Dok Suni's, the 21-year-old Korean restaurant at 119 First Ave., will be closing in the coming weeks, staff there confirmed.
A new operator is talking over the space... and is on this month's CB3/SLA committee docket for a new liquor license. There aren't many details about the incoming owners based on a look at the paperwork (PDF) that they filed on the CB3 website ahead of the meeting.
It appears that they will be open for lunch, with a proposed opening time of 11:30 a.m. ... with more Korean-style food... here is the menu that is included with the applicant's information...
Perhaps now would be a good time to pick up co-owner Jenny Kwak's book from 1998, "Dok Suni: Recipes from My Mother's Korean Kitchen."
looks like that awning hasnt been cleaned in 21 years either
ReplyDeleteWent for dinner last night. Hadn't been in a couple years and was sad at how shabby it looked. The food was hit and miss. Still great kimchi. Glad we went back once more before they closed, but definitely left feeling it's time had passed.
ReplyDeleteI still love the place and the food and service has never disappointed me.
ReplyDeleteDon't know where I posted this already, thought it was here.
ReplyDeleteWent there shortly after it opened with a Korean born friend of mine. She got very annoyed at the small portions and the fact that we had to pay extra for rice. Her words: "This place wouldn't last a week on 32nd Street." Well, they lasted much longer than she or I thought. According to my friend, Dok Suni = Strong woman. Best of luck to the staff and the "strong women" behind the venue.
this place is one of the most reliable, delicious and mellow spots to eat in the neighborhood. not nearly as popular as it was 10 or 15 years ago, which made it even more attractive as a customer. truly sad to see it turned into a fake momofuku.
ReplyDeleteThey were doing Korean food in the EV before Whitey even really knew what "kimchi" was. But like other cool places that have disappeared, I don't think they really fit in around here anymore. That is not meant as a slight against the restaurant--it's a damnation of this stupid neighborhood in 2014.
ReplyDeletedammit. i will have buy the book, just for the Jalapeno Chicken recipe.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite spots in the neighborhood. It was always possible to get a seat, hear each other talk, and enjoy the homestyle cooking. Great service always.
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