Category Archives: Food & Drink

Hawaii Enforces Shark Fin Ban

Posted on July 1, 2011 by sachi

From MSNBC: While California has been battling over a proposed shark fin ban, today Hawaii started to enforce its own ban that was passed into law earlier this year. “Restaurants serving fins will have until next July to run through … Continue reading →

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Asian American Fishermen Affected by Mercury Pollution

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Jeff

While some Asian Americans/Canadians fish for recreation, others fish in order to use their catch to directly feed their families. The Sierra Club is publicizing a study showing how mercury pollution in fish is affecting Hispanic communities, with some Hispanic … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Hornitos Tequila

Posted on June 30, 2011 by John

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7IN99jU2go One of our readers passed along this funny commercial for Hornitos Tequila, featuring a very a horny hot brunette Jen who confesses missing fellow not-as-hot classmate Don Chao in geometry class. Don doesn’t recall Jen being in geometry; Jane … Continue reading →

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Is San Jose’s Japantown Becoming Hawaiitown?

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Jeff

I live close to San Jose’s Japantown, and I have been getting takeout from there for many years.  During that time, I have seen the Soko hardware store (pictured left) closed down and converted to a number of shops.  One … Continue reading →

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Taiwanese Food Blogger Fined For Bad Review

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Moye

Think twice before posting that bad review on Yelp–at least, if you’re in Taiwan (and if they have a version of Yelp there). Liu, a Taiwanese food blogger, found her dish at a restaurant so unsatisfactory that she wrote what … Continue reading →

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Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Enters China

Posted on June 27, 2011 by John

Every July 4th weekend, Nathan’s Famous conducts its annual hot dog eating contest, which it has been running almost continuously since 1916! In an effort to promote its brand in China, Nathan’s Famous expanded the hot dog competition to its … Continue reading →

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Japanese Scientist Creates “Poop Burger”

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Mike

DUDE WTF ASIA, indeed: Japanese scientist Mitsuyuki Ikeda has created a burger made from the protein extracted from human feces. “I admit that few people would be keen to eat it,” he stated. A+ for out-of-the-box thinking. F for palatability. … Continue reading →

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Pickled Vegetables Like Kimchi Put Asians At More Risk For Cancer

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Tim

[Editor’s note: There is some change in thinking about kimchi that it might actually be good for you] Buried in the news last week that the World Health Organization put cell phones on the list of carcinogens were articles talking … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Food & Drink, Health | 19 Comments

Vietnamese Lingerie Cafes Facing Stricter Regulations

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Moye

If you’re thinking about relaxing with a nice, cold glass of Vietnamese iced coffee and a scantily clad waitress, you might have to make these plans sooner than later. The popular lingerie cafes in Southern California’s Little Saigon are facing … Continue reading →

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American Airlines Sponsoring Fortune Cookies

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Moye

The opportunities for advertising are infinite, especially now that companies like American Airlines are making their way into fortune cookies at Chinese restaurants. Blogger Michelle Woo hoped to discover her own destiny after dinner but instead found a piece of … Continue reading →

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Fatting In: Asian Immigrants Gaining Weight To Fit In

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Tim

A new study is showing that immigrants are choosing American foods and American portion sizes, part of something they call “fatting in,” where immigrant groups eat high-calorie American meals to fit in with American culture. From the press release: Immigrants … Continue reading →

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