Watch Chinatown Las Vegas Episode 6 of This Week in Chinatown, a weekly video series produced by Vegas Amplify and ChinatownVegas.com. Hosted by Ruby Anne, the show covers the businesses, restaurants, developments, and community stories shaping Las Vegas Chinatown. New episodes drop every Wednesday.
Nagaiki Ramen Prepares for Las Vegas Debut
New signage is up at Shanghai Plaza, where Nagaiki Ramen is preparing to open at the former Noodle Nest location. The Canadian-based concept specializes in abura soba, a style of brothless ramen built around rich sauces, noodles, and toppings rather than a traditional soup base. No official opening date has been announced, but visible progress at the space suggests the project is moving forward. Chinatown Las Vegas Episode 6 takes an early look at what could become one of Chinatown’s most talked-about openings of the year.
Mountain View Plaza: New Concepts on the Way
Mountain View Plaza has quietly become one of Chinatown’s most dynamic dining destinations, and Chinatown Las Vegas Episode 6 catches up on what’s next. Longtime anchors like China Mama, Chubby Cattle, and Hachi continue drawing crowds, while newer arrivals including Amador Cocina Fina, Molly Tea, and Urban Matcha have helped reshape the plaza’s identity. A wine bar and tasting room and a Japanese omelet concept are all reportedly in the works, signaling that the plaza’s evolution is far from finished.
Honey Pig Korean BBQ: A Chinatown Original
Before Las Vegas Chinatown became the culinary destination it is today, a handful of restaurants were doing the work of building it. Honey Pig Korean BBQ is one of them. In Chinatown Las Vegas Episode 6, we sit down with the team behind one of the neighborhood’s most enduring restaurants, in business for more than 15 years along the Spring Mountain corridor. The conversation covers the restaurant’s origins, its signature cast-iron dome grill, the introduction of a new dish called Pork Gomtang, and what it has been like watching Chinatown transform from the inside.
Spring Mountain Road Traffic Safety
Traffic and pedestrian safety along Spring Mountain Road is a recurring topic in this community, and new data keeps it in focus. Recent Metro figures show Spring Valley leading the Las Vegas Valley in reported crashes, with Spring Mountain Road identified as one of the area’s most problematic corridors. Chinatown Las Vegas Episode 6 examines what the data means for residents, visitors, and business owners — and where discussions around potential safety improvements currently stand.
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