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Events and Restaurants to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islanders

May is the Asian American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the United States

By Donna Opelac, Editor & Publisher May 7, 2023

Each May, we celebrate Asian American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the United States. We honor the history, diverse voices, perspectives, arts, and cultural influences of the Asian American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI).

Drop-In: Celebrate AAPI Month with a Camping Craft
May 10, 2023
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Summerlin Library

Filipino Bilingual Storytime
May 10, 2023
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sahara West Library

Japanese High Culture with Yoko Fitzpatrick
Saturday, May 13, 20 & 27 at 3 p.m.
Multiple Locations 

Explore Hawaiian Culture
May 24, 2023
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Enterprise Library

The Heartbeat of Japan | Las Vegas Kaminari Taiko in Concert
May 28, 2023
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Clark County Library

Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Restaurants in Las Vegas

On the Strip 

Owner Michael Chow is a British Chinese restaurateur who offers authentic Beijing cuisine. 

The executive chef is Ming Yu, who grew up in the Taishan province in China. He serves fine dining with Cantonese, Shanghai, and Szechuan flavors. 

Yellowtail Japanese Restaurant & Lounge showcases innovative dishes from traditional and contemporary Japanese cuisine that includes a flare of Korean essence.

The hot pot experience mix of traditional Chinese and American cuisines with high-quality ingredients such as imported A5 Wagyu beef from Japan and fresh seafood.

Owned by Roy Choi, a Korean American chef. Best Friend is a mix of bodega, bar, and restaurant that features Korean cuisine. 

Colorful Asian-inspired murals adorn the walls of award-winning chef Martin Yan’s restaurant. The menu is Asian fusion, with flavors from Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese cuisines.

Off the Strip 

Aloha Specialties transports its patrons to paradise with Hawaiian paper umbrellas, wicker chairs covered with “Aloha” prints, and native wall art.

Tim Ho Wan is a Michelin-starred dim sum restaurant based in Hong Kong.

Lotus of Siam is headed by Penny Chutima, a second-generation restaurateur and daughter of James Beard Award-winning chef Saipin Chutima, and Lou Abin, a seasoned local hospitality veteran. It offers Northern Thai cuisine that features Bangkok-style recipes like softshell crab, Chilean seabass, and chicken lollipops.

A classic 1960s Chinese restaurant with a diner feel. 

Chinatown  

Named after a Korean film, “Gabi.”

“Raku” means enjoyment, which is the goal of this Japanese-French Bakery.

Authentic Japanese cuisine owner and chef, Mitsuo Endo, was born in Tokyo and learned Kaiseki, a Japanese traditional course style cuisine. Be sure to try one of the 85+ sakes offered, all imported from Japan.  

A Japanese tapas and bar that offers sushi, sashimi, salads, and an assortment of grilled dishes.

A small, traditional Japanese noodle house. 

The interior is set to replicate the ’80s street style in Korea.


Disclaimer: The information contained in this post, to the best of the author's knowledge, was accurate at the time of publishing. We do our best to ensure and maintain the accuracy of this information. 

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