46 Asian-Owned Food And Drink Businesses To Satisfy Your Taste Buds

We're about to stock our kitchens with all these delicious and refreshing sounding products.

1. MiLa

MiLa

MiLa, formerly known as Xiao Chi Jie (XCJ), is a modern Chinese food brand bringing restaurant-quality dishes, made with premium, all-natural ingredients into your homes. After pivoting to offering frozen, direct-to-consumer products in 2020, MiLa now offers a range of soup dumplings, noodles, sauces, and ice creams. Co-founders Jennifer Liao and Caleb Wang celebrate "third culture" through the brand’s products and flavors, exemplified in its new name, MiLa, which means honey (mi 蜜) and spice (la 辣) in Chinese, telling their story of being both Chinese and American, not either/or.

Check out all of their products on MiLa.

2. Bokksu

Bokksu

Bokksu is a Japanese monthly snack box subscription company that has brought the authentic taste and nuanced culture of Japan to over 100 countries worldwide. The brand offers snack subscriptions and an e-grocery service that delivers Japanese food and lifestyle products and provides a platform for traditional Japanese makers to showcase their goods to a worldwide audience, supporting, preserving, and promoting their craft.

Check out all of their products on Bokksu.

3. Sanzo

Sanzo

Sanzo is a Filipino-owned, New York-based brand with a mission to bridge cultures by connecting people to authentic flavors. The brand celebrates high-quality Asian flavors using real fruit and no added sugars or artificial flavors. Their newest flavor, Pomelo, is now available in stores and online.

Check out all of their products on Sanzo and on Amazon.

4. Fila Manila

@eatfilamanila / Via instagram.com, Fila Manila

Fila Manila is a Filipino-owned sauce brand based on founder Jake Deleon's parents' recipes in order to create an authentic taste with modern and all-natural twists. They can be used as a marinade, dipping sauce, seasoning for rice, noodles, stir-fry, and lots more! The brand has also collaborated with Kasama to create the Isla Sauce, a tangy, sweet pineapple sauce infused with Kasama rum.

You can find Fila Manila in Whole Foods, Mom's Organic Market, Kimberton Whole Foods, Cost Plus World Market, and Fresh Thyme Market, or you can check out all of their products on Fila Manila.

5. Kasama

Kasama Rum

Kasama Rum is a Filipina-owned brand that creates small batch, golden rum with notes of sweet pineapple, a hint of vanilla, and a pinch of sea salt. The brand has also collaborated with fellow Filipino-owned brand, Fila Manila, to create the Isla Sauce, as well as the Filipina-owned brand Filipinta to create Good Time Glosses that emulate classic rum cocktails.

Check out all of their products on Kasama Rum.

6. Yishi

Yishi Foods

Yishi Foods is a Chinese-owned, Illinois-based brand that creates Asian-inspired flavored oatmeal inspired by founder Lin Jiang's mom's homemade breakfast porridge. The brand combined Asian flavors with vegan and gluten-free oatmeal, making it better-tasting and bringing Yishi Foods to life.

You can buy Yishi Foods at your local Wegman’s, Meijer, and 99 Ranch Market, or check out all of their products on Yishi Foods.

7. Lady M

Lady M

Lady M is a New York-based luxury confections brand that creates delicate cakes using French pastry techniques with Japanese sensibilities. Each cake is carefully created with 20 alternating layers of soft cream and lacy French crêpes allowing each bite to experience a sensational texture and taste.

Check out all of their products on Lady M.

8. BOBABAM

BOBABAM

BOBABAM is a Filipino- and Taiwanese-owned brand that provides high-quality instant boba made in 60 seconds. The brand lets you customize the flavor however you'd like by adding your favorite milk or more sugar/ice as needed. Their current flavors include brown sugar, matcha, coffee, black tea, strawberry, taro, and mango!

You can find BOBABAM at your local Costco, Sprouts, or Meijers, or check out all their products on BOBABAM.

9. Fly By Jing

Fly By Jing

Founded by Jing Gao, Fly by Jing was inspired by the amazing flavors of Gao's hometown Chengdu and its famous fly restaurants — described on the website as "soulful hole-in-the-wall eateries so good they attract diners like flies. Fly by Jing doesn't conform to anyone else's notions of value, taste, or tradition. It is one person's recipes, one person's vision, and one person's story."

Check out their products on Fly By Jing or Amazon.

10. Nectar Hard Seltzer

@nectarhardseltzer / Via instagram.com, Nectar Hard Seltzer

Nectar Hard Seltzer is a Korean-founded brand that creates hard seltzers with no weird aftertaste and zero sugar. In addition to Asian Pear, Mandarin, Lychee, and Yuzu, they have a new Passionfruit Orange Guava flavor available in stores.

