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VOLUME XVII

ISSUE I

NOVEMBER 10,
2009
 table of contents
3 Editor's note
4 Calendar
5 News bites

USC News
6 Student Profile: Sara Tsukamoto, rising designer
5 Comedian Caricatures funny faces of today
7 Faculty Profile: Velina Houston's soul-baring ploy

Opinion
8 Intelligence: are As ians inherently smarter2
8 Column: the value of volunteering

Local
10 Kogi Imitators: the original's got competition
11 Six Toste: 'SC alums tour Little Tokyo
11 Statue: Sugihara, the Oscar Schindler of Japan
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Feature
12 International: facing economic burdens

A&E
14 Food Fix: where to go for midnight snacks
15 Fashion: translating street to LA-ready style

Miscellaneous
5 Comic Musings: Just for laughs

COVER ART I By Diana Ling

Some of the srrongest voices of the Asian Pacific American

community are those who have tapped inro American main­
TOP: Sara Tsukamoto models her latest homespun designer colleelion_ stream media. "Through collage and abstraction, I wanted to
BOTTOM: P,1t those late night munchies to sleep with L.A.> most tantalizing tongue teasers. illusrrate the way in which these voices represenr an idenrity
that is not only diverse, but also uniquely American," Ling
said.

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Dominique Fong
Publisher ed itor's note.
Nimisha Thakore BY NIMISHA THAKORE
Editor-in-Chief

I made an execurive decision this summer as I was wasting away at home under
Elizabeth Deng
the rriple-digit heat of Texas (so the sanity of this conclusion mayor may not be \
Managing Editor
questionable). I decided this year would be the year of things that are new. Ir would
be the year I maximized as many opporruniries as I could. I only made two New
David Lau
Year's resolurions back in January -- to have no fear and to give more hugs -- and I
Art Editor
like to think my new position here at Bamboo Offshoot as editor-in-chief falls in
that "have no fear" category. I'm also considering smothering my staff with unneces­
Teresa Chung
sary amonnrs of hugs just to kill two birds with one stone. You know, for the sake of
Publicity
efficiency.
In that spirit of fearlessness, Bamboo Offshoot is also becoming something new
Sharon Ren
this year. We're working on renovating the Web site, we 're giving our overaJllook
Publicity
a facelift, and we're making every arrempt to become a recognizable brand around
campus. We've even hopped on the Twiner bandwagon (shameless plug : follow us
Elaine Jiang
@BambooOffshoot!). You know things really marrer when you're tweeting about
Business Manager
them.
Our fim issue of the year is all abour what marrers to you and why? We've got
AmandaChiu
profiles on an ambirious undergrad with her own handmade clothing line and Six
Business Manager
Taste, a new business starred by a USC alum. We've got inreresting takes on the
APA inrelligence myth and that little-noticed statue by Yogurt/and in Little Tokyo
STAFF CONTRIBUTORS
you've always wondered abour. And for all you foodies out there, we senr staffers our
to find the best Asian taco trucks and hotspots for midnight cravings.
Ivana Banh
So what matters to us here at Bamboo Offshoot? Represenring the APA com­
Michelle Banh
munity as best as we can by covering as much as we can, from food and fashion to
Andrea Chin
history and social issues.
Andrew Dang
Here's ro having no fear and giving more hugs, to a new year and a new Bamboo
Sophia Kang
Offshoot!
Kevin Kim
Heather Lee
DaniLindo
Diana Ling
Jessica Men
Alyson Owyang
Vicki Wang

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MABUAY FESTIVAL
news
bites

NOTEWORTHY TIDBITS FOR YOUR EDUCATIONAL PALATE

The Mabuhay Festival is a fundraising

lAUSD NAMES SCHOOLAfTEP. KOREAN
AMERICAN HERO
The Los Angeles Unified School District on Oct. 5
officially recognized the Young Oak Kim Academy in
Korearown with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The mid­
dle school is named for Colonel Young Oak Kim, a
second-generation Korean American and member of
the United States Army in both World War II and the
Korean War. Kim, who died of cancer in 2006, was
the first Asian American colonel ro command a U.S.
combat battalion in war. He is remembered for his
heroic war record in Korean American hisrory. Young
Oak Kim Academy is LAUSD's first middle school
named after a Korean.
INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL OF LOSANGELES
ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS
USC AWARDED AS TOP 10 SCHOOL
FOR BESTAPAACTIVISM
Asian Pacific Americans ror Progress an d blog An­
gry Asian 1I1an teamed up to recogn ize the nation's
rop schools for APA activism. Among the accolades:
the array of social jllstice programs offered through
APASS. Students can broaden their un d rstanding
through a seminar on race, class and leadership, as
well as take a spring break trip to WWTI Japan ese
internment camps. Students have also taken matters
inro their own hands to bring real social change. Be­
ginning fall 20 I 0, prospective students \vill be able to
select the "Arabi Arab American" or .. West/Central
Asian" option.
ASIAN AMERICANS RUN
FOR. POUTICAL OffICE
event dedicated to helping and promot­
ing the micro finance institution, "Alalay
sa Kaunlaran, Inc." (ASKI).ASKI is based
in the Philippines and aims to provide
credit to enhance community develop­
ment and outreach programs such as
healthcare, disaster relief, scholarships,
and feeding programs.
The festival will take place on Satur­
day, October 10th, 2009 in the McCarthy
Quad from 3 PM to 8 PM. There will be
plenty of entertainment and activities at
this carnival-style event from Filipino­
American performances and game
booths, to T-shirt vendors and delicious
food.
--H EATH ER LEE
CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE
fOR PH OTOS FROM THE
EVENT

The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles is currently
accepting film submissions through January 8 for its
eighth annual festival at ArcLight Hollywood from
April 20-25. The early deadline for reduced entry fees
of $25 for 40-minutc films and $40 for longer films
is Nov. 16. After Nov. 16, prices will increase by $15.
IFFLA accepts features, shorts and documentaries, all
of which stand to win a jury award and an Audience
Choice Award in their respective categories. Other
acceptcd formats include music videos, experimental
pieces, and children's and animated videos. Last year's
festival drew more than 7,000 attendecs and screened
37 films.
Korean American John Lim, 7 3, announced his run
for governor of Oregon in early September. Lim, a
republican, served two terms in the Oregon Senate
from 1992 to 2000 and one term in the HOllse of Rep­
resentatives from 2005 to 2009. H e didn't immigrate
to the United States until his 30s or enter politics un­
til his 50s bur managed a successful 12 years in state
legislature. Another Korean American, democrat Sam
Yoon, made a bid mayor of Boston bur lost ill the pre­
liminary elections on Sep. 22. Currently an at-large
membet of the Boston City Council, Yoon, 39, made
histoty as the first Asian American to run for and hold
elected office in Boston.

