Tokyo-founded ramen chain to open first Bay Area location in San Jose
The grand opening will be on Saturday, June 21. Tsujita will be located around the corner from Mitsuwa Marketplace.
The restaurant will have 'warm wood, minimalist vibes, and Tokyo-style ramen energy,' Tsujita said on social media.
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Tsujita takes over the space that was previously occupied by Kahoo Ramen.
'We're thrilled to announce the grand opening of Tsujita! Join us for authentic Japanese ramen crafted with care and tradition. Our signature tsukemen and rich tonkotsu broth will finally arrive to the Bay Area,' Tsujita wrote on Instagram.
Tsujita opened its first restaurant in Tokyo in 2003. It has grown in popularity by amassing more than 10,000 followers on its Instagram page.
The ramen chain then made its United States debut in 2011 by opening in Los Angeles. There are currently six Tsujita restaurants in the U.S. — four in Southern California, one in Houston and one in New Jersey.
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