Owners order take-out

As of Thursday, the Hunan is not on the Park.

Hunan On The Park has served up traditional Chinese food for seven years. The restaurant closed its doors this week so the owner can concentrate on running his restaurant in Wellington.

"It seems that a majority of the community preferred Mandarin," said sophomore Joseph Veselak, a Hunan lunch waiter since October. "But there was also a strong following for those who preferred the prices and overall 'laid back' atmosphere of the Hunan."

"I wanted to eat there one last time before it closed," said sophomore Shawn Steiman.

The Mandarin's owners purchased the Hunan's old space in Oberlin. According to Mandarin owner Connie Luu, the new restaurant will be a noodle house.

According to Veselak, the majority of the Hunan's customers were Conservatory faculty and students, though College students, administrators faculty and community residents were often there.

Senior Lauren Chyet ate a final lunch at the Hunan Wednesday. "It was completely packed," she said.

Veselak said Sunny Kwong, Hunan's owner, is not leaving for monetary reasons. "During my time working there, I served many regulars and business was always steady," said Veselak.

Kwong was not available for comment.

The Hunan has been open at 111 E. Herrick Ave. in Wellington since 1991.

Kwong will join his business partner, who has run that restaurant since it opened, until he can open a new Hunan in North Olmstead later this year.

Hunan on its way out: Hunan closed its doors Thursday after seven years in the Chinese food business. (photo by James Cochran)