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Culture
Italian and Japanese food the most popular cuisines on Instagram, study says
Italian, Japanese, Indian, Korean and Mexican cuisines are the most popular cuisines on Instagram worldwide, according to a recent study. Pu...
Iris Jung
Maryland proclaims November 22 Kimchi Day to ‘celebrate Korean culture’
Maryland is celebrating its first Kimchi Day in honor of the spicy Korean dish made from fermented vegetables. The traditional dish consis...
Khier Casino
Food
‘Why do we have to fit in one box?’: Chef Roy Choi on activism, representation and the best bubble tea in LA
Acclaimed Korean American chef Roy Choi spoke to NextShark about his brand of activism, his emphasis on truth-telling, and why he has “neve...
Sarah Yukiko
Infographic: Your favorite ‘Korean’ food may not even be Korean, according to a survey
The Korean Food Promotion Institute (KFPI) conducted a survey asking Koreans whether they considered certain globally popular foods to be K...
Elizabeth Lee
‘Are we proud?’: South Korean food critic makes waves for saying Korean fried chicken is truly American
A popular South Korean food writer has been actively vocal against Korean-style fried chicken, claiming that its meat is too small to be tas...
Ryan General
Why do Koreans eat seaweed soup on their birthdays? The answer ‘whale’ surprise you
It’s a feeling many Koreans might understand — walking into the kitchen on the morning of your birthday only to be hit by the smell of brin...
Grace Kim
‘Top Chef’ Winner Accused of Cultural Appropriation Over Sponsored ‘Bibimbap’ Recipe
A “Top Chef” alum has ignited discussions on cultural appropriation after posting her version of a Korean dish on Instagram. Ste...
Carl Samson
How to Cook the ‘Jjapaguri’ Dish From ‘Parasite’
The Oscar-winning film “Parasite” from acclaimed director Bong Joon Ho delivers numerous memorable moments. Among them is a scene in which t...
Impressive Garlic-Peeling Hack is a Life Changer for Anyone Cooking Asian Food
A Canadian woman claiming to make a lot of Korean food has won the internet after sharing an unbelievably quick and convenient method of pee...
News
Massive Korean Food Hall to Open in San Diego in June
To celebrate the grand opening of a new 40,000+ square foot H Mart in San Diego, the location will be hosting an onsite Korean food hall if ...
Jin Hyun
Cooking Magazine Gets Flak for Pretty Much Not Knowing Anything About Korean Food
Cook’s Illustrated has come under fire after an Instagram post showing what supposedly are “staples” in the Korean dish, bulgogi and a Japan...