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Mar 2015 Contents 

BUSINESS 

23 Night of Purple Pride – Orlando City 

Soccer Club hosts Asian Chamber 

at City Pub Pitch 

24 Asian American Chamber welcomes 

2015 Officers and Board of Directors 

HEALTH 

14 Therapeutic Yoga 

18 How to Alleviate Heartburn 

TASTE OF ASIA 

36 Restaurants Guide 

Ricky Ly 

Krystle Nguyen 

COMMUNITY NEWS 

05 Tết Festival celebrate Vietnamese culture 

12 Dreams will come true if you believe 

- make a plan and take action 

14 Central Florida Dragon Parade 

welcomes the year of goat 

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38 Asian Cultural Festival 2015 

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Tết Festival celebrates Vietnamese culture 

Every year the celebration of Tết, also known 

as Vietnamese New Year, is held at the Central 

Florida Fairgrounds here in Orlando. This 2-day 

event consists of food, family, culture, performances 

and more. Upon first entering the Fairgrounds, 

you see children laughing and playing 

outside together, the sun gleaming down upon 

the vast variety of orchid flowers and other plants 

that families set up outside to sell, and groups 

of people walking in and out of a large building. 

When you step foot inside the main exhibit 

hall, the first thing that catches your eye is the 

large stage brightened with colorful lights and 

decorations. Many different acts are performed 

on this stage and that can include anything from 

traditional Vietnamese dances to pageants. As 

you walk away from the stage, there are multiple 

families and local business cooking and selling 

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fresh Vietnamese foods right on the spot. One of 

my personal favorites is a hot and steaming bowl 

of bún bò huế along with a freshly squeezed cup 

of nước mía, pure sugar cane juice. It’s tough trying 

to decide what to eat when both ends of the 

exhibit hall are surrounded with different vendors. 

Be sure to bring extra cash with you and most 

importantly, an empty stomach! 

• By Tiffany Chan 

The biggest event of the weekend is wellknown 

as the Miss Vietnam Florida Pageant, 

where contestants come forth and showcase 

their beauty, talent, speech and poise. Every 

year there is a newly crowned queen. This year’s 

2015 Queen is Nhatvy Thi Vo. She excelled in 

every category, thus gaining her crown and title. 

“Although my journey as Queen has only begun, 

I have learned and accomplished so much the 

past few weeks. I know this is just the beginning 

and I can’t wait to represent the Vietnamese 

Community as I travel the rest of my journey 

as the new Miss Vietnam Florida 2015,” said Vo. 

From the past to present, the Miss Vietnam FL 

Pageant is not only known for the competition 

but also the sisterhood in itself. Girls who enter 

gain an experience of a lifetime, where they meet 

new friends and embark on an exciting journey 

together. They are always eager to help each 

other, and the bond that forms within the group is 

a beautiful sight to see. 

Many look forward to this holiday every year, 

where we can celebrate our culture together. 

May this Year of the Goat be a lucky and prosperous 

one. 

Ricky Ly, Don Pham, and Tiffany Chan 

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Instructor: Ms. Izumi Sakurada (Japanese Lesson 34747) 

Every other Saturdays: 2 to 3:30 pm 

Tuition: $20 /class (with materials) 

Monthly payment is required before the first class of each month 

Classes are designed for beginners who want to get know Japanese language and 

culture. Through Hands-on, step-by-step instruction, students will learn basic reading, 

writing and conversation in Japanese language. Half of class time is dedicated for cultural 

immersion. Students will be introduced to Japanese culture from Sushi to Manga! 

Line Dance 

Instructor: Cecilia Mao 

Every Friday 6pm – 7:30pm • (Donation: $5) 

A former nurse and a former accountant, Cecilia, born in Shanghai, educated in 

schools in Taiwan, is a longtime resident of the Orlando area. Cecilia started line 

dancing in 1998 in Michigan, and started teaching classes jointly with her husband 

in 2000. She has taught classes and been a part of several line dance performing 

groups in Denmark, Norway, and currently in Central Florida. 

Erhu - Chinese Violin 

Instructor: Mr. CK Tang 

Every Saturday 11 am - 12 pm • Tuition: $20 / lesson 

The Erhu is a major Chinese musical instrument, and is widely used in many genres 

of Chinese folk music, as well as Chinese opera, and the modern Chinese orchestra. 

