What started as a craving for more celebration of Asian and Pacific Island flavors in the neighborhood has grown into a vibrant event dedicated to food, culture, and community. The Filipino American Arts Exposition, saw the rich array of hidden gem eateries in their area—small, family-owned spots brimming with authentic flavors—and realized something was missing: an event to highlight and celebrate them.

 

In 2022, they decided to stop waiting for someone else to create it and launched Chow Fun. Now, we’re expanding into the Excelsior, OMI, Geneva, Sunnydale, and Visitacion Valley neighborhoods, bringing even more of your favorite (or soon-to-be favorite) local restaurants into the spotlight.