Chandara House in Lynden has a new family behind the stove.
The owners discovered Lynden on a road trip, WhatNow reported. The change brings a new family to the restaurant.
Fresh Ingredients Prepared Daily
The restaurant describes its kitchen as using fresh ingredients prepared daily.
“We prep fresh ingredients daily and make every single dish exactly how we would serve it at our own dinner table,” the restaurant states on its website. WhatNow reported that diners will be able to choose different spice levels.
Ordering Options and Recognition
Chandara House's website includes an online ordering option. The restaurant's website also notes a local accolade, saying Chandara House “has been recognized as Best of Lynden for best ethnic food in 2025,” according to a snippet from the restaurant's site.
What a New Owner Has to Clear With Whatcom County
Taking over an existing restaurant isn't just a matter of swapping names on a sign. Whatcom County Health and Community Services says any new owner of an existing food business must complete a Change of Ownership Packet and secure a food establishment permit through the county before operating. The county's permit process calls for an application, a floor plan, and menu information, along with payment of an annual permit fee.
Once that paperwork is in, the county reviews the menu, equipment plan, and food-preparation methods for compliance with Washington food-safety rules, Whatcom County Health and Community Services says. An inspection is only scheduled after those plans are approved and all permit fees are paid. The county also notes that a change-of-ownership application generally takes about four to six weeks to review, and can stretch longer if menu, equipment, or building changes are part of the picture — the kind of regulatory step that stands between any new owner and an opening date, regardless of how ready the kitchen might be.
WhatNow reported the change in ownership.
