BIZNOTE: Is Korean restaurant Miso in Highland Park closed temporarily or permanently?

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ORIGINAL THURSDAY REPORT: Thanks for the tips. That’s the note on the door at Miso, which opened eight months ago at 1513 SW Holden in Highland Park. The other piece of paper is a Seattle Public Utilities notice dated today saying that water is facing imminent shutoff in the face of a $2,106 bill. Does this mean the restaurant is permanently closed? We’ve tried to reach the owner, including via phone numbers in licensing and corporate records, but have not made contact yet. Miso started serving Korean food last September in the space vacated five months earlier by Wanna Burger and Teriyaki. We’ll update with anything more we find out about its status.

FRIDAY UPDATE: Went by to check late this afternoon – still closed, same two notes on the door.

TeriyakiLover May 23, 2024 (8:55 pm)

I wish Wanna Teriyaki would come back

JulNJer May 23, 2024 (9:36 pm)

NOOOOOOOO! Miso is my family’s favorite restaurant by far. I’d be willing to donate to keep them open if needed. Can’t recommend them enough if they reopen – innovative menu options, high-quality ingredients, and kind, friendly owners.

burrito May 23, 2024 (11:29 pm)

What about El Camion? They have been gone for months with no word after the initial ‘fixing the truck’ thing

WSB May 23, 2024 (11:59 pm)

I have tried repeatedly to get an update from them. No replies since the first one.

Aida May 24, 2024 (3:45 am)

I’d be happy to contribute. It’s my favorite restraunt in the area. I hope you can get in contact.

Sliceguy May 24, 2024 (6:27 am)

This could be a great spot for pizza?

Derp May 24, 2024 (9:19 am)

Let’s us know when you are ready to open.
no May 24, 2024 (9:44 am)

We do not need another pizza joint in west seattle there’s plenty.
- Alki resident May 24, 2024 (10:14 am)
  
  There’s no pizza places in Highland Park area and every pizza place is very different.
  - 한mel May 24, 2024 (4:53 pm)
    
    we don’t need another pizza place there are plenty of pizza places. there are zero Korean restaurants and the restaurant from the reviews and people I’ve talked to, it’s clearly loved. we should work to foster these communal spaces than to just replace it with another boring food Seattle has plenty of.

stephen May 24, 2024 (8:00 am)

Don’t go, Miso! I need you!

SoupChef May 24, 2024 (8:34 am)

I hope they don’t close down! I would be willing to donate to a gofundme to keep them open. This restaurant is such a gem!

Jb May 24, 2024 (11:58 am)

Ah nuts! Their vegetable jeon was the best! 😢

Jeepney May 24, 2024 (12:18 pm)

Really wanted to see them succeed but I felt it wasn’t a good fit for the neighborhood. I also agree would be nice to get a pizza joint that sells slices.

Aida May 24, 2024 (1:27 pm)

There is literally no other Korean for miles, it was a perfect fit imo
- Jeepney May 24, 2024 (3:01 pm)
  
  If it was a perfect fit, why did it close?
- Alki resident May 24, 2024 (9:10 pm)
  
  There’s a brand new Korean place on 152nd. Huge menu. You should try it. It’s not miles away
  - Bbron May 24, 2024 (9:50 pm)
    
    it’s literally 5 miles from Miso what are you talking about?
  - That’s burien May 24, 2024 (11:23 pm)
    
    What the heck.?! Next you’ll suggest a local spot in Kirkland.
Mel May 24, 2024 (4:56 pm)

“not a good fit for the neighborhood” is doing a lot of heavy lifting here care to elaborate?
- Kyle May 24, 2024 (9:32 pm)
  
  I’ll bite. The value prop just isn’t there. It’s $20+ for takeout and the location is a poor dine in experience (small tables, draft from door, right by road). If you really like Korean food it is good. If you want a good deal to fill your family like wanna teriyaki was, it is not. No shade, but that is the fact. The dubop bowls keep getting smaller and they already are the cheapest entree on the menu. If you’re not adding value for residents in walking distance, they’ll drive to Westwood village where there are more options.
  - mel May 25, 2024 (5:09 am)
    
    If you only think of food as “value for residents”, there is no value to come from your conversation.i honestly feel really bad for anyone you talk to or interact with tbh.
    - Jeepney May 25, 2024 (11:32 am)
      
      Interesting comment, not sure what your point is. If you “feel bad” for someone became you share different opinions, more power to you. From what it appears, the restaurant closed because it simply didn’t attract enough customers.

Sliceguy May 24, 2024 (1:58 pm)

I own Slice Box Pizza in SoDo and Magnolia and thought this is a good location for Slices…just saying. 🍕

Pizzalover May 25, 2024 (7:20 am)

If Miso doesn’t make it, it will be sad as they were well loved. That being said, I’ve had slice box and it was really yummy so I’d be down for that for sure!! 🍕😋🍕😋🍕
Slimeguy May 25, 2024 (12:09 pm)

Not cool. You don’t know how to promote yourself without being snarky while another business is having its issues?

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