James Silverton wrote:
>
> "Arri London" > wrote in message
>
> > Corey Richardson wrote:
> >>
> >> After testing quite a few, I've found that the Pearl River Bridge
> >> brand of Soy Sauce is the best so far - much better than the
> >> strangely popular Kikkoman's for example.
> >>
> >> Which Soy Sauce do you prefer?
> >
> > Used to use only Pearl River Bridge, but at one point years ago the
> > formula or brewing method changed and didn't like it after that. Plus
> > there was a recall of the product, which didn't help.
> >
> > Have never liked Kikkoman that is brewed outside Japan. Doesn't taste
> > right. Now have been using whatever brand is on sale that *isn't*
> > brewed outside of Asia. Working my way through a gallon of Wei Chuan
> > (brewed in Taiwan). Different soy sauces from different Asian
> > countries taste different, so it's always a matter of preference.
>
> Oh come on, not again the wonderful nature of the original country! For
> some reason the best champagne made in California is produced by French
> owned companies and Honda makes pretty good cars in the US.
>
> --
> James Silverton
>

But Honda is a Japanese company, run according to *Japanese* principles
and the French wineries in California are producing wines according to
*French* techniques.

Kikkoman made in the US doesn't taste like Kikkoman from Japan. It's not
snobbishness...just tastes different.