This Week in Chinatown: August 4, 2025
Published by chinatownvegas.com
Chinatown Fam, Spring Mountain Road is buzzing with excitement this Monday morning, August 4, 2025! Our 9 AM publishing schedule brings you a full week’s guide to Las Vegas Chinatown (August 4–10, 2025), capturing Friday and Saturday’s energy without splitting the weekend.
This week,we unveil the first look at the transformative Shanghai Plaza Extension – don’t miss it! Plus, enjoy the latest community updates, exciting performances, delicious deals, and a special feature that’ll keep you hooked!
Sizzle with spice, groove with the beat, and savor the flavors of issue 8-4! Share your Chinatown moments with #ChinatownVegas!
Live Performance Vibes: Music and Dance 🎵
Live Performance Vibes: Music and Dance Take the Stage
This Week at The Sand Dollar Lounge – Chinatown
Located at 3355 Spring Mountain Rd, Ste 30, The Sand Dollar Lounge is Chinatown’s go-to for live music and a laid-back vibe. Get ready for a week of incredible performances! 21+ | Craft Pizza and cocktails, cool bartenders or grab a beer from a vending machine, NEVER a Cover | Live Music Nightly.
– Monday, August 4: J-Rad Cooley Band – 🎷 Blues & Funk Fusion, ⏰ 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM
– Tuesday, August 5: Katrina Bree – 🎤 Soulful Rock & R&B Vocals, ⏰ 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM
– Wednesday, August 6: Blues River Band – 🎶 Classic & Southern Rock Vibes, ⏰ 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM
– Thursday, August 7: Bootylicious Deluxe – 🤘 Vegas All-Star Rock Tribute – “The Greatest Band of ALL TIME”, ⏰ 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM
– Friday, August 8: Mirko – 🎸 Early evening live set, ⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Chris Tofield Band – 🎸 High-Octane Blues Rock Guitar, ⏰ 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM
– Saturday, August 9: Catfish John – 🎵 Grateful Dead Tribute Band, ⏰ 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM
– Sunday, August 10: Red Eye Gin’s Sunday Show – 🎸 Americana, Rock, & Blues, ⏰ 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sand Dollar Vibe Check: Legendary cocktails, no cover, and nightly live music. A must-stop spot for locals and visitors looking for late-night music in Chinatown. Perfect pairing with Chinatown’s amazing food scene—come for dinner, stay for the show!
Come support live music in Chinatown! For the full calendar, visit thesanddollarlv.com. #ChinatownVegas
Shop Local & Save Big! 🛍️
Shop Local Sunday: Discover Deals in Chinatown!
Chinatown Fam, with only three days left to snag these amazing deals (ending August 7, 2025), now’s the perfect time to explore the incredible businesses that make our Chinatown vibrant! “Shop Local” is your weekly reminder to discover unique offerings in our neighborhood. From delicious bites to one-of-a-kind finds, supporting local keeps our community thriving. Check out the latest deals from 99 Ranch Market and 168 Market for August 4–10, 2025.
99 Ranch Deals (08/01/25 – 08/07/25)
Located at the Chinatown Plaza, 99 Ranch Market offers a wide variety of Asian groceries and fresh goods. Visit 99ranch.com for full circulars.
Weekend Specials:
– Sanuki Udon: $4.49 each
– Hanasia Organic Soy Milk: $3.49 each
– 99 Ranch Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil: $21.99 each
– Frozen Entree & Side dishes: $5.99 each
– Hinari Organic Miso: $6.99 each
– Everfresh Spicy Duck Skin: $3.99 each
– Kimbo Thai Tea Drink: $1.19 each
– Want-Want Jim Want Cookie: $2.29 each
– Taisun Grass Jelly Drink: $5.49 each
168 Market Deals (08/01/25 – 08/07/25)
168 Market offers a diverse range of Asian products and household items. Visit 168market.com for more.
Weekly Deals:
– Mizuho Frozen Premium Udon: $2.99 each
– Nishiki Rice: $13.99 each
– Hema Water Mochi (selected varieties): Mix & Match 2 for $4.00
– Lychee (Smiles of Buddha): $2.49/lb
– Pork Baby Back Rib: $4.99/lb
– Tilapia Fillet with Pickled Vegetables: $6.99/pack
– I-Mei Mixed Berry Soda: $6.99 each
– Ni Soda Cracker (selected): $3.99 each
– Taitung Rice Cooker: $16.99 each
Happy shopping, and thank you for supporting our local Chinatown businesses! #ChinatownVegas
Chinatown Spotlight 🌟
Shining a light on the vibrant heart of Chinatown. Stay tuned for this week’s business spotlight!
Shining a light on the vibrant heart of Chinatown!
The Golden Tiki’s Backstreet Boys Headshrinking Extravaganza
On Sunday, July 27, 2025, The Golden Tiki in Las Vegas Chinatown turned up the heat with a semi-secret headshrinking ceremony for the Backstreet Boys! Around 2 p.m., Nick Carter, Brian Littrell, and AJ McLean were greeted by dozens of fans who caught wind of the event, announced just hours prior. The tiki bar unveiled custom-made shrunken heads of all five Backstreet Boys, adding them to a legendary collection honoring Vegas icons like Vince Neil, Sammy Hagar, and Carrot Top.
