1. How were Hong Kong egg tarts invented? Originally from medieval England. Learn more 2. Who can claim Hainanese chicken rice, Singapore or Malaysia? Neither because it came from Hainan. Learn more 3. Did you know tempura is not from Japan? Tempura came from Portugal. Learn more 4. How did tofu make its way to North America? By Asian immigrants in the 1800s. Learn more 5. How did xiaolongbao become a worldwide hit? Din Tai Fung is credited with spreading xiaolongbao globally. Learn more 6. What is butter chicken? Isn't it curry? Butter chicken developed into what is known as curry in the west. Learn more 7. How did KFC or Korean fried chicken become popular around the world? The method of cooking. Learn more 8. How was banh mi invented? The French colonized Vietnam. Learn more 9. How did Spam become so popular in Asia? Cheap form of protein distributed by the Americans. Learn more 10. How have mooncakes evolved? Hong Kong chefs experiment with different ingredients. Learn more 11. Is Sichuan cuisine all spicy? Not all dishes are fiery hot. Learn more 12. What is "ramdon", the noodle dish in the Oscar-winning movie Parasite? A combination of two different instant noodles with beef. Learn more 13. Did you know sushi didn't come from Japan? Originally from Mekong river area. Learn more 14. Where is sriracha sauce originally from? Thailand. Learn more 15. Who invented pad Thai? The Thai government. Learn more 16. Who invented bubble tea? Taiwanese Liu Han-chien. Learn more