Kimlai Yingling EatinAsian

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Kimlai Yingling EatinAsian

Food. Fun. Recipes. Drinks. All the things that make life exciting and delicious. Being bi-racial definitely has its perks. Am I catholic or am I Buddhist? Chow!

I’m an ethnically ambiguous 1/2 Vietnamese 1/2 Caucasian American and the creator of www.EatinAsian.com. My mother was born and raised in Vietnam and my father was born and raised in Pennsylvania. I don’t feel weird taking 15 plastic bags from the Target check out to bag up my one tube of mascara cause hey, that’s what Asians do. I can’t even begin to tell you the number of uses for plastic bags. I can wear one purple sock and one green sock with my orange shorts and a pair of white heels and it’s expected. Then of course there are disadvantages to being biracial. Do I follow the Asian cultural traditions? Is it okay that I don’t know how to play the violin? Why wasn’t I good at math? Why am I the only Asian on the streets of LA who truly is a good driver? And most importantly why do I feel like I need to own a nail salon even though I don’t do nails? I’ve always been interested in the cuisine and culture of Vietnam but it became a full-fledged obsession when my mom insisted I learn to cook her food, in the event she’s not around some day, that I’m able to create myself a meal and not have to rely on going to restaurants all the time. It was always super important to me to learn about the culture, Viet ingredients and most importantly my moms recipes to stay connected to the Asian side of my ethnicity. Cooking your own food and combining ingredients is an art, it's therapeutic and it’s about being self-sufficient. Besides, everyone knows no ones cooking is better than mom’s home cooking, no matter what ethnicity you are. My true understanding and connection to the Vietnamese culture and ingredients came with I traveled to Vietnam with my mom. We were there for a super long time, which allowed me to experience the cuisine firsthand. The variety of fresh ingredients at the street markets and on the water-boats was amazing and so accessible. None of our meals were Americanized, which I was extremely happy about. In my opinion, adjusting an authentic recipe not only takes away the flavor but it doesn’t allow you to truly appreciate or experience the true ingredients indicative to a particular area. The more knowledgeable I become with ingredients and cooking styles the higher my expectations are when I go out to eat at other restaurants and when I’m cooking for family and friends. My palate has definitely become more sophisticated. I created EATINASIAN because I wanted to share my knowledge of Asian food. EA guest bloggers write about their own experiences with the Asian culture, we share great restaurant reviews and we feature how to videos from the EatinAsian kitchen facility at Snyder Diamond Kitchen. It's a melting pot for people interested in Asian cuisine and culture. It really has become a first hand look into a culture that simply put, can be a bit misunderstood. If you have a burning question about the Asian culture, a favorite restaurant, a fabulous cooking tip…let me know. We’ve got the answer.

02/22/2026

It’s National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend 🍪 aka peak cookie season! A few weeks ago, Girl Scouts started popping up outside local spots showing off their entrepreneurial spirit one cookie booth at a time.

This program is way bigger than cookies:

It teaches 5 real-life boss skills:
💰 Money management
🎯 Goal setting
🧠 Decision making
🤝 People skills
📈 Business ethics

Full cookie tasting coming soon…BUT FIRST, there’s a NEW flavor 👀 Watch the video for the reveal 🎥✨

Text COOKIES to 85967 to find a booth near you.

02/21/2026

Stacking up the luck at for Lunar New Year! 🧧🍊 Chef Tom on the wok servin up his traditional Lo Mein stir fry (noodles for longevity, flavor for the win! ) And Produce Guru Robert giving us the ultimate tour of the exclusive LNY goods Melissa’s is featuring this year. If you want to cook like this at home, you know where to go. Link in profile.

02/15/2026

ᕼᗩᑭᑭY ᐯᗩᒪEᑎTIᑎEᔕ ᗪᗩY♥♥♥. Roses are red, Tequila is better. Meet my latest obsession … I’m calling him … 𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝑷𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑵𝒐. 143. Enjoy!!!

Special thanks to &

02/14/2026

STRAWBERRY & BROWNIE skewers = uncomplicated decadence. Happy❤️day!

02/06/2026

GAME DAY GRAZING BOARD!!! 🏈🏈🏈 Fresh, colorful, full of flavor and won’t put you in a food coma. Made with , & .

02/05/2026

Making dinner a moment. Pez Coastal Kitchen’s Chef Bret always delivers.

