A permanent closure for Dhom on 12th Street

Dhom has announced its permanent closure as of Monday at 505 E. 12th St. between Avenue A and Avenue B. 

A sign outside for patrons thanks them for their support (thanks to all the readers who noted this)...

Dhom opened in July 2022, serving up Laotian cuisine from owners whose credits included Tribeca's Khe-Yo. That 11-year-old restaurant also just closed. 

Co-owner Nick Bradley told Eater: 

He says he feels "slightly betrayed" by the hospitality industry, "that you put your life’s work into," and “all those who make 3 to 5 percent off our work is what's causing us to close." 

Bradley cited the percentages taken by credit card companies, point-of-service apps, rising insurance premiums, and inflation as having battered not just his restaurants, but the industry at large. "It leaves me kind of bitter," he says. 

He pointed out he’s articulating these reasons for closing in an attempt to get the attention of local government and others who "can help do something about it." 

The 12th Street space previously housed the high-end cocktail lounge Mace. Double Wide closed at No. 503-505 in March 2018 (much to the relief of some neighbors). 

Openings: Dhom on 12th Street

Dhom recently (July 8) debuted at 505 E. 12th St. between Avenue A and Avenue B. (Thanks to Vinny & O for the photos!)

Soulayphet "Phet" Schwader and Nick Bradley, whose credits include Tribeca's Khe-Yo, are behind this Southeast Asian cafe and cocktail bar.

Hours: 

Monday-Wednesday — 11 a.m. to midnight 

Thursday-Saturday — 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. 

Sunday — 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. 

You can find the all-day cafe menu here. And some food pics on Instagram. 

Mace, the high-end cocktail bar, left the address in the summer of 2020.