NEWBERG, Ore. — A downtown Newberg restaurant known for its Korean and Japanese cuisine has a new owner.
Joshua Yoon took over ownership of KOJA Ramen and Bulgogi on April 15, bringing with him a background that spans immigration, pastoral upbringing, law enforcement, and more than a decade in the restaurant industry. He said his goal is to preserve what Newberg already loves about the restaurant while deepening its identity as a family-run establishment.
“My goal is to keep it as the ‘portal’ for authentic East Asian flavor in Newberg, while infusing it with the heart of a family-run business,” Yoon said. “I saw KOJA as more than a shop; it’s a way to build a legacy for my family while bringing the love of Korean and Japanese cuisine to the neighborhood.”…