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

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1. ONLY Hydration

ONLY Hydration

ONLY Hydration creates electrolyte powders inspired by Asian fruits. The brand combines six essential electrolytes and real fruit, complemented by the added antioxidant power of goji berry.

Check out all of their products on ONLY Hydration.

2. Pop & Bottle

Pop & Bottle

Pop & Bottle is a woman-founded and -led coffee company renowned for their pure, plant-based lattes and their versatile Super Concentrate. Packed with antioxidants and collagen, their products offer both richness and adaptability. Alongside their Super Concentrates, they've also introduced ready-to-drink Oat Milk Lattes. The brand has also partnered with Moodcast to create a Vanilla Oat Milk candle to make your space smell delicious.

Check out all of their products on Pop & Bottle.

3. Annie's T Cakes

Annie's T Cakes

Annie’s T Cakes is a California-based, woman-owned business specializing in crafting vegan Asian snacks and desserts. The brand has collaborated with various organizations, including creating custom almond cookies for A24 Films' premiere of Everything Everywhere All At Once, showcasing Annie's dedication to cultural diversity and sustainable food practices.

Check out all of their products on Annie's T Cakes.

4. FitBites Boba Tea Protein

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FitBites creates bubble tea-flavored whey protein powder that stirs nostalgia within the Asian community. The brand has a variety of flavors including Milk Tea, Taro, Stanky Durian, Black Sesame, Honey Dew Melon, and more.

Check out all of their products on Amazon or FitBites Protein.

5. Dream Tea

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Dream Tea offers over 650 tea combinations, allowing customers to personalize their blend from a selection of 14 ingredients and three bases. Each order is expertly mixed by hand, packaged in an airtight tin with a personalized label, and stays fresh for up to 18 months.

Check out all of their products on Dream Tea.

6. The Only Bean

The Only Bean

The Only Bean creates crunchy roasted edamame beans that undergo dry roasting and are seasoned with flavors like sea salt, sriracha, buffalo, and more. They are packed with complete plant-based protein, high fiber content, and boasting less than 3g of net carbs, and they can be eaten straight from the bag or as a meal accompaniment.

Check out all of their products on The Only Bean.

7. Copper Cow Coffee

Copper Cow Coffee

Copper Cow Coffee is driven by a mission to introduce the vibrant heritage of Vietnamese coffee to coffee enthusiasts worldwide. Their range of Vietnamese-inspired lattes blends culture, sustainability, and self-care into each sip, using 100% natural ingredients for a high-quality cafe experience at home.

Check out all of their products on Amazon or Copper Cow Coffee.

8. Paro

Paro

Paro was founded on a deep love for Pakistani cuisine and a desire to share the comforting flavors of home-cooked meals with others. Inspired by her mother's special lentil and spice mixes, Umaimah Sharwani created Paro to bring these authentic flavors to kitchens everywhere. Each Paro product is a nod to the Umaimah's family recipes, meant to be shared and enjoyed with loved ones, embodying the belief that comfort food is best when it's shared.

Check out all of their products on Paro.

9. 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.

10. 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." The brand has partnered with Pintrill to create a Limited Edition Chili Crisp Enamel Keychain, and all proceeds will be donated to Heart of Dinner.

Check out all of their products on Fly By Jing.

11. 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." This May, the brand is collaborating with Sprinkles Cupcake to create a Vietnamese Coffee cupcake which will be available from May 13th-26th. This brand is also a part of Gold House Futures, a community of more than 600 Asian Pacific creatives, entrepreneurs, and social impact leaders.

Check out all of their products on Nguyen Coffee Supply.

12. 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.

13. Brightland

Brightland

Brightland offers olive oils, vinegar, and honey designed to bring a touch of joy to everyday moments. They also provide a range of sophisticated kitchen accessories that complement their consciously crafted ingredients.

Check out all of their products at Brightland.

14. Kola Goodies

Kola Goodies

Kola Goodies is a Sri Lankan American-owned business that was originally created after seeing a lack of cultural representation in the wellness space. Founder Sajani left her tech job and has partnered with Sri Lankan farmers to source her products.  

Check out all of their products on Kola Goodies.

15. 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.

Check out all of their products on Sanzo.

16. Mercado Famous

Mercado Famous

Mercado Famous is a charcuterie meat brand dedicated to offering quality meats sourced from 100% ecological farms on the Iberian Peninsula, providing the highest quality meats on the market.

