Submarines still make room for comparatively large kitchens. Fresh food aboard the submarine usually does not last more than a few weeks.

The canned foods often served are so tasteless some sailors develop eating disorders. "Work aboard PLAN submarines can cost personnel their health," said the CMSI report.

The opening menu featured regional specialties like elk steak, Idaho potatoes, lentil soup, potato bread, and huckleberry pie ...

For his part, Steed allowed that the food aboard submarines is pretty good, considering what the cooks have to work with.

For his part, Steed allowed that the food aboard submarines is pretty good, considering what the cooks have to work with.

Conditions on China's submarines are rough, per a new report. Routine work on PLA Navy subs, deemed 'dragon palaces,' is detrimental to crews' health.