VISIT milwaukeeArticlesBlogAAPI Heritage Month Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Blog 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 16 - 22. 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 1609 E. North Ave. Fortune 2945 S. 108th St., West Allis Fusion Cafe 1427 S. 108th St., West Allis J.J. Chen’s Eatery 10722 W. Oklahoma Ave., West Allis Jing’s 207 E. Buffalo St. Lucky Bakery & BBQ 11078 W. National Ave., West Allis Sze Chuan Restaurant 11102 W. National Ave., West Allis Vietnamese Hue Vietnamese Restaurant 2691 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. Phan’s Garden 1923 W. National Ave. Pho Viet 5475 S. 27th St., Greenfield Pho Saigon 10534 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis Evie’s Vietnamese Kitchen N89W16851 Appleton Ave., Menomonee Falls Vietnamese Noodles of Mequon 1380 W. Mequon Rd., Mequon Multiple Cuisines Lucky Ginger 221 N. Water St. Lucky Liu’s 1664 N. Van Buren St. Mekong Cafe 5930 W. North Ave. Momo Mee – 110 E. Greenfield Ave. Mr. Wok 2128 Silvernail Rd., Pewaukee Nana Asian Fusion & Sushi Bar 4511 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood Taste Amir’s Roti Food truck, see Facebook page Xankia 222 W. Wells St. Japanese Kyoto 7453 W. Layton Ave., Greenfield Fujiyama 17395 W. Bluemound Rd., Brookfield Hungry Sumo Sushi Bar & Asian Bistro 2663 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. Tanpopo Ramen 5191 S. 108th St., Hales Corners Indian Cafe India 2201 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. India Garden 2930 N. 117th St., Wauwatosa Taj Mahal 5114 S. 108th St., #1329, Hales Corners Taste of India 17115 W. Bluemound Rd., Brookfield Indian & Pakistani Anmol 711 W. Historic Mitchell St. Peshawar 7510 W. Layton Ave., Greenfield Ruta’s 2238 N. Farwell Ave. Korean Stone Bowl Grill 1958 N. Farwell Ave. Char’d 222 E. Erie St. Merge 1932 E. Kenilworth Pl. Laotian Thum 2238 N. Farwell Ave. Sticky Rice 1000 E. Locust St Laotian & Thai Bamboo 3425 W. National Ave. Vientiane Noodle Shop 3422 W. National Ave. Sweet Basil 6509B S. 27th St. C&D Thai Food Truck See Facebook page Hmong Jackie’s Cafe 3902 N. 76th St. O So Good 6309 N. 76th St. Taiwanese Bento Xpert 1125 N. 9th St. Indonesian & Chinese Peking Chef 8673 N. Port Washington Rd., Fox Point Filipino Meat on the Street 125 N. 9th St Hawaiian Ono Kine Grindz 7215 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa Japanese & Thai Rice N Roll Bistro 1952 N. Farwell Ave. 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 5XEN Market Pacific Market Mei Hua Market BEST FOOD Additional AAPI Owned Businesses Name Category Description Carnevor Steak Milwaukee's premier steakhouse, Carnevor is one of Wisconsin's most acclaimed fine dining destinations. Casablanca Ethnic Unique dining/nightlife experience. Private event space. Catering. Maharaja Ethnic Milwaukee's Premier Indian Restaurant. BB's (Build-a-Breakfast / Build-a-Burger) Breakfast & Brunch You crave it, we build it!! Gyro MKE Ethnic Gyro MKE is a Mediterranean fast food restaurant serving traditional Greek Gyro, Middle Eastern Shawarma, chicken Shawarma, Falafel, Hummus and a variety of salads. Artisan Ramen Asian Bringing fresh made noodles, sushi and poke to downtown Milwaukee. 3rd Street Market Hall Food Hall Milwaukee's kitchen table: a unique neighborhood place for bites, games, and company. Rice n Roll Bistro Asian We present modern takes on classic dishes with creative sushi rolls and innovative Thai cuisine capturing honest & original tastes. Samer Ghani Photographers Samer Ghani, Award-Winning Director, Producer, Artist, & Journalist Avenue Liquor and Convenience Shop Beer & Liquor Stores Expansive selection of wines, beers, spirits, etc. Learn more about AAPI cultures Japanese Hmong Chinese Korean Filipinos Hmong Asian Indian