D.C.’s Shibuya Eatery Returns as a as a Fast-Casual in Maryland | Eater DC

"A surprise fast-casual comeback from chef Darren Norris, this 45-seat, counter-service Japanese spot in Chevy Chase focuses on customizable donburi, ramen, and salads, plus curry katsu and signature builds. Guests choose a base and toppings that translate across categories—pickled daikon, soft-boiled egg, roasted koji carrots, sesame broccoli rabe, miso cucumber salad, flavored oils, and garnishes—with simmered bamboo shoots and shabu-shabu shaved beef drawing influence from Adams Morgan’s Shabu Plus. Sushi is intentionally omitted due to tariff-driven costs and a refusal to compromise quality. The look swaps retro film posters for cute anime decor—dancing dumplings and bouncy noodles—framing a walk-up ordering line for made-to-order bowls. A time-intensive pork bone broth still simmers for 10 hours; proteins like slow-cooked pork belly chashu, miso-glazed tofu, and chicken karaage get lots of attention; house-fermented kimchi and sauces (chile-garlic, soy, Japanese curry) are made on-site; and everything is fresh and from scratch. Open daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. for dine-in and takeout, with delivery launching on major platforms in the coming weeks and ambitions to scale the concept." - Tierney Plumb