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Buffalo’s food hall comeback on Niagara Street has a new heartthrob: William’s Kitchen. Tucked inside the reborn West Side Bazaar at 1432 Niagara St., the Korean comfort food counter is drawing steady buzz in the eight-restaurant lineup. The Bazaar’s late‑October 2023 grand reopening marked a milestone after years of planning and the 2022 fire that shuttered its former Grant Street space.
Here’s why the setting matters: the Bazaar is a WEDI-run small business incubator offering microloans, mentorship, and a launchpad for immigrant, refugee, and first-time entrepreneurs. The expanded West Side Bazaar spans roughly 16,000 square feet with seating for 200-plus, a stage, bar, classrooms, and test/rental kitchens. Hours are Tuesday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m., making it an easy stop for lunch, dinner, or early evening events.
On the menu, the standout is kimchi bokkeumbap—fried rice with fermented kimchi and scallions, topped with a fried egg. At William’s Kitchen, you can order it vegan (no egg), with Spam or chicken (listed at $11), or with beef (listed at $12.50). Diners also call out favorites like crisp fried dumplings, savory bulgogi, and a warming ramyun…