





The cast of Bling Empire argues, gossips and drops major coin all over Los Angeles, from Beverly Hills to Van Nuys. But this crew isn’t just hitting up the same trendy spots seen in every other LA-based reality show. Well, they do that, too, but they also make it a point to patronize Asian-owned businesses across the city. Along with the hottest vegan restaurants and rooftop bars, the show features equally delicious okonomiyaki stalls, dim sum destinations and dining experiences created by Asian American chefs. And while these billionaires definitely spend plenty of time at designer stores on Rodeo Drive, they also stop by their local Chinese herb markets and make major purchases from Asian American designers. To experience Los Angeles the Bling Empire way, take yourself on a tour of the spots we’ve listed below — and definitely order the takoyaki.

Wholesale Building — Diamond District South Hill Street between Fifth and Eighth Streets It makes sense for a show with the word bling in its title to start with a jewelry shopping spree. Anna visits her diamond dealers Fouad Ashour and Vartan Kesheshian and explains her purchasing process: “The jewelry picks me.” Cherie joins and turns her nose up at a 5-carat diamond ring as the two discuss scheduling Cherie’s upcoming wedding.

PCT Ginseng & Herbs 810 N Broadway Christine and Bling Empire newbie Dorothy get their tongues examined, which is one of the principal diagnostic methods in traditional Chinese medicine. After some big talk about how gift-giving is her love language, Christine purchases a housewarming gift of herbs for Anna, which she ultimately decides to keep for herself. So gifts must actually be Christine’s self-love language.

Hey Hey 1555 W Sunset Blvd. Kevin takes Kim out for bubble tea. After buttering her up with some matcha, which Kim loves, Kevin shoots his shot and she agrees to try a “hang out.” It’s a date...?

Nic’s on Beverly 8265 Beverly Blvd. Jaime meets her new friend Leah at this vegan spot. After the pair discuss dating, Leah drops the bombshell that Jessey was married to someone else when he first met his now-fiancée, Cherie. Jaime and Leah were too busy setting up one of the season’s key dramatic plotlines to even order any of Nic’s vegan offerings.

Spartina 7505 Melrose Ave. Though Kane is medicated and bandaged following a plastic surgery appointment, he and Kelly meet Kevin for dinner at this Italian spot. They pair their salad and pizza with a discussion about their favorite sexual positions. Classic!

Valentino 324 N Rodeo Dr. Jaime and Anna browse the designer shop, and Anna forgoes using a dressing room, instead opting to try on a top in the middle of the store. She and Jaime also put on matching outfits and pose in the window. Pretty sure you are only allowed to pull these kinds of shenanigans if you spend a certain — unquestionably large — amount of money. Or, perhaps, you’re on TV.

Rosalynn Supper Club On the border of the Arts District and Little Tokyo in Downtown Los Angeles In one of the most cringe-worthy scenes of the season, Chef Jasper Lynn hosts a temaki night for Kevin and Kim’s first official date. Sadly, Kim doesn’t show, so we don’t get to see the chef behind this private dining experience in action. Hopefully, all the fish didn’t go to waste.

Leclaireur 450 N Robertson Blvd. Bling Empire newcomer Mimi joins Cherie, Jaime and Anna to shop this spot’s exclusive selection of fashion, art and decor, and we’re once again led to believe that Anna’s jewelry chooses her. Fashion icon Nicola Formichetti, whom Cherie says she met through Lady Gaga — brag! — also joins, and of course they talk about his most-famous creation, Gaga’s meat dress.

Ocean Prime 9595 Wilshire Blvd. This steak and seafood restaurant also served as a filming location for Season 5 of Selling Sunset. In Bling Empire, Kane and Jaime opt to eat outside for their meeting with Leah, where they confront her regarding the gossip about Cherie and Jessey.

Tokyo Japanese Outlet 114 Japanese Village Plaza Mall Kane, Kelly and Christine go shopping for some very cute stuffed animals, and, naturally, they can’t help but debase the wholesome activity by asking the salesperson if the shop also sells sex dolls.

Chinchikurin 350 First St. After the stuffed animal purchases, Kane, Kelly and Christine explore Japanese Village Plaza and stop by this okonomiyaki spot. They discuss who among them has ever tried “octopus balls,” aka takoyaki, which is a very popular Japanese street food.

