Across
- 1. Beloved Asian American chef known for PBS cooking shows that introduced many Americans to global flavors
- 4. Surfing hotspot in Hawaiʻi that helped shape modern surf culture worldwide
- 6. First Asian American sitcom in the U.S. to run for six seasons, loosely based on a celebrity chef’s childhood
- 8. Hawaiian word commonly heard in movies and travel pop culture, meaning both hello and goodbye
Down
- 2. Japanese animation style that has influenced global pop culture, fashion, and streaming trends
- 3. K pop group that topped the Billboard charts and brought Korean pop music into the global mainstream
- 5. Name of the main character from a Pixar animated film inspired by Southeast Asian mythology and storytelling traditions
- 6. Sport associated with Pacific Islander athletes who are widely represented in U.S. professional leagues
- 7. Popular Asian street food that has become a staple at food trucks and festivals across the U.S.