LuckyRice Miami Feast is coming back to Miami next week! And foodies all over Miami can’t wait to see what’s in store. Taking place at locations across North America, from Chicago and New York to Houston, L.A., Toronto, and more, this celebration of Asian-inspired food was created to share a taste of Asian culture through the lens of food and drink. And on Friday, November 3, we Miamians get to bask in that culture, too.
Here are five reasons to go to this year’s LuckyRice Miami Feast:
It’s for a good cause. This year, all of the night’s proceeds will go towards Feeding South Florida, LuckyRice 2017’s charitable sponsor and the leading domestic hunger-relief organization in South Florida. Adding to the cause, the event’s presenting sponsor, Suntory Whisky, will follow by matching all proceeds from the evening’s festivities, therefore doubling the total donation. The money raised will directly benefit Hurricane Irma relief efforts.

There are so many amazing restaurants participating. And by “so many,” we mean it. More than 20 of Miami’s hottest Asian and Asian-inspired restaurants and bars will be featured, and even popular restaurants with just a few Asian-inspired dishes. Guests can look forward to a walk-around tasting with hotspots like Pao by Paul Qui {3201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.655.5600}, Hakkasan {4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.276.1388}, Market at EDITION {2901 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.257.4600}, and more.

The food. Almond Crusted Shrimp Satay with Sweet & Sour Glaze. Cold Potato Noodles with Cucumber & Ginger. Chinese Pork Belly on Tostones with a Fruit Compote. Lucky Lantern Dumplings filled with Alaskan Crab Meat, Shrimp Paste, Yam Bean Root, Celery, Beetroot Wrapper, and Gold Powder Garnish. A Banana Cake with Miso Butterscotch and Cashew Brittle. Drooling yet?

Drink up! You have to wash down your food with something, and it might as well have alcohol in it. Thanks to presenting sponsor Suntory Whisky Toki, guests can get Asian-inspired cocktails, plus Asahi Beer, Bruce Cost Ginger Ale, and wine. Because of this, you actually must be 21+ to attend this event.

You’ll get a taste of Miami, too. As with any LuckyRice Feast, the culinary fabric of the host city (in this case, Miami) must shine through. For that reason, expect classic Asian favorites with a creative Latin twist. Dale!

This event will take place at the Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel, which is located at 1717 Collins Avenue. Tickets to this year’s LuckyRice Miami Feast are priced at $88 per person for General Admission and $150 per person for VIP Access. Tickets can be purchased here. General Admission tickets grant entrance to the festival from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., and VIP Access grants entrance from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor