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Golden Hour

A newsletter celebrating Asian food, travel, hospitality, and the extraordinary people behind it all.

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Latest episodes

In Conversation With: Chris O'Leary (FatBoy Zine)

On processing grief through writing and cooking, building a food zine from scratch, and who’s behind the most talked-about Asian restaurants in London right now.

Everyone’s Playing Mahjong—But Whose Stories Are Getting Told?

15 Asian Americans in the mahjong world weigh in on coverage, credit, and who’s cashing in.

In Conversation With: Polly Yim (QU Fermentation Studio, Oukan Dining)

On kimchi-filled childhood memories, building community through fermentation, and what's stirring in Berlin's Asian food scene.

6 Chinese Restaurants That Cured My Homesickness

Whether it’s Lunar New Year or an ordinary Tuesday, these are my small doses of home.

Golden Hour is getting a glow up ✨

What’s changing in 2026 (and what’s staying the same)

The November Edition

A Day in Sydney, South Korea’s Craft Soju Boom, and Almaty’s Most Breathtaking Mountain Restaurant

The October Edition

Greta Lee makes cocktails, East London knows what's good, and Design Anthology honors the best in design

In Conversation With: Kayla Doris (Travel Writer & Content Strategist)

New experiment: candid convos with friends and tastemakers who inspire me!

The September Edition

20 Best New Restaurants of 2025, Eating in Athens, and Exploring Joyce Wang Studio's Work

The August Edition: A Warm Hug from Oakland, Malaysia’s “Ugly” Fruit Gelato, and Why Seoul Is the World’s Best Club Destination

It's the last edition of the summer!