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The growing popularity of pop-ups in Bristol
A ramen pop-up is running until Christmas in Bedminster, while the owner of a Korean restaurant whose former premises are being demolished will be making guest appearances in kitchens across Bristol while she searches for a new home for her business.
Old Market restaurant Tomo No Ramen began their pop-up in Lucky Strike on East Street on Wednesday, serving their classic ramen dishes and a new gyoza menu alongside some Lucky Strike cocktails.
Lucky Strike owner Tom Montgomery said that he is “thrilled” to invite the Tomo No Ramen team to BS3, “and we can’t wait to serve our regulars again, as well as the new additions to East Street!”
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Tomo No Ramen itself was previously a pop-up before opening permanent premises.
“I’m so excited to be bringing our ramen to East Street, an area I grew up around,” said Tomo No Ramen owner, James Stuart.
“It has changed so much in my lifetime and I can’t wait to see what’s next.
“Our regular customers will enjoy the new concept we’ve developed alongside the talented Lucky Strike team, and I hope south Bristol residents will take advantage of our new proximity!”
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Tomo No Ramen’s first pop-up since becoming a restaurant is the first use of Lucky Strike since its original incarnation closed.
Kitchen by Kask on nearby North Street has also recently reopened and is hosting a pop-up until Christmas in the form of Bayt – featuring “turf and surf our way” from private chef Melissa Meakins.
Over on Christmas Steps, the Scrandit has made an enviable name for itself with its pop-ups, supper clubs and events.
In the kitchen until Sunday is the “Thai-ish” Ka Pao which will be followed later this month by Ramen Nakama (October 10-13 and 17-20) and Kring Kringz (October 24-27).
Earlier this year, Sonny Stores became a pop-up in the historic Friary building in Quakers Friars – soon to host an immersive Wallace & Gromit experience – while their Southville restaurant was being refurbished.
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And what of that nomadic Korean restaurant? Sky Kong Kong was previously on Haymarket Walk next to the Bearpit but was forced to close due to the redevelopment of the site.
The Mayflower, also previous occupiers of Haymarket Walk, are due to open soon on The Horsefair.
Meanwhile, Sky Kong Kong has previously been a pop-up in Jamaica Street Studios and is soon heading to Gloucester Road.
From October 9, chef Wizzy Chung and her Sky Kong Kong team will become the first pop-up in the Gallimaufry since they closed its permanent kitchen.
A Korean street food takeover is the theme, with more details coming soon.
Main photo: Martin Booth
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