Johnson County Asian restaurant, once closing, will stay open
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After announcing that it would close sometime within a year, Johnson County fusion restaurant Asian Pearl will remain open.
New owner Jin Wang has taken over the space and plans to continue the restaurant’s legacy at 18138 W. 119th St., Olathe.
Wang said he plans to keep much of the restaurant the same, though he does plan to renovate the space at the beginning of next year.
“The restaurant is a nice, beautiful restaurant,” he said. “Nice location, lots of regular customers.”
Open at least nine years, Asian Pearl will keep the same blended menu, serving meals from China, Japan, Korea and beyond. Its options include sweet and sour chicken, kung pao, pad Thai, bulgogi chicken and more.
Wang said he’s looking forward to Asian Pearl’s longtime customers seeing the new space once he updates it next year.
“Everything’s gonna look better, newer, modern,” he said. “People will like it for sure.”
Initially Asian Pearl announced on social media this summer that it would close “in the near future.” Months later, Asian Pearl announced the ownership change on Facebook, saying customers “will continue to be treated to exceptional cuisine and warm hospitality.”
“Best of all, our entire staff will still be here to cater to your every need,” the post reads.
“Yay! Such great news!!!” wrote one excited customer.
Miles away in Overland Park, a new pan-Asian restaurant is opening soon in a former Applebee’s at 11000 Metcalf Ave.
The new concept — created by the owners of Magic Noodle — will serve dishes from around the continent. Fittingly, its name will be All In One Eatery. Its sister location opened up north weeks ago at 8654 N. Boardwalk Ave.
This story was originally published September 17, 2025 at 6:49 AM.