Check out their products on Nectar Hard Seltzer.

11. Bachan's

Bachan's

Bachan's Japanese Barbecue Sauce is a umami-filled, teriyaki-ish sauce that has been passed down and improved over generations of founder Justin Gill's family. The company is named in honor of Gill's Bachan, meaning Granny in Japanese, who would cook up the most amazing meals for as long as Gill can remember.

Check out all of their products on Bachan's or Amazon.

12. Bowlcut

@getbowlcut / Via instagram.com, Bowlcut

Bowlcut, named for the iconic ’80s haircut, is a Chinese-owned small business that creates updated takes on classic Asian American sauces. Founder Crystal is a child of Chinese restaurant owners and was inspired by her parents to launch a food brand dedicated to the wonderful familiar flavors she grew up tasting. In celebration of the fusion of food cultures that influenced her upbringing, Bowlcut and Korean American fashion designer Ji Won Choi have collaborated to create a limited edition gochujang sauce.

Check out all of their products on Bowlcut.

13. Kitsby

Kitsby

Inspired by childhood memories of baking days past, Kitsby (Kits-by-you) was made to bring people closer by sharing sweet moments and delicious desserts together. Their mission to build their community is achieved through their various baking events and utilizing familiar flavors like yuzu, Chinese almond, hojicha, black sesame, and more.

Check out all of their products on Kitsby.

14. Yai's Thai

@yaisthai / Via instagram.com

Yai's Thai is a Thai-owned food brand that creates bold, Thai-flavored curry and sauces that are also paleo-friendly, gluten-free, vegan, and low in sodium. In addition to their individual curries and sauces, they offer a variety of bundles, including the Medium Spice Bundle, Mild Spice Bundle, and Spicy Bundle, so you can try multiple sauces with your favorite spice level at once!

Check out all of their products at Yai's Thai. 

15. Chiyo

Chiyo

Chiyo is a meal delivery company that supports women in different life stages such as fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum with fresh and delicious stage-based meals that combine the best of Eastern food therapy with Western nutritional standards. Their team of clinical nutritionists and trained chefs aim to expand maternal care by integrating Eastern food therapy with Western nutrition, bringing their philosophy of joyful, discovery-driven, tradition-based nourishment to maternal wellness.

The brand is also partnering with Rael, an Asian-owned beauty brand, to promote AAPI culture and encouraging people to try new ingredients and recipes that can enhance their menstrual experience, skincare, and overall wellness, with Jennifer Jolorte Doro, the co-founder of Chiyo, providing her expertise in Eastern food therapy for women in their pre and postnatal stages.

Check out all of their products on Chiyo.

16. The Cumin Club

@the_cumin_club / Via instagram.com, @the_cumin_club / Via instagram.com

The Cumin Club is a South Asian–founded food startup that creates clean, authentic meal kits that bring the true local flavor of regional dishes all over India to your home and can be made in five minutes with just hot water! The brand offers 5, 10, or 20 meals in each plan to be delivered to your door every week, biweekly, or monthly, depending on your preference, AND you can customize each plan to your liking.

Check out all of their products at The Cumin Club.

17. The Spicy Bean Lab Coffee

The Spicy Bean Lab

The Spicy Bean Lab Coffee provides a variety of handcrafted blends, which are roasted in small batches using only the finest Arabica beans from Brazil and Colombia. Their coffee roasting process is state-of-the-art with zero emissions, reducing their carbon footprint by 90%, and embodies sustainability principles, providing a cutting-edge product that meets today's green standards.

Check out all of their products on The Spicy Bean Lab Coffee.

18. Twrl Milk Tea

Twrl Milk Tea

Twrl Milk Tea offers a plant-based milk tea latte that is sourced from organic family farms in China and Japan, following regenerative farming practices to promote biodiversity and sustainability. Their teas are ethically sourced, fair-trade, and made with pea milk, the most climate-friendly plant-based milk option, with low-glycemic sweeteners to provide a better-tasting, environmentally conscious alternative to traditional milk teas with reduced sugar content.

Check out all of their products on Twrl Milk Tea.

19. Baba's

Baba's

Baba's offers a variety of hummus flavors, including g'noosh, tzatziki, falafel, and pita bread, representing a taste of the Palestinian-American experience with a mix of traditional hummus from Jerusalem and playful spin-off flavors that reflect their Palestinian and American identity. Baba's aims to showcase the best of both worlds through their food, embodying their cultural heritage and American influences in their delicious hummus creations.

Check out all of their products on Baba's.

