Saturday, February 10th is the Lunar New Year! The Lunar New Year is celebrated largely in East Asia and celebrates the first new moon after Winter Solstice. This is also associated with the Chinese Zodiac! How Cool!!

The modern states of East Asia include China, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, and Mongolia. In the Blackstone Valley, we are lucky to have many restaurants that represent multiple countries from East Asia! If you’re a foodie, or simply just looking to try something new, take this moment to expand your palate and try one of our favorite restaurants while celebrating the Lunar New Year!

1. Asia Grille – China
   • “Asia Grille offers traditional Chinese fare in a comfortable upscale setting or for takeout. We use only the highest-quality ingredients, including USDA choice or higher beef and fresh corn oil. Try popular items like Lo Mein, General’s Chicken, and Shrimp Lobster Sauce. Our service is fast, so you won’t need to wait long to indulge in your favorite dishes.”
2. Ming’s Asian Street Food – South Korea
   • “In Khmer, Ming means “Auntie.” At Ming’s we will always cook for you and treat you like family (like that auntie who you actually like). We create crave-worthy cuisine that celebrates the intersection of Asian and American food culture. Our mission is to provide our community with our unique brand of locally sourced comfort food – and the largest, most mouthwatering sandos you can wrap your hands around.”
3. Yama Fuji II – Japan
   • “Yama Fuji II specializes in Japanese cuisine in Riverside. We are committed to serving the community with good food and great service. Order a familiar favorite or try something new for pickup or delivery powered by Beyond Menu.”
4. Ebisu Restaurant – Japan
   • “We specialize in different varieties of traditional comfort food found in Japan such as ramen, shabu shabu, robata yaki, and various tapas that offer more than the usual fare found in Americanized restaurants that focus mostly on sushi and hibachi. We strive to provide a warm and family-like atmosphere where friends can relax after (or before) work and enjoy our unique selection of sake and Japanese craft beers paired with our izakaya style tapas.”
5. Bubble Waffle Cafe – Taiwan
   • Selling unique options like irresistible bubble waffles that will blow you away, delicious crepes of multiple kinds and flavors that you will crave, and many sensations of flavors with their irresistible bubble tea to take on the day!