If I could only have one type of food with me, I would bring soy sauce. The reason being that if I have soy sauce, I can flavor a lot of things. – Martin Yan
As long as the food is well prepared and not overdone, I think it tastes good. It doesnt matter if its Chinese, Japanese, anything. – Martin Yan
Some people never contribute anything positive to society, they may even drain our resources, but most of us try to do something better, to give back. – Martin Yan
People who dont travel cannot have a global view, all they see is whats in front of them. Those people cannot accept new things because all they know is where they live. – Martin Yan
Southeast Asia food uses many different types of spices which are quite new to me, like the curry leaves which I saw at the Kreta Ayer wet market in Chinatown. With such spices used in cooking, this usually imparts a strong aroma to Southeast Asian food, which appeals to the senses. – Joel Robuchon