A Brief History Egg Tarts, From Portuguese Monks to Hong Kong Hipsters
That creamy filling. That flaky crust. The way it’s so easy — too easy — to eat several in one sitting. Learn eight things you might not know about the Chinese egg tart.
A Brief Guide to Filipino Breads and Pastries
Pearl River Mart Foods has lots to offer in terms of Asian treats. But did you know it’s also the only place in Manhattan where you can Filipino breads and pastries?
Chef Jae Lee of Nowon: A Very Spicy Culinary Career
We're so happy to welcome chef Jae Lee and his Nowon's chili oil to the Pearl River fam. We had the chance to talk to him about how he got to where he is now.
Snack Madness!
Back in March we held our first snack-off between some of our favorite sweet, savory, chewy, and salty Asian treats. We had so much fun, we decided to do it again!
Happy (Unofficial) Durian Day! 10 Funky Fun Facts About This Prickly Fruit
While June 26 isn’t officially Durian Day, we agree with Fly FM, an English-language radio station based in Malaysia, that it should be. That’s why we’re celebrating with 10 funky fun facts about this king of the fruits.
Collab Alert! LUCKYRICE x Pearl River Mart: Essential Asian Pantry Box
We’re so excited to announce our latest collaboration with LUCKYRICE!
Feast Meets West Podcast: The Asian Snack Aisle
The Feast Meets West podcast of the Heritage Radio Network spoke to Pearl River President Joanne Kwong about her favorite Asian snacks, our best-selling classic items, and much more.
8 Lucky Foods to Eat During the Lunar New Year
You are what you eat — perhaps especially during the Lunar New Year. In our last post, we talked about how you can up your luck, and eating certain foods is one of them. Here are eight eats to feed your fortune as you ring in the Year of the Rooster.
Kee Ling Tong of Kee’s Chocolates: From the Corporate World to the Chocolate Factory
While there’s a lot to be said for Asian candy, sometimes you can’t beat a delicious piece of chocolate. That’s where Kee’s Chocolates comes in. We had the chance to speak to founder Kee Ling Tong about how she went from the corporate world to running her own sweet business.
How Sweet It Is: Fun Facts About Asian Candy
Halloween is almost here so you know what that means: candy candy candy! Savor some fun facts you might not know about four quintessential Asian sweets.
Happy Chop Suey Day! A Brief Guide to a Quintessential Chinese American Dish
You’ve probably heard of chop suey, but do you know where it comes from and who invented it? Find out in our brief guide to this "mixed up" dish.
National Bao Day: Six Things You Might Not Know About Baozi
Happy National Bao Day! To celebrate the dumpling's underrated cousin, we bring you six things you might not know about the versatile baozi.