Ju Gaek Restaurant Closes...?

Well, it looks like the best bunshik in Flushing, Ju Gaek Restaurant 주객천하, has closed! I'm not sure, but there's a new sign and a new name, which almost certainly indicates new ownership. And Ju Gaek wasn't even around all that long! I wonder what happened...

Anyway, the new place is called 우리두리, which means "us two," though I haven't noticed any English signage yet, nor have I had the chance to sample the food. That's for next time...

Added a pic of Ju Gaek Restaurant

Here's a pic of Ju Gaek Restaraunt (주객천하) next to the bagel place that I used to love (called Hot Bagel). I recently discovered that the bagel spot is under new management. They've kept the same staff, and honestly I haven't detected a difference in taste or price, but the new managers haven't gone out of there way to make customers feel at home like the other folks, who did such a great job at it.

This photo is a bit outdated, and Ju Gaek Restaurant has a different sign than the one pictured here (this one is that of the former establishment). This is standing directly in front of Staples on Northern Blvd.

New Favorite

주객천하, or Ju Gaek Beer & Soju Restaurant, is a new spot that has become a favorite of ours. It literally means Drinking Customer's Heaven and Hell, which refers to the restaurant's evening alter-ego. It's located to the right on Northern after Parsons going East, (just past my favorite bagel spot in Flushing). It's a restaurant by day and a Korean style drinking establishment by night (after 8 pm the menu changes to typical dishes that compliment Soju and beer).

The day menu is pretty much your average Korean bunshik, most efficiently explained as Korea's version of the diner: quick, inexpensive staples that are filling and scrumptious. And the best part of this place is the prices are actually bunshik-like! It's about time there was an affordable little spot like this. There are several other bunshik in Flushing, most notably on Union St. 'tween Main St. and 34th Ave, but none of them are priced right, and to be honest, none stack up in terms of atmosphere, service, and most importantly taste.

Ju Gaek Restaurant is located in the same spot where another Korean restaurant used to be, but one that wasn't worth mentioning (way over-priced). Although, I've yet to try the evening version, so far I would recommend the day's restaurant for sure.

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