2024 AAPISTRONG Restaurant Fund Winners

Grubhub and National ACE announce three finalists are awarded $25,000 grants each live on-stage at the #AAPISTRONG Annual Conference.


With the industry facing ongoing economic challenges, this funding will allow AAPI restaurateurs to take their business to the next level through development ideas such as infrastructure improvements, e-commerce and technology, employee benefits, and operations streamlining. Ultimately, this will help AAPI entrepreneurs to scale their businesses, secure their futures, and also give back to the life of their neighborhoods by fostering safe and enjoyable places to gather.

Congratulations to our Grand Prize Winners

Congratulations to all our Grubhub grant winners

      • 2D Restaurant - Chicago, Illinois

      • 7 Elephants - New York, New York

      • A Taste of the Philippines - Chicago, Illinois

      • Adobo - Decatur, Georgia

      • Amber Agave - Brooklyn. New York

      • Anna's Vegan Cafe - Sacramento, California

      • Asian Fusion Cafe - Dunwoody, Georgia

      • Asian Station - Chicago, Illinois

      • Auntie's Cafe - Gardena, California

      • Bachan’s Takeout - Monterey Park, California

      • Bacogai - Alameda, California

      • BANH MI OI - Boston. Massachusetts

      • Barrel & Bacon - Seattle, Washington

      • Bessou - New York, New York

      • Big Ben's Pizzeria - Houston, Texas

      • Big Pot and Grill - Appleton, Wisconsin

      • Blood Bros. BBQ - Bellaire, Texas

      • Blue Hawaii Lifestyle - Honolulu, Hawaii

      • Boiling Boys - Palisades Park, New Jersey

      • Bold Dumpling - Annandale, Virginia

      • Bonjour Banh Mi & Tea - Morrisville, North Carolina

      • Boonie's Filipino Restaurant - Chicago, Illinois

      • Cafe and Botani / Botani Cafe - Brooklyn, New York

      • Cafe Himalaya - New York, New York

      • Càphê Roasters - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

      • Chef Tony - Arcadia, California

      • Chick-n-Beer - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

      • Chili House - Rancho Cucamonga, California

      • China Chef Bistro - Phoenix, Arizona

      • Chinese Delicacy Restaurant - Portland, Oregon

      • Cho Dang House - Fort Lee, New Jersey

      • Choose and Mix Korean Food & Hibachi Grill - Worcester, Massachusetts

      • Clearlake Market/Burger Express - Clear Lake, Washington

      • Colleen's Ice Cream and Sandwich Shop - Medford, Massachusetts

      • Colonial Food Farm Market - Trenton, New Jersey

      • Cowboys & Indians Tex-Indian Fusion Restaurant - Houston, Texas

      • Cupcakes, BOOM! - Hilo, Hawaii

      • Dan's Seafood and Wings - Houston, Texas

      • Dang Boba, Poke & Banh Mi - Peoria, Illinois

      • Dao Thai Restaurant - Chicago, Illinois

      • Dave Wongs Restaurant - Stockton, California

      • Dear Bella Creamery - Los Angeles, California

      • Drip Collective - Chicago. Illinois

      • El Raval - Austin, Texas

      • Estrellita - Atlanta, Georgia

      • Famous Cafe + Bar - Seattle. Washington

      • Folk- Detroit, Michigan

      • Free Spirited Lounge - Alhambra, California

      • Fresh Off Da Boat Chef T - Sacramento, California

      • Game Theory Restaurant - Fort Worth, Texas

      • Gathers Tea Bar - Chicago, Illinois

      • Good Fortune Company - Memphis, Tennessee

      • Good Morning Donuts - Moore, Oklahoma

      • Grindwittryz - Portland, Oregon

      • Hahm Ji Bach - New York, New York

      • Hainan Chicken House - Chicago, Illinois

      • Handsome Rice - New York, New York

      • Harana Market - Accord, New York

      • Harmony Coffee Bar - Highland Park, Illinois

      • Heirloom Boba - Westbury, New York

      • Herb - Chicago, Illinois

      • Humble Cafe - Williston Park, New York

      • Italian Express - Chicago, Illinois

      • J-Shop - Honolulu, Hawaii

      • Jan Parker Cookery - Tacoma, Washington

      • Jang Su - Sacramento, California

      • Joy Noodles and Asian Cuisine - West Palm Beach, Florida

      • Juanita's Polynesian Delights - Newark, California

      • July Moon Bakery & Café - Alpharetta, Georgia

      • Kaizen Shabu - Santa Ana, California

      • Kameya - Chicago, Illinois

      • Kanaka Kava Kailua - Kona, Hawaii

      • Kandahar Grill - Hicksville, New York

      • Kapitan - Chicago, Illinois

      • Kin Khao Thai and Sushi - Valparaiso, Indiana

      • Kingchops Irvine - Irvine, California

      • Koffeteria - Houston, Texas

