Comments on: Mayorgo/Asian Bistro Owner Mark Ko Provides a Status Update

By: neener

neener — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 03:22:48 +0000

Yes, please remember that the Adam Express sushi in MtP is passable already. There is no reason to serve the “same old/ same old” that you can get there or the awful packaged standards available at Harris Teeter. Do something wild that makes your restaurant unique.

Remember also that Adam Express probably already has you beat for Korean food too. I don’t eat beef, but shoot, that place is considered an unheralded gem.

I argue with some friends of mine who operate a Korean Deli and they always focus on what other stores are doing that’s popular because while they’re in the business, they don’t understand the restaurant business. I know wonderful people who don’t get the restaurant business.

Is there an MBA in your past? If not…

By: alaaro

alaaro — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:55:17 +0000

Big korean food fan, very psyched for this news.

By: Fellow Petworthian

Fellow Petworthian — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:39:17 +0000

I am excited about Korean food and I totally agree with Irving, with the price of gas these days I just can’t bring myself to head down to Annandale for some bulgogi and galbi!

By: Odentex

Odentex — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:05:20 +0000

Gordon Ramsey could spend about three season’s worth of time in DC and not even get through all the resturant nightmares in the 4D alone.

By: Mr. T in DC

Mr. T in DC — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:45:31 +0000

Yes, please, no matter what becomes of the space, the opaque film on the windows should be removed. Then, potential customers can see inside, and actual customers can see outside.

By: New2CH

New2CH — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:18:13 +0000

Thanks for engaging the community, we very much appreciate it. All I ask for re: sushi is make it high quality. If the fish is very fresh and well-prepared by an expert sushi chef, I (and I’m sure many like me) will happily patronize your business on a weekly basis. If it’s no better than something you can get at Harris Teeter or whatnot, there will be a struggle to survive. On the one hand I’m glad to hear about the Chinese dishes as I am not a big fan of Korean cuisine, but if you are going to stick with Korean, maybe best not to overextend. Much better to do 1-2 things really well, then several things at a mediocre level. I do hope the grayed out windows become a thing of the past to entice more people into the very attractive interior space. And count me in as a supporter of outdoor seating … that would really help your visibility.

By: Irving Streete

Irving Streete — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:08:51 +0000

I am eager, EAGER not to have to drive to Annandale to get excellent Korean. Very pleased with this turn of events.

By: GforGood

GforGood — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:01:16 +0000

Anything the community can help to lobby for ABRA/DCRA approvals for the outdoor seating?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:54:33 +0000

you sound very nice mr. ko but I think you need Gordan Ramsey to come lend you a hand.