After eight years of dishing out eye-popping volumes of sushi, pho, and Mongolian barbecue, Lin’s International Buffet is closing its restaurant at 7915 W Loop 1604 N #125 on August 4. The popular pan-Asian eatery confirmed the abrupt shutter in a terse Facebook announcement.
The local mini-chain, which also has locations in Selma and Brownsville, didn’t offer any reasoning in its statement, forgoing the usual nostalgia that accompanies closure posts. Instead, it encouraged guests to visit its newest location at 615 SW Loop 410, Lin’s Seafood & Sushi.
Despite the rebranding, the “Seafood & Sushi” version of the restaurant isn’t much different from the “International Buffet” incarnation. Both offer raw bar seafood, a wide range of cuisines ranging from traditional Japanese to Chinese-American, and oddball offerings like pizza. Even the decor is similar, down to the black laminate countertops and sparkling chandeliers…