20. Bean & Bean

Bean & Bean

Bean & Bean is a Korean American mother-daughter-powered coffee brand committed to promoting Female Equity in Coffee by sourcing from female producers whenever possible, with over half of their coffee currently coming from women-led or owned farms that are all fair trade and organic certified to ensure livable wages for workers. The mother-daughter duo are both Q Arabica Graders, and their brand is known for sourcing, cupping, and curating each of their coffees.

Check out all of their products on Bean & Bean.

21. OMSOM

OMSOM

Omsom is a Vietnamese-owned brand that celebrates and reclaims the multitudes found in Asian flavors, stories, and communities. "Om sòm," a Vietnamese phrase meaning noisy, rambunctious, and riotous, represents their goal to make proud, bold Asian flavors easily accessible every day of the week. The brand is launching their second product line, Saucy Noodles, which offers a new take on traditional noodle dishes by incorporating the brand's signature flavorful and high-quality sauces.

You can check out their products on OMSOM.

22. Country Archer Provisions

Country Archer Provisions

Country Archer Provisions is a Korean-owned jerky brand with a range of mouthwatering flavors available in both meat sticks and jerky. These jerkies are ideal for anyone looking for more from their food, including outdoor adventurers, busy parents, athletes, and conscious eaters as they are created with 100% grass-fed beef, natural turkey, antibiotic-free pork, and real ingredients.

Check out all of their products on Country Archer Provisions.

23. Free AF

Free AF

Free AF is an all-natural alcohol-free cocktail brand that offers award-winning mocktail options based on the flavors of popular classic cocktails. Their all-natural alcohol-free cocktails are low sugar, gluten-free, and vegan, powered by a natural botanical extract called Afterglow™, and cater to the increasing demand for alternatives to traditional alcoholic drinks.

Check out all of their products on Free AF or on Amazon.

24. The Good Bean

The Good Bean

The Good Bean is an Indian-owned brand that offers bean- and plant-based nutrition that is accessible, delicious, and affordable. Included in the brand's wide range of offerings are super crispy, crunchy, richly flavored snacks, such as the new Black Edamame Snacking Beans superfood and Heat & Eat bean-based meals.

Check out all of their products on The Good Bean.

25. Cup49

Cup49

Cup49 offers DIY bubble tea kits and reusable cups to more than 30,000 bubble tea lovers, allowing them to craft their own perfect cup of bubble tea while promoting a cleaner environment. Chief Boba Officer Serene Lu wants to encourage the bubble tea community to care for the planet, one person and one cup at a time, and they do so by making reusable bubble tea cups accessible to all.

Check out all of their products at Cup49.

26. Saffron Road

Saffron Road / Amazon

Saffron Road has become the leading manufacturer of Halal foods in the US, celebrating the bold flavors of diverse cultures. With a focus on high-quality, ethically-sourced ingredients, their wide range of products, including frozen entrées, ready-to-heat meals, simmer sauces, and crunchy chickpea snacks, stay true to tradition, delivering delicious dishes and snacks to American households. From their inception, Saffron Road has aimed to use traditionally pure foods as a means to compassionately inspire and inclusively connect cultures, fostering cultural harmony through ethical consumerism and clean foods.

Check out all of their products at Saffron Road on Amazon.

27. Malu

Malu Coffee

Malu makes it easy for anyone to create a delicious cup of coffee by combining the simplicity and convenience of the single serve pour over method with high-quality specialty-grade coffee beans. Their goal is to emphasize that self-care should not be overly complicated or extravagant, and that each time a filter is torn open, it is a reminder that we all deserve to prioritize ourselves and take time for self-care.

Check out all of their products on Malu.

28. Popadelics

Popadelics

Popadelics creates crunchy shiitake mushroom chips that make perfect snacks for the entire family. They're vegan and non-GMO! Purchasing Popadelics supports the Fun-Gal Snacks Foundation, a charitable organization that focuses on promoting wellness.

Check out all of their products on Popadelics or on Amazon.

29. Mercado Famous

Mercado Famous

Mercado Famous is a charcuterie meat brand founded by Chinese Spaniards with a mission to bring quality meats to the US. Their products are sourced from 100% ecological farms on the Iberian Peninsula where pigs are free-roamed and fed with acorns to guarantee the highest quality meats in the market, and they also offer themed bundles that make perfect gifts.

Check out all of their products on Mercado Famous.

30. Kokak Chocolates

Kokak Chocolates

Kokak Chocolates is a Filipina-owned chocolate company founded by Founder and Head Chocolatier Carol Gancia that specializes in small-batch single-origin heirloom chocolates using rare cacao variety, “Naciónal.” The brand's variety of handcrafted chocolates, such as boxed chocolates, bars, truffles, and hot chocolate drinks, are inspired by the lush plant and animal life of tropical pond regions in Asia, offering a visual and tasteful adventure.

