The first overseas Michael Jordan Steak House is slated to open later this year at the Mohegan Inspire Entertainment Resort in South Korea. This exceptional dining establishment, meticulously designed by Kesson from Seoul, is a remarkable partnership between Mohegan, hailing from Uncasville, Connecticut, and Cornerstone Restaurant Group, headquartered in Chicago.
Alongside the Jordan-themed steakhouse, the Inspire complex in Incheon will showcase a variety of enticing culinary offerings. Among them, visitors can look forward to the Cornerstone MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill, an exhilarating venue that celebrates the spirit of Michael Jordan. Furthermore, the complex will introduce two fresh concepts by the company: Hi-Fi Chicken & Beer, a delightful destination for crispy poultry and refreshing brews, and Brasserie 1783, a sophisticated establishment that promises a culinary journey like no other.
“We’ve always had plans to make our concepts international,” said Cornerstone’s President Joshua Zadikoff. “What better way to make a global impression than to bring Michael Jordan’s Steak House and three other concepts to the premier new entertainment destination in Asia.”
Ray Pineault, President & CEO of Mohegan, noted that Michael Jordan’s Steak House and the MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill “are two of our most popular restaurants at our flagship property, Mohegan Sun, in Connecticut, and to bring these two concepts to South Korea, along with brand-new concepts as well, is very exciting.” (There are also two Michael Jordan’s Steak Houses in Chicago, where the famed basketball player spent his NBA career, and one in the Ilani Resort Casino and Resort in Ridgefield, Wash.)
Scheduled to launch in the last quarter of this year, the Inspire resort is set to feature 1,275 hotel rooms, a multipurpose arena with a seating capacity of 15,000, a casino exclusively for foreigners, convention amenities, retail spaces, an indoor waterpark, and an outdoor themed attraction.