Chew on This: Pei’s closing in Cedar Rapids, Tin Roost reopens after fire

Pei’s Ohana Mandarin, an Asian restaurant in Cedar Rapids for 34 years, announced on Sunday afternoon plans to permanently close.

The restaurant’s last day at 3287 Sixth St. SW will be June 30.

“We are so thankful to our customers over the years, and we hope to get a chance to say goodbye to you all before we permanently close,” the restaurant posted. “Our last day will be June 30; we will continue our normal hours until then.”

Since the restaurant first opened in 1987, Pei’s has served an expansive Chinese and Japanese menu, as well as one of a few traditional Korean menus in the state.

“Restaurants have been a part of the Pei family for many generations and across the U.S.,” the restaurant’s website says.

Pei’s will be open for dine-in from Sunday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday from 4 to 9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 4 to 10 p.m.

Carryout orders will be available Sunday to Wednesday from 4 to 9 p.m., Thursday from 4 to 9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 4 to 10 p.m.

Tin Roost reopens after fire

After a fire in the morning of June 15, Tin Roost has reopened.

The North Liberty Fire Department received a call at 2:16 a.m. about smoke coming from the building, according to a news release from the fire department. Emergency crews were on the scene for about two hours. No employees or guests were at the closed restaurant when the fire started.

The restaurant at 840 W. Penn St. reopened June 19, with specials for Fireball shots and Firefighter chicken sandwiches. It first opened in North Liberty in 2017.

“ … (W)e're beyond thankful that all of our staff had left for the evening and no guests were in the restaurant,” Tin Roost posted on social media June 15. “Equipment is easily replaceable, but a team member or member of our community is not.”

Delhicacy Indian Street Fusion moving to Blairs Ferry Road

Delhicacy (pronounced like “delicacy”) is opening a new location at 921 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE in Cedar Rapids after closing its NewBo City Market location on April 18.

The Indian restaurant, formerly known at Melting Bite, will be in the former Fuzzy’s Tacos spot.

The restaurant said on social media that it’s aiming to open in late June or early July, once renovations are completed.

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