Last month we let you know that Downtown Bethesda is set to welcome a new culinary addition as Takumi Japanese Bistro and Bar. After the restaurant’s Google listing stated an August 17th opening date, management confirmed that it will open on that Sunday.
The 4929 Bethesda Avenue address has long been a fixture in the local dining scene. Wang Dynasty, which served Chinese cuisine at the location from 2019 to 2025, closed its doors recently. Prior to that, Shanghai Village was a neighborhood favorite for a decade and a half, known for its traditional Chinese fare and its reputation as a local celebrity hangout, with regulars like basketball legend Red Auerbach.
The new restaurant will occupy a space with a rich history of Asian-inspired dining, previously home to Wang Dynasty and, for 15 years before that, the beloved Shanghai Village. The expansion into Montgomery County follows last year’s successful opening in Columbia Mall.
The new Bethesda establishment will bring Takumi’s contemporary take on Japanese cuisine to a new audience, building on the momentum from its Columbia location. The restaurant expects to open later this summer.