Local diner here is run by a Chinese man and his wife. Very nice folks, and its an American style diner. He said that Americans expect a messed up version of what real chinese food is. He said americans like everything deep fried, and covered in butter, and salt. Chinese like simple, plain food. Plain rice, and plain fish. Maybe some soy sauce, but not much past that. They like pickled things as well, but americans dont like the bitter taste of the pickled stuff he says.

We always say we are going for a Chinese cheeseburger when we go out to eat there. he makes great food, and home made. no MSG or mixed up messes over there.