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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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Milwaukee has a rich tradition of Asian American and Pacific Island heritage. Found everywhere from our art galleries to our restaurants, Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures have helped shape the city, making a major impact on the Greater Milwaukee area. As we celebrate national Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, use this guide to discover festivities, events, and more.

 

Asian Restaurant Week

Get a taste of Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures with Asian Restaurant Week, May 14 - 20. Through a concerted effort by ElevAsian, an advocacy group located right here in Milwaukee, sample a range of cuisines and celebrate the month with a local favorite or discover a new one at one of these participating locations.
 
Check out any one of the many restaurants listed below to find out what each business has to offer!

Chinese

Asian Fusion Cafe
1609 E. North Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-273-6688
Emperor of China
1010 E Brady St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 271-8889
Fortune
2945 S 108th St.
West Allis, WI 53227
414-328-9890
J.J. Chen's Eatery
10722 W. Oklahoma Ave.
West Allis, WI 53227
414-329-8333 or 414-329-8881
Jing's
1st floor of the Marshall Building
207 E. Buffalo St.,
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-271-7788
Lucky Bakery & BBQ
11078 W. National Ave.
West Allis, WI
414-329-2688
Momo Mee
110 E. Greenfield Ave.
ilwaukee, WI  53204
414-316-9003
New Fortune Asian Cuisine
W62N547 Washington Ave.
Cedarburg, WI 53012
262-376-0198 
Sze Chuan Restaurant
11102 W National Ave.
West Allis, WI 53227
(414) 885-0856
Tangled Noodles and More
1404 W Wells St.
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 210-4294

Vietnamese

Hue
2699 S Kinnickinnic Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53207
Phan's Garden
1923 W National Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Pho One24
 3705 N 124th St. #400
Brookfield, WI 53005
Pho Saigon
10534 W Greenfield Ave.
West Allis, WI 53214
Pho Viet
5475 S 27th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53221
Xankia (temporarily closed for remodeling)
222 W Wells St.
Milwaukee 53203

Multiple Cuisines

Asian Rican Foods
3300 W Lincoln Ave.
Milwaukee, WI  53215
Bambu
10708 W Oklahoma Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53227
Le C's Tea House
1956 N Farwell Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Lucky Ginger
221 North Water St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Lucky Liu's
1664 N Van Buren St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Kin by Rice n Roll
7484 W State St.
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Red Maple MKE
100 W Maple St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Rice n Roll
1952 N. Farwell Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Taste Amir's Roti (Malaysian Food Truck)
1700 W Howard Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53221

Japanese

Fujiyama
17395 W Bluemound Rd.
Brookfield, WI 53045
Ginza
2727 A N Mayfiar Rd.
Wauwatosa, WI 53222
Hungry Sumo
2663 S Kinnickinnic Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53207
Jin's Sushi & Seafood
7401 W Barnard Ave.
Greenfield, WI 53220
Kanpai
408 E Chicago St.
Milwaukee WI 53202
Kawa
2321 North Murray Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53211
325 W Silver Spring Dr.
Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
Third Street Market Hall -
Shops at Grand Avenue
Ninja Steakhouse
770 N Milwaukee St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Screaming Tuna
​106 W Seeboth St.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Tanpopo Ramen & Sushi
5191 S 108th St.
Hales Corners, WI 53130
Wonita Sushi & Seafood
1260 S Moorland Rd.
Brookfield, WI 53005

Indian

Bollywood Grill
1038 N Jackson St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Bombay Sweets
3401 South 13th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Cafe India
2201 S Kinnickinnic Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53207
Had's Indian Cuisine
2345 N 124th St.
Brookfield WI-53005
India Garden
2930 N. 117th St.
Wauwatosa , WI 53222
Royal India
3400 S 27th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Taste of India
17115 W Bluemound Rd. d1
Brookfield, WI 53005

Indian & Pakistani

Anmol
711 W Historic Mitchell St.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Peshawar
7510 W Layton Ave.
Greenfield, WI 53220
Shah Jees
770 N Jefferson St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Korean

Char'd
222 E Erie St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Maru Korean Bistro
​2150 N Prospect Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Merge
1932 E Kenilworth Pl.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Stone Bowl Grill
1958 N Farwell Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202

West Asian / Middle Eastern

Casablanca
728 E Brady St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Damascus Gate
807 W Historic Mitchell St.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Lebnani House
​5051 S 27th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53221
Pita Palace
789 W Layton Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53221
Shawarma House
2921 N Oakland Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53211
17385 W Bluemound Rd.
Brookfield, WI 53045
Taqwas
4651 S 27th St.
Greenfield, WI 53221

Laotian & Thai

Appe Thai
3900 W. Brown Deer Rd.
Brown Deer, WI 53209
EE Sane
1806 N Farwell Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Kim's Thai
938 W Layton Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 12345
Mekong Cafe
5930 W North Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53208
Sap Sap
2343 Mead St.
Mt Pleasant, WI 53403
Sticky Rice
707 E. Brady St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Sweet Basil
6509 S 27th St. B
Franklin, WI 53132
Thai BBQ
3417 W National Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Vientaine Noodle Shop
3422 W National Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53215

Hmong, Lao & Thai

An Ox Cafe
7411 W Hampton Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 336-0064
Thai Bangkok
9112 W Brown Deer Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53224

Taiwanese

Bento Xpert
Inside Eleven25 Food Court
1125 N 9th St., Unit F
Milwaukee, WI 53233

Indonesian & Chinese

Peking Chef
8673 N Port Washington Rd.
Fox Point, WI 53217

Indian - Modern

Ruta's Vibrant Indian Cuisine
​ 207 W Freshwater Way
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Saffron 
223 N Water St., Suite 100
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Hawaiian

Ono Kine Grindz
7215 W. North Ave.
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
414-778-0727

Nepalese/Himalayan

Curry and Momo House
6969 N Port Washington Rd.
Suite B120
Glendale, WI 53217
Everest Cafe
Inside Royal Garden Restaurant
206 W Silver Spring Dr.
Glendale, WI 53217

ASIAN MARKETS 

Did you fall in love with one of the dishes you tried during your dining adventure? Try making it at home! You can pick up ingredients at any one of these markets in-and-around Milwaukee.

Bharat Mart      Viet Hoa Supermarket      TAJ Grocery 

Pacific Market      Mei Hua Market      BEST FOOD

Additional AAPI Owned Businesses


 
  Name Category Description
Carnevor Steakhouse Steak Milwaukee's premier steakhouse, Carnevor is one of Wisconsin's most acclaimed fine dining destinations.
Casablanca Middle Eastern Unique dining/nightlife experience. Private event space. Catering.
Maharaja Indian Milwaukee's Premier Indian Restaurant.
BB's (Build-a-Breakfast / Build-a-Burger) Breakfast & Brunch You crave it, we build it!!
3rd Street Market Hall Food Hall Milwaukee's kitchen table: a unique neighborhood place for bites, games, and company.
Samer Ghani Photographers Samer Ghani, Award-Winning Director, Producer, Artist, & Journalist
Downtown Market, Smoke Shop, & Liquor Beer & Liquor Stores Expansive selection of wines, beers, spirits, etc.

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