I come from an Asian background, where rice is a major part of our everyday diet. We usually eat something with rice at almost every meal, so for me, rice is more than just a side dish, it is an important and comforting part of everyday food. Unfortunately, the rice at Commons is often undercooked and very hard, even the type of rice used also feels imperfect, sometimes almost feeling like rocks under my teeth. It is disappointing because rice is one of the main foods I look forward to eating. When such a basic and important part of my meals is consistently poor quality, it genuinely makes me less motivated to come to Commons and eat there.