Two Hama Korean restaurants in Leeds for sale after owner suffers stroke - including former Chophaus
A pair of popular Korean restaurants in Leeds have been placed up for sale as a result of the owners poor health.
Hama Korean BBQ Buffet, located on Woodhouse Lane, and Hama Korean Restaurant, located in the former Chophaus site in Oakwood, have been listed for sale by Ernest Wilson Business Agents.
The fan-favourite sites are listed at £390,000 and £90,000 respectively, with an annual turnover of £650,000 - the net profits have not been disclosed.
Coming fully equipped and well located with excellent footfall, owner Ahn Choi has made the decision to sell both sites after suffering a stroke last year and was advised to rest by doctors.
Speaking to the Yorkshire Evening Post, Ahn said: “Last September I fell down suddenly and was taken to the hospital. It was a stroke and I was in the hospital nearly one month. The doctor asked me not get any stress and take a relax, otherwise I will be dead.
“But it's not easy to follow the doctor as long as I am keeping my businesses. I believe my boys are still growing up they are too much to take the businesses, so I have made very painful decisions to sell or close them.”
Located a short walk from Leeds arena, Hama Korean BBQ Buffet is a 100 seat open plan restaurant, surrounding a huge central buffet servery. Each table has a built-in hotplate and an individual piped extraction system.
Hama Korean Restaurant, located at the foot of Roundhay Park, offers 2,500 square feet of well-appointed restaurant space with incredible architectural design features. The premises was furbished and fitted to the highest standard possible, on a no-expense spared budget.
Ahn decided to share the details of his condition so that his “loyal customers know the truth.” Both sites are expected to remain open for the time being.