This Week in Chinatown is Las Vegas Chinatown news and analysis by Chinatownvegas.com. Food. Restaurants. Tips. Things to do. Events. What’s in? What’s out? RUMORS + much more

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November 25, 2022
This Week In Chinatown: November 25 – 2022
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What’s new in Chinatown
Las Vegas Chinatown news and analysis by Chinatownvegas.com. Food. Restaurants. Tips. Things to do.
Events. What’s in? What’s out? RUMORS + much more
We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving
Day and have some clever recipes to revive
your leftovers. We are in full-blown winter.
Days are still in the mid-60s, but once the sun
goes down it’s been extra cold, with lows of 38
degrees.
Chinatown has been lit and considering that
the strip is slow, we are currently the most
vibrant neighborhood in the city, by far. But
then again, when aren’t we? The entire length
of Spring Mountain Rd was PACKED with
tourists and locals alike. Many of Chinatown’s best restaurants had 60-90+ minute waits
most of the day.
Traffic advisory: Travelers and commuters by car or bus, or plane, please allow extra time
over the next few days with holiday traffic. The parking at the Airports is overfilled. So if
you’re traveling by plane, we suggest Uber or Lyft getting to and from the airport. You can

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check the airport’s Twitter here for updates
Ok, so let’s have a look at what’s new in Chinatown
Starting from the east and heading west on Spring Mountain Road
Bring Out Your Inner Elf at the Miracle On Spring Mountain
Miracle on Spring Mountain is the Sand Dollar Lounge‘s annual Christmas Winter
Wonderland pop-up. Professionally crafted holiday cocktails with Xmas-themed names like
Christmapolitan, Christmas Carol Barrel, or the Elfing Around with prosecco, gin, mulled
wine reduction, grapefruit shrub, aromatic bitters, and orange bitters. There is no cover
charge and entrance is on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests are encouraged to arrive in
festive Christmas attire.
What’s Up at The Center at Spring Mountain?
One tequila, two tequila, and 3 tequila floor
In addition to Mas Por Favor‘s NIGHTMARE BEFORE XMÁS that runs until December 27,
the Chinatown Mexican speakeasy has a Ladies’ Night every Monday starting at 8 PM with
🔥1/2 off specialty cocktails and street tacos.
Book reservations at masporfavorlv.com
Shokku Ramen
Cosplay Culture every Wednesday at ShokkuRamen
Las Vegas’ only 24/7 Ramon shop continues its Wear it Wednesday! Wear your fav anime
shirt and receive 15% off or 25% off when you’re dressed in full cosplay.
If you’re not into cosplay and you’re a fan of high heat, take The Shinigami Challenge if you
think you can handle it. Challengers have 8 minutes to finish over 24 ounces of Tonkotsu
broth, loaded with over 3 pounds of noodles and toppings in the spiciest broth ever. Must be
18 years or older and you will need to sign a release of liability waiver. Finish it in time and
it’s free along with a $25.00 Shokku Ramen gift card. Also, your picture will be posted on The
Wall of Warriors.
The Chinatown Plaza
Filipino fast-food restaurant Lutong Bahay is still closed since posting a sign on November
16 that said they closing temporarily for remodeling.

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Danny the Medic visited Bangkok Street Food, located on the second floor of the plaza,
and shared a video on his YouTube Channel with 11k+ subscribers. Danny sat down with
locals he met up with and ordered some authentic Thai street food. You can watch the video
here
Mr. BBQ, and Mama Chai’s inch closer to their opening
Mama Chai by Jenny Chai. Coming soon
GIMME THE KALBI
Across the street from the Chinatown Plaza, the remodel of the former Tea of Joy and
Magal BBQ spaces is almost complete.
Mr. BBQ the premium all-you-can-eat restaurant was originally anticipating an opening of
November 15 but normal delays have set the opening date back. Mr. BBQ’s opening is any
day and Mama Chai’s opening will follow shortly after. Both new spots are owned by Jenny
Chai who owns Miss Shabu and Mr. BBQ in Bueno Park, California.