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comic musings BY DAVID LAU

WHAT? DON'T PUT ME

ON HOlD A6AJN, THIS IS

THE FIFTH TIME-!

CHINESE, KOREAN.
INDIAN- HE PICkS
RANDOM ACCENTS

AND PRETENDS NOT

TO SPEAK EN6USH

UNTil.. HE SCREAMS

THE OTHER PERSON

INTO SU8MISSION.

WORKS PRETTY

weu... , THINK.

Ijl'J~II.·.gtf~'I opo come Ions ART AND CARICATURE PROFILES BY DANI LINDO
This is for all those poor and overworked students imprisoned under rhe As American comedian Milton Berle once said, «Laughter is an instant
fluorescent lights of Leavey and whose bodies are now composed of 65% vacation." So here are a few highly recommended travel agents to help you
Starbuck's products. book your leave from Leavey.

RUSSELL PETERS MEMORABLE QUOTE BOBBY LEE MEMORABLE QUOTE

"be a man!" "he's not a terrorist! he's gay!"

A hilarious ambassador of the "Brown If you are looking for a more diverse
People;' Russell Peters' can imitate divetse trip. Bobby Lee offers the perfect synthesis
accents, turn mundane situations into of hysterical stand-up performances, skits,
side-splitring encounters, and enterrain and sketches. From his work on MADtv
with his plethora of material. So if you and his independ ent stand-up. Bobby Lee
were ever curious about an Indian take is a riotous comic whose works come with
on Chinese haggling, eth nic ch ildhoods the highest of commendations. Look up
and hairy bum, then go on a h ilarious his spoofs on Korean dramas, the Dragon
holiday with rhis Canadian son of h1dial1 Hunter, th e North Korean Scientist, and
iOlnligra l1rs. 24: Terrorist.

OCTOBER 20091 BAMBOO OFFSHOOT I5

 Tsukamoto customizes old sweats and T-shirts into new looks. Left photo
by Dani Lindo. Top right photos courtesy ofJennifer Nguyen from the
Kealohalani spring collection.

For junior Sara Tsukamoto, clothing has
evolved from a form of personal expression into a
full-fledged business venture. Over the past year,
Tsukamoto, a business major and communication
design minor, joined the ranks of Trojan entre­
preneurs when she founded her own clothing line
Kealohalani in 2008.
Since she first earned to sew at 10 years old,
Tsukamoto spent most of her free time designing,
but it was not until her freshman year at USC that
she began to actualize her vision.
When a friend received an oversized USC
T-shirt at the beginning of the year, Tsukamoto
converted it into an original creation. With
some thread from the dollar srore and a pair of
scissors, she created a dress that her friend ended
up wearing to a number of football games for the
rest of the year. After receiving many compliments
for her design, Tsukamoro began crafting dresses
and selling them out of her apartment during her
sophomore year.
"1 really wanted to create things that were
comfortable and easy to wear to games while being
unique ... not just to have the same things that
everyone else can get from the bookstore:' said
Tsukamoto.
Tsukamoro starts each design with the basics:
T-shirts and other ready-made styles from the
university bookstore. She then transforms these
simple fabrics into one-of-a-kind pieces.
Kealohalani, named for Tsukamoto's Hawai­
ian name, has expanded to now include custom
dresses, tops, rompers, shorts, skirts, and accesso­
ries, all hand-crafted by Tsukamoto herselt~
The laidback, beach-inspired style ofTsukamo­
to's comfortable feminine pieces pays homage to
her Hawaiian roots. Drawing inspiration from cur­
rent Billabong and ~iksilver trends, Tsukamoto
hopes to continue creating wearable styles for the
everyday Trojan girl.
As a budding entrepreneur, she hopes to keep
her business steady at its current moderate size.

> "FUNNY FACES" CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5

MARGARET CHO MEMORABLE QUOTE MEMORABLE QUOTE

"mommy didn't have prom. we '1 want to be the first Asian guy
didn't have prom in Korea ... only to adopt a white kidfor once."
war. " The season three winner of the show
A comedienne who has no fear about "Last Comic Standing," Dat Phan jokes
matters ofsexuality, politics or the Korean about all aspects of Asian life from dating
temper, Margaret Cho is a fantastically a whi te girl to being stereotyped as a
hysterical jokester for those who like their "Mexicanese." His high energy level and
humor edgy. Be warned of the explicit perfected Vietnamese accent make him
nature of some of her material! But for worthy of a Youtube channel surf.
callused ears she offers a perfect getaway
on the love boat oflaughs.