Check out all of their products on Mercado Famous.

17. Gimme Seaweed

Gimme Seaweed

Gimme Seaweed is a Korean-owned brand that is transforming seaweed into an incredibly popular snack by harnessing its delectable taste, nutritional value, and eco-friendly characteristics. Cultivated in the nutrient-rich and pristine waters off the coast of South Korea, known for its cleanliness and environmental protection, Gimme Seaweed ensures the highest quality and sustainability of their seaweed products.

Check out all of their products on Gimme Seaweed.

18. 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 their signature flavorful and high-quality sauces.

Check out all of their products on Omsom.

19. MiLa

MiLa

MiLa is a modern Chinese food brand bringing restaurant-quality dumplings, ice cream, and more delicious food made with premium, all-natural ingredients into your homes. The brand recently introduced a limited-time Creamy Chili Crab Pasta kit, offering three varying levels of heat, in partnership with comedian Nigel Ng, aka Uncle Roger.

Check out all of their products on MiLa.

20. Sweety Ice Cream

Sweety Ice Cream

Sweety Ice Cream is a family-owned and operated brand using family recipes inspired by beloved Asian flavors like red bean, ube, and matcha to make mochi ice cream.

Check out all of their products on Sweety Ice Cream.

21. Wildwonder

Wildwonder

Wildwonder drinks are inspired by founder Rosa Li’s Chinese heritage and reimagined for modern taste. Honeysuckle and lychee – both celebrated ingredients in China – join raspberry, prebiotics, and probiotics for a functional sipping experience where culture meets craving. This brand is also a part of Gold House Futures, a community of more than 600 Asian Pacific creatives, entrepreneurs, and social impact leaders.

Check out all of their products on Wildwonder.

22. 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 worldwide.

Check out all of their products on Bokksu.

23. Wei Good Food

Wei Good Food

Wei Good Food is a woman-owned brand that creates chili oils that give you both the heat and the pure flavor you crave.

Check out all of their products on Wei Good Food.

24. Marquis

Marquis

Marquis crafts sparkling drinks from green tea, green coffee, and yerba mate, offering a high-quality, crash-free solution with a commitment to responsible caffeine consumption, providing only 100mg of caffeine per can.

Check out all of their products on Marquis.

25. Bachan's

Bachan's

Bachan's Japanese Barbecue Sauce is an 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.

26. Laoban Dumplings

Laoban Dumplings

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. This May, the brand is releasing Bao Buns which come in a frozen pack of four buns.

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

27. 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.

28. Kasama Rum

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 pays homage to the founder's heritage, from the branding to the palate, in order to be a "love letter to the Philippines."

Check out all of their products at Kasama Rum.

29. BOBABAM

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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!

Check out all of their products at BOBABAM.

30. Issei Mochi Gummies

Issei Mochi Gummies

Issei Mochi Gummies creates soft, chewy candy with subtle flavors that pair exceptionally well with ice cream, yogurt, oatmeal, puddings, or your preferred dessert. Plus, the packets are resealable, ensuring freshness for every bite!

Check out all of their products on Issei Mochi Gummies.

31. Pika Pika

Pika Pika

Pika Pika is a Filipino-owned sauce brand that celebrates cherished tastes while navigating the balance between seizing opportunities and preserving immigrant roots. Crafting all-natural spreads and treats, they reject artificial flavors to bring the vibrant tastes of the Philippines to everyday moments, inviting everyone to savor their offerings at the table or on the go.

Check out all of their products on Pika Pika.

32. Sông Cái Distillery

Sông Cái Distillery

Sông Cái Distillery is a Vietnamese-owned, Vietnam-based gin distillery that sources fresh, hand-foraged botanicals from the highlands of Vietnam in order to create a bold, complex, and particularly rounded flavor. This gin is inspired by the red soils and the textiles used by the people of the Central Highland forests in Vietnam.

Check out all of their products on Sông Cái Distillery.

33. Moshi

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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 non-alcoholic 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.

34. Bowlcut

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. On May 15th, the brand  will be launching a classic stir fry sauce and spicy lemongrass stir fry sauce that will be available on their website, Amazon, and more! This brand is also a part of Gold House Futures, a community of more than 600 Asian Pacific creatives, entrepreneurs, and social impact leaders.

Check out all of their products on Bowlcut.

