We know everyone keeps saying the economy is in the toilet, but god, the waves of restaurant and business closures in Hong Kong just seems to be neverending. The latest victim that we’re waving goodbye to is Cinta-J, the popular Filipino restaurant in Wan Chai.
Situated on Jaffe Road, Cinta-J is well known for its cheap and cheerful this-this rice lunch boxes, classic home cooking-like Filipino dishes, as well as Indonesian and Malaysian bites. They also have live music entertainment every night, and are a great place for cocktail-fuelled karaoke.
Unfortunately, the restaurant posted on their Facebook page on Monday, August 25, that they will be permanently closing on September 30. “Our lease has concluded, and the landlord is reclaiming the property,” Cinta-J wrote, additionally thanking customers for their support and memories made over the 42 years that the restaurant has been in business.
We’re going to miss their all-day happy hour deals for $50 drinks from Mondays to Thursdays, so it’s no hardship to pop over for one last karaoke night before Cinta-J is gone forever. Will we see you there too?
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