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· Heather Johnson Yu
South African Asian Restaurant ‘Misohawni’ Apologizes For Offensive Name After Viral Outrage
After facing severe backlash from netizens all over the world, South African restaurateurs Ryan Vermaak and Fabio di Cosmo have issued an apology for their eatery’s offensive name, Misohawni. “JHB ASIAN FOOD RESTAURANT APOLOGISES FOR NAMING MISHAP
· Heather Johnson Yu
Ignorant White DJs Open ‘Misohawni’ Ramen Restaurant in South Africa
A restaurant in Melville, Gauteng, South Africa, has been gaining worldwide attention for its tactless name concocted by its non-Asian owners — Misohawni. Lauded by South African food journalist Marie-Lais Emond as a “cheekily named spot”, the restaurant, founded by Ryan Vermaak…
· Bryan Ke
People Think Microwaving Store-Bought Sushi Will Make It Restaurant Quality
Many consumers feel conflicted when buying sushi from a supermarket, whether it’s because they don’t know how long it’s been on the shelf or if it’s gone past its expiration date. Supermarket sushi’s quality also pales in comparison with authentic Japanese delicacy.
· Kyle Encina
Racist British Couple Dines and Dashes After Insulting Thai Restaurant Owner
A Thai owner was insulted in her own restaurant in Gloucestershire by a racist British couple who ate their food and dashed out without paying. Kittima Manmaunjun was criticized by two “xenophobic and rude” customers who complained that the Thai fishcakes served at The Bangkok…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Meet The Asian Woman Behind the Successful Restaurant ‘Yellow Fever’
Nestled quietly between a toy collectible shop and an AT&T retailer, Yellow Fever draws the eye unexpectedly — its subtly cool exterior juxtaposed to its outlandish name. This area of Torrance, California — one block padded with small restaurants just across from Zamperini Field…
· Editorial Staff
NYC Restaurant Draws Backlash After Sending ‘Racist’ Instagram DM to Asian Woman
An Italian restaurant in NYC is under fire after sending an allegedly racist message to a customer on Instagram. The unidentified customer, an Asian American woman, posted an Instagram story voicing her disappointment after dining at Pietro Nolita in Manhattan.
· Kyle Encina
Restaurant in China Offers Free Food to Street Sweepers, Soldiers and the Elderly
The Loving Heart Tofu restaurant in Zunyi, Guizhou Province, China has been offering free noodles and breakfast to streets sweepers, soldiers and the elderly since it opened its doors in October 2015, warming the hearts of netizens in the process. Restaurant owner Sun Zhiwen…
· Kyle Encina
Hong Kong Restaurant Cancels ‘Naked Sushi’ Event After Getting Criticized For Being Sexist
A Hong Kong “Naked Sushi” event has been cancelled due to the backlash it received from netizens, who described it as being sexist and objectifying women. Chinese restaurant Fang Fang was supposed to hold what they called a “Japanese Cabaret Brunch Party” featuring entertainment…
· Bryan Ke
Whitewashed Chinese Restaurant Opera Cancelled After Severe Backlash from Asian Community
After severe backlash, the opera “The Golden Dragon” has been canceled, as Hackney Empire pulls the show from its East London October 31 premiere. The theater released a statement on Thursday that disavows any involvement of Hackney Empire to the production of “The Golden…
· Bryan Ke
Child Pees in Bowl While Mother Flips Through Her Phone in Beijing Restaurant
A Chinese mother disgustingly allowed her child to pee in a bowl as she continued to scroll through her phone at a restaurant in Fangzhuang District of Beijing, China. One of the restaurant patrons, who was disgusted by the sight, decided to take a picture of the incident and…
· Bryan Ke
Asia’s Second Best Chef is Closing His Restaurant, Wants to Give Back His Michelin Stars
Taking the number 2 spot in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurant for 2017 and awarded with two Michelin stars rating, Restaurant Andre, will officially — and permanently — close on February 14, 2018. Owner and Head Chef Andre Chiang made the announcement on Wednesday at around 3:41 a.m.,…
· Bryan Ke
Japan Now Has a Restaurant For People Obsessed With Women’s Thighs
The very first thigh-themed restaurant just opened in Tokyo, Japan, and no, we’re not talking about chicken legs or thighs. Inspired by the works of renowned Japanese photographer, Yuria, customers can now enjoy eating their meal while staring at women’s thighs.
· Bryan Ke
Racist ‘Dirty Chinese Restaurant’ Video Game Cancelled After Company Receives Severe Backlash
After a severe backlash from people around the world, Big-O-Tree (wordplay on “bigotry”) officially issued an apology to the Chinese community and announced the cancellation of its “Dirty Chinese Restaurant” game. Big-O-Tree made the cancellation announcement of “Dirty Chinese…
· Ryan General
California Restaurant Closes For 2 Weeks Each Year to Let Thai Head Chef Visit His Family
A California restaurant will be keeping its operations closed for two weeks to give its hard-working chef from Thailand some well-deserved time off. Chef’s Choice Noodle Bar in Bakersfield posted a sign on September 19 announcing that the restaurant would be having a two-week…
· Benny Luo
Amazing Restaurant in Japan Serves Possibly the BEST Uni in the World
On the Japanese island of Hokkaido are two restaurants named Uni Murakami in the cities of Hakodate and Sapporo. The restaurants specialize in Uni (sea urchin) dishes — and they are possibly the best in the world. Uni Murakami is operated directly by a sea urchin processing…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Asian American Congresswoman Calls Out Game Studio for Racist ‘Dirty Chinese Restaurant’ Game
An independent game studio has recently come under fire for its inaugural game, Dirty Chinese Restaurant. The title, currently in development by Big-O-Tree Games (wordplay on “bigotry”), features a slew of racist themes, including a “sweatshop mode”, employees with rice-picker…
· Bryan Ke
Restaurant Sends Thugs to Brutally Beat Man After Wife Leaves Negative Review in China
A man in Changsha, China was nearly killed by ruthless thugs armed with clubs, causing serious brain injuries, after they read a negative online restaurant review written by the man’s wife, identified by her surname Yu. According to Shanghaiist, the police asked the barbecue…
· Bryan Ke
Restaurant Owner Who Killed Dogs for Hot Pot Caught By Vigilante After High-Speed Chase in China
A restaurant owner from Yichang in Hubei Province, China who hunts dogs using a crossbow turned himself in after an outraged vigilante relentlessly chased him down. The suspect, who was only identified by his surname Du, surrendered himself to the authorities on Wednesday when…
· Carl Samson
‘Waterfall Restaurant’ in the Philippines Will Literally Make You Wet
A restaurant in the Philippines that sits beside a waterfall is a must-see on your travel bucket list — except under terrible weather, of course. Check out Labasin Waterfalls Restaurant, located at Villa Escudero Plantations and Resort in Quezon Province, east of Manila.
· Carl Samson
Chinese Restaurant Owner Fatally Stabs Husband After Argument Over Soup in Australia
A Chinese restaurant owner in Sydney, Australia pleaded not guilty to the fatal stabbing of her husband during an argument involving abalone soup, claiming that it was accidental. Qian Liu, 35, and her husband, Han Lim Chin, hoped to put their marital problems behind them and…