9 Bar, Serving Bubble Tea And Noodles, Opens In Aurora

AURORA, IL — Aurora residents now have more eatery options on Orchard Road on the city's west side. Specializing in bubble tea and noodles, 9 Bar officially opened Monday.

9 Bar, under operating manager Johnny Ma, is a partnership between Ma and his two business partners, all three of whom own eateries at Pacifica Square on Aurora's far east side. Their latest venture brings together their three menus, plus Korean pastries and Japanese spirits, city officials said.

Owners, guests and city officials, including Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, celebrated the restaurant with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday — Aurora's 40th this year. The West Aurora High School Marching Band participated to present a special performance during the event that was filled with "great energy, palpable enthusiasm and tasty eats from the Pan-Asian menu," officials said.

Located at 1330 N. Orchard Road, between Panera and Pizza Hut, the restaurant welcomes patrons to dine in or take out. The menu features noodles, rice bowls, appetizers as well as a variety of drinks and desserts.

9 Bar is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.