300 Tingey Street, SE courtesy Daikaya Group
From an email:
“Daikaya Group’s Hatoba, a Japanese-Hawaiian restaurant in Navy Yard, is throwing a pop up with Bark Barbecue this Saturday.
Dishes include a smoked brisket ramen and a twist on the classic Hawaiian plate lunch, this time with brisket, plus rice and mac salad. Happy hour drink prices start at noon. Read More
2479 18th Street, NW
Last week we learned that Akira had been closed for a few weeks. Turns out they’re becoming a new called NISHIKI serving Ramen, Poke and probably sushi. Stay tuned for a menu and an opening date.
2479 18th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
It’s been closed for a few weeks with no indication of what’s going on. Any insights?”
Akira Ramen opened here in the former North Sea space, at the end of 2019.
Their Facebook was last updated Oct. 3rd and their phone rings without going to voicemail.
Hours are listed as:
Sun- Thurs 12pm – 10pm
Fri. to Sat. 12pm – 10.30 pm
Tue: Closed
Anyone know what’s up?
525 8th Street, SE
Back in January 2020 a liquor license placard was posted for a Yaju Ramen. Now a license has been applied for a Kaiju Ramen Bar, which says:
“The Establishment will be a Tavern serving Asian dishes. Read More
1244 H Street, NE
Thanks to G. for sending this new liquor license placard for Toki Underground: Read More
Inside 1926 14th Street, NW. Photo by Andrew Cajas/La Flicks Photography
From an email:
“Due to increased demand for our sushi at Nama, we’ve decided to open a second location! We are super excited to announce the opening of Nama 14, an outpost inside of Tico on 14th st. While this location is different in address, the Nama quality you expect is exactly the same! Chef Young Oh, K Street’s beloved sushi chef, oversees Nama 14’s new sushi menu. Read More
Basebowl‘s IG says: “We are newly opened right outside the Nationals Park. 1201 Half Street, SE.
Mon – Thur 11:30 – 9:00
Fri – Sun 11:30 – 10:00”
You can see the menu here.
And my goodness do the goods look good: Read More
845 Upshur Street, NW
Thanks to Ryan for sending on Friday: “I just walked by the new ramen spot on Upshur and I was surprised to see it open.”
Check out their menu here.
Menya Hosaki’s website says:
“MENYA HOSAKI aspires to serve ramen with love and integrity. From broth to noodles, tare to chashu, every element is made in house and warmly brought to your table.”
current hours: Read More
845 Upshur Street, NW
The liquor license placard for Menya Hosaki says:
“A new Retailer’s Class D Restaurant with a seating capacity of 49 and Total Occupancy Load of 49.” Read More
This is in the old Anxo Porron and former Phase One space on Barracks Row. The liquor license placard for Yaju Ramen says:
“The Establishment will be a casual restaurant that serves ramen and Japanese comfort food. Applicant is requesting to increase Total Occupancy Load from 74 to 160 with seating for 120 patrons. Read More