Suji’s Korean Grill Opens in Omaha

Suji’s Korean Grill (SKG) (www.sujiskorean.com), a new fast-casual restaurant serving modern Korean food, has opened for business in prime retail space at Aksarben Center located at 1303 South 72nd Street #101 in Omaha. The restaurant is the first in a proposed chain under the Suji’s brand, which already is introducing Americans to prepared Korean meals, entrees and sauces under the Suji’s Korean Cuisine label at retailers including Costco, Whole Foods, Target and H.E.B Grocers. It is the brainchild of entrepreneur Suji Park, who has launched and established American-themed restaurants in Seoul and Tokyo, and now is introducing her native Korean food to the states. Suji’s Korean Grill restaurant business will be led by CEO Matt Hollenbeck, a 25-year industry veteran formerly associated with such companies as Starbucks Coffee and Panera Bread.

The restaurant held a soft opening on June 30th for “friends and family” then hosted a fundraiser that evening to benefit the Food Bank for the Heartland, with 100% of proceeds donated to the not-for-profit. A Grand Opening and ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Jean Stothert then took place on July 22.

Suji’s Korean Grill is open from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. Notable menu items at Suji’s include recognizable Korean elements such as Bibimbap (mixed rice bowls), Bulgogi (thinly sliced meat served in Korean sauce), Kimchi (seasoned, fermented vegetables) and Jeon (savory Korean pancakes). While Korean food is known for its complex, spicy flavor profile, the guests at SKG can select from savory or spicy seasoning to customize each meal according to their own taste preference. To learn more about Suji’s Korean Cuisine, visit www.sujiskorean.com.