Raleigh Asian Chain Closes Hillsborough Street Spot
The closure of one campus-area location leaves five other restaurants across the Triangle still open.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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A Raleigh Asian street-food chain closed its Hillsborough Street location, near North Carolina State University's campus, on October 31, 2026. The closure was announced on Instagram on October 30.
Why it matters
The shutdown removes one of the restaurant options near NC State's campus, while the chain's remaining locations across the Triangle continue to operate. The business said the decision followed some thought, though it did not describe the reasons in the extraction available.
The chain now operates five locations across the Triangle after the Hillsborough Street site closed, down from six. The announcement did not disclose revenue, lease terms or the reasons behind the decision.
The players
Chef Brian Young
Chef Brian Young leads the Raleigh-area Asian street-food restaurant group, which is known for its bahn mi sandwiches and bowls.
The details
The restaurant at 2526-100 Hillsborough Street, which serves bahn mi sandwiches, bowls, ramen and appetizers, closed its doors after Saturday, October 31. The business announced the closure on Instagram the day before, saying it had made the decision after some thought.
Timeline
October 30, 2026: Closure announced on Instagram.
October 31, 2026: Hillsborough Street location's last day of operation.
Market Landscape
Campus-adjacent restaurants near NC State have historically faced high turnover tied to student traffic and lease costs. This closure adds to that pattern while the chain keeps five other Triangle locations open.
Raleigh diners near NC State who relied on this location now need to look to other spots or the chain's remaining Triangle restaurants. The closure removes one lunch and dinner option from the Hillsborough Street corridor.
The takeaway
Campus-area diners should check hours before visiting, since small restaurants near universities can change quickly. Readers wanting the chain's current locations can look for the five remaining Triangle sites.
Further reading
For other restaurant changes in the area, browse Raleigh Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The News&Observer.
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