英語で雑談！Kevin’s English Room Podcast アメリカのレストラン、1品が多すぎな件
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Jun 30, 2020 The hosts dive into the astonishing portion sizes found in American restaurants, sharing their experiences with family dining and leftovers. They highlight how prices and real estate influence these generous servings, especially in Georgia. A cautionary note is given about ordering one dish per person due to the massive portions. They also discuss the decline in quality of TGI Fridays burgers over the years and share their personal favorites, praising McDonald's for value and Shake Shack for flavor.
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U.S. Restaurant Portions Often Oversize
- Kevin observes that many local U.S. restaurant portions are much larger than in Japan.
- He notes families often order fewer main dishes because portions easily feed multiple people.
Family Dinner Led To Doggy Bags
- Kevin recounts dining as a family of four and ordering only two mains plus a side.
- They found the meal was slightly more than needed and took doggy bags home for later.
Portions Linked To Geography And Lifestyle
- Kevin links larger portions to lower real estate costs and car-centric lifestyles in less urban U.S. areas.
- He suggests rural, car-dependent regions correlate with bigger portion sizes and less walking.