Category Archives: Food & Drink

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: David Chang

Posted on November 17, 2011 by John

“Celebrity” chef David Chang, owner of Momofuku, makes piña coladas and a new ramen dish from his Lucky Peach magazine.

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Tsujita LA (Artisan Noodle) Ramen Review

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Janice

Finally! After months of being teased by the words “artisan noodle” and luscious HD photos of bowls of ramen in the window, Tsujita opened for lunchtime ramen service at the end of October. The first U.S. shop to open from … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, Local, Reviews, Southern California | 2 Comments

TV News Report Wrongly Accuses Chinatown Market Of Selling Dog Meat

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Moye

How awkward and awesome is this? WCCO, a local Minnesota news station, falsely reported that a Chinatown market was selling dog meat. The problem was that the reporter confused what the Chinese employee said as “dog” instead of “duck.” After … Continue reading →

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Other Ways To Cook With Your Rice Cooker

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Mary

I was experimenting new recipes over the weekend and I came to a sudden realization that besides using the pots and pans in my kitchen, I can also put my rice cooker to use and cook delicious meals with it. … Continue reading →

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8Questions with Fluff Ice & Their Taiwanese Shaved Ice!

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Koji Steven Sakai

I don’t usually write reviews of restaurants but when actor and food blogger (and friend) Lynn Chen invited me to join her at Fluff Ice, a new dessert place in my area  (San Gabriel Valley, 626 in the house!), I … Continue reading →

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Fell + Cole: San Francisco Inspired Ice Cream Arrives in Seoul

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Jen

When I heard about a new ice cream store that had opened in Seoul, inspired by San Francisco’s gastronomic ice cream shops that are so popular, I put Fell + Cole on my schedule, during my recent vacation to Korea. … Continue reading →

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From Fields to Family: Asian Pacific Americans and Food

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Jeff

While Asian American designers, CEOs, and chefs may grab our attention, it becomes easy to forget that many of the first Asian Americans came over as plantation and farm workers.  An exhibition called “From Fields to Family:  Asian Pacific Americans … Continue reading →

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In California, No Shark Fin Soup for You! (in July 2013)

Posted on October 10, 2011 by John

As I had blogged before as well as had interviewed AB 376 bill sponsor California State Assembly member Paul Fong, Governor Jerry Brown has just now signed the bill into law.

Posted in Current Events, Food & Drink, Lifestyles, Politics | 4 Comments

How To “Asianize” Your Products

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Moye

Today I got a quick lesson on how to turn any object into an exotic Asian product from the mysterious Far East. See the bowl on the left? According to online shopping site Fab.com, this is the Lotus Tea Cup … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, Shopping, WTF | 5 Comments

Dole Japan Launches Search For Dole Dance Ambassador For Banana Commercial

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Ben

Dole Japan is setting up to find their “Smile♪ Dole Dance Ambassador” who will make $11k per hour for singing and dancing with SMAP singer Shingo Katori in a commercial. Not really my cup of tea, even for $11k an … Continue reading →

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The Best of GASP!: September

Posted on September 30, 2011 by sachi

Every day, our shopping blog GASP! posts new items we’ve found online. Here are some of the best goodies we’ve found this month: “Hez the Pirate” Leather Keychain–This keychain will have you prepared for the latest round in the “pirates … Continue reading →

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Anti-Alcoholism Drug Works Better on (East) Asian Americans

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Efren

Here at 8Asians, we always love having an excuse to put up the picture of Drunk Ernie, especially since a picture of a drunk me isn’t quite as hilarious, even if I am also a fat gay Asian guy who’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, Health, Lifestyles | 12 Comments