Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is rolling out Sip Sip Wok, an Asian fusion spot with video poker, and preparing for a Vegas Loop station to link guests to the airport and convention center. The resort has yet to confirm opening dates.
Construction crews have started clearing out the old Chef Xue space at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. The resort is moving ahead with two projects aimed at shaking up both its dining scene and how guests get around the property.
According to Casino.org, Virgin Hotels officially announced Sip Sip Wok on October 2, 2026, with the restaurant set to replace Chef Xue, but the initially stated opening date of October 1 has already passed and the actual launch remains unconfirmed.
Since Virgin Hotels took over, this corner of the property has cycled through Fu Asian Kitchen, Chow Fun, Night + Market, and Chef Xue. None of those previous restaurants offered bartop video poker, so the new setup signals a shift in how the resort wants to blend gaming and food. The menu and opening date are still under wraps, but the resort promises more details soon. Sip Sip Wok is targeting dinner and late-night crowds, aiming to draw both hotel guests and locals looking for something off the Strip. Casino.org reports the focus will be on Asian comfort food and contemporary dishes, with a bar program built around cocktails and beer.
The Vegas Loop currently operates 14 stations, transporting passengers in Tesla vehicles through tunnels beneath the Las Vegas Convention Center and to several Strip resorts, including Resorts World, Encore, Fontainebleau, and Sahara. The next phase of expansion will add over two miles of paired tunnels along Paradise Road, with new stations planned at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas and other key locations.
The Boring Company’s network map lists Virgin Hotels as “opening soon,” but the resort has not set a construction or launch date. The Loop already connects both airport terminals and the convention center, with more stops planned as the system grows. Vegas4Locals confirms Virgin Hotels is included in the next expansion phase, though it is not yet an active station.
For visitors, these changes could mean faster trips and new late-night options. Sip Sip Wok’s video poker and extended hours are tailored for the resort’s core crowd. The planned Loop station could cut down on rideshare and taxi use, especially for those moving between the airport and the resort corridor. Other Las Vegas properties have started rethinking their food and transit strategies, and Virgin Hotels is moving to keep pace.
The resort is putting money into both a new restaurant and a high-profile transit project, aiming to draw locals and visitors who want more than the standard Strip routine. The timeline for both projects remains open, with the next update hinging on construction progress and city approvals.
