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Golden Wok, a Chinese restaurant in Garden City, will close permanently on May 17 after 27 years of operation. The owners cited their children's lack of interest in the business and their youngest daughter's desire for family time as reasons for the closure.
Golden Wok, a fixture in Garden City for nearly three decades, will close its doors for good on May 17. The owners shared on social media that their two oldest children have no interest in continuing the family business. Their youngest daughter, at nine years old, longed for more family time, prompting the owners to make this difficult decision. The restaurant has served traditional Chinese dishes such as moo shu and egg foo young for 27 years, becoming a favorite in the Treasure Valley. The owners stated that their customers' happiness made their days fulfilling. "We make food with our love not just for money," they emphasized. Closing the restaurant allows them to focus on family and fulfill their daughter's wish. This closure marks the end of an era for a cherished local establishment.