Adachi Sushi & Japanese Cuisine
Sushi restaurant · Birmingham ·
Upscale Japanese-inspired restaurant in a historic mansion
Upscale Japanese-inspired restaurant in a historic mansion
"A Japanese-influenced restaurant and sushi bar in Birmingham has been linked to a staff COVID-19 outbreak after multiple current and former employees told an alt-weekly that at least six front-of-house workers tested positive and two others were symptomatic. Management confirmed six positive tests, said the restaurant closed for sanitizing after an employee informed them on August 10, and reported that owners paid for staff testing and conducted an internal investigation that concluded required CDC, state, and county guidance had been followed. Former employees allege the restaurant engaged in unsafe practices beyond mandated protocols — including instances when management allegedly downplayed safety concerns, a crowded rush indoors during a rainstorm when extra tables were brought in, and an owner moving between tables without a mask — and two ex-staffers say they faced retaliation after raising issues; those workers have filed complaints with MOSHA and the NLRB and are represented by counsel. The county health division conducted at least one surprise inspection and later said the restaurant has been cooperating and working to ensure employee and customer safety. Management disputes some former employees’ accounts, provided documentation about one worker’s departure, and says lessons were learned and new measures were implemented following incidents of crowding." - Brenna Houck
"Located inside the historic Ford-Peabody mansion, Adachi is serving a blend of Japanese and American cuisine. The restaurant helmed by Nobu alum chef Lloyd Roberts offers a rotating list of sushi including vegetarian options. Choose from maki rolls like the hamachi with serrano pepper and green onion or items like red snapper sashimi." - Eater Staff
"Inside the historic Ford-Peabody mansion in Birmingham, Adachi is a Japanese-American restaurant that opened last year and has been warmly embraced by the Birmingham and greater Detroit community; its general manager David Kraus and chef Lloyd Roberts are expected to remain on board, and the team is noted for providing fantastic food and warm, gracious service. James Beard Award–winning chef and restaurateur Michael Schlow has amicably severed his partnership with metro Detroit developers Clint Mansour and Kenny Koza, though he publicly thanked them for the opportunity to be part of opening such a special place and wished the team continued success." - Brenna Houck
"Less than two months old, I visited Adachi, a Japanese-influenced eatery in Birmingham that has been receiving attention for its new approach to Japanese flavors; coverage about the restaurant appears in local outlets such as Eater and the Detroit Free Press." - Brenna Houck
"A Michael Schlow restaurant in a historic mansion presenting an Asian-influenced menu and sushi bar with items like Kobe beef sliders and Hawaiian-style tuna poke in an upscale setting." - Brenna Houck