Orlando Young Lions 

Director: John Chung 

Every Saturday 5pm – 7pm (FREE) 

Orlando Young Lions is a program to engage anyone interested in the art of Lion 

Dancing. It is beneficial for both physical exercise and for cultural immersion. There 

are positions available for both dancing and for drumming (to keep the rhythm). This 

program is free to all. 

Yoga by Alpa 

Instructor: Alpa Raval 

Starts Date: March 21, 2015 Sat 10:00am - 10:45am 

Tuition: $10 (Online RSVP needed) 

(min of 3 students needed) 

Alpa has been enjoying the benefits of Yoga all her life. She is a nationally certified Yoga 

teacher and has been teaching Yoga over 12 years. Alpa has also been in service to her 

community as a children’s Yoga instructor at several after school programs and seniors Yoga 

at several Yoga studios. She has also taught at the Gold’s gym for the past 10 years and now 

a power Yoga instructor at various locations at LA Fitness. She is passionate about Yoga and 

the benefits each person can gain from the practice no matter the age. 

Indonesian Language 

Instructor: Rosidah 

Every other Saturdays: 1 to 2 pm • $40 / 8 lessons 

Indonesian, or “Bahasa Indonesia” is the sixth most widely spoken language in the 

world. The national language of Indonesia, where over 238 million inhabitants speak 

it, it is over 80% cognate with Malay, spoken by 22 million Malaysians and southern 

Thais. Indonesia is home both to largest Muslim population in the world and to a vast 

array of vibrant literary, artistic, and to cultural traditions. 

Chinese Conversation 101 

Instructor: Clare Hu 

Wednesday 6:30- 7:30pm, 8 weeks 

Tuition: $200 (Online RSVP needed) 

Yingjia (Clare) Hu, a ShangHai native, is passionate about teaching Chinese. She 

was a teaching assistant at ShangHai’s Yew-Hua International Education Center and 

Bowling Green State University’s Child Development Center. She certified by the 

ACTFL (American council of teaching foreign languages) 

Dizi - Chinese Flute 

Instructor: Mr. CK Tang 

Every Saturday 12 pm - 1 pm • Tuition: $20 / lesson 

The dizi is a major Chinese musical instrument, and is widely used in many genres 

of Chinese folk music, as well as Chinese opera, and the modern Chinese orchestra. 

Chinese Calligraphy 

Instructor: Peter Lau 

Every Monday: 5 pm to 7 pm (Donation: $5) 

Lau has practiced Chinese Calligraphy for more than 50 years. As a way of giving back 

to the community, Lau chooses to give away his calligraphy to the people he shares it 

with. He has demonstrated his skill at many events such as the Dragon Parade Lunar 

New Year Festival, Asian Cultural Festival, and many other events at Orange County 

Libraries, Universal Studios, and Hilton Grand Vacations employee events. 

Chinese Painting 

Instructor: Jane Leung Moody 

Every Monday: 5 pm to 7 pm (Donation: $5) 

Jane has been painting Sumi-e style since the mid ‘80’s. Her personal 

style is a combination of traditional Chinese and contemporary Western 

techniques to bring landscapes and floral scenes to life. She practices with 

a variety of materials, using acrylics and watercolors to achieve the level of 

detail necessary in her artworks. Jane’s goal is to bridge the gap between traditional 

(sumi-e style) techniques and twenty-first century contemporary art. 

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PhilFest is a three day Philippine festival of 

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Therapeutic Yoga 

Yoga, long touted as the antidote for stress 

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physicians who see its benefits in areas like lowering 

blood pressure and helping cancer patients 

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this assistance to its patients and the community. 

Developed and led by nationally certified 

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Dreams will come true if you believe 

- make a plan and take action 

• By Shally Wong 

I admit that the Central Florida Dragon Parade 

and Lunar New Year Festival is the biggest 

thing I have ever done so far in my life. 

This crazy idea came into life four years ago 

when the Executive Director of Mills 50 Joanne 

Grant reached out to me through Ricky Ly for 

ways to promote the Mills 50 District to the local 

Asian businesses, restaurants, and markets. 

Growing up in Hong Kong, the Lunar New 

Year Parade was the biggest celebration for all of 


the community, and so I told her organizing a big 

scale parade is the best method without a doubt. 

Under the leadership of Joanne Grant, Agnes 

Chau from YESS, Pauline Ho from REACH, and 

CK Lau from Asia Trend, this dream for a parade 

celebrating and uniting the community came true 

four years ago. 

I would not dare to dream that this little dream 

could go so far today, four years later. 

Believe it or not, I would always say that this 

is the last year we’re doing this parade, every 

year. We were all so very exhausted with such 

limited resources and support. 

