Mark your calendars, Chinatown Dining Week is returning for a fourth year!

What: Chinatown Dining Week

When: January 14-24, 2021

Where: 10 businesses in Edmonton’s Chinatown

It’s been a rough year for hospitality businesses in Chinatown. The economic downturn had already settled in early on in 2020, impacting discretionary dollars spent dining out, but then in March, the COVID-19 pandemic hit. First, establishments in the neighbourhood were stigmatized because of misinformation about where and how the virus was spreading, and a perceived connection to where the virus originated. Secondly, with the lockdown in the spring, restaurants and cafes were limited to take-out only, which severely impacted their bottom line.

With the current restrictions coming at a time that would have been a busy season for restaurants, it’s more important than ever that we raise awareness of some of the culinary gems in an area that is often overlooked in Edmonton.

10 businesses will be participating in the fourth annual Chinatown Dining Week. We’re thrilled to welcome one new partner to our roster: Kim Fat Market. Kim Fat has been a strong community advocate, and we’re happy to showcase some of their menu items in our upcoming event!

Participating restaurants have put together special menus for $10 or $18 that will be offered from January 14 – 24, 2021. Because of current public health guidelines, all menus will be offered for pick-up only. Participating businesses include (*denotes new participant):

• Hong Kong Bakery, 10649 97 Street
• Kanto 98 St. Eatery, 10636 98 Street
• *Kim Fat Market, 9905 107 Ave NW
• King Noodle House Pho Hoang, 10613 97 Street
• Liuyishou Hot Pot, #168, 9700 105 Avenue (Pacific Rim Mall)
• Macarons & Goodies, 10548 101 Street
• Namaste India, 10023 107 Avenue
• Padmanadi, 10740 101 Street
• Syphay, 9441 Jasper Avenue
• Tea Bar Cafe, 10640 98 Street

Menus will be released next week at edmontonchinatown.ca/menu – check back then for more details!