Check out all of their products on Kokak Chocolates.

31. Laoban Dumplings

@laobandumplings / Via instagram.com

Laoban Dumplings, created by Cofounder Patrick Coyne and 5x Michelin-awarded Chef Tim Ma, are handcrafted dumplings with a focus on flavor, using only natural and premium ingredients for everyone to enjoy everywhere. Chef Tim Ma also co-founded a nonprofit called Chefs Stopping AAPI Hate which aims to raise awareness about anti-AAPI racism and provide funds to support AAPI organizations.

Check out all of their products on Laoban Dumplings or Amazon. 

32. Moshi

Moshi

Moshi's refreshing sparkling beverage is created with unique Asian ingredients and is specifically designed to complement the flavors of Asian cuisine, highlighting their distinct and delicious tastes. Alton But, Founder of Moshi and a seasoned cook in top restaurants, created the brand after noticing a lack of quality nonalcoholic beverage pairings at restaurants and with a desire to incorporate familiar Asian American flavors into these new beverages.

Check out all of their products on Moshi.

33. Confetti Snacks

Confetti

Confetti creates upcycled snacks from vegetables to reduce food waste and donates a portion of their nutrient-dense snacks to combat hunger and malnutrition in the world's most impoverished regions. The veggie and mushroom chips are made with minimal processing, are nutrient-dense, and are infused with authentic spices and flavors inspired by Founder Betty Lu's native Singapore and international travels.

Check out all of their products on Confetti.

34. Nguyen Coffee Supply

Nguyen Coffee Supply

Nguyen Coffee Supply is the first specialty Vietnamese coffee company in the United States to import via direct-trade and roasting in Brooklyn. The brand partners with a fourth-generation farmer who owns and operates his family farm in Vietnam’s Central Highlands and has a mission to "change the future of coffee through diversity, sustainability, and cultural integrity." 

Check out all their products on Nguyen Coffee Supply.

35. Brave Good Kind

@bravegoodkind / Via instagram.com

Brave Good Kind is an Indian-owned brand that creates protein and functional foods to be a part of everyone's daily diet. To address the demand for a delectable protein snack, BGK provides tender chicken bites and bars created from spices, antibiotic-free chicken, and wholesome ingredients. 

Check out all of their products on Brave Good Kind.

36. MIZO Hard Seltzer

@drinkmizo / Via Instagram: @drinkmizo

Mizo Hard Seltzer is a Bay Area–based beverage brand inspired by the fruits that Mizo founders Chris and Holly grew up eating. According to their website, when Chris and Holly's parents immigrated to the US in the 1980s, they found ways to grow some of their favorite tropical fruits in their backyards. Thanks to their parents, Asian fruits have always been a deeply embedded part of the founders' homes, and now Mizo is a way to celebrate their heritage and their parents’ labor of love by creating hard seltzers that bring these flavors to local shelves.

Check out all of their products, including their new boozy lemonade pouches, on Mizo.

37. Chargel

@chargelusa / Via instagram.com

Half snack and half beverage, Chargel Gel Drinks offer the satisfaction of a snack and refreshment of a drink, in one unique pocket-sized, on-the-go pouch. The unique gel texture helps provide an instant source of energy, without the caffeine crash. Designed to meet the unique needs of runners, cyclists, weekend warriors and everyone in between, Chargel is available in three crushable flavors (White Grape, Green Apple, and Strawberry). Chargel Gel Drinks feature a blend of carbohydrates, fruit juice, and five essential B vitamins – including 20% daily value niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, B12 and B6 – without any artificial sweeteners or high fructose corn syrup. The Gel Drinks were thoughtfully developed for convenience and fast intake before activity and feature a built-in spout for quick delivery.  

Check out all of their products on Chargel.

38. Catalina Crunch

@catalinacrunch / Via Instagram: @catalinacrunch

Catalina Snacks™ is on a mission to make foods that are accessible and convenient for a variety of lifestyles, while simultaneously delivering on amazing taste. The Catalina Crunch® brand offers a robust line of snacks including sandwich cookies, cereal, and new crunch mixes. 

As a child, Kaliannan loved snacking throughout the day. When Kaliannan turned 17, he was diagnosed with T1 diabetes and had to give up the treats he adored. On a mission to satisfy his cravings without all the excess sugars and empty carbs, Kaliannan created his own brand, Catalina Crunch, a dynamic and tasty line of Keto-Friendly Cereals and Keto-Friendly Sandwich Cookies made with all-natural ingredients. His goals are to make delicious foods that don’t sacrifice great taste or texture.