When we decided to move to the new location 

at Orlando Fashion Square in last August, we 

even received some negative feedback about being 

away from the downtown Mills neighborhood. 

Fortunately, we were not discouraged and 

once again achieved our goal this year by making 

a plan and taking an action to bring together 

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the community. 

I conceived the festival’s theme – “Unity 

and Harmony, A Celebration of Diversity” from 

day one for this festival and finally, I believe this 

theme was achieved this year. 

I lost count of how many attendees were in 

the audience this past Sunday at the festival. The 

number of people for me is not important. 

The thing that moved me the most is to see 

how engaged the younger generation was this 

year as this festival is for them. 

Tears came down my eyes when I looked up 

to see the audience, packing the entire second 

floor all around the stage area. 

Thank you for all your support and kind words. 

After all of this though, I still wonder why no 

TV stations bothered to show up to the festival 

even though we emailed them a month ago, 

called each of them two weeks ago, and called 

one day prior. Why don’t the local TV stations 

care about the festival? Well, who cares about 

them now. I will let them figure out if they want 

to show up next year or not. I feel so sorry for 

those people reply on them to get the latest news. 

Thank you, Orlando Sentinel for being the only 

mainstream media out there at the festival and 

covering it for the community. 

Dreams will come true if you believe. 

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Central Florida Dragon Parade 

welcomes the year of goat 

On February 22, 2015, Orlando’s Fashion 

Square Mall hosted the 4th-Annual Central Florida 

Dragon Parade and Lunar New Year Festival, 

welcoming in the year of the goat. The festivities 

started off outside, with the Dragon parade followed 

by 5 hours of festivities and entertainment 

inside. The turnout was phenomenal, and a great 

time was had by all. 

Mayor Buddy Dyer hosts the Eye Dotting Ceremony 

Although this is the fourth consecutive year 

Orlando has celebrated the Lunar New Year Festival, 

this is the first time the festival has been 

hosted at the Orlando Fashion Square Mall. The 

Dragon parade wound through the mall parking 

lot and neighboring streets, and its participants 

included city officials, Asian organizations, several 

dance troupes, martial arts schools, youth 

• By Bryan Truong 

Junior at Winter Park High School 

Historian of REACH of Central Florida 

groups, beauty queens and much more. REACH 

of Central Florida (www.reachocf.org) , one of the 

organizations of this event and is the high-school 

youth group that I am in, paraded with flags and 

many REACH members wowed guests by participating 

in the Orlando Young Lions’ action packed 

lion dances. The parade culminated just outside 

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Tampa Lowry Park Zoo 

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Panda Express 

Asian American Chamber of Commerce 

Shin Jung Korean Resaurant 

Orlando Police Department Chief John Mina and 

Dueling Dragons (cops and teen) paddlers 

Director General Phillip Wang and TCCGO 

Orange County Commissioner Ted Edwards 

Orange County Asian Committee 


Third Prince 

Florida Chinese Business Association 

Chinese School of CAACF 

International Leadership Foundation 

where several food trucks and food vendors were 

stationed, providing a tasty ethnic cuisines. 

Following the parade, the festivities continued 

inside the lobby and stage of the mall. Guests 

were welcomed by Orlando’s mayor, Buddy 

Dyer, and were subsequently treated to dazzling 

on-stage performances - ethnic fashion shows, 

musical and dance performances, and arts and 

crafts. The Lunar New Year Festival’s admission 

was free for the thousands of patrons and was 

made possible by numerous sponsors: Orlando 

Fashion Square Mall, Florida Hospital, Orlando 

City Soccer, 1st Oriental Supermarket, 1st 

Spring Supermarket, OUC, Payas Payas Payas, 

Walgreens, Bright House Networks, and Asian 

https://www.facebook.com/Orlando.Dragon.Parade 

American Chamber of Commerce. Thank you to 

everyone who came out, and happy Lunar New 

Year! We hope to see you again next year in the 

year of the Monkey! 

