[aristeides]

Lots of garlic in Chinese food: its characteristic flavor base is the result of the combination of garlic, ginger, and soy sauce.

I don't know how common garlic is in Indian cooking. I certainly almost always order garlic nan when I go to an Indian restaurant.

[IndianChief]

I don't know how common garlic is in Indian cooking.

Very common, except for the Jain community who dont eat anything which grows underground, like onion, garlic, potatoes etc.