Hawkers Rolls Out Limited-Time Menu Anchored by Nasi Lemak and Slow-Braised Meats

# What changed Hawkers Asian Street Food launched a limited-time menu at all locations that expands both savory dishes and drinks. The update centers on time-honored Asian staples presented with Hawkers' casual, shareable approach. The restaurant says the goal is to encourage discovery while keeping dishes craveable.

# Headline dish: Nasi Lemak Nasi Lemak, a Malaysian national dish and co-founder/chef Allen Lo's home-country staple, is the focal point. Hawkers' version pairs coconut rice with spicy sambal, crispy anchovies, roasted peanuts, a soft-boiled egg and cucumber. The chain highlights contrast in texture and temperature — creamy vs crunchy, savory vs spicy, warm vs cool — and notes the dish is traditionally eaten by hand.

# New savory items Hawkers added several meat-forward plates built around slow-braising, layered spices and fresh herbs:

• Bò Tái Chanh: Thinly sliced, seared steak dressed with barrel-aged fish sauce and fresh greens.

• Spiced Lamb Udon: Udon noodles tossed with lamb, chili crisp, sesame and fresh herbs.

These dishes aim to offer familiar formats (rice plates, noodles) with less-common proteins or seasoning blends in Hawkers' menu context.

# Drinks and zero-proof options The beverage lineup mixes spirit-driven cocktails and alcohol-free sips that lean on Asian flavor cues:

• Pho Two, Please: A cocktail designed for two that combines Roku gin, RumHaven, a pho simple syrup, passion fruit and fresh herbs. Fish sauce is used as a savory balancing note. The drink is presented as customizable.
• Put a Wing on It: Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon, Grand Marnier and gochujang hot honey, served with a crispy Korean Twice Fried Wing.
• Coco Kopi: Iced Vietnamese coffee with coconut miso, milk and black sesame whipped cream.
• Orange Sunburst: A spirit-free option featuring Fanta Creamsicle, popping boba and whipped cream for a nostalgic profile.

# Menu design and guest experience

# Brand context and footprint Hawkers was founded in Orlando in 2011 by four friends: Kaleb Harrell, Allen Lo, Wayne Yung and Kin Ho. The concept has grown to 15 locations across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Maryland, Virginia and Texas. Hawkers earned a Michelin Guide Recommendation in 2022. The chain directs customers to EatHawkers.com for locations and online ordering and uses Instagram and Facebook (@eathawkers) for updates.

# Practical takeaway for diners If you want a single item to try first, Nasi Lemak is the menu's centerpiece and a dish rarely found done well in U.S. casual concepts. For sharing, pair Lamb Rendang or Spiced Lamb Udon with the Pho Two, Please cocktail for a mix of savory braised meat and a bright, herb-forward drink. The Orange Sunburst provides a nonalcoholic, nostalgic counterpoint if you prefer zero-proof choices.

# Contact Public relations contact listed: Tiffany Martinez Champion, 817-919-6261, tmartinez@championmgt.com.