A restaurant located in the Trump Soho hotel is closing after a reported drop in business following Donald Trump's presidential win.
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A celebrity hotspot in a Trump hotel is reportedly closing after 'the Kardashians stopped coming' and business plummeted — here's what it's like to eat there
Koi Soho is closing after a drop in business after Donald Trump's presidential win — including the loss of the Kardashian's business.
Koi's "She's So LA" roll, which is topped with edible gold leaves.
Koi, a chain of upscale sushi restaurants, is shuttering its location in Trump Soho in mid-June, New York Magazine's Chris Crowley reported. Currently, the restaurant is serving a limited menu of about 30 to 40% of what Koi typically carries.
"Before Trump won we were doing great. There were a lot of people we had, our regulars, who’d go to the hotel but are not affiliated with Trump," Jonathan Grullon, a busser and host at the restaurant, told GrubStreet. "And they were saying if he wins, we are not coming here anymore."
Another restaurant worker told GrubStreet that, following the election, "the Kardashians stopped coming" — and businesses plummeted. While Suzanne Chou, Koi Group's general counsel, "declined to speculate" why business declined, she said that "obviously since the election it's gone down."
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For those who aren't going to be able to make it to the Trump Soho's Koi before it closes for good, here's what it's like to visit the restaurant.
The Trump Soho is located in one of the trendiest neighborhoods in Manhattan. Since opening in 2010 it has been a destination for the rich and famous. Trump Management operates the hotel, but doesn't own it.
Koi is located inside the hotel.
Koi is known for its sushi, with signature rolls like the Northern Lights and Sunfire Roll.
If you want to spend big, you can get sushi with caviar and gold flakes.
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However, there are also some simple classics.
The menu goes beyond just sushi.
The restaurant served a number of Japanese-inspired delicacies.
Sushi tacos are one big hit.
Plus, the restaurant had some very creative cocktails.
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Koi was a party spot for celebrities and non-celebrities alike.
According to Zagat, the location was known for “pretty people” and other “trendy” types.
In additions to the Kardashians, celebrities including Jessica Alba, Bethany Frankel, and "Game of Thrones" stars Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams have been spotted at the restaurant.
While the Trump Soho location is closing, there are other Koi restaurants that you can still visit.
The chain has one location still open in New York City, as well as restaurants in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Bankgkok, and Abu Dhabi.
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