Savor the flavors at Smorgasburg Miami’s Asian Street Food Festival this weekend

Mark your calendars and get your plans in order! Smorgasburg Miami is back with another highly anticipated event from Friday, May 26th through Sunday, May 28th. In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the largest outdoor food market is transforming into an Asian outdoor street food market.

Together with Michelin Bib Gourmand winner Ani Meinhold of Phuc Yea and lifestyle journalist and food consultant Cheryl Tiu of Cross Cultures, Smorgasburg Miami will host their annual celebration of AAPI month.

With live performances, interactive games, and, of course, street food and desserts from nations like India, Burma, Japan, the Philippines, Vietnam, China, and more, the weekend celebrations will honor Asian and Pacific Islander culture and art. Smorgasburg Miami will be enlivened with red lanterns, paper umbrellas, origami cranes, and Indian ornaments reminiscent of an outdoor Asian street-food market.

Hulu dancers, Fire Warrior dancers, and Hawaiian ukulele music will all be a part of Polynesian Proud Production’s authentic Aloha Polynesian performance. In addition to cooking demonstrations by Smorgasburg Miami vendor Chou:Tu and food personality Wok Star Eleanor Hoh. Additionally, Ms Dans Chinese will be teaching calligraphy and art to both children and adults, so the activities are non stop.

Smorgasburg’s own vendors will highlight unique dishes showcasing various Asian cuisines that are only available at this event on the culinary front. Yen’s Kitchen, Kaminari Ramen, Palm Beach Meats, Ahmay’s Cuisine, Sushi by Chef Norlan, Meatless in Miami, Lutong Pinoy, Phuc Yea, and Indianapolis’ Salamat Cookies are just a few of the guest vendors they’ll be hosting from South Florida and everywhere in between.

Guest Vendors & Special Dishes

• Ahmay Cuisine - Nan Gyi Thoke, Warm noodle salad with chicken curry

• Palm Beach Meats - Wagyu Beef Tapa, marinated AU Wagyu, garlic fried rice, farm egg

• Kaminari Ramen - Smokey Shoyu Ramen, marinated pork shoulder, wavy ramen

• Yen’s Kitchen - Traditional French Baguette Bánh Mì, Red Ham & Pork Roll

• Salamat Cookies - Ube Blondies made with salted brown butter

• Lutong Pinoy Filipino Cuisine - Lechon belly with crispy crackling skin

• Meatless in Miami - Vegan Mapo Tofu, spicy szechuan bean sauce with mushrooms

• Sushi by Chef Norlan - Tuna & Salmon Poke Tostada, rocoto mayonnaise

• Phuc Yea - Signature PY Noodles, garlic butter, oyster sauce, parmesan cheese

Smorgasburg Vendor Specials

• Chicken Pollo - Honey pepper garlic chicken with white rice

• The Dutch Fry - Asian Street Fries

• Tio Paella - Cantonese Fried Rice

• Tacos Sonora - Jian Bing Sonoran Style

• Elote Lovers - Elote en Vaso with Mini Mongolian Meatballs

See full Event Schedule below

Saturday, May 27

2:00 - 2:45 p.m. Art & Calligraphy for adults & kids with Ms Dans Chinese

3:00 - 3:45 p.m. Indian Pani Puri 101 with Chef Pravin & Jai from Chou:Tu

5:00 - 5:45 p.m. Aloha, Polynesian Hulu Dance, Fire Warrior, Ukelele Music from Polynesian Proud Productions

Sunday, May 28

2:00 - 2:45 p.m. Art & Calligraphy for adults & kids with Ms Dans Chinese

3:00 - 3:45 p.m. Cook Like a Wok Star with Wok Star Eleanor Hoh. There’ll be 5 lucky winners for Online Cooking Class Certificates.

4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Aloha, Polynesian Hulu Dance, Fire Warrior, Ukelele Music from Polynesian Proud Productions

Check out the event’s link for tickets and further details.

Evie Blanco is a journalist with nearly a decade of experience born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Queens, New York. She is extremely well-versed in hip-hop music and culture and is always aware of its developments. Whether it’s the latest in pop culture, a fascinating foreign destination, a truly amazing new restaurant, or breaking news, she loves to write about it all. Evie can be reached at evieblanco@detourxp.com

This story was originally published May 25, 2023 at 1:50 PM with the headline "Savor the flavors at Smorgasburg Miami’s Asian Street Food Festival this weekend."