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Beer and light bites are plentiful at a new Korean bar now open in Charlotte.

Masija, which means “let’s drink,” held a soft opening Thursday, Dec. 4, at its new space in the McMullen Creek Market in South Charlotte, according to an Instagram post.

A crowded dinner table is filled with tall silver cans of Sapporo beer, glasses of Terra beer, and a bottle of Soju. In the center, a large platter of golden-brown fried chicken sits alongside small bowls of kimchi and noodles.
Masija’s drink menu features classic and flavored soju cocktails. Masija Beer + Bites

“Introducing Charlotte’s first sojubang — a cozy Korean bar for slow nights, small bites, soju pours, and K-drama moments you’ll want to replay,” the restaurant wrote.

The new hangout occupies the former 704 Korean BBQ space. That restaurant abruptly closed in November after just four years in business, CharlotteFive previously reported.

At Masija, customers can look forward to classic and flavored soju cocktails, beer, wine and specialty drinks. Korean street food is also on the menu alongside a rotating selection of comfort dishes.

Another view of the dining area shows metal-partitioned booths and glowing globe lights that create a cozy, moody atmosphere. A staff member is seen walking through the spacious, concrete-floored restaurant near a mural of a Korean storefront.
At Masija, customers can expect classic soju cocktails alongside beer and wine. Masija Beer + Bites

Masija is open Sunday through Thursday from 4-10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 4-11 p.m.

A large platter of sliced boiled pork belly, known as bossam, is served with spicy radish salad and fresh cabbage leaves for wrapping. The table also holds a pot of spicy stew and various alcoholic beverages, capturing a communal dining experience.
At Masija, customers can find a variety of Korean comfort foods and light bites. Masija Beer + Bites

Location: 8320 Pineville-Matthews Rd Ste 607, Charlotte, NC

Cuisine: Korean street food and drinks

Instagram: @masija.clt

The exterior of Masija Beer & Bites is shown, featuring a yellow banner over the entrance of a modern two-story white brick building. The storefront is located in a quiet shopping center with a Huntington Learning Center visible to the left.
Masija Beer + Bites recently opened in the former 704 Korean BBQ space in South Charlotte. Masija Beer + Bites

This story was originally published December 5, 2025 at 10:39 AM.

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Tanasia Kenney

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Tanasia is a service journalism reporter at the Charlotte Observer | CharlotteFive, working remotely from Atlanta, Georgia. She covers restaurant openings/closings in Charlotte and statewide explainers for the NC Service Journalism team. She’s been with McClatchy since 2020.

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