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“Our vision is to provide simple, fresh, flavorful, healthy food that is fully customizable by U”

By Prince Of Petworth

sushi
2140 F Street, NW

A reader reports:

“We just got a new carryout in Foggy Bottom. A new Rolls By U location opened up yesterday at 2140 F Street beneath the FoBoGro.”

Rolls by U’s website says:

“The Power of the People. Our vision is to provide simple, fresh, flavorful, healthy food that is fully customizable by U. We want to give U the power to create and enjoy. We’ve sourced the freshest ingredients and combined them with healthy sustainable couterparts so U can feel good about what U are eating. We want U to be in control and have fun.”

Check out their Menus here.

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Himitsu taking over Cappy’s Crabs (Crane & Turtle) space on Upshur Street “in a few weeks!!”

By Prince Of Petworth

cappy
828 Upshur Street, NW

Word is finally out on who’s taking over the Cappy’s Crabs space on Upshur – City Paper reports:

“While Japan will be the leading culinary influence for both the food and drinks, the restaurant is very much wrapped up in the personalities and viewpoints of its young, first-time restaurateurs. [Carlie Steiner and Kevin Tien] That’s why they’re dubbing it “New Japanese” cuisine because Tien, the executive chef, will punch up traditional Japanese preparations with Latin, Southeast Asian, and Korean flavors.

Himitsu will start by serving dinner Tuesdays-Saturdays from 5 p.m. to close. They will not take reservations. Instead, seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Mid-October is the projected opening date.”

On Facebook they shared on Saturday:

“Gettin’ lit @himitsudc // see you in a few weeks!!”

Stay tuned for an exact opening date.

Sushi Gakyu coming to the former Saint Michel space near the White House this December

By Prince Of Petworth

sushi
1420 New York Ave, NW looking west towards the White House

The liquor license placard for Sushi Gakyu says:

“New Restaurant featuring Japanese cuisine. Total Occupancy load is 67. Sidewalk Café with 24 seats.”

sushi sign

Saint Michel (previously Camille’s Cafe) closed back in October 2013. Updates as Sushi Gakyu gets closer to opening.

sushi 1420 New York Ave, NW

Update from an email:

“Neighborhood Retail Group recently announced Executive Chef Yoshihisa “Yoshi” Ota—known for his successful Bethesda, MD restaurant, Yuzu Japanese Dining—will open his newest restaurant, Sushi Gakyu at 1420 New York Ave, NW, Washington, DC in December 2016.

Neighborhood Retail Group helped secure the space which will offer patrons an upscale dining expierience including traditional and modern-style sushi, sashimi and Japanese fish menus. Let us know if you’d like to set up an interview with Neighborhood Retail Group Managing Principle and Co-Founder Bethany Scanlon along with Chef Yoshi.”

Mark It! SUMO STEW DC is Tuesday, September 13th @ Right Proper Brewing Company’s Brookland Production House + Tasting Room

By Prince Of Petworth

SUMO STEW collage
Photo credit: Max Flatow

From a press release:

“SUMO STEW (#SUMOSTEW) takes its show on the road for it’s ninth round, to be held in Washington, DC, at Right Proper Brewery’s Production House + Tasting Room in Brookland (920 Girard St NE). Inspired by a trip to Japan, photographer Michael Harlan Turkell (harlanturk.com) returned to Brooklyn, NY with aspirations of importing this ancient sport, and teamed up with Harry Rosenblum, owner of The Brooklyn Kitchen (thebrooklynkitchen.com), a wonderfully multi-faceted cooking store and center for culinary education. The two created a series based around plentiful bowls of chankonabe, the “sumo stew” wrestlers prepare and eat before matches. The hearty broth is loaded with fortifying protein and vegetables. This, paired with a live stream from Japan of the bimonthly grand tournaments, makes for a lively event, which brings hungry first time and long-standing sumo fans ringside.

This round of SUMO STEW will feature a miso sesame dashi based chankonabe with tsukune (chicken and pork meatballs), shrimp, salmon, Napa cabbage, and mushrooms, made by Chef Yo Matsuzaki of Zentan, (zentanrestaurant.com) in the Kimpton Donovan Hotel.

Every guest will also get a special bento box, composed of Japanese-inspired dishes from top local restaurants, including (subject to change): (more…)

Quickway, Fast Casual Japanese Hibachi, Coming to 77 H Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

quickway

Thanks to a reader for sending. Check out their menu here. Quickway’s website says:

“healthy, tasty alternative?

Here at Quickway Japanese Hibachi, you’ll find fresh, quality food, served fast, with style.
It’s how we have grown from one prototype store to 7 locations, and counting, within 20 months, in the DC metro area.

So, how do we do it?

We bring the Teppanyaki (teppan, Japanese for griddle; yaki, grill, broiled) cooking technique to a quick service restaurant setting. The proteins are prepared fresh on the open grill in your full view, a true cooked to order signature dish.
We offer choices of salads, sides, and sushi, all prepared from All Day Fresh™ ingredients and homemade sauces.

Plus, we really care if you have a cool place to eat. We build our space to be clean, convenient and modern.

Of course, our food is healthy, with reduced salt, no trans fat, and no MSG.
And yeah, all this in a value package.

So if you are looking for freakin’ good food, with quick, quality service, then welcome and enjoy!”

quickway 77h
77 H Street, NW

“Does anywhere know where I can get the deliciously savory Japanese pancake in the District?”

By Prince Of Petworth

daikaya
705 6th Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I’ve been in and out of DC for the last 10 years and most recently transplanted from Pittsburgh. The DC food scene has always been relatively quick (before commenters skewer me I said relatively, and I’m comparing to Pittsburgh) to pick up on food trends, so I was surprised to come from Pittsburgh where Okonomiyaki was becoming popular and find it nowhere in DC. At first I thought I’d just give it time, but two and half years later in DC and it still seems absent.

Does anywhere know where I can get the deliciously savory Japanese pancake in the District?”

The Post did an article on this in 2013 and it looks like Daikaya has “Okonomiyaki-style” in Chinatown and Kaz Sushi Bistro has it at 1915 I St, NW. Anyone else know where to get some around town?

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