About Adventures In Kung Fu

Posted by Kung Fu Family - April 2010

Kung Fu Plaza, which is the oldest and most authentic Chinese and Thai restaurant in Las Vegas, was originally opened in 1974 in Las Vegas before Americans learned Thai food was different from Chinese food. So Alan Wong's parents decided to name the restaurant "Kung Fu," which everybody knew from the hit television show starring David Carradine.

Kung Fu Plaza Imports Mekhong

Posted by Kung Fu Family - May 2010

Named after a major river that flows along the border of Thailand, Mekhong has become a source of pride for Thailand. The spirit is made from indigenous sugar canes, rice, herbs, and spices that give it a balanced sweet and spicy taste indicative of Thai drinks and food. In April, Alan Wong's father, Chain Wong, made a special arrangement to import Mekhong from International Beverage Holdings in New York.

Kung Fu Plaza Renown In Thailand

Posted by Kung Fu Family - July 2010

General Manager Alan Wong shares how several visits by the Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya touched him personally. Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya had learned about Kung Fu Plaza while searching for the most authentic Thai restaurant in Las Vegas. Many Thai people consider Kung Fu Plaza even more authentic than modern cuisine served in Thailand.

Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya

Chumlee From Pawn Stars Visits Kung Fu

Posted by Alan Wong - Sept. 2010

Our most recent notable Las Vegas visitor was none other than Austin "Chumlee" Russell. Chumlee is what I like to call an accidental celebrity, and it could not have happened to a nicer guy with a very big appetite. He was made famous on the History Channel reality documentary series Pawn Stars, which has 5 million viewers and counting. The show is built around the daily activities of the Harrison family and their Las Vegas-based Gold And Silver Pawn Shop.

Chumlee at Kung Fu Plaza

Roger Mayweather Adventures In Kung Fu

Posted by Kung Fu Family On 8:00 AM
Roger Mayweather
Some guests had a super-sized surprise last week at Kung Fu Plaza in Las Vegas. Boxing great Roger Mayweather joined them, enjoying an authentic Thai restaurant in Las Vegas.

For those who don't know, Mayweather is a longtime and respected professional boxer who has won two major world titles in two different weight classes. He fought against scores of boxing champions in the 1980s and 1990s and is a well-known member of the Mayweather boxing family. Since 1996, he has trained Floyd Mayweather Jr. on and off throughout another great career.

Roger Mayweather was ready to watch last Saturday's fight.

Although the Mayweather family hails from Michigan, they aren't strangers to Las Vegas. Since so many of their fights have been held in the city for decades, they've become familiar with restaurants that are off the beaten path but still considered the best of the best. Kung Fu Plaza has been especially proud to have him as a regular patron for years.

"Roger Mayweather comes often enough that we don't make it a big deal very often. We love him, and consider him part of our extended family and want him to be comfortable while he is here," says Alan Wong, general manager of Kung Fu Plaza. "Last Wednesday though, it was hard not to be a bit more amped up about the fight between Pacquiao and Marquez. So we asked if Mayweather would take a picture with one of our staff. He agreed without hesitation. He is the real deal."

The Pacquiao vs. Marquez was considered a pivotal fight for the Mayweather family. The Mayweathers were especially interested to see how Pacquiao held up. He won, but not untouched.

"I watched the fight and wasn't sure if Pacquiao would win a major decision," says Wong. "And he left with 28 stitches over his right eye. So you have to ask yourself if Marquez could hold his own, maybe that is the right fight for Floyd Mayweather Jr. too."

Some people are still upset by the decision. One judge had scored the fight even. Two other judges gave it to Pacquiao.

The latest news on a Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight.

Despite interest, the most recent reports say that negotiations for a potential megafight between welterweight champions Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. are over before they have even begun. Leonard Ellerbe and Richard Schaefer told ESPN.com that Pacquiao promoter Bob Arum was not interested. When Mayweather returns to the ring in May, it seems unlikely if not impossible that he will be fighting Pacquiao. Pacquiao is pursuing a fourth fight with Marquez instead.

While Roger Mayweather probably watched the fight, it was reported that Floyd Mayweather Jr. did not. He was making an appearance at a nightclub in Virginia. Floyd Mayweather Jr. is undefeated.

The Wong family thanks Roger Mayweather and family.

"We look forward to having Roger Mayweather and the Mayweather family back any time," says Wong. "He and his guests order different things, but one thing always remains the same. He enjoys the Thai fried chicken wings and we cannot thank him enough for honoring our restaurant."

Kung Fu Plaza is the oldest and most authentic Thai restaurant in Las Vegas. It was founded in 1973 after the Wong family moved to the United States from Thailand. The Wong family has gone to great lengths to preserve traditional Thai recipes. The restaurant also has one of the largest Las Vegas Thai delivery areas along The Strip.

Since Kung Fu Plaza has such a long history in Las Vegas, it is regularly frequented by celebrities and dignitaries from all over the world. It is especially popular among Thai people and those who visit Las Vegas frequently, such as professional boxers.

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