Simu Liu rates food served at the 2024 Oscars and afterparties

Simu Liu shared his honest opinion on the food served at the 2024 Oscars and various afterparties. Key points: ...

Watch: Fried chicken is fused with instant ramen for mouthwatering results

A new video shows how packs of instant ramen can be fused with chicken, creating a dish that looks surprisingly mouthwatering. Moving the ne...

Sujata Day talks joining chef Mike Haracz for Dungeons & Dragons-themed cooking show

When Indian American actor and screenwriter Sujata Day got the call to be the host of a Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) cooking show, she w...

Kimchi is world’s most confusing dish, pho among most mispronounced: study

A recent study identified the world’s most confusing and mispronounced dishes.  About the study: The study by Remitly, a U.S.-based fi...

Korean man, 82, dies of heart attack from choking on ‘live octopus’

A senior South Korean man died after eating an octopus that was chopped alive. What happened: The man, 82, choked while eating the delicacy ...

Nissin is releasing caffeinated Cup Noodles for gamers

Nissin recently unveiled its newest product in Japan: caffeinated Cup Noodles targeted at gamers. About the new product: “Gaming Cup Noodle”...

Why Trader Joe’s sold-out frozen kimbap is a hit

Trader Joe’s frozen kimbap quickly sold out after going viral on TikTok. Key details: A company based in Gumi, South Korea, started se...

This premium $170 bowl of pho has wagyu beef, foie gras and more

A restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is selling a premium bowl of pho with wagyu beef, foie gras and more for 4 million Vietnamese don...

Chinese scientists achieve milestone by synthesizing sugar from CO2

According to lead author Dr. Yang Jiangang, they are able to control artificial sugar synthesis with remarkable accuracy that “nearly any su...

Popeyes relaunches in China with 1,700-store expansion plan, menu aimed at Chinese palates

Fast-food franchise Popeyes has returned to China with plans to open over 1,000 stores across the country in the next decade.  Popeyes’ rela...

This grocery chain is now the US’ biggest sushi seller

 “When customers think of sushi, we want them to think of Kroger,” said Stuart Aitken, chief merchant and marketing officer at Kroger ...

Singaporean scientists create 3D printed vegan seafood with authentic taste

A team of scientists from Singapore has found a way to create an alternative source of seafood protein using a food-grade 3D printer. Unveil...

The world’s most expensive sushi is now over $2K, according to Guinness World Records

The world’s most expensive sushi, which costs over $2,000, can now be found in Japan, according to Guinness World Records (GWR). Key details...

Dim sum explained: Why they always come in sets of three

The tradition of serving dim sum in threes aligns perfectly with the essence of this communal meal ...

Burger King Japan launches Tom Yum Shrimp Whopper

Burger King Japan is experimenting with Thai flavors with its newest menu item: the Tom Yum Shrimp Whopper. The inspiration behind it: The l...

Japanese pizza restaurant chain unveils ‘Ice Cream Fondue Pizza’

A Japanese pizza restaurant chain is making headlines for its new menu item: “Ice Cream Fondue Pizza.” About the pizza: On Friday, Aoki’s Pi...

This Malaysian restaurant is serving pizza in a bowl of ramen

A Malaysian restaurant is making waves online for its head-scratching new offering: “pizza ramen.” About the dish: On Wednesday, Menya Shi S...

Burger King Thailand introduces ‘real cheeseburger’ with 20 cheese slices, no meat

Fast-food chain Burger King has added a burger with 20 slices of cheese and no meat to its menu in Thailand. About the burger: On Sunday, Bu...

Chinese restaurant probed after challenging customers to eat 108 dumplings

A restaurant in southwestern China is under investigation after daring customers to eat over 100 spicy dumplings in exchange for a free meal...

Domino’s Japan’s latest pizza is perfect for pickle lovers

Domino’s Japan is making headlines with a new pizza that features pickles. About the pizza: The fast food chain announced its “Pickles Pizza...

Miki Sudo eats 39 hot dogs to win 9th Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest title

Miki Sudo was named the women’s champion of Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on Tuesday. Reigning champ: The Japanese American professional e...

Starbucks Japan now selling a clear coffee drink called ‘Coffeeade’

Starbucks Japan is now offering a unique beverage that has the look of a clear drink and the aftertaste of coffee. About the drink: The mult...

Pizza Hut Japan brings back popular pizzas from the ’90s

Pizza Hut Japan is bringing back popular pizzas from the past to celebrate its 50th year in Japan. About the release: On June 19, the fast-f...

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...

Food allergies more prevalent in people of color, low-income households, study suggests

“Racial and ethnic minorities as well as underserved populations often do not get to an allergist for diagnosis” ...

Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto on his new cooking competition show and how sushi isn’t just Japanese

Chef Masaharu Morimoto, known as one of the original Iron Chefs, takes on the role of judge and mentor in his new sushi competition show ...

McDonald’s Singapore promotes ‘Hash Brown Oreo McFlurry sandwich hack’

McDonald’s Singapore is jumping on the latest viral food trend by giving away free food for customers to make “Hash Brown Oreo McFlurry sand...

‘Lunch of suffering’: ‘White people food’ trends on Chinese social media

A “white people food” trend has been circulating on Chinese social media, with countless netizens either praising or criticizing the purport...

Pizza Hut Japan introduces ‘Wiener Coffee Pizza’

Pizza Hut Japan recently released an eyebrow-raising pizza that combines sausages and coffee. On May 26, the fast-food pizza chain first ann...

Here’s what you’ll find in the world’s most expensive pho for $5,000

If you’ve got $5,000 to spare, consider shelling it out on the world’s most expensive bowl of pho. In 2011, the House of An restaurant group...

Japanese convenience store chain offers edible spoons to reduce plastic waste

A Japanese convenience store chain will start offering edible spoons in June that customers can use to eat ice cream. Ministop, which has ar...

Mister Donut Japan to release doughnuts filled with meat, mashed potatoes

Mister Donut Japan will soon be offering savory doughnuts filled with meat and mashed potatoes. The doughnut chain’s newest product, the Zak...

Book about evolution of Malay cuisine in Singapore wins prestigious cookbook awards honor

Singaporean food historian Khir Johari’s “The Food of Singapore Malays: Gastronomic Travels through the Archipelago” recently won the top pr...

TikToker goes viral for eating McDonald’s ice cream with Chinese herbal cough syrup

A Singaporean TikToker has gone viral for eating ice cream from McDonald’s with Chinese herbal cough syrup. On Saturday, Calvin Lee (@foodma...

Nearly 100,000 people attend Cincinnati’s 2023 Asian Food Fest

A whopping 98,920 people attended this year’s Asian Food Fest in Cincinnati, the largest crowd the event has seen since its launch 12 years ...

A Filipino’s take: Can you just put anything on halo-halo?

For many Filipinos in the Philippines, eating halo-halo has become somewhat of a tradition during the hot dry season from March to May. Duri...