CrockpotandGravel Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 This thread was originally created December 14, 2016. I'm reposting this because this post and other content from me are no longer available in the forum. The original thread is archived here. 223 Westheimer Rd in the Avondale neighborhood of Montrose in Houston. Street View: http://i.imgur.com/zxPJAov.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrockpotandGravel Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 Originally posted by me, December 14, 2016 in the previous thread for 223 Westheimer | Avondale. The 8,250 SF tract at 223 Westheimer, next to Georges Bistro, will be developed into a commercial property. Davis Commercial recently sold the tract (archived link and Loopnet link), marketed as a rare Westheimer tract. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrockpotandGravel Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 Originally posted by me, December 14, 2016 in the previous thread for 223 Westheimer | Avondale. More about the sell of the tract at 223 Westheimer, reported last week by Rebusiness Online:Davis Commercial Real Estate has arranged the sale of a commercial land parcel located at 223 Westheimer in Montrose. Gazebo Management Inc. acquired the 8,250-square-foot site for the development of a dumpling restaurant. Mark Davis of Davis Commercial represented the undisclosed seller, while Charles Kwon of Realm Real Estate Professionals represented the buyer. The acquisition price was not released.https://rebusinessonline.com/davis-commercial-brokers-sale-of-8250-sf-commercial-land-in-montrose-texas/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrockpotandGravel Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 Originally posted by me, December 18 2016 in the previous thread for 223 Westheimer | Avondale. From an interview with Mark Davis of Davis Commercial about the future of Lower Westheimer. This comes from Realty News Report.Realty News Report: You just sold a Lower Westheimer site for a restaurant? What was its name? Can you please tell me more? Mark Davis: This site was owned by the El Tiempo folks, who originally purchased it for parking for their new El Tiempo restaurant up the street at Westheimer and Taft. As it turns out, they didn’t need it, but to my above point, parking is at a premium in the area and it is not economically feasible for folks to pay $75-$100 PSF for land for parking. (The recent deal: Mark Davis brokered the sale of 8,250 SF of commercial land located at 223 Westheimer to Gazebo Management. A dumpling restaurant will be developed on the property.)http://realtynewsreport.com/2016/12/17/the-future-of-lower-westheimer-qa-with-mark-davis-of-davis-commercial/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrockpotandGravel Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 Originally posted by dbigtex56, November 14, 2018 in the previous thread for 223 Westheimer | Avondale. Dirt has been moved and steel has been put up. Does anyone know what's going in here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrockpotandGravel Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 Originally posted by Luminare, June 10, 2019 in the previous thread for 223 Westheimer | Avondale. While riding the 82 I went past this lot, and its literally just a small plain white building that will be tucked into the back of the lot with parking in front. No idea what will be going into the building, but its a pretty small one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrockpotandGravel Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 (edited) Originally posted by me, June 10, 2019 in the previous thread for 223 Westheimer | Avondale. Sorry. I didn't see this sooner. Some details on the lot at 223 Westheimer in Montrose, Houston: The building built on the lot will become a dumpling restaurant: Pling. Replat Low resolution rendering: Street View screenshot of the construction so far at 223 Westheimer from June, 2019: Edited November 7, 2019 by CrockpotandGravel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrockpotandGravel Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 (edited) Originally posted by me, September 6, 2019 in the previous thread for 223 Westheimer | Avondale.Another rendering of the building built recently on the vacant lot at 223 Westheimer in Montrose. This is in the Avondale subdivision in Houston.The building built on the lot will be dumpling restaurant: Pling. Pling will seat 20. The design of the restaurant comes from Blank Design, an architecture and consulting company in Brooklyn, New York. Blank Design also designed the Tim Ho Wan restaurants in the states (and will design the one opening in Katy, TX next year).https://blankcreations.com This is a low resolution and zoomed in screenshot of the rendering showing the interior. I saw this on Instagram but am not linking the source because it's a private account. Site plan: Edited October 20, 2019 by CrockpotandGravel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrockpotandGravel Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 Originally posted by me, September 12, 2019 in the previous thread for 223 Westheimer | Avondale. Details on dumpling restaurant Pling. This is the new building on 223 Westheimer, Houston. From Papercity yesterday: Another dim sum spot is set to open in Montrose by the end of the year and put its own spin on the beloved dumpling tradition. Say hello to Pling. Pling may be the last syllable of “dumpling,” but it also represents a whole new era. It’s all built on galbi, the traditional marinade you find in Korean barbecue restaurants. It’s a sauce you’re unlikely to experience in any other kind of Asian restaurant. “We tried to compact the flavor and