People who make the mistake of assuming certain beliefs about others can come off as inconsiderate and naive. Unfortunately, this kind of situations happen everywhere; and more often in and out of school. Since the situation truly offended Anthony, I would personally advise him that he has every right to report the situation to higher supervisors. The only way to correct situations that are uncomfortable is to address them through honest communication. There is no doubt the teacher pre-judged Anthony based upon the fact that he is Asian American. I fully understand why Anthony would be upset. If someone came up to me and asked if I liked tacos since I'm Mexican, I would also be offended by the person's ignorance.
Furthermore, I would also advise Anthony to not take the advisors remark personally. The advisor clearly lacked cultural sensitivity, and most likely thought his remark was harmless. In reality, his suggestion was quite offensive and in the long run, he must be informed so that he can formally