One of Beverly Hills' most recognizable dining rooms is on the clock. Crustacean, the celebrity loved Vietnamese fine dining spot on North Bedford Drive, has announced it will leave its longtime home at the end of July after nearly 30 years in the space. In a farewell notice, the AN Family said the restaurant will serve its final meals at the Bedford location on July 31, 2026, and described the move as a temporary pause while they look for a new address and work to keep the brand alive.
Owners Point To A Property Sale
In a farewell post titled “Bon Voyage Bedford,” the AN Family thanked regulars and first timers alike and wrote, “As we prepare for our next chapter, we invite you to stay connected so that we may continue to have the honor of serving you,” according to Crustacean Beverly Hills. Elizabeth An also told Fox Los Angeles that the Bedford Drive building has been sold and that the new owner has different plans for the property.
Team And Garlic Noodles Target A Comeback
The family says it hopes to keep its crew together and continue serving fans through pop ups at sister concepts and possible catering services, as reported by What Now. Those interim options are expected to give loyal diners a way to keep ordering signatures like AN’s Famous Garlic Noodles® while the group searches for a new brick and mortar home.
Helene An's Culinary Legacy
Chef Helene “Mama” An and the House of AN helped popularize Vietnamese American fusion cooking in the United States, with her work recognized by institutions including the Smithsonian and the California Museum. The Beverly Hills restaurant, which opened in the late 1990s, built a reputation for celebrity diners and for dishes like garlic roasted Dungeness crab and those now famous garlic noodles, according to reporting from the Los Angeles Times and Eater.
How To Say Goodbye
For anyone planning a farewell meal, practical details are still business as usual. Guests can check hours and reservations on the restaurant’s website, which lists the Bedford address as 468 North Bedford Drive and offers links for Resy bookings and takeout ordering. The AN Family has encouraged regulars to “come in and say goodbye” and is inviting diners to sign up for email updates on pop ups and future reopening plans, according to Crustacean Beverly Hills.
Real Estate Squeeze Hits Another Beverly Hills Classic
Crustacean’s pending move is the latest in a string of high profile Beverly Hills restaurant shakeups tied to property sales and landlord disputes, a trend that has been reshaping some of the city’s longest running dining rooms. Coverage of closures like 208 Rodeo, where a landlord clash ends 35-year run, highlights how real estate deals and shifting owner priorities can push even legacy spots to relocate or shut down.
