New Sushi@Allston

"Sushi Factory (140 Brighton Ave, Boston, MA 02134), an all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant in Allston, has closed for renovations. A note from the Boston Inspectional Services Department taped to the restaurant’s window indicates that the renovations to the restaurant’s dining room walls and floors are being made to “meet [the] new menu.” The restaurant’s interior has been gutted, further confirming an ongoing renovation. The note also indicates that the restaurant’s ownership remains the same. Sushi Factory owner Ying Huang also owns Mala Restaurant and Hi B3ar Ice Cream Roll, which are both located across the street. According to a sign posted to its front door, Hi B3ar Ice Cream Roll is also closed for renovations. Sushi Factory opened in November 2017 in the space once occupied by Redneck’s and briefly by Kirin Teppanyaki & Wok. Its menu offered sushi, sashimi, maki rolls, a collection of special rolls, cakes, and tiramisu. Eater has reached out to Huang for comment, and will update this post as more information becomes available." - Terrence Doyle

"New Sushi, Inc. has taken over the former Mixx Frozen Yogurt shop at 66 Brighton Ave. and could open soon within the new space. New Sushi first opened nearly a year ago at 106 Cambridge St., near Government Center. The concept is the work of local restaurateur Henderson Li, who is also behind Nijiya, an all-you-can-eat sushi spot in Medford, and Hoshi-ya in Brighton, as previously reported. The restaurant embraced what were, at the time, two rapidly expanding trends in Boston: The menu features variations on both poke bowls and sushi burritos, giving diners the chance to choose from proteins such as tuna, shrimp tempura, and grilled chicken as fillings for either entree, with further customizations available in terms of toppings and sauces. New Sushi’s Facebook page offers a preview of the new Allston space, which is already filled with tables and a menu board. Update, 2/8/18, 11:45 a.m.: New Sushi, Inc. opens tomorrow, February 9, at 5 p.m." - Dana Hatic