Ethnic Eats of Otsego County
A long time ago in an Oneonta far away, dining choices were limited in scope. There was plenty of pizza, Chinese takeout, and the ubiquitous Italian American offerings that Upstate New York is famous for.
In the early 2000s when our world began to get a bit smaller and attitudes towards ethnic cuisines shifted thanks to the nudging of chefs like Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmern, international eateries away from big cities began to spring up. Thankfully, Oneonta was not immune to this trend.
I remember the day Tokyo opened on Main Street. What a thrill it was to not have to travel to Albany to have a plate of sushi. It was where I formally introduced my wife to Asian cuisine and culinary exploration as a whole.
Oneonta and Otsego County's Growing Ethnic Food Scene
In the years since, Oneonta and Otsego County have seen numerous ethnic restaurants enter the chat. What started with sushi has evolved into a veritable culinary scene in the area. No longer do we have to drive to Albany or Binghamton or New York City to get our ethnic eats on. A good majority of these spots are owned by hardworking immigrant families who strive to bring their family recipes to your table.
Your Guide to Ethnic Foods in Oneonta and Otsego County
Whether it's Egyptian street food in the West End, Nepalese in Cooperstown, Thai and Caribbean downtown, or out of the way real deal Mexican on the edge of town, Oneonta and Otsego county's culinary offerings have come a long way. Let us tempt you with this guide to what our area has to offer.
Best Ethnic Eats in Oneonta and Otsego County
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