The Office episode in question, “A Benihana Christmas,” features a scene with two Asian American waitresses from the titular restaurant accompanying Michael (Steve Carell) and Andy (Ed Helms) back to Dunder Mifflin for a holiday party.
The Office has come under fire for its portrayal of Asian American women in a season 3 episode from 2006.
Kat Ahn, who guest-starred as one of the two Asian American waitresses, is now decrying the show over the role she played.
The Office stars Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey, who analyze the series in the popular podcast Office Ladies, have also addressed these concerns.