After five years of serving Atlanta some of the best Korean-style fried chicken, Mukja Korean Fried Chicken has closed its doors. The owner, Sean Chang, took to the restaurant’s social media to show his gratitude to the community for the support. Citing health struggles as the reason, the owner tearfully announced the decision to close.
Highlights
- Mukja Korean Fried Chicken closes its business on June 4, 2025.
- Owner Sean Chang shows gratitude in a heartfelt message on social media.
- Health struggles led to this unexpected decision.
Mukja Korean Fried Chicken Closes in Atlanta
The restaurant had been a local favorite, serving delicious Korean-style fried chicken to the neighborhood. It has been praised by visitors for its flavorful dishes and friendly service, becoming a go-to place for many. However, the restaurant permanently closed its doors on June 4, 2025.
Owner Shows Gratitude on Social Media
Sean Chang, owner of Mukja Korean Fried Chicken, announced the closure of the restaurant earlier this week. Through the restaurant’s Instagram, he thanked the community for their support of the restaurant. He writes, “Thank you to everyone who believed in Mukja and supported us til the end. An absolute privilege to have served and learned everything about restaurants from ya’ll.”
The post continues to talk about his health struggles, which have led to this decision. Talking about recovery, he adds, “I do have some good days, but majority of the month is a struggle and I’m tired of having to give 110% to even function normally. Being disabled is difficult enough, but having an injury with subsiding pain and problems makes it so much more difficult to continue.”
Apologizing to the community for the short notice, he also thanks them for their support. Meanwhile, the comment section is filled with supportive comments wishing him a speedy recovery.
About Mukja Korean Fried Chicken
Started by two friends with the motto, “Let’s Eat,” aka Mukja, the restaurant soon grew in popularity. The founders aimed to blend their Korean and American culinary roots, creating dishes that resonated with the local community.
While the popularity of the restaurant saw a stable growth, the unexpected end to this journey has left many saddened. However, the community continues to show their support for Sean Chang and wishes him well for the future.
