From its strong aromas to its bold flavoring to its speculated ability to fight off numerous illnesses, Kimchi has become a symbolic fixture of sorts in Korean cuisine. If one is curious (or hungry) enough to learn more about Kimchi and other Korean foods, join Asia Society as it presents "Kimchi, Kimbap & Kalbi: Korean Cuisine Captures America's Palate," the fifth in its ongoing Asian food series on Jan. 17.

Whether it’s Kimchi, Sushi, Roti, Nasi or Shumai, you can learn more at Asia Society through a series of extremely popular and engaging food programs, each focusing on the culinary traditions of a specific Asian region. "Kimchi, Kimbap & Kalbi: Korean Cuisine Captures America's Palate," the fifth in this ongoing series, will take place at Asia Society on Jan. 17 at 7:00 p.m. Programs feature a panel of leading chefs, restaurateurs, and food critics in lively discussion about the cuisine's history, presence in restaurants in the U.S., and impact on other culinary trends locally and abroad. Discussions are followed by tastings with food from area restaurants. Former food programs at Asia Society include "Dim Sum and then Some", "Currying Favor," "If You Knew Sushi Like We Knew Sushi" and "A Journey Along Southeast Asia's Spice Trail."

Join moderator James Oseland, Editor-in-Chief of Saveur, and other distinguished food experts for an exciting discussion of these topics as Asia Society turns the spotlight on Korean cuisines. Other panelists include David Chang, Chef, Momofuku Noodle Bar and Ssam Bar; Hi Soo Shin Hepinstall, Chef and Author, Growing Up in a Korean Kitchen; Dan Reiser, General Manager, Woo Lae Oak; and Rachel Yang, Chef, Coupage.

To find out more about these or other programs at Asia Society, visit www.AsiaSociety.org, or simply purchase tickets at https://tickets.asiasociety.org/public/. Asian Diversity, Inc. is a media partner of this event.

The Asia Society is an international organization dedicated to strengthening relationships and deepening understanding among the peoples of Asia and the United States. Founded in 1956 by John D. Rockefeller 3rd, the Society reaches audiences around the world through its headquarters in New York and centers in Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, DC, Hong Kong, Manila, Melbourne, Mumbai and Shanghai.

A nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization, the Society provides a forum for building awareness of the more than 30 countries broadly defined as the Asia-Pacific region—the area from Japan to Iran, and from Central Asia to New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

Through art exhibitions and performances, films, lectures, seminars and conferences, publications and assistance to the media, and materials and programs for students and teachers, the Asia Society presents the uniqueness and diversity of Asia.