Frankfort Avenue: Louisville's New Hub for Korean Food and Culture
Via LEO Weekly
Summary
Frankfort Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky has emerged as a growing hub for Korean food and culture, with several Korean-owned restaurants and businesses opening along the corridor in recent years. The opening of CM Chicken — a Korean fried chicken chain with roughly 50 U.S. locations — added to an existing cluster that includes Cafe KIWA, a Korean café offering traditional brunch, and Miki's Karaoke Bar, which serves tteokbokki, bulgogi, kimbap, and flavored soju alongside its entertainment offerings.
Business owners and community members have expressed hope that Frankfort Avenue could evolve into Louisville's version of a Koreatown, with Korean cuisine and culture reaching the city through dishes like rice cakes in spicy broth, yuzu tea, and Korean barbecue. The street's diverse culinary identity and walkable character have attracted entrepreneurs looking for a neighborhood with an existing food-focused audience.
