Brief
Venice Beach sushi spot Wabi on Rose shuts down after six years
The restaurant posted a social‑media notice on Tuesday, citing a heavy heart and gratitude to its community.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Wabi on Rose, a sushi restaurant that opened on Rose Avenue in April 2020, announced on Tuesday that it is permanently closing after six years at the location, according to a post on its social‑media account.
What happened
The notice on the door, later shared on Reddit, read, “It is with a heavy heart we have to announce our closure. To everyone who walked through our doors and brought us joy we thank you.” The restaurant’s phone line stopped answering calls shortly after the announcement.
What the reports add
The New York Post article notes that the venue was previously located on Abbott Kinney Boulevard for 19 years before a fire in December 2018 forced a move. The new Rose Avenue spot operated with takeout and delivery options during the pandemic and was known for its pink takeout boxes, crispy tuna rice, and tiger rolls.
What was said
The restaurant’s own statement said, “After many wonderful years of serving the community, we are permanently closing our doors,” and added, “Heartbroken to say goodbye but grateful you were part of our Venice love story.”
How it came about
After the 2018 fire, owner Rain Pantana reopened the concept in 2020, focusing on contemporary Japanese cuisine. The closure comes amid a broader trend of restaurant shutdowns in Los Angeles, with other venues such as Cinque Terre West and VooDoo Doughnut also recently closing.
Key facts
- Wabi on Rose announced permanent closure on Tuesday via social media. (nypost.com)
- The restaurant operated at its Rose Avenue location for six years, opening in April 2020. (nypost.com)
- Wabi on Rose was previously on Abbott Kinney Boulevard for 19 years before a 2018 fire. (nypost.com)
- The venue was known for pink takeout boxes, crispy tuna rice, and tiger rolls. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “LA sushi restaurant known for fancy pink boxes closes after 6-year run”
