Arirang (96th & L) (formerly Korea King) - CLOSED

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Arirang (96th & L) (formerly Korea King) - CLOSED

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It seems Korea King in the Place 96 strip mall was sold and the new owners are running a new Korean restaurant out of the location. New owners, new employees, new menu, and new prices. However, they haven't gone to the effort and expense of replacing the exterior signage. So, Korea King's clientèle keeps walking in the door to be surprised when they're handed a menu.

Arirang
4719 S 96th St
Omaha, NE 68127
402.593.6568
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Re: Arirang (96th & L) (formerly Korea King)

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If memory serves there was a long-standing Asian restaurant called Ari Rang in far north Omaha in the 1970s-1990s. I never ate there.
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nativeomahan wrote: Tue Jun 21, 2022 5:43 pm If memory serves there was a long-standing Asian restaurant called Ari Rang in far north Omaha in the 1970s-1990s. I never ate there.
Was this around north Pershing Dr, near the drive to Hummel and Dodge park? Called A-ri-Rang?
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nativeomahan wrote: Tue Jun 21, 2022 5:43 pm If memory serves there was a long-standing Asian restaurant called Ari Rang in far north Omaha in the 1970s-1990s. I never ate there.
I was just thinking the same thing. Never went but my sister raved about it.
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Re: Arirang (96th & L) (formerly Korea King) - CLOSED

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This placed it permanently closed. A handwritten sign on the door says "Closed for Vacation," but a legal "Notice to Quit" letter taped to the door states they've been evicted. Apparently, they owe $19K in rent.

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