International Taste of Kent Food Court
2025 Food Trucks
We are bringing together a variety of tasty flavors and dishes from around the globe with local food trucks again for 2025. The Food Court will be at accesso ShoWare Center in the west parking lot from 11am to 3:00 pm.
PAPAREPAS Venezuelan Food Truck has a great variety of options among which you can find proteins, carbohydrates, vegetables, gluten free, vegetarian, or vegan options.
Venezuelan Food is vibrant and diverse, full of fresh, hearty produce, and some fascinating fusions. Our foods have all he passion and color of Latin America.
At Kairos Ice Cream Inc, we bring joy on four wheels! As your local, family-run ice cream truck company, we serve up sweet treats, smiling faces, and classic nostalgic fun right to your neighborhood. From timeless favorites like Bomb Pops to new seasonal creations and dairy-free options, we have something for everyone. Whether it’s a summer block party, school event, or just a sunny afternoon, our brightly colored truck and cheerful tunes mean happiness is on the way.
Thai Food
Khun 9 Thai Truck - Great taste is the name of the game and they're committed to stepping up to the plate. Their goal is provide delicious, natural options. That's why they prepare all of their meals with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Get ready to spice up your day with El Koreano, redefining flavor with a fiery fusion of Korean and Mexican street food. Based in Tukwila, this local favorite serves up bold, crave-worthy creations like their juicy bulgogi tortas, crispy kimchi quesadillas, and tacos with a kick!
Every bite is an explosion of culture and creativity, blending the rich, savory flavors of Korea with the zest and soul of Mexican cuisine.
Korean Cheese Dogs. Beautifully fried, golden battered coated mozzarella on a stick.
2025 Food Pop-Up Booths
These are local food booths sharing their unique and tasty dishes and treats. These pop-up booths will be at accesso ShoWare Center in the west parking lot from 11am to 3:00 pm.
Kathmandu MoMoCha - Nepal
MoMoCha is the first to bring the flavors of Himalayan street food to the streets of Seattle. Our commitment to authenticity means all our dishes are freshly handmade from scratch, using locally sourced ingredients. At MoMoCha, we offer a taste of Nepal with our unique dumplings and appetizers, each crafted with care and tradition. Our signature sauces and seasonings highlight the rich culinary heritage of the Himalayas. Experience the vibrant and fresh flavors of MoMoCha.
Kulphi, LLC
We make kulfies (milk popsicles/Ice cream) made from whole milk and are very popular among the Asian community and also loved by locals. We use all local ingredients and make more than 11 flavors locally in Redmond.
(Booth is on the plaza in front of ShoWare.)
Coastal Coffee Co is a woman-owned, small business serving exceptional small-batch coffee from Poverty Bay Coffee Roasters through our mobile espresso cart. Committed to making a difference, we are continually exploring various initiatives to support our surrounding unhoused communities, ensuring that every cup you enjoy helps brew a better future for those in need.
Hansen's Mini Donuts are made fresh and hot to serve! Enjoy with your favorite toppings, cinnamon, sugar, chocolate, salted caramel, strawberry sauce, ,caramel, or white chocolate.
The Kettle Corn is made fresh. They offer regular kettle corn, caramel kettle, corn, and other flavors.
We are a local family-owned business and operate out of Renton, WA. Our mission is to bring family and friends together through delicious creative deserts we call Puddin’Cakz; which is a mixture of pudding, cheesecake, and layered toppings. In addition to that, we offer fresh squeezed lemonade and southern style po’boys
Booths in 2025
Passport Cultural Booths
Our Passport Cultural booths had an interactive activity for you to enjoy and to learn something about their culture. These booths are located inside ShoWare in the Concourse.
- Snohomish-Blue Heron Canoe
- Iraq -Iraqi Community Center of Washington
- USA - Greater Kent Historical Society
- Africa - Mother Africa
- Taiwan - South Puget Sound Chinese Language School -
- Switzerland - Enzian Swiss Ladies Choir
- Taiwan - Formosa Park
- Japan, China, Norway - Kent Sister Cities Association
- Punjab/Sikh - Khalsa Gurmat Center
Stop at the KIF Passport Booth with a sign that has a picture of the KIF Passport and ask for a passport. Then enjoy interactive games, activities, or fun challenges at each of the cultural Passport booths. When complete, ask to have the Passport stamped and go to the next booth. When all done, go back to the KIF Passport Booth and vote for the best cultural Passport booth. We will have a free item to give you when you visit every Passport booth.
Our Passport Program is sponsored by Rotary Club of Kent this year.
Cultural Retail and Information Booths
These booths were located outside in front of ShoWare. You can find information and service booths, cultural retail booths and other local organizations.
- King County Waste Water Treatment Division
- City of Kent Economic and Community Development Dept.
- Rainier Honey Co.
- Communities Rooted in Brilliance
- Bluey's Jelly World
- Highline College – Outreach and Recruitment
- Church of Scientology Disaster Response
- Vine Maple Place
- Kulphi LLC
- Grupo Asesor Latino
- Kent School District – Job Opportunities
- Kent School District - Nutrition Services
- King County 911 Program Office
- Essentials First
- King County District Court
- College for Kids Intercultural Early Learning Center
- Cultural Homestay International
- Puget Sound Fire
- Kent Police Department
- Foundation For a Drug-Free World
- Huldah Closet
- Washington Youth Alliance
- Trash Mountain - Rohi Project
- Kid’s Faith Steps & Author Kendra Smith
- Love That Art
- Lena's Odds and Ends
- Green River College
- Kingdom Gathering Outreach
- Refugees Northwest Foster Care
- Smith Brothers Farms
- John Volken Academy/Priceco
- Into His Chambers Global Ministries
- Afreesha X Outside Thinc Artpreneur
- Chez-Raz Fashion for Life
- Western States Carpenters
Sponsor Booths
Sponsor Booths
These booths have helped support our festival with funding to keep Kent International festival free for the public to attend. Stop by and learn more about what these businesses offer to the greater Kent area. These booths are also outside on the plaza.
- Molina Healthcare
- African American Leadership Forum
- Chiro One Wellness Centers
- Pacific Medical Centers
- Sound Transit
- Kent YMCA
See our Partners Page for links to these business and our In Kind Partners.
Art Exhibit and Activities 2025
Art and Stem Activities
There will be an exhibit of Kent School District Students' art work inside in the arena in ShoWare. Attendees can stop by to see all this wonderful art this year and art from Educators of Color.
There will be art activities that attendees can try while visiting the art exhibit such as making a book mark. In this area there will be STEM activities from Meeker Middle School. We will also have a table sharing the second "We Are America" Book Project at Kent Meridian High School.
