't think that Aussie food is boring at all.

"It's just more restrained," he said.

The difference between Australian and American food can be summed up in one word: simplicity.

While both countries take their food influences from all over the world, Australian cuisine tends to focus on fewer, fresher ingredients. A typical Australian dish might have just a few components, each one perfectly balanced and complementing the others.

In contrast, American food often feels like it's trying to do too much. There's a tendency to pile on the toppings and add as many different flavours as possible. As a result, many American dishes can end up feeling overwhelming and even a little bit messy.

Alex said: "It wasn’t bad. It was amazing. But it was a lot. And their smash-you-in-the-face flavour assaults (which tend to be fairly one note) don’t make our comparatively low-key food – which focuses on technique, and a subtle distinction of flavour in any way inferior."

Surprisingly, Alex said that the residents of the southernmost state, Alabama, have a similar eating pattern with Australians.

Most Americans don’t consume raw oysters, instead, they serve them cooked. Credit: Getty Images.​

The traditional way of eating oysters in the southern states of America is starting to change, with more people looking to the Australian way of consuming the seafood delicacy.

Oysters are native to North America, but until recently, the southern states had been wild harvesting them from the silt in the bay. This resulted in large oysters that were not ideal for eating raw.

However, various oyster farmers in the region have travelled to Australia to learn about the longline oyster farming method, which allows for better control of stock and smaller, more delicate oysters that are perfect for eating raw.

Don't get us wrong, we love a good burger or slice of pizza as much as the next person. But when it comes to everyday eating, we think Australian food is the way to go. It's healthier, simpler, and just more enjoyable to eat.

How about you? What are your thoughts on this? Do you think Aussie cuisine is better than American food? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

Lived in the USA for a couple of years and visit regularly. Maryland oysters, crab cakes, lobster or crab imperial are divine, think Old Bay seasoning. Southern food is also memorable. BUT in general far too much and for my money far too sweet sugar in everything even bread and I could not, until fairly recently, find a decent seeded/multigrain bread except at a high price.
Also if I never see another hotdog (name says it all) or doughnut/donut it will be too soon. Give me fresh Aussie food anyday!

 

[Pommyoz]

Yes, they do love maple syrup. Plus, awful tasting percolated coffee.

Haha!!! When on retirn from a six week holiday USA and U.K., I ran into Mac Cafe and ordered a flat white and then went back for more. I had missed it so much because the USA coffee is gross, yuk and undrinkable.

 

[Lynette Finnigan]

I guess our healthy fresh food attitude would seem boring to the American palate, as I lost 6kg last holiday to USA...I couldn't stand the over processed, over salt/sugared everything and really struggled to find things I liked to eat there.

 

[Lynette Finnigan]

Lived in the USA for a couple of years and visit regularly. Maryland oysters, crab cakes, lobster or crab imperial are divine, think Old Bay seasoning. Southern food is also memorable. BUT in general far too much and for my money far too sweet sugar in everything even bread and I could not, until fairly recently, find a decent seeded/multigrain bread except at a high price.
Also if I never see another hotdog (name says it all) or doughnut/donut it will be too soon. Give me fresh Aussie food anyday!

Yes..bread!! What is it with the plastic white squares they call bread over there!? And cerial... I had to shop for nearly a day to find something that was like a seed/fibre/museli breakfast cerial... but there were miles of shelves with sugar coated junk 'cerials' !!

 

[Elbe]

Like we really need to care what narrow minded people of any nationality think? America has an appalling health crisis with obesity & diabeties out of control.......
and if we don't stop importing their corn syrup laden rubbish we'll end up as bad!

 

[viviennemary1951]

One has to remember the Americans love everything (including savory food) extremely sweet. We should not eat that much sugar for extended periods. The buns are all sugar. The roasts in some cases are cooked in coca cola. Too much for me. Give me our "boring" Aussie food any time.

 

[Campbell]

What do Americans think about Australian cuisine? The answer will shock you…​

It's no secret that Americans love their food. From the all-American burger to the more exotic dishes of the south, there's something for everyone to enjoy. But what about Australian food?

As it turned out, yanks are not too fond of our food, with a number of them even describing our cuisine as "boring".

A news.com.au correspondent, Alex Carlton, has recently shared how he discovered what Americans think of our food when he travelled from Down Under to California and all around the southern states of America, including Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.

A typical serving of a meal in Australian restaurants is far smaller compared to serving sizes in the USA. Credit: Getty Images.​

He said that while he thinks that the food in the states is mesmerising, Americans don't particularly think of Aussie cuisine the same way.

Recalling how he binge-ate during his trip, Alex wrote: "This isn’t a criticism. Eating five figures worth of calories every day is part of the US holiday experience. I love American food. It’s mind-blowing – especially southern food."

"And even more especially Cajun southern food. The crab cakes. The beignets. The biscuits and syrup. The catfish and the redfish. The étoufée – a spicy shrimp stew. The cheesy grits, the crawfish in butter, the carrot cake, the bananas foster, the jambalaya."

"Not to mention all the burgers and nachos and tacos and molés. It will all send you to an early grave but it’s all delicious and you just have to do it once in your life."

Alex said that "time and time again" Americans, who have often never visited Australia, have talked badly about our food.

"Americans seem to think our food is far too dull and understated. Or that it’s basic, backwards and derivative. Or that we’re simply not a country that understands much about food at all," he quipped.

Some states in the USA serve chicken on top of waffles. Credit: Getty Images.​

He noted that even a hotelier in California told him that "Australian food is pretty boring. It isn’t exactly a food country, is it?”

Alex said that he doesn't think that Aussie food is boring at all.

"It's just more restrained," he said.

The difference between Australian and American food can be summed up in one word: simplicity.

While both countries take their food influences from all over the world, Australian cuisine tends to focus on fewer, fresher ingredients. A typical Australian dish might have just a few components, each one perfectly balanced and complementing the others.

In contrast, American food often feels like it's trying to do too much. There's a tendency to pile on the toppings and add as many different flavours as possible. As a result, many American dishes can end up feeling overwhelming and even a little bit messy.

Alex said: "It wasn’t bad. It was amazing. But it was a lot. And their smash-you-in-the-face flavour assaults (which tend to be fairly one note) don’t make our comparatively low-key food – which focuses on technique, and a subtle distinction of flavour in any way inferior."

Surprisingly, Alex said that the residents of the southernmost state, Alabama, have a similar eating pattern with Australians.

Most Americans don’t consume raw oysters, instead, they serve them cooked. Credit: Getty Images.​

The traditional way of eating oysters in the southern states of America is starting to change, with more people looking to the Australian way of consuming the seafood delicacy.

Oysters are native to North America, but until recently, the southern states had been wild harvesting them from the silt in the bay. This resulted in large oysters that were not ideal for eating raw.

However, various oyster farmers in the region have travelled to Australia to learn about the longline oyster farming method, which allows for better control of stock and smaller, more delicate oysters that are perfect for eating raw.

Don't get us wrong, we love a good burger or slice of pizza as much as the next person. But when it comes to everyday eating, we think Australian food is the way to go. It's healthier, simpler, and just more enjoyable to eat.

How about you? What are your thoughts on this? Do you think Aussie cuisine is better than American food? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

Don't know about American food but I think South African food is much better than Australian food.

 

[Singomate]

Southern States have good some bad, but Creole is the bomb, flavors and mixes.The seafood is special. Quantity is over the top, in most American Restaurants and service is what you want pay or should I say tips. We have better fresher and we pay more soon we will catch
American habits these days we are about 5 years behind whereas we used to be Fifteen years.