By Daphne Domingo Washington, DC – The rumors are true and the plaster is on the wall. Local chef, Seng Luangrath, will transport some of her famed authentic Laotian food from the hidden menus of Bangkok Golden in Seven Corners to Columbia Heights in the District. The new restaurant, Thip Khao (Lao for sticky rice basket) is still waiting finalizing …

By Daphne Domingo DC residents no longer have to cross any borders to crunch on the some Korean fried chicken that has been sweeping through Asia and the East Coast. Bonchon Chicken franchise owners, Thomas An & Paul Choi, has announced it is will be opening a new location in Navy Yard next spring. They let Washingtonian know that the …

By Daphne Domingo  Famed chef and son of Virginia David Chang is coming home! Well, at least one version of his culinary delights will be. DMV residents will no longer have to train, drive, fly or bus it up to New York City in order to enjoy some of the famed Momofuku yummy goodness as a new outpost opens in the …

Hidden Menu Series Every month for our Hidden Menu series, our writer and resident foodie Daphne Domingo explores area Asian American restaurants and recommends dishes that may not be on the menu but are certainly worth the try. By Daphne Domingo Tucked into the ground floor of 7 Corners Medical Arts Building in Falls Church is an old-fashioned looking diner …

By Daphne Domingo One wouldn’t think of eating Laotian food at a Thai restaurant, but that is exactly what diners in the know are ordering when they dine at Bangkok Golden in Falls Church, VA. Previously only known for its Thai buffet, Bangkok Golden served Laotian food upon request, and thanks to word of mouth and several favorable write-ups, the …

Filipino-American writer and immigration rights activist returned to the DMV once again to share his story to students at the University of Maryland, College Park campus preceding a large immigration rights rally and march in Washington, DC. His story, while perhaps unconventional, is still an American dream.

The National Cherry Blossom Festival has kicked into high gear with the return of Taste of Japan, after a two-year hiatus. The event served as a fundraiser for the National Cherry Blossom Festival and provided attendees with delicious samples of Japanese cuisine at the Carnegie Library in DC’s Mount Vernon Square.  Restaurants like Asia Nine Bar & Lounge, KAZ Sushi …

By Daphne Domingo There’s more to Annapolis than the famous crab and oysters from the Chesapeake Bay. Joss Café & Sushi Bar on the historic Main St. has been a culinary destination as one of the top sushi restaurants in Maryland. An ideal culinary day trip to Annapolis would start with breakfast at Chick & Ruth’s for some of the …

by Daphne Domingo Washington, DC – It was standing room only on March 13 at the at the House Visitors Center on Capitol Hill for “A Conversation with AAPI Women of the 113th Congress.” The event was organized by the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) and sponsored by AARP. Featured on the panel were Representatives Tulsi Gabbard …

By Daphne Domingo HONOLULU, HI—So what brought me from Washington’s winter bleakness to Hawaii’s gentle caress? That’s easy: the consistently warm weather, stunning scenery, rich culture and a variety of activities to match all kinds of interests, especially if you’re Asian American. Almost every opportunity is taken to boast a local celebration honoring Asian holidays, including a month-long celebration for …