It was a milestone third-generation owner Bo Jean Lim wasn’t sure they would see. “Many things have come and gone since 1932, but throughout that time, one entity has become a fixture … on the landscape of San Antonio and that is the Golden Star Cafe,” said former mayor Henry Cisneros, who grew up on the West Side. The restaurant marked its 90th anniversary recently with local officials, loyal customers and longtime workers on hand - and a lion dance to bring good luck and fortune. The new owners have invited the current owners to stay on, but nothing has been determined as of yet.Golden Star Cafe, a Westside institution for nearly a century, is unique for its longevity in a fast-burn industry and its blended diner-style menu of traditional Chinese, American and Mexican fare. It’s going to be fun, but also sad,” she adds.Īfter April 30th, Wally’s Kitchen, which is also a Chinese restaurant will be taking over the space. I’m excited to see lots of faces in the community, and new, and old customers.

Without them, our dream wouldn’t have been able to come true. “From myself and everyone that’s been here, we’d just like to thank everyone.

People come and don’t realize that we’ve been here for more than 50 years,” she says.Īt the end of the day, Wong says she and her family will always be grateful for the support of the community. Lots of people still don’t know we’re here because we’re close to the Farmers Market but we don’t have any bright signage. “I saw that! It shocked me at first because I came across it on Facebook. The community of Grande Prairie has planned a five-day event, starting on April 25th to support the restaurant as much as possible.

It’s amazing to think about all the changes and the events that have been celebrated right here,” she says. We had customers come in the other day and tell us they got engaged here and they’re probably in their seventies. “It’s crazy to see how many people have reached out to tell us that they celebrated their wedding, birthday, or other events at Golden Star. Wong says it’s a little overwhelming to think about how many people from the community have supported the restaurant since it first opened in 1969.

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