Mama Ji's, the Sichuan restaurant at 4416 18th St. in San Francisco's Castro, will serve its last meals on Friday, Oct. 31, according to the SF Standard and Eater SF's running list of October closures.
Why it's closing
Owners Lily Ji and Marv Wolpa cited a rent increase and their plans to retire. The restaurant opened in 2013 and built a loyal following for its dim sum and spicy Sichuan dishes.
Part of a tough October
Eater SF's October closures roundup lists a string of longtime Bay Area restaurants and bars shutting down this fall, from San Francisco to the East Bay and Peninsula.
If you want one last meal
Address: 4416 18th St., San Francisco
Final day: Oct. 31, 2026
Expect crowds in the final week.
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