ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Chinatown on West Colonial is a one-stop plaza for Asian businesses restaurants, shops and other cultural experiences that stands out because of its red-tiled roof and the traditional Chinese-style arch at the entrance, known as the Main Gate.
Since it opened in 2002, the goal of having a Chinatown was to serve the local needs of the Asian community and make them feel at home, said Orlando Chinatown property manager Eleanor Wong, who is originally from Hong Kong.
“Because for the Chinese immigrants when they move here, …they might be scared,” Wong said. “They’re not used to the culture here. They couldn’t find any authentic food or authentic merchandise.”…