CONTINUED ON PAGE 16>

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 FACULTY
"I really likc keeping it juSt me:' she said. "I love
imeracting with cliems and being able to custom­
ize things for people because they really appreciate
being able to buy something relatively inexpensive

PROF ILE :
that fits them really well."
There is no real formula to Tsukamoto's creative
process, but fit is very importam for this petite
designer. Tsukamoto said many of her designs arc
easy to customize because they are loose and made
with elastic. In fact, Tsukamoto welcomes creative
input from her customers, as she draws inspira­
tion from the "give and take" experience. She plays
around with different designs and waits to see what
sells. Her honest item of the moment? A gray and
red halter top with a braided back. USC PROFESSOR LOOKS TO THE POSITIVE SIDE OF LIFE'
To keep herself updated on trends in the fash­
ion industry Tsukamoto subscribes to a number of IN HER PLAY "CALLIGRAPHY" BY IVANA BANH
fashion blogs and browses shops online. In a way,
she considers herself an observer of the fashion
Velina Hasu Houston, a playwright and profes­ School ofJournalism and Mass Communication
industry because "it's fun to investigate fashion
sor at USC, believes that life should be enjoyed at Kansas Srate University. She left the university
from that point of view."
in the best way possible despite troubles and with degrees in journalism, mass communication
To date, Kealohalani has a Facebook fan base
obstacles. She illustrates her mantra ofliving in and rheater. Houston completed school at USC
350 Strong and growing each day. Her page cur­
her play, "Calligraphy," a story about the reunion with a Ph.D. from the School of Cinematic Arts.
n:ntly displays Kealohalani's most recent fashions,
of two aging sistcrs, their daughtCfs and a collision Houston used her many years of education to
where she receives most of her orders and makes
ofcultures. produce dozens of essays and poems that were
her appointments.
"Calligraphy" chronicles a pair ofJapanese, recognized in several journals and anthologies. She
"The biggest factor for me was Facebook
60-somcthing single mothers. Natsuko, the older also wrote numerous plays, many ofwhich were
because that's where I started, when I first made a
of the two, is an angry, bitter widow living in Japan produced by Columbia Pictures and PBS. Hous­
Facebook page for my business:' Tsukamoto said.
with her free-spirited daughter Sayuri. Noriko, ton is currently teaching at USC as a professor in
In April, Kealohalani was featured in the USC
Natsuko's younger sister, is also widowed and the School of Cinematic Arts and Theater.
Fashion Industry Association's 5th Annual Fashion
living in the United States with her obedient, Many of her plays focus on issues amongsr a
Show, which showcased 12 up-and-coming
respectful daughter, Hiromi. range of culrures and the experiences "strangers
student deSigners who worked with both profes­
The sisters have not seen each other for years, faced in new cultures." As part of a multicultural
sional and student models. Tsukamoto sent eight
ever since Noriko married an African American family herself, Houston deeply understands the
Trojan-inspired looks down the mnway in from of
man despite Natsuko's disapproval. Decades later, collisions that can be ignited by a mix of "visual
a crowd of500 people.
Natsuko is fighting to keep her health, while Nor­ differences between darker and lighter people."
Tsukamoto first started as a member ofFIA
iko is battling an intensifying case of Alzheimer's. Despire the criticism Houston encountered
coordinating a spring fashion show her freshman
The sisters still refuse to speak to one another for growing up in a family full of international mar­
year. She then returned last year and this year as
more than several minutes and never seem to agree riage and cultute clashes, tl1e talented author has
the vice president of marketing and now oversees
on anything. learned to "find what is valuable in life so that we
all ofFIA's publicity.
Their daughters, Sayuri and Hiromi, decide to can live the best lives possible regardless of one's
As she looks toward the future, Tsukamoto
reunite the aging duo before it is too late. Upon troubles and burdens."
hopes to build a career in the business side of
hearing abol![ the reunion, neither Noriko nor Houston messes in "Calligraphy" that life is not
fashion. At the moment, she is planning to study
Natsuko is pleased. However, when the sisters abom sulking over rhe negative rhings but rather
abroad in Hong Kong next semester to complete
meet in Japan, rhe situation rakes a turn for the aboU( finding the people and things one treasures
her business concentration in global business.
bener. At last, the two sisters restore their relation­ most in life while "aging and loving and at the
"Becausc Hong Kong is a fashion center in Asia,
ship after years of clashing culrures, marriages and hearr of it, living the best oflives." Part of this
I think it will be interesting to see fashion from
opinions. "Calligraphy" emphasizes the impor­ inspiration comes from one of her close friends, a
that perspective:' she said.
tance of finding what is truly valuable in life and victim of a uagic car accident thar confined him
making life the best it can be. to bed at 18 years old. Even though he will never
Houston addresses culture clashes as one of rhe be the same again, he still remains cheerful, said
main universal issues in her play. Houston herself Houston.
did not have it easy growing up, partly due to her "Calligraphy" combines just the right amount
culrural background. of drama wirh a generous dash of humor, a sprinkle
"My mother always told me that I would never of uagedy and a splash of happiness.
make ir as an author because I was the daughrer of Houston's next play, "Mothedoad:' illustrates
aJapanese immigrant:' said Houston. "Bm I knew another dramatic story about a set ofsisters who
I was meant to wrire." have never mer. She is also currently working on a
Houston kept on reading dramas and writing story concerning issues of DNA and identity. She
throughout her childhood. Her persistence proved hopes she will be able to cominue drawing people
her mother wrong - she was accepted to UCLA's to her plays in the futute and "enjoy [her] art with
School of Theater, Film, and Television and gradu­ the audience in the same room."
ared wirh a Master's degree in Fine Arts. Houston
then continued her education at the QQ Miller