Ricebox 541 South Spring St. In honor of his collaboration with Korean glasses brand Gentle Monster and, apparently, also the fact that he has a new apartment, Kane hosts a vegan dim sum-and-truffles dinner. The menu was curated by Ricebox, a contemporary Cantonese barbecue concept restaurant from husband and wife duo Leo and Lydia Lee.

N10 8436 W Third St. Jaime and Kane must be fans of Selling Sunset, because they chose another restaurant at which the O Group agents filmed in Season 5. This contemporary Italian spot is where Jaime ambushes Dorothy by bringing along Kane. Her plan to bring these two together over pizza and pasta didn’t exactly pan out, though, since Dorothy and Kane left the scene agreeing they simply weren’t going to be friends. Plus, Dorothy only ordered soup.

The Village Studios 1616 Butler Avenue Jaime hits up this studio for a photo shoot with her “go-to photographer,” Yoshi. She convinces Anna to join, and together, they capture content for their Instagram grids. Aspiring social media stars, take note.

Hollywood Forever Cemetery 6000 Santa Monica Blvd. Christine looks at different options for where she can lay her mother’s ashes to rest in this star-studded cemetery. It’s not enough to have her mom’s eternal resting place be near those of Judy Garland and Burt Reynolds, though. She also wants the chosen plot to be Feng Shui–approved.

Kyle Chan 8213 W Third St. Kane hosts yet another party with a truffle theme — we get it, you’re extremely rich! This time, it’s a diamond-and-truffle party in celebration of his friend, jewelry designer Kyle Chen. This is the only jewelry-adjacent event of the season where Anna Shay’s ability to attract the perfect piece goes unmentioned, but things do get interesting when Kim confronts Kevin about having slept with someone else while pursuing her. Kevin in turn confronts Kane about spreading that information. What happens next is the most half-hearted occurence of a glass being broken in reality TV history.

The Godfrey Hotel Rooftop 1400 N Cahuenga Blvd. Kane, Kim and Kelly meet up at yet another Selling Sunset filming location. Here, over drinks and shared plates, Kane talks about his fight with Kevin and the current drama between Christine and Anna.

Yamashiro 1999 N Sycamore Ave. Fashion photographer Yu Tsai throws a birthday party that Kevin, Jaime and Christine attend. While dining among the Cal-Asian restaurant’s stunning gardens, fellow guest actor Lewis Tan hits on a seemingly oblivious Jaime.

Terminal 27 8271 Beverly Blvd. Jaime and Dorothy meet up to shop this store’s selections from luxury labels and emerging designers. It’s here that Dorothy pushes Jaime to go on a date with the hot sales guy, Adam, and it’s revealed that Jaime has never heard of the girl group TLC, despite the fact that she’s dressed like one of the members.

Salt & Straw 9300 Culver Blvd. Taking second place for cringiest scene of the season is Jaime’s date with Adam at the Culver City location of Salt & Straw. Jaime’s flirting is painfully awkward, but the ice cream looks good.

Break Room Los Angeles 6473 Van Nuys Blvd. Is it even a reality show if the cast doesn’t go to at least one break room? Perhaps inspired by Kevin’s glass-breaking incident at Kyle Chan (see above), Kim invites Kevin on what he thinks is a date but turns out to be a scheme to get him and Kane to talk through their issues. After some back and forth about loyalty, Kane and Kevin eventually make up, though Kane claims they’ll never have a super deep friendship because of their conflicting Zodiac signs. Kevin then breaks more stuff, this time in an appropriate setting.

John Grogan Polygraph Examinations 6211 Van Nuys Blvd. Ah yes, another reality TV staple, the polygraph exam. John Grogan has been seen on many shows, and this time, he’s testing Kevin’s commitment to Kim. Ironically though, it isn’t Kevin’s honesty — or lack thereof — that leads to the end of their relationship. If, you know, you could even call it a relationship at all.

The Majestic Downtown 650 S Spring St. Kelly opens the runway show for her friend Skye’s brand, House of Skye, for LA Fashion Week at this historic venue. Kane also walks, and Christine and Kevin come to show their support. It seems like Kevin’s motivation in attending the show is also to complain to fashion industry insiders about never getting hired for modeling jobs anymore. Smart way to network, no?

Bao Dim Sum House 8256 Beverly Blvd. The most anticipated confrontation of the season happens between Christine and Anna at this Hong Kong–style dim sum spot. The nemeses forgo buns, dumplings and other bites in favor of tea — and threatening one another.








































































































