AANHPI Eats Week returns to San Diego for its second year, bringing together a growing group of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander-owned restaurants across the city for a week-long culinary celebration in honor of AANHPI Heritage Month.
Each participating restaurant is offering exclusive prix-fixe menus and specials that reflect their unique culinary heritage and cultural roots – making it a genuinely compelling reason to get out and eat well this month.
The Restaurants
The lineup spans a wide range of cuisines and neighborhoods across San Diego:
Glass Box – Coastal Asian-inspired, drawing from Japanese, Chinese, and Taiwanese traditions
Kalei’s Kitchenette – Authentic Hawaiian fusion rooted in Chef Andy’s upbringing in Lahaina, Maui
Kingfisher – Vietnamese-French influenced cooking
Marufuku Ramen – Authentic Hakata-style Tonkotsu ramen
Nozomi – A longtime local favorite for sushi and Japanese fare in La Jolla
The Asian Bistro – Classic Thai and Asian fusion
Zen Modern Asian Bistro – Upscale and innovative Chinese cuisine spanning Cantonese, Szechuan, and Pan-Asian dishes
More Than Just a Food Event
AANHPI Eats Week was built to do more than put great food on the table. Many of the participating restaurants are family-run, deeply community-rooted businesses, and the week is designed to spotlight their stories as much as their menus.
From a chef who grew up in Maui and brought those flavors to San Diego, to kitchens preserving Vietnamese, Chinese, and Thai culinary traditions – there’s real meaning behind every dish being served this week.
See You There!
Nine days, seven restaurants, and a city’s worth of AANHPI culinary heritage to explore. It’s a good week to try somewhere new.
📆 Saturday, May 16 – Sunday, May 24, 2026
📍 Various locations across San Diego
ℹ️ Get the full rundown here
See you there, San Diego!