savoriness of galbi into a bite-sized dumpling,” owner Jun Hyun tells PaperCity. “We want to stand out by making people feel like they had a ‘Pling,’ not a normal dim sum dumpling that you can see or taste anywhere else.” ....Hyun figured he could launch Pling in Los Angeles or New York, but he believes they’re oversaturated. “We felt like Houston was the up-and-coming new city. We wanted to choose one with a good mix of cultures blending together,” he says. ...The design at 223 Westheimer will have a modern, airy look with an open kitchen in its 8,250 square feet of space. More: https://www.papercitymag.com/restaurants/bon-appetit-best-new-restaurants-america-give-texas-petra-beast-love/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrockpotandGravel Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 Originally posted by me, September 18, 2019 in the previous thread for 223 Westheimer | Avondale. More on dumpling restaurant Pling. This is the new building on 223 Westheimer, Houston. From Eater Houston today: A fast-casual eatery dubbed Pling plans to bring Montrose a compact, quick-serve dumpling destination. Pling, now under construction at 223 Westheimer Road, is on track to debut by the end of the year.https://houston.eater.com/2019/9/17/20870582/pling-dumplings-montrose-opening-westheimer-2019 And from the Korean Festival Houston Facebook page yesterday:Pling by Snowfox is a new dumpling house concept that will be opening in Houston later this year. https://www.facebook.com/events/2000919106871435/permalink/2132670927029585 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrockpotandGravel Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 Originally posted by me, October 7 2019 in the previous thread for 223 Westheimer | Avondale. These aren't high resolution renderings but are slightly better visual quality to the ones posted above.The renderings are of the dumpling restaurant Pling. This is the new building on 223 Westheimer, Houston. Exterior Interior: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrockpotandGravel Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 Construction progress photo of the new building at 223 Westheimer, Houston. This was posted last week on Pling's Instagram. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 I noticed the Pling restaurant has started to show up on google maps. plingusa.com 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 honestly i had never really noticed or paid attention to it but yesterday i drove by and it was fairly busy it seemed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 8 hours ago, gene said: honestly i had never really noticed or paid attention to it but yesterday i drove by and it was fairly busy it seemed! Probably because it's set so far back in the lot. I am going to try it soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 The site of former Korean dumpling restaurant Pling is for sale. Actually, it's been on the market for over a year. Bae Realty Group is marketing the Lower Westheimer property at 223 Westheimer Rd. Details from the listing: 1,500 SF Retail Building Land Acres: 0.18 Acres Year Built: 2018 Parking: 13 Spaces https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/223-Westheimer-Rd-Houston-TX/27126779/ https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/a2TenSLf4lHSyP6XniveQZ7PIXMy23t9bthVWFiIWAE/PlingSale.pdf https://www.loopnet.com/viewer/pdf?file=https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/a2TenSLf4lHSyP6XniveQZ7PIXMy23t9bthVWFiIWAE/PlingSale.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Just now, IntheKnowHouston said: The site of former Korean dumpling restaurant Pling is for sale. Actually, it's been on the market for over a year. Bae Realty Group is marketing the Lower Westheimer property at 223 Westheimer Rd. Details from the listing: 1,500 SF Retail Building Land Acres: 0.18 Acres Year Built: 2018 Parking: 13 Spaces https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/223-Westheimer-Rd-Houston-TX/27126779/ https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/a2TenSLf4lHSyP6XniveQZ7PIXMy23t9bthVWFiIWAE/PlingSale.pdf https://www.loopnet.com/viewer/pdf?file=https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/a2TenSLf4lHSyP6XniveQZ7PIXMy23t9bthVWFiIWAE/PlingSale.pdf Video of 223 Westheimer Rd included in the sales listing on another real estate listing site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Hmmmmm just my $.02 but sometimes,it seems the further down "lower" Westheimer, from intersection of Westheimer and Montrose; the more difficult for a new businesses to be successful. I think back at how many prior restaurants had cratered at El Tiempo location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 (edited) 19 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said: The site of former Korean dumpling restaurant Pling is for sale. Actually, it's been on the market for over a year. Bae Realty Group is marketing the Lower Westheimer property at 223 Westheimer Rd. Details from the listing: 1,500 SF Retail Building Land Acres: 0.18 Acres Year Built: 2018 Parking: 13 Spaces https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/223-Westheimer-Rd-Houston-TX/27126779/ https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/a2TenSLf4lHSyP6XniveQZ7PIXMy23t9bthVWFiIWAE/PlingSale.pdf https://www.loopnet.com/viewer/pdf?file=https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/a2TenSLf4lHSyP6XniveQZ7PIXMy23t9bthVWFiIWAE/PlingSale.pdf Below are exterior photos of the building previously home to Pling at 223 Westheimer. The photos are from the Loopnet listing and marketing video. Edited April 30, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 3 minutes ago, trymahjong said: Hmmmmm just my $.02 but