Michael Wong

Recent Articles

The Irreverent Genius of Khampaeng 

The Secret Ingredient Is Giving a Shit 

Mahjong Nights Are In, AI Food Pics Are Out

(And More of What’s Hot and What’s Not for 2026)

Asian Verified Sep 11 2:15 PM

Shelf Help

Sokha Danh’s Bookstore Makes Room for More Than Just Books

Asian Verified Aug 8 1:04 PM

One Hardcore Night in Little Saigon

Cherub Chains Make Space for Everyone in the Pit

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Asian Verified Jul 3 12:25 PM

The Irreverent Genius of Khampaeng

The Secret Ingredient Is Giving a Shit

Asian Verified Jun 12 10:04 AM

Seattle Is a Bánh Mì City

How Seattle Quietly Mastered a Humble Street-Food Staple

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Food & Drink Apr 9 3:00 PM

The Best Sugar High on Capitol Hill

Meet the NYC Pastry Chef Serving Joy in Seattle

Asian Verified Mar 7 1:30 PM

The Curious Cajun Prowess of Vietnamese Cooking

An American Tradition, but Better

Asian Verified Jan 10 4:12 PM

Why Aren’t We Willing to Pay More for Asian Food?

“Cheap” is the History of Asian American Food, but It Doesn’t Have to Be Its Future

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Asian Verified Nov 14 9:38 AM

The Infallible Allure of Mall Teriyaki

Columnist Michael Wong—a.k.a. Asian Verified—Offers a Guide to His Guilty Pleasure