"We are now closed," they wrote. "A big THANK YOU to all our customers for the support and patronage over our 20+ years of business."
China House boasted a 4-star rating on Yelp and has dozens of positive reviews. Most cited the large portions, low prices, and friendly customer service as high points.
Some people left thank yous to the restaurant on the review site as word trickled out about the closure.
"Will miss this place," one reviewer wrote. "... They made things fresh for you, not pre-cooked. I hope that other places I go to ... (give) service like China House."
Boston Restaurant Talk broke the news about the eatery's demise.
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