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Voice of Indonesians in Florida 

Orange County Property Appraiser Rick Singh 

Vovinam Vietnamese Martial Arts 

Miss Vietnam Florida Pageant 

WAT Florida Dhammaram 

Pi Pa Solo by Amy Shi 

(Erhu and Saxophone) by CK Tang and CK Lau 

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Orlando Chinese Evangelical Christian Church 

Russian Ballet of Orlando 

Green Hill Korean Church 

Orlando Japanese Baptist Church 

YESS Orlando Young Lions 

Monica Joelle Ortiz - Miss Teen Orlando 

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Elizabeth Vo, Greg Maaswinkel, John Mai, Don Nguyen and Stephen Chong 

Night of Purple Pride – Orlando City Soccer Club hosts 

Asian Chamber at City Pub Pitch • By Gail Rayos By C.K. Lau 

Members of the Asian American Chamber of 

Commerce spent a special Business After Hours 

in February at “City Pub Pitch” inside the Orlando 

City Soccer Club’s new headquarters in the 

Thornton Park district of Downtown Orlando. 

Brett Lashbrook, Chief Operating Officer for 

Orlando City SC, shared with AACC the team’s 

fan experience plans for the Major League Soccer 

season opener at the Citrus Bowl, updates 

on the 2016 soccer stadium development as well 

as the ticket opportunities launched as part of the 

club’s inaugural season. Also hosting the Chamber 

was Orlando City SC staff member Molly 

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Lashbrook talked about the tremendous show 

of Purple Pride around Central Florida, with synergies 

such as the City Alliance new network of 

member businesses as well as the partnerships 

the Lions have forged with many of the region’s 

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For more events: www.asiatrend.org/calendar-of-events.html 

The Club’s corporate partners range from 

Orlando Health as jersey sponsor, whose support 

dates to the team’s early years in Orlando, 

to more recent announcements with Publix Super 

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{Business} 

Cindy Brown, Juan Camilo Pulido, Monica Correa, 

and Gustavo Moronta 

AACC Board of Directors: Glenn Leong, Joed Fabricante, Dahlia Hayles, Marie Aguilar, Vi Ma, Ann Catris, Don Nguyen, 

Khalid Muneer, Coco Johnston, Gail Rayos, and Becky Malicsi. 

John Davis, Vi Ma and Luis Martínez 

Greg Maaswinkel, Hung Nguyen, and Kim Nguyen 

Jerry Demings and 

Daisy Morales. 

Arlene Guffin, Bridget Lee, and Jeanne 

The Asian American Chamber of Commerce 

of Central Florida hosted the 2015 Installation of 

Officers and Directors, in conjunction with the Lunar 

Chinese New Year Luncheon, at Ming Court 

on I-Drive on Feb 17. 

Representatives from corporate partners Walt 

Disney World Resort, Orlando Health, Orlando 

Magic, Universal Orlando, Florida Hospital, Visit 

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media sponsor Asia Trend Magazine as 

well as elected officials and representatives from 

Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties joined 

AACC members in congratulating the new Cham- 

ber directors and officers. Past Presidents Glenn 

Leong and Becky Szymanski officiated. 

AACC 2015 Board of Directors & Officers 

GAIL RAYOS . . . President 

KHALID MUNEER … President-Elect 

DON NGUYEN. . Vice President 

MARIE AGUILAR . . . Secretary 

VI MA .... Treasurer 

ANN CATRIS … FINANCIAL REVIEWER 

WILL MERRITT. . . Sergeant-at-Arms 

COCO JOHNSTON 

… Immediate Past President/Director 

Khalid Muneer, Gail Rayos, John Davis, Becky Malicsi, and Lourdes Mola 

Asian American Chamber welcomes 

2015 Officers and Board of Directors 

• By Gail Rayos 

DAHLIA HAYLES … Director 

JOED FABRICANTE… Director 

KANNAN SRINIVASAN… Director 

BECKY MALICSI and GLENN LEONG 

... Past Presidents/Senior Advisors 

GREG MAASWINKEL – Legal Adviser 

more info about the AACC at www.AsianAmericanChamberCFL.org 


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discover 30 spectacular scenes representing 

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Business Hours: 

Mon to Sun : 

8:30am - 9:00pm 

We accept credit card 

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The Largest Oriental Supermarket 

in East Orlando 

Close to UCF & Downtown Avalon Park 

E. Colonial Dr. HWY 50 

Hwy 

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417 

Dean Rd 

1st 

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Rouse Rd 

Alafaya Trail 

UCF 

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Specializes in 

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Authentic Dim Sum 

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8365 S John Young Parkway 


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Open 7 Days 

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Pick up the Asia Trend Magazine at any of these restaurants 

and markets near you. 

RESTAURANT HOT PICKS 

Would you like to be listed here? 

