NYC’s Asian-Women Owned Culinary Gems with AZN AMERICANA
NYC’s Asian-Women Owned Culinary Gems with AZN AMERICANA
AZN AMERICANA is a nonprofit for Asian women and femmes. What started in co-founder Gabby’s living room, evolved into a creative collective dedicated to the beauty of being Asian in America. The founding group wanted more spaces where they could be and feel themselves, learn from each other, engage in discussion about identity, while having a lot of fun — and that’s what they created.
Discover their favourite spots in NYC, either fully or partially owned by Asian women, below.
Lai Rai
“Intimate bar for natural wine and Vietnamese snacks. I’m Vietnamese and Connie craves Viet food often; she’s Korean, but I always say she's an honorary Viet. This place combines two of the things I enjoy consuming the most at the moment: natural wine and Viet food. Kitchen Co Ut is also a block away which might be one of my favourite Viet restaurants in the city if you want some more substantial grub nearby.”
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Reception Bar
“Great spot to hit for light drinks before dinner. Personal favourite drinks are Cereal Milk and Melon Dew for well balanced flavours that aren't too sweet. Korean-owned and very cute!”
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Land to Sea
“Eva and Emily are the sweetest and most hardworking friend duo you’ll ever meet. They were both in the fashion industry for a long time and quit to create their own coffee shop, creative space and wine bar in Brooklyn. We’ve hosted a few workshops here such as collaging and future-self visualisations. Get the pork bun and the hojicha Latte, their seasonal drinks are life-changing too, especially the rosemary matcha in the winter — ooph. ”
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Monkey King
“I don’t know if they still have this, but the shrimp toast literally took our breaths away. This was one of our first work dates after we started AZN AMERICANA. Close to the L train. Definitely one of the best Asian restaurants in Bushwick, they have good cocktails too. Munzzy is Bengali-American and Harvey is Taiwanese-American (very cute co-owner couple) and their menu is celebratory of their own cultures but also other Asian cultures.”
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Bánh by Lauren
“Viet and French pastries and cakes, plus pandan for days! I would fight someone for the pandan coconut chiffon cake.”
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