      • Kokio Chicken and Beer - Oakland Gardens, New York

      • Korai Kitchen - Jersey City, New Jersey

      • Last Call - Springville, Utah

      • Little Palace - Madison, Wisconsin

      • Los Angeles, California

      • Martabak OK - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

      • Master Shin Korean Plate - San Jose, California

      • Mawn - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

      • Mee Sum Coffee Shop - New York, New York

      • Meet Bowl - Marietta, Georgia

      • Milktopia - San Francisco, California

      • Minahasa - Chicago, Illinois

      • Miso&Nori - Chicago, Illinois

      • Mister Mao - New Orleans, Louisiana

      • MITK Kitchen - Hayward, California

      • Mom’s Bistro - Tacoma, Washington

      • Momo's Cafe - Washington, District of Columbia

      • Morning Glass Coffee - Honolulu, Hawaii

      • Namaste Cafe - Minneapolis, Minnesota

      • Native Fields - Walnut, California

      • Nepali Bhanchha Ghar Restaurant - Jackson Heights, New York

      • New Hong Kong Bakery - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

      • NG Cafe - Austin, Texas

      • Nhinja Express - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

      • Nom Wah Nolita - New York, New York

      • Nomad - Hillsborough, North Carolina

      • Novel Pizza Cafe - Chicago,Illinois

      • Nudibranch - New York, New York

      • Ocha Tea Cafe & Restaurant - Mountain View, California

      • Oh My Curry - Mesquite, Texas

      • Okonomi Asian Grill - Fairfax, Virginia

      • Oming’s Kitchen - Las Vegas, Nevada

      • Ono Sushi - Las Vegas, Nevada

      • Parachute  - Chicago, Illinois

      • Pasteur Grill & Noodles - New York, New York

      • Pata Paplean - Elmhurst, New York

      • Pho King Rapidos - Denver, Colorado

      • Pho Loan - Chicago, Illinois

      • Pizza Heaven - Fullerton, California

      • Poke by Love Art - Boston, Massachusetts

      • Pokeramen - Port Hueneme, California

      • Q Bakehouse & Market - Ann Arbor, Michigan

      • Rabbit House Omakase & Sake Bar - New York, New York

      • Rasoi Indian Kitchen - North Bay Village, Florida

      • Rebecca's Café - Carson, California

      • Roebling Pizza - Brooklyn, New York

      • Royal Garden + Everest Cafe - Glendale, Wisconsin

      • Sachi Ramen and Robata Bar - Santa Barbara, California

      • Sagaponack- New York, New York

      • Saigon Baguette Vietnamese Sandwich & Pho - Melbourne, Florida

      • Sayuri Sushi Bar - Chicago, Illinois

      • Seoul Soondae - Annandale, Virginia

      • Serai - Chicago, Illinois

      • Short N Sweet Bakery Cafe - Hilo, Hawaii

      • Shuggie's - San Francisco, California

      • Simply Thalia - Chicago, Illinois

      • Spinzer Restaurant - Chicago, Illinois

      • SquareRoots Kava Lounge - Orem, Utah

      • Star of Siam - Chicago, Illinois

      • SUGOi Sweets - Chicago, Illinois

      • Sum Bar - Greenville, South Carolina

      • Sunday Dreamin - New York, New York

      • Sweet Grass Sugarcane Juice - Long Beach, California

      • Sweet Pipers - Pinole, California

      • Takie Outit - Chicago, Illinois

      • Tandoor Char House - Chicago, Illinois

      • Taste of Asia - Alexandria, Virginia

      • Taste of Asia - Asheboro, North Carolina

      • Tasty Doux Bakery - Kent, Washington

      • Tender Green Chinese Kitchen - Vancouver, Washington

      • Teriyaki Plus - Shoreline. Washington

      • Thai Pastry - Chicago, Illinois

      • Thai Restaurant - Chicago, Illinois

      • Thai Zest - Washington, District of Columbia

      • Thailicious - New York, New York

      • The Boba Plug - Garland, Texas

      • The Detour - San Francisco. California

      • The Granola House - Lihue, Hawaii

      • The Oven Pizzeria - Seaside, California

      • Time Bistro - Seattle, Washington

      • Travelers Alehouse - Fairhaven, Massachusetts

      • Two Little Dumplings - Selkirk, New York

      • Uncle Clay's House of Pure Aloha - Honolulu, Hawaii

      • Uncle Mike's Place - Chicago, Illinois

      • Verandah - Houston, Texas

      • Verzenay Chicago - Chicago, Illinois

      • Waikiki Gangnam Style - Honolulu, Hawaii

      • WHIRED Wine - Sacramento, California

      • White Springs Cafe - Arcadia, California

      • Wo Hop 17 Inc. - New Yorkk, New York

      • YDjakarta Cafe - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

      • Zabb PuTawn - Keller, Texas

      • Zabb PuTawn - New York, New York