Kothai Republic in San Francisco blended Korean and Thai flavors to create inventive, modern dishes. Owned by an SF native chef, the restaurant is closing down this month. Its closure highlights the hurdles small, independent restaurants face in San Francisco’s competitive dining scene.
A Korean Thai Restaurant is Closing in San Francisco
Kothai Republic is located in San Francisco’s Inner Sunset at 1398 9th Avenue. Chef Sung Park and his team reimagined the dining experience, offering inventive dishes that combined Korean and Thai traditions.
The restaurant aims at utilizing local ingredients and house-made products to create dishes that nourish, delight, and bring goodness to the community. Diners could savor Korean classics like bibimbap and kalbi, alongside creative fusion dishes that combined flavors in unexpected ways.
The restaurant informed its community that it was going out of business. The team expressed their gratitude to the diners and said it was a privilege and a pleasure to serve the community…