OCTOBER 2009 I BAMBOO OFFSHOOT I7

opinion

DON'T THEY WISH

VOLUNTEER VALUE they were

THE REWARDS OF REACH­
ING OUT TO FAMILIES IN
NEED OF COLLEGE AD­
VICE
BY SOO JUNG HAN
"I used to volunteer so much in high
schoo!..." my friend trailed off
"Yeah, me too;' I agreed.
Ifyou're in this situation like me and
wondered what happened after college,
then maybe this is a good rime for some
reassessmenr. I'd like to think it's because
they know that volunteering makes us bet­
ter people who think beyond the world in
the bubble that we create and stay in.
I had the privilege of heading a college
workshop ar the non-profit Asian Youth
Center with the newly founded student
organization SCAPE (Student Coalition
for Asian Pacific Empowerment). Our vol­
unteer warn for the day split up into three
groups - College Application Process,
SAT's and Financial Aid - and gave pre­
sentations to and answered questions from
eager parents at rhe San Gabriel center.
With our Powc:rPoint presentations
and handouts wirh references, we gave
a compilation of pertinent information,
covering topics from AP classes and when
to take the SATs to loans and FAFSA. We
offered our insight on the college applica­
tion process to parents who attended the
two-hour workshop put on by a group
of USC students who went through the
all-too-familiar process themselves not too
long ago.
What 1gained from this experience i,
that success lies at the point where supply
and demand meet. Applying for col­
leges can be a fairly stressful and daunting
process, more so ifyou're the first person in
yom family to go to college. A demand for
help with the college application process
from parents oflow-income Asian families
was met with our supply of bright college
studenrs, allowing SCAPE to reach out
and make a tangible difference in the Asian
communiry of Los Angeles.
Let's not be so sdf-absorbed, as is
our natural rendency amidst our busy
college lives, in solely building an empire
for ourselves rhat will get us that perfect
job or build an impressive resume. True,
this economic recession not only has us
CONTINUED ON PAGE 12>
L IKE U S?
THE INTELLIGENCE MYTH: WHY ARE ASIANS PER­
\
CEIVED TO BE SMARTER AND MORE SUCCESSFUL?
STORY BY ANDREA CHIN / ART BY AND REW DANG
Achieve perfect SAT scores while maintaining a a bachelor's degree, compared to a quarter of all
4.0 GPA. Go to the best college. Enter med school Americans in this age range, and are twice as likely
or investment banking or software development. to have a graduate or professional degree, accord­
Don't f.1il your family. ing to rhe 2007 American Community Survey.
So many Asian Pacific American students These numbers, however, mask significant
bear the burden of the model minority stereo­ differences among APA groups. Among Asian
type as academic advisors and hiring managers Indians, 68 percent ages 25 and older has at least a
make assumptions about the nature and extent bachelor's degree. Another 36 percent has a gradu­
of their intellectual abilities ate or professional degree.
and potential for profes­ However, the same study
sional advancement. When "Intelligence is associated found that only 15 percent
opportunities for economic with higher test scores, which of Native Hawaiians and Pa­
and social advancement are improve access to elite cific Islanders of the same age
progressively dicrared by test colleges, which are pipe­ group have at least bachelor's
performance and job security lines for well-paying jobs." degree and just 4 percent have
is shakia than ever, competi­ a graduate or professional
tion becomes increasingly degree.
currhroat in a system that mythologizes the virtue Asian immigrants' self-selection can account
of merit to guarantee success. for the disproportionate educational attainment
The sysrem has been designed to enable people ratcs of the overall APA community. Having more
designated as intellectually gifted to arrend col­ highly educated immigrants settle and start fami­
lege, traditionally assumed to lead to white collar lies in the U.S. has raised the general intellectual
...,work and higher tax brackers. As a group, APAs profile of APAs. The Immigration Act of 1965
are more likely to have finished postsecond­ brought over a stream of highly educated scientists
ary education than Americans overall. Half of and technical professionals, mostly from India and
Asian Americans ages 25 and older have at least East Asia, to meet posr-Spurnik America's labor
college
tips to parents at the
Asian Yout/l Center in
San Gabriel.

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 WHAT?I HOW'D
YOU GET AN 'F' ON
A MATH TEST?
mustrated by Andrew Dang
needs. In the early 1900s, APAs, like Jews, scored
much lower on IQ tests than whites whose families
had lived in the U.S. longer. Both groups' overall
tests scores improved over time as more highly
educated immigrants came ro the country.
'What about the controversial claim that A PAs
are inherently smarter than others because of their
high IQ scores? Racial differences in test scores
are at the core of affirmative action debates, which
generally exclude APAs. Some reformers advocate
modeling American curriculums on East Asian
ones, hoping that "average" Americans can match
Asians' high math and science scores. Unfortu­
nately, as anyone who has taken Psych 100 knows,
correlation does not imply causation.
Intelligence is associated with higher test scores,
which improve access ro elite colleges, which are
pipelines for well-paying jobs. But as the recession
has demonstrated, college graduates of all races
are discovering how difficult it is to find and keep
ajob.
The evidence for ethnic Asians' above-average
test performance has been called into question.
Some studies in which East Asian students outper­
form European and North American ones on math
tests have been criticized for using limited samples
of urban Asian students from elite schools. Intel­
ligence expert James Flynn argues that historically,
people of Asian ancestry actually possess slightly
lower IQscores than whites but have excelled in
math despite this difference. I Q scores can be best
described as limited measurements of cognitive
ability shaped by complex interactions among ge­
netics, health, psychological attitudes, education,
socioeconomic status, and possibly cultural bias.
Studies examining racial differences in intelli­
gence have an ugly history of promoting discrimi­
natory policies based on racial stereotyping. It
would be more valuable to look at general "nur­
ture" factors that activate genes critical to intellec­
tual ability and psychological functioning, sllch as
parental involvement in children's education. APA
parents are infamous for pressuring their children
to excel academically and enter well-paying, stable
professions. In a study of7,836 San Francisco high
school students, APAs spent 40 percent more time
on homework than non-Asians.
The portrayal of "Asian American whiz kids"
suggests that APAs overachieve through uncanny
ability and their immigrant parents' hard-earned
sacrifices. Making model minorities out of these
successful individuals, however, ovcrlooks those
who struggle. Southeast Asians such as the Hmong
and the Laotian are some of the poorest Americans
and least likely to graduate from high school, yet
they rarely receive adequate governmental assis­
tance because of the model minority perception.
The ignorant conflation of Asian students'
academic performance with Asian Americans' is
problematic given the heterogeneity of the APA
population. International students, whose ability
to study in the U.S. is often predicated on their
scientific and technological expertise, can be mis­
takenly included in these evaluations.
To make the field more equitable, we must ex­
amine what actually determines outcomes for most
players. Richard Herrnstein's and Charles Murray's
The Bell Curve launchcd the I Q craze in 1994 by
contending that I Q scores are better predictors of
future success than one's socioeconomic status at
birth. But this is the myth of the American dream:
that our inherent abilities, assessed by the limited
proxy ofIQ tests, combined with dedication will
lead to success. Instead of pitting marginalized
groups against each other in a draconian struggle
for socioeconomic security, we'd be smarter to look
beyond our flawed reliance on tests to dictate the
extent of our abilities.
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KOGI'S GOT COMPETITION. WE TRACKED THE

