Inspired by years of living in Bangkok, Crispy Gai represents a small tribute to a vibrant people and culture we hold in great reverence. We stand in solidarity with the AAPI community and others who have been made targets of violence and discrimination. We are committed to act as allies and support our friends, neighbors, and employees. We will strive to listen and respond to the needs of people and organizations that promote equity and anti-racism.
Look for the heart on our menu. Each month $1 for each item sold will be donated to a different community organization
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS WE HAVE SUPPORTED:
Unified Asian Communities
Black Owned Maine
Wayside Food Programs
Wabanaki REACH
Equality Maine
The Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP)
Cultivating Community
MaineTransNet
In Her Presence
Equality Community Center Maine
Speak About It
Preble Street
Locker Project
The Telling Room
Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition
Somali Bantu Community Association
Khmer Maine
OUT Maine
Saltwater Classroom
Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition
Through These Doors
Maine Needs
Learning Works
Maine Community Foundation
Mano En Mano
Palaver Strings
The Light Within
Mayo Street Arts
Sexual Assault Services of Southern Maine
COMMUNITY MEALS
We believe that access to food is a human right. In addition to donations to local organizations that help those facing food insecurity, we have committed to providing monthly meals to members of our community in collaboration with Wayside Food Programs in addition to free meals for anyone in need each Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.
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TOTAL MEALS SERVED: 1230
AAPI OWNED FOOD BUSINESSES
IN THE GREATER PORTLAND AREA
This list was originally compiled by Lydia Belden (@portlandeatsme) and has since turned into a community effort. This list is by no means complete and is ever-growing. If you know of an AAPI-owned business not listed, please email us at hello@crispygai.com so we can add them!
PORTLAND
Bao Bao Dumpling House
Bahn Appetit
Benkay
Boda
China Taste
CÔNG TỬ BỘT
Crunchy Poke
Empire Chinese Kitchen
Fortune Garden
Ginza Town
Golden Lotus
Green Elephant
Hi Bombay
India Palace
Indy's Sandwich
Izakaya Minato
Jing Yan Restaurant + Bar
Kuno
Little Brother Chinese Food
Mainly Noods
Mami
Matcha Mood
Mi Sen Noodle Bar
Mitr
Miyake
Nom Cafe
N to Tail
Norimoto Bakery
Pai Men Miyake
Panda Garden
Pho Huong
Pom’s Thai Taste Noodle House
Sabieng
Saeng Thai House
Saigon Restaurant
Sapporo
Sichuan Kichen
Tahn Than 2
Tandoor
Thai ESAAN
Thai Tree
The Sinful Kitchen
Veranda Noodle House
Veranda Thai Cuisine
Vientiane Market
Vy Banh Mi
Yordprom
Yosaku
Zen Chinese Bistro
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YARMOUTH
Little China Express
China Taste
TOPSHAM
Kume
WINSLOW
Asian Café
SOUTH PORTLAND
Hana Thai
Indy's Sandwich
Imperial China Chinese Restaurant
Kume
Ruby Thailand
Gai on Fried
Taj Indian Cuisine
Thai Taste
Kobe Steakhouse & Sushi
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BRUNSWICK
Bombay Mahal
Maine St. Steak & Oyster
Shere Punjab
Tao Yuan
Zao Ze Café & Market
Bangkok Garden
Little Tokyo
Little Saigon
Lemongrass
Golden Chopsticks
Asian Garden
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WESTBROOK
Big Fin Poke
Pho Co. Variety
PHOever Maine
Veranda Kitchen & Bar
LA Belle Patisserie ME
Chilla Villa
Jack’s Thai Cuisine
Bamboo Bistro
BIDDEFORD
Happy Dragon
Jewel of India
Koi
Que Huong Restaurant
Thai ME
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BUXTON
Panda Market
Yummy Chinese
SACO
Jins Sushi & Ramen
OLD ORCHARD BEACH
Bua Thai
China Eatery
KENNEBUNK
Mekhong Thai
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AUBURN
Munoi Brunch
FOOD TRUCKS
Tacos del Seoul
Vy Bahn Mi
Nom Bai Street Kitchen
Mami
KUNO
Li’s Chinese Express Food Cart
Le Mu Eats
WELLS
Mekhong Thai
East
WATERVILLE
Jewel of India
Jin Yuan
Mirakuya Sushi & Steak House
Pad Thai Too
SANFORD
Egg Roll Café
Mee-D Thai
Pho Saigon
SCARBOROUGH
Chia Sen
Thai 9
Chaba Thai
LEWISTON
Pure Thai Kitchen
ORONO
Thai Orchid
Thai Kitchen
Nest
WINDHAM
Eagle
Hana Thai Asian Cuisine
FREEPORT
China Rose
Thai Garden
Li’s Place
FALMOUTH
Orchid Thai
MARKETS & GROCERY
Sun Oriental
Veranda Market
Hong Kong Market
Ongii Ferments & Food
Trans Market
Haknuman Meanchey
Veranda Market