A popular bowling and arcade chain is coming to one of New Jersey’s busiest malls.

Construction has been underway for months at Menlo Park Mall in Edison to transform the former Rainforest Cafe space into a Round1 Bowling & Arcade.

The Japanese-based entertainment venue will feature arcade games, bowling lanes, billiards, karaoke, a full bar and food options. Round1 operates more than 50 locations across the U.S., including two in New Jersey — at the Deptford Mall and The Mills at Jersey Gardens in Elizabeth.

The Menlo Park location is slated to open in May 2026 on the mall’s lower level, taking over the former Rainforest Cafe spot, which shut down in February 2025 after nearly 27 years.

Menlo Park Mall is a two-level shopping center anchored by Macy’s and Nordstrom, and includes a

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