Ronald Cheng’s Chinatown Downtown Opens Next to Kenichi

Ronald Cheng

The space next to Kenichi on W. 5th St. has been home to several restaurants: Noodleism, which enjoyed a nice run, and Bellisimo, which was around barely long enough for a cup of coffee.

The new restaurant in that space, Ronald Cheng’s Chinatown Downtown, will in all likelihood be around much longer than either of the previous two. Why? Because when it comes to Chinese cuisine in central Texas, Ronald Cheng is the man!

I’m buzzed about this new opening. Fans of Chinese food have had slim pickings in the downtown area. But Chinatown Downtown will change that. Cheng will offer Dim Sum lunches and will stay open late for the party crowd. And I am selfishly pleased because it’s only about a half mile from my office on S. Congress.

Cheng started the original Chinatown on Bee Caves Road back in 1983. He opened up the Greystone store in 1991. Both have been incredibly popular. And I’m sure the new store will continue the string of success. Call 637-8888 for reservations.