Check out all of their products on Catalina Crunch.

39. Poi Dog Philly

Poi Dog Philly

The term "Poi Dog" represents the diverse fusion of flavors found in Hawaii's local food, drawing inspiration from Hawaiian cuisine and cultures of the Philippine Islands, Japan, Portugal, and more. Poi Dog celebrates this multicultural influence, rooted in the sugarcane plantations where Founder Kiki Aranita's ancestors lived and worked, inspiring her culinary creations that pay homage to her background. Among Poi Dog's offerings is Chef Aranita's nostalgic Huli Huli sauce, featuring sweet pineapple, savory miso, and fragrant Chinese five-spice, versatile for marinating chicken or adding a deep, sweet savoriness to vegetables, mushrooms, and burgers.

Check out all of their products on Poi Dog Philly.

40. Rupee Beer

Rupee Beer

Rupee Beer is an Indian-owned beer brand that is brewed slowly according to traditional Indian recipes, using natural ingredients to produce a smooth and unforgettable taste and finish. Its lower carbonation levels than the industry average reduce fizziness and make it the perfect accompaniment to any Indian or spicy dish.

Check out all of their products on Rupee Beer.

41. Sea Monsters

Sea Monsters

Sea Monsters is the world's first seaweed puffs, offering a snackable, puffed form of seaweed that's vegan, kosher, and gluten-free. Jiae Kim and John Lee, founders of Sea Monsters, grew up in Korea where seaweed was a staple in their diets. They aimed to transform this nutrient-dense sea vegetable into snackable, puffed form, resulting in four flavors of baked sorghum + seaweed puffs with a perfect balance of umami and delicious seasoning that will surely satisfy cravings.

Check out all of their products at Sea Monsters.

42. Far East Alchemy

Far East Alchemy

Far East Alchemy's mission is to create supplements that are delicious. Alric Wu and Ophie Ho began the company with the aim of introducing fresh and innovative flavors to the sports supplement industry. 

Check out all of their products on Far East Alchemy.

43. Tuk Tuk Box

Tuk Tuk Box

Tuk Tuk Box offers curated Southeast Asian boxes and products in hopes to honor and share all of their favorite Southeast Asian foods with the world! Lao Isaan American founder Christy Innouvong-Thornton and Southeast American cofounder Bea Aurelio-Saguin hope that creating this cross-cultural bridge will foster social change in the world.

Check out all of their products on Tuk Tuk Box.

44. Kikori Whiskey

Kikori Whiskey / Katrina Frederick

Kikori Rice Whiskey is a unique whiskey style that is distilled from 100% rice in Japan. It has floral and fragrant aromas, and a velvety smoothness on the palate, and is aged for at least three years in American oak, French Limousin oak, and sherry casks. Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka and the team at Kikori whiskey crafted two innovative cocktail recipes that draw inspiration from Atsuko's Asian American heritage— check out the recipe here! The brand has also donated $10,000 in Atsuko's name to the Asian Mental Health Collective. 

Check out all of their products at Kikori Whiskey.

45. MingsBings

MingsBings

MingsBings, created by Iron Chef Ming Tsai, offers a core lineup of flavors such as Cheeseburger, Sausage and Pepper, Buffalo Cauliflower, Fiesta, and Veggie-Filled, providing frozen, ready-to-eat options that can be prepared in under 25 minutes using an air fryer, stovetop, or oven. Additionally, MingsBings has expanded its offerings with the introduction of Breakfast Bings, developed in collaboration with JUST Egg and Before the Butcher, and plans to launch plant-based Pizza and Cheesesteak flavors later this year.

Check out all of their products at MingsBings on Amazon.

46. Momofoku

Momofoku

Momofoku, the premium pantry staple brand by Chef David Chang, offers a range of exceptional culinary essentials. Chef David, recognized as one of "the most influential people of the 21st century," has shared his culinary expertise through television shows like The Mind of a Chef and Ugly Delicious, as well as his bestselling cookbook, Momofuku. With recipes ranging from quick snacks to impressive one-pan weeknight meals and special occasion delights, the Momofuku Test Kitchen provides accessible and delectable options for home cooks.

Check out all of their products at Momofoku on Amazon.

I'm super excited to stock my kitchen with these brands! Have you tried any of these before? Let me know in the comments!

Check out more API-centered content by exploring how BuzzFeed is celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Of course, the content doesn't end after May. Follow BuzzFeed’s A*Pop on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to keep up with our latest API content year-round.

BuzzFeed / Kathy Hoang, Brooke Greeneberg