Please call 646-389-ASIA 

for more information 

CHINESE AUTHENTIC 

Chan’s Chinese Cuisine 

1901 E Colonial Dr. Orlando 

407-896-0093 

China Garden Restaurant 407-671-2120 

118 S Semoran Blvd. Winter Park www.chinagardenwp.com 

Golden Lotus Restaurant 

8365 S John Young Pkwy. Orlando 

407-352-3832 

Ming’s Bistro 

1212 Woodward St. Orlando 

407-898-9672 

Chuan Lu Yuan 

1101 E. Colonial Dr. Orlando 

407-896-8966 

Mr. K’s Chinese Cuisine & Sushi 

10395 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando 

407-273-9966 

Plum Tree Chinese & Japanese Restaurat 


407-249-1818 

Ha Long Bay 

5944 34th Street Suite 38-41, St. Petersburg 

727-522-9988 

Hong Kong House Chinese Restaurant 

1120 East Fowler Ave. Tampa 

813-979-2299 

T.C. Choy’s Asian Bistro 

301 S. Howard Ave. Tampa 

813-251-1191 

Toa Toa Chinese Restaurant 

4145 Northwest 88th Ave. Sunrise 

954-746-8833 

Yummy House China Bistro 

2620 E. Hillsbrough Ave. Tampa 

813-237-3838 

DIM SUM 

Golden Lotus Restaurant 407-352-3832 

8365 S John Young Pkwy. Orlando 

Chan’s Chinese Cuisine 407-896-0093 

1901 E Colonial Dr, Orlando 

Ming’s Bistro 407-898-9672 

1212 Woodward St. Orlando 

Ha Long Bay 

5944 34th Street Suite 38-41, St. Petersburg 

727-522-9988 

T.C. Choy’s Asian Bistro 

301 S. Howard Ave. Tampa 

813-251-1191 

Toa Toa Chinese Restaurant 

4145 Northwest 88th Ave. Sunrise 

954-746-8833 

Yummy House China Bistro 

2620 E. Hillsbrough Ave. Tampa 

813-237-3838 

JAPANESE 

Koy Wan Hibachi Buffet 407-628-8866 

945 West State Road 436 Altamonte Springs www.koywan.com 

Aki Restaurant 407-354-0025 

7460 Universal Blvd Orlando 

Bento Cafe 

151 S Orange Ave. Orlando 407-999-8989 

7335 W. Sand Lake Rd Orlando 407-352-2277 

Bonsai Sushi 407-292-0333 

5174 Dr Phillips Blvd, Orlando 

Sapporo Ramen 407-203-6777 

5080 W Colonial Dr Orlando 

Shin Japanese Cuisine 407-648-8000 

803 N. Orange Ave. Orlando 

SHOGUN Japanese Steak House ( 鉄板焼き Teppan-yaki) 

