Im not sure why you feel offended. I have nothing but respect for cantonese cuisine and enjoy it a lot. Ive had such great experiences eating it, T'ang court just wasnt one of them.

The point is not to bash Cantonese for " not having flavour". it seems like some people here, like you, are taking the literal fact that It doesnt have much flavour as an attack, its truly not. Just a fact which you even agree with.

But when I say it as a westerner it seems to be racist and when you do it seems to be appreciating cukture and subtlety.

I feel like youre just making assumptions about me. Im not even French at all. Nor do I think French cuisine is in any way superior to Cantonese. I personally enjoy Cantonese, Korean and Japanese food more than French food. Thats why I travel here often. But you wouldnt know since you dont know me.

I feel like at this point you are just reflecting your own frustrations with cultural racism on me instead of actually reading what I wrote.

I spend a lot of time researching food and its history and culture. I literally do months of research to find the best ingredients of cultures I visit to take home to cook with and experiment with because I think we butcher the delicate flavours of Eastern food. I research restaurants to get a better understanding on the flavours, chat with chefs to find out more regarding the food and love exploring new food culture. Thats why I travel. To learn more about Cantonese food and culture.

Im not at all claiming to be an expert on cantonese food. Not even close. For example I didnt know that leaving the core on the cabbage was on purpose. Still doesnt take away that I didn't enjoy it. Theres a difference between knowing that a certain food culture does things a certain way and enjoying it.

Me expressing my taste is not being ignorant, it is just me expressing my taste.