A big part of the problem with cooking that I have experienced is that almost all condos have those horrible induction cooking surfaces. Restaurants have gas, that is a big part of the reason why theirs is always going to be better.
yes, I only have induction as well. I hate it. When I lived in Thailand every house had gas. Now I don't know anyone that has a gas cooker. There must be a fire-hazard law against it in condos.
according to my vietnamese friends this is exactly why it isn't allowed in high rises. If you have a house on the ground you can get gas but not otherwise. You are allowed those tiny grills that have the gas canisters that are the size of a spray paint can, but no more.