6327 International Dr. Orlando 407-352-1607 

Sushi Kichi Japanese Restaurant 407-778-1953 

5368 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando 

Sushiology 407-745-5515 

12789 Waterford Lakes Parkway #3 Orlando 

Sushitomi 407-352-8635 

8463 S John Young Pkwy, Orlando 

KOREAN 

Korea House Restaurant 407-767-5918 

1155 W. State Road 434 Longwood www.koreahouseorlando.com‎ 

Oshio Korean BBQ Restaurant 407-734-5454 

6800 Vistors Cir., Orlando www.OshioOrlando.com 

Shin Jung Korean Restaurant 407-895-7345 

1638 E Colonial Dr. Orlando www.shinjungkorean.com 

Bee Won Korea Restaurant 407-601-7788 

15100 Dr Phillips Blvd, Orlando 

PAN ASIAN 

Koy Wan Hibachi Buffet 407-628-8866 

945 West State Road 436 Altamonte Springs www.koywan.com 

Bento Cafe 

Mei’s World Pizza and Salads Buffet 

2592 E. Bearss Ave. Tampa 

813-977-1688 

Wild Rice Buffet 

843 Lee Rd. Orlando 

407-628-0088 

PHILIPPINE 

Filipiniana Philippine Café 813-885-6300 

3848 W Waters Ave.Tampa 

TEA & COFFEE 

Bento Cafe 

151 S Orange Ave. Orlando 407-999-8989 

7335 W. Sand Lake Rd Orlando 407-352-2277 

Chewy Boba Company 

1212 E Colonial Dr, Orlando 407-897-1377 

8098 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando 407-850-BOBA 

Got Tea 

2202 W. Waters Ave. Tampa 

813-930-0470 

Kung Fu Tea 813-971-0066 

1202 E Fowler Ave. Tampa 

Thuy Cafe 

5944 34th St N #37 St. Petersburg 

727-521-6406 

VIETNAMESE 

Saigon Noodle and Grill 

710 S Goldenrod Rd. Orlando 

407-658-1967 

Little Saigon 


407-423-8539 

Lạc Việt Bistro 

2021 East Colonial Dr. Orlando 

407-228-4000 

Phở 88 Noodle 

730 N Mills Ave. Orlando 

407-897-3488 

Phở Viet Restaurant 

1202 W Brandon Blvd. Brandon 

813-643-8888 

Phở Vinh Restaurant 

657 N Primrose Dr. Orlando 

407-228-0043 

Phở Quyen Cuisine 

2740 E. Fowler Ave. Tampa 

813-632-3444 

Saigon Deli 

3858 W. Waters Ave. Tampa 

813-887-3888 

THAI 

Durian Durian Asian Thai Cuisine 


407-282-2992 

Royal Thai 

1202 N. Semoran Blvd. Orlando 

407-275-0776 

SEA Thai Restaurant 


407-895-0985 

Soong Thai 

9448 W Colonial Dr. Ocoee 

407-822-8200 

Spice Thai Restaurant 

6125 South Semoran Blvd Orlando 

407-855-4400 

Thai House 


407-898-0820 

Thai Island 

2522 S. Semoran Blvd. Orlando 

407-412-6909 


is now available at 

Bayanihan Arts and Events Center 

14301 Nine Eagles Drive, Tampa 813-925-1232 

University of Florida, Gainesville- APIA Resource Room 

on the 4th floor of Peabody Hall. 

Clearwater Chinese Language School 

4600 78th Ave N., Pinellas Park 33781 • (727) 251-9972 

Oriental Super Market 

2456 Gulf To Bay Blvd., Clearwater 33765 • (727) 725-2083 

Belcher Farmer’s Market 

1479 S Belcher Rd. Unit E., Largo 33771 • (727) 530-1968 

ASIAN GROCERIES 

1st Oriental Supermarket 407-292-3668 

5132 W. Colonial Dr. Orlando www.1storiental.com 

1st Spring Supermarket 407-382-0805 

10681 East Colonial Dr. Orlando www.1stspringorientalmarket.com 

Woo Sung Oriental Food Mart 407-295-4077 

5079 Edgewater Dr. Orlando 

A-Green Supermarket Inc 813-971-3587 

1321 E Fletcher Ave. Tampa 

Brandon Oriental Market 813-661-8862 

112 Pauls Dr., Brandon 

Eastside Asian Market 407-615-8881 


Jason’s Best Asian Market 407-933-0606 

2201 W Vine St Kissimmee 

M D Oriental Market 877-668-MD88 (6388) 

1106 E Fowler Ave. Tampa 813-868-1688 

(Brandon) 

10127 E. Adamo Dr. Tampa 813-443-2188 

Phuoc Loc Tho market 407-898-6858 


Oceanic Oriental Supermarket 813-254-2041 

1609 N Tampa St. Tampa 

Vung Tau Oriental Market 941-366-2552 

1333 N Washington Blvd. Sarasota 

S. FLORIDA LOCATIONS 

Beijing Mart 305-945-0403 

316 NE 167th St., Maimi 

Canton Palace Chinese restaurant 305-264-9444 

7980 Southwest 8th St., Miami 

Chan’s Chinese Restaurant 305-221-8104 

2404 SW 107 Ave, Miami, FL 

Chung Hing Oriental Mart 305-947-6038 

1855 NE 163rd St, North Miami Beach 

Foodtown Supermarket 954-943-9586 

5335 N, Military Trail, West Palm Beach 

Lucky Oriental Market 

8356 SW 40th St., Suite D-I, Miami 

305-220-2838 

Maryann Bakery 

1284 NE 163rd St., North Miami Beach 

305-945-0333 

New York Mart 

10065 Sunset Strip, Sunrise 

954-748-0065 

Oriental Mart 954-747-7740 

4850 N University Dr. Lauderhill 

Oriental Square Market and Emporium 

2365 University Dr. Coral Springs 

954-340-8828 

Pine Court Chinese Bistro 

10101 Sunset Strip Sunrise 

954-748-5958 

PK Oriental Mart 954-748-5971 

2350 N University Drive, Sunrise 

PK Oriental Mart 

255 NE 167th St, Miami 305-654-9646 

9501 SW 72nd St, Miami 305-595-9678 

South Garden Chinese restaurant 305-274-9099 

10855 S.W. 72nd Street, Miami 

Don’t miss the Spring’s Savings 

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You pay only $90 for $100 Gift Card 

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407-382-0805. 

