1326 14th Street, NW

Thanks to Teaganne for the heads up: “A small PSA for those in the Logan Circle area: Takara 14 just opened and the sushi is SO GOOD. I ordered it last night and highly recommend giving it a try!”

via Takara 14

Check out their menu here.

Hours are listed as: 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.

2000 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

The liquor license placard for Onkei says:

“The Establishment will be a Restaurant serving Japanese foods and sushi. Read More

1326 14th Street, NW

Thanks to Nathalie for sending: “new restaurant coming to old banh Thai spot on 14th”.

Looks like it’s coming to the second floor in the old Baan Thai/Tsunami Lounge space above Ammathar Thai Cuisine (formerly Thai Thanic.) Last we heard Read More

1376 Park Road, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Shanghai Toykyo [opened in 2015] have been off the delivery apps for a few days and not answering their phone. No note on the door but the restaurant is dark and doors locked. Read More

at 2800 10th Street NE courtesy Block Sushi

From an email:

“We’re Block Sushi, a brand new sushi & poke restaurant in Brookland, located right in Tastemakers! Our grand opening is today and we’d really love to spread the word about our little mom and pop spot. We’re running a grand opening special with $5 off to celebrate. We open at 11, and close at 7pm from Tuesday-Sunday!”

Check out their menu here.

1503 17th Street, NW

From Sushi Taro:

“Sorry for the delay. Here is our DC RESTAURANT WEEK menu of $55 course. Hoping you like our set-up.”

Well worth the wait. The menu: Read More

2439 18th Street, NW

A few weeks ago we learned that Toku Sushi would be closing on U Street and looking for a new location. Looks like they landed in Adams Morgan at Hilo which opened right before the pandemic in December 2019.

1301 U Street, NW

Thanks to Max for the heads up. TOKU reported:

“Dear all customers,

TOKU Restaurant will be leaving from U St. location, Saturday June 19th is our last day. Read More

4221 Connecticut Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Is Sushi Para permanently closed here in Van Ness?”

Welp, it’s not looking good. A call to the restaurant rings and rings without going to voicemail. Yelp and google list them as permanently closed:

And their website linked from their DC Facebook only lists two locations in Chicago.

Sushi Para opened in Van Ness back in January 2012 and put lots and lots of sushi in our bellies. If permanent as it seems they will indeed be missed.

Now bring back Taco Bell you cowards!!