This cluster of East Asian food innovations will straight up make your mouth water. Even the non-edible stuff, like take-out handbags or sushi costumes, made me kind of hungry. Various ways to prepare sushi, like sushi cupcakes and different concept designs for chopsticks make up the bulk of these East Asian food innovations. There are some other surprises as well, however. From naked sushi to chopsticks for cheaters, dig in.
Implications - No matter how common sushi becomes in North America and Europe, I will always feel the exotic nature of the food when I order it. It's a testament to our increasingly globalized culture that North Americans have taken to the foreign combination of cooked vinegared rice and raw fish. Check out these 88 East Asian Food innovations and get lost in the vastness of international food.
88 East Asian Food Innovations
87
Danger Foods
86
Sushi Costumes
10 Inedible Baby and Pet Outfits
85
Japanese Lunch Art
Bizarre Bento Boxes
84
Recycled Chopstick Bra
"My Hashi Bra"
83
Naked Sushi
Sushi Gone Naughty
82
Takeaway Handbags
Chanel Shanghai Accessories Collection is Delicious
81
Sweet Easter Sushi
Peeps Sushi Will Surely Induce a Sugar Coma
80
Sushi Cupcakes
Fish-Friendly Baking
79
Sushi Art
Fancy Sushi Rolls, From Cartoons to Flowers, Make Rice More Fun
78
Sushi Sandwiches
Insanewiches.com Creates the Weirdest Sammies (UPDATE)
77
Sushi Cannibalism Party
Bizarre Eating Rituals
76
$1,000 Sushi
Foie Gras High Roller at Koi
75
Inedible Sushi
Lego Sushi Combo Platter
74
Sushi Rolling Machine
Bandai Namco
73
Bento Box Bling
Carolyn Tille Creates Sushi Jewelry for Japanese Food Addicts
72
Sushi Rolling Fees
TAO's 'Spiritual Dining' in Vegas
71
Clothespin Chopsticks
A Unique Approach to Eating Your Food by Decor Craft
70
Candy Sushi
Sweet Treats Made of Marshmallow, Puff Rice and Licorice
69
Holiday Bento Boxes
Rice Snowmen and Other Edible Smiley Creations
68
Spooky Bento Boxes
10 Halloween-Inspired Mini Meals
67
Sushi Leotards
Katy Perry's Fishy Outfit at MTV Video Music Awards Japan
66
Incredible Inedible Fish
17 Sushi-Inspired Products
65
PC Sushi
Clever Sushi Art to Make Snacktime Fun
64
Sad Sushi Toys
O-No Crafts Personified Squid Dolls Are Missing their Tentacles
63
Take-Out Box Fascinators
The Chop Suey Palace Hat by Topsy Turvy Design is Delicious
62
Sushi Slippers
Nigiri Footwear by Sushibooties Has Removable Faux Fish Pieces
61
Fruit Sushi
Unagi & Banana Rolls at the Bellagio
60
$2,700 Sushi
The World's Most Expensive Sushi is Garnished in Gold
59
Nigirizushi-Frozen Sushi
58
E-Fortune Cookies
Your Destiny Revealed Digitally
57
Sushi-Making Robots
Chef Robot Uses Realistic FANUC M-430iA Hand to Make Nigiri
56
Insect Sushi
Bug 'Power Protein' Snacks
55
Edible Anime
The Delicious Anime Bento Boxes are Yummy
54
Sushi Wedding Cakes
Japanese Couples Cut Tuna, Not Cake
53
Stylish Sushi
Issey Miyake 'Pleats Please' Ads Show Fashions as Food
52
Bento Artistry
Creativity Expressed Through the Art of the Japanese Lunch Box
51
Family Bonding Through Bento
In Japan, 'Bento Day' Lets Kids Learn to Make Healthy Lunches
50
Sushi Bars for Pets
Feed Your Pet Raw Food at S.A.D Dog Sushi or Pussy & Pooch
49
Sushi Furniture
