May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, and to celebrate the rich culture that has been quickly growing in Fishers, I want to highlight some of the best Asian-owned restaurants our city has to offer. Asian Americans have a long and rich history in building and shaping the United States. May was chosen as the official month to celebrate AAPIs to commemorate the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869 where the majority of the workers were Chinese immigrants.

As much progress as Asian culture has made its way into the American mainstream through food, innovation, music, and entertainment, there has also been a recent rise in hate crimes and attacks against the AAPI community all across the nation. One concrete way to show support for our fellow AAPI neighbors is to dine at our local Asian-owned businesses. How many of these restaurants have you tried?

1. Cafe Korea

11003 Allisonville Rd.

Korean BBQ is a fun and unique dining experience where you get to grill your own meat right at your table.

Rachel’s Rec: Try the Galbi  (marinated short ribs) and Bulgogi (marinated thinly sliced ribeye)