AsiaTown Walking Tour
Stroll or bike through the decades in AsiaTown, home to many generations of New American families. Soak in all senses of home – smells of incense and cooking, sights of home gardens and door hangings. Fuel up with bubble tea, wontons, and sweet and savory buns along your tour!
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2136 Rockwell Avenue
Historic Chinatown became the home for Chinese immigrants in 1931, after their original neighborhood on W. 3rd and Ontario Streets was razed. This remains the home to the On Leong Association and Temple, and Emperor’s Palace Restaurant, in the place of the historic Shanghai Restaurant.
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2999 Payne Avenue
Asia Plaza was created in 1988 by John Louie, then expanded by the Hom family in 1991. Explore restaurants and shops, including grocery store, dim sum restaurant, bakery, holistic health care purveyors, and gift shops. It is the home for the Cleveland Asian Festival, CHN Housing Partners, and Asian Services In Action’s International Community Health Center. In December 2019, E. 30th Street was re-named Stanley Eng Way 伍灼培路 after a neighborhood leader.
C.
Various, along Payne Avenue
Look out for murals and illustrations along Payne Avenue between E. 30th and E. 40th Streets. This artwork features local and national artists: Jordan Wong, Mitzi Lai, Dayzwhun, Kathleen Marcotte, Julia Kuo, Jet Martinez, Bob Peck, and Fade Resistant.
D.
3843 Payne Avenue
Asian Evergreen is home to beloved Chinese and Korean elderly residents. The Cleveland Chinese Senior Citizens Association sponsors gatherings and activities, including calligraphy lessons, Bible studies, and a lunch program for seniors. Asian Evergreen incorporates feng shui elements for peace and harmony into its architecture and design.
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3820 Superior Avenue
Asian Town Center is an indoor shopping center home to Asia Food Company grocery store, Negative Space Gallery, Viva Dance Studio, as well as a variety of restaurants, an herbal store, and services, such as a massage and spa center and tax preparation. The building opened in 2008, transforming an old lighting factory into the arts and culture center it is today.
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3615 Superior Avenue
Tyler Village today houses over 50 businesses and organizations, including a Breakthrough School, Gotta Groove Records, and Fount. Historically, this complex was home to Cleveland Wire Works and Tyler Elevator Products starting in 1913.
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E. 40th and St. Clair Avenue
Bo Loong was one of the first in AsiaTown and sits across the street from Siam Cafe, another mainstay in the neighborhood. Travel north on E. 40th Street to Ariel International Center, a converted historic building, wedding venue, and center for business development.