Soju is lower in alcohol content than most spirits, typically around 20%, JUNG YEON-JE/AFP via Getty Images Rice has been a staple food in many cultures for centuries, but it’s not just for eating.

If you've only ever consumed the occasional green bottle of soju at a Korean barbecue restaurant, it may come as a surprise to you that soju is the top-selling spirit in the world. While it's often ...

Since a recent trip to the Takara tasting room in Berkeley, my days have consisted of finding another high-quality sake to complement my sushi addiction. I found success after stumbling upon a bottle ...

Baijiu, soju and saké – local producers are having a crack at these classic Asian drinks. These are the labels to look out for. Baijiu is the most consumed spirit in the world but, outside of China, ...

Soju is like sake with a bite. A clear, bitter Korean liquor distilled from rice, it is best quaffed from a shot glass and accompanied with Korean appetizers like dried cuttlefish or kimchi stews.

Near the end of the 13th century, when the Koryo dynasty ruled the Korean peninsula, the Chinese introduced a rice-based liquor to their neighbors to the east. The Koreans, and later the Japanese, ...

Thanks to chefs like David Chang, Bill Kim and Roy Choi, Korean food is no longer a mystery to Americans. Kimchi is commonplace. Bulgogi is so well known it’s showing up in tacos. Kalbi is a cookout ...

[Asia Economy Reporter Eunmo Koo] “When I think about the effort put into selecting only the finest ingredients, the common phrase ‘strict ingredient management’ feels somewhat insufficient. However, ...

As I sidle up to a seat at the bar in Sushi Groove South, I find myself surrounded by brightly colored beverages -- pink, fruity sake cocktails to my right and yellow sake concoctions to my left. A ...