Over 250 heads have been dedicated since The Golden Tiki opened in 2015, and this event was a true Chinatown moment! Fans sipped on seven exclusive Backstreet Boys-themed tiki cocktails (with non-alcoholic options) available through their Sphere residency, ending August 24, 2025. Visit The Golden Tiki at 3939 Spring Mountain Rd for a taste of this star-studded vibe!
Visit: 3939 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Source/Link: thegoldentiki.com
Share your experience with #ChinatownVegas!
Pepper Lunch: Surf & Turf Sensation!
Over at the Shanghai Plaza, Pepper Lunch just launched their first-ever Surf & Turf—Certified Angus New York Steak + crispy Panko Shrimp for only $19.99. Who’s hungry?
📍 @pepperlunch_lasvegas @pepperlunchrestaurants
Shanghai Plaza –
4258 Spring Mountain Rd #107, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Chinatown Gripes & Community Voices 🚦
Chinatown Gripes: When Graffiti Crosses the Line
We fully recognize that graffiti can be a powerful form of street art when it’s done with purpose, creativity, and respect. But there’s a difference between art and outright vandalism. This week, 1004 Cafe in Kangnam Square, a beloved new addition to Chinatown, had its sign defaced—not with a mural or meaningful design, but with a crude tag that destroyed the storefront’s visibility. It’s especially frustrating given that this space has seen several restaurant and concept changes over the years.
Every new business that moves in, such as 1004 Cafe, is trying to build something from scratch, and having their signage defaced before they even gain traction is a significant setback. This isn’t an expression. It’s not rebellion. It’s just destructive. Chinatown thrives when our businesses are visible, welcoming, and respected. Let’s keep the art where it belongs—not on the signs that entrepreneurs rely on to be seen. Have thoughts on this? Tag us @ChinatownVegas—or better yet, tag something meaningful, not a small business.
Keep an eye on chinatownvegas.com and share your thoughts with #ChinatownVegas!
More Gripes
still…..
The speed limit on Spring Mountain Road. must be lowered to 30 or 35 miles per hour!
No left turns out of the strip malls!
Fix the traffic light timers!
While we wait for the road repairs, PATCH the ferocious potholes, especially between Lindel and Jones!
Community Corner 🤝
Highlighting the people and places that make our Chinatown special.
Community Corner Spotlight: Your Voice, Your Chinatown!
Major Development Update: Pearl Mixed-Use Project Breaks Ground This Fall
Chinatown’s skyline is set to evolve yet again. Fore Property Company has officially announced that construction will begin this November on Pearl, a new 380-unit mixed-use apartment complex in Chinatown. This ambitious project, located on a 10.5-acre site along Valley View Blvd. and Procyon Street, was originally approved in January and sold in May for $24.2 million. The site, previously owned by HMV Group, currently houses several vacant buildings, but that will soon change.
Project Highlights:
– 380 residential units: 64 studios, 255 one-bedrooms, 49 two-bedrooms, and 12 three-bedrooms
– 32,600 square feet of commercial space
– Residential units to rise above retail on floors 4–6
– Designed by Perlman Architects, with Silver Lands Inc. handling landscape architecture
– Zoning representation by Kaempfer Crowell
The Pearl project marks a major step in Chinatown’s transformation into a walkable, modern district with a strong blend of culture, dining, and now, elevated residential living. ChinatownVegas Insight: With the Vegas Loop expanding nearby and Chinatown11 also moving forward, this project may tie into the broader transit-oriented development push happening throughout the district. Stay tuned as we continue to monitor progress and preview the retail concepts that may call Pearl home.
Share your community moments with #ChinatownVegas!
First Look: Shanghai Plaza Expansion
A first look at the architectural rendering for the upcoming Shanghai Plaza extension. Image credit: Yihong Liu Associates.
We are excited to bring you the first look at the Shanghai Plaza extension that’s coming soon!
The rendering shows a new two-story building with a red brick facade and arched windows on the second floor. The ground floor appears to have multiple storefronts with large glass windows and prominent “SIGNAGE” placeholders. There will also be multi-level parking, which is much needed.
Rumour has it that a fine watch shop will open featuring high-end watches at wholesale pricing. The space will be spruced up with a few trees and bushes planted along the sidewalk. The building’s design features classical architectural elements, including decorative balustrades and cornices. The rendering is credited to YIHONG LIU ASSOCIATES.
We will be following and updating on this exciting development to this week’s update on ChinatownVegas.com.
Chinatown Advisory Council & Redevelopment Feedback 🏮
Join the Chinatown Advisory Council!
Be a voice for our neighborhood! The Chinatown Advisory Council is seeking passionate residents and business owners to shape our community’s future.
