Grubhub and National ACE Award $485,000 in Funding to Strengthen Nearly 100 Community Restaurants Through Accelerator and Grant Programs

In neighborhoods across the country, family-run restaurants open their doors each morning with a blend of tradition, determination, and hope. Today, 97 of those restaurants are receiving a new source of support. The National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (National ACE) and Grubhub have announced the 2025 Restaurant Accelerator & Community Fund Grant recipients.

This program, made possible by the Grubhub Community Fund, empowers all restaurateurs, including Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI), by combining financial support of $5,000 with a four-part virtual accelerator focused on maximizing revenue, building a strong digital presence, and attracting more customers. From upgrading kitchen equipment and enhancing online ordering systems to supporting staff and streamlining day-to-day operations, this grant helps restaurants make strategic investments that fuel long-term growth.

"Small businesses are the engine of economic advancement in every community," said Chiling Tong, President and CEO of National ACE. "Restaurants in New York City alone supported hundreds of thousands of jobs and generated tens of billions in economic activity. Neighborhoods like Manhattan's Chinatown, Flushing in Queens, and Chicago's Argyle and Devon corridors thrive as vibrant hubs of entrepreneurship, powered by family-owned restaurants. That's why we're proud to continue supporting them and helping these businesses grow, innovate, and strengthen the communities they serve."

This effort is part of a deeper, ongoing collaboration between National ACE and Grubhub. Since the partnership began, more than $6.6 million has been invested directly into small businesses, helping thousands of entrepreneurs strengthen their operations and keep their communities fed.

"We are proud of our continued partnership with National ACE," said Brianna Morris, associate director of community impact at Grubhub. "Independent restaurants often face unique challenges in a competitive landscape. This integrated approach is designed to help these small businesses expand their digital reach, customer base, and ultimately position themselves for sustainable, long-term growth, and success within their communities."

We are grateful for the following restaurateurs and subject matter experts who shared their stories and expertise with our accelerator participants:

• Jinah Ahn, Owner, Sunhee's Farm and Kitchen

• Ronald Hsu, Chef-Partner and Culinary Director, Lazy Betty

• Beverly Kim, Co-Owner, Parachute HiFi

• Taylor Deloye, Manager, Merchant Accounts, Grubhub

• Charles Shadley, Manager, SMB Merchant Success, Grubhub

• Brittany Bakkum, Manager, Merchant Support, Grubhub

• Deja Bond, Founder, Filly Luv

• Victor Low, Owner, Kapitan

A comprehensive list of the grant winners includes outstanding establishments from across the nation:

• Akizu Sushi Bar & Grill - Foster City, California

• Anna's Vegan Cafe - Sacramento, California

• Bartel & Bacon - Seattle, Washington

• Bento Asian Diner - Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

• Bite&Tea - Bristol, Connecticut

• Bolicious - Tulsa, Oklahoma

• Bread & Butter Cafe - Palatine, Illinois

• Cafe Danvers - New York, New York

• Cha Community - Waco, Texas

• Chicago Flavas - Chicago, Illinois

• China King - Eustis, Florida

• China One - Jamaica, New York

• China Palace - Lockhart, Texas

• Choose and Mix Korean Hibachi Ramen - Worcester, Massachusetts

• Chow N Joy - Somerville, Massachusetts

• Comfort Foodies - Houston, Texas

• Community Creamery - Chicago, Illinois

• Copper Crown - Asheville, North Carolina

• Cotton's Place - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Cowboys & Indians - Houston, Texas

• D'Bali Asian Bistro - Airway Heights, Washington

• Da Claudio - New York, New York

• Dan's Seafood & Wings - Houston, Texas

• Ade In Your Life Eats - New York, New York

• Do Eat Restaurant - San Francisco, California

• Felicità Wine Company - Sacramento, California

• Fig's Corner - Los Angeles, California

• Filly Luv - New York, New York

• Flying Chicken Pa-Dak - Artesia, California

• Fortuna Inn - South Lyon, Michigan

• Fuleen Palace - Howard Beach, New York

• General Tso's Restaurant & Catering - Dunwoody, Georgia

• Golden Dragon - Staten Island, New York

• Goomo Tea Shop - Walnut, California

• Grand Palace Restaurant - South San Francisco, California

• Guieb Cafe - Aiea, Hawaii

• Halalstreet Hot Pot - Newark, California

• Hegewisch Nutrition - Chicago, Illinois

• Henderson & Kane General Store - Houston, Texas

• Hot Spots - Denton, Texas

• Iced - Chicago, Illinois

• Ichiban Sushi - San Bruno, California

• J's Chinese Cuisine - Pasadena, California

• Jahunger Cambridge - Cambridge, Massachusetts

• Jahunger Providence - Providence, Rhode Island

• Kapitan - Chicago, Illinois

• Koffeteria - Pearland, Texas

• Kopitiam - New York, New York

• La Braise African Grill - Springfield, New Jersey

• Lady Chow Kitchen - New York, New York

• Laos To Your House - Chicago, Illinois

• Liz Modern Asian - Scottsdale, Arizona

• Lovey Poke & Tea House - Newtown, Pennsylvania

• Marrow Detroit Provisions - Detroit, Michigan

• Master Shin Korean Plate - San Jose, California

• Miso Ramen & Hibachi - Mineola, New York

• Morning Glass Coffee - Honolulu, Hawaii

• Myung Ga Tofu & BBQ - Closter, New Jersey

• Nam Coffee - Los Angeles, California

• Nan Noodle - Bellevue, Washington

• New Hong Kong Bakery - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• NG Cafe - Austin, Texas

• Noodle Hole - Marshall, North Carolina

• Panda Chinese Restaurant - Hattiesburg, Mississippi

• Parachute HiFi - Chicago, Illinois

• Polombia - Chicago, Illinois

• Ramsey Gourmet - Ramsey, New Jersey

• Rang's Cocina Moderne - Las Vegas, Nevada

• Ranken Noodle House - Gaithersburg, Maryland

• Rasoi Indian Kitchen - North Bay Village, Florida

• Rising Sun Chinese Restaurant - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Rock N' Potato - Las Vegas, Nevada

• Seoul Bap - Carson, California

• Shuggie's - San Francisco, California

• Silver Lake Murayama Sushi - West Harrison, New York

• Simply Khmer - Lowell, Massachusetts

• Slurpin Ramen - Laredo, Texas

• SugaBox - New York, New York

• Sunday Press - Houston, Texas

• Sushi Ryusei - New York, New York

• Sweetie's K-Chicken - Brooklyn, New York

• Taiwan Cakery - Ithaca, New York

• TeaMai Boba - Dracut, Massachusetts

• Thai Spirit - Los Angeles, California

• Thai Time - Murray, Utah

• The Artisan Crepe - Fresh Meadows, New York

• The Dram Shop Bar - Brooklyn, New York

• The FIKA Spot - Waltham, Massachusetts

• Tian Fu King - Flushing, New York

• Tong Tong Korean Restaurant - Colorado Springs, Colorado

• Uncle Tito - San Francisco, California

• Victory Kitchen - Lake Lure, North Carolina

• Whilma's Filipino Restaurant - Searcy, Arkansas

• Wok and Roll Chinese and Japanese Restaurant - Houston, Texas

• Y's Choice - Oakland, California

• Yue Bai Wei - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

• Yunnan Garden - Hacienda Heights, California

To learn more about National ACE's accelerator programs or to attend future sessions, which are open to all small business owners, visit nationalace.org.