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Why are Indian restaurants expensive?
Since Indian food takes so many hours to cook, it requires somebody to get to the restaurant in the morning and prepare food all day long. Of course, this leads to the increase in the price of the food that is prepared for consumption.
Why is food in India so cheap?
Transportation is a significant part of the cost of food grown far away (world bank data indicates that even exports fees alone can be substantial). But when food is grown locally and prepared locally, the total costs are significantly determined by local labor costs.
Is Indian food on the rise in the United States?
Although Indian food makes up less than two percent of the ethnic food market in the United States, it has had the fastest growing rate. This trend can be easily spotted in large cities across the country—walk into any New York City Indian restaurant and you will quickly notice the majority of customers are not Indian at all.
Are there Indian restaurants in the United States?
Just 10 years ago, Indian restaurants in the United States were few and far in between. Of the few Indian food establishments that did exist, even fewer served authentic home-style dishes. Only recently have Indian chefs gained a reputation in the United States, popularizing Indian cuisine by offering Americans a truer taste of India.
Why don’t more people try Indian food?
If people don’t have access to a particular food or they aren’t familiar with it, they can be reluctant to give it a try, especially if the cuisine they are sampling isn’t that authentic to begin with, which is an issue with Indian food in the states.
Will Indian food become as popular as Italian food in America?
While it is unlikely that Indian food will become as popular as Italian food in the United States anytime soon, according to Thomas Rogers’ Salon article, “Can Indian Food Conquer America?,” Indian food may some day catch up.