ORIGINAL KOREAN BBQ TACO TO SEE WHO
LIVED UP TO THE HYPE BY SOPHIA KANG.
·. ·.. · Fi~st·(;f~it'leime st~rthy~(;n(e·ss·ing· dl~t·\
:1am not a foodie. I repeat: I am not a foodie! But yet another
:food craze has become so blatant that even I took notice. I just hope
:these Korean tacos are more satisfying than that last fro-yo phase.
Kogi, a humble Korean taco truck, created an instant hit when it
' came into the Los Angeles scene last November. Kogi's product was
~ innovative: Korean-style short ribs nestled in warm miniature corn
i tortillas. Since its launch, Kogi has created quite a phenomenon with
:its multicultural tacos and burritos and has expanded to include other
:novelties like hot dogs and sliders. \ :
: But like anything popular, Kogi has given rise to its own set of
' comparable competitors, not to mention a new culinary genre of
' cooking, that even reStaurants are adopting. Baja Fresh, a popular
:Mexican food franchise, is concept-testing very similar Korean
[barbecue-style tacos and burritos in one of its Irvine locations. Even
' rraditional Mexican restaurants like La Taquiza and Pancho's are
~.introducing Korean-inspired tacos to their menuS.

BUllKOGI KOGI CAlBI BOOl

This is the fim taco truck I came upon
that had music blasting from the speakers,
which helps pass the time while waiting in
line. Bull Kogi also offers a range of condi­
ments such as lemon wedges, radishes,
Sriracha sauce, and such.
The service was rather slow. The cashier
was nice and didn't seem disappointed
when I ordered just one taco, unlike some
of the other taco trucks.
I ordered the spicy bulkogi taco and the
total came to $2I1at. I didn't expect much
but I was quite pleased when I unveiled my
neady packaged taco. It looked very entic­
ing: lettuce, red onions and cabbage, with
an additional sprinkling of sesame seeds
atop a mound of meat.
Bull Kogi offers good portions but the
taco was a bit salty because the vegetables
arc stir-fried and not prepared as a salad.
But where was the spice factor? I did order
a spicy bulkogi taco afrer all. Afrer my first
bite I discovered tiny slivers of sliced kim­
chi, but they were practically nonexistent.
Good thing I'd grabbed some Sriracha
sauce and radishes.
I also tried a spicy bulkogi bowl on a
previous occasion but that wasn't spicy
either. Bull Kogi falsely advertises, so
don't be intimidated by the phrase "spicy"
because it really isn't.
My friend and I got to Cloverdale and
\Vilshire at 6:06 p.m. but saw no sign
of the truck. We looked at each other in
panic. \Vhere was the infamous line of
eager patrons? Nervously, I circled the
block twice looking for parking. By the
time I returned, there wa> the truck and
already about 10 people in line.
Despite an additional 30 minutes of
set-up, the line moved fairly quickly afrer
the cashier took his first customers. My
friend and I got our food within 10 min­
utes. The only dessen option was a tres
leches cake, which was good but overly
swect for my tastc. And for $4, I don't
think I'd order it again. One taco and des­
sert came to a total of $6.60.
For the somewhat steeper price, I was
surprised Kogi had its customers assemble
the tacos to-go themselves. When we
finally sat down to cat in my car, I was
not pleased with the smell, but the taCO
made up for its odor with its taste. There
was a lot of meat and the salad on top had
a sweet Korean-style dreSSing that had a
refreshing, spicy bite to it. Kogi definitely
delivered.
But I have to knock Kogi down a star
because despite being about the 10th
person in line, I had to wait almost an
hour for the food-plus I gOt ripped off
with that $4 cake, which was only about
the size of my fist.
There was no line at Calbi so I gOt my
food in no time. The Korean woman who
took my order W:l$ prompt and attentive.
\Vhen I went back for another taco, she
said she saw me struggling and offered me
a fork.
The total came to $2.20 for one taco.
Cal bi offers a roughly equal vegetable to
meat ratio. The menu didn't indicate that
the beef taco wOllld be spic)" but I'm Ko­
rean and I'm glad it was. The heat comes
not from the preparation of the meat but
from the dreSSing on top that has a nice
spicy kick to it. (Beware! I can tolerate a
high heat factor and liked the tingle lefr in
my mouth afrer I had finished eating, but
I can understand that others might find it
too spicy.) You need to cat these quickly,
before the excess dressing escapes and
makes the tortilla soggy.
I went back for another shrimp taco,
which I thought was a good option
- until I tasted it. Aside from the sauce,
the shrimp wasn't lIavored in any other
way. And Calbi is stingy with the shrimp ...
I only gOt three bits in my taco.
Bool did not have a schedule ofloea­
tions on its \Veb site so I requested that
the truck come to USC's campus in an
online guestbook. Bool was very quick
to respond and a representative replied
that the truck would be on Jefferson and
McClintock the follOWing day. What great
When I arrived, there \\'as already a
short line, and no wonder! The aroma
surrounding the cart was divine. They
must be onto something good, I thought.
I waited about five minUtes to order and
listened to customers rave about the food .
I ordeted a beef taco and a pork pastel
because it seemed to bc one ofBool's
trademark dishes, both of which came out
promptly. 1he total came to $5.49.
The taco had a mountain of meat piled
on tOP with raw onions and cilantro.
The beef tasted like authentic Korean
barbecue that one might get at restaurants.
I found the taco to be a bit dry, but it went
perfectly with the salsa that came with the
pastel.
1didn't know what to expect with the
pastel, which is a huge fried pocket of meat
and cheese. It was delicious. It had a nice
crunch but was surprisingly gooey in the
centet. The pork tasted like sweet pulled
pork and struck a nice balance between sa­
vory and sweet. The pastel ultimately made
up for the shortcomings of the taco.

