Kusshi Sushi is moving closer to launching two new Montgomery County restaurants, with upcoming hearings scheduled before county regulators to secure essential liquor permits for the expansion.
The growing regional restaurant group will appear before Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services on Thursday, November 19, 2026. Both upcoming sites are seeking a new Class B Beer, Wine & Liquor License for on-premises consumption.
The regulatory appearances mark another operational milestone for the brand, though formal opening dates have not yet been announced.
In Bethesda, the business is establishing its second local footprint at 4611 Sangamore Road within Sumner Place, taking over the former Passion Fin space. This adds to the group’s existing presence in downtown Bethesda, though an opening timeframe has not yet been provided.
Further upcounty, Kusshi is preparing its first location in that region by taking over the former Zane Japanese Eatery space next to Beers and Cheers. The property previously housed Indian Bistro and EN Asian Bistro and Sushi.
Coming soon signage is already installed at the Germantown site, and municipal records show a $150,000 permit for interior updates was issued earlier this year.
Kusshi Sushi first debuted at Pike & Rose in North Bethesda in 2018. Since then, the brand has expanded its footprint across the region.
Current Montgomery County locations include Pike & Rose, Bethesda, Rockville Town Square, and Downtown Silver Spring. The restaurant group has also established a presence outside Maryland, including a location at Reston Town Center in Northern Virginia.
The liquor license hearings before Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services are scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2026.
