It’s here! Are you ready for California’s annual 626 Night Market? Located in Santa Anita Park, this festival — which is America’s largest Asian-themed street market–will be ongoing from August 7-9.
Modeled after the vast and bustling street markets of Southeast Asia, the 626 Night Market is a great place for communities to come together and share cultural foods and ideas. This is especially true for up-and-coming entrepreneurs that are trying to share their unique and innovative dishes and merchandise. With many chefs showcasing their food here, dishes will not only be funky and fresh, but downright delicious. Here is just a small list of some unique dishes that will be offered at this years 626 Night Market. Don’t miss out!
1. Flower Cotton Candy
Location: D26 Sweet Garden & Girls
Flower cotton candy is the latest twist on traditional cotton candy. Turning candy into an art form, this fun treat will definitely be a hit at the 626 Night Market. With different flavors and colors to look like petals, this treat is almost too pretty to eat! (Almost.)
2. Egg Pudding In Eggshells
Location: D26 Sweet Garden & Girls
Taking a traditional dessert and putting a playful spin on it, egg pudding in actual egg shells is a festive, fun and new way to enjoy a delectably sweet treat. Once you get past the shell, you will be greeted with a soft custard-like texture that will melt in your mouth. I’m sold!
3. Bacon Wrapped Korean Mochi
Location: F17 Nani Kore
When you think of mochi you often think of the dessert. However, Korean mochi actually takes on a savory flavor and wrapping it in crispy bacon only enhances the crunchiness of the mochi. Not to mention it also has it’s own house-made shoyu sauce.
4. Lobster Mac & Cheese Croquette
Location: F25 OK Korokkay
For those of you that don’t know, croquettes are breaded, fluffy, crispy balls filled with savory gooey perfection. In this particular case, OK Korokkay will be taking their croquettes up a notch by filling them with lobster mac & cheese. If lobster mac & cheese wasn’t good enough, they deep fry them to perfection for a crunchy exterior and warm cheesy filling.
5. Snicker’s Burger
Location: F47 Myke’s Cafe
Move over ramen burger. This year, there’s a new burger craze. The Bro Snicker Burger Slider will be a new feature at the 626 Night Market, and its just as crazy as it sounds. With a snickers bar wrapped in bacon and habanero aoili to top it off, this burger will be exploding with flavor.
What other unique 626 Night Market dishes should we keep an eye out for?
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