Clay Pot won't be returning to St. Mark's Place

Clay Pot's tenure at 58 St. Mark’s Place has officially come to an end, management confirmed via an Instagram message.

The restaurant, which served Hong Kong style open-flame cooked clay pot rice, opened here between First Avenue and Second Avenue in February 2018. It had been closed since the COVID-19 PAUSE. Their Bleecker Street outpost remains in service.

Per the rep: "St. Mark's Place will always have a place in our hearts."

Clay Pot ready to debut its clay pot offerings today on St. Mark's Place

[Photo from last week]

Clay Pot debuts tonight (hours are 6-11) at 58 St. Mark’s Place between First Avenue and Second Avenue.

As previously noted, they will serve traditional Hong Kong style open-flame cooked clay pot rice... there's a mix-and-match menu of clay pots featuring jasmine rice, ginger, scallion, soy sauce and a choice of protein.

You may check out some of their offerings via the Clay Pot Instagram account...

A post shared by Hong Kong Clay Pot Rice 🇭🇰 (@claypotnyc) on Feb 16, 2018 at 8:11am PST

Meanwhile! Next door... no word on when Chi Ken, the Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken Store, will open...



As for this address, Hakata Hot Pot and Sushi Lounge closed here at the end of February 2016. (Hakata Hot Pot combined with sister restaurant Zen 6 the next block to the west at 31 St. Mark's Place.)

Natori, a longtime favorite, closed at this address in November 2012.

Previously on EV Grieve:
Clay Pot, from Hong Kong to St. Mark's Place

Chi Ken, the Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken Store, coming to St. Mark's Place

Clay Pot, from Hong Kong to St. Mark's Place

Signage is up for a new restaurant called Clay Pot at 58 St. Mark's Place between First Avenue and Second Avenue...



According to their Facebook page, they will be serving "traditional Hong Kong style open-flame cooked clay pot rice."

Here's more:

Clay Pot Rice – a literal translation from the dish called “Bao Zai Fan” (煲仔饭) – is revitalizing a traditional style of cooking rice in a clay pot over an open-flame setting. A flavor packed combination of aromatic Jasmine rice, topped with fresh ginger, scallion, a splash of soy sauce, and enriched with your choice of protein, come together to deliver your taste buds on a powerful and savory exotic journey.

From the streets of Hong Kong ✈️ all the way to New York City!! We are super excited to announce our grand opening soon on St.Mark's Place. pic.twitter.com/mM6QHhiYvI

— Clay Pot NYC (@ClayPotNYC) February 6, 2017

Hakata Hot Pot and Sushi Lounge closed here at the end of February 2016. (Hakata Hot Pot combined with sister restaurant Zen 6 the next block to the west at 31 St. Mark's Place.)

Natori, a longtime favorite, closed at this address in November 2012.