Mimi Tin's Fishy Furniture is Interior Decor for Sushi Lovers
48
Simple Sushi Rollers
Osko+Deichmann Design Makes DIY Maki Rolls Easy
47
Danish Designed Japanese Food
Sticks 'n' Sushi
46
Sushi-Making Machines
Autec Offers Four Kitchen Helpers to Make Tasty Japanese Treats
45
Sushi iPhone Sleeves
The Bento Box Japanese Cuisine Gadget Case Keeps Your Phone Clean
44
Kung Fu Fast Food Branding
Bruce Lee is Restaurant's Mascot
43
Potato Chip Sushi
The Pringles Rice Infusions Campaign is Tempting
42
Sushi USBs
Fishy Flash Drives Come in Rolls & Nigiri
41
Extreme Eating
Consider A Side Of Beak With That Rice
40
Chopsticks With Gold Flakes
Snap For Sparkly Sprinkles
39
Secret Sushi Bars
Uo Japanese Restaurant Can't Be Seen From the Street
38
Sushi-Inspired Sofas
Fernando and Humberto Campanas Create Rolled Fabric Furniture
37
Festive Sushi Ornaments
Fishy Baubles For Your Christmas Tree
36
Musical Bento Boxes
'Manzuko: The Ghostly Bento' is a Japanese-Inspired CD Gift Set
35
Fortune-Telling Baby Socks
Sweet Infant Footwear Inspired by Chinese Take-Out
34
Sushi Tattoos
5 Body Designs That Leave Your Skin Raw
33
Festive Bento Boxes
Seasoned Seasons Greetings Depict Rice as Snow
32
Fishy Desserts
Indulge with Sushi Themed Chocolates
31
Sushi-Loving Liquor
The Award Winning Maru Wine from V&S
30
Obama Sushi
New Food for Those Who Can't Get Their Fill of Obama
29
Birthday Cake Sushi
Savory Treats from Ryu Gu Jo
28
Chinese Takeout Lamps
Fast Food Home Decor
27
Famous Portraits Made of Sushi
Ken Kawasumi's "Sunflowers"
26
Fake Sushi Fraud
Cheap Substitutes Passed Off As Red Snapper
25
Warrior Eating Utensils
Samurai Sword Chopsticks Pay Tribute to Real-Life Samurais
24
Kitschy Kitchen Timers
This Inedible Sushi Sculpture Doubles as Timekeeper
23
Disguised Bento Boxes
The Laptop Lunch Hides Your Meal from Hungry Coworkers
22
Westernizing Asian Cutlery
DIY Chopsticks
21
Super Hygenic Utensils
The Carbon Fiber Chopsticks Focus on Health and Hygiene
20
Sushi Sweepers
Food-Inspired Screen Cleaners
19
Sushi Push Pops
The Pre-Rolled Sushi Popper is Like a Savory Push-Up Popsicle
18
Fishy Frozen Treats
'Sooshi' Ice Cream from New Zealand Natural
17
Locomotive Sushi Stands
The Sushi Train Restaurant and Game Brings a Little Extra Fun to Food
16
Personified Cutlery
Humania Chopsticks Rest Set Makes Chinese Food Funny
15
Chilly Cooling Plates
The Chill Serving Platter Keeps Food Cold
14
Glowing Chopsticks
Chop Sabers for 'Star Wars' Lovers
13
Creepy Bento
Bento Lunchbox Treats Get Scary
12
Super-Sized Sushi Hats
‘Customize Playmo' Figurines Are Fishtastic
11
Sushi Cologne
Smell Like Dinner Wherever You Go
10
Sushi Encyclopedias
Sushipedia is for People Who Love Sushi & Want to Know What They're Eating
9
Fishy Time Tellers
The Sushi Clock is for Serious Japanese Cuisine Lovers
8
Cheating Chopsticks
Tukaani by Lincoln Kayiwa Helps Get Rid of Sushi Woes
7
Double-Take To-Go Boxes
'Chinese Fake-Out' Brings a Smile With Your Chow Fun
6
Venom-Infused Chickens
China Ends Snake-Bite Slaughtering Strategies
5
Sauce Despensing Chopsticks
4
Wooden Sushi Presses
Handy Kitchen Tool Eliminates the Need for Rolling
3
Cheater Chopsticks
Forkchops Lets Westerners Eat Like Asians
2
Mobile Food Guides
