Category Archives: Food & Drink

Korean Food Gallery Hungry For Korean Food Enthusiasts

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Edward

I absolutely freakin’ love Korean food. Now, it may be the Korean pride in me talking but I think non-Koreans here can agree that for those who have tried it, the food is pretty fantastic. Whether it be the kimchi, … Continue reading →

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Smithsonian Celebrates History of Chinese-American Food

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Ernie

Fans of Jennifer 8 Lee’s Fortune Cookie Chronicles may be interested in knowing that the Smithsonian American History Museum in Washington DC is featuring a showcase exploring the history of Chinese food in America: “Cedric Yea, the Smithsonian’s Chairman of … Continue reading →

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Top Asian Chef Says Asian Restaurants Should Try Harder

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Moye

The 2011 rankings for The San Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants have been announced and includes four Asian restaurants, marking the most number of Asian cuisine places has made the list for the year. While the San Pellegrino rankings have … Continue reading →

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Natto: Food & Cultural Identity

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Koji Steven Sakai

When I was a child, I wouldn’t eat anything that I thought was too “weird,” at least to my American sensibility. Of course, natto fell into that category. For those of you who don’t know, natto is fermented soybeans. Yes, … Continue reading →

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DUDE WTF ASIA: Sushi Made From Gummy Candies

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Ben

Wow — I have to say that this YouTube video of do-it-yourself sushi made from gummy candy is one of the craziest things I’ve seen. I mean, have you ever seen the textures you can make? That’s some crazy stuff … Continue reading →

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Ask An Asian: How Do You Eat Sushi While Sympathizing With Japan?

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Guest Writer

Every so often, we here at 8Asians get e-mails asking for advice. Sometimes we don’t but that doesn’t stop us from dispensing advice when and where it’s not requested. We’re pushy like that. We recently came across this Dear Prudence … Continue reading →

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Serious Eats: 30 Ways to Upgrade Your Instant Ramen

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Ernie

From our must-read food blog of choice, Serious Eats: “Ramen in the U.S. has come a long way. Once known only in its 10-for-a-dollar instant-lunch form—a staple of offices and dorm rooms all around the ’80s and ’90s—high-end real ramen … Continue reading →

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Fat Cookies in San Francisco

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Mike

If you had been walking around Dolores Park in San Francisco, CA, two weeks ago, you would have been greeted with this intriguing sign: (Flickr photo credit: sandwichgirl) O rly?

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Goodbye to Dale Talde on Top Chef: All-Stars

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Moye

It’s been a full week since Dale Talde, most amazing chef in the world, was eliminated from Top Chef: All-Stars. It’s also been about an hour since I fully recovered from this tragic loss to one of the country’s greatest … Continue reading →

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LA Sushi Joint Sued For Diabetic Discrimination

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Moye

It’s a well known rule: when you sit down for an all you can eat meal, you have to clean your plate before ordering more food. When you sit down for a dinner of all you can eat sushi, this … Continue reading →

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California Bill To Ban Shark Fin Soup

Posted on February 14, 2011 by John

If you’ve ever been to a Chinese wedding (or even if you haven’t), you’ve probably had at one time shark fin soup during a Chinese banquet. I like shark fin soup when offered, but can’t say that it’s my favorite … Continue reading →

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Captured Pirates Rave about Korean Prison Food

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Jeff

New America Media has a story (translated from the Korean language Dong-a Daily) about captured Somali pirates being held by South Korea.  The pirates are said to be raving about how good the South Korean prison food is and say … Continue reading →

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