Zeppin, LLC, which is currently doing business as Zeppin Ramen & Temaki, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Zeppin Ramen & Temaki is a Japanese restaurant in Thornwood, New York. Court filings do not specify any reason that could have led to the filing.
Note: Chapter 11 allows businesses to reorganize their debts while continuing operations under court supervision. Zeppin, LLC, has filed for Chapter 11 subchapter V, which provides a streamlined Chapter 11 process for qualifying small business debtors. A Chapter 11 filing does not necessarily mean that a business is closing. For additional information, readers are encouraged to contact the business directly.
Zeppin, LLC Files for Chapter 11
Case records, as available on the PACER database, show that the company submitted its petition on September 5, 2026.
The records classify Zeppin, LLC as a small business debtor and indicate that the case was filed under Chapter 11, Subchapter V. Subchapter V is designed to provide eligible small businesses with a streamlined path to reorganize their debts through Chapter 11.
Tae S. Kim, who is listed as the company’s owner in the records, signed the petition before it was filed.
Attorney James J. Rufo of the Law Offices of James J. Rufo is representing the company in court.
Case Related Details
Court records show that the company has listed several creditors in its petition. The records indicate that funds will be available for distribution to the unsecured creditors.
A summary of the Chapter 11 petition is shared here:
- Filing Date: September 5, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11, Subchapter V
- Case Number: 26-22904
- Estimated Assets: Between $0 and $50,000
- Estimated Liabilities: Between $500,001 and $1 million
- Estimated Creditors: 1-49
About the Company
Zeppin Ramen & Temaki is a Japanese restaurant. Its website shows that the food establishment specializes in handcrafted ramen, temaki hand rolls, and sushi. It prepares the ramen with slow-simmered broths and house-made noodles. The menu also includes sashimi, rice bowls, and other Japanese dishes.
The restaurant also offers a 15-course chef’s-choice omakase and hosts Japanese tapas-style izakaya nights. The website adds that it serves dine-in customers as well as offers pickup and delivery.
Recent Filings by Other New York-Based Restaurants
Several food establishments across New York have attempted voluntary Chapter 11 filings in recent months.
A multi-generation Italian restaurant filed its petition on June 17, 2026. Case records showed that NYC of Piermont LLC, which does business as Confetti Ristorante Vinoteca, reported liabilities that exceeded its assets. The establishment has been serving its dishes for more than 70 years.
On June 4, 2026, a pizza spot in Rochester filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The petition identified BTB Pizza Inc. as the debtor, doing business as BTB Wood Fired Pizza Bar & Grill. The restaurant and sports bar faced unsecured creditor claims of over $116,000.
A Larchmont-based restaurant sought Chapter 11 protection on March 16, 2026. Court filings identified the company as a small business debtor. The Italian restaurant filed for bankruptcy nearly six months after marking 35 years in business.
Zeppin, LLC now joins these New York restaurant operators that have made voluntary bankruptcy filings. The company’s numbers show a financial imbalance, which could be managed under court supervision.
