Family-owned restaurant in San Francisco's Japantown closes
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Published 2023-04-02
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All Comments (21)
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The restaurant business is tough. To last that long is a monumental achievement. Enjoy your retirement Mr. Tam.
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I was at Mum's Cafe a few weeks ago. I was devastated to hear that they are closing. Definitely the pandemic and inflation, rising crime all affected businesses around Japantown.The owner definitely had a great run and I hope retirement will bring peace and prosperity the family.
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This is why as a business owner, it was critical for me to own the building my business operates in. Save all you can to do this. Most of the stories of family business closing down is because of rent increases. The business is gone, with only memories.
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There is no point to operate any biz in SF. High crime, high cost, high regulation, high tax, high homeless.
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It's sad to hear they're leaving, but glad to hear that they were so be loved in their community. Wish I lived there and had a chance to try. Good luck in your new endeavors and many blessings upon you and your family
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tell us before they close next time, so we can make last call.
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When family restaurant close, the city is next to go.
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In Japan, there are city programs that directly works with retiring owners to find new owners willing to take over and preserve the business. It's a shame such a program doesn't exist and we ultimately see the businesses fall apart.
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I live half way on the other side of the country and it breaks my heart ♥️ to see a place like this close…it’s hard to find a good restaurant that has this kind of history and is such an icon of a community…Very sad to see you go and Best Wishes to all of you on your next journey.😊😊😊
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Imagine being a millionaire landlord in San Francisco and kicking this family out of their business
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We lost our family business of 30 years as well due to landlord raising rents by 30% and lack of business during COVID. A lot of small family businesses will end up closing. Very sad!
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Finally, a story with a somewhat positive spin. Never been there but live in So Cal and it's getting more difficult finding a good authentic Japanese restaurant. Happy retirement!
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Glad they are so fortunate & happy to have had such a wonderful family business as long as they were able too along with the fact that they stayed intact; no negative vibes came their way & all are healthy & alive!! Early retirement is the best!! Enjoy all your precious family moments together and blessings for your Golden Years 🎉🍾🥂❤️💕
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the whole state vibe.. cali really needs a better leader
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The writing is on the wall for California's failures. Paying the bill will be a generational legacy
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Many of the commercial properties in SF are owned by foreign investors (who live in Dubai for example) who only care about $$$$, not people or their 40 years in business. The investors raise the rent beyond what a business can afford then leave the property empty as a tax write off. This has been going on for decades. I remember reading a news article in the 1980's titled "Who Owns San Francisco?" and was shocked at the high percentages of foreign owned property listed by country.
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What a shame to this city if we invested in historic places and venues
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I grew up 2 blocks away. So sad, and sad that this is to be expected in California.
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Such a sad story but I hope this wonderful family can move on and build new memories. Best of luck 👍 ✨️
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That what happens under MR . Gavin
