The space has held TGI Fridays and most recently Million’s Crab, but now the building will be the home of a new venture – Empire Korean Steakhouse & Bar.
Co-owner Kevin Huang tells the Springfield Business Journal that his father is the owner of the property at 2100 West White Oaks Drive, the space formerly occupied by TGI Fridays until March 2020 – when the statewide stay-at-home order led to the restaurant’s closure. The building was then leased by Million’s Crab Boiled Seafood, an Ohio-based chain, although that establishment only lasted until December 2021.
“Million’s Crab wasn’t able to pay the bills after a couple months; my dad gave them some leeway, but it was bad for everyone involved.”
Empire Korean Steakhouse & Bar will feature smokeless table-top grills, while customers can choose the option to cook their own food or have it prepared in front of them. The menu will include everything from traditional Korean cuisine to a variety of steaks.
Hours of operation will be Sunday-Thursday, 11:30AM-10PM and Friday and Saturday, 11:30AM-11PM. The restaurant will open to the public on Saturday, October 1.
[Springfield Business Journal]