1st Spring Supermarket will donate certain portion 

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Every Wed (6 – 9pm) and Sun (1 – 6pm) at College Park Community Center 

– 2393 Elizabeth Ave , Orlando . Fees: Adults: $5, Under 18: $1, 12 and under: Free. 

Contact Krishna Balwalli at 407.683.9162 or email kbalwalli@hotmail.com 

Every Thur (6 – 8:30pm) – Orange County/Orlando Magic Recreation Center 

– 3850 South Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando . Fees: $2/hr. 

Please Contact Erin Fang at 407.913.9581 for more information. www.cflbadminton.org 

TAIJI/QIGONG CLASS 

Taiji/Qigong is a system of movements of used to increase ones, 

balance,awareness,coordination and to promote one’s “internal” energy. Classes are every 

Wednesday from 6pm-8pm {1st Class Free} Address: Lake Cay Commons 9938 Universal 

Blvd. Orlando, Fl. 32819 “the middle of the building on the left side before Publix” Contact 

Sifu Sam Winters for more information at 407.238.7450 { please leave message} 

HARE KRISHNA TEMPLE 

2651 Rouse Road, Orlando FL 32817 

Invites everyone, Every Sunday (4:30pm – 7:30pm) for Musical Mantra Meditation and 

Sunday Love feast program. Free admission, Free Vegetarian Feast, Free Art Classes for kids, 

Kirtan, Dance, Spiritual discourses. We guarantee a soul uplifting and ecstatic experience. 

Contact Gokul at 407-538-6707 

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CAACF DRAGON BOAT TEAM - C.H.A.R.G.E. 

“C.H.A.R.G.E.” is the Orlando-based Dragon Boat Team organized by the Chinese American 

Association of Central Florida in June, 2010, and is comprised mostly of Asian-American crew 

members. If you would like to learn more about Dragon Boat paddle technique or join the team. 

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J.Club ~Your connection to Japan~ 

Japanese dining, cooking, TV shows & movies, Shodo, Origami, Chanoyu, 

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{Events Highlight} 

»What is happening in Florida? 

23th Annual Central Florida Dragon Boat Festival 

March 13 (5p-9p) & 14 (8a-5p), 2015 $3 admission more info at www.CFDragonBoat.org 

Hoike Polynesian Show & Dinner 

Mar 14 (Sat) 1pm to 5pm at the Gleason Performing Arts Center - Florida Institute of 

Technology 150 W University Blvd, Melbourne, FL. Cost of the show is $8 in advance or 

$10 at door. Dinner Buffet: $12pp all-you-can-eat dining venue (no take out). They also 

approved small kanikapila singing and dancing after dinner in the dining hall! kanikapila! 

Harumatsuri (Spring Festival) at USF 

Mar 17 (Tue) 12pm - 4pm at USF MSC Amphitheater. Event organized by Usf J-Club. 

The event is Free, and open to the general public. The Largest Spring Event of the Semester, 

delicious food, Fun and Entertaining Games, Contests where you can win prizes, 

and tons of great performances from various local talent. Authentic Japanese performances, 

JKD Crew at USF, Martial Arts, and for the first time ever a Haiku Contest, featuring 

You! Yes, you can go out and display your improv Haiku skills, and even win prizes 

https://www.facebook.com/events/1568759366713724 

IACC Event - Strengthening Your IT Security 

Mar 19 (Thu) 6 - 8pm at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando - 8214 Universal Blvd., Orlando 

Indian American Chamber of Commerce host the Speaker Series present Strengthening 

Your IT Security. IACC Members - FREE. Non Members - $20 at the door 

RSVP by Mar 16 at http://iacc.mymobisite.us/bahrsvp 

ASA’s 15th Annual Scholarship Pageant 

Mar 22 (Sun) start 5:30pm, Show starts at 6 pm at UCF Pegasus Ballroom - 4000 Central 

Florida Blvd, Orlando. Free food and refreshments. Come watch the contestants reach to 

infinity and beyond through culture, talent, and evening wear to be crowned Mr. and Ms. 

ASA 2015. Performers including: Fresh Off the Beat, Knights Kangna, KSA, Mr. BJ, & 

Alex Chou and David Galindo https://www.facebook.com/events/520775624731756/ 

Asian American Night 2015 

Mar 27 (Friday) at Amway Center, West Church Street, Orlando. FAN FEST Starting At 

4:30pm & Game Time At 7pm with Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic. 

