Today we discuss the cultural importance and the racialized nature of food for Asian diaspora. We also cover the show Ugly Delicious, a Netflix original food show. It demonstrates past, present and future presence of Asian American cuisines and the relationships we build around food.

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Read J's latest Article: http://www.aprilmag.com/2018/03/15/winter-olympians-spotlight-asian-american-stories/