Chinese New Year kicks off with added excitement this year, as Emerald Asian Cuisine opens February 3 at Viejas Casino. The opening marks the second Emerald Asian Cuisine restaurant in San Diego and the first time in its 20-year history that Viejas Casino has partnered with an outside management company to bring an established brand to the casino floor.
Owned and operated by San Diegan Mike Lee and his family, Emerald Asian Cuisine is known for its award-winning Chinese and Vietnamese dishes, including authentic pho, Vietnamese coffee, Banh Mi, and much more. The Lee family also owns and operates the well-known Nori Sushi Bar & Grill in San Diego County, located in the Viejas Outlets across from Viejas Casino.
"We are thrilled to have Emerald Asian Cuisine open here at Viejas Casino," said General Manager David Williams. "Mike Lee and his family are known for bringing unparalleled Asian cuisine to San Diego County and we share their commitment to providing guests with the highest-quality food and customer service."
"Our family restaurant business was founded by my father, Master Chef Man Chiu Lee," said Mike Lee. "He wanted to bring the traditional taste of fine Hong Kong dining to San Diego, and I am proud to continue that tradition at Viejas Casino, which has an equally stellar reputation as one of Southern California's premier destinations."
A tribal blessing, ribbon-cutting ceremony and Grand Opening are scheduled for February 3 at the restaurant's new location, inside the south entrance of Viejas Casino.
About Viejas Casino
Viejas Casino has been voted San Diego's "Best Casino" for 11 years in a row, and "Loosest Slots." Located at I-8 and Willows Road east of San Diego, Viejas Casino is "Easy to Get to. Hard to Leave." There are thousands of slot machines, exciting table games with Blackjack, Baccarat and Pai Gow, a new Poker Room, an off-track betting facility and a bingo hall. Viejas Casino features a variety of restaurants including the award-winning Harvest Buffet, Grove Steakhouse … and most recently the renowned Emerald Asian Cuisine. The beautiful Viejas Outlet Center, located right across the street, offers visitors a unique shopping experience with highly-acclaimed stores, the Viejas Bowl, numerous eateries and frequent outdoor entertainment. For more information, visit www.viejas.com or call 1-800-847-6537.
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Contacts:
Viejas Casino & Outlets
Robert Scheid
Public Relations
Director
619-922-9736
rscheid@viejas.com