San Jose's oldest restaurant quietly closes after 94 years in business

A shrimp dish at Wing's in San Jose. A shrimp dish at Wing's in San Jose. Photo: Hubert S. Via Yelp Photo: Hubert S. Via Yelp Image 1 of / 50 Caption Close San Jose's oldest restaurant quietly closes after 94 years in business 1 / 50 Back to Gallery

A Chinese restaurant in San Jose's Japantown that opened in 1925 served its last diners Sunday night, reports KCBS.

Wing's was known for its neon red sign — with wings that flap — and its affordable Mandarin and Szechuan cuisine served in generous portions.

"For a group of 8, our total broke down to everyone paying $13 each and we had leftovers," a diner wrote in a recent Yelp review.

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Wing's is considered San Jose's oldest sit-down restaurant. Chiaramonte, a deli with counter service, is considered the oldest food business; it opened in 1908.

Owner Ashley Yu told KCBS that she didn't publicize the closing to avoid overwhelming her staff with customers hoping to dine at the restaurant in its last day.

The restaurant at 131 E. Jackson St. nearly shuttered in 2017 after a rent increase.

The Wing's closure comes after Harry's Hofbrau served its last bratwurst last month after 42 years in business.