Kim Son Restaurant Closes After 4 Decades in Houston Due to I-45 Expansion

End of an Era for Kim Son

• 💔 Kim Son, a beloved Houston restaurant, is closing its doors after more than four decades of service in EaDo.
• 🗓️ The final day of service for the Jefferson Street location is October 12th.

Impact of I-45 Expansion

• 🚧 The closure is a direct result of the $13 billion I-45 expansion project aimed at improving traffic and drainage in downtown Houston.
• 🏗️ Construction has already begun across the street from the restaurant, necessitating the closure.

A Legacy of Family and Community

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Founded by Tal La's parents in 1982, Kim Son moved to its Jefferson Street location in 1993.
• 🏆 At its peak, it was one of the largest restaurants in Houston, becoming a significant part of the city's story.
• 🤝 Longtime employees, some with 30 years of service, are part of the restaurant's enduring legacy.

Overwhelming Community Support

• 💬 Thousands of comments and messages of support have flooded Kim Son's social media pages following the closure announcement.
• 😭 Owner Tao La expressed deep emotion, with tears coming from reading the outpouring of community love and support.
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Customers, like Sheamrian Jenkins who has visited for over 30 years, are returning with family to say goodbye.

Cherished Memories and Future Hopes

• ✨ The restaurant has hosted countless weddings, anniversaries, and baby showers, serving multiple generations of families.
• 📍 While the Jefferson Street location is closing, the Bair location remains open.
• 🙏 The family hopes to one day return to the EaDo area, viewing this closure as just another chapter closing, with the hope of opening a new one soon.