San Diego’s AANHPI Eats Week is Back and the Lineup is Exciting

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

Glass Box Yellowtail Carpaccio for AANHPI Eats Week

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.