What better time to highlight the diverse cultural history of Detroit than May? After all, it’s Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI). Not to mention, there are rich stories of the success behind these Detroit chefs that sometimes span the globe, but aren’t always made known verbally or respected properly when you grab bite at your favorite Asian food restaurants in Detroit.
The best chefs in Detroit share their experiences with the world! To celebrate the cultures of the Asian continent, we’re sharing some exceptional Asian Detroit chefs that are pros at cooking in top notch restaurants, food trucks, and even at-home. Some have shifted gears towards digital platforms like TikTok and Instagram, but the content has only garnered more attention with wider, meaningful connections.
Detroitisit rounded up a list, highlighting a few of the many incredible Detroit chefs that are also chefs of many colors in the cultural sense. See what tricks, tips, and delicious tastes they’re cooking! Asian food in Detroit to kick off your summer plans and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2022.
Detroitisit rounded up a list of Detroit chefs/business owners, and restaurants to know about Asian American
Learn more about how many have gotten involved locally to combat Anti-Asian hate crimes with organizations like Chefs Stopping AAPI Hate.
CHEF GENEVIEVE VANG
Chef Genevieve Vang, owner of Bangkok 96 (Dearborn), Bangkok 96 Street Food (Detroit Shipping Co.), and now CEO of a newly launched company Thai Feast – makers of Asian spices, and prepared products now in Meijer’s stores. How did the now James Beard Award-nominated Chef arrive at the Detroit food scene? Her story begins as a Hmong refugee born during the Vietnam War who immigrated to Europe- learned to cook, became a French-trained chef, and then later settled in Detroit. She’s found success just as much as pleasure in constantly giving back to the communities where her restaurants…
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