Kung Fu Plaza might be the oldest and most authentic Chinese and Thai restaurant in Las Vegas, but it's also striving to take a step in the right direction. Starting last week, Kung Fu Plaza began offering free WiFi for patrons who enjoy keeping up with family and friends during lunch and dinner.

"We want to give something back to the new friends we're making on Facebook and Twitter," said Alan Wong, general manager of Kung Fu Plaza. "They can find the password to access Kung Fu Restaurant's Free WiFi on any network, any time."

The passwords will be changed every month or so. But patrons forgetting to check can always ask servers what the password might be. Wong says it is the least they can do to reward customers who have decided to make Thai part of their healthier lifestyle.

How Social Media Has Helped Make Good Great For Kung Fu.

"A few years ago, we would have never thought that social media could keep us connected with our customers," said Wong. "Previously, I would visit dozens of review sites to gain insight on how we could make things even better. Now, many of our friends just tell us online, direct."

Wong said that online reviews were what motivated him to him start experimenting with social media last year. The restaurant had become a 2010 and 2011 Talk of the Town Award recipient based on online reviews. Wong said that he convinced his parents that they could become part of the conversation rather than just read about it.

"I no longer think of customers as people who walk in the door like most restaurants do," said Wong. "I am connected to some of them all the time and a few have even become friends of mine. This gives the entire restaurant an ambiance of what the Thai culture is supposed to be about — families and friends who get together to share a meal."

Kung Fu Means 'To Work Harder' In Cantonese.

Although Wong is often too busy to write every post, he says he enjoys talking about some of the happenings behind the scenes. He especially enjoys writing about what it is like to meet celebrities, including Austin ‘Chumlee’ Russell from the reality series Pawn Stars. One day he hopes to host special Tweetups and Facebook gatherings at the restaurant.

"We're looking at other location-based networks too and are always open to ideas," said Wong. “'Kung Fu’, in Cantonese, means ‘to work harder' and I always keep that in mind every day. We want to make Kung Fu the most memorable Thai restaurant in Las Vegas."

Kung Fu Plaza has its complete Chinese and Thai menu on its website. In addition in-house dining at the restaurant, Kung Fu Plaza delivers anywhere within a three-mile radius. The delivery service includes almost every resort along the Las Vegas Strip. It is open daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m, offering guest dining, takeout, delivery, and catering.