Sushi Kuwahata, Ohio City's New Omakase Experience, Is Now Open

Sushi Kuwahata, the new sushi restaurant from Chef Kwan, is now open in Ohio City. After a few private events this past weekend, Kwan is moving onto the public phase of his exclusive omakase sushi experience.

Sushi Kuwahata builds off the success of the special 20-course, $200 dinners that Kwan hosted in Willoughby. Kwan, who is an owner in Kogane restaurant in L.A. announced last year that he was opening Kuwahata in the Ohio City building that was briefly home to Cha Pizza. The main floor will be dedicated to a separate casual izakaya concept called Kyuu Juu run by Ryan Endrian, while the second floor is home to Sushi Kuwahata.

For now, Sushi Kuwahata is open only Sunday and Monday nights, with just one seating for eight guests on those nights. The 15- to 20-course meals cost $350 per person and are sold out through June. The reservations for July will open at 3 p.m. on June 20 on the restaurant's Tock page. Sometime in July, additional nights of service will be added.

Diners can expect to find a world-class omakase experience that features rare, exotic and seasonal fish flown in directly from Japan and Los Angeles. Unlike the contemporary style that was presented in Willoughby, Sushi Kuwahata is more along the lines of a Tokyo-style "edomae" style, which leans on tradition and technique over creativity.

"Each piece is a testament to the beauty of the season, showcasing the finest flavors and textures of Japan's culinary heritage," says Kwan.

The main-floor izakaya is expected to open in early July.

 

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