By ANDREW SPIESS
BG Independent News
Bringing their unique take on sushi, rice bowls, and noodle bowls to the local community, B Family Sushi and Asian Cuisine has made a new home in Downtown Bowling Green.
The new location opened on Oct. 5, expanding the downtown food dynamic with a unique style of general Asian menu options, as well as some traditional dishes unique to Myanmar, where owners Bwa and Thesu originated.
“Our traditional food in Myanmar is a noodle bowl,” said Thesu. “We have a garlic noodle salad and bean vermicelli with garlic sauce and veggie chop. And the traditional coconut chicken soup is very popular in our country.”
Bwa and Thesu have been living in Bowling Green for 15 years. Before opening their own restaurant, they made sushi at Kroger for 11 years, starting in 2011. The workdays at Kroger were long, and the couple aspired to own and operate their own business. B Family Sushi and Asian Cuisine officially opened in December 2022 in the Woodland Mall food court.
The new location at 130 E. Court St. is convenient for people who want to explore and discover new styles of food. Bwa and Thesu have high hopes that the move will affect the business positively, growing and expanding their customer base.
“We just want to move forward,” said Bwa. “That’s why we moved here. We love our old place in the mall, but we decided that we need to move forward for our family business and for our family future.”
B Family Sushi and Asian Cuisine has been a member of the Chamber of Commerce since it opened at the Woodland Mall. With a less-than-approachable facade, the mall can be considered to be “out of the way” for many people in town, pulling in very little traffic. The B Family hopes the move will make the business more accessible within the community.
“It’s been difficult. Everything’s new, so it’s a big challenge for us,” Bwa said regarding the move and the expensive renovations necessary to open their restaurant in the new building. Furthermore, Bwa spoke about acquiring the necessary certifications from inspectors, as is the case with any food service business.
“We did everything. We needed approval from the health department. We needed the certificate from the food safety manager. We needed approval from the building inspection, and then we could open here.”
Along with Curry Lounge, a restaurant that specializes in classic Indian cuisine, B Family Sushi and Asian Cuisine offers a different type of Southeast Asian dining, widening the local community’s food culture to include different options that reach around the globe.
Hours are Monday through Wednesday 11 a..m. to 9 p.m., Thursday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and closed on Sunday.
B Family hopes its new location helps the business stand outamong the other Asian dining options have been popping up, including Ninja, Sweetfish, Kisecki, and Roi Et, B Family may find it challenging to stand out. However, the restaurant’s distinctive dishes make it a curious choice that can lead to a surprisingly pleasant dining experience.
Bwa and Thesu’s ambition to serve quality, carefully crafted, delicious Asian meals is apparent in the genuine smiles they hold. Most valuable to them is providing an enjoyable dining experience to their customers.
Click here for B Family’s website to read their menu and order online.
