Suki's
| Suki's | |
|---|---|
 | |
 Exterior of the original location, 2025 | |
| Restaurant information | |
| Food type | Korean fusion |
| City | Portland |
| County | Multnomah |
| State | Oregon |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 45°30′43″N 122°38′04″W / 45.5119°N 122.6345°W |
| Website | sukisbar |
Suki's is a bar in Portland, Oregon, United States. The original dive bar in southwest Portland closed in 2025. A second location, which opened on Hawthorne Boulevard in southeast Portland's Richmond neighborhood in 2023, continues to operate.[1]
Description
The original dive bar on Fourth Avenue in southwest Portland closed in 2025 and a second location continues to operate on Hawthorne Boulevard in southeast Portland's Richmond neighborhood. The bars have hosted karaoke[2] and served Korean fusion cuisine.[1][3] Food options have included bulgogi tacos, teriyaki chicken rice plates, mozzarella sticks, and onion rings.[4][5]
History
Phil Chung is the owner of Suki's.[5] The original restaurant operated for approximately 29 years.[1]
The remaining location (sometimes called Suki's II)[6] opened on October 19, 2023,[7] in a space that previously housed Claudia's Sports Pub.[1][8][9]
Suki's has hosted comedy open mics.[10]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Portland dive bar known for karaoke closing after 29 years". Portland Business Journal. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ Smith, Suzette. "Four Kinds of Dive Bars You'll Find in Portland". Portland Mercury. Archived from the original on 2025-07-10. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ "Portland bar known for karaoke to close after 29 years". kgw.com. 2025-08-13. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ Pettigrew, Jashayla (August 13, 2025). "Portland karaoke bar closing flagship location after 29 years". KOIN.
- ^ a b Frane, Alex (2020-06-17). "Southwest Portland Karaoke Fixture Suki's Digs Into Its Korean-American Roots". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2023-12-04. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ "The New Incarnations of Five of the City's Iconic Dive Bars". Willamette Week. 2024-03-27. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ "A Guide to Portland's Latest Restaurant Openings". Eater Portland. 2021-01-27. Archived from the original on 2022-03-05. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ Wong, Janey (2023-10-25). "Suki's Opens a Second Location in the Former Claudia's Sports Pub". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2023-12-07. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ Russell, Michael (2023-10-11). "'Wild' Portland karaoke bar set to replace 65-year-old Claudia's". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2024-01-16. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ Acker, Mike (2019-07-30). "New showcase puts Suki's back in Portland's comedy scene". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
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