If there’s anything Asians know how to do, it’s how to make some of the most mouth-watering, tasty dishes to satisfy our appetites. This past weekend, I was fortunate […]
Category: Food
During Sambok Holiday, North and South Koreans Eat Similar Summertime Superfoods
by TONY KIM It’s the Korean holiday you likely never heard of: Sambok. Beginning around mid-July, Sambok spans three days, divided by 10-day and 20-day intervals, respectively. Traditionally, Korean farmers would take a […]
SKorea Places Third In Global Women’s Golf Competition International Crown
by HAEIN JUNG It was a fight to the finish at the International Crown, the first-of-its-kind, global women’s golf competition that wrapped up in Maryland this past weekend. The […]
Watch Out Hello Kitty РPikachu Pop-Up Caf̩ Is Moving In (For Now)
Japan is clearly the go-to destination for all things cute. In the past, we brought you Little Twin Stars and My Melody-themed cafes in Japan, where you can eat the world’s […]
Rising Beef Prices Taking a Toll on L.A.’s Korean BBQ Restaurants
by TONY KIM Unfortunately for all those Korean barbecue lovers out there, many restaurants will once again be raising the prices of galbi, grilled dishes typically served with marinated […]
The Most Breathtaking Photos of Indonesian Village Life You Will Ever See
“I am an amateur,” Herman Damar humbly told us when we asked about his incredible photography skills. Despite Damar’s insistence that he is just a self-taught photographer, no one can […]
Find Out Why Anime Lovers Are Booking Flights On Spring Airlines
Imagine yourself on a plane. The captain has just made his announcement, flight attendants have gone through the mandatory safety procedures, and then oh yes! Here comes spiderman […]
Paris Baguette Finally Coming Home
by TONY KIM Paris Baguette, a highly popular Korean bakery café, now faces its greatest challenge: gaining the respect and recognition of its French-styled menu from real Parisians. The […]
Fashion & Food? Check Out This Perfect Combo in Kara Birkenstock’s “Style Bites”
“With a last name like Birkenstock, it was really natural for me to start talking about shoes and fashion,” jokes Kara Birkenstock. And while you may initially think […]
How This Indian Food Delivery Business Is Giving McDonald’s A Run For Its Money
For those of you who are 20-something, I’m going to take a wild guess that you are probably pretty acquainted with, and perhaps even on first name basis with, […]
VIDEO: How Ramen Noodles Are Made
by JAMES S. KIM If MacGyver were reincarnated as a food item, he would be ramen. The ramen noodle is quite possibly the most versatile food that can be “reinvented” in a […]
VIDEO: Pet Crab Scarfs Down Chilk Guksu Noodles
by MICHELLE WOO Admittedly, I’ve never seen crabs as anything more than delicious sea creatures that taste best when dipped in melted butter, but this video proves they can […]
10 Reasons Why Bingsu Is THE Dessert Of Summer
by MICHELLE WOO On hot summer days, nothing makes Koreans squeeeeee in anticipation quite like a glistening mound of shaved ice topped with fresh fruit, condensed milk, red bean, ice […]
Bottom’s Up! Drink (Fake) Blood at a Vampire-Themed Cafe in China
Remember when you fell in love with Edward Cullen in the vampire series, Twilight? Said no one above the age of 12, ever. Well, maybe not no one […]
Americans Taste Filipino Street Food and Are Pleasantly Surprised
Last month we all rolled our eyes at Americans overreacting to Asian food where, as you can guess from the title, a few taste testers made it seem like […]
