Do you hear that? It's the whistling tunes of Mariah Carey (who I can't officially deem the "Queen of Christmas") and the swish of blades on ice skates and knives carving Christmas roast ducks.
The 2022 holiday season is upon us which means there are Asian foodies in your life to gift. Read below for the bao buddy-approved recommendations sure to bring satisfaction to hearts (and taste buds).
And even better, they're all from Asian-owned small businesses. That's what up.
🌶 For the buddy who is always lost in the sauce
🎁 "Sauce" apparel (available in t-shirt, longsleeve, sweatshirt & hoodie) | from $26.50 | bao buddy Your friend's already drowning the holiday meals in sauce, why not have them cozy while they're at it?
Shop "sauce" apparel
🍜 For the instant ramen-obsessed buddy
🎁 Variety Pack ramen set | $39 | Immi
21g Protein, 6g Net Carbs, 100% Plant Based -- Immi is all about creating a healthier version of our one and only favorite, instant ramen.
With flavors like black garlic, spicy "beef," and tom yum "shrimp," this is a ramen experience like no other.
Shop immi ramen's variety pack
💸 psst, take $5 off your order w/ code "baobuddy" at checkout💸
🛒 For your buddy who's always at the asian grocery store
🎁 Pantry Subscription Box | $45 | Umamicart
Umamicart is my favorite way to shop Asian groceries, all online and delivered to my door.
It's like they're reading our minds because they've also put together a pantry subscription box, made splendidly for gifting, which features a diverse variety of iconic pantry essentials and tasty new Asian American brands.
Shop umamicart's gifts like their pantry subscription box
💸 psst, take 15% off your order w/ code "bao" at checkout💸
🕯 for your buddy who lights a candle every day
🎁 Scented Candles including Ube, Brown Sugar Boba, Honeydew | Each $20 | Baisun Candle Co.
Yes, I have salivated after smelling these Baisun candles. Yes, it was worth it.
And not only will your friend's home smell sweeter, they'll be reminded of your gift each and every time they light their newest goodie.
Shop asian food scented candles
✨ for your buddy who has stickers all over their laptop
🎁 Asian food stickers | from $3.50 | bao buddy
Hot sauce, taiyaki, dumplings -- whatever you're craving, there's a sticker for it.
ShoP ASIAN FOOD THEMED STICKERS
📚 for your buddy who loves mysteries as much as Asian food
🎁 Tita Rosie's Kitchen Mystery Novels by Mia P. Manansala | From $11.79 each
Fragrant Filipino food meets murder mystery in one of my favorite book series! This series is what helped me fall in love with the cozy mystery genre and just like its name, it's cozy in time for the holiday season.
ShoP These novels