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· Celine Pun
Singaporean ramen chain introduces ‘world’s first’ chilli crab matcha macchiato drinks
Takagi Ramen is launching their new chilli crab macchiato drink, made with “real chilli crab sauce,” on April 15 in their seven Singapore stores. For S$5.90 (approximately $4.35), customers can choose a chilli crab matcha macchiato made with coconut milk or coconut water. Takagi…
· Jin Hyun
12 Gifts For Your Matcha-Obsessed Friend This Christmas
Matcha lattes have been all the rage lately, with the beverage taking over cafe chains all over the world. Matcha, which can literally be translated to “powdered tea,” is harvested from high-quality tea leaves and offers more health benefits as it involves ingesting the actual…
· Ryan General
Matcha and Durian Hot Pot Combo From China is Actually a Real Thing
While hot pot can be very versatile in the type of ingredients that people choose, a new hot pot combo from China is seemingly trying to test the very limits on what’s possible. A video of a matcha and durian hot pot combo has emerged online and it’s already confusing a lot of…
· Bryan Ke
Hoops photographer Koolmac designs boba tea-inspired Air Jordan 36 Low sneakers for Nike collab
Cameron Look, who goes by “Koolmac” on Instagram, posted pictures on Monday to showcase the boba tea-inspired Air Jordan 36 Low sneakers he designed in official collaboration with the Jordan brand. The artist told NextShark that talks about the project began in late 2021: “It…
· Ryan General
Kit Kat Japan gets the anime treatment in stylish promo directed by Naoko Yamada
Renowned animator Naoko Yamada directed an anime-inspired promotional video for Kit Kat in Japan. The 15-second animation is part of the brand’s “Kikkake wa Kit Kat de” (“Kit Kat Creates the Chance”) campaign, which spreads messages of encouragement to Japanese consumers. Kit…
· Carl Samson
‘Those Are My Homies’: Gwen Stefani Shuts Appropriation Claims Over ‘Harajuku Girls’ Era
Gwen Stefani has responded to long-standing accusations of cultural appropriation over her “Harajuku Girls” era, making a point that such “rules” are only “dividing us more and more.” The claims: Since the former “No Doubt” frontwoman released “Harajuku Girls” as part of her…
· Carl Samson
US National Gymnast Morgan Hurd Drops Incredible Speech at ‘Stop Asian Hate’ Rally
U.S. gymnast and Olympic hopeful Morgan Hurd condemned racism while sharing her own experiences in an impassioned speech at a “Stop Asian Hate” rally in New York on Sunday. Hurd, 19, a two-time World Championships gold medalist, was adopted from Wuzhou, China as an infant.
· Editorial Staff
How 6 Asian Countries Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
What started as a Irish religious holiday in 1631 is now a reason for celebration in various parts of Asia. Due in part to the spread of Irish expatriates, St. Patrick’s Day is now recognized around the world in Singapore, South Korea, India, China, Japan and Malaysia.
· Bryan Ke
Starbucks Pays $14,000 to Thai Woman After Employee Drew ‘Slanty’ Eyes on Cup in Ireland
A Starbucks branch in Dublin, Ireland compensated a female customer of Thai descent €12,000 ($14,600) after one of its employees drew a smiley face with “slanty” eyes on her cup. Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) adjudication officer Kevin Baneham forced Atercin Liffey…
· Bryan Ke
‘Great British Bake Off’ Had a ‘Japanese Week’ Episode and Many Mistakes Were Made
The first day of “The Great British Bake Off” for its 11th season was off to a rocky start after many social media users called the show out for being culturally insensitive during its “Japanese Week.” What happened: The Oct. 27 episode was the first for the show’s Japanese Week…
· Leanna Chan
16 Over-the-Top Mooncakes to Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival
During Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋節) Chinese people across the globe enjoy a delicious tradition — mooncakes to share with family and friends while celebrating the moon. Mooncakes are traditionally filled with either red bean or lotus paste along with an egg yolk. There are many…
· Ryan General
Hello Kitty Fans Can Now Dream in Pink Hotel Rooms
Hello Kitty fans in Japan will have more reasons to celebrate as new themed hotel rooms featuring the beloved Sanrio character are opening. Bright Pink Rooms: Situated in the Asakusa neighborhood in Tokyo, the Asakusa Tobu Hotel will feature two distinct styles of rooms…
· Ryan General
No One is Brave Enough for Ice Cream That Tastes Like the World’s Smelliest Sushi
A type of Japanese sushi known for its pungent odor is getting an ice cream treatment.
· Editorial Staff
BTS Donates $1 Million to Black Lives Matter, ARMY MATCHES Donation the Next Day
BTS and their record label Big Hit Entertainment have donated $1 million to Black Lives Matter in support of U.S. protesters fighting against police brutality in the wake of George Floyd’s death, Variety reports. Why this is a big deal: BTS is one of the biggest music acts in…
· Carl Samson
Ice Cream Shop Releases Delicious Asian-Inspired Flavors to Fight Hate Against Asians
In celebration of the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, a small ice cream shop based in Washington, D.C. is offering five Asian American-inspired flavors for nationwide shipping. The ice cream flavors include Red Bean Almond Cookie, Roasted Barley Tea, Matcha Green Tea,…
· Carl Samson
Snack Company Rebrands as ‘Asian American’, Sales Increase By 54%
A snack company in Berkeley, California saw a 54% surge in total revenues in the year leading up to its rebranding as “Asian American,” which comes with fresh marketing initiatives to highlight its reformed identity. Dang Foods, founded by brothers Vincent and Andrew…
· Bryan Ke
Tenga Releases Valentine’s Day Chocolate That Looks Like a Masturbatory Aid
Tenga is releasing a limited-edition Sweet Love Cup for Valentine’s Day, but this year, the company changed the design of the chocolate to look like a masturbatory-aid. Like 2019’s limited-edition chocolate, the Tenga Sweet Love Cup will come in a container shaped like the…
· Jin Hyun
21 Reasons Why H Mart Blows All Other Grocery Stores Out of the Water
H Mart is easily the cornerstone of Asian American living. From fresh seafood, vegetables, and produce to nostalgic childhood Asian snacks and already-prepared banchan and stews. A world without H Mart is a world I don’t want to live in. While so much of the older generation…
· Jin Hyun
13 of the Best Asian Foods You Can Find at Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s is undeniably America’s favorite grocery store chain and a snack lover’s paradise. From their brilliant use of puns on the chalkboard signs to the amazing selection of gluten-free, vegan foods, it’s a go-to stop for people of all ages and backgrounds.
· Jin Hyun
Meet World-Famous Pole Dancer Claudia Renée Who Trained Constance Wu for ‘Hustlers’
In the exotic pole dancing scene, Claudia Renée’s name is internationally recognized. The head instructor and manager at the world-famous BeSpun pole dance studio frequently travels the world teaching exotic pole dancing techniques and is no stranger to working with celebrity…