42nd Parallel

Dishes like kare-kare, onigiri, kimchi jjigae, and larb each come from different cultures, but they all carry deep meaning, tradition, and history.

From comforting broths to bold flavors, these meals are more than just food—they’re part of identity, family, and everyday life.

Spirits, Style & Celebration: AAPI Halloween Around the World

Halloween doesn’t belong to just one place—it’s a global vibe.
Across Asia and AAPI communities, the spooky spirit shows up in every form: Tokyo’s creative parades, Singapore’s haunted theme parks, the Philippines’ Petrified festival in Quezon City, Hong Kong’s carnival nights, and Vietnam’s modern street celebrations.

It’s playful, cultural, and deeply connected—proof that wherever you go, there’s always a reason to celebrate the spirit world.

Different costumes, same spirit.

What if a single bowl of noodles could carry generations of history? Minyoli does just that.

Minyoli brings the Juàncūn flavors of Taiwan to 5420 N Clark St, Chicago. Named after the chef’s childhood neighborhood in Taipei, it honors the culture of self-made fusion cuisine from the military villages created in 1949.

Here, Chef Rich Wang combines his training from Taiwan and China, making noodles by hand and offering comforting dishes like braised beef noodle soup and Taiwanese fried chicken. Everything feels homey yet vibrant.

For Chicago’s AAPI community, Minyoli is more than a restaurant—it’s a bridge to memories and traditions, a space to taste history, share culture, and celebrate our flavors.