Redevelopment Update:
Is a Dragon Gate going to be under and at the I-15 and Spring Mountain Road? Here is what we know: The plans for it have been submitted, and it’s now up to Clark County officials to decide. We sure do hope so!
Check out our Special Chinatown Redevelopment Issue from 2023!
Coming Soon 🔜
A vibrant gateway to what’s next — Chinatown Vegas prepares to unveil its newest additions.
First Look: Istoryalv’s GALEON Dinner Series Preview
📢 Calling all food enthusiasts and history buffs in Las Vegas! 🇵🇭🇪🇸 🎉 @istoryalv, recently awarded Best Pop-Up Restaurant by @lasvegasweekly, is embarking on their captivating fourth dinner series: GALEON! 🚢✨ This unique culinary journey delves into the fascinating early Spanish colonial era in the Philippines, showcasing how food systems were transformed and the incredible global exchange of ingredients and culture sparked by the galleon trade.
Prepare your palates for a 10-course exploration featuring intriguing dishes like Salmon Escabeche, savory Lamb Adobo Empanada, the distinct Pansit Pusit (squid ink pancit), and rich Kalderetang Kambing. 🤤 Join them on Tuesday, August 19th, at @saffronloungelv (3545 S. Decatur Blvd) for seatings at 5 PM or 8 PM. The experience is $110 per guest, with an optional +$45 beverage pairing to further enhance your meal. Don’t miss this opportunity to savor a piece of history expertly crafted by Istoryalv, with special thanks to their research collaborators, culinary historians, and chefs Dio, Coco, and Anjelique. 🙏 ⏳
Reservations close August 13th! Secure your spot via the link in their bio!
Stay tuned for updates at chinatownvegas.com! #ChinatownVegas
The new Shoo Long Kan Hot Pot sign is now lit, signifying its imminent opening in Chinatown.
Hot New Openings on the Horizon
Chinatown’s food scene is heating up with some exciting developments! The soft opening of Shoo Loong Hot Pot and Sea Harbour by Chef Tony is imminent, promising authentic flavors and innovative dining experiences.
Additionally, Lula Bar is now open, adding a fresh vibe to the district. Stay tuned for more details as these spots prepare to welcome the Chinatown Fam!
Stay tuned for updates at chinatownvegas.com! #ChinatownVegas
Supercharge Your Business: Introducing Chinatown Amplify! 📈
You Asked, We Responded: Amplify Your Business in Chinatown!
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ChinatownVegas.com has always offered 100% free promotion for our local businesses—and that’s not changing! But for those ready to take things to the next level, we’re proud to introduce our new dedicated marketing and PR company: Chinatown Amplify.
Whether you need professional branding, public relations, or a serious visibility boost, Chinatown Amplify is here to help you grow. We know Chinatown—because we live it, breathe it, and build it every day.
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Reach out today and let’s build something great together:
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Explore More Chinatown 🎉
Explore More Chinatown — Your Adventure Starts Here!
- Chinatown Vegas Gaming Guide: Discover cozy video poker bars and chill sportsbooks for a relaxed vibe away from the Strip.
- Perfect Places to Master Martial Arts Guide: Train in Kung Fu, Taekwondo, and more at top dojos welcoming all skill levels.
- History of Chinatown Guide: Explore Chinatown’s journey from humble roots to a cultural powerhouse, filled with stories of resilience.
- Chinatown Karaoke Revealed: 8 Must-Visit Spots: Sing your heart out at electric venues like Jones Station Karaoke at Kangnam Square.
- 9 Amazing Ramen Dishes to Try in Chinatown: Savor rich tonkotsu, spicy miso, and more at top ramen joints.
Share your adventures with #ChinatownVegas, and keep exploring! Follow @ChinatownVegas on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube for more!
Stay Connected! 📱
Want even more from Las Vegas’s vibrant Chinatown? Follow us across our social media channels for daily updates, behind-the-scenes glimpses, special announcements, and more!
Find us here:
– Facebook: @Chinatownvegas
– Instagram: @Chinatownvegas
– X (formerly Twitter): @Chinatownvegas
– YouTube: @Chinatownlasvegas
Don’t miss a beat! Follow us to stay in the know about all the exciting news, events, and delicious deals happening in our unique Chinatown.
Closing Note: Celebrate Chinatown with Us! 🌟
Editor’s Note: While the Strip Slows Down, Chinatown Heats Up
While social media is buzzing with videos of empty casinos and a declining Las Vegas Strip, Chinatown tells a very different story. Business is booming, foot traffic is up, and parking lots are packed from early morning to late at night. As TikTokers lament that “Vegas is Dead,” we’re here to tell you—Chinatown is alive and thriving.
From late-night eats to midday dim sum crowds, new openings every week, and weekend lines out the door, Chinatown has become the escape people are looking for—authentic, vibrant, and still affordable. While the Strip jacks up its prices and cuts amenities, our neighborhood continues to deliver real experiences that locals and visitors alike keep coming back for. Stay connected, share your moments with #ChinatownVegas, and join us next week for more! If it happens in Chinatown, it happens here! See ya next Monday!
