Margret C.
Yelp
There is an interesting mix of establishments here (located on E. Sahara Ave., the other part of the center borders Karen Ave.)- lots of ethnic restaurants like Lotus of Siam, Komol, Las Palmas Mexican restaurant (all worth going to, BTW), little Asian markets, John Fish Jewelers, the Cue Club (smoky billiard place), The Gay & Lesbian Center, The Green Door (fantasy social club), a Gay Bar, Apollo Spa (gay), a thrift store whose church (located in the center as well) members help the homeless, a new addition, US K & K Jewelry (in my opinion, the best bead store in Las Vegas) and so many other little lesser known stores. Years ago, there was a tiny place called Mary K's- a little arcade type place.
This place has a reputation for being sketchy (I remember a realtor saying how bad it was, and I was like, "Oh, I don't live too far away from that place", which he didn't expect- that was funny). I've seen some homeless people and some druggie types, but it's fine. I doubt that the asian buses would bring their many passengers over (Korean BBQ), if they thought that their lives were in danger. There are parts of the city that I wouldn't go to, either- anyway, every city has questionable places- just be aware of your surroundings.