Support WBURWhy Hunting Down 'Authentic Ethnic Food' Is A Loaded PropositionMaria GodoyApril 09, 2016 ShareJapanese food was once derided, but it's now in the canon of haute cuisine, says author Krishnendu Ray. How we value a culture's cuisine in our society, he says, often reflects the status of those who cook it. (Getty Images/Ikon Images)