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What's Opening at Valencia Town Center: Round1, KPOT & a New Dining Lineup
The valley's biggest shopping center is in the middle of its biggest transformation in decades. Developer Centennial Real Estate is rolling out 175,000-plus square feet of new dining, entertainment, and lifestyle space in phases through 2027, headlined by Round1 Bowling & Arcade in the former Sears building and a dining lineup that now includes KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot, Bushfire Kitchen, Slice House, Bacio di Latte gelato, and Wafflecomb. Here is the full picture, from your Valencia insider, Sam Silver.
Valencia Town Center Sam Silver 5 min read
10+
new tenants announced in the current rollout
175K+
square feet of new dining, entertainment & retail
125K
square feet for Round1 in the former Sears space
2027
target for most openings, rolling out in phases
The Anchor
Round1 Bowling & Arcade: The Former Sears Building
The centerpiece of the transformation is Round1 Bowling & Arcade, taking over the massive former Sears building with about 125,000 square feet and targeting an early 2027 opening per the latest announcements. This is the kind of anchor the valley has never had: a modern entertainment complex with bowling lanes, karaoke rooms, Japanese-style arcade games, and the Spo-cha sports challenge area, all under one roof.
The same building is slated to include the YUU Japanese Food Hall, so the Round1 complex is shaping up to be a full-evening destination, not just a game stop. For families it is a rainy-Saturday answer and a birthday-party machine; for the date-night crowd it gives SCV a reason to stay local after dark instead of driving to the Valley or the city.
Sam's Quick Take
- Bowling, karaoke, arcade games, and a Japanese-style sports arena concept
- Ample mall parking; the complex is designed for whole-evening visits
- Early 2027 target opening, with the food hall joining the complex
- Watch the mall's tenant announcements for exact dates as they open
The Dining Lineup
New Restaurants Coming to the Mall
Beyond the anchors, the tenant board keeps growing. These are the confirmed names in the current rollout, with more expected as the phases continue through 2027.
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
Coming soon · Listed on the tenant board
All-you-can-eat Korean barbecue and hot pot, a build-your-own interactive format that is a hit with groups and families everywhere it opens.
Bushfire Kitchen
Wood-fired & fresh
A Southern California favorite known for wood-fired cooking: flame-grilled chicken, salmon, salads, and its signature fire-kissed vegetables and stone-baked flatbreads.
Slice House
New York-style slices
New York-style pizza by the slice, from the popular Southern California chain, adding a serious grab-and-go slice counter to the mall's food options.
Bacio di Latte
Artisan gelato
An Italian-inspired artisan gelato shop, bringing a proper after-dinner scoop stop to the Town Center with classic flavors made fresh.
Wafflecomb
Honeycomb waffles
A dessert and coffee concept built around honeycomb-shaped waffles, the sweet-treat addition the shopping day has been missing.
New Retail: Trelen & Pharmacy Boardshop
Lifestyle & boardsports
The rollout also brings Trelen, a lifestyle brand anchored on others-focused essentials, and Pharmacy Boardshop, a skate and surf shop, rounding out the new mix alongside the dining.
Opening schedules are phased and organizer-managed, so treat these as confirmed tenants with evolving timelines: exact grand-opening dates come from each brand and the mall's tenant announcements. The names above join an earlier wave that already includes Yard House and CAVA, both now open and busy. For the full valley-wide picture, see Sam's New Restaurants & Businesses 2026 roundup and the fall openings guide.
Why It Matters
What the Transformation Means for Valencia Living
For years, one of the top reasons people moved away from the Santa Clarita Valley was the drive out for entertainment. The Town Center's expansion directly answers that: more dining, a real entertainment anchor, and a reason for the whole family to make an evening of it without leaving Valencia.
For homebuyers it matters too. Neighborhoods around the Town Center, from the paseo-lined master plan to the townhome communities off Town Center Drive, gain walkable amenities when the center fills in. That is the kind of thing that shows up in how people shop for schools, commute, and live. As a REALTOR who has watched this valley for 22 years, I will say it plainly: the round of openings coming through 2027 is the most significant change to the valley's shopping landscape since the center first opened.
Current Town Center Lineup Worth Trying Now
- Yard House at River Oaks: 100-plus taps and a patio, open since April 2026
- CAVA at the Promenade on McBean: build-your-own Mediterranean bowls
- The Dudes' Brewing at 24250 Town Center Dr for a local pour in the heart of the center
- The Valencia Town Center Pumpkin Patch runs each fall, with the family Trick-or-Treat finale each Halloween
Watching the Valley Change, One Opening at a Time
Sam Silver has sold homes across Valencia for over two decades, and he keeps a running list of what is opening, what is coming, and what it means for each neighborhood. Thinking about buying near the Town Center, or anywhere in SCV? He is one conversation away. Follow the latest on the What's New page.