A Legendary Chinese Restaurant Suddenly Shutters After 40 Years, and More LA Restaurant Closures to Know

Los Angeles’s restaurants continue to face difficult headwinds, starting in 2020 with the onset of a global pandemic and exacerbating with the Hollywood labor strikes in 2023, which led to an industry-wide slowdown that’s continued into 2025. From the lingering impacts of the Hollywood strikes to adverse weather and increased costs (labor, rent, ingredients, etc.), many variables continue to batter restaurant owners who operate on razor-thin margins. Los Angeles restaurants also continue to struggle with the impact from the 2025 fires, including slow business and devastating property loss. Here are notable restaurant closures for April. For more closures news, visit our 2024 round-up.

Oriel— Chinatown wine bar and French bistro Oriel closed on April 25. First opened in 2017, the restaurant became a neighborhood favorite for its bistro-style dishes, curated wine list, and unique ___location right under the train tracks. The closure was announced in a statement posted to Instagram, which reads: “We express our profound gratitude to all our loving and loyal staff, consistent regulars, and the welcoming community of Chinatown. It has been our honor to serve you over the past seven years.”

Brazilian Plate House— Torrance’s Brazilian Plate House closed in February after eight-and-a-half years of serving pão de queijo, fried plantains, tilapia plates, and more. The closure was announced in an Instagram post that thanked customers, staff, and the community for their years of support.

Holy Cow— The Culver City ___location of barbecue restaurant Holy Cow closed on April 27 after 10 years in the neighborhood. Luckily, Holy Cow’s original Santa Monica ___location remains open, serving its famous Carolina pulled pork, Texas brisket, beef ribs, and more.

Mandarette— Celebrated Chinese restaurant Mandarette Cafe suddenly closed on April 14 after 40 years. The restaurant was opened in 1984 by renowned restaurateur Cecilia Chiang and her son Philip Chiang, and became a cult-favorite for its traditional Chinese cooking and flexibility with dietary restrictions.

Little Sister DTLA— Modern Vietnamese restaurant Little Sister closed its Downtown LA ___location in late February after 10 years in the neighborhood. Luckily, Los Angeles won’t have to go without the restaurant’s warm milk rolls, chicken rendang, and banh mi for too long, since a new Little Sister ___location is slated to open at the Beverly Center this year. Currently, Little Sister still has outposts in Redondo Beach, Irvine, El Segundo, and Huntington Beach.

Yangban— After temporarily closing in December 2024, modern Korean restaurant Yangban announced it would be permanently closing its Arts District restaurant in an Instagram post on April 16. But this isn't the end for Yangban; via a spokesperson, owners John and Katianna Hong told Eater LA that they are looking for a new ___location for the restaurant in Los Angeles.