European Restaurants

[Allatar]

The weirdest part about that photo is it suggests American restaurants have extra large utensils.

Could you imagine Donald Trump trying to eat with a knife and fork that size? Would be hilarious to watch.

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A person is not too fat unless they cant wipe their ass anymore or need to walk down a hallway sideways

Another gem for the "stupid things Orlong says" archive

[Kathandira]

It's so we look hot and have sex without shame whenever and with whoever

Don't lie! It's the tiny houses!

[XDurionX]

Havent been to any in Europe, but I watch a lot of TV and have seen many shows where they visit European restaurants (not fictional shows and movies. I mean shows on Food Network, Travel Channel and Cooking Channel). And rarely do they show any restaurants with normal portions (with the exception of an occasional sausage house). Id love to visit but I cannot sit on a plane for 20 hours. Id go insane. And youll never see a European restaurant on an episode of Ginormous Food:

I just facepalmed so hard i might have created another universe.

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That american plate is the reason your country is know for having the most heavy population weight-wise in the world. i mean...i have never ever satin a restaurant, ate and said.....fuck...that wasn't enough.

[Blood Raven]

My buddy Dave..without even stopping to take a drink. He is astounding to watch eat. And he isn't giant either. Big, but not giant.

That must be crazy to watch. I'd think most people would get physically sick after eating that much, at least I know that I would.

[Glaziola]

Less than 5€ in eastern europe.

[Mystrome]

Can't speak for the rest of Europe, but in the Netherlands when you go out for dinner to a regular restaurant (regardless of cuisine, excluding really fancy places), you're most likely going to order a starter, main and dessert. The size of your dishes reflect those 3 courses. Starter will be €5-10, main €15-25 en dessert €5-10 in 90% of those restaurants (and yeah, most of them will have something really expensive/exclusive on the menu too). Add 3 drinks and you're probably looking at averaging around €45 per person. And no, you don't go home hungry.

[Thepersona]

Keep in mind, America also wastes enough food per year to feed america many times over. Those large portions often have 1/2 thrown away. America also has an obesity issue. When I look at Europeans, I see more people who are thin than obese. I'd say the portion sizes are a part of why that is.

If anything, European sizes don't need to increase, the price needs to be reduced.

when i went to europe, the restaurants served good portions of food, and it was fucking delicious. but yeah, it's a bit pricey to eat there (8 euros for a personal pizza, like wtf)

[tikcol]

Maybe the problem is not the portion size, but the fact that you guys are used to eating more?

Just what are you implying here? I'm growing tired of your little snide insults

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Just what are you implying here? I'm growing tired of your little snide insults

That America has an obesity epidemic partly due to lack of portion control... I mean you can be offended but it is a factual comment, America has an unhealthy attitude towards food

[tikcol]

That America has an obesity epidemic partly due to lack of portion control... I mean you can be offended but it is a factual comment, America has an unhealthy attitude towards food

Fat shaming !

[Independent voter]

That America has an obesity epidemic partly due to lack of portion control... I mean you can be offended but it is a factual comment, America has an unhealthy attitude towards food

Isn't Britain like #2?

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Isn't Britain like #2?

Last I read we're 43

[Razorice]

Just what are you implying here? I'm growing tired of your little snide insults

I'm implying that maybe the problem isn't with European restaaurants, but with the amount Americans are used to eat. I'm sorry if I have insulted you, this was not my intention. Peace.

[tikcol]

I'm implying that maybe the problem isn't with European restaaurants, but with the amount Americans are used to eat. I'm sorry if I have insulted you, this was not my intention. Peace.

It's fine. It's not like I'm fat or something..

[Swalload]

No. You are to fat already. For europeans, eating out is an experience to be enjoyed, not a chance to stuff your face for cheap. There are places to do so, btw, if you want to. But just because americans grossly overindulge on calories does not mean we have to support your fucked up customs here, at the center of the civilized world. If you want tons of cheap food, stay home.

There are plenty of places serving good healthy food in the same kind of portions. Good food doesn't mean tiny meals.
Also here's a very funny concept: no one is forcing you to eat beyond your limits, you stop when you want.

I live in Canada, restaurant meals aren't as huge as in the US, but it's not as tiny as the European restaurants, you definitely don't feel scammed and don't leave hungry.

[Spectral]

Last I read we're 43

The US is the worst on this front, but don't kid yourself, the UK has a bunch of fat fucks too.

[Aucald]

I'm not sure I buy the OP's graphic. I was doing a tour around the UK last year and didn't notice much of a difference in portions in the UK as opposed to the US. I suppose it depends on restaurant-choice and other factors, but every meal I was served was quite sufficient to feel sated. I did notice a bit of difference between London and the rest - not really in terms of portion size but definitely in terms of price.

Breakfast in the UK is a marvel, I will say - definitely on par with Southern breakfasts in the US. They aren't much for pancakes or waffles as it was more a continual barrage of fried potatoes, eggs, sausage, and (curiously) fried tomatoes.

[Miyagie]

Yeah, in a lot of countries this refrigerator would be a restaurant's refrigerator, in the US it's a household refrigerator.

Half of the freezer part is a normal fridge here ( i would even call that big and enough for 4 people ).

Less than 5€ in eastern europe.

Cevapcici is life !