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Hama Korean Cuisine Closes Its Doors on Godwin Avenue in Ridgewood

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Hama Korean Cuisine Closes in Ridgewood After 18 Years

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — A staple of the local dining scene has officially closed its doors. Hama Korean Cuisine (popularly known as Hama Tofu House), located at 88 Godwin Avenue, has permanently shut after nearly two decades of serving the community.

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End of an Era: Beloved Ridgewood Restaurant Village Green Closes Its Doors After Landlord Dispute

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Ridgewood Restaurant Village Green Says Its Final Goodbyes

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — A staple of the North Jersey dining scene has officially come to an end. Village Green in Ridgewood permanently closed its doors on June 6, 2026, leaving local foodies and loyal regulars devastated by the sudden departure.

According to a poignant statement posted on the official Village Green website, the closure stems from the recent sale of the building to a new landlord. Despite efforts to secure the restaurant’s future, ownership was ultimately unable to negotiate a sustainable new lease agreement, forcing them to shutter the property.

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