At 24, Anna M. Park was living a life that most Asian parents dream of for their children. She was working as an attorney in downtown L.A., making good money, and on paper, living a life of prestige. But after six years working in law, she quickly found herself approaching 30 lost and unhappy.

It was a Thursday—July 24, 2003, to be exact. Tyson Mao distinctly remembers that it was on this very date that he learned how to solve the Rubik’s cube. Eight years later, he is smashing world records and organizing nationwide competitions without breaking a sweat. Mao is a prodigy in the circle of cubing enthusiasts, with an uncanny ability to pinpoint the colors on a Rubik’s cube without even seeing them.

It’s been said that life is a series of decisions. Most decisions—what am I going to wear today? What will I have for lunch?—are largely inconsequential, but most people do not expect everyday choices to change their lives, even though it’s almost always a combination of such decisions that do.

Food trucks have revolutionized the way we eat. Serving the masses in a non-brick-and-mortar means a wider circulation and visibility, and sometimes even a lower price for quality food. Asian food particularly lends itself well to being served out of a truck, as it is usually easily portable (not many drippy sauces or different components), simply made (more about the ingredients than the technique itself), and innovative—people are intrigued by anything that isn’t your standard General Tso’s chicken. Read on for our favorite 10 around the country, in alphabetical order.

Whether you’re a “Grey’s Anatomy” fan or someone who enjoys hanging out at cafés, chances are you’ve heard Priscilla Ahn’s whimsical and soft voice. Aside from her musical style and lyrical depth, the 27-year-old’s shameless confessionals have caught the attention of many loyal fans.