Shadyside's Nakwon Garden to reopen soon after nearly 9-month hiatus.

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A sign on Nakwon Garden says "Open Soon," which should put an end to its nearly 9-month hiatus. The Korean restaurant in Shadyside closed on January 1 and hinted at reopening in the future, though the official website's URL has expired and both Google and Yelp marked the restaurant as "permanently closed." Nakwon Garden opened in 2014 and was one of the few places where Korean BBQ was available in Pittsburgh, though a few new establishments are coming soon to change that.  Nakwon Garden is located at 5504 Centre Ave. (map).

2023 Chinese animated movie Warrior King (雪域少年) in Pittsburgh, through (at least) August 30.

The 2023 Chinese animated movie Warrior King (雪域少年), which opened in Pittsburgh yesterday, will remain here through at least August 30.

In this epic true story inspired by the legend of King Gesar, a young man grows up in exile in a world overrun by demons and monsters. When evil forces threaten his home, he returns to save his people and embrace his destiny as great hero and ruler.

It plays locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront, and tickets are available onilne. Please note, the movie is dubbed in English when it plays here.

Mozart Management hiring Bilingual (Mandarin+English) Property Manager.

Mozart Management is hiring a Bilingual (Mandarin+English) Property Manager for its apartments around Pittsburgh's East End.

East End property management company seeks an experienced professional with excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills to serve as a liaison between management and our residents, many of whom are international. Responsibilities would include coordinating & accommodating resident requests, enforcing management’s regulations, lots of personal contact via email and phone, and a wide variety of other property management tasks. A valid driver’s license is needed, and some weekend work will be required during the spring & summer months.

The ability to speak both English & Mandarin fluently an absolute must. Customer service and computer skills required, with prior property management/real estate experience highly preferred. Full time position ranging from $20-25 per hour with available bonus, plus generous vacation time and a competitive benefits package, including a 401K plan.

2003 Korean film Oldboy (올드보이) in Pittsburgh to remain in Pittsburgh-area theaters through (at least) August 30.

The 2003 Korean film Oldboy (올드보이), which has been playing in Pittsburgh since August 16th to mark its 20th anniversary, will remain here through (at least) August 30. A synopsis from the distributor:

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Park Chan-Wook’s cinematic masterpiece, Oldboy will be released in theaters, restored and remastered in stunning 4K. After being mysteriously kidnapped and imprisoned with no human contact for fifteen years, Oh Dae-Su (Choi Min-sik) is suddenly released without any explanation. In a twisted game of cat and mouse, he has only five days to retrace his past, track down his captors, and get his revenge.

It will play locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront and tickets are available online.

2023 Pittsburgh Chinese Cultural Festival, September 16 at Mellon Park.

The Pittsburgh Chinese Cultural Center will present the 2023 Pittsburgh Chinese Cultural Festival on September 16 at Mellon Park.

Big News, Folks! Mark your calendars for the 2023 Pittsburgh Chinese Cultural Festival - the pinnacle annual event of our local Chinese community!

When: Saturday, September 16th, 2023, 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Where: Mellon Park, Pittsburgh (6518 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206)

We're expecting a turnout of over 5000 participants for a day filled with culture, cuisine, and entertainment - all for FREE!

Taste authentic Asian cuisine

Enjoy enchanting music and dance performances

Witness masterful exhibits by world-renowned artists and craftsmen

Play exciting games and much more!

For more info, check out the official event page: https://pghccc.org/

See you there for a celebration of Chinese culture like no other in Pittsburgh!

The festival is free and open to the public and will be held at Mellon Park in Shadyside (map) from 11 am to 6 pm.

Little Corner Grill House coming soon to Oakland.

A new restaurant serving hot pot, Little Corner Grill House, is coming soon to North Oakland. It will be at 301-303 N. Craig St. (map), in the spot most recently occupied by Rumi's Grill, and is from the team behind Hundred Miles Crepes, a Chinese food truck that parks on Fifth Ave. on the Pitt campus. Though it's not open yet for dine-in, it has a menu on the Fantuan delivery service showing more than a dozen varieties of hot pot. Ownership says the restaurant should be fully open in a few days.

