AAPI Businesses in Greenville, SC

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A halo-halo from the Filipino pop-up Takam | Photo via @takamgvl

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In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we’re highlighting local AAPI business owners + creatives around Greenville. Here are 7+ AAPI Greenvillians + small businesses that you (or we) recommend:

Savereign

Our team has gotten many a plant from AJ at Savereign in the Village of West Greenville. (Whether they’ve all survived or not, well, that’s a different story.)

Woman sitting on orange couch holding plants

Editorial Coordinator Shari with her newest plant babies

Master Kim’s World Class Tae Kwon Do

Editor Ana is a second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and spent 10+ years training with the team at Master Kim’s.

Passing a black belt from a man to student

Editor Ana receiving her black belt from Master Kim circa 2007(ish)

Nails on the River

Anyone who knows Editor Grace knows she always is sporting the fiercest nails. Grace gets her nails done by Bri, but owner Christina and the other girls create some pretty amazing designs too.

Navy blue nails with gold star design

Editor Grace’s latest nail masterpiece from Bri at Nails on the River

Asia Pacific Market and Restaurant

By far the most nominated spot in Greenville, it’s clear our readers love this place. Reader Jason A. says,Asia Pacific has the best roast duck in the Upstate along with amazing shopping.”

Cecilia Ho

Cecilia is a felting fiber artist who has been practicing her craft since 2010. We especially love her work featuring the Liberty Bridge at Falls Park.

Baking Sweet Scents

Christine makes macarons, cupcakes, cookies, cakes, and more out in Simpsonville.

Takam

Takam is a Filipino food pop-up that you can catch at 1286 Pendleton St. on Sun., May 30 and hopefully score one of these colorful halo-halos.

Some other great places y’all namedAsian Supermarket, Brittany Jones Nutrition Group, Ding Tea Greenville, Joe Joe’s Seafood Market, Kannika’s Thai Kitchen, Korean BBQ, Lin’s Asian Cafe, Mekong Restaurant, Oscar Nails & Spa, Salome’s Cuisine, Sushi Go, Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine, Wild Ice Jewelry Boutique, and 5 Forks Nails.

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