Feast World Kitchen
A New Chef, A New Culture—Every Day
Our nonprofit restaurant is open to the public, and it’s a great place to try authentic international cuisine! But it’s more than a restaurant. We offer multiple holistic programs to empower Spokane's Immigrant and former Refugee communities to develop skills, grow connections, share culture, and build flourishing lives in the U.S.
Making Spokane a more hospitable and delicious place to live.
Wednesday — Sunday
Lunch: 11am–2pm
Dinner: 4pm–8pm
Here’s what’s cooking this week!
Wednesday, February 4th
Chef Ze | Chinese
Chef Ze hails from Xi’an—a city as renowned for its ancient Terracotta Army as it is for its vibrant street food culture. After moving to Spokane with her husband, she quickly fell in love with the region’s natural beauty and strong sense of community.Her cooking is inspired by the bold, hearty flavors of her hometown, where rich spices and deep traditions come together in every dish. On her menu, you’ll find a variety of authentic Chinese favorites. For Chef Ze, food is one of the most meaningful ways to experience culture. She is excited to share these authentic tastes of China with Spokane and hopes that every dish brings joy to the table.
Thursday, February 5th
Chef Nader | Syria
Did you know that Syria is one of the oldest continuously inhabited countries? This historic culture boasts incredibly flavorful Levantine cuisine, characterized by use of a wide range of herbs and spices, including blends like Za’atar. Often, if there are five shawarma stands in a neighborhood, customers will find the one whose spice blend is their favorite and become a regular lunch customer! Chef Nader is originally from Syria and relocated to Jordan, where he spent a decade honing his culinary skills, particularly in baking and desserts. In August 2023, he moved to the United States with his wife and five children. He began his culinary journey as a chef at Gonzaga and is currently working at Alpine Bakery. Chef Nader is excited to cook at Feast, serving delicious dishes like Chicken Shawarma, Harraq Osbao, Baklava and more!
Friday, February 6th
Chef Claire | South Korea
Did you know Korea has over 150 different types of kimchi? This delectable staple of fermented vegetation pairs excellently with the sweet, savory, spicy flavors of Chef Claire’s cuisine. Try her delicious radish kimchi along with all of her offerings! Originally from Gyeongju, South Korea, Claire is the founder of Gangnam Eats, a new Korean food brand based in Spokane, Washington. Despite her busy life as a mom of two daughters, she is dedicated to introducing more people to the vibrant tastes of Korea! We’re excited to have her showcase her cuisine here at Feast!
Saturday, February 7th
Chef Abdelrahman | Syria
Syrian people often hold the value of family in the highest of regard. The culture is focused on taking care of each other, and giving their loved ones what they need. Chef Abdelrahman is an embodiment of that notion. Chef Abdelrahman left Syria 10 years ago and moved to Lebanon with his family—his mom, dad, and six siblings. Currently, four of his siblings have made it to the USA, with two more waiting to join. He has worked in a bakery for the last 10 years but the war forced him and his siblings to work to support their parents. Chef Abdulrahman has a dream he wants to achieve, and he believes that Feast World Kitchen can help him reach it.
Sunday, February 8th
Chef Entisar | Iraq
Iraqi culture takes great value in strong family ties. People often prioritize the needs and well-being of their family over their own. This importance of family and community is shared in Chef Entisar’s approach to sharing her culinary mastery to Spokane.
If you enjoyed your meal today, you should be sure to check out Entisar’s business, Ishtar Family Foods! Ishtar Family Foods is a catering company that features a rotating menu of Shawarmas, Biryani, Dolma, Sambusas, Teas, Smoothies, and more Iraqi cuisine! Follow Ishtar Family Foods on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on all of her exciting offerings!
Feast Program #1: The Chef Program
We’re best known for our social enterprise restaurant and catering company that teaches career skills, empowers leadership, and incubates small food enterprise businesses. This short film “Chef Partner Stories” shows why we do it!
Using the table, and the platform we’ve built, for flourishing.
Check out the “Impact Stories” video for a glimpse behind the scenes at Table Time, our drop-in support and empowerment program that helps people navigate life in the U.S.. This program overlaps with the chef program, but has served hundreds of others from the Immigrant communities we serve.
Each day, a different chef family is proud to share flavors from their home culture.
People build power at Feast by:
Gaining career skills
Incubating profitable small businesses
Building community connections
Accessing holistic care via our Table Time program
Feast Operations
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Volunteer
Feast World Kitchen thrives because of community support, and there are many ways to get take action and get involved!
Volunteers can assist our Chef Partners and staff in the restaurant or at catering events, enjoying a unique relational work experience and (of course) a free meal.
For those looking for a deeper impact, our Table Time program offers the chance to support Immigrants and former Refugees with essential resources and supportive friendship.
Click to learn how you can get involved and to read some stories from our volunteers!
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Donate
Feast is not just a restaurant—it's a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering Immigrants and former Refugees — and financial giving is vital to our success.
We help people share their culture, gain career and small business skills, earn income, and build strong community connections.
Our work is expanding, with new catering opportunities and our drop-in Table Time program offering one-on-one support in a welcoming space.
Click to learn more about how you can support Feast’s mission to create a more vibrant and inclusive Spokane!
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Catering
Our international chef partners are ready to bring the flavor of their home cultures to your next event!
Whether it's boxed meals for a business lunch or conference, appetizers for a graduation party, or a full wedding buffet, they’d love to serve you.
Catering with Feast has grown exponentially, providing small food entrepreneurs the chance to learn great skills and earn significant income while offering a unique culinary experiences.
Learn more about how Feast can partner with you for your next event!
★★★★★
"Goodness, I LOVE Feast! If you're wanting to try cultural dishes from around the world then you need to get in here asap! The team at Feast is always so lovely and it's fun to also enjoy the music..."
— Hokuloa B., Google Review
★★★★★
"The food was absolutely amazing and the staff were so welcoming. You can feel the love and culture in every bite!"
— Jessica L., Google Review
Success Stories from Feast World Kitchen!
