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Great China Restaurant closes its doors after 35 years

Jeff and Nancy Dai, owners of the Great China Restaurant, said they are excited to announce their retirement after 35 years of owning and running their restaurant in Fallbrook. The restaurant officially closed on Sunday, Feb. 28.

The Great China Restaurant has been serving Fallbrook residents seven days a week year-round, so the Dais are looking forward to a calming retirement, filled with free time that will be spent gardening and creating more memories with their children and grandchildren.

They have raised their two sons, Jake and Mike, and their grandchildren while running the family business, and the entire family has loved being a part of the restaurant.

"The best memory I have from the Great China Restaurant has been being able to spend time together as a family," said Jake Dai. "It's been inspirational to see first-hand how hard my parents have worked for so many years."

The Dais said they have loved being a part of Fallbrook and its close-knit community and they have enjoyed the moments spent getting to know each and every customer over the years.

"Fallbrook really lives up to its reputation as the Friendly Village," said Dai. "We've seen different generations of families grow and continue supporting us over the years. We've been very fortunate to have this constant support. We're very thankful for everyone that has supported us over the years."

After 35 years serving the residents of Fallbrook, the Dais have made connections with hundreds of people, and they are very grateful to have had the opportunity to watch many of their customers grow to be their friends.

"My parents will miss seeing all of the customers they've gotten to know so well," said Dai, "We may not be seeing their faces as often, but we don't want to lose the connections made."

One hope the Dais have after spending all these years serving Fallbrook is that they have helped to inform the community about Chinese culture.

"We all hope that the Great China Restaurant has helped the community become interested in the Chinese culture," he said. "We hope that by bonding with our customers over food, we have also helped them to gain an interest in cultures that aren't their own."

The Dais said they would like to thank this community for the support and love throughout the years.

"It has been an honor to serve you," said Dai. "Thank you for coming into our doors, creating friendships, and embracing us like your own family."

"When one door closes, another door opens, and my parents are looking forward to embracing the new opportunities as they come."

 

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