Kusshi Sushi has taken its first significant step toward opening its long-planned Germantown location, with a permit now issued for work at the upcoming restaurant.
A permit valued at $150,000 has been obtained for updates to the space, marking notable progress for the location after Kusshi recently confirmed to The MoCoShow that Germantown remains part of its expansion plans. An opening timeframe is not yet available.
As we previously reported, Kusshi signed on last year to take over the former Zane Japanese Eatery space next to Beers and Cheers in Germantown. The storefront had previously been home to Indian Bistro and EN Asian Bistro and Sushi.
When it opens, the Germantown restaurant will become Kusshi’s first upcounty Montgomery County location. The permit comes as the popular local sushi brand continues a broader expansion across the region. Last week, we reported that Kusshi has two additional Maryland locations in the works, including a second Bethesda restaurant at 4611 Sangamore Rd in the former Passion Fin space.
Kusshi is also preparing to enter Prince George’s County for the first time at The Station at Riverdale Park. That restaurant is planned for 4501 Woodberry St, the former home of Le Fantome Food Hall, which closed permanently in April 2025. Opening timeframes for the Bethesda and Riverdale Park locations have not yet been announced.
Kusshi made its debut at Pike & Rose in North Bethesda in 2018 and developed a following for its sushi, specialty rolls and modern, casual atmosphere. The brand has since expanded throughout the DMV, with Montgomery County locations in Bethesda, Rockville Town Square and Downtown Silver Spring, along with an expanding presence in Northern Virginia.
We’ll provide an update when additional progress is made or an opening timeframe for the Germantown location becomes available.
