Popular Muslim-owned Korean eatery Meokja by Jungga to close

After calling Grid shopping mall in Bugis their home for three years, Meokja by Jungga will be shuttering. 

The Muslim-owned Korean F&B establishment announced the news in an Instagram post on Aug 11. 

While there is no actual closure date revealed yet, the post said that it will happen around mid-September, when its lease ends.

"We first welcomed you to our humble space back in October 2022. And here we are now, facing the end of the our lease here in Gr:id," they wrote. 

 

 

 

 

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"While we would have loved to stay in this little unit we have blossomed in, it's time to say goodbye. Last day of service will be announced soon." 

Customers keen on enjoying their last meal at Meokja by Jungga can make a reservation via WhatsApp. 

Speaking to AsiaOne, a spokesperson from Meokja shared that the team felt Gr:id was a "fantastic first home" for them as it introduced them to many incredible guests and opportunities.

"But it’s time we say goodbye, for a new beginning," they said.

Despite the closure of their physical outlet, Meokja is not considering going back to being a homebased business (HBB).

"We would not have been able to be where we are now without the support from our customers from our homebased business days - many of whom are still frequent customers and some even turned friends - but going back to HBB definitely is not something we'll re-explore because we now have a responsibility towards our full-time crew," they said.

Meokja by Jungga started out as a humble home-based business and opened in July 2021. 

Their chef is a Korean-Muslim convert. 

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