In a state known for its southern classics like fried chicken and Kentucky Hot Browns, you don’t hear much about the delicious Asian restaurants that are scattered about. But in fact, our state has plenty of options if you’re craving a little spice and unique flavor. One particular Asian fusion restaurant in Covington not only has some of the best food in the state, but it serves up some of the spiciest food on the planet! You can choose from mild all the way up to impossibly hot at KungFood Chu’s AmerAsia, a dining destination, hidden right here in Kentucky.
Covington is a small, riverfront city in Northern Kentucky that just so happens to be home to one of the best Asian restaurants in the state, and also the spiciest.
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Zomato/Cat Doan AmerAsia has a big local following, but is also still somewhat of a hidden gem. It’s a cozy, little restaurant with a welcoming interior and an over-the-top friendly staff. Chef Chu knows how to create both traditional and fusian-inspired dishes so that every person who walks through the door will surely find something to enjoy.
The menu is colorful and playful with item names like “Pretty Ugly Duckling” and “Fly Rice.”
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Facebook/KungFood Chu’s AmerAsia While the restaurant has a sense of humor, they take their food very seriously! The portions are huge and the flavors and combinations are freshly prepared. The dumplings are a menu favorite - especially the accompanying sauce! You’ll find all of your favorites on the menu, as well as some new combinations to try.
And then there’s the spice…
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Facebook/KungFood Chu’s AmerAsia Many of the dishes come with the option to choose a level of spice, from 1 to 10. Many can hardly make it to a 4 or 5, and a 10 is incredibly rare. AmerAsia can include the insane level of spice from the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion pepper - the hottest pepper on the planet. Try it if you dare.
AmerAsia is a vibrant restaurant that is absolutely perfect for trying something new…which will soon become your new favorite.
Facebook/KungFood Chu’s AmerAsia The next time you’re in the Covington area, check it out for yourself! AmerAsia is open Sunday - Thursday 11am to 9pm, Friday 11am to 10pm, and Saturday 4pm to 10pm.
AmerAsia is a unique dining experience in Northern Kentucky, especially for those looking for a little (or a lot) of spice! Have you tasted the delicious creations at this hidden gem? Where do you frequent for amazing Asian food? Share with us in the comments!
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Zomato/Cat Doan
AmerAsia has a big local following, but is also still somewhat of a hidden gem. It’s a cozy, little restaurant with a welcoming interior and an over-the-top friendly staff. Chef Chu knows how to create both traditional and fusian-inspired dishes so that every person who walks through the door will surely find something to enjoy.
Facebook/KungFood Chu’s AmerAsia
While the restaurant has a sense of humor, they take their food very seriously! The portions are huge and the flavors and combinations are freshly prepared. The dumplings are a menu favorite - especially the accompanying sauce! You’ll find all of your favorites on the menu, as well as some new combinations to try.
Many of the dishes come with the option to choose a level of spice, from 1 to 10. Many can hardly make it to a 4 or 5, and a 10 is incredibly rare. AmerAsia can include the insane level of spice from the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion pepper - the hottest pepper on the planet. Try it if you dare.
The next time you’re in the Covington area, check it out for yourself! AmerAsia is open Sunday - Thursday 11am to 9pm, Friday 11am to 10pm, and Saturday 4pm to 10pm.
KungFood Chu’s AmerAsia is located at 521 Madison Ave., Covington, Kentucky 41011. For more information, follow along with them on Facebook here.
And if you’re more in the mood for tacos, check out our Taco Trail through Kentucky here.
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