Chinatown, what now is called China Corner, is experiencing gentrification. Some small businesses are closing or being forced to vacate due to major projects, drawing the Asian community away. However, other businesses are coming together to combat the change and bring life back to Chinatown.
Many residents and legacy businesses have been pushed out of Chinatown D.C. recently due to developments and public safety concerns. However, one businessman is working to start a new chapter.
Chef and entrepreneur, Gene Nguyen, recently opened Ambrosia Vietnamese Restaurant in the space former occupied by Tony Cheng’s Seafood Restaurant, which closed in late 2025 after nearly 40 years…