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The Quest to find the best Chinese restaurants on Long Island often leads us down paths paved with nostalgia, but lately, those paths have ended in heartbreak. We mourn the loss of two foundational institutions of Americanized Chinese cuisine: Jade King in Roslyn Heights and Hoi Ming in West Sayville. Though separated by geography, both shared a similar, vital role: serving as beloved, reliable community hubs that ultimately succumbed to time, economics, or retirement.

We are still shaken by the closing of Jade King last week.  As I'm sure you're well aware of now, but after 45 years, Jade King suddenly closed their doors, leaving the neighborhood in a lurch.  There are fewer and fewer old-school Chinese restaurants around.  White tablecloths are being hung up for good.  It's sad.  While Jade King wasn't our favorite Chinese restaurant, by far, it's still a shame.  Years ago, we lost Hoi Ming, and now this. Please share your thoughts in the comments ("Reply") box below the article.

Join us for our fourth podcast, "The Rise and Fall of Jade King".  As we detailed in this article, Jade King, an old-school Americanized Chinese restaurant that, for 45 years, was a staple in Roslyn Heights, NY, has closed.  The King is Dead 😭.  Long Live the King!    Sure, we had our differences, but we are as dismayed as you are by this tragic news.  So, we took to the airwaves to discuss our feelings and discuss what went wrong after all these years. Please write your own obituary, or share your comments beneath the article.

The rumor on the street is that Jade King in Roslyn, NY is closing their doors after 45 years to be replaced by a Chipotle due to rising rent 🥹 Another piece of Americana bites the dust. Is it too late to save them? I penned this ode for us to always keep Jade King in our hearts.