Now Open: Dumpling for Life
Dumpling for Life is now open in the Montgomery Mall Food Terrace. The restaurant is located in the space that was previously occupied by Malia’s Kitchen and Lazzaro’s, next to McDonald’s. Menu items at Dumpling for Life include steamed or pan fried dumplings, pork buns, and noodles.
Coming Soon: Kapow Buddy
Kapow Buddy, a Thai restaurant offering “Bowl Style” Thai cuisine, is coming soon to Montgomery Mall. The restaurant will be taking over the space that was recently home to Butter Me Up at the Old Navy Wing on the lower level of the mall. Kapow Buddy does not have an opening date yet, but will offer alcohol with its dining options, as it recently had a hearing with Montgomery County’s Alcoholic Beverage Services (ABS). Menu offerings include “Thai Street Bowls” (priced at $11.50 on the Kapow Buddy website), and other Thai “street snacks” that range in price from $8-$12. The restaurant’s website can be seen here.
Coming Soon: Dino Safari
Our dino-theme amusement recreations offer fun experiences for all ages. Oviraptor Ride: An optional oviraptor riding for adults and kids. Jurassic Fossils Hunt, Dino Spin-a-Saurus, Safari Kids Oasis, T-rex Thrill Chair, Dino Speedway Ride, Dino Paradise Bounce, and Sandy Creek Mining!” Tickets available at www.luminocityfestival.com/reserve-tickets
Coming Soon: Pollo Campero
Pollo Campero, which is taking over the space previously occupied by Greek Aroma Grill, is scheduled to open on Wednesday, July 10.. Menu items include fried and grilled chicken, empanadas, yuca, plantains, and flan. Pollo Campero has additional Montgomery County locations in Gaithersburg, Takoma Park, and Wheaton. The fried chicken chain, which originated in Guatemala, opened its first location in 1971 and has grown to over 400 locations worldwide, including over 70 in the United States.
Chocolate Moonshine has reopened in the space that was previously occupied by 7-Eleven. According to Chocolate Moonshine, its fudge is made in ultra small-batches, hand-stirred in copper kettles, and cooked over an open flame. Its chocolate truffles are hand-painted with colored cocoa butter and have a “silky smooth shell with soft ganache center.” Remnants of the former 7-Eleven, such as coolers, ice machines, and soda dispensers, are still present in the store.
Coming soon signage is up for Swiss chocolatier Läderach. The store will be located on the mall’s upper level, in the space previously occupied by Chocolate Moonshine. Läderach is renowned for its FrischSchoggi (fresh chocolate) slabs, pralines, and truffles.
Now Open: Tomato
Egyptian based clothing store Tomato is now open on the lower level of the mall. The store specializes in casual clothing for men and boys. According to its Instagram page, the chain has additional locations Waldorf, Md, Fairfax, VA, and Woodbridge, VA.
According to its website, “Historically, Egyptian clothing was known worldwide for its high-quality materials and manufacturing mastery. Based on that legacy, TOMATO began a journey to build a strong entity and reclaim consumer confidence in the value and modernism of our national products by offering competitive prices and internationally renowned quality. Established over 20 years ago (1994, to be exact), TOMATO’s policy has been to provide products that are special and unique in the fashion industry. Initially, our activities focused on import and distribution, until we took the turn to the direct customer sales through our extended chain of stores across the country. Our first store was opened at Loran, Alexandria, where manufacturing perfection and collection diversity were merged with competitive prices. It was not long before we launched other stores in Alexandria and expanded to other governorates.”
Now Open: Pandora Pandora has reopened its doors after undergoing renovations. According to the company, “Pandora designs, manufactures and markets hand-finished and contemporary jewelery made from high-quality materials at affordable prices.”
Coming Soon: Kelly’s Cajun Grill
Signage is up for Kelly’s Cajun Grill, which will be located between Panda Express and Sarku Japan in the mall’s dining terrace. Kelly’s is known for its “world famous” bourbon chicken, blackened fish, and Cajun shrimp. Kelly’s was previously located at Lakeforst Mall in Gaithersburg and was one of the last remaining tenants at the time of the mall’s closure.
According to its website, “In 1991, Kelly’s Cajun Grill became the home of the World Famous Bourbon Chicken when it opened its first restaurant in the Sawgrass Mills Mall in Sunrise, Florida. The delicious food and innovative concept fueled the company’s rapid expansion, even surpassing all of IRMG’s other concepts combined. Kelly’s Cajun Grill is a proven concept with an excellent track record. The operations are very streamlined and the restaurants are capable of producing very high sales volumes with a very limited amount of space. Our world famous Bourbon Chicken is a delicious yet healthy dish made with fresh grilled chicken and our own special blend of sauces and seasonings. Other favorites include Blackened Chicken, Blackened Fish, Shrimp Etouffee, Cajun Spicy Chicken, as well as a variety of delicious side dishes.”
Coming Soon: The Jam
Coming soon signage is up for the The Jam, an “arts and style experience.” The Jam will be located in the space previously occupied by the Wentworth Gallery on the mall’s upper level next to Nordstrom. We will provide an update when we learn additional information.
Coming Soon: JD Sports
Signage is up for JD Sports on the mall’s lower level. JD Sports sells sneakers, sportswear and accessories from brands like Nike, Jordan, Adidas, New Balance, and Vans. According to its website, “Established in 1981 with a single store in the North West of England, the JD Group is a leading global omnichannel retailer of Sports Fashion and Outdoor brands. The Group now has over 3,400 stores across 38 territories with a strong presence in the UK, Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.” JD Sports currently has locations across the DMV, with Tysons Corner Center being the closest.
