05/14/2026
Late Night Street Food has always been about more than just good food. This one especially.
This month, in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, we’re honored to partner with Chef Mai See of to share flavors inspired by Hmong, South Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese street food, but also the stories and history connected to them.
“For me, Hmong food has always been tied to family, gathering, and love. A lot of what I grew up eating wasn’t written down in recipes. It was learned by watching our parents and elders cook, tasting as we went, and sharing food together. Dishes like papaya salad, sticky rice, pork belly, fresh herbs, and soups are more than just food to us. They represent comfort, community, survival, and our heritage.
Ka p**n is especially important to my family. When my parents escaped Laos during the Vietnam War and the Secret War, they eventually settled in a refugee camp in Thailand. Life in the camp was not easy, and like many families, they had to find ways to survive with very little. To make even the smallest amount of money, my mom set up a ka p**n shop inside the camp, where she sold bowls of ka p**n to other refugees.
That story has always stayed with me because not only was ka p**n a dish…it was a way for my mom to provide, to keep going, and to bring people comfort during a really difficult time. For many Hmong families, food carries stories like this. It reminds us of where our parents came from, what they had to overcome, and how much love and sacrifice went into building a new life.
So when we share Hmong food, we’re sharing pieces of our history, our family, and the strength of our community.” -Mai See
We’re really grateful to share this night, this food, and these stories with all of you. See you Saturday night!
Late Night Street Food
May 16th | 10pm–1am
DJ & dance music
Drink specials
21+ up
