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· Isa Peralta

Mister Donut Japan to release doughnuts filled with meat, mashed potatoes

Mister Donut Japan will soon be offering savory doughnuts filled with meat and mashed potatoes. The doughnut chain’s newest product, the Zaku Mochi Ring, has both a crunchy and chewy texture, according to a press release.

· Isa Peralta

Krispy Kreme Japan will soon be offering wasabi doughnuts

Krispy Kreme Japan will soon offer a “Sesame Street”-themed range of doughnuts that features a doughnut with Elmo’s favorite food: wasabi. The limited-time range includes a Cookie Monster doughnut with blue sprinkles, a red Elmo doughnut with strawberry icing, a chocolate chip…

· Carl Samson

Beloved Shop Owner Thanks Community for Buying Doughnuts While She Was in a Coma

A beloved doughnut shop owner in Southern California has returned behind the counter after a year with gratitude to regular customers and visitors who frequented her business while she was recovering from a critical health condition. Stella Chhan, 64, had been running Donut City…

· Laura Dang

A Baller Company Just Bought Krispy Kreme Doughnuts For $1.35 Billion

Krispy Kreme’s doughnut chain is cashing in for $1.35 billion after being acquired by a private company on Monday. JAB Holding, which also owns Keurig and Peet’s Coffee & Tea, agreed to buy Krispy Kreme (KKD) for $21 a share in cash. According to CNN Money, that is approximately…

· Michelle De Pacina

Korean restaurant in Melbourne goes viral over public sign for ex-girlfriend

A new Korean restaurant in Melbourne is going viral over the cheeky sign posted outside its store. Key points:

· Ryan General

Officers cleared in Manuel Ellis’ death to resign from Tacoma Police with $500K payout each

Three Washington state police officers, acquitted of criminal charges in the 2020 death of Manuel Ellis, are set to receive $500,000 each as part of “voluntary separation” agreements to leave the Tacoma Police Department. How Ellis died: On March 3, 2020, Ellis, a 33-year-old…

· Rebecca Moon

Miki Sudo wins eighth Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest by scarfing down 40 hot dogs in 10 minutes

Top ranked competitive eater Miki Sudo won her eighth title at Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on Monday after sitting out last year’s competition. The 36-year-old ate 40 hotdogs during the 10-minute competition. Sudo has been competing in Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest…

· Bryan Ke

‘Turning Red’: 19 surprising Easter eggs you might have missed while watching Pixar’s new movie

Pixar’s latest animated feature “Turning Red” features several Easter eggs while also paying homage to Toronto, where Chinese Canadian filmmaker Domee Shi grew up. “Turning Red” follows the story of Meilin “Mei” Lee, a 13-year-old Chinese Canadian girl from Toronto who turns…

· Ryan General

Thai Airways’ Limited ‘Life-Vest’ Tote Bags Sells Out in Days

Thai Airways International appears to be doing whatever it takes to generate revenue amid its continued loss of passengers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Trying to stay afloat: The airline company, which launched airplane-themed cafes and sold deep-fried doughs this year, is now…

· Bryan Ke

No One Showed Up to His Donut Shop’s Opening, So His Son Asked Twitter For Help

When Twitter user Billy By posted about his father being sad because of the low turnout for his doughnut shop’s grand opening, the internet answered with roaring support. On March 9, Billy (@hibillyby) shared that his father was sad because “no one is coming to his new doughnut…

· Bryan Ke

Filipino Churro Shop Owner Destroys Racist Trolls Who Don’t Know the Churro is Part Asian

One of the founders of the famous churros food craze, The Loop, just slammed a racist internet troll with a positive Instagram post.

· Jin Hyun

12 Inspiring Stories From Asians That Prove 2018 Wasn’t A Complete D‌i‌s‌‌ast‌er

2018 has been an emotional roller coaster for many Asian Americans, from an exhausting number of h‌‌a‌t‌e cr‌im‌‌‌es and several r‌a‌‌cis‌t remarks to politicians and celebrities. The year literally kicked off with Logan Paul showing a Japanese s‌‌u‌‌i‌c‌i‌‌d‌e‌ vi‌c‌ti‌m’‌s…

· Ryan General

Customers Buy Out Doughnut Shop Every Day So Owner Can Be With His Sick Wife

Customers of a doughnut shop in Seal Beach, California have been buying out doughnuts by the dozens early in the morning to allow its owner to be with his sick wife. John Chhan has been running Donut City with his wife Stella for three decades until recently, when she developed…

· Carl Samson

Oregon Woman Apologizes for Racist Tirade Against Filipina-American After Going Viral

Sierra Measelle, the woman behind the racist tirade against a Filipino American in Oregon, is apologizing for the “ignorant, hateful comments” she made last week. In an Instagram post on Sunday, Measelle claimed that her emotions got the best of her and led to a reaction that…

· Ryan General

Asian Immigrants Are the Reason Why Doughnut Boxes Are Pink

For quite some time, the pink box has become the signature container of pastries and doughnuts from Los Angeles to San Francsico. Various brands in the region, considered by many as the doughnut capital of the United States, have embraced the uniform hue, although not many…

· Editorial Staff

Asian Woman Makes Money Smashing Bread With Her Face on Instagram

An anonymous 27-year-old woman is smashing her face into bread on Instagram and people are sending her hundreds of dollars to do it. With thousands of accounts on Instagram, it’s hard to say which ones will achieve virality. Of course, when this woman started recording herself…

· Laura Dang

20 Pictures That Prove the Japanese Make the Most Beautiful Candy in the World

If any country were to win the award for having the smallest and cutest things it would be Japan. The Asian country has an obsession with all things tiny and adorable especially when it comes to their delectable sweets. Some are so endearing they’re unbearable to eat! 1.…

· Editorial Staff

Filipino Chef Unleashes $100 24-Karat Gold Donut on the World

A New York chef is selling golden donuts for $100 apiece. Björn Delacruz sells the 24-karat gold-leafed donuts at Williamsburg, Brooklyn’s Manila Social Club restaurant, where he is executive chef, reports Forbes.

· Max Chang

Manny Pacquiao Became a Pro Boxer After His Dad Cooked His Pet Dog

There are many a hardships that push people to become successful. In Manny Pacquiao’s case, his dad eating his pet dog may have pushed him to become the pro boxer he is today. Pacquiao’s renowned trainer, Freddie Roach, told Yahoo! Sports that the boxer’s family struggled with…