What to Eat During Chicago's AAPI Restaurant Week

Some Chicagoland Asian American and Pacific Islander–owned restaurants are participating in a weeklong promotion for AAPI Heritage Month starting Friday. Here are the ones that caught our attention — including some deals and discounts.

Immm Rice & Beyond

Try Thai dishes like coconut rice custard, chicken pot stickers, or hot and sour soup off this special menu at the Uptown restaurant. City Cast Chicago executive producer Simone Alicea gives it her stamp of approval.

Laos to Your House

If you haven’t tried food from the Southeast Asian country, take advantage of the 20% discount using promo code “AAPI.” Pick up eggrolls, carmelized rice noodles, and more from the Garfield Park vendor.

Thattu

The Avondale restaurant and its comfort food from the southwest region of India has been praised as one of the best new restaurants in the city and country, which is why it might be tough to book a reservation.

Aloha Wagon

The Hawaiian lunch plates at this Lower West Side spot are packed! Get proteins like beef patties, Spam, or tofu on yours. Get $1 off your order when you mention “AAPI.”

MORA Asian Fusion

Out in Plainfield, you can get a family meal of lumpia, adobo fried rice, green beans, and Korean wings.

Bao Bae Bakery

Stop by 88 Marketplace on the cusp of Chinatown and East Pilsen to try a variety of buns at this bakery.