Owner Eun Seo said the book “The Giving Tree” inspired her vision for Grutogi Bistro in Flower Mound.

“On the last page, the tree gives her stump to the boy who is now an old man,” Seo said. “He sits down to relax and be restored. I wanted to create a space where people can come in and feel better when they leave.”

The word grutogi means stump in Korean, Seo said.

Grutogi Bistro opened its doors in May 2024 , providing an experience for customers with lots of plants, comfortable seating, natural light and an emphasis on service.

On the menu

Seo’s husband, Danny, who has been cooking for most of his life, created the recipes.

One of the most popular menu items is the golden garlic chicken panini featuring garlic butter chicken breast, bacon, baby spinach, house pickled red onion

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