Saying Goodbye: Futo Buta in Charlotte Announces Permanent Closure After Years of Operation

Charlotte, North Carolina (QUEEN CITY) —

Following the passing of its creator and chef, Michael Shortino, on Saturday, Futo Buta, a ramen restaurant located in Charlotte, announced on Instagram that it will be closing permanently.

The beloved restaurant Futo Buta, which was well-known for its Japanese fare, has announced its permanent closure, leaving Charlotte’s culinary community with a huge loss. Many of the devoted customers who have been to the restaurant throughout the years are surprised by the management’s choice.

Futo Buta became well-known for its lively ambiance and creative twist on classic Japanese cuisine. Nevertheless, in the face of persistent difficulties in the hospitality sector, the restaurant has found it difficult to maintain operations despite its achievements.

The Futo Buta team thanked the community for its support over the years in a message posted on their social media platforms. They also expressed their gratitude to the customers and employees who helped the restaurant succeed.

SEE MORE – 

These Are 5 Restaurants In Pennsylvania Which Is Highly Preferred the Most Now

The dining scene in Charlotte is witnessing the end of an era with the closure of Futo Buta. Customers anticipate new culinary experiences that will surely arise in the dynamic Charlotte food landscape as they reflect on their favorite dishes and memories spent at the restaurant.

The restaurant wrote on Instagram, “For almost ten years, we have had the honor of serving thousands of ramen bowls, seeing Charlotte and beyond embrace the vision crafted and cherished by Chef Michael Shortino.”

Chef Shortino, a third-generation New Yorker, introduced the Japanese cooking method known as “robatayaki” to Charlotte in 2013, according to the Futo Buta website.

September 2023 marked Chef Shortino’s passing.