CAMPAIGN
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
CAMPAIGN
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Explore the Chinatown Tasty Award Winners
Pineapple Bun Winners
Yummy Bakery Cafe - 607 Jackson St.
Siumai Winners
Celebrate AAPI
Chow Fun SF 2025: Dine Local. Eat Global.
From May 7 –18, 2025, get ready for a week-long culinary adventure through San Francisco! Explore local cafes, bakeries, bars, and restaurants serving up bold flavors from Hawaii, China, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and more.
Chow Fun Dine Around
Explore AAPI flavors across Excelsior, OMI, Geneva, Sunnydale and Visitacion Valley, one bite at a time!
Exclusive Eats & Deals
Score chef’s specials, limited-time dishes, and delicious discounts at participating spots.
Chow Fun Passport
Collect stamps with each purchase! Get 4 or more and enter to win amazing prizes. Eat, stamp, win!
Weeklong Flavor Fest
From a high-energy kickoff to a delicious finale, join us for nonstop foodie fun!
Discover the 2025 AAPI Heritage Month Celebration Guide
San Francisco’s Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month is your gateway to exploring vibrant traditions and diverse cultures. APA's carefully curated guide features an array of exciting AAPI cultural performances, workshops, film screenings, community festivals, and author talks taking place throughout May 2025. Consider this guide your passport to experiencing the rich heritage of our community.
More ways to experience SF's neighborhoods
Our culturally distinct and beautiful neighborhoods are what make San Francisco! Experience them through these special "Perfect Days" or go off on your own to enjoy your own perfect experiences of this world-class city.
CAAMfest 2025
Celebrating its 43rd year in 2025, CAAMFest is the nation's leading showcase for films from Asian America and beyond. CAAMFest takes place May 8-11, 2025. As the festival returns to San Francisco Japantown, we are reminded of the enduring impact of place and memory. The combination of American and international films included in this year’s program invite us to contemplate the origins and bounds of Asian America, while shining a spotlight on movement-building within and beyond the United States.
Take the Tasty Award Tour - May 11
In partnership with Self-Help for the Elderly, OEWD will host a Chinatown Tasty Tour on May 11. This guided, 45-minute walking tour will bring participants to the first and second place winners of the three community-voted categories: pineapple buns, siu mai, and boba. Throughout six stops in Chinatown, guests can enjoy tastings at the award-winning locations while experiencing the vibrant neighborhood. Tours will take place at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m. in groups of up to 20 people. Tickets are available for $15 and include a voucher redeemable for one pineapple bun, one siu mai, and one boba drink.
Business Spotlight: Blind Pig Speakeasy
Located in the lower Nob Hill San Francisco, BlindPig is a speakeasy cocktail bar & Lounge. The cocktails are all original creations from the award-winning mixology/owner Derrick Li, featuring unique Asian ingredients that will take your taste buds on an unforgettable adventure. Join them for a night of creativity, culture, and exceptional drinks in a hidden oasis. No reservation required.Get the weekly passwordAbout
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