So Matcha More
2023 Asian Food Fest
Saturday, April 29, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday, April 30, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Court Street Plaza, Downtown
Participating vendors:
* Denotes Secret Menu
Angie Tee's Kitchen
Asian Youth Alliance/ Asian Community Alliance*
Banh Lao & Thai Cuisine
Blesame International Catering
Boba Cha
Bridges Nepali
Chhnganh*
Chinos Street Food
Christine’s Casual Dining
CinSoy Foods
CM Chicken
Deme Kitchen
Desi Plaza / Desi Bites
Dine-In Hawaiian
Eden's Kitchen and Grill
Evolve Bakeshop
Fortune Noodle House
Greater Cincinnati Chinese Cultural Exchange Association*
Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati - YouYu
Inday Nezzy's Kitchenette*
Kona Ice
Kung Fu Tea
LALO
Little Chef Medy
Lotus Street Food
Mahope
Mangan*
Masala*
Mena Pastry Collaborative - Sponsored by Dean's*
Milk Jar Cafe
Neko Sushi
Nou Street Food
OH！Boba
Olive Tree Catering
Ono Turo Turo
Pho Lang Thang
Red Sesame
Roll on In
S.E.A. Cuisine Foodtruck
Sago
Sawasdee Thai Cuisine
Smiles n’ Spice*
Stone Bowl Korean
Streetpops
Taste of Lebanon–St. Anthony of Padua Maronite Church*
Tea n Bowl
Thai Express
Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Group – Cincinnati*
Wendigo Tea Co.
The region’s largest celebration of Asian food and culture continues returns to Court Street Plaza this weekend.
With a record 39 restaurants and food trucks, plus the expansion of the fan favorite “Secret Menu” – Asian Food Fest will have nearly 50 food vendors representing 15 countries – the largest number in the event’s history.
“We are so excited about the variety of vendors and countries represented at Asian Food Fest for 2023,” says JP Leong, senior food procurement specialist at Asian Food Fest. “This year, we received a record number of applications and had the difficult task of narrowing it down to this incredible offering of vendors that shape and define this unique cultural event.”
Celebrating its 12th year, The festival promises a mouthwatering tour of Asian foods in the form of small plates, priced from $2 to $10, plus live entertainment, local craft and Asian beer, fun family activities, and more.
“The growth of this event has truly been remarkable,” says Rob Weidle, lead event manager for Asian Food Fest. “Asian Food Fest is becoming known as a cultural destination. We are seeing attendees from across the country come to the Cincinnati region to indulge in some amazing food and experience this one-of-a-kind event.”
The festival will have more than 100 performers and entertainers across the two-day event. Comedy, cultural activities, and karaoke are highlights of the entertainment line-up, with national and local acts.
The first-ever “Eastern Eats and Vocal Beats Karaoke” Contest, presented by Tokyo Kitty, will take place on Saturday, April 29, at 8 p.m. A total of 15 participants will be selected and all styles of music will be accepted. Winners will be determined by fan vote (so bring your friends) and will receive prizes from Tokyo Kitty and other Asian Food Fest participants. Those looking to show off their singing skills are asked to sign up.
Cultural Experiences
An expanded lineup of activities has been added to enhance the event’s cultural experience, such as calligraphy writing and chopstick workshops.
April 29 and 30
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Learn to Write (Asian Calligraphy)
1–4 p.m. – Chopstick Workshop
4–6 p.m. – Sand Rangoli (sand art)
6–8 p.m. – Play-Doh Mooncakes and Dumpling
“When looking at the entertainment line-up this year, we wanted to find new ways to engage the crowd,” says Vikas Sondhi, entertainment coordinator for Asian Food Fest. “The addition of comedians, activities, and karaoke adds an element of connectivity and gives the audience an opportunity to be a part of the event.”
Entertainment Schedule
Saturday, April 29
Main Stage
12 p.m – Rongrong Li
1 p.m – Taiko Drums - Dayton
2 p.m – Pamama Dance Group
2:30 PM - Freya Dance Studio
3 p.m – Bing Yang Chinese Performing Arts Center
4 p.m – Anaya Belly Dance
4:30 p.m. – Greater Cincinnati Chinese Cultural Exchange Association
5 p.m. – Mark Joshua
6:30 p.m. – World Dance Cincy '23
7 p.m – Asian Food Fest Comedy Hour with Ayriana Kasper | Pinak Patel
8 p.m – Tokyo Kitty presents, Eastern Eats and Vocal Beats Karaoke! with DJ Hi David
DJ Stage
12 p.m – Samnang
1 p.m – | V |
2 p.m – Hi David
3 p.m – Ani Cheng, B2B, Lokeez
5 p.m – Jibbs
6:30 p.m. - World Dance Cincy '23
7 p.m – Bhangra X Bollywood Block Party with DJ Vikas & DJ Mowgli
Sunday, April 30
Main Stage
12 p.m. – Sarah Gorak
1 p.m. – UC's Korean Culture and Dance Club
1:30 p.m. – Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Group - Cincinnati
2 p.m. –Bing Yang Chinese Performing Arts Center
3 p.m. – Gajdi Jawani
4 p.m. –Cincinnati Opera
5 p.m. – Filipino American Association of Southern Ohio
6 p.m. – Asian Food Fest Comedy Hour with DJ Rybski, Ayriana Kasper, Pinak Patel
DJ Stage
12 p.m. – Silbak
1 p.m. – Spam
3 p.m. – DJ Mowgli
5 p.m. – Kim L
6 p.m. – Vusive
Asian Food Fest, presented by Kroger and Procter & Gamble, and produced by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber in partnership with the Asian American Cultural Association of Cincinnati.