Jugoo Chinese Restaurant

Still a student at UNLV, owner Terry Zhang opened Jugoo Chinese Restaurant in April of this year, with the hope of bringing authentic Szechuan food to the community. 

Eschewing the loud colors and Old World decorations, Terry elected to put a contemporary twist on the usual traditional décor seen in most Chinese restaurants. To do so, he chose to add a touch of Sichuan flavor by embellishing the interior with hand-crafted artwork, some Chinese-inspired paintings, and also Sichuan opera face masks.

Food is the main focus at Jugoo. The large selection of menu items showcases the quintessential dishes of the Sichuan culinary realm. Szechwan Style Spicy Chicken, Szechwan Stir-fried Lamp, Hot-pot Fish Fillet, Double Cooked Pork Belly, Ma Po Tofu are just a few of the more popular dishes.

“The customers come here for these authentic dishes. We always make sure to have what they are looking for,” explains Terry. 

Aside from the extensive menu items, some seasonal dishes are made available every two weeks. Terry also added General Tso’s Chicken and Sweet and Sour Chicken among other dishes to also cater to those diners looking to balance their meals with Americanized Chinese favorites.