Goodbye from Jade Kitchen

Dear Jade Kitchen community,

Thank you so much for your support over the past year. I’m writing to share that I have decided to close Jade Kitchen's operations here in Boston.

This was one of the most difficult decisions I've had to make because it's been such an incredible journey together. After moving to Boston in Fall 2024, I began Jade Kitchen as a passion project with the goal of making healthy, home-style Chinese meals more accessible for busy people. This small experiment quickly grew into something much bigger and more meaningful than I could have ever imagined - thanks to all of you.

Thank you for sticking with us through our early growing pains: long pickup lines during our first week, breaks between operations, changing menu styles, and constant iteration. Your support has meant more to me than I can express. I feel like I've built a personal connection with so many of you - especially those whose names I saw come through week after week. 

As I approach graduation and reflect on what I want to build long term, I realized that a high-intensity food operations business isn’t the right path for me. 

Jade Kitchen taught me more than I could have learned in any classroom — about resilience, operations, community, and what it takes to bring an idea to life. I’m incredibly proud of what we built together, and honored I had this opportunity to serve you.

Thank you for trusting us with your meals and for being part of this journey. I sincerely hope our paths cross again. 

With love,
Jessie