Kimlai Yingling EatinAsian

Food. Fun. Recipes. Drinks. All the things that make life exciting and delicious. Being bi-racial definitely has its perks. Am I catholic or am I Buddhist? Chow!

I’m an ethnically ambiguous 1/2 Vietnamese 1/2 Caucasian American and the creator of www.EatinAsian.com. My mother was born and raised in Vietnam and my father was born and raised in Pennsylvania. I don’t feel weird taking 15 plastic bags from the Target check out to bag up my one tube of mascara cause hey, that’s what Asians do. I can’t even begin to tell you the number of uses for plastic bags.

I can wear one purple sock and one green sock with my orange shorts and a pair of white heels and it’s expected. Then of course there are disadvantages to being biracial. Do I follow the Asian cultural traditions? Is it okay that I don’t know how to play the violin? Why wasn’t I good at math? Why am I the only Asian on the streets of LA who truly is a good driver? And most importantly why do I feel like I need to own a nail salon even though I don’t do nails? I’ve always been interested in the cuisine and culture of Vietnam but it became a full-fledged obsession when my mom insisted I learn to cook her food, in the event she’s not around some day, that I’m able to create myself a meal and not have to rely on going to restaurants all the time. It was always super important to me to learn about the culture, Viet ingredients and most importantly my moms recipes to stay connected to the Asian side of my ethnicity. Cooking your own food and combining ingredients is an art, it's therapeutic and it’s about being self-sufficient. Besides, everyone knows no ones cooking is better than mom’s home cooking, no matter what ethnicity you are. My true understanding and connection to the Vietnamese culture and ingredients came with I traveled to Vietnam with my mom. We were there for a super long time, which allowed me to experience the cuisine firsthand. The variety of fresh ingredients at the street markets and on the water-boats was amazing and so accessible. None of our meals were Americanized, which I was extremely happy about. In my opinion, adjusting an authentic recipe not only takes away the flavor but it doesn’t allow you to truly appreciate or experience the true ingredients indicative to a particular area. The more knowledgeable I become with ingredients and cooking styles the higher my expectations are when I go out to eat at other restaurants and when I’m cooking for family and friends. My palate has definitely become more sophisticated. I created EATINASIAN because I wanted to share my knowledge of Asian food. EA guest bloggers write about their own experiences with the Asian culture, we share great restaurant reviews and we feature how to videos from the EatinAsian kitchen facility at Snyder Diamond Kitchen. It's a melting pot for people interested in Asian cuisine and culture. It really has become a first hand look into a culture that simply put, can be a bit misunderstood. If you have a burning question about the Asian culture, a favorite restaurant, a fabulous cooking tip…let me know. We’ve got the answer.

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07/15/2026

🌞 Beach Day Bites coming to KTLA!

Join me tomorrow (7-14-26) at 11:40 AM pst on KTLA 5 as I share five delicious recipes perfect for summer beach days, picnics, poolside bites & travel adventures. 🏖️🍉✨

The recipes are simple to make and guaranteed to be crowd-pleasers. Tune in tomorrow and let me know which recipe is your favorite! 💛

🤳 pic below : SNICKER BITES made with Melissa's Produce organic medjool dates.

07/03/2026

As we get ready to celebrate a milestone in America, I’m also reflecting on being a part of a milestone celebration with the folks and students at Culinary Careers Program a.k.a. C•CAP. This year‘s gala raised more money than ever before, creating life-changing scholarship opportunities for students to pursue a higher education after high school. For many, these scholarships are more than financial support, it’s a pathway to a future that may not otherwise be possible.

Programs like C•CAP thrive because of the generosity of donors, sponsors, mentors, and supporters who believe in investing in the next generation. The Los Angeles Gala is always a highlight of my year, and I’m grateful to have played a small role and celebrating the incredible students, educators, and community that make it all possible.

Congratulations to everyone who helped make this record-breaking a success.

📷 : Nicolas Wendl

Kimlai Yingling shows how to elevate your party dishes

05/29/2026

Had a great time joining KTLA 5 for my Party Dishes Elevated segment. I shared five of my favorite summer “go to” recipes that are perfect for when you’re trying to find the balance between being the hostess with the mostess and enjoying the party. A big thank you to Melissa's Produce for providing the incredible ingredients featured throughout the segment. Great recipes start with great produce, and their fresh fruits, vegetables, and specialty products helped bring every dish to life.

Summer cooking doesn't have to be complicated. Sometimes the best dishes are the simplest ones. What's your favorite dish to make during the summer?

Kimlai Yingling shows how to elevate your party dishes This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on May 25, 2026.

05/25/2026

Join me on KTLA 5 this Memorial Day for 5 crowd, pleasing recipes that are perfect for summer entertaining.

•time: 11:40pst
•where: KTLA.com | KTLA channel 5
•when: Today, May 25th

💚 fueled by Melissa's Produce

05/24/2026

POV: You discover a tropical fruit (thank you Melissa’s) that was made for tequila 🍹🔥

Mamey Sapote is rich, smooth, naturally sweet, and tastes like pumpkin, sweet potato + caramel had a tropical baby 😍

Originally from Central America and Southern Mexico, it completely stole the show in this Reposado Tequila cocktail. 10/10 would make again.

Grab a mamey - link in bio - and check out the recipe a few posts back 👀

05/13/2026

Giving this event some love ❤️ Had such a great time at the ELEGANCE IN PRIDE elegance event that benefits the affluent Hispanic philanthropy “Power of Love” initiative. Pride month is coming up, and this was a great precursor to all the events to come.

05/12/2026

Y’all are officially in charge of my next recipe 👀📦🍆🍓🍑I’m over here having a blast unboxing mystery produce boxes from

Comment which ingredients you want me to turn into something delicious 😋 yeeeeees! this is gonna be fun.

05/07/2026

Good wine, fabulous people, and a table full of delicious Sicilian dishes🍝✨ done right. Celebrating Jen’s bday with the C•CAP crew 🎂at in the arts district 🤍🥂.

Now go scroll through the photos and tell me which dish is your favorite 😜

sicilian

05/04/2026

Obsessed with this x moment in Beverly Hills. Bubbles, sunnies and surrounded by the best company. 🍾🥂😎

Still not over the dreamy swag bag from filled with .patchmethod

04/30/2026

A little fruit education, a little tequila inspiration.

Mamey Sapote is one of those hidden tropical gems. Okay it’s not that hidden - you can pick one up at Melissa’s 😜 It’s sweet, creamy, and tastes like a mix of sweet potato, pumpkin and honey. It’s a really beautiful fruit. Native to Central America and Southern Mexico, it’s packed with flavor and makes the perfect star for both desserts and cocktails. I’m taking this beauty from and turning it into a smooth and vibrant Mamey Tequila Cocktail. Watch the video for the recipe. And dm if you have any questions.

You can grab a Mamey for your own creative cocktail by clicking the link in my profile.

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