Old style Chinese restaurants were ubiquitous in Japan’s post-war period, and while there are thankfully still plenty left to seek out and enjoy, their numbers are dwindling due to the age of those running them. Serving simple, and what for many could be classed as soul food, they are wonderful, no-nonsense places that almost always offer the same dishes, but each with its own particular taste or style. Their interiors too are instantly recognisable, with red counters a common design choice.
Boxes that the little eatery above effortlessly ticked. A home from home where one could relax and enjoy some cheap and tasty food. A few beers too if you fancied it. But alas it is no more, as it has now also gone the way of so many little Tokyo bars and restaurants. An ending that while seemingly inevitable, is always terribly sad to see.
Denise says
Oh my this one hits right in the stomach……….. 🙁
Lee says
Yeah, I was shocked when I saw the inside. Very sad to see.
YesterdaysHero says
Man that last frame is hard to look at.
Lee says
I know. Not at all what I was expecting. Such a a contrast. But that’s the way so many go…
Richard says
Sad to see this happen.
Lee says
It really is. Seen it so many times now. Another one yesterday as well. And it’s terribly sad each and every time.
Linda says
Let’s hope it’s because they’re having a well deserved and relaxing retirement. It could be, right?
Lee says
It would certainly be nice to think that. And it could well be the case. So yeah, let’s hope so it is.
Ted T says
That blue face mask hanging on a nail…
Lee says
Yeah, that does hint at a lot…