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· Bryan Ke
Filipino chefs’ tocino ube burger is featured on front cover of Food and Wine magazine
Two Filipino chefs and their famous tocino burger with ube buns gets the spotlight in the latest issue of Food and Wine. Tom Cunanan and Paolo Dungca, owners of PogiBoy in Washington, D.C., are featured in the magazine’s second annual “The Innovators Issue” along with their…
· Bryan Ke
One of the World’s Most Famous Indian Chefs Dies of COVID-19
Celebrity chef, author and restaurateur Floyd Cardoz passed away in New Jersey due to complications from COVID-19. Cardoz, 59, visited the Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair, New Jersey last week as a “precautionary measure” after he was “feeling feverish.” He later tested…
· Carl Samson
Japanese Master Teaches ‘Shojin Cuisine’ to One of the Best Chefs in the World
As parts of the world transition to a more plant-based diet, restaurants offering “Shojin” cuisine have become more accessible, drawing patrons from all walks of life. But what exactly is Shojin, and how does it work as a dietary choice?
· Benny Luo
One of OC’s Best Sushi Chefs Reveals How to Make World Class Sushi Rice at Home
“We do not serve American rolls.” These are the words you’ll see written on a chalkboard right before you walk into Ikko. Unlike most sushi restaurants in America where we are accustomed to seeing California and Volcano rolls, Chef Ikko Kobayashi is more interested in preserving…
· Khier Casino
Six of Asia’s Top 10 Chefs Are White Guys Who Don’t Even Cook Asian Food
Six out of the top 10 chefs profiled in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2017 are white males, and some in the culinary community, including TV host and author Anthony Bourdain, believe the list is “beyond ludicrous.” Author and co-founder of Roads & Kingdoms, Matt Goulding, agreed…
· Ryan General
This New York Startup Has the Best Way to Help Refugee Chefs Everywhere
New York City is a haven of great international cuisine. With the number of specialty restaurants that offer a variety of food from different countries in the city, it is certainly not easy for a restaurant to stand out even if they are offering unique meal options. However,…
· Editorial Staff
These Chinese Chefs Have Knife Skills That Are Extremely Satisfying to Watch
There’s nothing like seeing a talented chef doing what he does best. Check out the video above showcasing an array of talented chefs and their incredible knife skills.
· Laura Dang
Female Sushi Chefs Fight For Acceptance After Being Harassed By Sexist Customers
When was the last time you saw a woman behind a sushi counter? Many people have never encountered such a sight in all their years of sushi eating. It may come as a surprise to those who are realizing this now, but there is a strongly held Japanese belief that sushi chefs must…
· Max Chang
Sushi Master Jiro’s Son Once Said Women Can’t Be Sushi Chefs Because They Have Periods
Why can’t women be sushi chefs? Because their periods mess up their sense of taste. Most would agree that statement is clearly sexist, but what’s even more surprising is who said it.
· Editorial Staff
JAPAN HOUSE L.A. to host a modern ‘kaiseki’ with Michelin-star chef Hiroo Nagahara
A rare and exquisite Japanese dining experience is coming to Los Angeles for a limited time thanks to Michelin-star chef Hiroo Nagahara. From Nov. 4 to Dec. 17, JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles, an exclusive cultural destination located inside Ovation Hollywood, is hosting a dinner…
· Khier Casino
Japanese Wagyu wins World’s Best Steak on first entry at 2022 World Steak Challenge
A Japanese wagyu sirloin has taken the top prize at the 2022 World Steak Challenge in Dublin. Judges praised Japanese producer Starzen Co.’s first-time entry, the “Akune Gold,” for being a “melt in the mouth” steak. The steak came from an A4 grade, 30-month-old female beef…
· Carl Samson
Panda Express launches plant-based Orange Chicken in all 2,300 US locations
Panda Express launched Beyond The Original Orange Chicken on Wednesday in all 2,300 locations across the U.S. Co-developed with Beyond Meat, the dish is a plant-based spin on Panda Express’ classic Orange Chicken recipe. The dish was first introduced in Southern California and…
· Rebecca Moon
Hong Kong-based food critic says Japanese omakase ‘treats diners like idiots’
Hong Kong-based food critic Lam Chua is under fire for describing the Japanese omakase dining experience as treating “diners like idiots.” Following his comments, a Chinese newspaper columnist criticized the food critic. Although the columnist recognized Lam’s expertise, he…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Use the right amount, not the white amount’: Uncle Roger ‘hates’ chef’s ‘traditional Filipino adobo’
Malaysian comedian Nigel Ng, better known as Uncle Roger, criticized American chef Geoffrey Zakarian’s “traditional Filipino adobo,” as seen in a 2019 clip of Food Network’s “The Kitchen.” The comedian expressed his disappointment in the prominent chef’s take on the Filipino…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Smooth like butter’: BTS to release cookbook with favorite recipes
BTS’ label Hybe announced that they will be releasing a cookbook featuring the South Korean mega group’s personal recipes. The cookbook is slated to come out later this year and will come in two versions: a "Global Edition" and a "Japan Edition." Each recipe will be paired with…
· Carl Samson
DC real estate agency sparks outrage over ‘love you oolong time’ email
A real estate agency based in Washington, D.C., is in hot water for sending an email with the subject line “love you oolong time.” Edens, a developer and landlord of the Union Market District, reportedly sent the newsletter on July 13 to promote the market, which serves as a…
· Celine Pun
Forget pineapple pizza — it’s all about durian mango pizza with fried chicken
In Pizza Hut Taiwan’s Durian Water Gold Pizza, large chunks of durian add creaminess and softness to the pizza’s standard base layer. Meanwhile, a mango sauce introduces a sweet and tart flavor to compliment the offensive, fruity flare of the durian. Small pieces of Pizza Hut…
· Celine Pun
Uncle Roger gives his take on Singaporean cuisine: ‘weird, less good version’ of Malaysian food
Nigel Ng, the 31-year-old Malaysian comedian known for his Uncle Roger persona, ranked Malaysian cuisine as better than Singaporean food. The spontaneous ranking was spoken lightheartedly out of national pride. Ng was born in Kuala Lumpur and is Malaysian Chinese with parents of…
· Daniel Anderson
From Kitchen Stadium to the world: Cast of Netflix’s new ‘Iron Chef’ on how food brings people together
Netflix’s reboot of “Iron Chef” drops on June 15 with “Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend.” The show sees the return of Alton Brown as its host and Mark Dacascos as The Chairman, while franchise newcomer Kristen Kish joins as its co-host. Viewers will be introduced to five new…
· William Yuk
Toothy takes: In defense of Asian fusion cuisine
If American Chinese food isn’t authentically Asian then neither am I Growing up with the privilege of nightly access to fresh, homemade Chinese food, I have always taken its Americanized cousin for granted. At best, American Chinese food was a guilty pleasure. At worst, it was…