Chow Fun SF

04/29/2026

Thank you NBC Bay Area for your continued support of CHOW FUN as we celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month and SF Small Business Week! Check out the news article below.

Catch our brand-new CHOW FUN TV commercial airing on NBC Bay Area (KNTV Channel 11) this week and next—so exciting to see it on TV!

And don't miss our TV interview on “Asian Pacific American with Robert Handa” on Sunday (May 3) at 5:30am, with a rebroadcast at 6pm on COZI TV (Comcast cable channel 186).

Huge shout out to Jay dela Cruz and Julia Philbrick for your incredible support—couldn't do this without you!

CHOW FUN is an Asian Dine-around to celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month and Small Business Week in the Excelsior and Outer Mission neighborhoods in San Francisco. During this week, community members are invited to dine out and support local restaurants and merchants. CHOW FUN brings together foodies and...

05/20/2025

Dine Local, Eat Global! ... We hope that you've enjoyed exploring the Excelsior, Ocean Ave, Geneva Ave and Visitacion Valley corridors and discovered many authentic Asian culinary delights and fusion dishes during CHOW FUN.

While CHOW FUN has drawn to a close, let's keep the spirit alive by continuing to celebrate AAPI heritage and culture, uplift small businesses, and delve into the amazing world of Asian flavors found throughout our neighborhoods, every day of the year!

05/17/2025

CHOW FUN in the news!
Big thanks to CBS News anchor Sara Donchey for shining a spotlight on CHOW FUN.

Chow Fun is a series of events that includes bar crawls, wine walks, and culinary and community events that direct visitors to some of the lesser-known AAPI-owned businesses in San Francisco.

05/17/2025

Teamwork makes the dream work! Big thanks to the new CHOW FUN partners, community leaders and stakeholders for stepping up and providing invaluable support:
» D11 Supervisor Chyanne Chen
» D10 Supervisor Shamann Walton
» Gabe Cory, Ocean Avenue Association
» Nina Diamzon, Visitacion Valley Cultural District
» Wilbur Moy, Leland Merchant Circle

Special shout out also to the members of the CHOW FUN Planning Committee :
» Jaena Rae Cabrera
» Katrina Codera-Wise
» Linda D'Avirro
» Mike Gomez
» Jessica Kwok
» Michael Lai
» Linda Stark Litehiser
» Sharon Liu-Bettencourt
» Al Perez
» Peter Rojo
» Tiffany Zhang

If you'd like to be part of Team Chow Fun or would like to volunteer at the CHOW FUN CLOSING CULINARY EVENT (5/18/25), sign-up here: https://forms.gle/HVGhiQsKVJDjhUbRA

05/16/2025

LAST CALLl: Dine Local, Eat Global – Discover the Ocean Ave, Excelsior and Visitacion Valley corridors and be amazed by the diversity in culinary delights!

» FRI, 05/16, 5PM-7PM
Discover the Ocean Ave Corridor: Spring Wine Walk
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» SAT, 05/17, 5PM–8PM
Discover the Excelsior Corridor: Happy Hour Bar Crawl
rsvp: lu.ma/chowfun25barcrawl

» SUN, 05/18, 10:30AM–12PM
Discover the Visitacion Valley Corridor: Pokémon GO
rsvp: lu.ma/chowfun25pokemon

» SUN, 05/18, 2PM–4PM
Chow Fun Closing Culinary Events
rsvp: lu.ma/chowfun25closing

05/16/2025

Dine Local, Eat Global! Check out CHOW FUN, happening May 7-18 (last 2 days!!). Take your taste buds on a culinary adventure and discover hidden gems in the Excelsior, Ocean Ave, Geneva Ave and Visitacion Valley neighborhoods while celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month and SF Small Business Week!
Get at least 4 stamps on your CHOW FUN Passport for a chance to win fabulous raffle prizes! The lucky drawing will take place at the Closing Culinary Event on SUN, MAY 18, 2-4pm at the Kapuso at the Upper Yard, 2340 San Jose Ave (next to the Balboa BART station).
For more info, visit ChowFunSF.com. Follow

05/13/2025

🎉 Chow Fun 2025 Has Officially Launched—Over 50 Local Merchants!
Chow Fun week is finally here, and this year’s event is bigger than ever, featuring over 50 incredible merchants from Excelsior, OMI, Geneva, Sunnydale, and Visitacion Valley! 🌟🍽️

From hidden gems to well-known favorites, we’re celebrating all the diverse, delicious flavors that our neighborhoods have to offer. Get ready for a week of eating, exploring, and connecting with local spots you won't want to miss! 🚀

🗺️ Visit the link to explore the full Chow Fun Merchant Map and start planning your culinary adventure.
https://padlet.com/kpcwise/chow-fun-merchant-map-79rc5mrkyr0341dv

📸 Photos are sourced from articles, reviews, and the internet. If you spot your image, let us know so we can credit you properly! 🙌

05/08/2025

🍜✨ The Chow Fun Passport is HERE! ✨🍜
Ready to taste your way through some of the most delicious hidden gems in town? Join our culinary adventure by picking up your Chow Fun Passport—your ticket to exploring 50+ amazing neighborhood merchants during our week-long food celebration!

📍 Pick-up locations + participating spots are live!
👉 Tap the Merchant Map in our bio or on the link below to start planning your delicious journey!
https://padlet.com/kpcwise/chow-fun-merchant-map-79rc5mrkyr0341dv

🎟️ Get stamps.
🎁 Win prizes.
🍲 Make unforgettable memories.

Let the Chow Fun begin!

05/08/2025

Our opening ceremony was a blast! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate — the energy, food, and community were incredible. Special shoutout to Halfway Club for waving us in and setting the vibe! 🙌 Check out the highlights below. 📸

Next up:
CHOW FUN OPENING RECEPTION
📅 May 10 | Open Invite!

Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month, SF Small Business Week, and 50+ incredible local food spots across Excelsior, OMI, and Visitacion Valley.

📲 Register via the link in bio!
Let’s kick off CHOW FUN 2025 together!

04/28/2025

🎉 50+ Merchants, 5 Neighborhoods, and So Much Flavor! 🎉
Chow Fun is growing—and we’re thrilled to share that over 50 amazing merchants across Excelsior, OMI, Geneva, Sunnydale, and Visitacion Valley are now part of the 2025 lineup! 🍜🎊

We’re kicking off launch week with this incredible roster—and there’s even more excitement coming. 🚀 Stay tuned for events, specials, and food crawl adventures you won’t want to miss!

📍 See the full list and start mapping your foodie journey:
👉 https://padlet.com/kpcwise/ChowFunMerchantMap

📸 Photos are sourced from articles, reviews, and the internet. If one of these images belongs to you, reach out—we’re happy to credit you!