Sushi iPhone App Translates Fish Names For You
1
Olympic Menu Tastings
Japanese Prepare For Chinese Food
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Chef-Made Bento Boxes
Erewhon and Sushi Club Collaborate on a Bento Box by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa
Halloween-Inspired Pizza Menus
Pizza Hut Taiwan Introduces New Spooky Menu Items
Sakura-Inspired Snack Boxes
Sakuraco Launches the Beauty of Sakura Box in March
Ergonomic Instant Noodle Forks
Nendo x Nissin The Fork Supports Easy Eating of Instant Noodles
Street Food-Inspired Rice Bowls
Ben’s Original Just Added Four New Street Food Rice Dishes
Instant Noodle Advent Calendars
Koka's Unique Christmas Countdown Shares 12 Comforting Meals
Banana Purée Hand Pies
McDonald’s Japan Just Added a New 'Asian Sweets' Dessert Menu
Lunar Egg-Topped Pizzas
These Pizza Hut Japan Tsukimi Menu Items are Arriving for 2024
Virtual Cooking Adventures
Infinite Chef Provides a Dynamic Platform for Culinary Experimentation
Takeaway Tasting Menus
Ynyshir Partners with Uber Eats to Create a Tasting Menu for Home Delivery
Savory Onigiri Croissants
Cafe W's Croissant Hybrids Play with Flavors Like Mayo and Pollack Roe
Beer-Paired Noodle Cups
Nissin Created a Guide to Pairing Cup Noodles and Beer for Oktoberfest
Shrimp-Packed QSR Nuggets
McDonald's Japan Puripuri Ebi Purio Come in Orders of Five
Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes
Tokyotreat Embraces the Taste of Japan with a Ninja Theme
Playful Sushi-Inspired Suitcases
These Sushi Suitcases by Yujeong Shin Includes Three Styles
Regional Asian Dessert Ranges
These McDonald's Japan Asian Sweets Desserts Come in Three Options
Scoopable Rice Cakes
Cloud Chips are Snackable Rice Cakes Made with Wholesome Ingredients
Savory Ramen Popcorn Snacks
Nomad Snacks' Ramen Popcorn Has Hints of Garlic, Ginger, Soy & Sesame
Gourmet Convenience Snacks
Baby Star Ramen Created a Snack with a Michelin-Starred Restaurant
Opulent Sushi Takeaway Menus
Uchi Launches a Luxurious At-Home Sushi Tasting Experience
Sushi-Inspired Pet Treats
The Peppy Ehomaki Sets Come in Varieties for Cats and Dogs Alike
Chili Crisp California Rolls
Hissho Sushi & Fly By Jing Collaborated on a Spicy Sushi Roll
Air-Dried Restaurant-Inspired Noodles
These New Momofuku Noodles Come in Two Flavors
Gamer-Targeted Noodle Cups
Nissin's Gaming Cup Noodle Supplies Long-Lasting Energy
Regionally Inspired Restaurant Designs
Pirajean Lees Designs the Kioku Restaurant in London
Enthralling Japanese Dining Experiences
Nobu Chicago Boasts Artistic Japanese Elegance
Vietnamese fried shrimp appetizers
Trader Joe’s Chạo Tôm is a perfect holiday appetizer
Instant Noodle-Inspired PCs
Aftershock Presents a New Range of Food-Themed Computer Designs
Exclusive Date Night Recipes
HelloFresh & Tinder Launched Date Night Delights Recipes for Couples
Chopstick-Crafted Homeware
RENEW by TRINITY Makes Artisan Designs from Reclaimed Bamboo Chopsticks
Upcycled Rice Rolls
UNLIMEAT Kimbap Features Plant-Based Bulgogi or Tuna
Couples Recipe Books
Two Hot Asians' Recipe Therapy Book Serves Up Mealtime Inspiration
Automaker-Backed Culinary Shows
Lexus Asia x Netflix Partner for The Maverick Academy Series
