“We are thrilled to have Emerald Asian Cuisine open here at Viejas Casino,” said General Manager David Williams. The Lee family also owns the well-known Nori Sushi Bar & Grill in San Diego County, located in the Viejas Outlets across from Viejas Casino. The opening marks the second Emerald Asian Cuisine restaurant in San Diego and the first time in its 20-year history that Viejas Casino has partnered with an outside management company to bring an established brand to the casino floor. Owned and operated by San Diegan Mike Lee and his family, Emerald Asian Cuisine is known for its award-winning Chinese and Vietnamese dishes, including authentic pho, Vietnamese coffee, Banh Mi, and much more. Facebook Journalism Project covid-19 reportingįebru(Alpine) – Chinese New Year kicked off at Viejas Casino yesterday with the opening of Emerald Asian Cuisine.