It's been a long time coming — since 2009 — but Alexandrians will finally see a restaurant open at 3000 Duke St. come Friday morning.
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Salmon Carpaccio at Umiya Alexandria
Japanese buffet restaurant Umiya Sushi will officially open their doors Friday, Aug. 8 at 11 a.m., after the long wait by Alexandria residents.
For three decades, the location was home to the very popular family restaurant Generous George's Pizza & Pasta Place, but after it closed in 2009, the location remained vacant. For quite some time, local foodies waited for Yates Pizza Palace to open in the spot.
The Yates family worked in the late 2010s to build a new, more modern restaurant with rooftop seating there, with plans to open Yates Pizza Palace. Those plans never came to fruition after Jeffrey Yates passed away from cancer in 2018.
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A sushi dish of Tuna Tartare at Umiya in Alexandria.
On Friday, the 13,000-square foot, three-story building will open its doors to the all-you-can-eat Japanese buffet that bills itself as an "authentic taste of Japan." The restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat buffet at differing price points, starting at $39.95.
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Diners can sit outside in the 13,000-square foot restaurant in Alexandria.
"Our intimate sushi bar specializes in Edomae-style traditions, where chefs transform daily deliveries of pristine fish into artful nigiri, delicate sashimi platters, and perfectly balanced traditional rolls," the restaurant notes.
The minimalist dining room features soft lantern lighting and a tranquil koi pond mural creating an elegant backdrop for omakase experiences or casual sushi lunches.
From feather-light tempura to buttery toro that melts on the tongue, Umiya celebrates Japanese culinary craftsmanship with every bite.
Looking for a job? The restaurant may still be hiring for the following positions:
•Sushi Chefs & Sushi Helpers
•Kitchen Helpers & Dishwashers
•Servers, Bussers, Runners
•Cashiers & Bartenders
