This week I would like to talk about is one of the most fascinating neighborhoods in Las Vegas. That is Chinatown Plaza. There are restaurants, shops, stores, and many interesting things in between. Just about 5 minutes away from ‘The Strip’ this is a place where you can find good food for a good price (good place to take a family too). There are plenty of places worth checking out such as the Thai Style Noodle House which I talk about in my video on Youtube. There was however a crazy parking lot though and on my last visit, I almost backed into something and nearly missed a walking pedestrian because of the limited space.
A typical person visiting China Town Plaza should have a goal to broaden an Asian perspective not necessarily trying all of the restaurants in this so-called Asian district. A person would not be able to experience everything here all in one day, but should make an attempt to try something new every time there. For example, as walking down to a couple markets there were Asian Cd’s, movies, magazines and lot of culture flashed before my eyes. As deeply enriched this place is, this should be a place that should not be considered “a one time deal,” but rather try to experience something new every time. The food is superior at most and sometimes I recommend you always stick to what you know, but in the same time be open to the new experiences before you.
As noticing walking through the plaza I also saw authentic Asian furniture, books, herbalist and Art(expensive and inexpensive)are found, as well as markets with live seafood and fresh meats that you can’t find at typical Albertson’s or Vons. As coming in as the newbie to the China Town Plaza for food, is ask the question “What do I like or What do I want to get out of this visit?” Is it something spicy, or is it something sweet like a green tea ice cream. So doing research before arriving to the plaza can save a headache and save you time searching the ever so deepness of this place. Reading reviews never hurt either. So next you got a feeling for something different other than the classical strip food check out the China Town Plaza.
* Pros: cheap food, worth the search
* Cons:Parking, congestion, lack of knowledge of what’s good to eat and do, hard to find
Official Home Page
www.lvchinatown.com
Reviews of Thai Style Noodle House (helps for preparation of your next visit and what to expect!)
http://www.yelp.com/biz/thai-style-noodle-house-las-vegas