We can’t explain it, but it seems like the Treasure Valley is experiencing some sort of apocalypse when it comes to Chinese restaurants in 2025.
Several well-established Chinese restaurants in the Boise-area have closed over the last few months including Mandarin Palace, Golden Wok, Lucky Palace, Great Wall, Hong Kong Restaurant and most recently Shanghai Restaurant in Nampa. A few of these were long-time destinations for area families who adopted Ralphie Parker’s tradition of eating Christmas dinner at a Chinese restaurant à la A Christmas Story.
If your family’s favorite restaurant recently closed, don’t be dismayed. There are quite a few delicious local restaurants serving meals on Christmas Day!
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While there are some cynics in Boise foodie groups who will give you a snarky “your own home,” when you ask which restaurants are open on Christmas, this is a judgement-free zone. You don’t need to explain to us why you’re hoping to dine-out on Christmas Day!
Boise is Home to One of America’s Best Christmas Restaurants
Just know that if you are looking for a restaurant open on Christmas Day, you’re very lucky to call the Treasure Valley home. 24/7 Wall Street took on the challenge of making a list of “the Best Restaurants for Christmas in Every State” and Idaho’s winner is nestled in the heart of Downtown Boise…