Quickway Japanese Hibachi to Open in Quincy Point

A growing group of Japanese restaurants is expanding to the Greater Boston area, with a location on its way to a strip mall a few miles south of the city.

According to a source, Quickway Japanese Hibachi is planning to open in Quincy Point, moving into a space at Point Crossing where Route 53 meets Route 3A. Based on its other locations (mostly in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C.), the new eatery will likely be a fast-casual spot that features hibachi along with sushi, bento boxes, poke bowls, and more.

Quickway Japanese Hibachi started out in 2012 in Gaithersburg, MD.

The address for the upcoming Quickway Japanese Hibachi in Quincy Point is 479 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169. The website for the business is at https://quickwayhibachi.com/

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Feng Shui Is Opening in the Former Granite Grill Space in Braintree

A local group of Asian restaurants is getting ready to open a brand new location south of Boston.

A check on the space this week indicates that a sign is up for Feng Shui in Braintree in the former Granite Grill space in the Granite Plaza. Once it opens, the new location will join others in Brighton, Burlington, Chelmsford, Cohasset, Tyngsboro, and Waltham, and based on the offerings at those spots, the Braintree outlet could be serving Chinese dishes, sushi, and hibachi items.

Granite Grill closed down last fall after being in business for approximately 15 years.

The address for the new location of Feng Shui in Braintree is 703 Granite Street (Granite Plaza), Braintree, MA, 02184. The website for all locations is at https://gofengshui.com/

[October 1 update: A check on the place indicates that Feng Shui is now open in Braintree.]

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Granite Grill in Braintree Is Closing

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Asian Gourmet Restaurant in Concord Could Be Replaced by a Location of Dunkin'

A restaurant in the western suburbs of Boston that offers Chinese, Japanese, and Taiwanese food may be saying farewell to its home.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Asian Gourmet Restaurant in Concord may be replaced by a location of Dunkin', with an application on the town's website showing the present use of the space being the former and the proposed use of the space being the latter. Asian Gourmet first opened approximately 30 years ago, offering such options as dim sum, sushi, and hibachi.

The address for Asian Gourmet Restaurant is 794 Elm Street, Concord, MA, 01742. Its website can be found at http://www.asiangourmetma.com/

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Witch City Hibachi Is Opening in the Former Stella's Space in Salem

A new Japanese restaurant is on its way to the North Shore, opening in the space where a dining spot known for its wine options had been.

According to a source, Witch City Hibachi is planning to open in Salem, taking over the former Stella's space on Lafayette Street. The social media pages for the upcoming restaurant indicate that it will offer hibachi options along with sushi, and that the people behind it run several dining spots in Pennsylvania as well as one in South Dakota. (We have been told by our source that this appears to be a reincarnation of MYST, which was supposed to open at Pickering Wharf last year, and the owners of Witch City indeed also run a place called MYST in Jim Thorpe, PA.)

Stella first opened in late 2018, offering mostly New American fare and an array of wines; the restaurant shut down around the beginning of 2020.

The address for the upcoming Witch City Hibachi is 94 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA, 01970. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/witchcityhibachisalem/

[December 13 update: The Facebook page for the place indicates that Witch City Hibachi is now open.]

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Domo Hibachi & Sushi Opens in Beverly

A brand new Japanese restaurant has come to the North Shore.

According to a source, Domo Hibachi & Sushi is now open in Beverly, with the Facebook page for the Rantoul Street spot indicating that it offers a variety of options including teriyaki and hibachi items, sushi, gyoza, udon noodles, lo mein, fried rice, tempura, ramen, and more.

Based on its Facebook page, it appears that Domo Hibachi & Sushi debuted this past Friday.

The address for Domo Hibachi & Sushi is 374 Rantoul Street, Beverly, MA, 01915. Its website can be found at https://domobeverly.com/

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Osaka Japanese Sushi and Steak House in Brookline's Coolidge Corner Has Closed

A Japanese restaurant in Brookline has shut its doors, and it appears to be a permanent closure.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Osaka Japanese Sushi and Steak House in the Coolidge Corner area is no longer in operation, with a check on the website for the Green Street spot stating that it has "closed indefinitely" while thanking all of its customers and saying "It was our pleasure to serve you and encourage you to visit us in Northampton." Osaka, which first opened in the fall of 2011, included hibachi tables, a full bar, and a sushi bar within its space.

The address for the now-closed Osaka Japanese Sushi and Steak House was 14 Green Street, Brookline, MA, 02446. The website for the business (including the still-open Northampton location) can be found at http://www.osakarestaurantgroup.com/

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Feng Shui Is Opening in Brighton's Cleveland Circle

A group of Chinese and Japanese restaurants with four locations in the local area is looking to open a fifth--and its first within the Boston city limits.

