This 42-year-old Chinese restaurant from L.A. is opening in Miami

A cult-favorite serving of New York-style Chinese dining is headed to Miami Beach. Hospitality veterans and NYC natives Marc Rose and Med Abrous—the duo behind L.A.-based hospitality group Call Mom—are bringing Genghis Cohen to Sunset Harbour, marking the 42-year-old institution’s first expansion outside of Los Angeles.

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Set to open in late 2026, just in time for Chinese food on Christmas, Genghis Cohen Miami Beach will take over the former Sardinia space at 1801 Purdy Avenue. The new outpost promises to channel everything that’s made the original a legend: New York-style Chinese comfort food, a buzzy retro vibe and just enough kitsch to keep things fun.

For those not in the know, Genghis Cohen has long been a late-night staple in L.A., beloved for its mash-up of classic Chinese-American dishes and downtown New York sensibility. That same spirit will anchor the Miami Beach location, with a menu featuring the restaurant’s greatest hits (oversized egg rolls, queen chicken, crab rangoon) alongside a cocktail program led by its signature "foo foo" drinks.

Design-wise, expect a faithful homage rather than a carbon copy. The Miami iteration will recreate the original’s signature red booths and throwback ‘80s energy, reimagined for Sunset Harbour’s polished, pedestrian-friendly setting. But it will also lean into its new environment as well, with a menu that will likely evolve to include fresh seafood and more Miami delights.

For Rose, the move is also personal. He spent childhood holidays in South Florida, and both he and Abrous have long had their eye on Miami as a site for a proper NYC-style Chinese spot. After years of scouting, they landed on Sunset Harbour as the ideal mix of walkability, proximity to the beach and built-in neighborhood energy.

That combination could prove key to Genghis Cohen’s next chapter. Miami has no shortage of flashy openings, but few carry the kind of built-in legacy this one does. By importing a concept with decades of history and a fiercely loyal following, the team is betting that nostalgia, when done right, can feel just as fresh as the latest trend.