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six tastes
OFlA

NOT JUST ANOTHER TOUR, SIX TASTE OFFERS A

GASTRONOMIC ADVENTURE INiTO THE HEART OF
DOWNTOWN BY JESSICA MEN
It's early October, which means that by now, you've probably made your..
way around EVK enough times to make a salad with your eyes closed or
made enough late-night Subway runs to have the guy behind the counter
greet you by name.
Needless to say, you're wondering what else can be brought to the table
- literally.
USC alumnus Jeffrey Okita and student Alex Tao have discovered
the answer to ending dining hall monotony while exploring the tastes of
another culture at the same time.
Okita and Tao - two self-proclaimed "everyday guys who love great
food" - run Six Taste, a company that hosts culinary tours throughout
Little Tokyo, a community rich in history and nestled in the heart ofdown­
town Los Angeles (and only 10 minutes from the USC campus).
The idea for Six Taste came about when Okita's parents stopped in Phila­
delphia to visit his sister and decided to entertain a culinary tour.
"Afi:er that, they mentioned to me that I should look for food tours in
Los Angeles;' said Okita. "That's when I saw that there was a huge opportu­
nity to start up a food tour company in Los Angeles. Because Los Angeles is
really spread our, we ofi:en are tourists in our own city."
And for those L.A. suburban residents who have ever been condescend­
ingly asked why you're taking pictures of the sights downtown "when you
live here anyway" (guilty), this is especially true.
"By the end of our tours, we want our guests to feel comfortable com­
ing back to the area again and again and [exploring] the neighborhood
through its food;' said Okita.
CONTINUED ON PAGE 12>

A HERO, FORGOTTEN
BY KEVIN KIM
A little known hero sits at the corner of Central and 2nd Street. He is im­
movable, stained and unappreciated.
Some have called Chiune Sugihara the Oscar Schindler ofJapan. However,
unlike Schindler, who is known to the world as a man who saved countless Jew­
ish lives during the Holocaust, not many know ofSugihara.
Sugihara was a Japanese consul who gave exit visas ro thousands ofJewish
refugees against the order of the Japanese government. His courageous actions
eventually ruined his career and put his family in danger. However, his deeds
were so great that Israel honored Sugihara as being "righteous among nations"
at Yad Vashem, the country's official memorial to Holocaust victims. Sugihara is Chiune Sugihara, the Oscar Japan
the only person ofJapanese descent to be so highly recognized. way, he remains in obscurity. Although only seven years have gone by since
In 2002, the Neman foundation, along with the Levy Affiliated Holdings the statue was erected, it is already beginning to decay.
Group, erected a statue ofSugihara designed by sculptor Ramon Velazco in Los Chiune Sugihara, "Hero of the Holocaust" and savior of thousands of
Angeles' Little Tokyo in 2002, lauding him as a "Hero of the Holocaust." lives, is now nestled between a Q0zno's, a Starbucks and a Yogurtland. His
Even though Sugihara's memory has been honored with a posthumous statue, metal hand c1urches a passport that meant salvation to thousands ofJews.
it lies lost in the mire ofcountless fast food restaurants. Apathetic tourists and Sixty years ago, Sugihara's real hand would have been met by a thankful
L.A. locals either pass Sugihara without any intention ofever discovering his Jew, but now it is clutched by indifferent passerby, with yogurt, coffee and
courageous actions, or use his statue as a means to rest their weary feet. Either cigarettes staining his statue, his courage and sacrifice all but forgotten.

OCTOBER 20091 BAMBOO OFFSHOOT 11,1

feature

USC PRIDES ITSELF ON HAVING

A LARGE NUMBER OF INTER­
NATIONAL STUDENTS. BUT IN
THE ECONOMIC DOWNTURN,
THEY'RE FACED WITH EVER UR­
GENT VISA, FINANCIAL AND
JOB SEARCH DEMANDS

"SIX TASTE" CONTINUED FROM PAGE II> BY ALYSON OWYANG

Panicipating restaurants include confectionary shop Fugetsu-Do, restaurant
and karaoke bar Oiwake, Japanese ice cream parlor Mikawaya Mochi, Chado Tea Julia Wong, an international student from
Room, contemporary restaurant Spitz, Mitsuru Cafe. and Yamazaki Bakery. Toronto, Canada, came to USC looking for the
"The main purpose of each of these StopS is to add to the story that is Little "Trojan Family."
Tokyo;' said Okita. "Little Tokyo's history has seen several changes, and we Since she graduated in May, despite a number of
wanted to feature places that shed it in a different light." internships and Trojan Family networking connec­
Six Taste patrons, who can sign up to take the four-stop Epicurious Tour tions, she still doesn't have a job.
or the longer, seven-stop Gastronaut Tour, can mingle with one another while During a time of economic recession and uncer­
sampling food from the various establishments. tainty, college students across the country are feel­
For the epicurious, there is herbal tea and scones to start, and then a four­ ing the burden of having to enter the workforce,
course sampling and mochi dessert, all topped off with sweet potato fries and but if you're not an American citizen, finding a job
sangria at Spitz. TIle gamonauts get all that, as well as additional goodies from requires a lot more than an interview and signing
Yamazaki and Mitsuru Cafe, along with an ceo-friendly Six Taste bag. a contract.
Eating, though a main focus of Six Taste, isn't all there is. At each destination International students face barriers other stu­
in the tour, patrons also get the opportunity to hear the owners and cooks share dents don't have to break: ineligibility ofapplying
stories about the rich history of the location. for American loans, work visa sponsorships, and
"TIlese owners are passionate about what they do and the community in degrees offluency in English.
which they live;' said Okita. "Our guests love the fact that the owners are taking International students made lip nearly 17.5
time out of their busy day to talk to the group." percent of the total USC student population last
Six Taste has become a rising business since its inception in May 2009, with fall, according to the Office of Academic Records
tours sometimes filling up weeks ahead of time. Each tour signs only eight to 16 and Registrar. As USC continues to experience in­
individuals. Guides prefer smaller groups to ensure a more intimate experience. creases in international students, particularly those
Okita and Tao are planning on eventually branching out of Little Tokyo and from Asian countries, international Asian-Pacific
spotlighting other cultures. Islander students are weighing their career options
"We are looking to open up a new tour in a new location in the next month;' more carefully.
said Okita. "We have gotten requests to do tours in Olvera Street, Chinatown, The majority ofenrolled international students
Little Ethiopia, downtown, Beverly Hills, and many more." and student visitors at USC come from Asian
For now, Six Taste runs one tour a day on Saturday and Sunday: the Epicuri­ countries, including India, China and South
ous at $25 per person and the Gastronaut at $55 per person. Korea. Compared to only 9 percent from Europe,
According to Okita, Six Taste tours are just one of many options to explore 78 percent of all USC international students
L.A.'s culinary cui ture. originate from Asia, according to the USC Office
"Go out as much as you have time [to 1and as much as you can afford;' said of International Studies.
Okita. "There are cheap, quality eats all around Los Angeles if you do a little bit
of research. Get out into the city and explore!"

