Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Welcome to the only gisa sikdang-style diner in Manhattan. Kisa pays homage to the beloved Korean eateries that have long served taxi drivers in Seoul with fast, hearty meals and no pretense. Nestled on the Lower East Side, Kisa brings that same warmth, speed & affordability to the Big Apple. (FYI: The line for dinner begins early, with first seating at 5PM sharp.) đđ°đ·
Property: Kisa â a Korean taxi driver diner reimagined for NYC
Address: 205 Allen Street, New York, NY 10002
Amenities: Tray-set meals, 7+ seasonal banchan, nostalgic Seoul-inspired interiors, coin-operated coffee â
Key Features:
âš A Space that Channels 1980s Seoul
Created by the team behind C as in Charlie, Kisa blends a no-frills aesthetic with subtle retro charm. Inside, youâll find vintage televisions, red tile touches, wall-mounted fans, and a pendulum clock ticking awayâŠpretty much a welcoming space that hums with lived-in familiarity. Near the door, a retro vending machine offers black bean lattes, coffee, and hot cocoa. Simply insert the quarter that comes tucked inside your check and take it to go as you hail a cab or walk over to the F train just steps away.
âš A Menu that Nourishes
The baekban-style menu (home-cooked meals served on trays) offers a choice of four mains: sweet-savory bulgogi, spicy pork glazed with gochujang, chewy stir-fried squid, or a barley bibimbap packed with earthy, crunchy vegetables. Each set comes fully loaded with rice, soup, and a vibrant spread of at least seven house-made banchan. For example, you can indulge in cabbage kimchi, potato stew, popcorn chicken with gochujang glaze, mung bean jelly salad, roasted seaweed, omelet rolls, rice cake skewers, and more. And craving seconds? Ask! đ€
âš Jeong in Action
Kisa offers more than just a savory meal. It is also celebration of Jeong: the Korean hospitality concept of care, connection, and togetherness. Whether youâre clocking out after a shift or just craving comfort food with character, this is where you go to eat well and enjoy an authentic communal dining experience rooted in nostalgia and flavor.
đ± For menu highlights and hours, please visit: kisaus.com
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Welcome to the only gisa sikdang-style diner in Manhattan. Kisa pays homage to the beloved Korean eateries that have long served taxi drivers in Seoul with fast, hearty meals and no pretense. Nestled on the Lower East Side, Kisa brings that same warmth, speed & affordability to the Big Apple. (FYI: The line for dinner begins early, with first seating at 5PM sharp.) đđ°đ·
Property: Kisa â a Korean taxi driver diner reimagined for NYC
Address: 205 Allen Street, New York, NY 10002
Amenities: Tray-set meals, 7+ seasonal banchan, nostalgic Seoul-inspired interiors, coin-operated coffee â
Key Features:
âš A Space that Channels 1980s Seoul
Created by the team behind C as in Charlie, Kisa blends a no-frills aesthetic with subtle retro charm. Inside, youâll find vintage televisions, red tile touches, wall-mounted fans, and a pendulum clock ticking awayâŠpretty much a welcoming space that hums with lived-in familiarity. Near the door, a retro vending machine offers black bean lattes, coffee, and hot cocoa. Simply insert the quarter that comes tucked inside your check and take it to go as you hail a cab or walk over to the F train just steps away.
âš A Menu that Nourishes
The baekban-style menu (home-cooked meals served on trays) offers a choice of four mains: sweet-savory bulgogi, spicy pork glazed with gochujang, chewy stir-fried squid, or a barley bibimbap packed with earthy, crunchy vegetables. Each set comes fully loaded with rice, soup, and a vibrant spread of at least seven house-made banchan. For example, you can indulge in cabbage kimchi, potato stew, popcorn chicken with gochujang glaze, mung bean jelly salad, roasted seaweed, omelet rolls, rice cake skewers, and more. And craving seconds? Ask! đ€
âš Jeong in Action
Kisa offers more than just a savory meal. It is also celebration of Jeong: the Korean hospitality concept of care, connection, and togetherness. Whether youâre clocking out after a shift or just craving comfort food with character, this is where you go to eat well and enjoy an authentic communal dining experience rooted in nostalgia and flavor.
đ± For menu highlights and hours, please visit: kisaus.com
Subscribe to Open House TV on YOUTUBE: bit.ly/openhouseyoutubesub
Open House TV INSTAGRAM: bit.ly/2T0aorL
Open House TV TWITTER: bit.ly/2szkqEX
Open House TV FACEBOOK: bit.ly/2TXSztC
