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‘Bling Empire’ Star Kane Lim Accused of ‘Hating on Asians’ for Mocking Yamashiro Restaurant
“Bling Empire” star Kane Lim has been accused of Asian hate after appearing in an Instagram Story that mocked Yamashiro, an Asian fusion restaurant in Hollywood.
What happened: The Instagram Story, which was posted by Filipino American entrepreneur Rembrandt Flores, shows a group of Asian people dining at Tadaima, a new sushi restaurant located at 615 N. Western Avenue.
Man Arrested for Skipping $70 Bill, Using Slurs and Assaulting Sushi Restaurant Owner in Virginia
A man accused of assaulting an Asian restaurant owner in Arlington, Virginia after dining and dashing has been arrested on Tuesday.
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SF Korean BBQ Restaurant Faces ‘Dine and Dash’ Customers Two Nights in a Row
A Korean BBQ restaurant had its second “dine and dash” incident on Sunday night in San Francisco.
What happened: Customers at K-Elements BBQ were caught on surveillance video walking away without paying for their meal, KPIX 5 reported.
Chick-fil-A Worker Writes ‘China’ in Place of Customer’s Name on Asian Woman’s Receipt
A Chick-fil-A customer in Houston was shocked to find the word “China” in place of her name on her receipt.
The customer, whose first name is Tina, ordered her meal at the drive-thru at a Chick-fil-A in Houston on March 22, Business Insider reported.
Chicago Chinatown Restaurant Owner Donates Weekly Meals to Asian Seniors
A Chinatown restaurant owner in Chicago has been donating meals once a week to Asian seniors for over three months.
Jackson Chiu, who owns 312 Fish Market, has made a variety of dishes for these seniors, from California rolls to unagi don tamago. His restaurant “started with the idea to bring great quality fish to the local community,” according to its website.
Chinese Restaurant Goes Viral for Savage Clap Backs of Negative Reviews
An owner of a Chinese restaurant in England went viral for her response to negative reviews on an online food order and delivery website.
Alice Cheung, 50, owner of Chinese takeout establishment Oriental Express in Leeds, West Yorkshire, won the internet for her no-nonsense replies to negative reviews on Just Eat, according to LADBible.
Baltimore Restaurant Owners Drive 6 Hours to Surprise Dying Customer With Her Favorite Dish
Two Baltimore restaurant owners went above and beyond to fulfill the request of a dying cancer patient.
Brandon Jones, 37, emailed Asian fusion restaurant Ekiben on Thursday for the recipe of its tempura broccoli dish. His mother-in-law had grown fond of it, according to the Washington Post.
Lee’s Sandwich Employees Called ‘Nazis’ and ‘Traitors’ By Man Refusing to Wear a Mask
Sandwich shop workers in Oklahoma City were called “Nazis” after asking an enraged customer to wear a mask.
Lee’s Sandwiches, a Vietnamese American fast-food chain located off Classen Boulevard near 30th Street, posted a video of the incident on its Facebook page on March 9, reports The Charlotte Observer.
Ramen Shop Vandalized With Racist Graffiti After Owner Criticizes Texas Governor
A ramen shop in San Antonio was vandalized with racist graffiti after the shop’s owner criticized Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s decision to lift Texas’ mask mandate.
‘Peak White Boy Energy’: Vietnam War-Themed Bar Sparks Outrage for ‘Capitalizing on POC Traumas’
A bar in Melbourne, Australia that launched with a Vietnam War concept has apologized after a massive backlash on social media.
Users are especially outraged as Rickshaw Bar sits on Swan Street in Richmond, a suburb home to many Vietnamese immigrants since 1976 — starting from those who fled the war. A 2016 census report showed almost 1,400 people were Vietnamese immigrants, with Vietnamese being the most popular spoken language besides English. The Vietnam War lasted 20 years and resulted in 1.3 million deaths, according to Broadsheet.
Hundreds of NYC Residents, Union Workers Rally to Save Beloved Jing Fong From Closing
Hundreds of Lower Manhattan residents and members from the 318 Restaurant Workers Union gathered on 183 Centre St. outside of Eastbank on Tuesday to rally against the closure of beloved restaurant Jing Fong.
The protesters requested that Eastbank landlord Alex Chu and his son, Jonathan Chu, negotiate with Jing Fong’s owners to save the restaurant from eviction amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to amNY.
Chick-fil-A Employee Wins Car in Company Raffle, Gives It to Co-worker Who Bikes to Work
A Chick-fil-A employee in Appleton, Wisconsin has made headlines after giving away a car to a co-worker in need.
Haley Bridges, 17, won a 2008 Hyundai Elantra at a Christmas raffle organized for their branch, where she had worked for just five months at the time.