Taste of Asia

Taste of Asia returns to Madison Square Park for its fifth annual celebration of New York’s AAPI culinary and cultural community on October 8. Bring your appetites, because more than 40 Asian and Asian-inspired restaurants will be on hand to pass out bites, including Sushi Noz, Atoboy, Bánh Anh Em, COQODAQ, Dhamaka, Joo Ok, KISA and Nowon, plus a special Shake Shack and COTE Korean Steakhouse collab. A new VVIP sit-down dining area offers a more intimate experience for $3,000. Hosted by Eva Chen, Prabal Gurung, Jenny Han and others, the evening benefits Apex for Youth and Madison Square Park Conservancy. It runs from 5:30 to 8:30pm.