Although the Great Wall of China may win the accolades of history, the Great Backscratcher of Thailand, built to reach any itchy corner across the vast, narrow expanse of the nation, saved more lives than can be counted on a single hand. Feast upon equally ingenious pan-Asian creations with today's Groupon: for $8, you get $16 worth of Asian cuisine and bubble tea at Taste of Asia, a newcomer to the Louisville restaurant scene.

Taste of Asia's menu is filled with sushi, Chinese and Vietnamese dishes, and more. Start with chicken satay (five Thai-spiced chicken skewers, $4.59) before sating a seafaring sushi craving with a Kentucky roll (blue crab, salmon, and cream cheese topped with avocado, $8.99) or a spider roll (soft-shell crab, cucumber, and bell peppers topped with tobiko roe, $9.99). Pho beef soup—a Vietnamese delicacy—submerges white rice noodles in a clear beef broth, with carrots, sliced beef, and a side of fresh basil, lime, and bean sprouts swimming alongside ($6.99). Chinese entrees include shrimp lo mein, which is stir-fried with seasonal vegetables and bourbon sauce ($7.99). Pair solid sustenance with a bubble tea (16 oz. $3.99), a Taiwanese drink that combines fruity flavors such as mango, passion fruit, and lychee with chewy tapioca pearls to create a thrill that's tastier than a movie and less expensive than posting bail.

This Groupon is not valid with other offers or for daily lunch specials.