The past few years I've always been disappointed by Aki Matsuri Festival.
Previously it was at the OG Chinatown venue which led to small turn outs, cramped, no parking, and food running out relatively quickly.
HOWEVER this year it was greatly improved. No issues with parking at the Rio, space was big, and dear lawwwwwwwwwwd all the food options! The food options were definitely the highlight of the event which could be a problem.
While I enjoyed most of the food vendors, this wasn't a food festival, so the lack of A game that the vendors brought were an issue. Wished for something innovative or unique in terms of vendor or hey even a ramen history lesson since that was the highlight of the event.
Anyways huge improvement than before, but much is to be done!