North Shore restaurant closes after 11 years
Uncle Bo's Haleiwa will shut down soon as its lease expires, though the Kapahulu location remains open.
By Camila Herrera ·
Eleven years of service on Oahu's North Shore is ending for Uncle Bo's Haleiwa. The restaurant plans to close its doors within the next few weeks because the lease is up and the owners have chosen not to extend the agreement.
The Haleiwa branch launched in August 2015. It served as the second outpost for the Kapahulu establishment, bringing Chef Bo's mix of Hawaiian, Asian-inspired, and American comfort food to the coastal community.
Bo Pathammavong, the partner and chef, said the North Shore residents accepted the new arrival immediately. He described the location as being built on the spirit of aloha, a feeling that will stay with the team even after the shutters come down.
The original Uncle Bo's Pupu Bar and Grill in Kapahulu continues to operate normally. Ho Suk Lee, the managing partner, invited regulars from Haleiwa to visit the Kapahulu site to find the same dishes and cocktails. He referred to the food as "broke da mouth" items and thanked guests for the shared memories.
Staff members at the closing location have been offered jobs at the company's other sites where positions are available. Gift cards purchased for Haleiwa cannot be used in Kapahulu because the two sites run different point of sale systems. Holders need to use their cards before the Haleiwa location closes.
The Kapahulu restaurant remains open for business. The Haleiwa site will finalize its operations in the coming weeks.
