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We dined at a fusion restaurant the other day. For those who do not know, fusion refers to Asian cuisine that mixes dishes from different lands. So a fusion restaurant will have sushi from Japan, maybe a coconut soup from Thailand, and perhaps Vietnamese pho. The dining experience can be indeed excellent.

While different parts of Asia developed their own tastes, there are unique themes that run throughout oriental dishes. The local climate and vegetation all combine to produce an "Asian" taste that is reflected in almost every dish. When the dishes are blended, the results are often much stronger than the individual dishes. This has to do with our taste buds being able to detect variances within a certain cuisine and contrasting them to fill out the experience.

Sushi is a must for several reasons. First, although sushi is usually associated with Japan, it is a dish that is treated as royalty throughout Asia. A fresh, perfect tuna can fetch thousands of dollars at the sushi docks. Ripened and boiled sea urchin is valued wherever you travel on the subcontinent. Many of us that come from land locked areas, simply never developed a sophisticated appreciation for fish and the effect that sea water can have on diet.

A good fusion restaurant also will help suggest dishes that naturally go together. If you are ordering pad Thai, do not order low mien. Order a smoked fish and you will find that the dishes match up perfectly. Just make sure that there is plenty of ginger sauce around the table.