10 TikTok Food Creators to Follow for AAPI Heritage Month

Newt Nguyen (known as @Newt on TikTok) is a Vietnamese-American content creator who makes videos showing how to cook a wide range of dishes from, more traditional Asian cuisine to simple Asian-American fusion meals and everything in between. He is known for his conversational voiceovers and even has his own hot sauce brand! Keep your eyes peeled for an upcoming cookbook by this creator, too.

Stella Navarro-Kim, or Stella 'n Spice, is an LA-based content creator and recipe developer who uses her platform to teach others how to cook dishes from her Korean, Cuban and Mexican heritages. Her recipe videos range from extra spicy to cocktails to vegan-friendly and more, with something for everyone to enjoy! She also has a blog where you can find the written version of recipes she posts on TikTok. 

Foodie powerhouse couple Mei and Kyong, known online as Two Plaid Aprons, are content creators who met while studying culinary at Chef John Folse Culinary Institute of Nicholls State University. From there, the pair not only fell in love but also started their blog, Two Plaid Aprons, which has since extended to TikTok where they post a range of Asian recipes, from main courses to desserts, in easy-to-follow videos.

Hayden Kim is relatively new to the TikTok cooking scene. However, this Korean-American food influencer has quickly grown in popularity, with four million likes across his platform. His videos primarily show how to make delicious meals with Korean ingredients or full traditional dishes learned from relatives. 

Jasmine and Tea is a Southeast Asian TikTok creator who grew up eating Hmong food, dishes that are simple to make but full of flavor, which led Jasmine to the videos she posts today. Her content consists primarily of simple, accessible Asian recipes that are easy for everyone to cook, even those who may be unfamiliar with some of the ingredients. You can learn more about Jasmine and get the written version of her recipes from her blog!

Chef Ha'ani Love, or Chef HPLove, is a Chamorro woman and skilled chef. In addition to sharing many Pacific Island recipes on her TikTok account, she is also a talented baker and often posts delicious cake and dessert recipes. Want more food inspo? Chef Ha'ani also posts additional recipes and food content on her Instagram stories that will have your mouth watering.

Jean Choi (also known as WhatGreatGrandmaAte, the name of her blog) is a Korean-American chef who posts tons of Asian-inspired recipe content to her TikTok page as well as to her blog. Since Choi herself is a busy mom, many of her recipes are kid-friendly and easy to make, even if you have a hectic home. She also posts lifestyle and wellness content, making her content versatile and interesting for everyone's taste!

Do you like to watch Gordon Ramsay's latest TV show, "Next Level Chef"? Then this next TikTok food content creator might look familiar to you! Cassie Yeung is an Asian-American TikTok chef and influencer who appeared on season two of Ramsay's series. Yeung's videos online are conversational, often telling stories about what is going on in her life while walking you through recipes. Her dishes range from traditional meals to Asian-American fusion, and she continued that theme while on "Next Level Chef" as well!

MC Kwon, or "The Last ManChan" on TikTok, is a charismatic "entertaining" chef who got into cooking after his career in the Korean military. Kwon's videos showcase a wide range of Asian cuisines and fusion dishes, such as his popular video for a Japanese pasta, as well as recreating food he ate while serving. His full recipes can be found on his Instagram!

Mimi Le, or FeedMi as she is known on social media, is a Vietnamese-American based in Austin, Texas. Her TikTok page showcases her love of all things food, with a mix of recipes and how-to videos, as well as featuring the best eats in her city. You can find all of her recipes in written form on her blog, in addition to lifestyle and travel posts.