Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with taste!
In this critical moment, showing up for our values means coming together in community. Join us for a joyful and nourishing daytime-family-friendly event in support of immigrant and refugee survivors of violence. Come celebrate with us for AAPI Heritage Month as Asian Women's Shelter and the Asian Art Museum host an exciting cooking competition—celebrating our rich culture, flavors, and community presence! Share your story, and be part of this vibrant culinary showcase!
SF Asian Women’s Shelter and Asian Art Museum host Jook Off, Cook Off - Part cooking competition part celebration, all community. Join us on Saturday May 17th, 2025
WHAT: A comfort food showdown celebrating jook — the beloved rice porridge known across Asia by many names. Come mingle, taste, vote for your favorites, and honor the healing power of food and community. You’ll help determine our People’s Choice awards and also help our special guest judges proclaim the winners of the 2025 Jook-Off Cook-Off!
WHEN: Saturday, May 17 | 11AM–2PM (Tastings & voting close at 1:15PM; winners announced at 1:45PM)
WHO’S COOKING: Sample a variety of creative takes from local community and professional chefs!
Palette Tea House
Likha
Fins & Feathers
Outta Sight Pizza
Abaca
GaiNoi Thai Street Food
Understory
Jook Up Stars
WHERE: Asian Art Museum | Fully wheelchair accessible | Families welcome!
Hosted by Asian Women’s Shelter in partnership with the Asian Art Museum, this event centers community, culture, and comfort.
Only 50 spots left! Don’t miss your chance to savor, celebrate, and cast your vote at this one-of-a-kind comfort food cook-off. First come, first served — grab your tickets now!