15 Asian restaurants and eateries coming soon, or even not quite so soon, to Pittsburgh.

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Pittsburgh has a ton of Asian restaurants and eateries in the works, from national Korean bakery chains and quick service Vietnamese restaurants to several hot pot and Korean BBQ places. There are event two Asian food courts in the works that may be open by year's end. What is interesting about this recent rush is the number of chains that are finally noticing Pittsburgh. National and international chains have tended to avoid Pittsburgh, until 朝茶 TSAOCAA opened in 2020 and New York-based Chinese fast food chain 98K Hamburger moved in next door in 2021. While some people may be turned off by chains, fearing , on the contrary I think their arrival is evidence of how much Pittsburgh's food scene has grown. Hell, it wasn't that long ago the only ramen place around was in Morgantown.

Here's a recap of 15 Asian restaurants and eateries coming to Pittsburgh in the near, or the not-so-near, future.

2023 Chinese animated movie Warrior King (雪域少年) in Pittsburgh, August 25 and 26.

The 2023 Chinese animated movie Warrior King (雪域少年) will play in Pittsburgh August 25 and 26.

In this epic true story inspired by the legend of King Gesar, a young man grows up in exile in a world overrun by demons and monsters. When evil forces threaten his home, he returns to save his people and embrace his destiny as great hero and ruler.

It plays locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront, and tickets are available onilne.

2003 Korean film Oldboy (올드보이) in Pittsburgh two extra days, August 25 and 26, to mark movie's 20th anniversary.

The 2003 Korean film Oldboy (올드보이), which has been playing in Pittsburgh since August 16th to mark its 20th anniversary, will be here an additional two days, on August 25 and 26. A synopsis from the distributor:

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Park Chan-Wook’s cinematic masterpiece, Oldboy will be released in theaters, restored and remastered in stunning 4K. After being mysteriously kidnapped and imprisoned with no human contact for fifteen years, Oh Dae-Su (Choi Min-sik) is suddenly released without any explanation. In a twisted game of cat and mouse, he has only five days to retrace his past, track down his captors, and get his revenge.

It will play locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront and tickets are available online.

Porco Rosso (紅の豚), The Wind Rises (風立ちぬ) in Pittsburgh, August 20 - 23.

The 1992 Japanese animated film Porco Rosso (紅の豚) and the 2014 film The Wind Rises (風立ちぬ) will play in Pittsburgh-area theaters on alternating days, August 20 - 23, as part of this year's Ghiblifest. The distributor summarizes Porco Rosso, which plays here August 20 and 22.

From the legendary Studio Ghibli, creators of Spirited Away, and Academy Award-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, comes a dazzling aerial adventure set in and above the scenic port towns of the Adriatic Sea.

“Porco Rosso” is a world-weary flying ace-turned-bounty-hunter, whose face has been transformed into that of a pig by a mysterious spell. When he infuriates a band of sky pirates with his heroics, the pirates hire Curtis, a hotshot American rival, to get rid of him. But with the help of the teenage girl Fio, an aspiring airplane designer, and a sultry lounge singer named Gina, Porco takes to the skies for what may be his final high-flying showdown.

And The Wind Rises, which plays on August 21 and 23.

The newest masterpiece from Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away) comes a spellbinding movie beyond compare.

Jiro dreams of flying and designing beautiful airplanes, inspired by the famous Italian aeronautical designer Caproni. Nearsighted and unable to be a pilot, he becomes one of the world’s most accomplished airplane designers, experiencing key historical events in an epic tale of love, perseverance and the challenges of living and making choices in a turbulent world.

The films play locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront, Waterworks Cinema, Phoenix Theater in Bridgeville, and the Cinemark theaters in Monroeville, North Hills, and Robinson. Tickets are available online; be aware that some shows are dubbed in English while others are in Japanese with English subtitles.