https://www.auroragov.org/things_to_do/events/global_fest/global_flavors
Aurora is truly “The World in a City” and that global influence is reflected in our food, with more than 330 authentic, specialty restaurants and markets, dozens of food trucks and countless other small cuisine businesses to explore. This year, the exciting competition Global Flavors is back to find the best global foods in the city.
From May 1 to 24, the public is invited to visit participating businesses, purchase and taste the featured items that showcase a world of flavors and vote for their favorites.
The winners will be announced at Global Fest, the city’s signature event, taking place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 14, on the Great Lawn of the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway. The top three places will also be featured on the city’s social media platforms.
Learn more about Global Fest at AuroraGlobalFest.org.
Registration to be a food vendor at Global Fest is also open. Learn more and apply at AuroraGlobalFest.org, and click on the “Vendor and Volunteer” tab.
Featured dish: Original Wings – Korean
Description: Original wings with Korean sauces
Featured drink: Angry Mango Shake (non-alcoholic drink)
Description: Indian style shake made with mango pulp, milk and yogurt
Origin/Inspiration: Korea and India
Location: 1930 S. Havana St. Unit 13-14
Phone: 303.353.2680
Website: AngryChickenCO.com
Featured dish: Grilled “Picanha”
Description: Top part of top sirloin steak, grilled to perfection with kosher salt only, served with rice, green salad and fries
Featured drink: Brazilian Passion Fruit Lemonade
Description: Signature lemonade made with fresh limes and passion fruit lemonade
Origin/Inspiration: Brazil
Location: 10722 E. Iliff Ave.
Phone: 720.422.3881
Website: AromaOfBrazil.com
Featured dish: Korean corn dog
Description: Chewy Korean corn dog made with wheat flour
Featured drink: Dalgona Coffee
Description: Latte inspired in the popular drink from the “Squid Game” series
Origin/Inspiration: Korea
Location: 2222 S. Havana St. Unit A1
Phone: 720.609.2971
Website: CoffeeStoryCO.com
Featured dish: Jjambbong pasta
Description: A spicy seafood soup made with calamari, pasta, cream, chili paper, shrimp and mussels
Origin/Inspiration: Italian and Korean fusion
Location: 1930 S. Havana St.
Phone: 303.953.8776
Website: GangnamGT.com
Featured dish: Tsunami Roll
Description: Shrimp tempura, avocado, cream cheese covered in a crab mix, baked salmon with sweet soy, spicy mayo, crunchy scallions and masago
Origin/Inspiration: Japan
Location: 18541 E. Hampden Ave. Ste. 126
Phone: 303.400.6117
Website: HoneyBeeAsianBistro.com
Featured dish: Chicken Katsu
Description: Crunchy fried chicken thighs served over fried rice with mac salad and katsu sauce
Origin/Inspiration: Japanese and American fusion
Location: 13650 E. Colfax Ave. A2
Phone: 720.439.3872
Website: KickinChickenRestaurant.com
Featured dish: Stewed black eye beans with spinach
Description: Vegetarian dish with stewed black eye beans and spinach
Origin/Inspiration: Nigeria
Location: 1720 S. Helena St.
Phone: 720.935.1553
Website: Instagram: @ChefLadyDee, Email: [email protected]
Featured dish: Uni Pasta
Description: Uni, a popular ingredient in the Japanese cuisine, made into a pasta dish
Featured dessert: Japanese Shu Creme Puff
Description: Japanese Shu cream puff made with wheat flour instead of traditional all-purpose flour
Origin/Inspiration: Japan
Location: 2710 S. Havana St.
Phone: 720.769.6595
Website: Leezakaya.com
Featured dish: Momo
Description: Delicate, soft dumplings filled with chicken, perfectly seasoned and steamed to create a light and flavorful dish; made with chicken, onion, green onion, cilantro, Nepali spices
Origin/Inspiration: Nepal
Location: 14200 E. Alameda Ave.
Phone: 303.359.4305
Website: Momo-Dumplings.com
Featured dish: Pollo Asado
Description: Grilled chicken marinated in a homemade spice mix of chile guajillo, dry chili, salt, pepper and other ingredients (while Pollo asado is associated with various Latin American countries like Mexico and Puerto Rico and even Spain, it is widely beloved across different cultures)
Origin/Inspiration: Latin America
Location: 10498 E. Colfax Ave. Ste. E.
Phone: 303.364.8312
Website: PolloPicante.com
Featured dish: Mahi Mahi a lo Macho
Description: Fresh mahi mahi is buttermilk battered and fried with shrimp, calamari and green-lipped mussels in a rich, creamy seafood sauce; served with white steamed rice
Origin/Inspiration: Peru
Location: 14050 E. Evans Ave.
Phone: 303.671.4437
Website: Instagram: @PiscoSourRestaurantnLounge
Featured dish: Tofu Puree
Description: A traditional Korean soup with tofu, made in-house
Origin/Inspiration: Korea
Location: 2060 S. Havana St.
Phone: 303.954.9372
Website: TheTofuStory.com
Featured dish: 80’s Bento Box
Description: A traditional lunch box carefully crafted to have the nostalgic taste of Korean home cooking, made with Kimchi, spam and eggs
Featured drink: Thank Sool Pocha Lychee Punch
Description: Punch made with fun flavors with Asian accents
Origin/Inspiration: Korea
Location: 2222 S. Havana St. Ste. E
Phone: 720.485.3682
Website: ThankSool.com
Featured dish: LA Galbi
Description: A traditional meat stew in the Korean culture
Origin/Inspiration: Korea
Location: 2080 S. Havana St.
Phone: 303.632.7576
Website: SeoulKoreanBBQ.com
