Kawa Sushi Opening New Grand Rapids Restaurant

Grand Rapids foodie scene continues to grow!

A West Michigan Japanese restaurant serving up innovative sushi, ramen, rice dishes, and more is expanding with its third location.

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Last May we told you that Rockford's Kawa Sushi opened up a new fast-casual restaurant, Kawa Express in Wyoming.

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Kava Sushi Rockford via Facebook

Kawa Sushi Coming to Bridge Street in Grand Rapids

Now, a third Kawa restaurant is joining the culinary scene on Bridge Street in Grand Rapids. The new eatery is located at 315 Bridge St. NW, Suite A, the former home of Maru Sushi, which closed last summer. So if you've been craving Japanese food in the Bridge Street area - this is great news!

The owners describe it as "casual yet sophisticated". At Kawa Sushi Grand Rapids, each dish is prepared from scratch daily, using fresh, top-of-the-line ingredients.

Discover expertly crafted sushi rolls like:

Angry Wives Roll - Tempura shrimp, jalapeno, avocado, tuna, eel sauce, spicy mayo, sweet mayo, ponzu, potato strings
Burning Spider Roll - Spicy crab, avocado, cucumber, seared tuna, spicy may, fried onions, ponzu

In addition to sushi, nigiri, and sashimi you'll find appetizers like soy garlic gyoza, crab rangoons, edamame, mini egg rolls, calamari, and more. Soups include organic miso, udon soup, tonkotsu miso ramen, and birria ramen.

Enjoy entrees like chicken teriyaki, bulgogi, curry rice, fried rice, and bibimbap. Check out the full menu here!

When is Kawa Sushi Opening in Grand Rapids?

After placing a call to the restaurant, I found out Kawa Sushi GR on Bridge Street is currently open for takeout only. The grand opening for indoor dining is May 5. Follow the restaurant on Facebook and Instagram for updates!

What Restaurants Have Opened in West Michigan in 2025?

We can all get stuck in restaurant ruts. If you're looking for a new spot to grab a bite and a beverage, read on!

New West Michigan dining destinations include bakeries, authentic Mexican restaurants, Cajun eateries, new American cuisine, even a beloved Grand Rapids breakfast and lunch joint that's been resurrected.

As more restaurants open up, we'll continue to add to this list, so check back!

New West Michigan Restaurants 2024

More than 40 new restaurants, including authentic Mexican eateries, brunch joints, African-fusion restaurants, juice bars, delis, all-you-can eat Korean food, Italian spots and more opened in West Michigan last year.

How many have you been to?

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