Cincinnati’s biggest Asian-inspired food festival has returned for 2025, with the best of Asian cuisine represented more than ever before. Asian Food Fest returns to Court Street, between Elm and Main, downtown Cincinnati, for its 14th year Saturday through Sunday, April 26-27. The celebration is one of Cincinnati’s fastest-growing and culturally diverse festivals, attracting nearly 120,000 attendees annually.
This year’s festival will feature a lineup of over 55 food vendors representing 18 different countries’ cuisines, including Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Malaysian, Filipino, and Indian. There are returning favorites, including Boba Cha, Bridges Nepali Cuisine, and Pho Lang Thang, as well as newcomers like Fusako (by Dine-In Hawaiian), Nittha Siam Kitchen, Tous les Jours Café, and Taste of Manhattan.
“We’re thrilled to showcase the incredible diversity of Asian cuisines from across our region,” JP Leong, Asianati co-chair for Asian Food Fest, said in a press release. “This year’s vendor lineup represents authentic traditional dishes and innovative fusion creations that reflect the evolving nature of Asian food culture in America. There’s truly something for every palate.”