"VOLUNTEER" CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8>

tighter to our wallets - but has put us in a mental slump and scared us into work­
ing even harder for our futures. This could be a dangerous path - if that empire
is the only thing you've worked to build in college, then should it crumble, you've
got nothing else to stand for you as a person. We should remember to step of USC international students
back from this lifestyle and mentality and give to those around liS who are less are from Asia
fortunate.

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 feature

Most international students at USc, particu­ Once an international student is about to

larly Asian Pacific American students, leave their graduate from USC, competing with American
homes and study abroad because of the wide range students for the same job position can be another
of majors offered at American universities. They wall ro mount.
find they can better satisfy their academic interests International students hope ro be more market­ \
by majoring in specific programs, such as com­ able to companies in both the states and abtoad
munications and political science, at universities in with an American degree in hand. However, hav­
the States. ing a degree from a private university in the States
"There aren't any private universities in Canada, might not be enough when it comes to the inter­
all schools are public, so I would just have been national, and even local, job market. For many
another number at any university in Canada;' said international companies, such as those in Taiwan,
Wong, who majored in communications. "I really students have better chances of being hired if they
didn't want that for a col­ have a few years of work experi­

lege experience. I knew ence in the U.S. afi:er school and

USC was a small/me­ " ...international students not just an American degree.

dium sized college and I are ineligible for financial Other roadblocks include try­

would have more interac­

aid or work-study from ing to obtain a work visa or green

tion with my professors, card to stay in the United States.

smaller class sizes, and a USc. And oftentimes,

"With this economy, [the]

tighter knit community." finding a campus job or American government is taking

Although some finan­ becoming an RA can be more time and caution to process

cial options exist in the quite competitive." green card applications;' said Da­

forms of scholarships and vid Cheng-Wei, a recent computer

aid from students' home science USC graduate from Tai­

countries, international students are ineligible for wan. "This is understandable but nonetheless adds
financial aid or work study from Usc. Ofi:entimes,
finding a campus job that accept non-work study
students or applying to be a Residential Adviser
in one of the dorms can be a competitive, time
consuming process. Moreover, most international
undergraduate students rely on their families for
tuition, whereas graduate students, comprising 46
percent of USC's international students, tend ro
struggle more ro finance their education, according
to the Office of International Studies.
Even though American private universities cost
more, there are more options and opportunities in
the states for many Asian Pacific American interna­
tional students.
"I chose to come study at an American univer­
sity because of the flexibility and choice offered
here," said Abhinay Jhaveri, a senior from Bombay,
India, majoring in international relations and
French with a minor in environmental studies.
even more uncertainty to [an] already frustrating
experience. I can't even say all these problems I just
described is the 'tip of the iceberg' because I have
not even scratched the surface."
Facing low levels of morale, some students turn
to other post-graduate training programs, but
even those can also restrict rheir pool of applicants
to U.S. citizens, only furthering international
students' exasperation.
"Many IR undergraduates end up working
in the Peace Corps or Teach for America if not
putsuing anything specifically academic, [such as]
Fulbright and Rhodes Scholarships, said Jhaveri.
"All these opportunities are usually reserved for
American citizens as well, which makes it difficult
for international students."

International students are not

eligible for:
· financial aid
· work study
· loans of last fall's student population
came from abroad
OCTOBER 20091 BAMBOO OFFSHOOT 113
ale

Ul TO THESE HOT SPOTS

ORY AND PHOTOS BY IVANA BANH

hoenix
1108 S. BALDWIN A V~. ARCADIA CA 91007
For those with a sweet tooth. Phoenix Food Boutique will defi­
nitely hit the SpOt. The highlight of this small. clean. restaurant is the
glass bubble that houses about 15 different types of desserts. from
freshly baked egg tans to various flavors of creamy gelatin to coconut
flaked mochi balls.
Also on the menu are a number of tong shui - sweet, hot soup
flavored with beans. nuts or tatoo The tong shui that stands out the
most is the forbidden black rice. This perfecdy sweetened. thick.
dark soup is made by slow-cooking chewy black sticky rice. red beans
and cubes of coconut jelly. all drizzled with decadent coconut milk.
The forbidden black rice is a mange but tantalizing combination
that will leave you hungry for more.
For those who wane actual enerees. Phoenix Food Boutique is also
869 S. WESTERN AVE. #2 LOS ANGELES, CA 90005
sure to please. The Hainan chicken rice is a star on the menu: tender.
fresh pieces of steamed chicken paired with perfecdy cooked rice No matter what time of day it is. BCD Tofu House on Western and 9th Street
and flavored with chicken broth. A small dish offish sauce packed will be serving up blazing hot stone bowls ofsoon dubu. or soli: tofu. For those
with gtound ginger accompanies the chicken rice. It is a simple but who haven't tried the popular dish. Korean soli: tofu is fresh . silky tofu served in a
surprisingly delicious dish. red soup in varying degrees of spiciness. cooked with toppings ranging from clas­
Another item Phoenix is known for is the its fried dim sum sic beef or pork to meaty dumplings. A raw egg also comes with the soup to add
planer. which boam deep-fried pork dumplings. shrimp dumplings. a richer. creamier flavor. The spicy broth mixed with the tofu goes amazingly well
barbecue pork buns, and curried chicken pastries. The deep-fried with rice. In fact. you might find yourself needing another bowl of rice - either
delicacies come Out piping out and ready to be dunked in one of the to placate YOllr burning mouth or simply to accompany the humongous bowl of
many sauces Phoenix provides. soup in front of you.
Phoenix Food Boutique is sure to be a winner amongst lare-night Aside from the many different types of soli: tofu. BCD also carries other
eaters. Every fried rice, noodle. dumpling. dessen. and appetizer dish Korean favorites. from the ubiquitous bibimbap (stone pot rice) to grilled items
is not only made fresh but also seasoned to true perfection. such as calbi (marinated short ribs) and bulgogi (pork or beefslices with a tangy.
sweet and slightly spicy sauce). The most impressive item is BCD's collection of
complimentary small appetizers. including rice noodles. pickled spicy daikon and
kimchi. salted bean sprouts. rice cakes. and last but definitely not least. a small
fried fish for each person.
The best way to go is to sample the menu by ordering a combination meal that
includes both a grilled dish and a hot tofu. Whatever you order is sure to satisfy
appetite. 24 hours a day.