For Tickets Go To - www.orlandomagic.com/AAN2015. Use Promotion Code: AAN2015. 

Matsuriza Taiko Dojo/Fresh Off The Beat Performing. 

Orlando Dragon Boat Challenge 

Mar 28 (Sat) 8am - 3pm at Bill Frederick Park, 3401 S Hiawassee Rd, Orlando, FL 32835. 

more info at http://www.orlandodragonboatchallenge.com/ 

Festival of India 

Mar 28 (Sat) 11am - 6pm at Hindu Temple, 1994, Lake Drive, Casselberry, FL 32707. 

Hindu Society of Central Florida hosts the Festival of India. FREE ADMISSION and 

PARKING at NOMINAL FEE of $5.00. For general questions call 407-699-5277 

For event information Visit: www.hindutempleorlando.org 

FSA’s 10th Annual Sayaw Cultural Showcase: Pista Ng Sayaw 

Mar 28 (Sst) 6:30pm, Show begins promptly at 7:15 at Cape Florida Ballroom at UCF 

Student Union, Orlando, Florida 32816. The Filipino Student Association at the University 

of Central Florida presents a very special occasion in our history: The 10th year festival 

of our Sayaw Cultural Showcase! Sayaw is FSA at UCF’s premiere event in the Spring 

where we showcase many of the cultural dances of the Philippines. Learn how to really 

celebrate an important day, the Filipino way. ENJOY FREE FOOD, RAFFLES, AND GOOD 

COMPANY! Immerse yourself into the Philippine tradition of Fiestas: experience the entertainment, 

the food, the big crowds, and all the various activities. Email: fsa.ucf@gmail.com 

https://www.facebook.com/events/347307428789802/ 

Ayaka Yonetani at the Polasek 

Mar 29 (Sun) 2pm at Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens - 633 Osceola Avenue 

Winter Park, FL 32789. The Museum’s 9th annual three-concert music series fea tures 

inter na tion ally acclaimed violin/viola player Ayako Yone tani and a vari ety of guest instrumen 

tal ists. Held in the ele gant salon of the Polasek res i dence, concert-goers expe ri ence 

acoustic per fec tion in an inti mate set ting. Lim ited to 50 seats, the per for mance is fol lowed 

by a pri vate recep tion. Guest artist: Kiryung Kim, lyric col oratura soprano 

Cost: Museum Mem bers $80 for three con cert series or $30 per con cert Non Mem bers 

$90 for three con cert series or $35 per con cert 

Tickets: http://www.polasek.org/yonetani-concert-series-2014/ 

VASA @ UCF Annual Tết Show!! 

Mar 29 (Sun) 6pm to 10pm at UCF Pegasus Ballroom - 4000 Central Florida Blvd, 

Orlando, Florida 32816. The Vietnamese American Student Association at the University of 

Central Florida is proud to present the 26th annual Tết Show! 

This is a FREE EVENT so we encourage you to invite family and friends for a fun-filled 

night celebrating Vietnamese culture through FOOD, MUSIC, DANCE, and FASHION! 

***Guest parking available at Garage F, right next to The Venue*** Welcome and celebrate 

the New Lunar Year of the Sheep through traditional dances, music, fashion, food, 

and more! https://www.facebook.com/events/804577809590767/ 

PhilFest 2015 

Apr 10 to 12 (Fri to Sun) at the Philippine Cultural Enrichment Complex and Bayanihan 

Arts and Events Center - 14301 Nine Eagles Dr., Tampa, FL. 33626. The biggest Annual 

Filipino Festival with lots of Filipino foods, merchandise and lots of entertainment. 

Entrance fee for only $5.00 and parking fee for $5.00. The Philippine Cultural Foundation, 

Inc. and its member organizations are now getting ready for this momentous event that entices 

more than 13,000 visitors with a taste of Philippine Fiesta: food, entertainment, merchandise 

and more. The festival will also feature main events like “Tawag ng Tanghalan 

Singing Competition”, “Tanghalang Pambata Children’s Talent Competition”, “Revolution 

Hip-Hop Dancing Competition and Youth Night”, “Yugyugan Street Dancing Competition” 

and more! 813-925-1232 http://www.pcfitampa.org 

Do you know you can now submit your event to Asia Trend Magazine here: 

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Approved event will be listed online and published in the upcoming issue. 

Please submit a month in advance in order to be published in the magazine. 

Thank you for your continued support. 

Single listing is up to 40 words at no charge for non-profit 

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