Kusshi Sushi Has Signed Two New Maryland Leases
The sushi chain will expand its footprint into Bethesda and Riverdale Park with new restaurant locations.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Dining Out
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Kusshi Sushi has secured leases for two additional storefronts in Maryland, located at 4611 Sangamore Road in Bethesda and 4501 Woodberry Street in Riverdale Park. These expansion efforts join the brand's ongoing development of a previously announced location in Germantown.
Why it matters
This expansion represents a significant growth phase for the restaurant group as it takes over spaces formerly occupied by other dining establishments, including the former Le Fantome Food Hall in Riverdale Park.
Kusshi Sushi has secured two new locations, including a second Bethesda site at 4611 Sangamore Road and a Riverdale Park storefront at 4501 Woodberry Street. These spaces were previously held by the restaurant Passion Fin and Le Fantome Food Hall, respectively.
The players
Kusshi Sushi
A regional sushi restaurant group that currently operates locations in Bethesda, Rockville, and Silver Spring.
Le Fantome Food Hall
A former dining collective in Riverdale Park that closed its doors in the spring of 2025.
Passion Fin
A restaurant brand that previously occupied the Bethesda storefront now leased by Kusshi Sushi.
The details
The company continues its growth by repurposing established restaurant footprints, moving into locations like the Riverdale Park space that closed in April 2025. This strategy builds on the brand's history in the state, which began with its 2018 debut at Pike & Rose.
Timeline
Kusshi Sushi opened its initial location at Pike & Rose in 2018.
Le Fantome Food Hall ceased operations in April 2025.
The company signed a lease for a planned Germantown location in 2025.
Culture Shift
Kusshi Sushi's move into storefronts previously occupied by other eateries follows the industry trend of utilizing vacant second-generation kitchen spaces to reduce capital expenditure. This approach reflects a broader strategic shift toward maximizing operational efficiency in competitive real estate markets.
Residents in Bethesda and Riverdale Park can expect new dining options as the restaurant group completes its build-out process for these locations. While specific opening dates remain unannounced, the expansion increases the availability of the chain's established menu in these high-traffic neighborhoods.
The takeaway
As Kusshi Sushi moves into legacy restaurant spaces, customers should anticipate new aesthetic refreshes at these familiar neighborhood addresses. This growth indicates a continued demand for established dining concepts within the state's growing suburban commercial hubs.
Further reading
For more information on the regional food scene, visit the Maryland Dining Out section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The MoCo Show.
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