Universal Hub is reporting that Feng Shui is planning to open in the Cleveland Circle section of Brighton, with the dining spot moving into the space on Beacon Street where a branch of Citibank had been. Based on its other locations in Chelmsford, Cohasset, Tyngsboro, and Waltham, the new eatery may be offering sushi, dumplings, and Chinese and Japanese entrees, and it looks like it will also be serving beer and wine if a liquor license is approved.

Another location of Feng Shui had been in Natick, but it closed down in 2012.

The address for this new restaurant in Cleveland Circle is: Feng Shui, 1924 Beacon Street, Brighton, MA, 02135. The website for all locations can be found at: http://www.gofengshui.com/

[January 11, 2018 update: According to a licensing board page within the city's website, Feng Shui could be one step closer to opening in Brighton by next week, as a hearing will be held on January 17 to look into a liquor license transfer for the place--and the license may be coming from the Phillips Old Colony House, a landmark restaurant and function hall in Dorchester that shut down in January of 2016.]

[September 17, 2018 update: Eater Boston states that the new location of Feng Shui in Brighton is now open.]

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Tulip Opens in Stoneham

A new restaurant that features all kinds of Asian fare has opened a few miles north of Boston.

A post from the founder of The Passionate Foodie blog indicates that Tulip is now open on Main Street (Route 28) in Stoneham. The restaurant's menu shows that the dining spot offers sushi, hibachi items, Thai food, Chinese fare, and more, with sizzling platters, noodle dishes, teriyaki, moo shi, and chow mein just a few options that are available. Tulip is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, with a lunch buffet set up on both weekdays and weekends.

The address for this new restaurant in Stoneham is: Tulip, 121 Main Street, Stoneham, MA, 02180. Their website can be found at http://www.tulipstoneham.com/


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Canton Gourmet Plans to Open in Canton

An upscale Asian restaurant is looking to open in a southern suburb of Boston, and the folks behind it run several other dining spots in and around the city.

According to the Canton Patch, Canton Gourmet is planning on opening at Cobb's Corner in Canton, taking over the space where Talbot's used to be. The article mentions that town selectmen have approved an all-alcohol license for the dining spot, though the state still needs to give its approval on the license (if it does, the next steps are a common victualler license and building permits). It appears that the owners of Canton Gourmet are apparently the same people who run Jae's in Boston's South End, Samba and Asian C in Framingham, and Gourmet Garden in Swampscott, as the Patch article states that the owners "have similar restaurants in Boston, Framingham and Swampscott."

Once it opens, expect Canton Gourmet to feature hibachi tables and a sushi bar, as well as a dining room, with Japanese and Chinese fare included on the menu.

Canton Gourmet could be open by next spring, according to the Patch.

The address for this upcoming Asian restaurant in Canton will be: Canton Gourmet, 95 Washington Street, Canton, MA, 02021.

For more on this story, please go to the Canton Patch link below.

'Upscale Asian Restaurant' Coming to Canton

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Tokyo Steak House to Move into Former Twitters Space in Saugus

A Japanese restaurant is going to be opening in Saugus, and it will be replacing a family-friendly dining spot that closed earlier this year.

According to the Saugus Advertiser and Wicked Local, the Saugus Board of Selectmen voted in favor of a liquor license and an entertainment license transfer application for Tokyo Steak House, which will begin to renovate the space where Twitters Bar and Grille had been (Twitters was open for less than a year, shutting down this past January). The article mentions that the new eatery, which may have a capacity of approximately 160, looks to feature hibachi, sushi, and hotpot, and it will be open for lunch and dinner.

If all goes as planned, Tokyo Steak House could be open by the holidays, according to the article.

It is not known whether Tokyo Steak House is connected with the group of Tokyo Steakhouses in Andover, Nashua, and Salem, NH, or the Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse in Braintree; as soon as we find out more, we will post an update here.

The address for this soon-to-open restaurant in Saugus will be: Tokyo Steak House, 1201 Broadway (Square One Mall), Saugus, MA, 01906.

For more information on the opening of Tokyo Steak House, please go to the Saugus Advertiser/Wicked Local link below.

Tokyo Steak House to open at Square One Mall in Saugus

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Feng Shui Restaurant Opens in Natick

The people behind two Chinese and Japanese restaurants in the Boston area (one north of Boston and one south of Boston) have opened a third location, this one being west of the city.

According to their website, Feng Shui is now open in Natick, joining existing locations in Chelmsford and Cohasset (another one is coming to Tyngsboro as well). The new Feng Shui, which is located on Route 9, offers a variety of dining options, including sushi, hibachi, a buffet, tapas, and classic Chinese dishes. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, and has a takeout menu for those looking to bring food home.