sometimes,it seems the further down "lower" Westheimer, from intersection of Westheimer and Montrose; the more difficult for a new businesses to be successful. I think back at how many prior restaurants had cratered at El Tiempo location. I'm going off the marketing description: "Located in Montrose on lower Westheimer Road" https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/223-Westheimer-Rd-Houston-TX/27126779/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 22 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said: The site of former Korean dumpling restaurant Pling is for sale. Actually, it's been on the market for over a year. Bae Realty Group is marketing the Lower Westheimer property at 223 Westheimer Rd. Details from the listing: 1,500 SF Retail Building Land Acres: 0.18 Acres Year Built: 2018 Parking: 13 Spaces https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/223-Westheimer-Rd-Houston-TX/27126779/ https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/a2TenSLf4lHSyP6XniveQZ7PIXMy23t9bthVWFiIWAE/PlingSale.pdf https://www.loopnet.com/viewer/pdf?file=https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/a2TenSLf4lHSyP6XniveQZ7PIXMy23t9bthVWFiIWAE/PlingSale.pdf Below are interior photos of the building previously home to Pling at 223 Westheimer. The photos are from the Loopnet listing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 35 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said: The site of former Korean dumpling restaurant Pling is for sale. Actually, it's been on the market for over a year. Bae Realty Group is marketing the Lower Westheimer property at 223 Westheimer Rd. Details from the listing: 1,500 SF Retail Building Land Acres: 0.18 Acres Year Built: 2018 Parking: 13 Spaces https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/223-Westheimer-Rd-Houston-TX/27126779/ https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/a2TenSLf4lHSyP6XniveQZ7PIXMy23t9bthVWFiIWAE/PlingSale.pdf https://www.loopnet.com/viewer/pdf?file=https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/a2TenSLf4lHSyP6XniveQZ7PIXMy23t9bthVWFiIWAE/PlingSale.pdf According to Loopnet, 223 Westheimer Rd is under contract. This may have happened recently. Further down the listing, the last updated date shown is April 25, 2023. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 I guess the other side to consider- If whatever goes in there is a big hit......maybe it will spring board a business to go in to the old Sorrento Steakhouse location! That is a beautiful space. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 (edited) 24 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said: According to Loopnet, 223 Westheimer Rd is under contract. This may have happened recently. Further down the listing, the last updated date shown is April 25, 2023. Last week on Instagram, I saw renderings for a forthcoming brunch-forward restaurant in Montrose. The renderings seem to kind of match the layout of the former Pling restaurant at 223 Westheimer Rd. I don't want to repost the renderings in this topic because I'm not certain if the images are related to 223 Westheimer. Maybe there will be more details soon. Edited April 30, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
004n063 Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 14 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said: The renderings seem to kind of match the layout of the former Pling restaurant at 223 Westheimer Rd Well, shucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 They should have put the building close to the street and the parking lot behind it. Most people don't even see it while driving by. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Any news on status of this? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 (edited) On 6/23/2023 at 11:26 AM, trymahjong said: Any news on status of this? A new restaurant is moving into the space last home to Pling. Sala or Sala Thai Eatery is opening soon at 223 Westheimer Rd. Sala is a local restaurant from the owners of Thai Cafe ( 917 Franklin St, Suite 101) and Zaab Der (14642 Memorial Dr.) https://salathaieatery.com https://www.instagram.com/salathaieatery Edited March 1 by IntheKnowHouston 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 (edited) On 3/1/2024 at 8:49 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: A new restaurant is moving into the space last home to Pling. Sala or Sala Thai Eatery is opening soon at 223 Westheimer Rd. Sala is a local restaurant from the owners of Thai Cafe ( 917 Franklin St, Suite 101) and Zaab Der (14642 Memorial Dr.) https://salathaieatery.com https://www.instagram.com/salathaieatery Several occupancy permits for 223 Westheimer Rd were purchased in late January: 1 story occupancy inspection permit and a certificate of occupancy permit. Details from the permits: Use: Nc/ restaurant / 1,500 sq ft /2012 IBC/ #1905 FCC Group: Non-residential alteration As mentioned in a previous post, a Thai restaurant called Sala / Sala Thai Eatery is opening at 223 Westheimer Rd. The building was last occupied by Korean dumpling restaurant Pling. One-story occupancy inspection permit Certificate of occupancy permit Edited March 10 by IntheKnowHouston 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 Several sign permits were purchased yesterday for 223 Westheimer Rd: Sign site inspection Sign plan review Details from the permits: Use: New wall 19 X 5 SALA FCC Group: On premise ; new sign ; wall ; internal light A new Thai restaurant named Sala / Sala Thai Eatery is opening here. The building was last occupied by Korean dumpling restaurant Pling. Sign site inspection Sign plan review 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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