Food is our art. Culture is our story.
Culture Generation 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization uses culinary arts, cultural markets, and storytelling to uplift underserved minority immigrant communities.
Welcome to Culture Generation
Culture Generation is a 501(c)(3) arts & culture nonprofit organization that collaborates with immigrant small food businesses to share culinary heritage through creative, community-centered experiences. Our programs transform immigrant food spaces into places of cultural learning, artistic expression, and storytelling — into bridges of belonging. The kitchen is our theater, the market is our gallery, and food is our culture.
A World of Flavors in Kent
A guide to immigrant restaurants and markets that celebrate culture, heritage, and community.
Press coverage
From our community to the nation, Culture Generation’s nonprofit work in preserving and sharing minority immigrant food traditions has earned national media recognition, inspiring stories that connect kitchens, cultures and communities to the nation.
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Guest Reviews
Very interesting learning about the medicinal uses of the spices. Nepal culture is so interesting!
- Sue Williams
I enjoyed the introduction to the area and the explanation of the various foods that come from the distinct regions. I also enjoyed finding similarities between cultures. The opportunity to learn about the food from Nepal. Completely unfamiliar to me. Also loved the “dive” into the spices.
- Christine Calderon
The demonstration with cooking the spices and bringing them alive. In addition, I love how the presenter explained the healing properties of each spice. I felt involved because of the group interactions. The food and cultural experiences at the tour.
- Letitia Howard
Really enjoyed learning the benefits of the spices. Listening to all the history of the spices. I really enjoyed the whole experience. Everything – so interesting learning about this type of cooking and then eating the food.
- Barb Mendez
I enjoy shopping in the store. The spices were very relaxing. Food and learning.
- Dan Kohrman
I love the opportunity to learn about new spices and ingredients and where and how to purchase them at small ethnic groceries. This tour introduces us to restaurants that specialize in authentic ethnic cuisine. I love learning about, enjoying, and supporting these local businesses and expanding my horizons. The food and meeting the chef and learning some of his personal experiences accompanied by special possessions/cultural items. Learning about Nepali cooking recipes.
- Robin Tomazic
Wonderful! Very impressed by the number of out-of-towners who came. There are 30 people here today and only 2 of us are from Kent. I attended the September event which was also fabulous. I enjoy learning facts about Nepal and India and learning how to cook the food. Indian food is my favorite food and now I know I need to explore the regions. I love Curry & Kabab!!!
- Brenda Fincher
Loved and enjoyed learning about the different cultures and cooking. I enjoyed learning about cardamom-mother of all spice!
- Fatima Hayatsu
Very interesting and informative! Loved how the foods are medicinal as well as tasty. Enjoyed learning about the history and culture of the region.
- Steve Hayatsu
I loved learning about the different spices and how they each benefitted your health. I loved hearing about not only Nepal and its culture and food, but also relative to its neighbors.
- Rhonda Rochleau