Arashiyama Sushi & Steakhouse Opens on Endicott’s Washington Ave.

A new fine-dining establishment has launched operations in Endicott where the Nirchi's on the Avenue restaurant had operated for years.

Arashiyama Japanese Sushi & Steakhouse at 215 Washington Avenue served its first dinners during a soft opening on Saturday and Sunday.

The restaurant's manager on Monday said things went well over the weekend and the place is ready to welcome the public.

Arashiyama is opening its doors as the massive Washington Avenue reconstruction project is concluding. The spot at the south end of The Avenue was popular for nearly two decades when it was Nirchi's. That restaurant closed in 2019. The building was used as an event venue for a short time after that.

The property was acquired last December by Helin LLC of Oswego for $504,000.

Arashiyama has a hibachi dining room and a sushi dining area, along with a bar. The restaurant's hibachi tables use a downdraft venting system that eliminates the need for overhead exhaust hoods.

The restaurant has a large menu of offerings that include a wide array of hibachi dinners and sushi specialties. The items will be available for takeout.

Arashiyama has opened with 17 employees. The restaurant plans to hire additional servers.

The restaurant's operating hours are Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; and Sunday from noon to 10 p.m. The dining room is closed from 3 to 4 p.m. except on Sundays and holidays.

Arashiyama Japanese Sushi & Steakhouse can be contacted at (607) 953-0050.

WNBF NEWS VIDEO: A behind-the-scenes look at Arashiyama on Washington Avenue.

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