Wok Fire & Grill, the fast-casual restaurant located near the University of Arizona at 1135 N. Park Ave., is permanently closing.
The team behind the restaurant is ending its six-year run near the corner of Park Avenue and Speedway Boulevard — the very last day will be Sunday, April 27.
No specific reason was given for the closure, but the following was shared on social media:
“After six incredible years, Wok Fire & Grill will be closing its doors — but not without first expressing just how much your support has meant to us. You weren’t just customers—you became part of our extended family.
“Every kind word, every like/share, every visit, every shared meal helped build something truly special. You gave life to our small restaurant, and your loyalty is the reason we were able to keep going all these years. Through good times and hard times, you stood by us — and for that, we are eternally thankful.
“We’ve had the honor of celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, quiet dinners, and quick lunches with you. You let us be a part of your everyday moments and your milestones, and we’ll never forget that. Special shoutout to VSA (Vietnamese Student Association) and all the other clubs that partnered with us for fundraisers and events. Your energy, passion, and community spirit brought life and joy to our space. We’re so grateful to have been part of your journey.
“Though this chapter is ending, the memories, the friendships, and the gratitude will stay with us forever. Thank you for allowing us to live our dream, and for making it more meaningful than we ever imagined.”
The team is aiming to keep the restaurant open until the end of the day on Sunday, April 27 (subject to change).
Stop in and wish them well!
Wok Fire & Grill is located at 1135 N. Park Ave. For more information, visit wokfire.com.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
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