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, August 12th
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!
Thursday, August 13th
Chef Youssef | 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 Youssef is excited to share Syrian flavors with Spokane, serving up Chicken Shawarma, Kebab Hindi, Harraq Osbao, Hummus, and Eggplant dip. Get ready for a culinary adventure!
Friday, August 14th
Chef Rabah | Algeria
Chef Rabah is originally from Algeria, a nation of diverse landscapes, from the gorgeous Mediterranean coastline to the Sahara desert. His cooking celebrates the vibrance of North African and French cuisine. Come enjoy his culinary expertise, and immerse yourself in the the heat of harissa, flavors of fresh mint, and the comfort of slow-cooked tagines.
Saturday, August 15th
Chef Emily | Taiwan
Chef Emily was born and raised in Taiwan and moved to America when she was 18. Growing up in Taiwan, one of the places she liked to go was the night market, where affordable street foods such as basil popcorn chicken, bubble tea, and scallion pancakes were easily accessible. To fulfill her Taiwanese food cravings, she discovered her passion for cooking. Emily loves sharing her culture through food with friends and family, and is so glad to be a part of the community at Feast where she can share her culture through authentic cuisine.
Sunday, August 16th
Chefs Luis | Venezuela
Chef Luis is originally from Venezuela and currently works as an Assistant Director for a nonprofit that focuses on providing education and resources to help newcomer refugees and immigrants navigate their integration process and thrive in a new environment. Chef Luis and is passionate about cooking, particularly as a way to share his culture and connect with others.
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!