35. Twrl Milk Tea

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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.

Check out all of their products on Twrl Milk Tea or Amazon.

36. Shicken

Shicken

Shicken is a family-run plant-based food superbrand that provides meat-free meals. The brand currently has chef-made curry flavors, such as Tikka Masala, Jalfrezi, Butter Curries, and Tikka Kebab Skewers.

Check out all of their products on Shicken.

37. Madhu Chocolate

Madhu Chocolate

Madhu Chocolate, meaning honey or sweet in Hindi, was born from a love of blending traditional Indian flavors with chocolate. The brand sources their cacao from the Tumaco region of Colombia and the Idukki Hills region in Kerala, India. They then carefully roast, crack, winnow, grind, flavor, temper, and hand-wrap all their bars.

Check out all of their products at Madhu Chocolate.

38. Hooked Coffee

Hooked Coffee

Hooked Coffee prioritizes eco-friendly packaging to create a more sustainable future for coffee lovers everywhere. The brand uses pour-over pouches to give you a single-serve experience. All you need to do is tear, hook, pour, and enjoy!

Check out all of their products on Hooked Coffee.

39. Poi Dog

Poi Dog

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 offers Chef and Founder Kiki 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.

40. 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. 

Check out all of their products at MingsBings on Amazon.

41. Senbird Tea

Senbird Tea

Senbird Tea offers high-quality, organic Japanese teas sourced from small heritage farms that practice sustainable agriculture. The brand also offers Japanese teaware used in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies.

Check out all of their products on Senbird Tea.

42. Mizu Lab

Mizu Lab

Mizu Lab was born from founders Angelina and Soomi's realization of not drinking enough water daily and their desire for unique, Asian-inspired flavors. The brand promotes combatting dehydration, offering zero sugar, non-GMO, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free products reminiscent of Yakult including Lychee & Mangosteen, Yuzu & Mango, and Asian Yogurt Drink & Strawberry flavors.

Check out all of their products on Mizu Lab.

43. The Good Bean

The Good Bean

The Good Bean is an Indian-owned brand that creates chickpea snacks inspired by street food and vendors in Mumbai. Their flavors include Indian Coconut Curry, Low-Carb Classic Chili, Santa Fe Green Chile, and Mexican Smoky Chipotle.

Check out all of their products on The Good Bean.

44. Pocket's Chocolates

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Pocket's Chocolates offers oat milk chocolate almond snacks that proudly showcase globally-inspired flavors representing Asian American heritages and upbringing. Their flavors include black sesame, Vietnamese coffee, matcha, and mango yuzu. 

Check out all of their products on Pocket's Chocolates.

45. Sugar Bowl Bakery

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Sugar Bowl Bakery is a Vietnamese-founded brand that offers delicious baked goods including madeleines, palmiers, duet bites, brownie bites, cake bites, and more! Their baked goods are available at Stater Brothers, Costco, Aldi, Albertsons, and more.

Check out all of their products on Sugar Bowl Bakery or on Amazon. 

46. Mason Dixie Foods

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Mason Dixie Foods is a comfort food brand that creates scratch-made biscuits, biscuit sandwiches, and waffles made with the highest ingredients and easy to prepare. 

Check out all of their products on Mason Dixie Foods.

47. Karma Nuts

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Karma Nuts created air-roasted cashews that have great flavor and are high in fiber and antioxidants. In addition to their line of sweet cashews and salty cashews, the brand also creates cashew cookie bites.

Check out all of their products on Karma Nuts.

48. Nona Lim

Nona Lim

Nona Lim crafts small-batch noodles, broths, and sauces inspired by her childhood flavors in Singapore, and each product is prepared in minutes for a comforting meal.

Check out all of their products at Nona Lim on Amazon.

49. 2foods

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2foods creates plant-based foods with a commitment to Japanese craftmanship and global flavors. The brand's Gâteau Chocolate can be enjoyed fudge style, mousse style, and as melted chocolate.

Check out their Gâteau Chocolate on PlantX.

50. Chargel

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Chargel offers the satisfaction of a snack and the refreshment of a drink in one pocket-sized pouch, providing instant energy without caffeine. Designed for active individuals, Chargel comes in three flavors and contains carbohydrates, fruit juice, and five essential B vitamins, all without artificial sweeteners or high fructose corn syrup.

Check out all of their products at Chargel.

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