Convenient Meal Kits
Momofuku and Milk Bar Collaborate to Provide a Two-Course Meal
Regionally Inspired Meal Kits
HelloFresh & Colavita's Ciao, Italia Recipes Share a Taste of Italy
Fashion Lifestyle Pop-Up Events
Sundae School Hosts Their First Pop-Up in London
New Year-Inspired Snack Boxes
TokyoTreat New Year's Box Offers Special Snacks for the Season
Eel-Flavored Instant Noodles
Nissin Mystery Unagi Instant Noodles Have Plant-Based Eel
Animation Studio Cookbooks
Insight Editions Presents the Studio Ghibli Bento Cookbook
Chili Crisp Noodles
Fly By Jing is Bringing Its Tingly, Spicy, Umami Flavors to Sichuan Noodles
Gamer Instant Noodle Products
These Nissin Cup Meshi Products Were Created with Capcom
Globally Inspired Dog Meals
Restaurant Favorites Inspired Tiki Dog's Taste of the World Recipes
Chain Restaurant Food Festivals
Chain is the Worlds First Gourmet Chain Food Festival
Grocery Store California Rolls
Trader Joe's California Roll Makes for a Perfect To-Go Meal
Plant-Based Raw Seafoods
Green Surf Future Fish Comes in Three Varieties
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
Chewy Japanese Pizza Crusts
Mochiko is Now Using Mochi as a Pizza Crust Option for Added Texture
Mochi Rice Cake Burgers
Wendy's & First Kitchen Released the Tsukimi Mocchi Teriyaki Ginger Burger
Snackable Pasta Chips
S'noods Turn Pasta from a Dinner Staple into Mid-Day Bites
Convenient Asian Cuisine Collections
This Master Cook Collection Includes Noodles, Kits and More
Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions
Japan House London Presents Looks Delicious! Installation
Anime-Collaborative QSR Menus
McDonald's Japan Joins Kiki's Delivery Service on New Burgers
Magical Anime-Inspired Pizzas
The Pizza Hut Taiwan Cardcaptor Sakura Pizza is Eye-Catching
Berry-Topped Salad Bowls
Original Chopshop Just Added a New Berry Chop Bowl for Summer
Restaurant-Inspired Salad Kits
Fresh Express Hot or Cold Salad and Noodle Meal Kits are Versatile
Flavorful Animation-Inspired Fusion Burgers
McDonald's Singapore Unveils a New Samurai Menu
Celebratory Moon Viewing Pizzas
Pizza Hut Tsukimi Huts Melts Come in Two Varieties
Bat-Inspired Kitchen Scissors
OTOTO Presents the New Elizabat Scissors for the Kitchen
Cross-Cuisine QSR Bento Boxes
The McDonald’s Makunouchi Bento Was Debuted for April Fool's Day
Asian Cuisine Seafood Meals
The Fish Said Fred Oven Ready Range Has Two New Options
Artisan Asian Cuisine Cookies
These New Insomnia Cookies Come in Two Japanese-Inspired Options
Creamy Moon-Viewing Pizzas
Dominos Japan Introduced its New Tsukimi Pizza in Two Options
Four-Hour E-Commerce Deliveries
IShopChangi Launches an E-Commerce Delivery Service with FoodPanda
Wheat Noodle-Topped Pizzas
The Pizza Hut Japan Udon Pizza is Sweet and Spicy
Bagel-Inspired Noodle Cups
Fans Inspired Cup Noodles Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese
Versatile Korean Cuisine Sauces
These New Momofuku Goods Sauces Come in Two Options
Asian-Inspired Neapolitan Pizzas
Pi00a's Frozen Pizzas Feature Miso Eggplant and Asian Pear
East Asian Cuisine Kits
The Spice Tailor Meal Kits Range Has Been Expanded with Four New Options
Gourmet Vegetable-Based Crisps
