Is there a way to make the restaurant do as what you requested?

(Trish) #21

I had to Google canned meat as was like, “huh, meat doesn’t come in cans, WTH!?” LOL. Well apparently it does, but what I found seemed very unappetizing. People buy this? http://www.cracked.com/blog/8-canned-meats-eaten-reviewed-because-god-lie21/

#22

Seemingly I misunderstand… I forgot that canned meat also includes tune/sardine. I was thinking of something like spam… ^^;

(Trish) #23

I knew about tuna, etc, but when canned meat was mentioned my mind went to pot roast in a can and I must have had a very perplexed look on my face LOL.

#24

Having been in the supermarket just now, I can only say… Surprisingly, there are some canned meats that really have no carb at all.

I am intrigued.

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If the price looks off, please understand that it is actually somewhere in Singapore…

(Raj Seth) #25

Spam is good. Just ask Monty Python

(Pete A) #26

Yes, do this!

(Jack Brien) #27

Here in the UK I find most places are pretty helpful, but also I try to go to places that serve decent food and avoid anything that is probably pre-prepared. I thought the US was all about customer service? Or is it as I suspect, that most of what is touted as American standards is just BS?

(Banting & Yudkin & Atkins & Eadeses & Cordain & Taubes & Volek & Naiman & Bikman ) #28

I believe Cloudy is posting from somewhere in Asia. MaLing Bestal and Tulip are not American brands.

American service is largely up to the reputation. Certainly in Chicago.

(Rob) #29

At some eateries, it’s all you can get… the baked beans are off! :rofl:

(Rob) #30

True but did you notice, the cans say “Product of the USA” and are in English and have US regulatory nutrition labels. You probably just need to go to your local Asian supermarket to get some that didn’t get exported. 10 a penny in the Bay Area - they have all the weird and wonderful stuff.

PS This looks like an example of the pork products US farmers are worried will be hit by possible trade war with China?

(Banting & Yudkin & Atkins & Eadeses & Cordain & Taubes & Volek & Naiman & Bikman ) #31

Yeah, I thought that odd, which is why I looked up the brands. I believe these are American pig parts assembled into products in Toronto, Canada, by China Economy International, for export to Asia. Or maybe for use in Canada.

It’s all quite confusing. But yes, our pork is prized in China due to lack of Tric. Turns out having regulations and inspectors is maybe worth doing even a little right.

(Jack Brien) #32

Dang. You mean my generalisations and assumptions are wrong? Must be those cravings I’ve been having for spam fritters, affecting my brain.

(You've tried everything else; why not try bacon?) #33

This depends on the restaurant. A real restaurant, not part of a chain, prides itself on being able to provide what its customers ask for, wether it’s on the menu or not. If they can’t meet the request, they should be desolated, and act like it, and you should be able to come to some sort of agreeable meal.

Now, before you tell me that no restaurant in the U.S. is like this, (a) be aware that I’ve been to a few in my time (though not lately, I grant you), and (b) notice the word “real” in my description of the kind of place I’m referring to. If there are no longer any real restaurants in the U.S., then so much the worse for the U.S.

(Jack Brien) #34

Cloudy is in Singapore

(Jay AM) #35

If the restaurant won’t accommodate me, I’ll accommodate myself. Fried chicken my only option? I’ll scrape the breading off. They can’t figure out how to put a sandwich in a bowl? I can just throw the bread away myself. Pizza? I get light sauce, take off the toppings, and get rid of the crust.

I never make it difficult for the people handling my food. I grew up with a chef for a dad and my dad is who I think of when I’d consider making a weird order. As long as the restaurant serves some sort of meat, I can make it work for a meal no matter what else they serve with it.

(Banting & Yudkin & Atkins & Eadeses & Cordain & Taubes & Volek & Naiman & Bikman ) #36

This, exactly. At Mustards Grill in Napa once, they had a dish that featured something I violently don’t eat. The waiter made an offer of something off menu that they whip up for folks like me, and my GAWD that was amazing. Ribeye in red wine reduction… so good.

My experience is that fast food restaurants don’t prep things to order, so can customize a bit, but can’t go full freelance (no breading). But that every restaurant that I consider a restaurant (rather than a buffet or a fast food) will make attempts at superior customer service if you ask nicely and explain your problem. As an example, I have a violent reaction to mustard in even the smallest quantity. So, if I have any doubt about it, I ask. Nicer restaurants will ask when you first sit down if you have any allergies, special needs or dietary restrictions. A few have even asked when I made the reservation. Girl & the Goat here in Chicago comes to mind. I was warned off the ribs (coated in mustard) and a few other items… Of course, the table next to me got a plate of the ribs, and the smell can be as bad as the taste.

I run on. But I’ll not have Jack smear the reputation of 'Murican restaurants and customer service in general.

(Sophie) #37

Weird thing happened today…went for our Weds lunch and ordered my usual at this particular place…sauteed mushroom & cheese burger (med.) with a side of sauteed mushrooms, because the only other keto side in 3 columns of sides is steamed broccoli and I eat enough of that. So, I tell the young waitress that I want the side of mushrooms an she made hummm sounds so I simply said, I’m Keto and her face brightened up! She said she was interested in that and moved on to the next person. Well…I’m been getting my hamburgers with buns lately so I can give them to my friend for her chickens. I get my plate and there is my lovely hamburger sans the frickin Bun! :flushed: I swear, sometimes I can’t win for losin, but I guess there is hope people. I just feel sorry the girls :rooster::rooster::rooster: got shitted out of their bun today.

(KCKO, KCFO 🥥) #38

I’d simply take my business elsewhere. I make a lot of demands at the places I eat and they do what I request cheerfully 98% of the time. I took lessons from Meg Ryan’s ordering in When Harry Met Sally, so I am very specific in what I want done to my food.

But I don’t go to a place that specializes in fried chicken and ask it to be cooked some other way.

As for the sides, if I ask to sub something that comes with another dish, say something with sauteed spinach instead of pasta or rice, most places do that cheerfully. I am also ok with paying a small upcharge if I really want the other item.

Eating out can be a challenge because most restaurants make profit from the high carb sides.

I just sounds like you need to find another spot to have your meals out.

(Doug) #39

I saw Spam items on the menu in a McDonald’s in Hawaii.

Spam has ~1 gram of carbohydrates per "serving,’ or 6 in a whole can.

% calories: Fat/Protein/Carbs = 82/16/2.

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(Diane) #40

There was a little family restaurant/cafe I visited at least weekly prior to eating Keto. I avoided it for the first three months or so. But they make amazing omelets; so, when I went back, I asked if they were gluten free (easier for me to ask than trying to explain my dietary restrictions). The omelets were gluten free and I asked them to omit the hash browns, toast and homemade jam (sigh…). I asked for a large portion of their side salad with their wonderful, fresh made, blue cheese dressing. My server asked if I wanted to omit the croutons too. She was very helpful, and it was a terrific meal!

When I went back another time for dinner, I wanted their parmesean crusted halibut filet. Did the same thing, asked if it was gluten free. She talked to the chef, it wasn’t, he offered to prepare it a couple of different ways. I made my choice and it was wonderful. They were serving carrots for the side that night and I asked for a large side salad again. But after a bit, the server came back out and asked if I would like some sautéed spinach. Again, very helpful. Another great meal. I think it matters where you go, this is a small place and they knew me. I also think small, family businesses rely on repeat business and word of mouth for their success. They rely on providing great customer service to keep people coming back. It works! I’ll be going back often.