When I tell people about my food-related endeavors, their first reaction is usually this: “But you don’t look like you eat that much!” People seem to have the general impression that people who love eating must be overweight. I am fortunate to say that even though my eating habits have changed a lot in the past … Continue reading How to Eat A Lot Without Gaining Weight
When I first arrived at Harvard freshman year, it was also my first time being in the US. Many things that happened during that hectic first week of school is now blurry memory, but one thing still stands out to me, more than three years later: I did not know how to reply when people … Continue reading My Problem with “How are you?”
This article contains specific recommendations on where to eat in Japan. For general tips on how to find good food in Japan, see Part I. Here are the 17 most memorable food places I visited in Japan during my latest trip: 1. Nihonbashi Sembikiya (日本橋千疋屋) There is a custom in Japan to give gifts of … Continue reading A Guide to Eating in Japan (Part II)
My biggest hobby at Harvard is finding good food (and here is why). Having spent three years here, I have gotten so familiar with the restaurant scene here that I feel compelled to pass on my knowledge for those new to the area. Below is a review of nearly 100 food places at Harvard Square and … Continue reading A Guide to Eating at Harvard Square and Beyond
This article contains general tips on how to find good food in Japan. For specific recommendations, check out Part II as well as a previous article I wrote on my last trip to Japan. I have been to Japan three times, and the No. 1 reason that I keep coming back is the food. I am a perfectionist when it … Continue reading A Guide to Eating in Japan (Part I)
I spent 60 days in this city and went to almost 50 places to eat that I loved. Click on the markers to view my tips. View Zara's Food Map of San Francisco in a full screen map
Writing China-related tech news for The Information this summer was hands down the most rewarding professional experience I have ever had. The Information was built on the belief that people are willing to pay for truly good content, and I leave even more convinced about this thesis and the values of the organization: a relentless focus on … Continue reading Reflection on a Summer of Getting The Information
It is very difficult to talk to Chinese people without using emojis. Whenever a Chinese friend Facebook messages me, I feel compelled to reply with WeChat because there are messages and nuances that can only be expressed with emojis that only exist on WeChat. The difference between emojis on Chinese and Western apps can shed … Continue reading A Guide to Using WeChat Emojis
“Where do you go to school?” “Harvard.” “Cool! What do you study?” “Psychology.” “Cool! So you’re gonna become a psychologist?” “….” I have been in this conversation for probably a hundred times. Each time I get asked the last question, I become frustrated and try to change the topic. People just don’t understand why I … Continue reading I’m Not Defined By My Major
Every time my plane lands in Beijing Capital International Airport, my anticipation of returning to my home country is replaced by a nervousness about how to practically navigate a country that I have not visited for a year. First, I realize that I cannot text or call my family or friends about my arrival, because … Continue reading Stranger in My Own Country
