Asia Live pushes back opening dates at Valley Fair

Foodies, update your culinary calendar with this crucial info:

Asia Live, the landmark food emporium joining Westfield Valley Fair’s restaurant row, has postponed its opening dates. A ticketed preview event will be held on Friday, June 5, with the doors opening to the public for a soft opening starting Saturday, June 6. The first dinner reservations will be accepted for June 12, with lunches coming later.

Tickets, reservations for these first events can be found at eventbrite.com/e/asia-live-grand-opening-tickets-1987694924025?aff=oddtdtcreator.

As Bay Area residents who follow the news about restaurant openings know, the timing often comes down to the permit process, according to owner-chef George Chen’s team.

He and wife-restaurateur Cindy Wong-Chen, owners of San Francisco's China Live, have long wanted to open a pan-Asian emporium to showcase the myriad cuisines.

The 15,000-square-foot space, set over two levels - with a rooftop terrace to come at a later date - will feature restaurants and bars, a retail marketplace and cooking stations for interactive experiences. Diners will be able to watch chefs fill dumplings, for example, roll sushi and make curry.

Sue Newsom, the mall's senior general manager, noted that the Asia Live opening will be significant because Valley Fair is not just a shopping destination, but also a dining destination.

The emporium will join a long lineup of Asian restaurants there that includes Din Tai Fung, Ramen Nagi, Koja Kitchen, Marugame Udon, AnQi Shaken & Stirred, Baekjeong Korean BBQ, Habitant, IJ Sushi Burrito, Tai Er Sichuan, Ruby Thai, Sarku Japan, Ox 9 Lanzhou Pulled Noodles, Onigilly Japanese Kitchen, along with several casual cafes and beverage shops.

Details: 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd., Santa Clara; asialivesv.com

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This story was originally published May 21, 2026 at 4:15 PM.