Sushi and Steakhouse to Open Soon on The Avenue in Endicott

The old Nirchi's on the Avenue building in Endicott is being transformed into a new Japanese restaurant.

Arashiyama Japanese Sushi & Steakhouse at 215 Washington Avenue is expected to start operating in a few weeks.

The Nirchi's restaurant had been in business at the site for nearly two decades. It closed in January 2019. The spot was home to Celebrations on the Avenue for a short time after that.

The property at the south end of Washington Avenue near Union-Endicott High School was sold to Helin LLC of Oswego for $504,000 last December.

The village of Endicott issued a construction permit to a developer with a Vestal address in April. He has not been available to comment on the new restaurant.

Last May, workers were busy inside the front of the building constructing hibachi tables that will use a downdraft ventilation system. That system will permit venting through the floor of the restaurant instead of toward the ceiling as happens with a traditional hood-type ventilation unit.

Signs recently posted on the building proclaim that Arashiyama is "Coming SOON! ... in October."

The operating hours posted at the entrance are Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 10 p.m. The dining room will be closed from 3 to 4 p.m.

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