TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (Trussville Tribune) -- It is the end of an era as Palace Chinese Restaurant announced this week that it would close its doors after serving Trussville and the surrounding area for 25 years.
According to Chris Basinger with the Trussville Tribune, Palace will officially close its current location at the Trussville Crossings shopping center on April 23.
Operator Joy Tang said they hope to reopen in the Trussville area but have yet to find a new location.
The family-owned restaurant first opened on Friday, July 7, 2000 and joins Regal and Walmart as the only businesses in the growing commercial area remaining from that time.
Spanning three generations, Palace has evolved while staying true to its roots.
Throughout the years, it has been a gathering place for families, friends, and neighbors–offering not just meals but a sense of community.
Many who once sat in high chairs at the restaurant have grown up and returned as young adults for a familiar meal while home for the holidays.
Tang said seeing those familiar faces year after year has been one of the greatest joys of running the restaurant.
“Palace Chinese Restaurant has been part of so many special moments—from bustling Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners to crowded Sunday lunches after church and the countless takeout orders that made their way to family tables across Trussville. Whether it was a quick bite with friends or a meal shared during the holidays, the restaurant has been honored to be a small part of so many lives,” Tang said.
“Trussville has always been and will continue to be a unique and special place, where small businesses like ours can thrive because of the people who call it home. As we prepare to close this chapter, our family extends heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has walked through our doors. The memories made here will stay with us, just as we hope Palace Chinese Restaurant will remain a cherished part of Trussville’s story.”