$70M Pacifica Vegas Development Lands Michelin-Recognized Lao Sze Chuan

The confirmation was made during an exclusive interview with ChinatownVegas.com and Ruby Anne’s This Week in Chinatown video series, where Pacifica Vegas ownership publicly revealed the long-rumored return of the nationally celebrated Chinese restaurant brand.

For many longtime Las Vegas food lovers, the announcement carries major significance. Lao Sze Chuan previously operated at the Palms and developed a devoted following for its authentic Sichuan cuisine, upscale presentation, and nationally recognized culinary reputation. The brand became widely known through Michelin recognition and the work of acclaimed chef Tony Hu, often referred to as the “Mayor of Chicago’s Chinatown.”

Now, the iconic restaurant brand is officially preparing for a new chapter in the heart of Las Vegas Chinatown.

The announcement immediately positions Pacifica Vegas as one of the most closely watched redevelopment projects currently underway in the Chinatown corridor. Planned for the eastern gateway of Chinatown, the large-scale mixed-use development is expected to feature modern architecture, destination-style dining, retail, entertainment, and several high-profile culinary concepts designed to elevate the district’s growing national reputation.

Ownership also confirmed during the interview that groundbreaking and construction are expected to begin this fall.

The addition of Lao Sze Chuan further highlights the continued evolution of Las Vegas Chinatown into one of America’s fastest-growing Pan-Asian culinary destinations. Over the past decade, the corridor has increasingly attracted nationally recognized restaurant groups, celebrity chefs, developers, and major hospitality investments as the neighborhood continues expanding beyond its longtime reputation as simply a local dining district.

Pacifica Vegas represents another major milestone in that transformation.

As development activity accelerates across Spring Mountain Road, projects like Pacifica Vegas are helping reshape both the physical landscape and the national perception of Chinatown itself - turning the corridor into a true destination for tourism, dining, culture, and investment.

The full exclusive interview with Pacifica Vegas ownership is available through ChinatownVegas.com and the Chinatown Vegas YouTube channel, where ownership discusses the future vision for the development, the return of Lao Sze Chuan, and why the project represents a major milestone for Las Vegas Chinatown. Pacifica Vegas also confirmed that additional restaurant brands and nationally recognized culinary giants are expected to be announced in the near future.