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· Bryan Ke
Burger King Japan releases a very Japanese Whopper
Burger King Japan has released a Whopper with rice sandwiched between two rice-made buns. Dubbed the “Kyoto Whopper,” the burger contains the traditional Burger King patty, lettuce, onion and tomato. Needless to say, what sets this limited-edition menu apart is the white rice…
· Carl Samson
Man wanted for targeting elderly Asian women in Georgia armed robbery
Police in Gwinnett County, Georgia, are warning the public about a man who followed and robbed two elderly Asian women at gunpoint earlier this month. What happened: The incident occurred at a Burger King on Duluth Highway in Lawrenceville at around 8 a.m. on Oct. 6. The…
· Editorial Staff
Burger King Japan launches Tom Yum Shrimp Whopper
Burger King Japan is experimenting with Thai flavors with its newest menu item: the Tom Yum Shrimp Whopper. The inspiration behind it: The limited-edition burger, which was launched on Friday, was inspired by tom yum kung, a hot and sour soup from Thailand.
· Michelle De Pacina
Burger King Thailand introduces ‘real cheeseburger’ with 20 cheese slices, no meat
Fast-food chain Burger King has added a burger with 20 slices of cheese and no meat to its menu in Thailand. About the burger: On Sunday, Burger King Thailand introduced its new menu item “The Real Cheeseburger.” The sandwich notably features 20 sheets of American cheese.
· Isa Peralta
Shake Shack Hong Kong to release limited-time Lunar New Year ‘Hot Honey Menu’
Shake Shack Hong Kong is setting the bar high with its special “Hot Honey Menu” for the Lunar New Year. On Thursday, Hypefoods posted a photo of the upcoming menu items on Instagram.
· Isa Peralta
Japan’s newest ice cream flavor is… crab?
Kani Doraku, a popular chain of crab specialty restaurants in Japan, will release crab ice cream on Nov. 6. The unique treat, which reportedly consists of salty vanilla ice cream and chunks of crab meat, features salt from Christmas Island in the Republic of Kiribati. According…
· Isa Peralta
South Korean burger chain releases mint chocolate beef burger
South Korean burger chain Himnanda Burger is now selling a mint chocolate burger. Himnanda first announced the unique menu item on Oct. 12 in an Instagram post. The new burger features a beef patty, cheese, onions, mint chocolate sauce and pieces of mint Oreo cookies. It…
· Isa Peralta
Anya cosplayers swarm Tokyo after release of latest ‘Spy x Family’ episode
More than 50 cosplayers dressed as Anya from “Spy x Family” were filmed walking around Tokyo following the release of the hit anime’s latest episode. On Saturday, pink-haired fans took to the streets of Japan’s capital. A video shared on Sunday by Twitter user @NezukoSocial,…
· Isa Peralta
Burger King Japan announces ‘Spy x Family’-inspired peanut butter burgers
Burger King Japan has announced its new lineup of peanut butter burgers inspired by the hit manga and anime series “Spy × Family.” Starting on Friday, the fast-food chain will offer three “Peanut Butter Royale” burgers: the Peanut Butter Royale & Chicken, the Peanut Butter…
· Bryan Ke
Burger King Japan releases world’s first Ice Whopper for a limited time
In what may be considered an eyebrow-raising move, Burger King Japan has announced a limited-time Whopper with ice shavings as part of a new summer meal. The new Whopper, which has been dubbed the “Ice Whopper,” will be released as part of a limited-time special “Natsukoi Set”…
· Celine Pun
Potato shortage leads to Japanese Burger Kings substituting french fries with dried ramen snacks
Japanese Burger Kings are offering customers the option to substitute their french fries with dried ramen snacks amid a global potato shortage. Japan is among the many countries to experience potato shortages, as a result of supply chain interruptions and declines in demand amid…
· Isa Peralta
Vanilla ice cream with spicy chili oil — uncovering the origins of a viral TikTok dessert
We’ve seen watermelon with mustard, sugary cucumbers and even sushi pizza. But what about ice cream with chili oil? This viral TikTok dessert isn’t something you can easily find at a nearby grocery store, so people are sharing ways to recreate this surprisingly delicious dessert…
· Ryan General
Jollibee Plans to Build 234 More Stores in North America
Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) wants to expand its flagship brand Jollibee in 300 locations across North America by 2024. Busy bee: The Philippine company said it is setting up 234 new Jollibee stores in the region, adding to the 66 locations it currently has in 12 U.S. states…
· Carl Samson
Man Hurls Racial Slurs at Stop Asian Hate Rally in Canada
A man was filmed yelling anti-Asian slurs at a Stop Asian Hate rally in Richmond, British Columbia on Sunday. What happened: The man hurled anti-Chinese slurs at members of the local Asian community, which organized the rally to raise awareness on anti-Asian hate and encourage…
· Carl Samson
Man Accused of Racially Abusing a Bystander in Canada Will NOT Be Charged
A man accused of hurling racist abuse at a Chinese family and an intervening bystander in Canada will not face charges, authorities reportedly said. What happened: The suspect, whose name was not released, allegedly yelled anti-Asian slurs at the family and the bystander for no…
· Bryan Ke
McDonald’s China Releases Limited-Time Spam Oreo Burger
McDonald’s China has released a limited-time Spam Oreo burger for the holidays. Although it sounds like an early April Fools’ joke, the company first teased the existence of the new Spam Oreo burger on Dec. 15 on Weibo, according to Delish.
· Bryan Ke
Taiwan Burger King’s Chocolate Whopper Sparks Line Longer Than a Football Field
Burger King Taiwan just made its April Fools’ joke a reality after releasing a Whopper slathered in Hershey’s chocolate syrup. The American brand’s Taiwan branch released the Hershey’s Chocolate Whopper as a one-day offer in Tainan on Sept. 1, according to Kotaku.
· Ernestine Siu
China’s First Popeyes Opens to Massive Crowds With Face Masks On
On Friday, May 15, crowds of people geared up in masks and gathered at the opening of the first Popeyes location in China. Founded in 1972 by the late Al Copeland in New Orleans, Louisiana, Popeyes is a chain of fast-food restaurants famous for selling its Louisiana inspired…
· Bryan Ke
Burger King Brilliantly Responds to Man Who Shamed Them For Hiring Deaf Employee
Burger King Indonesia has slammed an online skeptic for questioning why the company hired a deaf person to be an order taker. Twitter user Lucas criticized Burger King’s intention to hire deaf employees at its branch in Jalan Sunset in Kuta, Bali to join their cashiers and order…
· Carl Samson
Hot Pot Hamburger is Now a Thing in China
Hot pot has now taken the form of a burger in China. The new Hot Pot Hamburger (火锅汉堡) is the brainchild of Australian Chef Paul Tait, who offers it at his restaurant Light’s Burger in Chongqing.