Hunter Foods Launches the New Okra and Shiitake Mushroom Chips
Pop-Up Dining Experiences
Japanese Ski Resort Welcomes Alpine Cocktail Bar and Restaurant
Plant-Based Asian Cuisine Bites
Nasoya Plantspired Plant-Based Chick’n Bites Come in Two Flavors
Cross Cultural-Inspired Restaurants
n/naka is a Two Michelin Star Restaurant in Los Angeles
Creamy Guilt-Free Stir-Frys
honeygrow Sriracha Tahini Stir-Fry is Inspired by Comfort Food
Japanese-Inspired Fish Burgers
Burger King Malaysia Introduced the 'Hokkaido Salmon Burger'
Takeaway-Inspired Frozen Entrées
GSN's Oriental Sweet & Sour Chicken is Low-Sugar & High-Protein
Savory Cocktail Dips
An Elegant Bar Order Inspired Chelsea Living Room's Dirty Martini Dip
Limited-Edition Swicy QSR Menus
The Shake Shack Sweet and Savory Menu is Korean Cuisine-Inspired
Authentic Heat-and-Eat Meals
Nona Lim Instant Noodle Bowls and Heat & Serve Meat Entrees are Tasty
Simple Satisfying Meal Kits
Green Chef x Emily Mariko Collaborated on Wholesome Premium Recipes
Artisan-Quality Fermented Foods
These Cleveland Kitchen Products are Arriving at Publix
Alt Seafood Scallops
AQUA Cultured Foods & Ginkgo are Advancing Fish-Free Seafood Production
Plastic-Free Sushi Trays
BioPak's Latest Innovation is Eco-Friendly Sushi Trays
At-Home Tasting Menus
Uber Eats Partners with Michelin Restaurant Ikoyi for a New Tasting Menu
Asian-American Stir Fry Sauces
Bowlcut's Asian Culture-Inspired Stir Fry Sauces are Better for You
Summer-Inspired Instant Noodle Flavors
These New Maruchan Yakisoba Flavors Come in Two Options
Spicy Rice Cake Snacks
Haitai Sindangdong Tteokbokki Captures the Flavors of a Coveted Korean Dish
Chili Crisp Rice Dishes
Lundberg Family Farms x Fly By Jing Created a Spicy, Crunchy Side
Seasonal Thanksgiving Dining Experiences
Sunday Dreamin’ in NYC's East Village is Holiday-Ready
Asian-Themed Burger Debuts
White Castle Introduces the New Asian-Inspired Flavors for its Sliders
Versatile Japanese Dipping Sauces
These New Bachan's Japanese Dipping Sauces Come in Two Options
Pan-Asian Grocer Cuisine Ranges
by Sainsbury’s Asian Cuisine Range Has Sides and Mains
Dim Sum-Inspired Restaurant Menus
Panda Express Dim Sum Bites are Being Tested Marketed
International Cuisine Salad Kits
These New Fresh Express Salad Kits Come in Two Options
Hybrid Regional Cuisine Burgers
The Burger King Japan Kyoto Whopper Has Hachidaime Gihey Rice
American Restaurant Sushi Menus
The TGI Fridays Krispy Rice Menu Boasts 11 Options
Restaurant-Branded Cooking Sauces
Chopstix Wok Pots Easily Elevate Recipes at Mealtime
APAC-Focused Protein Alternatives
Kinoko-Tech and Metaphor Foods Debut Sustainable Protein Options
Frozen Asian Fusion Dumplings
Brooklyn Chop House Dumplings Come in a Range of Flavors
Revisited Inflight Menus
Alaska Airlines' Greatest Hits Menu Brings Back Favorite Inflight Meals
Rice Nugget Puffs
Sun Tropics' Mochi Snack Bites are Savory, Snackable & Sharable
Meat-Focused Noodle Cups
Nissin is Releasing a Cup Noodle Variant with Special Mystery Meat
Localized QSR Burgers
McDonald's Taiwan Debuts Korean and Japanese-Style Burgers
Oven-Ready Sushi Snacks
Crushi is Premium Frozen Sushi That Goes Into the Oven or Air Fryer
