What foreign food aisle looks best?

[purplepoppy]

Here in the UK supermarkets often have a section dedicated to ethnic cuisine of exotic foreign lands. These help travellers find foods they're used to instead of bitching about our food. They also let us sample what you have to offer.

Here are two pictures of such foreign food aisles taken in Tesco. One show a Polish food section and the other an American food section. Remember, these are what each country considers essential to help it's citizens cope in the UK.

So which looks best?

Polish aisle

USA aisle

A total of 33 votes were cast: 12 girls and 21 guys. See detailed results

[MuddyMole]

I quite often buy Lowicz raspberry cordial from the Polish aisle - tastes great, very concentrated (so you don't need much), very reasonably priced, and doesn't contain any additives.

[purplepoppy]

I get that one sometimes

[OneViewpoint]

I'm not saying that pic of the US aisle doesn't represent the true US diet for a lot of our population. Sugar and unnatural chemicals are well represented. But it's just as disgusting in the UK as it is in the US.

[Nikki1989]

Actual food VS Junk.

I know what I will be picking.

[DangerouslyCute]

definitely Polish :D I know all the products :D

[NathanDavis]

tell me what are they...

[DangerouslyCute]

@NathanDavis the red blue box for 3.85 is something you would love... everyone loves it :D

[NathanDavis]

but... what is it? chocolate?

[DangerouslyCute]

@NathanDavis it's kind of sweet foam with a chocolate skin... the foam can have different flavors... my favorite is vanilla :D

[NathanDavis]

foam... like marshmallow stuff?

[DangerouslyCute]

@NathanDavis not really... marshmallows are harder and stickier... and it is very delicate and immediately dissolves in your mouth... hmmm... I'm going to Słubice on Thursday :D

[NathanDavis]

oh... I don't know what that is called, but I know which you mean, lol

[AI Opinion]

Choosing the best foreign food aisle often depends on the culinary adventure you're seeking. The Polish food section is a treasure trove for those who love hearty and comforting flavors, offering items like pierogi and kielbasa, which remind me of cozy meals shared with friends. The American food section, on the other hand, is more about indulgent treats like mac and cheese or peanut butter, evoking nostalgia. Both aisles carry the essence of their respective cultures, inviting you to journey through taste. 🍽️

[Chazmatazz269]

It appears the US section is more designed to help parents with fussy eaters to shut their brats up. Ell oh ell! Hopefully there’s a McDonald’s between the store and the hotel too.

[jamesgoldman]

Polish, I've bought plenty of that because it's better (and usually cheaper) that the British attempt

[Jersey2]

They both look terrible. I didn’t know the products on half of the American shelves.

I did learn about British Hobnobs on this site and saw them in our international aisle. My youngest son loves them, so a win.

[andreasderjuengere]

''Essential'' for what? --> self poisoning? :)

If this cultural exchange of foods gives us a better understanding of foreign cultures,

then I will expect a few wars coming soon.

[avery58]

As an American, I have to say the Polish one looked better.

[Iron_Man]

That Looks Good. That looks like an American shopping place. You guys have come a long ways when I went to London England? Your grocery stores was so small and it’s so tiny. It was like a 711

[Iron_Man]

I guess you can’t click on I don’t want to see this for the AI Bot

[AviatorTom]

I'm in the US, where most aisles are US aisles. I'll take the more interesting Polish aisle.

[SotiCoto]

Ever since I first went to Warsaw I've been eating Kabanos on the regular.

[Staximus]

Why are there hot dogs in a jar? What the hell? They don't even sell that here in the US. Hot dogs are sold refrigerated, frozen, or hot and ready to eat here.

[purplepoppy]

In the UK we get them canned too. Hence the phrase "it rattled around like the last hotdog in the can."

[Communicationisking]

The jack links jerky in the US pic is from Australia I'm pretty sure not the US

[Red_Arrow]

www.jacklinks.com/.../

[Communicationisking]

@Red_Arrow gag won't let me post the link but it seems that that brand of jerky in my region of the world is supplied/made in New Zealand

[RavVid]

I don't think I need to explain what I voted for or why.

[exitseven]

The USA aisle. At least I could , read what the stuff is.

[Notherndude84]

Grocery stores are more functional in the UK and Europe

[NathanDavis]

"food" lol...

[fivebyfour]

USA aisle, Polish foods are pretty nasty,,,

[Anonymous]

I prefer the Polish aisle.

[KostasKouvalis]

Polish

[Gagguy23333]

Europe sucks