When I was a kid, I read this book called Fifteen by Beverly Cleary. It was about this very white high school girl who had a crush on this guy named Stan. Stan takes her to this chinese restaurant for their first date and she is freaking out because she thinks she might be eating cats, dogs insects, intestines, pieces of troll nails, etc. and didn't want to do anything embarassing like throw up on her sweetheart.
Pros: Tasty and different
Cons: You should go with someone who is familiar with the food.
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