NAKA Japanese Under New Ownership
/Naka Japanese Food & Drink is under new ownership as former owner and founder Susan Tung handed the keys over to Emily Tan effective last Friday.
Emily Tan (left) as the new owner of NAK with former owner Susan Tung (right). Tung announced the opening of Naka in an Instagram post back on Jan. 25 last year. Photo courtesy of SUsan Tung.
Tung founded the restaurant which opened in February last year. Its menu features ramen, yakitori, sandwiches, an oyster bar, cocktails, and draft beer.
Tan says she is continuing Naka’s tradition and looks forward to meeting its community of patrons.
“I look forward to welcoming both familiar faces and new guests,” she said.
NAKA is located at 213 Hunter St. W., the former location of the Vietnamese restaurant Hanoi House. In July 2022, Hanoi House had two locations but Tung closed the Hunter Street location to consolidate the restaurant into its Lansdowne Street spot. She opened Hanoi House on Valentine’s Day 2020.
Tung plans to focus on her original project of Hanoi House after selling Naka,
“Naka has been an incredible project,” she explained. I’m excited to focus on Hanoi House while knowing that NAKA is in good hands.”
Naka is continuing its regular hours, offering dinner service from Tuesday to Saturday, with the same menu and staff.
The restaurant is open at the following times:
Tuesday - Wednesday: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Thursday - Saturday: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
