fish or hot spices, but in the long run it will be cheaper and easier (and maybe even healthier)! remember, in great part, culture is cuisine.
are you expecting to spend just an hour for lunch? what about an extra 20 minutes just to pay the bill? what happens if the people at the next table, who came in after you, get their food before you have even ordered? while this is not always the case, do not be surprised if local services require you to wait longer than you are normally accustomed to. be patient, and go early if you wish to avoid rushing.
in most places around the world, you 