An area resident has created a petition to save Mandarin Restaurant which he claims is shutting down.
Many of us have had enjoyable meals at the Mandarin Restaurant in Etobicoke.
There is now a petition circulating on social media to try and save the beloved Asian restaurant, at 1255 The Queensway, which is facing closure.
“This is a beloved community landmark where families and friends gather, celebrate and create memories,” wrote Treena Kachuba, who started the petition about earlier this month. It now has just over 20 signatures.
“For years, it has served not only delicious meals but also fostered a sense of community and belonging,” Kachuba said. “The Mandarin Restaurant faces an uncertain future, risking permanent closure if immediate action isn’t taken.”
The interior of the Mandarin which has been a fixture in the community for many years.
He believes the ongong impacts of the pandemic and rising operational costs are big factors of the potential demise.
The petition stresses that many local residents work at the restaurant, which attracts many food lovers to the area.
“Closing the Mandarin would mean losing a piece of Etobicoke’s identity and negatively impacting many lives connected to this establishment,” he said.
A ‘Save the Mandarin’ committee is being planned to organize events and campaigns to raise awareness and gather support from the community.
That entire Kipling Queensway Mall, where the Mandarin is located, face demolition as a number of high-rise condos are planned for the site. The Sobeys nearby and Royal Bank at the mall are also slated for the wrecking ball.
Many area residents will also miss the buffet-style restaurant and remember their meals there.
Some of the restaurant’s delicious Asian buffet style meals.
“My family has celebrated many special occasions and important milestones at Mandarin Queensway,” one diner wrote online. “The Mandarin restaurant is a vital part of the south Etobicoke community.”
“Very neat and accessible place. They provide big meals and for affordable rates,” another person said. “I loved the menu a lot and the staff members were super amiable and chatty. “
There are about 30 Mandarin restaurants in Ontario. There are 87 of the popular restaurants in the U.S. and Canada.