Beloved Austin dim sum restaurant New Fortune Chinese closing
Austin 360
The stacked carts patrolling the dining rooms and loaded with dumplings and steamed buns will stop their roll in April when one of Austin’s most beloved palaces of dim sum closes its doors. New Fortune Chinese announced Tuesday that it will permanently close on April 4.
“Unfortunately, due to the struggles we’ve endured during this pandemic, we are no longer able to sustain our operations and continue with our lease,” the restaurant posted on Instagram. “We are so grateful to our dedicated and loving staff, our friends, family, and loyal customers who have supported us over the years. We could not have made it this far without y’all.”
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