Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into a culinary adventure because the Eastside is about to welcome a game-changer in the sushi scene! But here’s where it gets exciting: Te-Hand Roll Bar, a new omakase-style sushi bar, is set to open its doors in Redmond Town Center by September, promising a dining experience that’s as unique as it is delicious. And this is the part most people miss—it’s not just about sushi; it’s about the art of omakase, a Japanese tradition where the chef takes the reins, crafting each course with seasonal ingredients that tell a story.
Owned by the same team behind Bellevue’s beloved Kuro Sushi, Te-Hand Roll Bar will occupy a 1,487-square-foot space previously home to Asher Goods. According to the Puget Sound Business Journal, this move marks the owners’ second restaurant venture, inspired by the success of Hello Nori, a hand-rolled sushi sensation in Vancouver with five locations across Canada. But here’s the controversial part: Can Te-Hand Roll Bar live up to the hype and carve out its own niche in a town already brimming with sushi options? Only time will tell.
Redmond Town Center is no stranger to culinary diversity, boasting 25 restaurants and beverage spots, from Thai Ginger to Kizuki Ramen. And the foodie frenzy doesn’t stop there—Supreme Dumplings and ComeBuyTea are also set to open this spring. Jacob Morgan of JSH Properties, who brokered the deal, has dubbed this bustling section of the center “food row,” a destination that’s quickly becoming a magnet for food lovers. But here’s a thought-provoking question: With so many dining options, what makes Te-Hand Roll Bar stand out? Is it the omakase experience, the hand-rolled precision, or something else entirely?
Morgan has been on the hunt for a sushi-focused tenant in Redmond for “quite some time,” believing the Eastside’s love for sushi is unmatched. And he’s not wrong—the area is already home to sushi hotspots like Momiji, Sushi In Joy, and Musashi’s. But here’s where it gets bold: With Te-Hand Roll Bar joining the lineup, is Redmond Town Center becoming the ultimate sushi hub on the Eastside? Or is there room for even more innovation in this already vibrant scene?
As Morgan continues to seek tenants for two remaining spaces, he’s eyeing food and beverage concepts to further solidify “food row” as a culinary destination. Meanwhile, sushi enthusiasts are counting down the days until Te-Hand Roll Bar opens its doors. So, here’s the big question for you: Are you ready to surrender your taste buds to the chef’s creativity at Te-Hand Roll Bar? Or do you think the Eastside sushi scene is already saturated? Let us know in the comments—we’re all ears!
