Chef Kofi Armah says that The Loaded Plantain started as a ghost kitchen in 2021, but a partnership with City Center made their first Lehigh Valley storefront a smooth sail, and the restaurant opened its doors inside of the Downtown Allentown Market in October 2022. “Our brand is centered around plantains, which are a delight across many cuisines today,” says Armah. The Loaded Plantain's build-your-own-bowl experience allows guests to pick a base (plantains, rice, quinoa, fries or lettuce), a protein and their choice of unlimited toppings, such as jalapeños, mango salsa, pickled onions and more. While the plantain bowl is their best-seller, the eatery also offers an assortment of tacos (which can be served on plantain or corn or flour tortillas), a signature ramen noodle stir fry, churros, empanadas and more. “It's a great pleasure and honor to cater to the local community,” says Armah.
27 N. 7th St., Allentown | 484.268.2667 | @theloadedplantain
Published as "Trending Now" in the February 2023 edition of Lehigh Valley Style magazine.