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!Q~:r:QK~I~EETS T Y LE
MODELED BY CELINE DI.

You've seen [hem.

haraiuku punk
SUITABLE FOR:
CATCHING A FEW EYES ON THE
SUBWAY,ADVENTURE
Norhing says yourhful energy like Haraju­
ku punk, which combines demems of Asian
sneer fashion wirh morifs rypically found
in punk culrure. AT-shirr wirh a simple
message or carroon characrer over shons or
a miniskin will suffice. The nick is ro add
complememary accessories, such as scarves,
skinny ries, chains, newspaper caps, rrucker
hars, or leamer-plea red necklaces. Colors
musr be vibram, and rhe season cd Harajuku
girl will know ro offser brigh[s wirh blacks.
This s[yle also relies on a lo[ of panerns ro
give i[ rha[ rock-and-roll vibe. Be sure ro use
modera[ion when picking our panerns - a
checkered scarf over a plaid shin will scream
"unpolished."
Up la[c a[ nighr and craving real Chinese food? Harbor Ki[chen is rhe
place ro hie. The spacious, cafe-[hemed res[auram on [he corner of Valley and
Garfield boas[s nor only delicious dishes bur also impeccably speedy service.
I[ is recommended ro scan offwi[h Harbor Ki[chen's signarure lemon iced rea
- ie's ice cold, perfeccly sweerened and includes free refills.
Harbor Ki[chen offers many [ypes of appe[izers, from pickled chicken
Girls walking down [he srreer with b.rge silk bows in [heir hair,lacey
pink umbrellas in hand and rhree or four other girls in similar attire in
row. Or maybe [hey've gO[ bleached hair againsr ran skin wim white
eyeliner oudining black pupils.
You don'[ need ro confine your love of Tokyo s[reet s[yle ro anime con­
vemions and Halloween. Here's a showcase of a few disrincr sneer sryles \
found in merropoliran Tokyo - sryles rhar are clearly Tokyo-inspired bur
L.A. Merro-proof nonetheless.
ginza business casua l
AN INTERNSHIP WITH AN UP­
AND-COMING COMPANY OR
BOUTIQUE FIRM
Ar firsr glance, rhe business
casual ourfits of office ladies in rhe
high-end Tokyo districr of Ginza
don'r seem ro be rhar differem from
mose worn by American business­
women. Ir's ccnainly true rhar Ginza
sneer style draws a lor from Wesrern
designer brands, bur rhe difference
is rhar rhe Asian coumerpan relies
much more heavily on layering. Un­
like rhe American nend of wearing
form -fi ning rops, this sryle favors a
looser shin cinched by a belr with
rights undernearh. Wearers of rhis
sryle mighr also rhrow in a fedora for
a rouch of feminisr independence.
kawaii
SUITABlE FOR:

feel ro fried rofu, bur [here are cwo [hac s[and our. The pickled cucumbers
A FIRST DATE IN LITTLE TO­

are wonh [rying: slighcly swee[, sour, and spicy, wim a him of sesame oil. The
KYO, BROWSING HELLO KIT­

second appe[izer [har is a muse is [he XO sauce pan-fried rurnip cake. Doughy,
TY GIFT SHOPS

ligh[ squares are covered in a hoc, savory XO sauce, a popular seafood-based

sauce, and scrambled eggs. Paired wi[h hoc sauce, [his s[eamy, sarisfying dish is Known simply as "Kawaii"
guarameed ro hir rhe SPo[. - or "cure" - , rhis sryle radiares
As for emrees, Harbor Ki[chen provides a wide varie[y, from grilled fish [0 innocence. Ir's rhe look foreigners are
lamb chops ro fried rice and noodles wi[h soup. A popular favori[e is [he chiu mosr familiar wim when i[ comes ro
chou chow fun. Thick noodles are pan-fried in a Iighr brown, slighdy sweer Japanese fashion, often incorporar­
sauce and garnished wirh shrimp and small slices of chicken. All [he fried
ing modified sailor suirs. Pasrels and
dishcs are also quire impressive, including rhe spicy seafood fried rice, which polka dors are sraples of rhis sryle,
boas[s generous pieces of rilapia, shrimp, squid, and scallops. as are frills, lace, ribbons, and bows.
For rhose who muse have dessen, Harbor Ki[chen displays several differem Hair is usually worn up, held in place
swee[ dishes, such as black fores[ cake and egg cus[ard.
with adorably shaped hairclips ro cre­
\Vhichever Chinese dish you happen ro be craving, Harbor Kirchen is are an illusion of childish simpliciry.
ccnainly ready ro sa[isfy your [as[e buds.

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liTHE NEW FACE OF THE
C MP US LEFT .. . CAMPUS
PROGRESS HAS PROVIDED
PROGRESSIVE STUDENTS
WITH TOOLS THEY'VE NEVER
HAD BEF ORE."
- THE NATION

U ASOCIALIST SMEAR GROUP. "

• YOUNG AMERICA'S FOUNDAnON