Pink Sushi Boxes
Dept. Sushi Serves Up Sushi in Chic, Vibrant Boxes
17-Course Omakase Restaurants
Sunset Sushi Miami Will Open on a Fishing Pier
Asian Cuisine Seafood Products
Young's Seafood Taste of Asia Range Includes Four Options
Restaurant-Quality Potstickers
Mamahuhu's Frozen Potstickers Feature Rice and Oat Flour Wrappers
Shrimp-Stuffed Steamed Buns
JINYA Ramen Baris Serving Up the New Ebi-Katsu Bun This June
International Cuisine Grocery Ranges
The Co-op 2024 Summer Range Features Fare from Everywhere
Satiating Summer Salad Menus
These New honeygrow Salads are Packed with Wholesome Ingredients
Sichuan-Inspired Seafood Entrées
Panda Express is Launching the New 'Chili Crisp Shrimp'
Culture-Honoring Spiralled Chopsticks
nendo Celebrates the Wakasa-nuri with its Rassen Chopsticks
Modern Vegan Sushi Restaurants
Sushi Momo in Toronto Offers Extensive Plant-Based Options
Asian-Inspired Sliders
White Castle Concocted Unique Slider Recipes for National Noodle Day
Flavor-Packed Ramen Noodle Cups
Naked Ultimate Ramen Comes in Two Flavors
Hot Honey Sushi Rolls
Rock N Roll Sushi Has a New Hot Hot Honey Roll This Fall
Minimal Interior Sushi Restaurants
Future Simple Studio Designs the Sushibox Restaurant in Canada
Asian Fusion Pizzeria Items
These California Pizza Kitchen Menu Items are a Limited Time Offering
Tempura-Fried Veggie Bites
Trader Joe's Vegetable Bird's Nests are an Easy Appetizer
Autumnal Fried Chicken Menus
The KFC Japan Tsukimi Menu Includes Four Items for Moon Viewing
Elevated Sushi Offerings
Kura Sushi Revolving Sushi Bar Introduces New Menu Items
Martini-Inspired Candies
The Sugarfina x Chopin Collection Shares Cocktail-Themed Sweets
Cell-Cultured Unagi Eels
Forsea Foods Ltd. Unveils the First Cell-Cultured Eel for Asian Chefs
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Simplistic Seafood-Only Cookbooks
The Seafood Simple Cookbook by Eric Ripert Has 85 Recipes
Co-Branded Poke Bowls
The Uncle Sharkii Teriyaki Poke Bowl is Made with Lee Kum Lee Sauce
Plant-Based Foodservice Sashimis
NH Foods is Launching Plant-Based Tuna Sashimi in Japan
Theatrical Chef's Choice Restaurants
This Japanese Omakase Provides a Live, Interactive Experience
Flavorful Asian Chicken Items
Yoshinoya Debuts the New Tokyo Fried Chicken Menu Item
Tropical Coconut Shrimp Bowls
Slapfish Just Added the Coconut Shrimp Basket & Coconut Shrimp Bowl
Game Day Gyoza Appetizers
Ajinomoto Japanese-Style Gyozas are Arriving at Costco in the Northwest
Refrigerated Indian Cuisine Meals
These New Sukhi's Indian Entrees Come in Three Recipe Options
Korean-Inspired Chili Paste Burgers
East Coast Wings + Grill Has a Spicy New Gochujang Burger
Savory Plant-Based Pies
Wagamama & Willy’s Pies Made the Mushroom, Kimchee and Edamame Pie
Japanese-Style Hotdogs
Japadog Hotdogs are a Fusion of Umami Flavors
Restaurant-Quality Asian Cuisine Meals
These Authentic Asia Frozen Meals Come in Seven Recipes
Gourmet Algae Oils
Algae Cooking Club Debuted Infused Oils with Eleven Madison Park Restaurants
Premium Ultra-Modern Sake Cups
AMBUSH and HEAVENSAKE Join Forces on a Futuristic Sake Cup
Black Garlic Pearls
Epicurean Pantry's Garlic Pearls are Infused with Honey, Espresso & Spices