Town of Vermilion Welcomes TU:GO Restaurant
- Vermilion Voice
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Photo Sonya Lee
On Tuesday, May 6, the Town of Vermilion officially welcomed a new restaurant, TU:GO, bringing fresh takeout options to Vermilion, located in the AG Food Store at 4450 Railway Ave, Suite 100AB.
Economic Development Officer Mary Lee Prior and Executive Director of the Vermilion & District Chamber of Commerce, completed a ribbon cutting and plaque presentation to welcome TU:GO, Owner, David Jee.
Jee excitedly shared the inspiration for the restaurant’s name, “TU:GO was inspired by our twin daughters. “Tu” is derived from the pronunciation of “Two”, symbolizing the joy their birth brought to our lives. “Go” represents not only delivery but also the idea of moving forward with energy and hope, It’s a name filled with love and meaning.”
The restaurant area has a fresh, crisp, welcoming aesthetic with a stainless steel industrial kitchen paired with the white on white seating area. Seon Gi Shin created a sample box of their Korean chicken options for attendees to try out. The overwhelming response was they were all delicious.
When asked why the addition of the restaurant to the grocery store Jee stated, “I wanted to expand my grocery business and bring something new and joyful to a broader range of customers. Chicken is a universally loved comfort food, and I wanted to share that warmth through freshly made meals. This brand also carries our family’s heartfelt story, which I hope to grow into something meaningful.”
Jee was excited and proud to speak with everyone and share samples. He hopes, “TU:GO Chicken becomes a place that brings joy and energy to the local community, especially for young people and families, we want to create a space where everyone feels welcome.”
When speaking with Jee about TU:GO’s future he expressed, “Right now, we’re just taking our first step, but in the future, I hope to expand the brand – maybe even franchise. More importantly, I want to focus on offering honest food and heartfelt service that truly touches every customer.”
The TU:GO team is eager to welcome customers between 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. They are keenly enthusiastic to become part of the Vermilion food scene. They offer crispy yet light Korean-style chicken, with a variety of flavours. They currently offer a small eat-in section in the store as well as a take-out option, with plans to add a delivery service soon. Whether you’re stopping in for a quick bite or curious to try something new, Jee commented that, “TU:GO promises to bring convenient, high-quality Korean-style chicken to the community.”