Adored Boston-area Chinese food restaurant closes after over 50 years
A Boston suburb has lost a longstanding establishment.
China Rainbow in Watertown closed last weekend after more than 50 years of service.
A Facebook post from realtor Anthony Susi indicated that the old-school eatery was closing on Saturday, Dec. 20 as the owner, Tammy Young, seeks retirement.
"All my friends who enjoy China Rainbow, go get your Chinese fix before Tammy closes and retires on Dec 20th," Susi wrote in the post alongside a picture of a message taped to the front door of the restaurant.
"Thank you for your patronage," the message read, per Susi's post. "I am deeply grateful for the memories, laughter and loyal support over the years and will cherish the time we've spent together. I love you all. Tammy."
Several Google reviews also confirmed that China Rainbow was shutting down on Dec. 20, with some stating the restaurant actually closed on Dec. 21.
"So good!!! Classic childhood Chinese food. A must try. Sadly I hear they are closing on the 20th. So you must try them soon," one review read.
"Really good food....so good...but they are closing December 21," another review read. "Wishing you the best."
Established in 1972, China Rainbow was described as "Watertown's first and finest Chinese restaurant," according to Yelp .
The family-owned and operated business specialized in authentic Cantonese and Polynesian cuisine, with dinner specials including General Tso's Chicken, Chicken Polynesian and Hawaiian Wedding chicken.
The address for the now-closed China Rainbow is 36 N Beacon St., Watertown.
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