The Chinatown Chow Down is a City of Edmonton Chinatown Vibrancy project that first launched in late 2024, organized by local community builder Linda Hoang (@lindork). The vibrancy initiative offers three culinary experiences the community is invited to participate in. Each experience makes it easier to visit and explore the neighbourhood, support local Chinatown businesses, and celebrate the importance of Chinatowns.
The Chinatown Chow Down is an initiative aimed at bringing in new and returning visitors to Chinatown, increasing vibrancy and visitation in the community!
Season 1 of this initiative took place from December 2024 to March 2025.
Season 2 runs throughout a longer period, with food crawls Summer / Fall 2025 and the main event occurring December 2025 to March 2026.
About the Project:
About The Team:
Linda Hoang is the founder and host of the Chinatown Chow Down, as well as a social media strategist, content creator and community builder.
Linda grew up spending most of her time in Chinatown, where her parents have run their restaurant King Noodle House Pho Hoang, for 30 years. Today she finds herself in Chinatown weekly, working and enjoying the many restaurants in the area.
You can follow Linda @lindork on Instagram or find more food, event and travel content on her blog www.linda-hoang.com.
Willa Kung is a seasoned graphic designer behind the brand identity and graphic elements of the Chinatown Chow Down project. As she grew up in a family restaurant, supporting local Chinatown businesses is especially meaningful for her.
You can follow Willa @jawkstudio on Instagram.
Janice Saxon is a seasoned photographer who has spent years artfully capturing prominent brands and personalities.
Janice, alongside Nancy, is responsible for photos and videos showcasing the Chinatown Chow Down project!
You can follow Janice @janice.saxon on Instagram.
Nancy Ferreira is a seasoned photographer capturing the vibrant energy of local events and the natural beauty of the outdoors. She’s also a popular content creator and Travel Alberta ambassador.
Nancy, alongside Janice, is responsible for photos and videos showcasing the Chinatown Chow Down project.
You can follow Nancy @nnnance on Instagram.
In the News:
CBC Radioactive - Dec. 6, 2025 - Helping others build connection to Edmonton's Chinatown
Taproot Edmonton - Dec. 3, 2025 - Food Roundup: Chinatown Chow Down
CBC Radioactive - Jan. 22, 2025 - Chinatown is getting some new and hungry visitors
Media Inquiries?
Contact chinatownchowdown@gmail.com!