The address for this new Chinese and Japanese eatery in Natick is: Feng Shui, 801 Worcester Street (Route 9), Natick, MA, 01760. The phone number is (508) 651-1234. And their website can be found at: http://www.gofengshui.com/

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Aikia Steak House Japanese Restaurant and Bar Opens in Swampscott

A new Japanese restaurant has just opened up on the North Shore, several months after asking the town permission for a name change for the eatery.

According to The Swampscott Reporter and Wicked Local, Aikia Steak House Japanese Restaurant & Bar is now open on Paradise Road in the Vinnin Square section of town, Originally, the dining spot was going to be called 8 Asia Restaurant, but the people behind the restaurant decided to ask for the name to be changed to reflect the fact that it is a Japanese steakhouse, according to an earlier Swampscott Reporter article.

The most recent article mentions that Aikia Steak House Japanese Restaurant & Bar is open for lunch and dinner daily, and features group hibachi-style meals, as well as private dining booths and a function area. In addition to steaks and other Japanese entrees, sushi is also offered.

The address for this new restaurant in Vinnin Square is: Aikia Steak House Japanese Restaurant & Bar, 443 Paradise Road, Swampscott, MA, 01907.

For more information on Aikia, please go to the two Swampscott Reporter/Wicked Local articles below.

Japanese steak house joins Lynn Area Chamber

Swampscott selectmen offer short menu at last summer meeting

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Ruyi Restaurant Opens in Lexington, Taking Over Former Teppanyaki Space

A new Japanese and Chinese restaurant has opened in Lexington, moving into the space where another Asian dining spot had been.

According to the Lexington Minuteman and Wicked Local, Ruyi Restaurant is now open on Waltham Street in the center of town, taking over the spot where Teppanyaki used to be. the article mentions that like the now-closed Teppanyaki, Ruyi Restaurant features hibachi grills, and it also has a sushi bar. Based on the restaurant's website, the menu also includes Japanese and Chinese dishes such as yaki soba, crab tempura, beef teriyaki, clams with black bean sauce, roasted duck, curry chicken, pork chop suey, and much more.

The address for this new Asian restaurant in Lexington Center is: Ruyi Restaurant, 27 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA, 02420. The website for the eatery can be found at: http://www.ruyirestaurant.com/

For more information on the opening of Ruyi Restaurant, please go to the Lexington Minuteman/Wicked Local link below.

Ruyi Restaurant opens in Lexington Center

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Asahi in Salem Has Closed; Lakay Island (Caribbean Restaurant) Opening in Its Space

A Japanese restaurant and sushi bar in Salem has shut its doors, and a Caribbean dining spot will be opening in its space.

According to The Salem News, Asahi Japanese Restaurant, which used to be located at Pickering Wharf, recently closed its present-day location on Essex Street. The article mentions that a Caribbean eatery is moving into the spot, and a job post on the Craigslist site has indeed confirmed this, with the post mentioning that the unnamed restaurant should be opening sometime in late December or early January.

[November 30 update: According to a photo posted by The Salem Insider, the name of the new restaurant will be Lakay Island Restaurant.]

[March 5, 2011 update: According to their Twitter page, Lakay Island Restaurant opens today.]

Asahi offered a variety of traditional Japanese entrees as well as sushi, and the restaurant also had hibachi dishes featuring steak, chicken, and seafood. The restaurant was open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday.

The address for the now-closed Asahi (and the new Lakay Island Restaurant) is 168 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970.

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Osaka Japanese Sushi and Steak House Is Opening in Brookline's Coolidge Corner

It looks like a new Japanese hibachi restaurant is coming to Coolidge Corner in Brookline.

According to the Brookline TAB and Wicked Local, Osaka Japanese Sushi & Steak House is planning to open on Green Street in the space where Kabbalah Centre currently resides (just off Harvard Street, and about a block north of Beacon Street). The article mentions that the proposed dining spot will have a capacity of 140 with hibachi tables, a full bar, and a sushi bar.

According to the article, the Brookline Planning Board will be holding a discussion about the planned Osaka Japanese Sushi & Steak House this week, with a review by the Zoning Board of Appeals next week (Selectmen may also be reviewing the awarding of an all-kinds liquor license for the restaurant next week).

The article mentions that it is not known at this time what will happen to the Kabbalah Centre.

The address for this new Japanese restaurant in Brookline is: Osaka Japanese Sushi & Steak House, 14 Green Street, Brookline, MA, 02446.

[September 22 update: According to the Town of Brookline, the people behind Osaka also operate Osaka Japanese Sushi & Steak House in Northampton, MA.]

[October 8, 2011 update: According to Thrillist, Osaka Japanese Sushi & Steak House is opening today.]

For more information on the opening of Osaka Japanese Sushi & Steak House, please go to the Wicked Local/Brookline TAB link below.

Japanese restaurant proposed for Brookline’s Kabbalah Centre location

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