M Lounge Bar and Restaurant is the name of the upscale Asian fusion restaurant going into 98 S. Second Street and filling a key corner in Downtown San Jose. Ashwini Kumar is the restaurateur and is already known for Madhuban Indian, which is located in San Jose (50 Skyport Drive) and Sunnyvale (544 Lawrence Expressway). M Lounge will be a mix of Malaysian, Singaporean, Thai, and Indian cuisine. Clocking in a 260 seats, it will also be one of the largest restaurants Downtown.
M Lounge has signed a 5-year lease, so expect them to be around for quite a while. The target opening date is August, but that might be a little optimistic. I can't wait to try this place out!
Source: SVBJ
Hey, that's great news!! I'd been wondering about this place (is it going to be an indie, Nemea type of place or is it corporate?). For some reason, I kept envisioning a Cheesecake Factory there (the old Zanotto's space is also a great restaurant waiting to happen). Also, fyi–it's FUSION. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks again for the news.
Thanks, fixed! I think it will be more like Nemea.
DeleteLove it!!! I'm a big Nemea fan!!
DeleteThis is great. We need more locally owned businesses replacing generic blah corporate chains. Support local!
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