A James Beard-nominated chef is opening another restaurant in Ann Arbor.

Chef Ji Hye Kim, who earned a James Beard Award nomination last year for her Korean restaurant Miss Kim in Ann Arbor’s Kerrytown, is opening a sister restaurant across the street.

Located at 407 N. 5th Ave., Ann Arbor, Little Kim is being billed as a fast-casual restaurant with an emphasis on build-your-own-bowls. The store also includes an Asian-themed mini-mart with grocery items.

In a press release, the restaurant says its menu is all-vegetarian, and many dishes can also be made vegan. Diners can choose from ingredients like rice, tofu, and a variety of veggies, with toppings including housemade gochujang sauce.

Other menu items include dishes like a “Daily Kimbap,” a fried tofu sandwich served on Zingerman’s b

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