Grand Lake Kitchen opens third location

""In the first seven days of being open, we've had people come in five times," Wasem said, highlighting the immediate popularity of the new location."

""We try to be affordable and casual," she said. "I mean, we sell pork sandwiches, right? It's not super fancy." This reflects the restaurant's approach to comfort food."

""Expanding is worse than opening," Wasem said, acknowledging the challenges of meeting the expectations of regulars while accommodating new customers."

""But we were so grateful to add a full bar and a lot more seating," she said, indicating the positive aspects of their expansion."

Grand Lake Kitchen has opened a new location in Noe Valley, quickly attracting repeat customers. The restaurant aims to provide comfort food in a casual atmosphere, with a focus on affordability. Co-owner May Seto Wasem emphasizes the importance of feeling at home in the space. The menu features dishes like a pork sandwich made with high-quality ingredients. With three locations now, GLK is positioned to fill the gap left by previous upscale diners in the area, despite the challenges of expansion.

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