Kamayan ATL Expands to Celebrate Filipino-American History Month

Atlanta, October 9, 2025

News Summary

Kamayan ATL, a popular Filipino restaurant in Atlanta, is celebrating Filipino-American History Month with special events and a recent expansion. Owners Carlo Gan and Mia Oriño are enhancing their operations by acquiring additional space in Asian Square to accommodate more diners and host pop-up events. Throughout the month, the restaurant is offering ‘Kamayan Kids Events’ featuring family-friendly activities and a free dessert promotion with the code ‘ATL Live.’ Known for its vibrant atmosphere and traditional Filipino dishes, Kamayan ATL continues to engage with the community while updating its facilities.

Atlanta is recognizing Kamayan ATL, a celebrated Filipino restaurant, during Filipino-American History Month. The restaurant’s owners, Carlo Gan and Mia Oriño, recently showcased their culinary offerings and their commitment to community on the local live event, ATL Live, hosted by Becky Sattero and Andrew Tyree. Located at 5150 Buford Highway NE #A230, Doraville, GA 30340, Kamayan ATL is known for its vibrant atmosphere and traditional Filipino dishes such as shrimp and pork lumpia, pancit bihon, and lechon kawali.

In a noteworthy development, Kamayan ATL is expanding its operations within Asian Square, acquiring the 3,000-square-foot space formerly occupied by the Wang Eye Clinic. This expansion aligns with their plans to enhance dining experiences by allowing for more seating and enabling pop-up events. Renovation efforts will focus on upgrading the kitchen facilities and securing a beer and wine license to complement their unique menu offerings.

Throughout the month, Kamayan ATL is hosting “Kamayan Kids Events,” which will include family-friendly activities like face painting, storytelling, and crafts. Guests can take advantage of a special offering—enjoying a free dessert by mentioning the promo code “ATL Live” during their visit.

Kamayan ATL started its journey as a pop-up in 2018 and has since grown into a full-fledged brick-and-mortar establishment and catering service. Following three years as a pop-up, it officially became a permanent restaurant in December 2022. As the restaurant approaches its sixth anniversary on June 24, it will continue to serve customers five days a week using a counter-service format, along with hosting pop-ups on their off days. To maintain the restaurant’s appeal and showcase diverse culinary traditions, the owners are committed to providing a rotating menu that includes traditional and regional dishes, spotlighting lesser-known recipes from the Philippines.

The restaurant boasts communal dining experiences, where dishes are served on banana leaves, allowing diners to share meals and connect with one another, making use of the traditional dining style known as kamayan. The establishment also features a bahay kubo, designed to enhance the communal dining experience further, and decorations include artwork from local artists, adding to the restaurant’s community-driven essence.

For larger gatherings, Kamayan ATL offers catering services that can accommodate up to 300 people, featuring a kamayan feast consisting of at least 12 dishes available in a private dining option within the bahay kubo. The restaurant has achieved recognition from notable organizations, including the James Beard Foundation and Michelin, underscoring its importance within Atlanta’s culinary landscape. Due to high demand, particularly during busy hours, reservations are recommended to secure a dining experience.

Key Features of Kamayan ATL

• Location: 5150 Buford Highway NE #A230, Doraville, GA 30340
• Website: kamayanatl.com
• Instagram: @kamayan_atl
• Popular Dishes: shrimp and pork lumpia, pancit bihon, lechon kawali
• Special Events: “Kamayan Kids Events,” family activities
• Free Dessert: Mention promo code “ATL Live”
• Expansion: Utilizes space left vacant from Wang Eye Clinic
• Seating Capacity: Up to 40 customers
• Catering Capacity: Accommodates up to 300 people
• Reservations: Recommended for busy dining hours

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Additional Resources

• Rough Draft Atlanta
• Wikipedia: Filipino Cuisine
• Eater Atlanta
• Atlanta Journal-Constitution
• Discover Atlanta

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