˗ˏˋ ★ ˎˊ˗ Two more days to check out their winter 2026 menu.

FISH AS THE MAIN CHARACTER?

01/30/2026

Who needs delivery service when you can make gourmet meals in less time. THIS IS WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE TO BE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE 😜 just over here savin $$$ with

01/29/2026

PRO TIPS for crispy egg rolls ….

1. Egg whites > water for sealing. Egg whites crisp up and seal better.
2. Use a high smoke point oil. Better heat stability and better crunch. aka peanut oil.
3. Drain on a rack not a paper towel. The rack cools consistently around the entire egg roll. The paper traps steam on the side chillin against the paper towel.

01/23/2026

It’s a noodle kinda day 🍜✨ dropped 3 new instant noodle flavors. CLASSIC SOY. CHILI CRISP. SWEET + SPICY. Which flavor would you try first? Let’s EAT!

01/17/2026

Celebration time! ─── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ── We’re coming together for Emporium Thai’s newest location on Sawtelle, EMPORIUM THAI MARKET. Expect elevated flavors, family style hospitality, and artfully curated cocktails. All in a hip, vibey new neighborhood.

༘⋆✿ CONGRATULATIONS John, Jane and Chef Gina.

DEETS • Emporium Thai Market officially opens on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 for Dinner every Tuesday through Thursday from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm, every Friday and Saturday from 4:00 pm to 12:00 midnight, and every Sunday from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

12/21/2025

🥳🍸🎄Birthdays. Holidays. A very intentional amount of cheese. Friends. Tequila martinis on repeat. It was a fabulous day at

Happiest of Birthdays Tara 🩷🩷🩷

12/18/2025

A night well spent at PASADENA MAGAZINE’S “Best of Pasadena 2025.” Great food, yummy cocktails and the best energy all inside the stunning Ferguson Bath Kitchen & Lighting Gallery. More nights like this please 🩷🩷🩷

Don’t forget to pick up Pasadena Magazines’s November/December issue that highlights everything you need to know about the upcoming 2026 Rose parade.

12/13/2025

This is what the holidays look like at Pez Coastal with Chef Bret’s top picks for dinner! Grateful to share the table with so many good friends this holiday season. 🎄🎄🎄

12/10/2025

HOLIDAY LEFTOVERS REIMAGINED 😋😋😋 I had the best time on KTLA sharing 5 tasty (zero waste) recipes using holiday leftovers. I’m always grateful for the support of the folks at for helping me bring my recipes to life and extra thankful for my friends who help me keep it together behind the scenes.

Watch the full episode - link in the bio.
📸

12/06/2025

Spent time supporting the remarkable C•CAP crew and their student chefs-in-training for prelims at Mission College. From mise en place to knife skills, timing, memorizing recipes, being efficient and keeping a spotless station. They’re mastering it all as they gear up for the 2026 finals. The future is looking delicious!

12/05/2025

Est. 2019 in Seoul, Korea ➜ 2023 in NY ➜ 2025 LA. has set down roots in LA’s Arts District. The restaurants menu features modern Korean comfort dishes like Hojok Galbi, Soy Glazed Bossam, Octopus Tteokbokki and Ramyan Fried Rice. The aesthetic is moody & cozy. I love when the lighting sets the tone for a restaurants vibe✨

📍734 E 3rd Street. LA

🎉🥳🎂

12/01/2025

Craving pasta? You have to check out Al Dente by Chef Luigi. We went all in on 3 pasta dishes, sausage flatbread, meatballs, and a delicate sfogliatella. If you’re going with a group, I highly recommend ordering a mix of dishes and sharing family-style because it really is the best way to taste everything. BONUS: Chef Luigi sells fresh homemade pasta that you can take home to create your own Italian feast.

11/25/2025

Is there anything that says “thinking of you” better than a crazy delicious fruit and wine basket? Nope!

Let’s unwrap a Melissas Holiday Basket ASMR
⚠️ Misophonia alert: the plastic-crinkle is cranking today

never misses when it comes to holiday vibes! This ginormous treat + wine basket is a fan favorite, but honestly… their best in season wine & fruit baskets are totally unique and unmatched.

They ship anywhere in the continental U.S., perfect for sending love to friends and family across the country. You can also order baskets that come all-organic, and for the luxe lovers aka fancy pants, Melissa’s has gorgeous luxury fruit baskets too!

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http://www.eatinasian.com/

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