Williamsburg’s Milu (235 Kent Ave.), a casual Chinese restaurant, has abruptly shut down, following in the footsteps of Chez Ma Tante, Cafe Rosarito, and The Springs (Editor’s note — Chez Ma Tante closure is temporary).
Owner Vincent Chao confirmed that the Williamsburg location of Milu quietly closed at the end of 2023, after only six months in the neighborhood.
Greenpointers originally reportedon the opening of Milu in February 2023, and the…
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Perhaps instead of opening restaurants in transit deserts like Kent Ave and North Greenpoint, businesses can come to areas like Graham Ave which are right off the L train and have tons of residents that are underserved.
Well said Mary. The location of Milu is what stunted opportunity. To survive in such a challenging location and market you better serve up some of the best food in the neighborhood that will draw in restaurant-goers no matter what. Xixa and Traif come to mind…