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Mr. BBQ by Jenny Chai. Opening soon
What’s New at the Shanghai Plaza?
New Winter Flavors at SomiSomi

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SomiSomi’s Winter Flavors
Korean “Ah-Boong” specialist SomiSomi says goodbye (for now) to black sesame,
strawberry, chocolate, horchata, coffee, and Thai tea flavors, and says hello to new Winter
Flavors such as Cookies ‘n Cream, Ube, and Pecan Praline.
Miniso Extends Black Friday For the Rest of the Month

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Miniso Black Friday Sale Photo: Official
Chinese global lifestyle brand, Miniso has extended its Black Friday sale. Get 20-70% OFF
select items + a FREE gift for every $20 spent now until November 30th
Shan Tau Square
Heading west just past Arville St. The former Robata En is being transformed into a new
concept called TARU Rockin’ Sushi House in the Shan Tau Square plaza.
Taru will join Sparrow and Wolf, Nalsoo BBQ, and Lamaii which make up one side of the
plaza, while PT’s Gold, Sea Salt, Shakin Crab, and Roberto‘s are on the Arville St. side.
We are told it’s the same owners as Robata En.
Taru Rockin Sushi Sake House replacing Robata en

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Shaking Crab, the Chinatown Cajun seafood boil specialists
Continuing west on Spring Mountain looks like the old Big Lot space has been gutted and
some rumors are flying around as to what is moving into the space. We wi try and report next
week
Updates for the Decatur Chinatown mall

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Formerly known as Decatur Twain Shopping Center and rebranded into Decatur Chinatown
Still no confirmation regarding the rumor of Gimik Republic‘s reopening date, however, the
word on the street is that it is going to happen but there are still some delays.
Ramen Boys is also experiencing delays but is anticipating opening before the year’s end.
This strip mall formerly called the Decatur Twain Shopping Center was re-branded into the
Decatur Chinatown. It’s tucked away just a few short footsteps from the Spring Mountain
and Decatur intersection with bus stops for RTC Route 203 Spring Mountain as well as
RTC Route 103 Decatur at or near the entrance to the plaza.

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Ramen Boys coming soon to Decatur Chinatown

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There is a lot of potential at this mall with Griffs Bar & Billiards, Samurai Japanese BBQ &
Grill, and arguably Las Vegas’s best Japanese restaurant Sanga this strip mall is one you
will want to pay more attention to. It also makes the former Green Dispensary space that’s
available look like a gem of a space for the right savvy entrepreneur.

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The former Green Dispensary store is for rent
Seoul Plaza
Currently Korean in name only
Hwaro, the cook-your-own Korean BBQ and only Korean restaurant left in a strip malled
named after said country’s capital city, is still closed. A sign on the door says it’s temporary.
No official day when or if it will reopen.
Still No Name for the new mall

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The new mall being built on the south side of Spring Mountain, west of Lindell, had a coming
soon sign that said “Korea Town Mall”, but now word on the street is that it may be named
“Sapporo Alley”. Chinatownvegas.com has not been able to confirm either yet.
Mobile app bank, Open Bank debuts for the first time in Las Vegas and will join the all-you-
can-eat Master Kim’s Korean BBQ, a Japanese fried chicken restaurant, and an old-school
karaoke space.
Mountain Point Business Park West
We are big fans of Hobak, having followed their journey since pre-construction and posting
the first sign of construction on our Instagram. We are delighted to learn that they are now on
available to be delivered to your door. Uber Eats, Grubhub, & Doordash are all available
for delivery. For questions regarding the menu or hours, please visit their website:
hobakkoreanbbq.com
This is the first US restaurant for the Seoul, Korea-based restaurant group who also own
Chanko Shabu & Izakaya and Gabi next door and Jong Ro Chicken and the 1980s style
Korean izakaya – Napal Baji BBQ across the street.

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Chinatown Vegas’ Instagram: First to break the news about Hobak opening its first US restaurant
here in Chinatown
Golden Spring Plaza
Jong-Ro Chicken has Finger Party Trays available for order. The Korean fried chicken
specialists are offering delicious chicken finger trays to enhance your holiday party. Jong-Ro
Chicken is named after Jong Ro in Seoul, South Korea, and its claim to fame is a recipe they
created when they started selling there as street vendors in 1976. The recipe starts with a
unique curing method before being dusted with a powder-like coating and then fried in a
special oil. Party trays must be ordered a day in advance. To order, visit their website:
Jongrochicken.com

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Jong-Ro Chickens finger trays are available
Next door to Jong-Ro, Napal Baji BBQ is having a Yelp check-in ice cream offer! Check in
on Yelp, and receive one free Ice cream. One ice cream per check-in. Mon-Sun 11:30 AM –
11:00P M.
Spring Mountain Center
The 168 Market now has 禮物卡 Gift Cards. Available in the amounts of $25, $50, and $100,
the perfect gift for the Asian food lover that loves to cook and or eat. The gift cards can be
purchased in-store and used at 168 Markets nationwide.

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In time for the holidays, the 168 Market Gift cards
That’s it for This Week In Chinatown. Bundle up. Stay warm and until next week, enjoy the
best Chinatown.