MENKOI SATO

"This user noted that the original post was updated to indicate the closure might be temporary."

"The user is looking for places similar to Menkoi Sato that import ingredients from Japan, as Menkoi Sato has recently closed."

"This user responded to the argument about costs by stating that rent was the reason Grays Papaya closed and provided a link to another closure attributed to rent."

"This user expressed extreme dismay and disbelief at the news of Menkoi Sato closing."

"This user estimated Menkoi Sato's rent in Greenwich Village to be between $11,000 and $35,000 per month based on market rates."

"This user estimated labor costs for a restaurant operating 12 hours daily with 8 employees to exceed $80k/month, suggesting it could be higher than rent."

"This user estimated that a ramen shop with 3-5 employees would likely have rent as the biggest cost, depending on the shop's size and rent price."

"This user questioned the cost of labor and food for Grays Papaya in response to the argument about rent."

"This user questioned the claim that rent is 'by far' the largest expense, emphasizing labor and food costs."

"This user expressed interest in attending similar promotional events and concern about the owner's departure due to rent, despite their passion for ramen."

"This user recommended Tamashii Blue as a cozy and dark spot for a solo ramen meal."

"This user provided a link to the Japan Society event and shared that the Vice Governor of Hokkaido was a humorous presenter."

"This user found the mention of the Vice Governor of Hokkaido attending a Japan Society event humorous and inquired about the owner's potential return to Japan."

"This user reported that during a recent visit, they were informed Menkoi Sato hopes to reopen within months, either at the current location or a new one."

"This user spoke with a server at Menkoi Sato who indicated they are negotiating rent and exploring relocation, aiming for a comeback within months."