Sawasdee Thai Cuisine and Sushi
6600 Dixie Highway, Fairfield
Secret Menu Items: Thai Papaya Salad (papaya salad, sticky rice and grilled chicken; $12.99); Bento Box ($12.99)
Photo: Catie Viox/Provided by Asianati
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Cafe Mochiko
1524 Madison Road, East Walnut Hills
Secret Menu Item: Cincinnati-Style Mazemen ($15)
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Queen’s Bakery
4770 Fields Ertel Road, Mason
Secret Menu Items: Fruity Fantasy Tea ($6.98); “Not a Plain Roll” Roll ($9.98); Tea + Roll Combo ($16)
Photo: facebook.com/queensbakerycincy
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Pho Lang Thang
1828 Race St., Over-the-Rhine
Secret Menu Items: Bo Luc Lac Special ($20) — 1. Cháo Ga (Chicken Congee) or Cháo Nam (Mushroom Congee); 2. Side Salad; 3. Bo Luc Lac
Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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Quan Hapa
1331 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine
Secret Menu Items: Papaya Salad, 3 KFC Wings, Ramen or Rice Noodle Bowl ($25)
Photo: facebook.com/quanhapa
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Ramen Hachi
17 W. Church St., Oxford
Secret Menu Items: Choose a Signature Ramen Bowl, Tuna Poke Sampler, Japanese Gyoza Dumpling, Hachi Pork Bun and Mochi Ice Cream ($22 per set)
Photo: Ramen Hachi Facebook
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Milk Jar Cafe
3880 Paxton Ave., Oakley
Secret Menu Items: Blueberry Matcha Latte (Regular: $4.85); Blueberry Milkies (Regular: $4.75)
Photo: facebook.com/milkjarcincy
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Kiki College Hill
5932 Hamilton Ave., College Hill
Secret Menu Item: Vegetarian Thai Curry Ramen ($12)
Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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Chako Bread & Cake
611 Main St., Covington
Secret Menu Items: Onigiri Bento Set (Two Japanese Riceballs; Salmon Filling), Karaage (Fried Chicken), Potato Salad and Tamagoyaki (Japanese Omlette) ($12)
Photo: facebook.com/chakobakery
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The Hi-Mark
3229 Riverside Drive, East End
Secret Menu Items: Six Wings, Chili Mac, Wanderer Beer ($20); Korean BBQ Chicken Sandwich, Cup of Chili, Wanderer Beer ($20); 12 Korean BBQ Wings, Cup of Chili, Wanderer Beer ($20)
Photo: facebook.com/thehimark
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Uncle Yip’s
10736 Reading Road, Evendale
Secret Menu Items: Green Beans Roast Pork ($18.95); Green Beans Shrimp Cake ($15.95); Curry Chicken Hong Kong-Style ($15.95); Soy Sauce Leek Stir-Fried Noodle ($14.95)
Photo: facebook.com/uncleyips
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Oriental Wok
2444 Madison Road, Hyde Park
Secret Menu Items: Hong Kong Curry Fishballs ($12); Canton Ginger Chicken ($12); Liuzhou Spicy Bamboo Noodles ($15); Cumin Lamb ($21)
Photo: facebook.com/orientalwok
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Lalo
26 W. Court St., Downtown
Secret Menu Item: Mexican Bao Buns ($9.50)
Photo: facebook.com/lalocincinnati
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Stone Bowl Sushi, Ramen, Korean & Japanese Restaurant
3355 Madison Road, Oakley
Secret Menu Item: JapChe Combo Set (JapChe, Salad, Vegan Dumpling, Edamame, Yogurt, Organic fruit) ($16 -$16.80)
Photo: facebook.com/stonebowloakley
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Baraka Tea House
121 Calhoun St., Clifton Heights
Secret Menu Items: Matcha Roll ($3); Japanese Cherry Blossom Tea ($6); Morning Dragon Latte ($6); Oolong Tea ($5)
Photo: Baraka Tea House Facebook
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Dean’s Mediterranean Imports
108 W. Elder St., Over-the-Rhine
Secret Menu Item: Baba Fries (famous baba ghanouj over crispy steak fries with veggies and sauce) ($5)
Photo: facebook.com/deansmediterranean
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BobaCha
1606 Main St., Over-the-Rhine
Secret Menu Items: Red Bean Matcha; Strawberry Matcha; Rose Matcha; Sesame Matcha; Ginger Caramel Matcha; Peach Lime Tea (Regular: $3.50, Large: $3.95)
Photo: facebook.com/bobachaonmain
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Crzy Monk
29 E. Court St., Downtown
Secret Menu Item: Monk’s Quinoa Fried Rice ($TBD)
Photo: facebook.com/monkcincinnati
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Milk Jar Station
7743 Tylersville Road, West Chester Township
Secret Menu Items: Blueberry Matcha Latte (Regular: $4.85); Blueberry Milkies (Regular: $4.75)
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Fifty restaurants across the Greater Cincinnati area will be participating in the 2021 Asian Food Week from May 3-9. This event kicks off Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and participants can celebrate by trying the diverse range of Asian cuisine that this region has to offer.
Asian Food Week, which launched in November 2020, is produced by the Asianati and the Asian American Cultural Association of Cincinnati. According to the organizers in a recent release, they felt compelled to start this campaign now because Asian-owned restaurants have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and related anti-Asian sentiment. The event is intended to celebrate a range of Asian cultures and support local Asian restaurants.
In addition to offering three-course prix fixe menus, several participating restaurants have “secret menu items” that customers can order throughout the week. From specialized bento boxes to Korean barbecue, these restaurants are offering unique meals and deals for a limited time.
For more information and specific menu offerings, visit this asianati.com.
*Please note that since most of these are novel menu items, photos may not represent each secret dish.
