Suki's

Suki's
Exterior of the original location, 2025
Interactive map of Suki's
Restaurant information
Food typeKorean fusion
LocationPortland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
Coordinates45°30′43″N 122°38′04″W / 45.5119°N 122.6345°W / 45.5119; -122.6345
Websitesukisbar.com

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.

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 and served Korean fusion cuisine. Food options have included bulgogi tacos, teriyaki chicken rice plates, mozzarella sticks, and onion rings.

History

Phil Chung is the owner of Suki's. The original restaurant operated for approximately 29 years.

The remaining location (sometimes called Suki's II) opened on October 19, 2023, in a space that previously housed Claudia's Sports Pub.

Suki's has hosted comedy open mics.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Portland dive bar known for karaoke closing after 29 years". Portland Business Journal. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ "Portland bar known for karaoke to close after 29 years". kgw.com. 2025-08-13. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
  4. ↑ Pettigrew, Jashayla (August 13, 2025). "Portland karaoke bar closing flagship location after 29 years". KOIN.
  5. 1 2 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.
  6. ↑ "The New Incarnations of Five of the City's Iconic Dive Bars". Willamette Week. 2024-03-27. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
  7. ↑ "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.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ Acker, Mike (2019-07-30). "New showcase puts Suki's back in Portland's comedy scene". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2025-08-15.