BIZNOTE: South Delridge restaurant closes

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(WSB photos)

Thanks to the texter who sent word that the Vietnamese restaurant Hoang Kim (9418 Delridge Way SW) has closed. We went over for a look – here’s the note on the window:

Hoang Kim had been there for about two years, taking over what had been 88 Restarant. In a social media post about its closure, Hoang Kim said, “Hope to see you all again at a new better location!”

WS Pho Lover January 3, 2020 (4:36 pm)

Oh no! We loved Hoang Kim. Hope to see them open up in a new spot.

Diane R January 3, 2020 (4:46 pm)

There is already a new owner :) Should make everyone happy soon!

WSB January 3, 2020 (5:51 pm)

If you know them, please suggest they get in contact with us … otherwise we only get to find out via permit filings, signs on doors, reader tips. And of course frequently driving by, as the space is now on our ever-endless watch list … TR

john January 3, 2020 (5:37 pm)

Sad to see such a small family-run restaurant close. Our vegan daughter had just got us primed on their Vietnamese plant based dishes.

Gxnx January 3, 2020 (5:51 pm)

What happened to that bank of America branch…it is closed..?? In white center

WSB January 3, 2020 (6:12 pm)

It’s been closed for months. No comment from B of A when we inquired.
- Bryan January 4, 2020 (11:06 am)
  
  The BofA has definitely not been closed for months. I had been going there at least once a week for years. The first time I went and it was closed was early to mid December.
  - WSB January 4, 2020 (11:32 am)
    
    Yes, the White Center B of A branch on 17th SW has been closed for almost six months. I still have a photo of the sign we photographed last summer. Here it is:
    http://whitecenternow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_3356.jpg
  - Theo Frey January 4, 2020 (3:10 pm)
    
    They’ve left the atm’s in operation but shutdown the inside months ago.
    - AJ January 4, 2020 (7:50 pm)
      
      The ATMs are gone now, too. I tried going there on 12/20 and ended up going to the Westwood branch.

Mj January 3, 2020 (6:01 pm)

Operating a small restaurant is a 24 7 commitment and is really tough with thin margins.

Hailey January 4, 2020 (5:19 pm)

Mj- restaurant management is tough- but 24/7? Do you know what 24/7 means?

Hoang Kim customer January 4, 2020 (9:05 pm)

Hailey, I don’t think Mj meant 24/7 literally, it’s a figure of speech. When you own/operate a small business, the work often doesn’t end when you leave the ‘office.’ There’s often a lot of work and planning etc after hours. It can feel 24/7. Good luck to Hoang Kim! Their food is so good, some of the best Vietnamese I’ve had. Also, they were knowledgeable and helpful regarding gluten free needs. If/when they reopen, I hope more people will give them a try! It was never as busy as it should have been.

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