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· Jane Nam
Top China livestreamer goes offline after showing ice-cream tank on Tiananmen Square anniversary
On Friday evening, top China e-commerce livestreamer Li Jiaqi and a co-host presented Viennetta ice cream to sell during a live broadcast. The ice cream on a plate, adorned with Oreos and a chocolate ball, appeared to resemble a tank, coincidentally on the eve of the Tiananmen…
· Bryan Ke
Man’s innovative way of finding date at Ed Sheeran’s Mumbai concert goes viral
An Indian man has gone viral after he was spotted at an Ed Sheeran concert in Mumbai wearing a T-shirt with a scannable QR code on it that leads people to his dating app profile. Key points:
· Carl Samson
This mango-shaped ice cream is selling out in Asian markets after going viral on TikTok
A now-elusive, mango-flavored ice cream that mimics the fruit’s look and comes in sturdy packaging has become the latest craze on TikTok, with users documenting their quests to find and finally taste it. About the ice cream: Hailing from China, the frozen treat, known as…
· Isa Peralta
Japanese pizza restaurant chain unveils ‘Ice Cream Fondue Pizza’
A Japanese pizza restaurant chain is making headlines for its new menu item: “Ice Cream Fondue Pizza.” About the pizza: On Friday, Aoki’s Pizza announced that its new “summer adventure pizza” will be available for purchase until Aug. 31.
· Isa Peralta
McDonald’s Singapore promotes ‘Hash Brown Oreo McFlurry sandwich hack’
McDonald’s Singapore is jumping on the latest viral food trend by giving away free food for customers to make “Hash Brown Oreo McFlurry sandwiches.” The details: On Thursday, McDonald’s Singapore posted about the “Hash Brown Oreo McFlurry sandwich hack.”
· Isa Peralta
Japanese convenience store chain offers edible spoons to reduce plastic waste
A Japanese convenience store chain will start offering edible spoons in June that customers can use to eat ice cream. Ministop, which has around 2,000 branches across Japan, is battling plastic spoons this summer with a new wafer spoon, according to a press release.
· Bryan Ke
10 yummy, unique durian dishes you should try at least once
Prepare your taste buds as we go on a culinary adventure with durian, the king of fruits. Widely known for its strong and pungent smell, durian is a popular fruit in many Asian and Southeast Asian countries, notably in Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines, to name a few.
· Michelle De Pacina
World’s most expensive ice cream from Japan costs more than $6,000 per serving
The world’s most expensive ice cream can be found in Japan for more than $6,000 per serving. Byakuya, which was created by the Japanese ice cream brand Cellato, costs a whopping 873,400 Japanese yen (approximately $6,305) per serving. The frozen dessert was handed the title of…
· Isa Peralta
Lego officially confirms BTS ‘Dynamite’ set
BTS fans will soon be able to get their hands on an exclusive collaboration between their favorite K-pop superstar act and Lego. On Thursday, the Danish toy company released official images of its upcoming BTS Dynamite Set, which includes 749 pieces and minifigures of BTS…
· Ryan General
Filipino spaghetti, balut land on ‘Worst Rated Foods’ list from Taste Atlas
Online food guide Taste Atlas included four Filipino dishes in its 2023 “100 Worst Rated Foods in the World” list. Before the evolving list was updated this week, Filipino spaghetti ranked 81st, while balut, which the food guide previously ranked as the worst egg dish in the…
· Chandler Treon
Durian Milk Tea protein powder turns the fruit’s pungent power into gains
Adventurous fitness enthusiasts and boba fans alike can now add Durian Milk Tea flavor protein powder to their post-workout routine. Far East Alchemy, an Asian Australian-owned fitness supplement brand, is offering the unique flavor on their website for a limited time. The…
· 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…
· Michelle De Pacina
China’s top livestreamer returns after 3-month disappearance following ‘tank cake’ controversy
China's top livestreaming sales influencer Li Jiaqi has returned to livestreaming after a three-month-long absence following his presentation of an ice cream tank on the eve of the Tiananmen Square protest anniversary. The ice cream resembled the military tanks that became a…
· Daniel Anderson
Bay Area Costco stores will soon sell durian-flavored ice cream
Mavens Creamery will be rolling out durian-flavored ice cream to 18 Costco stores in the Bay Area starting in early October. The ice cream comes in green and yellow colored pints and is made with fresh durian. Sisters Gwen and Christine Nguyen had the idea for Mavens Creamery…
· Rebecca Moon
Singaporean man goes full ‘Super Saiyan 3’ for free McDonald’s ice cream in viral video
A TikTok video of a Singaporean man who screamed his heart out in exchange for free Hershey’s chocolate ice cream from McDonald’s has gone viral. McDonald’s Singapore ran a campaign from Aug. 29 to Aug. 31 that involved screaming at a digital board. Participants who screamed…
· Rebecca Moon
‘Hermes of ice cream’ that does not melt even when held under a blowtorch astonishes Weibo
A Chinese brand of ice cream has been criticized after it was discovered that some of their ice cream does not melt, even when held under a blowtorch. Once considered the “Hermes of ice cream,” Chicecream’s ice creams were seen in a video remaining solid while held under a…
· 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…
· Isa Peralta
10 unique Asian treats to try out in celebration of National Dessert Day
What do you think of when someone says “dessert?” From cold, sickeningly sweet treats on a scorching summer day to warm pastries with the perfect texture, there’s bound to be a dessert for everyone. Here at NextShark, we’ve compiled the tastiest desserts we’ve written about to…
· Thy Nguyen
111-Year-Old Mochi Ice Cream Shop in LA’s Little Tokyo Shuts Down
Little Tokyo’s revered mochi ice cream shop Mikawaya, located in Los Angeles, has closed permanently after more than a century. About the shop: Mikawaya, one of Little Tokyo’s oldest businesses located at 118 Japanese Village Plaza Mall, was opened in 1910 by Ryuzaburo…
· Khanh Tran
Woman Behind Indomie’s Beloved Mi Goreng Passes Away at 59
Nunuk Nuraini, the woman behind Indomie’s iconic “mi goreng” flavor, has passed away at the age of 59. According to BBC, Nuraini passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon. No cause of death has been disclosed.