US rice found to have high levels of arsenic, cadmium

New testing reveals that virtually all rice sold in the U.S. contains arsenic and cadmium, with one-fourth of samples exceeding federal safe...

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 th...

Disaster threats trigger panic buying for rice amid decreasing supply in Japan

The Japanese government issued a warning on Tuesday, advising people to remain calm and refrain from panic buying rice in supermarkets. Japa...

Japan’s record drop in rice supplies blamed on tourism

Japanese government officials believe that a massive increase in tourism may be one of the reasons for the country’s decreasing rice stockpi...

Family-owned Koda Farms closes after nearly a century in rice business

Koda Farms, a family-owned rice farm in Dos Palos, California, renowned for its heirloom rice varieties, is closing its doors after nearly 1...

South Korean scientists invent beef-infused rice with cow cells

South Korean scientists have created rice that contains beef. What it is: The invention, dubbed “cultured beef rice,” offers a novel protein...

Woman shamed online for eating rice with bare hands in public

A viral video of a woman using her bare hands to eat at an airport has triggered a debate on social media about cultural practices and racia...

Japanese man commits to frugal diet of rice and pickles to retire by age 50

To achieve his financial goals, he also had to let go of his relationships, including a potential marriage to his now ex-girlfriend ...

Rice markets could face global crisis due to India’s export ban, Thailand’s low rainfall

Rice markets could face a global crisis as India bans rice exports and Thailand experiences a spate of low rainfall.  India’s export ban: La...

Watch: Chinese auntie brings rice cooker on high-speed rail train to serve fresh meal

A Chinese auntie recently went viral on TikTok after she was filmed scooping freshly cooked rice out of a rice cooker she brought on a high-...

Video: Man eats 3-course meal with rice while riding Chinese subway

A man who was filmed eating a three-course meal while riding a busy train has sparked several discussions on Chinese social media. About the...

Southwest flight delayed as attendant loses it over ‘some kind of Asian fried rice’

A Southwest Airlines flight from Atlanta to Houston was purportedly delayed for an hour due to spilled rice. On April 15, flight attendants ...

10 things Filipinos can’t live without

There are some things that most Filipinos can’t really live without. For instance, whether rich or poor, it’s nearly impossible...

Why the world is set to face its worst rice shortage of the past 20 years

This year’s production of rice is set to face the biggest global shortage in decades, according to a new report. As the global rice market h...

The grain of life: How rice is cooked in 6 different Asian countries

As a staple food throughout much of Asia, rice holds significant historical and cultural worth. Language in particular can reveal valuable i...

Chinese astronauts successfully grow rice in space

Chinese astronauts have successfully grown rice on the Tiangong space station as an experiment into how astronauts can grow food on long sp...

Aussie TikToker explains why she converted from fork to spoon to eat rice after living in Malaysia

An Australian TikToker named Georgia, who currently lives in Malaysia, surprised her Southeast Asian followers when she claimed that people...

‘It’s my favorite thing ever’: American woman ‘giddy’ after discovering 50-pound rice bags at Asian stores

Adrien, a 26-year-old woman from Minneapolis, recently went viral for sharing her love and excitement for rice in a video she uploaded to S...

Former Japanese PM Taro Aso faces heat for claiming climate change makes ‘tastier’ rice

Japan’s former Prime Minister Taro Aso, who’s been known to make controversial comments, drew attention again on Monday when he claime...

White Rice ‘Almost the Same as Eating Pure Table Sugar,’ Says Harvard Medical School

Harvard Medical School warns that white rice can be harmful to one’s health as it could spike blood sugar levels. White or brown rice:...

How to Cook Rice to Remove the Most Arsenic, According to Study

Rice, a staple in most Asian households, is the biggest food source of inorganic arsenic, the more toxic version of one of the world’s...

Over 3 Cups of White Rice a Day May Cause Diabetes, 9-Year Study Says

Eating over three cups of white rice offers a greater risk of diabetes than eating less of it, a new study has found.  Extensive research: T...

Watch a Michelin Star Chef Make a Japanese Staple Dish Almost Entirely in a Rice Cooker

Chef Hiroo Nagahara is the owner of Bao Hiroo in the Arts District of Downtown LA. His spot is known for offering unique dishes that mesh th...

Indian Man Accidentally Orders Truckload of Rice, Wife Destroys Him Shortly After

A writer in India shared a hilariously horrific encounter his family experienced after his brother-in-law, referred to as BIL in a lengthy T...

Malaysian Comedian Takes Aim at Jamie Oliver’s ‘Egg Fried Rice’

After his collaboration with BBC Food chef Hersha Patel, Uncle Roger, a character created by Malaysian comedian Nigel Ng, is now coming for ...

New Japanese Rice Cooker Can Reduce Sugar By Up to 25%

A new rice cooker from Japan is reportedly able to reduce sugar content by up to 25%. Released on Aug. 7, the aptly-named “Healthy Sup...

Malaysian Comedian Teams Up With BBC Fried Rice Chef in New YouTube Video

Uncle Roger — a character created by Malaysian comedian Nigel Ng — has joined forces with Hersha Patel, also known online as the “egg ...

People Who Panic Bought Food Are Allegedly Trying to Return It to Costco

The spread of the coronavirus (COVID-2019) has led to some people stocking up on food and supplies, but one Facebook user claims more and mo...

Japanese KFC Chicken Rice ‘Hack’ Takes Twitter By Storm

A simple rice recipe featuring KFC Original Recipe chicken has apparently sent local Twitter users abuzz in Japan. As we’ve covered before, ...

Villagers Now Swap Plastic Garbage for Rice in the Philippines

A village in Muntinlupa, Philippines is trying to tackle the plastic problem by offering its villagers a kilogram (about 2 pounds) of rice i...

Tiny Rice Cooker Collectibles Are Perfect for Rice Enthusiasts

A toy company specializing in miniature collectible pieces in Japan has come up with a variety of adorable mini rice cooker cases. Capsule t...

This Japanese Village Grows Beautiful Murals Made of Different Colored Rice

Hundreds of thousands of tourists flock to the village of Inakadate, Japan each year to see beautiful art murals made of different colored r...

Growing Rice May Release as Much Greenhouse Gases as 1,200 Coal Power Plants

Whether one grew up in an Asian household or chose to hop on the growing trend of vegetarianism or veganism, having rice as a staple part of...

Filipina Woman Goes Viral after Bringing Own Microphone to Restaurant to Call for Extra Rice

A Facebook video that has gone viral in the Philippines shows a woman nonchalantly ordering extra rice at a restaurant using a microphone sh...

Japanese Village Makes Art Out of Rice Paddies to Honor Manga Artist

A Japanese village transformed its rice paddies into gigantic pieces of art in honor of a renowned manga artist. Inakadate, located in Japan...

Dear Mainstream Media, Leftover Rice is Not That Bad For You, Sincerely Asians

As a staple food in most parts of Asia, rice, in essence, is life. Whether it’s prepared in clay pots or rice cookers, Asians know it like e...