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Lidia Celebrates America
Japanese Curry with Chicken Cutlet at Ikoi No Kai
At Ikoi No Kai in Portland, OR, Japanese elders find comfort, culture, and community. Lidia visits this cheerful space, and enjoys Chef Naomi’s Japanese Curry with Chicken Cutlet. Volunteers share why they give their time — and why this haven of belonging and resilience matters.
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