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Culture and Community Near the Heart of the City
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Located in the heart of Cleveland just east of Downtown, AsiaTown is a vibrant business and dining district with unparalleled views of Cleveland’s skyline and Lake Erie.
Start on Rockwell Avenue, with stone zodiac statues to greet you, in the beautifully restored Historic Chinatown building, home to the On Leong
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Association and Chinese Benevolent
Association.
At Asia Plaza, a marquee shopping plaza, meet with an herbalist and acupuncturist at Tak Yuen Tong for health and wellness, purchase bulk herbs and smoothies at Asia Plaza Pharmacy, and browse an extensive collection of gifts, housewares, clothing, incense, and jade items at Sisters Gift Shop and Flower City Gift Shop. Meet up with Hello Kitty and other friends at R&R Gifts, Cleveland’s only official Sanrio retailer.
Walk up and down Payne Avenue to enjoy public artwork by local artists, including Jordan Wong, Dayzwhun, and Kathleen Marcotte. Browse local art at Negative Space Art Gallery and surrounding studios, including Zygote Press, Morgan Paper Conservatory, and Cleveland Print Room. On Superior Avenue, indulge in self-care with a facial (Anna Beauty Center), haircut (A9 Salon), and manicure (He Loves Curves).
Bring your appetite to any number of the neighborhood’s 21 Asian-owned restaurants and take your pick from Cantonese (Li Wah) and Vietnamese (Pho Lee’s) to Korean barbeque (Ha Ahn) and Szechuan (Szechuan Gourmet). Feed your soul with sweet and savory baked goods from Koko Bakery and Ball Ball Waffle, or bubble tea from Dagu Rice Noodle. And shop for home cooking from five specialty Asian grocery stores, where you can find kimchi, sauces, fresh produce, fresh seafood and meat of every type and cut, roast duck, and every type of noodle. For a full list of dining, destinations, and sample itineraries in AsiaTown, visit asiatowncleveland.org/explore/.
Visiting AsiaTown
AsiaTown is located east of downtown Cleveland, roughly between I-90 and E. 55th, Perkins to St. Clair. Old Chinatown is located on Rockwell Avenue.
Delicious Dim Sum Authentic Chinese Cuisine
WE’VE BEEN PLEASING OUR GUESTS FOR OVER 30 YEARS. Come enjoy authentic Chinese dining and an experience you won’t forget!
• Full bar available, including
Asian specialties • Open daily 11am-9pm • Carry out available
In the heart of AsiaTown in Asia Plaza 2999 Payne Ave #102 Cleveland, OH 44114 216.696.6556 Liwahrestaurant.com
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