Asian Fin, a long‑running Pan‑Asian restaurant at Donald Ross Village in Palm Beach Gardens, closed March 28 following dinner service.
In a note taped to the front door, the restaurant wrote: “After 18 wonderful years, we want to share that our restaurant will not be renewing its lease and will be closing its doors on Saturday at 9 p.m. We are deeply grateful for your loyalty, support, and friendship over the years. You have truly made this journey unforgettable. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your community for nearly two decades. We hope to welcome you in one last time before we say goodbye. With heartfelt appreciation, Asian Fin.”
Neither the restaurant nor the plaza’s management company responded to requests for comment.
According to Sunbiz records, Asian Fin Inc. was incorporated in 2007, and for the time being remains listed as active, with Sanghee Kim and Wai Kwan Yuen named as officers in its most recent filing.
Asian Fin: A Palm Beach Gardens go-to restaurant
The fusion spot became a familiar presence in the neighborhood’s dining landscape, drawing loyal regulars to its high‑energy dining room and broad menu until its quiet exit this weekend.
In a 2014 review, Palm Beach Post restaurant critic Charles Passy described Asian Fin as an ambitious and polished restaurant that stood out for both its scope and execution.
The Post later returned in a 2016 review by now‑Executive Editor John Bisognano, who praised the restaurant’s service and consistency, noting a menu that extended well beyond sushi and an owner presence that helped establish it as a dependable neighborhood spot.
In its final days, Asian Fin continued to draw longtime patrons. A regular customer told the Post the restaurant was serving diners late last week, including on a Friday night shortly before closing, with many stopping by to say goodbye to the owners and longtime employees.
Too much of a good thing in Palm Beach Gardens?
Donald Ross Village is home to several other sit-down dining options, including the Michelin-recommended Coolinary, Ela Curry and Cocktails, Mango Mercado, Sal’s Italian Ristorante, Grande’s and Blue Moon Diner. Subculture Restaurant Group is adding El Segundo to the mix near Coolinary’s courtyard seating. Dunkin’ Donuts and Firehouse Subs offer outposts too.
Jupiter resident Ron Luks said he and his wife had been regular customers since the restaurant opened.
“Parking has always been difficult for diners at that plaza,” Luks said. “We’ve opted not to go there too many times because parking is so difficult.”
Luks said parking challenges increased following construction at the plaza and remained competitive during peak dining hours, even when valet service was occasionally available.
Those observations also reflect this reporter’s experience. When heading to Coolinary for Project Michelin, my colleague Eddie Ritz and I spent quite a bit of time searching for parking spaces without having to valet our separate cars.
On the chopping block since spring?
Recently, Asian Fin’s space drew interest from other restaurateurs. In spring 2025 after losing a lease in Lake Park and searching for a new location, Jorge Paz, the chef-proprietor of Catch Seafood and Sushi, spent seven months negotiating Asian Fin’s space. He ultimately opened in West Palm Beach’s Northwood neighborhood, and Asian Fin remained.
Diana Biederman is the Palm Beach Post’s food and restaurant writer. Care to share news tips about the local dining scene? Please send them to dbiederman@pbpost.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today and sign up for our free At the Table weekly newsletter.
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