Broadway Cuisine

Classic Chinatown Restaurant Broadway Cuisine Reopens After Fire Damage | Eater LA

"Damaged by an alleged arson fire in February, the restaurant is reopening today, July 11, after five months of remodeling and restoration, a representative confirms. After the fire multiple systems were damaged, including the kitchen, exterior, and other critical systems; reconstruction cost over $100,000 and was not fully covered by insurance. Work included a new water heater, electrical wiring, walk-in fridge compressors, fire suppression, doors, drywall, and ductwork. The operation took over the 40-year-old Plum Tree Inn restaurant in Chinatown in 2021, with hospitality veterans Yi Long Yu and Wen Yu (plus two silent partners) reopening it under the new concept; the wide dining room historically catered to big groups, regulars, and families who came in for well-done Chinese dishes drawn from a 242-item menu. At a time when restaurants in the area have faced protests, ICE raids, and curfews, it’s presented as refreshing to see a classic Chinatown restaurant roar back to life; those visiting tonight might be celebrating with lion dancers and a general feeling of festivity." - Matthew Kang