Sumo Japanese Grill has opened at Sakura Novi, the Asian-inspired mixed-use development, bringing freshly grilled hibachi meats, seafood, vegetables, and signature sauces.
Located at 42658 Grand River Ave., the 1,403-square-foot Sumo Japanese Grill adds another dining option to Sakura Novi’s lineup. The restaurant specializes in hibachi chicken, signature fried rice, noddles, and house-made sauces.
“We’re thrilled to be part of Sakura Novi and to open our doors to the Novi community,” says Gede Suta, owner of Sumo Japanese Grill. “Sakura Novi is creating an exciting destination where people can come together to experience great food, culture, shopping, and community, and we’re proud to be part of that. We look forward to welcoming Sakura Novi guests and introducing them to the flavors and experience of Sumo Japanese Grill.”
Scott Aikens, owner of Sakura Novi, says, “Bringing new restaurants and businesses like Sumo Japanese Grill to Sakura Novi is an important part of our vision for development. We want Sakura Novi to be a place where the community can discover new flavors, gather with family and friends, and experience the many facets of Asian culture. Sumo is a great addition to our growing dining offerings, and we’re excited to welcome them to Sakura Novi.”
Sumo Japanese Grill is open Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
For more information, visit sumojapanesegrill.net.
Located along Grand River Ave in Novi, Sakura Novi is designed to bring together dining, retail, and other experiences in one destination.
The addition of Sumo Japanese Grill further expands the development’s food offerings and gives another reason to stop in, dine and explore Sakura Novi. It’s a curated collection of restaurants, retailers, and residences on an 18-acre campus that features a Japanese-inspired garden. The area, which was designed to transport visitors to the bustling streets of Tokyo, Osaka, or Seoul without leaving Michigan was developed in partnership with Robert B. Aikens & Associates and Robertson Homes.
The Sakura Novi development includes:
- Residences at Sakura Novi: Luxury Townhome community that includes 176 three-story residences ranging from 1,331 to 1,765 square feet with 2-3 bedrooms, 1-2 car garages, and modern amenities.
- Sakura Gardens: A tranquil two-acre green space featuring a Japanese-inspired garden patio, landscaped pond, cherry blossom gardens, walking paths, a playground, and a public plaza for community events.
Food outlets expected to open soon at Sakura Novi include:
- Paris Baguette Bakery Café: French-inspired, Korean-crafted bakery café that offers freshly baked European-style breads and pastries, signature cakes and desserts for everyday and special occasion, hand-crafted coffee and espresso drinks, made-to-order sandwiches, salads, and light fare, and a bright café space designed for gathering.
- Chubby Cattle Wagyu Shabu House: Providing all-you-can-eat Wagyu Shabu from one of the fastest growing premier Wagyu restaurants in the country.
- The Dancing Pine: Anchor restaurant tenant serving Korean steakhouse food, Korean BBQ, and specialty sharable dishes called “banchan.”
- Cloud Boba: Bubble tea café serving contemporary and classic tea offerings, specialty coffee beverages, and unique signature drinks.
Retail offerings at Sakura Novi include:
- Book Off: Japan’s largest secondhand chain specializing in books, toys, manga, anime-related items, video games and consoles, vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, and collectibles.
- Klawsome!: Michigan’s first stand-alone claw machine arcade.
- Teso Life: Japanese-themed department store and anchor tenant that specializes in snacks, cosmetics, homeware, kitchenware, stationery, toys, collectibles, and more.
- Klarnz Skincare: Specialty skincare destination featuring curated Korean and Asian beauty products, innovate treatments, and expert guidance focused on achieving healthy, glowing skin.
For more information, visit SakuraNovi.com.
