586343 Thu Jan 08 18:47:05 -0800 2009 12 18 Manhattan 0 4309439 I just stopped in there tonight and was told they'll be closing up shop Jan. 18th due to a rent increase. So sad, I always loved this little Japanese bakery and didn't get to go as often as I liked. If you've been meaning to go there, do it asap. http://www.yelp.com/biz/panya-bakery-new-york Thu Jan 08 18:47:05 -0800 2009 197872 citysweettooth 1 4309739 Oh that's sad. Did they say if they will be relocating somewhere in the city? Well, I guess now you will have to go to Cafe Zaiya.... Thu Jan 08 20:49:26 -0800 2009 4309439 54254 kobetobiko 2 4310525 They said they're not relocating, just closing. Very sad. Fri Jan 09 07:54:04 -0800 2009 4309739 197872 citysweettooth 1 4310474 A rent increase in this economy?! Either they were paying an extremely low rent or they have a very short-sighted landlord. Fri Jan 09 07:37:50 -0800 2009 4309439 10195 KTinNYC 2 4310574 Maybe it wasn't the rent. Eater.com now reports that something new will open in the space from the same owner, but it may not be a food place. Maybe the girl I talked to didn't have all the details, it was a casual short conversation after all. Either way, Panya will be missed and I hope they open something similar in the space. Fri Jan 09 08:09:28 -0800 2009 4310474 197872 citysweettooth 1 4313488 ah dang. it was a great local spot. sad to see it go. Sat Jan 10 07:47:35 -0800 2009 4309439 213669 silencespeak 1 4314070 Wow.. so sad to see this place close. Are there other Japanese bakeries in Manhattan that we can go as a substitute in the future? I suppose Cafe Zaiya is one and maybe JAS Mart's dessert counter. Sat Jan 10 11:42:39 -0800 2009 4309439 107490 bearmi 2 4322556 Good news, it's now being reported that the space could be expanding! I guess we'll see how it all pans out (bad pun, I know...) ^_^ http://eater.com/archives/2009/01/first_word_panya_space_to_expand_into_around_the_clock.php Tue Jan 13 11:45:11 -0800 2009 4314070 197872 citysweettooth 3 4333467 Thanks! That's great news! Let's hope they will have even more desserts selection and seating too! Fri Jan 16 17:43:27 -0800 2009 4322556 107490 bearmi 1 5153694 Panya has expanded and is now open. Tue Nov 03 17:46:25 -0800 2009 4309439 15631 Joe Food 2 5156385 Yay! They still serve the same items right? Do they have anything new on the menu? Wed Nov 04 15:21:53 -0800 2009 5153694 107490 bearmi 3 5156476 I don't have details but there are definitely new items. The new store is at least 3-4x bigger then the old space. There is a big counter in the back that look like they cook food. I haven't stepped in yet but pass it every morning. I have to wake up earlier and stop in. Wed Nov 04 15:50:17 -0800 2009 5156385 10195 KTinNYC 4 5156759 Thanks for the info. I will have to stop by this weekend to check out what they really have! Wed Nov 04 17:47:02 -0800 2009 5156476 107490 bearmi